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Humminbird 343c Fish Finder User Manual

1. 200 kHz Orange Fish Symbol Structure where fish may be hiding RTS Real Time Sonar Window Low Sonar Intensity Return 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 12 The views available on your 300 Series Fishing System are e Sonar View e Zoom View e 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher View Sonar View is the default view When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab 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 a ae 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
2. 1 In the Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off 3 Once you turn on Bottom Lock the Bottom Range X Press menu choice will be displayed 10 60 feet or 3 20 meters International Models Only Default 15 feet 30 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 36 Sonar Menu Tab Narrow Structure ID Wide 0 Off 5 Off Auto Water Type Fresh Sonar Menu Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode 31 a ae Beam Select Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen When set to 200 83 kHz the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return dimming it and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows The blended information is shown in the Sonar View Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View The RTS Window in the Sonar View and
3. and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively darker shades of gray 58 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 64 While somewhat counterintuitive this method makes the sonar images crisper and has the benefit of enhancing the apparent sensitivity because the weaker signals appear bolder Inverse grayscale works well in very clear water Debris laden water often appears as a lot of clutter on the screen Instant Image Update Instant Image Update is a Humminbird feature that updates all the sonar information on the display when Sensitivity and a variety of sonar settings Bottom View Range etc are modified This differs from the traditional functionality that only updates the new sonar information collected after the setting change Instant Image Update permits more accurate fine tuning of the display because the user can see the results on the complete sonar graph When combined with the Freeze Frame feature the user can adjust and understand the effects of many different sonar settings quickly and easily Maximum Depth Menu The Maximum Depth Menu is a Humminbird feature that optimizes performance based on the maximum operational depth set by the user Many Humminbird units can operate across a very broad depth range up to 2500 feet which causes the unit to look up to that full depth under some circumstances Due to the speed of sound in water this can result in
4. 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd a lis 9 18 PM Page 1 HUMMINBIRD 300 Series 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 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 performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or
5. drop offs humps and holes standing structure stumps timbers brush piles and a wide range of other potential objects sunken boats reefs Humminbird units excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar configurations developed for the angler 62 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 68 Structure ID Structure ID is a Humminbird feature that describes the traditional grayscale method of presenting sonar information See Grayscale Surface Clutter Surface Clutter is a phenomenon where sonar returns are reflected off of tiny objects near the surface of the water including algae and even air bubbles Typically saltwater environments have significantly greater surface clutter than freshwater due to continuous wind and wave action that causes aeration at the surface The Surface Clutter menu provides manual control to bias the default settings under extreme conditions Target Separation Target Separation is the measurement of minimum distance that a fishfinder needs to be able to recognize two very close objects as two distinct targets i e two fish hanging very close or a fish hanging very close to structure Humminbird fishfinders provide a very good 2 1 2 inches of target separation in shallower than 100 feet of depth Target separation decreases as depth increases due to the need for a longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth See Pulse Widt
6. and requires a speed input to activate the feature TripLog appears on the Big Digits View and can be reset to zero through the TripLog menu TrueArch TrueArch is a Humminbird feature that provides true fish arches as opposed to artificial arches or symbols Humminbird units are capable of producing fish arches due to the extremely sensitive DualBeam PLUS sonar receiver with its wide 60 sonar beam See Fish Arch Viewing Angle Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibility of the display when viewing from off the central axis such as when standing to the side of the fishfinder Wider viewing angles are better because the information remains visible even when viewing from the side 64 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 70 LD ae WhiteLine WhiteLine is a Humminbird feature that highlights the strongest sonar return on the display using a very light gray band This is preferred by some anglers who have grown accustomed to the feature on paper graph chart recorders WideSide WideSide is a Humminbird sonar configuration used in an optional Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center transducer WideSide uses three sonar beams pointing to the left right and down in any of the following ways Beams pointing to the left and right are effective for spotting fish and structure near the surface or on the bank The downlooking beam provides depth
7. 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 feet or 3 to 3 meters International Models Only Default 0 Temp Offset 0 0 Temp Offset 10 0 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 Tab 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 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 50 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 56 Speed Calibration 57 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
8. 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 990 feet or 0 to 327 meters International Models only Default 0 27 LD Wi ES Lower Range 63ft Lower Range Auto A 1000 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 M 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 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 NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Me
9. Status by powering your Fishing System off 23 24 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 30 16 Bft E Lower Range 48ft A Chart Speed Zoom Level Ei Bottom Lock 33ft Sonar X Press Menu a ae 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 NOTE Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when in Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View 25 ab ar RE Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish NOTE The Sensitivity setting is a global setting and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies as compared to specific sensitivity adjustments such as 83 kHz Sensitivity which allow you
10. 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 300 Series DualBeam PLUS Fish ID Humminbird One Touch Zoom QuadraBeam RTS Window Structure ID Total Screen Update TrueArch WhiteLine WideSide and X Press Menu are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2005 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved a ae ab ar Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 DualBeam PLUS SONAT c sisnccvaseszourvansousisseeressovartantsbedessavanntxoetleseiorusaeleeicaasseiostednenavmaveaadaarisheeans 4 What s On the Display 5 Views 7 sonar VI W aree i E EEA aseeesec nett cceectseetiss 8 Understanding Sonar HIStOTY geemreeereerere er merenerecerereesereerereererereeree tre orreerererrenrerne entero tr treet rrrerrees 9 Real Time Sonar RTS WindOW essssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssnssnssnsnssnstets 10 EAA N eee ence nee ee a nen eI Ree ene ee ES ere T ee 10 BONON PESEN O eee eteemree mee a mrnerrtNt ep ere nerstr nrciree hr ernere ry 11 SOTA ZOOM eset cesta e ve neesestasuse auseseas onaeseaasSiasesay ceases cristal acsssvetieeentasescers 1
11. information directly below the boat By Telephone X Press Menu The X Press Menu is a Humminbird feature that makes the most Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time commonly used menu selections available with one press of the MENU key Items that appear on the X Press Menu are related to the current view and present the most logical choices for that view 1 800 633 1468 Zoom Zoom is a feature that focuses in on a smaller area of the bottom to provide enhanced resolution With enhanced resolution the angler can more easily see fish By e mail hanging in structure or multiple fish hanging close together Split screen zoom y aes divides the display into the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the typically we respond to your e mail within three business days left Humminbird offers One Touch Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press eliminating the custserv johnsonoutdoors com ETa need to use menus to access the feature Zoom Bottom Lock Bottom Lock Zoom is a feature that focuses on a smaller area just above the bottom to provide enhanced resolution Unlike regular zoom it For direct shipping our address is continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom and is preferr
12. keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode 20 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 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 Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode See Setup Menu Tab User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode 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 21 Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu Start Up
13. 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 pe A ocni Restore Defaults Restore Defaults Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution To Restore Defaults 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup 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 41 Select Views Advanced 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 e Sonar View e Sonar Zoom View e Split Sonar View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher e Self Test e Accessory Test Circular Flasher View Visible Select Views The display status of these views 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 procedur
14. sound waves The 300 Series Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your 300 Series Fishing System 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 5 SONAR is an acronym for SOund and eal Time Sonar a o NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision ae p m sound pulses or pings which are emitted _ into the water in a teardrop shaped beam f The sound pulses echo back from objects in the water such as the bottom fish and other submerged objects The returned echoes are displayed on the LCD screen Each time a new echo is received the old echoes are moved across the LCD creating a scrolling effect When all the echoes are viewed side by side an easy to interpret graph of the bottom fish and structure appears 43 Older Pings Scroll Across Display Most Recent Sonar Ping The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application Very high frequencies 455 kHz are
15. 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 available in Sonar Sonar Zoom and 200 83 kHz Split Sonar Views ab ar 531447 1 A 343c_Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 16 lan ae Bottom Presentation mo Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile nine ene 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 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 Hard Bottom Soft Bottom A gt Rocky Bottom Wat The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either WhiteLine or Structure ID See Sonar Menu Tab Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view 11 12 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 18 Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution
16. the Circular Flasher View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window in the Sonar View will display the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 83 kHz the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window will display the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam To use 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 200 kHz beam the 83 kHz beam or the 200 83 kHz beams 200 83 kHz 200 kHz 83 kHz Default 200 kHz 32 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 38 a ae Fish ID Fish ID d 0n Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Three differen
17. the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Sonar View Upper Depth Depth Range Temperature RTS Window Triplog Cursor Sonar History Window See a Cursor Dialog Box oe seal A y Depth 43ft a oe Lower Depth Range NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 14 Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the 300 Series Fishing System 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
18. to adjust the level of sensitivity for one specific beam at a time Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at High 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 26 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 32 E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range o d 290 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher views The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and can only be accessed from the Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Upper
19. 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 The digital readouts in the Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View Upper Depth Range Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range Zoom View Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Zoomed View Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View 13 a ae 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide
20. 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 48 a ae ae a bs l uuh 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 Triplog Reset Restore Defaults Select Views Select Readouts Depth Offset Temp Offset Speed Calibration 0 Setup Menu 43 ab ar Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode whether it is an International model or whether a Temp Speed accessory is currently connected Ad 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 50 a ae Units Depth Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts Units Depth q Feet b 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 Met
21. 3 200 83 kiz Split Sonar VIEN eserse E E EE 14 of Bed cl E ener E E E E eee E E E rer 15 Circular Flasher VIEW cernerent Ra iia 15 Key Functions 16 POWER NGS cco i er E EE E E Ea 16 ME E EEI AEE E EE AAA VAE A ANET EEATT 16 Lt LOL E E E E E EEA A E O 17 AWAY Cursor CONTO lK EY sereia Se a E ia 17 E a E E E wUTtne ernie serreltorenescevere7 18 Powering Up the Unit 19 The Menu System 20 Start Up Options Menu 22 Nomo NS ST AUN Gece E eee 22 LE e EEEE AE EE NE AA EIE T ENEA A eae E EEE iene 23 SE E E E EN E Parner eer eres 24 Sonar X Press Menu 25 S E TE A A A eee A eee E ae 26 Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only 27 Ka ol dlc 15 reser E E E ton ert trenton E er eet rere 28 CHa DEU e ee 29 Zoomi Llevel Sonar Zoom viei Only sssini aia tans 29 BOOMO E ya E TEE ES 30 Bottom Range Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On srssssssssssssesesessesssssssieeneensessseeesee 30 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Sonar Menu Tab 31 Beam Select eae coz sacsseaiosenenuesteasvas casera vevcivaeesttnds onde secbusanva a prnded naa anceseoteeacstas aa steers 32 A NED AENA EE AE A A NA AD ete E A ae 33 OEE i E E E A E E AA E E E A 34 Real Time Sonar RTS WindoW u ccscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessesessessessesssstssssssssvssnssnseesenssesnsesen 34 EBL OUD VMN ENA E A AE E DEE EET AE ET 35 AES U MEAE A A ELIA OE I EEE E E leeeat
22. All monochrome fixed mount Humminbird products use FSTN technology DualBeam PLUS DualBeam PLUS is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses two sonar beams simultaneously and combines the information from both beams into one view by overlapping the data on screen or shows each beam individually side by side or permits each beam to be viewed individually full screen Feature Memory Feature Memory is a Humminbird feature that retains the user s menu settings in permanent memory Settings are retained even when the unit is powered off indefinitely 5 Fish Arch A Fish Arch is the apparent arch that appears on the display when any object moves through the sonar cone The arch results from a gradual decrease in distance to an object as it moves into the sonar cone The distance to an object changes due to the conical shape of the sonar beam which causes the distance to be greater at the edges of the beam than at the center of the beam When this distance change is graphed on the display an arch appears Fish ID Fish ID is a Humminbird feature that uses advanced sonar processing algorithms to determine if a detected object is likely to be a fish When the sonar signal from an object meets strict parameters the unit draws a Fish Symbol or icon and the digital depth of the target On DualBeam and DualBeam PLUS units fish detected in the narrow center beam are shown as shaded symbols and fish detected in the
23. Hz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity To change the Depth Lines setting will display fewer weak returns The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Lines on when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode the Sonar main menu NOTE 83 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 83 kHz 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines sonar returns in the 200 83kHz Split Sonar View The 83kHz sensitivity can be adjusted setting On or Off Off On Default On without affecting the sensitivity of the 200 kHz returns shown in the 200 kHz sonar window 35 36 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 42 a ae surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter 10 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 settin
24. International Models only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models 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 Language International 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 46 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 52 a ae 0 Confirm Triplog Reset ee ee Triplog Reset with Temp Speed 4No Yes gt Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup
25. Options Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted e Normal e Simulator e System Status amp Press Right Cursor Arrow to Select Start Up Options Menu 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 300 Series 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 Fishing System can be used on the water Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off 22 531447 1 A 343c_ Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 28 law ae Simulator System Status pecs eee ee maa ee ee ee ee ee SELF TEST Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 300 Series Fishing System before taking PASSED Use System Status to view system connections and your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the a to conduct a unit self test water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going 0 1 1000000000 The follow Bo anc through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus fun
26. Sensitivity a ae and structure on the display Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong on the Sonar main menu returns in red WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 83 kHz distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display See Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 Bottom Presentation for more information l To adjust the Bottom View Depth Lines Depth Lines 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar menu 4 On gt Advanced 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4Way Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three setting Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID 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 e User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Width a Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar Zoom View Depth Lines To change the Zoom Width Setting 1 Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Width setting Narrow Medium Wide Default Wide ee 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 10 Advanced 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 k
27. 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 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models only Default AUTO 38 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 44 D Water Type Water Type Alarms Menu Tab d Fresh P Advanced ath Alarm From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the default selection 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 r Mode PE User Mode NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected NOTE 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
28. 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 51 a ae 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 300 Series Doesn t Power Up If your 300 Series doesnt power up use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that e The power cable is properly connected to the 300 Series 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 300 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly starte
29. ack into an electrical signal that the receiver interprets Transducers are available for many specific mounting applications for the boat such as a transom mount trolling motor mount etc Humminbird offers many sophisticated transducers often with multiple piezo electric elements designed to form specifically shaped sonar beams providing the angler with superior tools for finding and catching fish See Transmitter and SONAR Transmitter The transmitter and receiver are matched parts of the sonar system that send transmit and listen to receive the sonar signals and work in conjunction with the transducer Humminbird transmitters have an extremely fast cycling design that can send signals up to 60 times per second as well as produce the varying levels of power output needed for different depths and conditions Additionally the transmitter has the capability to create very precise sonar pulses needed for a high degree of target separation Humminbird receivers are extremely sensitive but within a narrow bandwidth to discriminate against noise from external sources Additionally the receiver offers a wide dynamic range which provides the ability to receive very strong signals alternating with very weak signals without the strong signal overwhelming the weak signal See Transducer and Noise TripLog TripLog is a Humminbird feature that provides an on screen counter for Elapsed Time Average Speed and Total Distance traveled
30. ame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display 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 gt System Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the b DOWN or UP key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting 4 WAY Cursor Control Key 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 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 e Inall Sonar views but the Big Digits view pressing any 4 WAY Cursor Control key will activate Freeze Frame and will then allow you to position the cursor on the display 17 18 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c_Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 24 a ae Powering Up the Unit Turn on your 300 Series Fishing System by HUMMINBIRD pressing the POWER LIGHT key The Title screen is 343c 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 Press MENU for Startup Op
31. as areas with harder bottoms will generally create a second return The second return can be used as a guide to set Sensitivity when in shallower water Sensitivity Sensitivity is a user feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the sonar system to show more or less detail in the water Higher sensitivities are often preferred however when the water contains debris silt storm debris etc it can be difficult to pick out targets Conversely if sensitivity is set too low relevant targets may be missed 61 a ae SONAR SONAR is the acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar technology uses precision sound bursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attributes of objects in the water Distance can be determined because the speed of sound in water is constant and the time for the signal to return is measured Sound also travels very quickly underwater making sonar a responsive cost effective tool Sonar is the basic technology behind all recreational and commercial fishfinding and depthfinding devices Sonar Echo Enhancement Sonar Echo Enhancement is a Humminbird feature that describes the high degree of sonar sensitivity achieved through a combination of transmitter receiver and software algorithms The result of Sonar Echo Enhancement is to display virtually everything in the water that is of interest to the angler including bait fish game fish thermoclines weed beds subtle structure and more So
32. ay 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 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 53 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 o
33. beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam The digital readouts in the Split Sonar View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Split Sonar View 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Upper Depth Depth Range 83 kHz Sonar History Lower Window Depth Range 200 kHz Sonar History Window ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 20 a ae Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large easy to see format Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature speed and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system The Triplog shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized Big Digits View Timer shows the time elapsed since Triplog 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 Circular Flasher View Ci
34. connections are made when installing so that no separate wiring connections are required Additionally the mount offers 90 tilt and 360 swivel capability to adjust the viewing angle of the unit as you move about the boat Real Time Sonar Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird technology that delivers ultra fast sonar transmitter receiver operation and results in a more detailed instantaneous view of what is under the boat The Real Time Sonar window is a vertical band at the right side of the display that shows the instantaneous sonar return from the transducer at a particular instant The RTS Window menu option permits the user to adjust the window to show the full sonar signal return or just a narrower band that indicates intensity using grayscale Real Time Sonar relies on very fast Sonar Update Rate Ping Speed See Sonar Update Rate Receiver See Transmitter Second Return The Second Return is a term that describes the appearance of a second sonar return below the primary sonar return bottom contour at exactly twice the true depth The second return is caused by the same sonar energy bouncing off the bottom once rebounding to the water surface and then traveling back down to the bottom to be reflected again Second returns are more common in shallow water and over hard bottoms it is actually possible to see a third sonar return under some circumstances The second return provides useful information to help determine bottom hardness
35. ction and i ONO oe saa oh eee affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation VOLTAGES a ees ToTauTiMEme VC YOU press me re eM Pe 13 8 84hrs System Status PCB S N NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually eee e Self Test from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator ee Accessory Test automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power System Status Self Test Screen up Manually selecting Simulator from the Start Up Options menu allows you to pre configure your 300 Series Fishing System for on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test including unit serial A message will appear on the display periodically number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of to remind you that you are using the Simulator operation and the input voltage Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing System off a A SYSTEM STATUS ccessory Test lists the accessories connected to gt ACCESSORY TEST the 3y stem Speed CONNECTED Temperature cowecreo NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 300 Series Fishing System was powered up Exit SYSTEM STATUS by powering the unit off System Status Accessory Test Screen Exit System
36. d Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Fishing System 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 Fishing System check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishing System Reconnect if necessary and power up the Fishing System 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 52 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 58 a ae 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 m
37. depth readings Alarms Menu 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 39 40 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 46 a ae Depth Alarm Off Depth Alarm orr E o MM 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 sounds when the 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 f qi O d Large 4 gt Large Medium qi a lt a gt Al E aaa gt 41 R E or MED 35 J Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery vo
38. e 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 48 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 54 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar view only Select Readouts gt Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 5 fixed position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen or whether a particular window will be turned off displaying nothing in that area you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode 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 Readout 1 Temperature Readout 2 Off ajelee Speed will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Readout 3 Off Readout 4 Temperature Readout 5 Off Select Readouts Temperature Triplog will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Voltage 49 a ae mania 10 0 SR 9 10 0 Advanced Depth
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40. een 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 showa strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all gft 2gft NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed are available only if the device is connected Cursor Depth Cursor Dialog Box indicates cursor depth on the display and the depth of the bottom directly below the cursor to the 300 Series Fishing System 5 ab ar under and adjacent to your boat including the following items High Sonar Intensity Return Bait Ball Thermoclines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of many colors moving across the display at the same depth 83 kHz Blue Fish Symbol Fish the FishFinder displays fish as arches _ and or fish icons and can be set to alarm when a fish of a certain size is detected When a target is detected a Fish ID symbol appears _ on the display with the depth displayed above _ it The size of the symbol indicates the intensity of the sonar return The unit will clearly show schools of Bait Fish as clouds of different shapes and sizes depending on the number of fish and boat speed
41. ers for International models and Feet for Domestic models A pe 4 f P International only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius Units Distance Units Distance Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup 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 45 D re 4 mph P with Temp Speed Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Speed setting kph
42. g Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 3 meo 4l Medium P 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 add progressive filtering of the sonar returns In some deep water situations the High setting may actually hinder your unit s ability to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium Hight High2 High3 Default Low ie Auto E 1080 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your 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 Fishing System will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the Fishing System 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 Fishing System cannot locate the bottom
43. g the digital depth is important such as with higher boat speeds or when viewing the unit from a distance When speed input is available the Big Digits View also shows the TripLog See TripLog Bottom Black Bottom Black is a Humminbird feature that fills in the area of the display below the bottom contour Bottom Black is preferred by some anglers because of its high contrast and easy readability even though it can obscure bottom hardness information Bottom Contour Bottom Contour is the profile of the bottom graphed to the display as the depth changes Bottom Hardness Bottom Hardness is the density or composition of the bottom which can often be determined by interpreting the main sonar return Varying levels of hardness can be determined by interpreting the thickness of the sonar return Hard returns appear thin and black softer returns appear thicker and less black It is important to note that a sonar return from a sloping bottom can have the appearance of a softer bottom Cavitation Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propeller rotates and the boat moves through the water 56 dii ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 62 a ae Chart Speed Chart Speed is a user controllable feature that sets the speed at which sonar information moves across the display A faster setting displays sonar information from more pings and shows more detail but the informatio
44. h Thermoclines Thermoclines are water layer s of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels Time Variable Gain Time Variable Gain is a processing step applied to the sonar return to normalize the data so that objects of equal size i e fish appear to be the same size even if they are separated by a good distance Time Variable Gain is a fundamental attribute of good sonar Total Screen Update A Humminbird feature that refreshes and updates all the sonar information on the display when a range change occurs Without Total Screen Update only the most recent sonar information would be drawn to the new range and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen at the old range 63 a ae Transducer The transducer mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water It converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy forming the sonar beam Internally the transducer consists of one or more piezo electric disks that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave This element also works in reverse converting the returned sound energy b
45. ically indicates the quality of resolution In fishtinders the total resolution vertical multiplied by horizontal is often less important than the Vertical Pixel resolution See Pixels Vertical Pixels Vertical Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a single column on an LCD display More vertical pixels provide finer resolution of targets detected by sonar Essentially a vertical distance the depth when divided by a larger number breaks that distance into smaller samples each representing a smaller area and thus providing more detail In fishfinders vertical pixels are more critical than horizontal pixels because the horizontal axis of the display represents time or history Sonar information on the horizontal axis can vary greatly depending on boat speed and the Chart Speed setting A greater number of horizontal pixels show more sonar history that the boat has passed through On many models Humminbird provides the most vertical pixels to provide a better display resolution See Chart Speed and Pixels Power Output Power output is the amount of sound energy emitted into the water by the sonar transmitter Power output is measured using either RMS Root Mean Square or P T P Peak to Peak measurement systems Either method is acceptable but it is important when comparing power outputs to make sure that the same measurement system is being used for both outputs because P T P numbers are 8 times higher
46. k sonar returns This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish Fish ID Sensitivity 5 1 J18 To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default 5 Real Time Sonar RTS Window RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or RTS Window q Narrow P 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 ath RTS Window Wide Bo A RTS Window Off Seah A RTS Window Narrow mi To change the RTS Window setting 1 Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide Narrow Off Default Wide 34 ab ar a 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 40 Bottom View To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity Structure ID Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight 83 kHz
47. less responsiveness because the unit has to wait for a longer period of time to receive the sonar signal When the Maximum Depth menu is set to a lower value the unit only looks up to the setting which increases the responsiveness of the unit This is an important feature for anyone operating in shallower depths Noise Noise is unintentional external sound waves that interfere with the optimal operation of sonar Noise appears as random dots on the display and is caused by a variety of sources Electrical noise from trolling motors bilge pumps VHF radios typically manifests as a consistent dot pattern Electrical noise can be isolated by selectively turning on and off other electrical devices to determine the source Often re routing the power cable or connecting to an alternative power supply second battery can help overcome electrical noise Hydrodynamic noise from propeller and or hull cavitation has a more random appearance and is generally related to boat speed so that faster operation results in more noise Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation Many Humminbird products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate 59 a ae Pixels Pixels are the picture elements or small square blocks that make up the image on the LCD Measured as a vertical by horizontal number i e 640V x 320H this key specification typ
48. ltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the 300 Series 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 a Orr S8 emp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the 300 series reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius International Models only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound To change the Temp Alarm setting 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting Off 33 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius Default Off 42 ab ar 531447
49. ly 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 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 22 a ae MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm the Start Up Options menu e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view 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 Ifa 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 Fr
50. n moves quickly across the display a slower setting permits viewing of more sonar history but does not display as much detail The best setting is often the user s personal choice Cone Angle The cone angle is the angular measurement of the sonar beam at a specific dB down point i e 10 dB See dB Down Point Customizable Digital Readouts Customizable Digital Readouts is a Humminbird feature that permits the user to select the specific digital information that appears in the main Sonar view i e Speed Temperature Barometric Pressure TripLog etc Dead Zone The dead zone is the area of the sonar beam that is received after the main bottom return Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam Precision sonar beams such as the Humminbird 20 beam have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams Decibel A Decibel is the measurement for sound pressure level or intensity of the sonar return See dB Down Point dB Down Point The dB Down Point is the standard decibel level at which the sonar cone angle is measured and is written as 10 dB or 3 dB Measurements at smaller down points bigger negative numbers indicate that the less intensive sonar signals are being used for the measurement Display FSTN FSTN is an acronym for Film Super Twist Nematic FSTN is a monochrome display technology characterized by black high contrast pixels
51. nar Update Rate Sonar Update Rate is the number of times per second that the transmitter receiver sends and receives sonar signals A very fast sonar update rate collects more information and provides a more detailed image of the bottom fish and structure Many Humminbird units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency operation Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet In very shallow water less than 10 feet however update rates as much as 60 times per second can be achieved Speed Speed is the rate at which the boat moves through the water Boat speed can be measured as Speed Over Ground or Speed Through Water Speed Over Ground is provided by GPS and is the measurement of the boats progress across a given distance Speed Through Water is provided by a speed paddlewheel and is the measurement of the flow past the boat which may vary depending on current speed and direction Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using downriggers as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation as accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement Humminbird products allow for input and display of both sources Structure Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present a discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish This includes bottom contour features
52. nu 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 28 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 34 Chart Speed Chart Speed 6 E utes chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 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 5 Zoom Level Zoom Level al 2x p Sonar Zoom View only Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View and is only available on the X Press Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together T
53. o 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 29 a ae Bottom Lock Sonar Zoom View only Bottom Lock Off gt p Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom To turn on Bottom Lock 1 In the Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off Bottom Range 15ft Bottom Range 100 EE 60 Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column measured up from the bottom is shown in the Sonar Zoom View Choose a small value to see low lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return Choose a larger value to see large structure in deeper water It is possible to set the Bottom Range to be greater than the depth In this case you may see surface clutter in a wavy band that mirrors changes in the depth oD To adjust the Bottom Range
54. particular segment of time when objects were detected not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display a ae Real Time Sonar RTS Window A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only The RTS Window 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 colors Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a weak return The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on The 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 the display depth scale indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale Freeze Frame Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen 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
55. r interference Possible Source of Noise Other electronic devices The boat s engine Cavitation from the boat s propeller ab ar 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 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 54 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 60 Specifications Depth Capability cc eesssssssssssssssseesssscsssseeceseesessesssssseesesee 1000 ft 330 m Power Output ssssssssutsssssenee 300 Watts RMS 2400 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS Area Of Coverage oonnn ssceccsssssssssssssssssscsssccesssssssnenesssseesesees 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation sssssssssssssssss
56. rcular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RTS data in the traditional flasher format Depth and temperature are always displayed The digital readouts in the Flasher View cannot be customized Key Functions Your 300 Series 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 300 Series Fishing System _ onandoff 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 To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color press the LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu 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 This 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 Repeated
57. rs an area 20 feet wide The 20 center beam is focused on the bottom to show you structure weeds and cover The 60 wide beam is hunting for fish in the wide coverage area DualBeam PLUS sonar returns can be blended together viewed separately or compared side by side DualBeam PLUS 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 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 10 a ae What s On the Display The 300 Series Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Cursor available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor _ X Temperature water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory Distance Distance traveled with Temp Speed Accessory Average Speed Average speed reading with Temp Speed Accessory oD f Speed if a Temp Speed accessory is attached the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces betw
58. sesnceera acento 35 83 KHz SONS IVEY Advanced nnn AR 35 Depth Lines AWVanced seien erei tons 36 Surface Clutter Advanced essri naai AAA Bi Noise Filter Advanced ccsssesssssccsssssssecssssessssccsssssssesssssesssssesssssssseesssssssrsessuesseseesssesssereesuesssseesssseseet 38 Max ISD ATVANCEU sacesesarpecensontosereeenseste capecneseiaysseasiussoeeysansonjsiet afearsshatetsoa ETG 38 Water Type Advanced prnannsmnsnna n E RS 39 Alarms Menu Tab 40 3 210 992 1 11 e A ro oer 41 FEIO AIT ronianer a a R E 41 Low Battery ALITI sssini E 42 TA a E E E EAE A 42 K ONE E e ctoteenceceete eas aesbeceomenaceeacs 43 Setup Menu Tab a Uaes Den U e E NE ETT eprerrenTe ner 45 Units Temp ternational OVIY scsocacseceicersssssoseatsprieowsriieiedeiescotoanstiadieitannebeatiaiesincaupeamieteaieren 45 Units Distance with Fema SHC cccssssz iv ecasoosectvzeesveocneaieheaete ecynavcavbitavnivestosvialoctennoeioepspesiccadhe 45 Units Speed with TERI Speed siririna en R 46 User Mode e ssssessecsssesseecssoesoecusoessecesoessocenooesseensocaserenocaseeensorsseossoraseeesoorsoerssorsneeenotesoeesstesntesrorsseeesorssnees 46 language mternationai Oniy essissssceisrciiassaasirssiess n 46 Taplog Reset wrih Temp S peeaire a ence nena 41 Restore Defaults 555 vesecandassoaatasnsstasa es tapnadvadsiasvacelseacaade done arenas vs ainsi isiin siss oiis 47 Select Views Advanced cssssssscccsssessssscsssessssesssseesserssssesssssessseesessessvessssse
59. sssesssssecssesssnnecsusseseesssseseste 48 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar view only wssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssessceseeseeseesesessessessnsee 49 Denti OSET AUN csin ER 50 Temp OMS CE Advant rcasduneciee ie a E 50 Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed only ssssssssssssssssssssssssessstsstestteseesneeescnseeeneeeen 51 a ae Table of Contents Troubleshooting 300 Series DOGS LOWEN UD eienares R 300 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached cecscesseccsseccseesseecseccseeeeeee Display Problems Finding the Cause of Noise Specifications Glossary Contact Humminbird NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International only are only available on 52 52 52 53 54 55 56 66 products sold outside of the US 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 1 800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nearest you NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed require the purchase of a separate accessory You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 6 a ae How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on
60. ssssssssseeessssssssssssee 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement oun ssssssssscscssssssssececccecesssnsseseceeeceesnnesseeeeeesesensees 10 20 VDC POD MGR e EAEAN NE 320 V x 240 H Transducer cssssssssssssssscccccsssssssssssssssscssccssssscssnsssnsssssscessssssssssnsnsssssesseeees XHS 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssset 20 ft 6 m MUN ON otc E 0 383 Amps NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 55 a ae Glossary Sonar Terms Alarm Depth Depth Alarm is a user controllable audible alert that sounds when depth is less than or equal to the setting Alarm Temperature Temperature Alarm is a user controllable audible alert that sounds when the water surface temperature equals the setting Backlight Backlight is a user controllable illumination for the LCD for night and low light use Beam Sonar Beam A sonar beam is the cone shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater See Cone Angle Big Digits View Big Digits View is a Humminbird feature that displays the sonar graph and enlarged digital readouts for easy reading from a distance This is a great tool when monitorin
61. t fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size DualBeam PLUS sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Orange Fish Symbols and represent targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam as Blue Fish Symbols Kor ax Gi G or 200 kHz Narrow Beam 83 kHz Wide Beam Orange Fish Symbols Blue Fish Symbols Transducer Cone and Fish Arches When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam angle the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam and then increases as it moves out again creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display Boat speed chart speed and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch 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 Off On Default Off 33 Fish ID Sensitivity Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID detection algorithms Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from wea
62. than RMS numbers Greater power output allows the sonar signal to penetrate through weeds and thermoclines reach deeper depths and operate more effectively in noisy environments such as when the boat is running at high speed Pulse Width Pulse Length Pulse Width is the length of time that a sonar sound burst is transmitted into the water Shorter pulse widths provide better target separation but cannot travel to great depths Longer pulse widths provide better depth penetration but result in poorer target separation Humminbird varies pulse width based on depth to optimize both target separation and depth performance See Target Separation QuadraBeam QuadraBeam is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image QuadraBeam uses the DualBeam PLUS configuration for downlooking and also adds two additional beams to look to the left and right The sonar beams pointing to the left and right 60 ab ar 531447 1 A 343c _Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 66 provide the ability to spot fish and structure over a wide 90 area and to identify on which side of the boat they are located See DualBeam PLUS Quick Disconnect Mount The Quick Disconnect Mounting system is an exclusive Humminbird feature that permits the unit to be easily removed from the mounting base by pressing a release button and re installed by simply snapping it back into place All cable
63. tions 343c Title Screen 19 The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole menu system Press the MENU key once to display the X Press Menu When you select a menu item from the X Press Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to reactivate the X Press Menu z Sensitivity 10 E Lower Range Auto Chart Speed 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 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 Cav Aterns SS Off Fish ID Alarm a Off Alarm Tone Main Menu System Normal User Mode 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
64. used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited High frequencies 200 kHz are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth Low frequencies 83 kHz are typically used to achieve greater depth capability Sonar Frequency High Frequency Low Frequency Greater Resolution Low Resolution Less Depth Greater Depth Deeper ab ar oD oD 531447 1 A 343c Eng qxd 11 11 2005 9 18 PM Page 8 a ae The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is Peak To Peak Root Mean Square Commonly measured using two methods S Power Output Cycle e Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit cycle e Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances ability to overcome noise better high speed performance and enhanced depth capability 60 Degree Total Coverage 60 20 83kHz 200kHz dii ar Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth DualBeam PLUS Sonar Your 300 Series Fishing System uses a 200 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide 60 area of coverage DualBeam PLUS sonar has a narrowly focused 20 center beam surrounded by a second beam of 60 expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth In 20 feet of water the wider beam cove
65. wider beam are shown as hollow symbols Fish Symbol A Fish Symbol is the graphic that is displayed on the screen when Fish ID determines that a sonar return is likely to be a fish See Fish ID Freeze Frame Freeze Frame is a Humminbird feature that pauses the sonar scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied with greater detail See Instant Image Update Frequency Frequency is a measure of the number of sound wave cycles per second of a sound impulse transmitted underwater A typical frequency for fishfinders is 200 kHz which offers a good balance of performance under many conditions Lower frequencies such as 50 kHz are capable of penetrating to greater depths but with less resolution Higher frequencies such as 455 kHz offer greater resolution but are limited in depth performance Humminbird uses a variety of frequencies that are optimized for specific applications Grayscale Grayscale is the use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signal on the display and is a very intuitive method of presenting information Traditionally the strongest sonar signals are represented in black and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray Grayscale Inverse Inverse Grayscale is a Humminbird feature that reverses the correlation of sonar signal strength and the shade of gray typically used to represent it The strongest sonar signals are represented by white

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