Home

Hitachi C 10FR Saw User Manual

1. Fish Sensitivity Real Time Sonar RTS Window 83 kHz Sensitivity Advanced 455 kHz Balance Advanced with QuadraBeam Transducer WideSide Sensitivity Advanced With WideSide Transducer Depth Lines Advanced Surface Clutter Advanced Noise Filter Advanced Max Depth Advanced Water Type Advanced Transducer Select Table of Contents Navigation Menu Tab 53 Tracks Waypoints Routes View Orientation Chart Detail Level Map Borders Lat Lon Grid Spot Soundings Shaded Depth North Reference Grid Rotation Trackpoint Interval sssessse Track Min Distance Advanced Map Datum Advanced reese Set Simulation Position Advanced Set Map Offset Advanced Clear Map Offset Advanced Delete All Nav Data Advanced Alarms Menu Tab 61 DOG Prt la ALA Mitona iiae in a inad iiaiai 62 Fish ID Alarm 62 Low Battery Alarm 62 Temp Alarm 63 Off Course Alarm 63 Arrival Alarm Drift Alarm Alarm Tone Setup Menu Tab Units Depths inanon Staessen tls tap EOE Units Temp International Only Units Distance sisisihin Units Speed User Mode Language International Only Triplog Reset Restore Defaults Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View Only Depth Offset Advanced Temp Offset Advanced Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed Only Local Time Zone Advanced M87_Man_531352 1 A qx
2. Matrix Doesn t Power Up If your Matrix doesn t power up use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that the power cable is properly connected to the Matrix control head e the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground the fuse is operational the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Matrix to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Matrix 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 Matrix check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Matrix Reconnect if necessary and power up the Matrix again to see if this fixes the problem 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 damag
3. Navionics HotMaps 2004 Gold Charts Your unit also comes with a builtin World map with a more detailed map of North America Domestic models or a more detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand International models Your Matrix uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the boat automatically and uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select the best chart to display See Viewing Cartography for more information Multi Media Card MMC Your Matrix also has a multi media card MMC slot that is used to insert optional purchase cards containing additional detailed maps If you insert an MMC that contains a more detailed chart for a particular location your Matrix will retrieve that chart and display it automatically Use the illustration to locate the position of the MMC slot cover remove the MMC slot cover and then insert the MMC into the slot The label on the MMC should face away from you so that you re looking at the back of the card Press down on the card until it clicks into place then replace the slot cover making certain that the gasket is present and positioned correctly before re installing the cover then replace and tighten the screw snugly do NOT overtighten as this will not improve water resistance and may damage the cover Multi Media Card MMC Slot 2 M87 the water becomes too shallow ase available in
4. 9 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 menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 71 2 M87 Man _531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 78 Local Time Zone Local Time Zone A Est ares gt Advanced Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Local Time Zone 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Local Time Zone on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone Default EST UTC Eastern Standard Time Daylight Savings Time lt a gt Advanced Daylight Savings Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Savings Time Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone Selecting Off leave
5. Freeze Frame and can be _ sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor Temperature water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Sree Distance Distance traveled with ae Accessory or GPS Receiver Average Speed nae speed reading with upa Accessory or GPS Receiver Speed if a Temp Speed accessory or GPs nautical or statute miles traveled Second Sonar Retum when the sonar signal bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all Cursor Dialog Box indicates cursor depth on the Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 10 What s On the Sonar Display The Matrix can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to Depth water depth can be set to alarm when positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a ie Accessory or GPS Receiver Receiver is attached the Matrix can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of y 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 display and the depth of the bottom directly below the cursor In addition the Latitude and Longitude of the cursor position is shown the distance to travel to the cursor position and the bearing to the cursor position A waypoint can be marked at th
6. UniMap does not contain any Port Tide or Current information This information is only available from optional purchase MMC cards Nearest Port The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the port position The Cursor Information Boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position Nearest Tide Station Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today s date A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date You can change the date to look at tide information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the tide station position The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station from your present position 18 Nearest Current Station Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today Two graphs are
7. and structure on the display Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display See Bottom Presentation for more information 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 Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID 40 a Save Current Track gt Navigation X Press Menu Navigation Views Only The Navigation X Press Menu provides access to the settings BL most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in the Bird s Eye View the Chart or the Combo View to access the Navigation X Press Menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such Navigation X Press Menu as whether you are currently navigating 4 M87 Man _531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 48 Save Current Track Save Current Track gt save Current Track allows you to save the current track being displayed After the current track is saved a new current track is started To Save Current Track 1 Highlight Save Current Track on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current track 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To save the current tr
8. appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your Matrix off 33 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 40 System Status Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self test Exit System Status by powering your Matrix off The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status e Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic View 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 Self Test PASSED S N 416289980081 SOFTWARE VERSION 2 552 VOLTAGE TOTAL TIME 13 4 Oo PCB S N 66 416281652 Press YIEW for Next Screen System Status Self Test Screen SYSTEM STATUS Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the GPS CONNECTED SmartCast WSL ConnecteD Paddlewheel has moved since your Matrix was powered up Speed CONNECTED Temperature CONNECTED WeatherSense CONNECTED Accessory Test Screen 34 GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar A da
9. be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Matrix to identify sonar returns as fish To change the Fish Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default 5 RTS Window Real Time Sonar RTS Window 4 Narrow gt RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam See Real Time Sonar RTS Window for more information To change the RTS Window setting 1 Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide Narrow Off Default Wide B3kHz Sensitivity 0 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 o Advanced 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight 83 kHz Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the
10. current track To change the Trackpoint Interval setting 1 Highlight Trackpoint Interval on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Trackpoint Interval setting 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds or 60 seconds Default 15 seconds NOTE During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution Track Min Distance 16ft Track Min Distance o j Advanced Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added to the track NOTE Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track To change the Track Minimum Distance setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Track Min Distance on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Track Min Distance setting 1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters International Units Only Default 16 ft 5 m NOTE During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution 58 Map Datum Map Datum 4 iwessaxperauts gt Advanced Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Matrix to match those of a pa
11. deep you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 1490 feet or O to 497 meters International Models Only Default 0 E Lower Range Auto Lower Range Auto 1500 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 Iwill 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 L
12. display iil M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 16 Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure In Zoom View the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view As the depth changes the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view The Zoom Level or magnification is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions see Sonar X Press Menu Zoom Level Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner 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 lt Upper Depth Range Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range 82 Zoom View a rh ae 12 fol amp M Zoom Ex Preview Box Zoomed n gt View
13. kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits 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 and the Big Digits 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 beam 200 83 kHz 200 kHz 83 kHz Default 83 kHz 46 Fish ID Fish ID 4 On gt Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size 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
14. on the Navigation XPress Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To skip the next waypoint press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel skipping the next waypoint press the LEFT Cursor key 23 Cancel Navigation Cancel Navigation gt Only When Navigating Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously saved route To Cancel Navigation 1 Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To cancel navigation press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To avoid canceling navigation press the LEFT Cursor key Remove Target Remove Target gt Only if a Target is Active Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display This menu choice will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint To Remove a Target 1 Highlight Remove Target on the Navigation XPress Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target 43 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 50 F E Remove Grid Remove Grid gt Only if a Grid is Active Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display This menu choice will only appear when a gri
15. the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format 12 hour 24 hour Default 12 hour Date Format Advanced International Only Date Format A mn dd yy gt Date Format changes the date format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode International Models Only Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts To change the Date Format 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Date Format on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Date Format mm dd yy dd mmyy or yy mm dd Default mm dd yy 73 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 80 NMEA Output NMEA Output 4 T gt 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 DPT Depth MTW Water Temperature GLL Lat Lon Position GGA GPS Fix Data RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA Time and Date When navigating the following NMEA sentences are also output APB Autopilot Sentence B BWR Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To tur
16. the bottom The distance covered by the right and left 90 beams is based on the depth setting for the down looking beam up to a maximum of 160 feet 13 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 20 WideSide View WideSide View is only available if you have connected a WideSide transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select The WideSide transducer requires a separate purchase The WideSide View displays information from the 455 kHz SideView transducer Three views are available Left Right and Both The default view is Both Information from both the left and right beams are displayed simultaneously The depth of the water beneath the boat is always displayed A bottom contour may be present while bank fishing or fishing river channels When fishing in the open water a bottom contour will not be present and only sonar returns from either debris or fish will be displayed WideSide View Left Side View gt L K R lt e Right Side View Bank ne ie Water Surface Line _ Depth m Side Beam 29 Depth Range 33 14 Bird s Eye View Bird s Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart land contour from a point above and behind the boat the eye point As the boat turns the eye point moves to follow the boat When you press the 4 WAY Cursor key in the Bird s Eye View the position of the eye point will
17. to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm s gt Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Matrix 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 lt x Large a Low Battery Alarm 9 5V Low Battery Alarm SL S ow 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 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 Large Medium To change the Low Battery Alarm setting 1 Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm setting Off 9 0V 1
18. trip planning You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next As you travel a route staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart Your Matrix can store up to 10 routes that can each contain up to 20 waypoints Tracks consist of detailed position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up maximum of 2000 trackpoints displayed You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time Your Matrix can store up to 10 saved tracks each containing 2000 trackpoints The current track represents your actual path so far Save Edit or Delete a Waypoint Save your current position as a waypoint On any view press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint Save the cursor position as a waypoint On the Chart or Combo view use the Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint Then press the MARK key to save the marked position as a waypoint Save a position from the sonar history On the Sonar view use the Cursor key to point to a feature inthe sonar history also called the Sonar Saver feature Press the MARK key to create a waypoint at the location where that sonar reading w
19. whether the Chart and Combo Views should be drawn North Up or Course Up To change the View Orientation setting 1 Highlight View Orientation on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the View Orientation setting North Up Course Up Default North Up NOTE The View Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird s Eye View 55 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 62 Chart Detail Level Chart Detail Level A All gt Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you y y want displayed on the Navigation Views Basic shows land areas ports obstructions and restricted areas Navigation shows navaids landmarks ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information Underwater shows depth contours fishing areas underwater wrecks tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information All shows roads buildings railways and other notations in addition to the Basic Navigation and Underwater information To change the Chart Detail Level setting 1 Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Detail Level setting Basic Navigation Underwater All Default All NOTE Some chart details are only available on optionalpurchase MMC charts ee eee iden gt Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders A Map Borde
20. 3 5V Default Off 62 gt Alarm er Temp Alarm Orr E 8 Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Matrix 87c 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 32 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius International Models Only Default Off Off Course Alarm 300ft Off Course Alarm off 3008 _ Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound Off Course Limits Arrival Alarm Circle qf DIST 8 79sm N25 42817 t BRG _037 t w 080711573 147 N 5 To change the Off Course Alarm setting 1 Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Off Course Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Defa
21. 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 455kHz Balance 6 455 kHz Balance 10 19 Advanced with QuadraBeam Transducer 455 kHz Balance adjusts the sensitivity of the 455 kHz beam Increasing the sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the sensitivity will display fewer weak returns A QuadraBeam transducer must be attached to the Matrix The 455 kHz Balance menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The 455 kHz Balance requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam transducer You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1800 633 1468 To change the 455 kHz Balance setting 1 Make sure you have selected QuadraBeam Transducer and Advanced Mode and that the QuadraBeam transducer is connected then highlight 455 kHz Balance on the Sonar Main Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 455 kHz Balance 10 to 10 Default 0 WideSide Sensitivity 0 WideSide Sensitivity 10 Hie Advanced With WideSide Transducer WideSide Sensitivity adjusts the sensitivity of the WideSide beam Increasing the sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the sensitivity will display fewer weak returns A WideSide transducer must b
22. Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail typically we respond to your e mail within three business days custserv johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA VHUMMINBIRD 82
23. M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd e 3 28 PM Page 1 Matrix 87c Operations Manual Matrix 87c GPS fishing system 5313524 _A M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 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 modif
24. 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 50 Surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter 1G 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 10 Default 5 Noise Filter Noise Filter 4C 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 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 Advan
25. When you save a track a name is automatically assigned The track name consists of a date time stamp but can be re named later see Edit a Saved Track Clear the current track From the Navigation XPress Menu select Clear Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will be removed from the display and discarded 24 Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Display the Tracks Submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab Select Tracks and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu Edit a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key When the Edit Track dialog box appears use the Cursor keys to move between fields In the Track Name field the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or number All upper and lower case letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation characters You can exit the Track Name field with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes Delete a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked to confirm de
26. ack press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel saving the current track press the LEFT Cursor key Clear Current Track Clear Current Track gt clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track being displayed and start a new track at the present position To Clear Current Track 1 Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To clear the current track press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel clearing the current track press the LEFT Cursor key Save Current Route Save Current Route gt Only When Navigating Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route To Save Current Route 1 Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current route 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To save the current route press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel saving the current route press the LEFT Cursor key 42 Skip Next Waypoint Skip Next Waypoint Only When Navigating Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route To Skip Next Waypoint 1 Highlight Skip Next Waypoint
27. also presented that show the time direction and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today s date You can change the date to look at current information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the current station position The Cursor Information Boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position Introduction to Navigation Use the Matrix to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a saveable route representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints You can also view and save tracks which represent the actual path of the boat Waypoints Routes and Tracks Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points Your Matrix can store up to 750 waypoints Waypoints Routes and Tracks Depth Off Course Alarm Limits Route Track Waypoint XTE Cross Track Error Distance of Boat from Route BRG Bearing to Waypoint Speed of Boat peee o Bearing of Boat with DTG Distance Respect to to Go to North Waypoint Reference Water Surface Temperature 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 26 Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in
28. as taken The new waypoint will also record the depth at that location NOTE When you save a waypoint by any of these methods a numerical waypoint name is automatically assigned You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and select an icon to represent it see Waypoint submenu on the Navigation Main Menu Tab Display the Waypoints Submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab Select Waypoints and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints submenu Program a specific position as a waypoint To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position from the Waypoints submenu select the Create option and press the RIGHT Cursor key Use the Cursor keys to program a waypoint name latitude longitude and icon before selecting Save Edit a waypoint From the Waypoints submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of saved waypoints Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to changes values once you are in a field In the Waypoint Name Latitude and Longitude 20 fields use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number All upper and lower case letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation characters In the Waypoint Icon field u
29. at 1 800 633 1468 To adjust the Side Beam Range 1 Make sure you are in WideSide Transducer Mode and that a WideSide transducer is connected then highlight Side Beam Range on the Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Side Beam Range setting 6 240 feet or 2 80 meters international Models Only Default 33 feet 10 meters mi Chart Speed 6 Chart Speed CT vitra Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information in the Sonar Views and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed setting 1 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 4 39 2 M87 Man 531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 46 F E Bottom Yiew Bottom View KEA Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom
30. ated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale The Narrow RTS Window PAO indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors Red indicates a strong return 45 and blue indicates a weak return The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale Bottom Presentation As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance NOTE A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display Also harder bottoms will be typically displayed with red and softer bottoms will be typically displayed with blue The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either Structure ID or WhiteLine See Sonar X Press Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view ft Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong 13 ee returns in red WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the
31. ayed Select the route you wish to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key Re name the route or change delete or re order the waypoints used in the route Delete a saved route From the Routes submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select the route you wish to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked to confirm your choice by pressing the RIGHT Cursor key again before the route is deleted Travel a saved route From the Routes submenu select Travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key A list of saved routes will appear Select the route you wish to travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key to make this route the current route and begin navigation You may also travel the route in either forward or reverse order Route Info From the Routes submenu select Info and press the RIGHT Cursor key A list of saved routes will appear Select the route for which you want information and press the RIGHT Cursor key The list of waypoints in the route will be shown with the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first waypoint in the route Save or Clear a Current Track Save the current track From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will remain on the display but will change from black to gray To remove the track completely from the display see Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks NOTE
32. ced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium High Default Off 51 2 M87 Man 531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 58 Max Depth Auto Max Depth futol 1500 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your Matrix can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your Matrix will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the Matrix 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 Matrix cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Max Depth setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Max Depth on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting AUTO 10 to 1500 feet 3 to 500 meters International Models Only Default AUTO Water Type 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 Setu
33. ces 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 Language 4 English gt 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 68 Triplog Reset Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key ie 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 T
34. d 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 6 Table of Contents Daylight Savings Time Advanced essscsssessessesnseneeetisetneintintinsenttnstintuntinttnetnetnttntennenet 7 Position Format Advanced Time Format Advanced International Only Date Format Advanced International Only NMEA Output Advanced Sonar Views Menu Tab 75 Accessories Menu Tab 76 Troubleshooting Matrix Doesn t Power Up esssesssssessseessesneeisesentsietientsesesentsistientiseeiestinetiastietenestesteietseet Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached Display Problems Finding the Cause of Noise Matrix Accessories Specifications Contact Humminbird NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International Only are only available on products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of 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 PC Connect Cable Only or with Optional Purchase QuadraBeam WideSide Transducer or with Temp Speed Only require the purchase of separate accessories You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 How Sonar Works Sonar technol
35. d has already been applied to a waypoint Sonar Menu Tab 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 or what To Remove a Grid transducer is currently selected 1 Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid Sonar Window lt Mimediun gt Combo View Only Sonar Window sets the size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View Sonar Window can only be accessed from the Combo View To Set the Size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View 1 Highlight Sonar Window on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to adjust the size of the sonar window Wide Medium Narrow Default Medium Sonar Menu 44 45 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 52 en ee b e 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 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 will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200
36. e cursor position for later retrieval and use NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp speed or GPS Receiver are available if either device is from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view 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 are displayed as arches and or fish icons and can be set to alarm when a fish of a certain size is detected When a target is detected a Fish ID 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 200 kHz Orange Fish Symbol f Structure where fish may be hiding f RTS Real Time Sonar Window Low Sonar Intensity Return connected to the Matrix Fishing System If both devices are connected then only the information 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 12 Sonar Views The views available on your Matrix are Sonar views Navigatio
37. e Matrix off 35 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 36 Sonar X Press Menu 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 42 Sonar X Press Menu Sonar Views Only The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer is currently selected Side View Side View WideSide Transducer WideSide View Only Side View sets which transducer beam from the WideSide Transducer is shown in the WideSide View A WideSide transducer must be connected to the Matrix Fishing System The Side View menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and can only be accessed from the Sonar XPress menu when you are in WideSide view NOTE The WideSide View requires the purchase of the WideSide transducer 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 To adjust the Side View 1 Make sure you are in WideSide Transducer Mode and that a WideSide transducer is connected then highlight Side View on the Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Side View setting L Left Both R Right Default Bo
38. e attached to the Matrix Fishing System The WideSide Sensitivity menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The WideSide Sensitivity requires the purchase of the WideSide transducer You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1800 633 1468 To change the WideSide Sensitivity setting 1 Make sure you have selected WideSide Transducer and Advanced Mode and that the WideSide transducer is connected then highlight WideSide Sensitivity on the Sonar Main Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the WideSide Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 49 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 56 Depth Lines Depth Lines 4 On gt Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode oF 49 p Depth eS 72 Lines B ag 95 a a g 10 13 Qx 15 ar 15 16 a A 457 e 20 To change the Depth Lines setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User
39. e 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 79 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 86 Matrix Accessories Accessories customize the Matrix to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology When an accessory is connected to the Matrix additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System Accessories available today that are supported by your Matrix include WeatherSense Fishing Condition Monitor purchase and plug in the WeatherSense accessory to your Matrix to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time GPS Connection Cable purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to connect a handheld or other NMEA GPS compatible device that you may already own to your Matrix NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication Wireless Sonar Link WSL purchase the Wireless Sonar Link WSL accessory to receive remote sonar signals from a SmartCast Remote Sonar Sensor RSS Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and are transmitted over the Accessory Bus to the Matrix PC Connect Cable Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the Matrix to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www humminbird com This accessory r
40. ed or corroded 71 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 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 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 84 some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions Problem The control head loses power at high speeds When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens or the display contains gaps There are no fish detected even when you know they are in the water under the boat or sonar readings seem weak or faulty 78 Possible Cause If the power output of your boat s engine is unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage protection feature Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts The transducer position may need to be adjusted A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the interpretation of sonar data See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position Electrical noise from the boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not straight down or there is some kind of mechanical interference either because it is mou
41. ee more information NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in f b Normal or Advanced User Mode Main Menu System Normal User Mode User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Matrix 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 31 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 38 F 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 keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted Normal Press Right Cursor Simulator Arrow to Select System Status Transducer not co
42. enu 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 Visible Views Menu 75 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 82 Accessories 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 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 RISE or acessories No Menus Available Accessories Menu no accessories attached WeatherSense SmartCast WSL Accessories Menu with accessories attached NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link WSL 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 76 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
43. equires the MSWindows compatible HumminbirdPC software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix Be sure to check out our website www humminbird com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix NOTE Each accessory requires a separate purchase You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details 80 Specifications Depth Capability sececencueenenenennenemtnnenenienentitinnenennaneniannnenninneitt 1500 ft 500 m Power Output a ecscescscsenteseuteteieitntentntesenit 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency eccsvcscensetstteieieittititeennente 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target S paration iss ticnacsneststensetstsstissgnbeahnshacnndevvtbstieccss 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement eecsssccssscsscessecenseesesecestseesteeentstetattnesttnetusetinentucenneutt 10 20 VDC HED recess apnea cts EEA tea teak 240V x 320H Transducer Transducer Cable Length escscusensusmmeneneneneneanenenteneneanenaenninnninnttes 20 ft 6 m NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 81 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd ARL 3 28 PM Page 88 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
44. ews there are several cartography related functions that you can access using various keys Panning Use the 4 WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed When you do this a Bullseye Cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a yellow line even if the boat is off the screen At the same time the temperature and speed boxes in the lower left corner are replaced with the distance and bearing from the boat to the cursor position and the latitude longitude coordinates of the cursor Zooming Use the Plus key to Zoom In and the Minus key to Zoom Out showing the cartography at different n scales The scale is indicated on the left side of the an display If you zoom in beyond the available chart data DIST 289sm EZALE the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is amplified to reflect the scale Chart View with Cursor Present Selected If you zoom in so far that no cartography is available a lat long grid will be drawn instead Chart Info Use the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart If the cursor is active you will see information about the chart objects located near the cursor If the cursor is not active the Chart Info menu will appear You can select the nearest port the nearest tide station or the nearest current station to see information about any of these objects NOTE The builtin
45. for military use however civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities typically within 10 meters depending on conditions This means that 95 of the time the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual position Your GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS the Wide Area Augmentation System EGNOS the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service and MSAS the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System satellites if they are available in your area GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth Your present position is determined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites The GPS Receiver included with your Matrix allows you to combine easy to use FishingGPS chartplotter and navigation capabilities with advanced fishfinding The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Matrix when it is connected to the included GPS receiver e View current position e View current track breadcrumb trail View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver Save tracks waypoints and routes Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next Your Matrix supports Navionics Gold Chart marine cartography and Navionics HotMaps 2004 Gold for inland fishing NOTE Your Matrix does not support Navionics Classic Charts only Navionics Gold Charts and
46. gation Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings 53 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 60 gt Tracks allows you to view the Tracks submenu TE ftat gt To view the Tracks Submenu E Visibility 1 Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu Tracks Submenu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks submenu The Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices Edit allows you to select a previously saved track and edit its name Delete allows you to delete a track from a list of previously saved tracks Visibility allows you to display or hide each saved track l gt Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu Created To view the Waypoints Submenu Edt Waypoints 1 Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu farget 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Waypoints submenu Waypoints Submenu The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately The current boat position will be used as the default but you can set the coordinates to any valid position The Icon used to represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views can also be changed Edit allows you to choose from a list of previously saved waypoints then ed
47. h ax rs a Al Full Range View 19 o 20 Aa J A Zoom Level R q ta Lower Depth Range 2x 40 a Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View 10 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide 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 i Upper Depth Range 200 kHz Sonar History Window PE Depth Range 11 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 18 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 Matrix 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 ft bs a F ARAE i Depth gt i ad BT m Timer shows the time as ih elapsed since Triplog was last
48. ication 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 DualBeam PLUS Fish ID Humminbird HumminbirdPC Matrix QuadraBeam RTS Window SmartCast WhiteLine X Press Menu Structure ID WideSide and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2004 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 DualBeam PLUS Sonar QuadraBeam Sonar with optional purchase QuadraBeam Transducer Wideside Sonar with optional purchase WideSide Transducer How GPS and Cartography Work 2 Multi Media Card MMC sssscssssscssssessssecssssssssesssssssssssssnsssssssssnsssssnssanssisssssassssansssnaneeunesssnese 3 What s On the Sonar Display 4 Views 6 Sonar View Understanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS Window Bottom Presentation Sonar Zoom View 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View Side Beam View WideSide View Bird s Eye View Chart View Combo View View Orientation Viewing Cartography 18 Introduction to Navigation Waypoi
49. ion then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position Heading Navigation Position Off Speed Temperature Time Date Triplog Voltage Depth Offset O 0ft Depth Offset 10 0 i 10 0 Advanced Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boats keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode 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 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 Speed Calibration 20 EE
50. it the Name Position Latitude and Longitude and select the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that waypoint or add that waypoint to the end of the current route Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints 54 Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu To view the Routes Submenu 1 Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Routes submenu Routes Submenu The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices Create allows you to create a new empty route and add waypoints to it immediately Edit allows you to select a previously saved route and edit its name and the waypoints on it Delete allows you to delete a route from a list of previously saved routes Travel allows you to select a previously saved route to use as the current route this menu setting also begins navigation on this route Routes can be traveled in either the forward or reverse direction Info displays information about the route including the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next View Orientation 4 _Horth up gt View Orientation allows you to select
51. letion before the track is actually deleted Hide or display a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Visibility and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to hide or display and use the Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible Press the EXIT key to return to the Tracks submenu 25 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 32 Key Functions Your Matrix 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 on and off and also to adjust the backlight and background color of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the Matrix begins sonar operation Q To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color press 9 the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu M Background 4 White _ gt 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 Matrix should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key This will e
52. move Grid from the Navigation X Press Menu Waypoint Trolling Grid Map Scale NOTE Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid at one time If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint the original waypoint will lose its target or grid NOTE The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling grid is the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing respectively 23 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 30 Save Edit or Delete a Route Save the current route While you are navigating the current route can be saved From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Navigation will continue Display the Routes submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab Select Routes and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu Create a route From the Routes submenu select Create and press the RIGHT Cursor key A Route Edit screen will be displayed with an empty route You can name the route add waypoints to the route from the list of all waypoints and order the waypoints in the route using the Cursor keys Edit a saved route From the Routes submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key A Route Edit screen will be displ
53. ms for a continuous 90 of uninterrupted side to side coverage to 160 feet These Side Structure locating beams reveal fish and structure to the left and right of your boat near the bottom For structure directly below your boat Quadrabeam uses DualBeam PLUS technology M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 8 WideSide Sonar with Optional Purchase WideSide Transducer Your Matrix 87c Fishing System also supports WideSide sonar with the purchase of an additional WideSide transducer The WideSide transducer is a specialized side looking transducer that is extremely useful for bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open water The WideSide transducer uses three different sonar elements that transmit signals to the left right and straight down from your boat The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 area of coverage This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 area of coverage The side looking elements can be used independently or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat How GPS and Cartography Work Your Matrix uses GPS and sonar to determine your position display it on a grid and provide detailed underwater information The Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U S Department of Defense GPS was originally intended
54. n see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll Freeze Frame is only available in the Sonar View 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 14 Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix display The display does NOT show a literal 3 dimensional representation of what is under the water Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time As both the boat and the targets fish may be moving the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display 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 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 indic
55. n NMEA Output on or off 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off Off On Default Off a 4 Da gt Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the view rotation Off On Default On To turn Sonar on or off 1 Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off Off On Default On 74 Views Menu Tab E Binti venie From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Visible Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows you to isible set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view isible fo x J5 Ga Views Vi rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it Vi is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is WideSide View set to Visible The following views are available Visible Combo View e WideSide View Visible Sonar View Split Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Visible Split Sonar View Big Digits View e Big Digits View Visible Self Test e Accessory Test Hidden GPS Diagnostic View Accessory Test Hidden GPS Diagnostic View To Change the View Status of Any View 1 Highlight the View main m
56. n views Sonar View e Bird s Eye View Zoom View e Chart View 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View e Combo View Big Digits View Side Beam View e WideSide View NOTE Side Beam View and WideSide View requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam transducer for the Side Beam View and the WideSide transducer for the WideSide View You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1800 633 1468 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 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 appear
57. nal 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 selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts Units Distance 4 Feet Statute Miles gt 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 67 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 74 Units Speed Units Speed lt P gt units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Speed setting kph International Models Only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models User Mode User Mode lt aane gt 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 choi
58. nd the functionality of your Matrix Accessories plug directly into the Matrix enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link Additional 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 Accessories in this manual as well as your accessory s Operations Manual for additional details NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense 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 Matrix 87 fishing system amp Dual Beam Plus Press MENU for Startup Options Matrix 87c Title Screen Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Matrix by pressing the POWER key The Title screen is displayed until the Matrix begins operation Your Matrix will begin Normal or Simulator operation depending on the presence or absence of a transducer 29 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 36 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 acce
59. ne 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 65 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd E setup ae Statute Miles mph Advanced English 6 6ft 6 8 6 EST lt UTC 5 gt Off dd mm mmm Time Format 12 Hour Date Format mm dd yy NMEA Output Off Setup Menu 66 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 72 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 and what accessories are attached to the unit Units Depth Units Depth lt gt Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth setting Meters International Models Only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models Units Temp International Only Units Temp CO F Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts Internatio
60. nge the Shaded Depth setting Off 1 to 60 Feet or 1 to 20 Meters International Units Only Default 16 ft 5 m North Reference North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one of two orientations True North or Magnetic North North Reference Tre To change the North Reference setting 1 Highlight North Reference on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the North Reference setting True Magnetic Default True 57 2 M87 Man _531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 64 Grid Rotation 0 Grid Rotation of 88 Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid in degrees where a setting of 0 displays a standard North South East West alignment See Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid To change the Grid Rotation setting 1 Highlight Grid Rotation on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Grid Rotation setting 0 to 89 Default 0 Trackpoint Interval Trackpoint Interval 4 _ 5 seconds Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between trackpoints The current track can only contain up to 2000 trackpoints so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in time but will be less detailed NOTE Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the
61. ngitude Position of Cursor Distance to N i B the Cursor Fie and Bearing j Respect to toCursor North Bearing to Reference Cursor 16 Combo View Combo View is displayed asa split screen with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen The width of the sonar window can be changed Combo View ns danaya z0 Depth PATO window a Cartography Breadcrumb Trail Map Scale Boat Icon a Speed of A Boat NS Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Water Surface Reference Temperature i e View Orientation Both Chart and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view When North Up orientation is selected True North is shown at the top of the display In other words objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat When Course Up orientation is selected the direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display In other words objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat In both orientations the view pans automatically so that the boat is always centered on the display When the boat is stationary it is drawn as a circle When the boat is in motion it takes on a boat shape pointed in the direction of motion always Up in the Course Up orientation 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 24 Viewing Cartography nthe Chart or Combo Vi
62. nnected e PC Connect use with PC Connect Cable 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 Matrix 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 can be used on the water Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix off Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix 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 ivan Simulator NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from the StartUp Options menu as opposed to letting the Matrix 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 for on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use A message will
63. nsure 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 View Menu Tab INFO Key Press the INFO key while in Bird s Eye Chart or Combo View to display information about objects that are nearest to an active cursor 6 O If the cursor is not active the following menu will be displayed Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Nearest Port Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current Station then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested Nearest Tide Station g information Nearest Current Station NOTE The builtin UniMap does not contain Port Tide or Current information This information is only available from optional purchase MMC cards 26 MENU Key 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 X Press Menu Press the MENU key once for the X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system When the X Press Menu is displayed you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice As so
64. nted inside a hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight or because the transducer is dirty Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re positioning the transducer and make sure the transducer is clean Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmission Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information 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 2 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 th
65. nts Routes and Tracks Save Edit or Delete a Waypoint Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid 22 Save Edit or Delete a Route Save or Clear a Current Track Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Key Functions POWER LIGHT Key ZOOM Key EXIT Key 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Accessory Bus 29 Powering Up the Unit 29 The Menu System 30 Start Up Options Menu 32 Sonar X Press Menu Sonar Views Only Normal Operation Simulator System Status PC Connect with PC Connect Cable Only Side View WideSide Transducer WideSide View Only SO MSIEIVICY sinisisi Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar an lower Range scssssscotentsnstostnstentesesocscstsesssstsevtasetincebistvatscocpeabneesbaitactbonna Side Beam Range WideSide Transducer WideSide View Oniy Chart Speed Bottom View Navigation X Press Menu Navigation Views Only 4 Save Current Track Clear Current Track 0s Save Current Route Only When Navigating Skip Next Waypoint Only When Navigating Cancel Navigation Only When Navigating 43 Remove Target Only If a Target is Active Remove Grid Only If a Grid is Active Sonar Window Combo View Ony ocsscssseesesneieessssnstietinetistetistineteetnetnttetetietineintntie 44 Sonar Menu Tab 45 Beam Select 46 Fish ID
66. o reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 69 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 76 Select Readouts Readout 1 D i TERR Advanced Sonar View Only a 15 Readout 3 Readout 4 To 70 Off ff 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 Temperature Readout 5 0 Select Readouts 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 Heading Temperature Navigation Time Date e Position e Triplog Speed Voltage 45 13 5 v Customized Sonar View 2571 Wee Default Sonar View Select Readouts 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure 3 The Select Readouts submenu will appear showing a list of all Readouts Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout posit
67. ogy is based on sound waves The Matrix Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your Matrix 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 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal DualBeam PLUS Sonar Your Matrix 87c is shipped with a 200 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide 60 area of coverage 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 QuadraBeam Sonar with Optional Purchase QuadraBeam Transducer Your Matrix 87c also supports QuadraBeam sonar with the purchase of an additional QuadraBeam transducer QuadraBeam sonar provides an extremely wide 90 area of coverage QuadraBeam starts with two 45 455 kHz bea
68. on as you alter a parameter using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys the XPress 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 XPress 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 Navigation Setup Views and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the DOWN or UP key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting 4 WAY Cursor Control Key The 4 WAY Cursor Control Key has multiple functions depending on the situation Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the display in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed The cursor can be positioned on the Sonar View using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key Active Cursor In the Bird s Eye View the 4 WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the eyepoint In the Chart and Combo Views the 4 WAY Cursor Control key pans the charts Menu Selection Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting NOTE Men
69. ot another waypoint to skip to navigation will be cancelled Cancel navigation From the Navigation XPress Menu select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key but does not remove any saved routes from memory You will be prompted to save the current route when you cancel navigation 21 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 28 Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Add or Remove a Waypoint Target From the Waypoints submenu select Target and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint you want to target A target consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views the target shows various distance ranges from the targeted waypoint To remove the target choose Remove Target from the Navigation X Press Menu Chart View with Target Waypoint Target Map Scale gt 22 Add or Remove a Trolling Grid From the Waypoints submenu select Grid and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint to which you want to add the grid The trolling grid will appear on all of the navigation views and can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint The grid can be rotated to any desired heading using Grid Rotation from the Navigation Main menu To remove the trolling grid choose Re
70. ower Depth Range limit to 30 The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 1500 feet 3 to 500 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 38 FS Side Beam Range 33ft Side Beam Range 6240 WideSide Transducer WideSide View Only Side Beam Range sets the deepest range that will be displayed in the WideSide View The range must be set manually to keep the bottom visible on the display If the Side Beam Range is set too deep for current depth conditions the sonar information will become compressed on the display and valuable detail will be lost A WideSide transducer must be connected to the Matrix Fishing System Side Beam Range menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and can only be accessed from the WideSide view NOTE The Side Beam Range requires the purchase of the WideSide transducer You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center
71. p Offset is currently active To Clear Map Offset 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Clear Map Offset on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to clear the Map Offset Delete All Nav Data gt Advanced Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes This menu choice should be used with caution To Delete All Navigation Data 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Delete All Nav Data on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to delete all navigation data 60 Alarms ARE m Depth Alarm Fish ID Alarm E Off Off 300ft 156ft Alarm Tone Alarms Menu Alarms Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the default selection NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected 61 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 68 Depth Alarm off Depth Alarm of D 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
72. p 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 E Select Transducer Select AL Dual Beam gt Transducer Select allows you to select which transducer you want to use the Matrix comes with a DualBeam PLUS transducer and also supports the optional purchase QuadraBeam and WideSide transducers To change the selected Transducer 1 Highlight Transducer Select on the Sonar Main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the transducer selected DualBeam QuadraBeam WideSide Default DualBeam 52 kaj North Up All Hidden Hidde Hidden 15ft Tru n e i 15 seconds Track Min Distance 16ft Map Datum WGS 84 lt Default gt Set Simulation Position Set Map Offset Clear Map Offset Delete All Nav Data Navigation Menu 2 Navi
73. per map To change the Map Datum setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Map Datum on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Datum setting Default WGS 84 Set Simulation Position gt Advanced Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator To set the Simulation Position 1 Activate the cursor and move it to the new coordinates 2 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Set Simulation Position on the Navigation main menu 3 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the Simulation Position setting Set Map Offset Set Map Offset p Advanced Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the Matrix NOTE The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used To change the Map Offset setting 1 Activate the cursor and move it location where the Map Offset will be applied 2 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Set Map Offset on the Navigation main menu 3 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the Map Offset 59 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 66 Clear Map Offset gt Advanced Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset Clear Map Offset is only accessible if a Ma
74. r indicates an area which contains a different map Map Borders BD Map Borders iess TRAITS OF F Hoa HAVANA To change the Map Borders setting 1 Highlight Map Borders on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Borders setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden 56 Lat Lon Grid Lat Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines Lat Lon Grid 4 Hidden p To change the Lat Lon Grid setting 1 Highlight Lat Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat Lon Grid setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden Spot Soundings Spot Soundings AC Hidden Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot soundings which are depth measurements shown on the chart NOTE Spot Soundings are only available on optional purchase MMC charts To change the Spot Soundings setting 1 Highlight Spot Soundings on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Spot Soundings setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden Shaded Depth 15ft Shaded Depth of 62 shaded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading on the chart views To change the Shaded Depth setting 1 Highlight Shaded Depth on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to cha
75. reset Temperature i Distance is the distance traveled since the Triplog was last reset Voltage the battery voltage Average Speed shows peed the speed since the Triplog was last reset TIMER DISTANCE sm 9 02 0 67 YOLTAGE AYG SPEED Y mph 13 0 4 4 12 Side Beam View Side Beam View is only available if you have connected a QuadraBeam transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select The QuadraBeam transducer requires a separate purchase This view shows sonar information from both the left and right 90 455 kHz beams and the 200 kHz down looking beam in one view The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down looking sonar The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right and leftlooking sonar New information appears at the top and scrolls down the display Side Beam View Depth gt amp 200 kHz Sonar History Window Temperature gt Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows Left Side 455 kHz Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Sonar History Window Window The sonar information from the side looking beams reveals bottom contour structure and fish similar to the down looking beam but the area covered is to the left and right of the area shown in the down looking portion so you actually see more of
76. rk grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used NOTE The GPS Diagnostic View only appears if the GPS Receiver is connected This view also reports the current position local time and date and other numeric information The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix 2D Fix 3D Fix or Enhanced An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from WAAS EGNOS or MSAS A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation HDOP the Horizontal Dilution of Precision is a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error GPS Diagnostic View agenar GPS Diagnostic View Fix Type Satellite e Being Used Satellite Being Enhanced A Monitored Altitude 1083 t Speed Current Latitude and Longitude m 4 Heading NORTH 25 42 379 163 t WEST 080 13 076 pe eee Depth 2SN 11 33 35AM Pee on 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 th
77. s along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Sonar View i Upper Depth Depth Range lt _ RTS Temperature 3 Window Triplog gt gt cursor Sonar History Window ___ lower Depth Range Cursor AN Sa Dialog Box Cursor 8Ft Depth 23Ft pA g Distance 232Ft N 25 42 382 Bearing 123 W 880 12 823 40 NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In additio
78. s the time display as adjusted for your local time zone This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Daylight Savings Time setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Daylight Savings Time on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn Daylight Savings Time On or Off Off On Default Off Position Format Position Format 4 _dd mm mmm gt Advanced Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Position Format setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Position Format on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Position Format dd ddddd dd mm mmm or dd mm ss Default dd mm mmm 72 ere AC Hor p Advanced International Only Time Format changes the time format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode International Models Only Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts To change the Time Format 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Time Format on
79. se the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the icon used to represent the waypoint on the Combo and Chart Views You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes To make it easier to select a waypoint select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort order e Name shows the waypoints alphabetically Time shows the most recently created waypoint first Distance shows the closest waypoint first Delete a waypoint From the Waypoints submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint you want to delete then press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked to confirm deletion before the waypoint is actually deleted Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Navigate to the cursor position From the Chart or Combo view use the Cursor key to select a position or waypoint to which you want to navigate Press the GOTO key Navigation will begin immediately Navigate to a specified waypoint Press the GOTO key then choose the waypoint to which you would like to navigate from the waypoint list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select it NOTE By repeating the previous instructions you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi segment route Skipping a waypoint From the Navigation XPress Menu select Skip Next Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key If there is n
80. shift This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides or even behind the boat Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4 WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right or left while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward and pressing the DOWN arrow key moves the eye point backward Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat Bird s Eye View N 25 42 239 1 Latitude and W 080 12 711 nati Position of Boat Land Contours T Boat Icon Speed of mats Water Surface Temperature Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Reference 15 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 22 Chart View Chart View shows cartography from the builtin UniMap or an optional MMC map for the area surrounding your current position The current track also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail showing where the boat has been along with saved tracks waypoints and the current route when navigating are overlaid on the chart You can use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to shift pan the chart to another area You can use the ZOOM keys to zoom in and out You can use the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor Chart View with Active Cursor _ S Depth m Cartography Boat Icon Breadcrumb N Trail lt Active Cursor Map Scale Latitude and s Lo
81. ss 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 XPress Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the Up or Down Cursor keys to reactivate the XPress 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 Either the Sonar or Navigation X Press Menu will appear depending on the view you are in X Press Menu Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Navigation if the GPS Receiver is attached Setup 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 tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move Low Battery Alarm 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 s
82. th Praa eee L 20 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish 0 aa 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 37 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 44 ort Upper Range Ta 1490 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and can only be accessed from the Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet
83. u choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required MARK Key Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint either at the current boat location or if the Cursor is active at the current Cursor location 27 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 34 GOTO Key If the Cursor is active pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint If the Cursor is not active pressing the GOTO key displays the list of waypoints so that you can select the waypoint towards which you want to navigate ZOOM Key Q Press the or ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation 28 If an alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm If a menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view If a menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu system Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order If Freeze Frame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display If the Cursor is active pressing EXIT will remove the cursor from the display Accessory Bus Accessory Bus Use the Accessory Bus to expa
84. ult 300 ft 100 m 63 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 70 Arrival Alarm 150ft Arrival Alarm off 3008 _ Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle based on the menu setting when navigating Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound To change the Arrival Alarm setting 1 Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Default 150 ft 50 m Drift Alarm Off Drift Alarm off 3000 Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from the boat s anchored position based on the menu setting Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boat s anchored position if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter the Drift Alarm will sound To change the Drift Alarm setting 1 Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Drift Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Default Off 64 m AC Medium gt Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm To
85. wide beam as Blue Shaded Fish Symbols x oe i x a a 200 kHz Narrow Beam 83 kHz Wide Beam Blue Fish Symbols Orange Fish Symbols DualBeam PLUS Only When Fish ID is turned off the Matrix 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 ik A A A Transducer Cone and Fish Arches To turn Fish ID on or off 1 Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID setting On or Off Off On Default Off 47 2 M87_Man_531352 1 A qxd 12 9 2004 3 28 PM Page 54 Fish Sensitivity 5 Fish Sensitivity 1 10 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

Hitachi C 10FR Saw User Manual

Contents

Download Pdf Manuals

Related Search

Related Contents