Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar View and a cursor will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll. Freeze Frame is only available in the Sonar View.
Understanding Sonar History
It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix Fishing System display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. As both the boat and the targets (fish) may be moving, the returns are only showing a 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 Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of grayscale. The grayscale used matches the bottom view grayscale setting used in the sonar history window (i.e. Inverse, StructureID, WhiteLine, Bottom Black). The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale. The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph. The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong. The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale. The Wide RTS Window does not make use of grayscale.

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.
Bottom Contour Profile with RTS Window. Temp/Speed Accessory is optional.
Hard Bottom 200 kHz Sonar History Window Temperature Soft Bottom Rocky Bottom
Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window
Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window
The sonar returns from the bottom, structure and fish can be represented as either Inverse (default), WhiteLine, Structure ID, or Bottom Black. See Sonar X-PressTM Menu: Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view.
Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows
The digital readouts in the Side Beam View cannot be customized.
Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display.
Your Matrix Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience.

POWER/LIGHT Key

Structure ID represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the display. The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the Matrix Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display. Press the POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed until the Fishing System begins sonar operation. Your Fishing System will start up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power. To turn the backlight on for night fishing, or to adjust the display contrast, press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu. Use the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu. Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. Your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key. This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved.

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list, then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting.
NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is required.
Press any arrow key to activate Freeze Frame while in the Sonar View and then use the 4-WAY Cursor Control Key to position the cursor on the display.

Accessory Bus

Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of the Matrix Fishing System. Accessories plug directly into the Matrix Fishing System, enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSenseTM, GPS Functionality and the SmartCastTM Wireless Sonar Link. Additional menu tabs and menu choices will be added to the menu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit. In addition, multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously. See Accessories Menu Tab and Matrix Fishing System Accessories in this manual, as well as your accessory's Operations Manual for additional details.
NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSenseTM, GPS Functionality and the SmartCastTM Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 for additional details.

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-PressTM Menu - The X-PressTM Menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole menu system. Press the MENU key once to display the X-PressTM Menu. When you select a menu item from the X-PressTM Menu, the menu will collapse, leaving only the menu choice on the screen. Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to reactivate the X-PressTM Menu.

X-PressTM Menu

NOTE: The X-PressTM 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.

Powering Up the Unit

Turn on your Matrix Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.
This is a typical Title screen for the Matrix 17. Your model may have a slightly different Title screen.
Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System. The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, Setup, 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 quickly to the top of the tab. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key. A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or see more information.

NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically (as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up). Manually selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu allows you to preconfigure your Matrix Fishing System for on the water operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.

System Status

Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status: Self Test Accessory Test.
System Status Self Test Screen
Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation and the input voltage. Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.
NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Matrix Fishing System was powered up.
A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator. Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing System off.
Simulator, Shown with Optional WeatherSenseTM Accessory
System Status Accessory Test Screen
Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off.

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 1-334-687-0503.
Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off.

Sonar X-PressTM Menu

The Sonar X-Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-PressTM Menu.
NOTE: Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when in Sonar, Split Sonar or Big Digits View. NOTE: Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View.
To adjust the Sensitivity: 1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-PressTM 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)

Upper Range

(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 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.

Sensitivity

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest. Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted too low, the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish.
To adjust the Upper Range: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced Mode, then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting. (0 to 790/990/1490 feet or 0 to 257/327/497 meters [International Models Only], Default = 0)
NOTE: Settings are dependent on the depth capability of your particular Fishing System model.

Sensitivity at Low

Sensitivity at Medium

Sensitivity at High

Lower Range
Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode. Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure. M will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode.

For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 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.

Chart Speed

Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A faster speed shows more information 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-PressTM 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)
To adjust the Lower Range: 1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 800/1000/1500 feet, 3 to 260/330/500 meters [International Models Only], Default = AUTO)

Bottom View

Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Inverse represents weak returns as dark pixels and strong returns as lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Structure ID represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the display. WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display. Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black, regardless of signal strength. This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display. Any targets such as fish, structure and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure ID method. See Bottom Presentation for more information. To adjust the Bottom View: 1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting. (Inverse, Structure ID, WhiteLine, Bottom Black, Default = Inverse)
(Sonar Zoom View Only) Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available on the X-PressTM Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together. To adjust the Zoom Level: 1. Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X-PressTM Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level setting for the Sonar Zoom View. (2x, 4x, 6x, 8x, Default = 2x)

NOTE: The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user.
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab.
NOTE: Beam Select and 83 kHz Sensitivity will only appear if you have a DualBeam PLUS or QuadraBeamTM Matrix Fishing System. NOTE: Depth Lines, Surface Clutter, Noise Filter, Max Depth, and Water Type only appear in Advanced User Mode. NOTE: 455 kHz Balance and Transducer Select will only appear if you have a QuadraBeamTM Matrix Fishing System.

Sonar Menu

Beam Select
(DualBeam PLUS and QuadraBeamTM Only) Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz narrow beam sonar returns. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. The blended information is shown in the Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View. The RTS Window in the Sonar View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam. When set to 200 kHz, only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View, the Sonar 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.
NOTE: Beam Select does not affect the Side Beam View. The Side Beam View will continue to display sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam in the upper frame and returns from the 455 kHz side beams in the two lower frames irrespective of the Beam Select setting.

Fish ID+TM

Fish ID+TM uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return, and provide an indicator of relative fish size. Single beam sonar models represent targets as Shaded Fish Symbols. DualBeam PLUS sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Shaded Fish Symbols, and represent targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam as Hollow Fish Symbols. QuadraBeamTM sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Shaded Fish Symbols, and represent targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam as Hollow Fish Symbols. In addition, targets detected in the 455 kHz side beams are represented with Hollow Fish Symbols.

455 kHz Balance

(Advanced: QuadraBeamTM Only) 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. The 455 kHz Balance menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the 455 kHz Balance setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, 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)

RTS Window (Wide)

RTS Window (Narrow)

RTS Window (Off)

To change the RTS Window setting: 1. Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting. (Wide, Narrow, Off, Default = Wide [Default = Off for Matrix 10])

Depth Lines

(Advanced) Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

Surface Clutter

(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).
To change the Surface Clutter setting: To change the Depth Lines setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off. (Off, On, Default = On) 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

(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 units ability to find the bottom.

Fish ID Alarm

Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+TM 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.

Alarm Tone

Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best. To change the Alarm Tone setting: 1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting. (High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
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: Units - Temp Units - Speed Triplog Reset Language Select Views Select Readouts Depth Offset Temp Offset NMEA Output (International Models Only) (If Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected)) (If Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected)) (International Models Only) (Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced)

Units - Depth

Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depthrelated 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 - Distance (If Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected)

Units - Temp

(International Only) Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts. International Models Only. To change the Units - Temp setting: 1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Temp setting. (Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius)
Speed Calibration (Advanced, only if Temp/Speed is Connected)

Units - Distance

(with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all distance-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if a GPS Receiver is connected.

To change the Units - Distance setting: 1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup 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)

Units - Speed

(with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if a GPS Receiver is connected. 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)

Triplog Reset

(with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if a GPS Receiver is connected. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed.
NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (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.

User Mode

User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting,) only the basic menu options are shown. When set to Advanced, additional menu choices are available. To change the User Mode setting: 1. Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting. (Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal)

Restore Defaults

Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults. Use this menu choice with caution! To Restore Defaults: 1. Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the defaults, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel Restore Defaults, press the LEFT Cursor key.

Language

(International Only) Language selects the display language for menus. International Models Only. To change the Language setting: 1. Highlight Language on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting. (Default = English)

Accessories Menu Tab (no accessories attached)
Accessories Menu Tab (with accessories attached)

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.

Display Problems

There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem
The control head loses power at high speeds.

Possible Cause

If the power output of your boats 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 boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information.
Matrix Doesnt Power Up If your Matrix doesnt 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, 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.
When the boat moves at higher speeds, the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens, or the display contains gaps.
Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the Fishing System, it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is already connected, this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer. Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:
Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishing System, check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishing System. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Fishing System again to see if this fixes the problem. Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again. Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded.

There are no fish detected, even when you know they are in the water under the boat, or sonar readings seem weak or faulty.
Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical interference, either because it is mounted inside a hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission, the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight, or because the transducer is dirty. Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning the transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean. Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmission. Electrical noise from the 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

Matrix Fishing System Accessories
Accessories customize the Matrix Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology. When an accessory is connected to the Matrix Fishing System, additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that are supported by your Fishing System include: Temperature/Speed: purchase and plug in the Temperature/Speed accessory to your Matrix control head to get real time speed and temperature readouts, as well as a valuable Triplog function.
NOTE: If an external Temperature/Speed (TS-W) or Temperature (TG-W) accessory is connected AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time, the TS-W or TG-W accessory will override the temperature which is built in to the transducer.

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 boats engine is the source of the noise, increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately; if noise appears when you rev the engine, the problem could be the spark plugs, alternator, or tachometer wiring. Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs, install an alternator filter, or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring. Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise; make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15 (38 cm) from the propeller, and that the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times.

Accessories Menu Tab Troubleshooting
Fishing System Doesnt Power Up.... 76 Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached... 76 Display Problems...... 77 Finding the Cause of Noise..... 78
Matrix Fishing System Accessories Specifications Notes 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 1-334-687-0503 to locate the distributor nearest you. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable Only) or (with OptionalPurchase QuadraBeamTM/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 1-334-687-0503.

How Sonar Works

Sonar technology 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 67 Fishing System is shipped with a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUSTM sonar system with a wide (60) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUSTM sonar returns can be blended together, viewed separately or compared side-by-side. DualBeam PLUSTM 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 QuadraBeamTM Transducer)
Your Matrix 67 Fishing System 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 kHz beams 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.

WideSide Sonar

(with Optional-Purchase WideSide Transducer)
Your Matrix 67 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 Fishing System 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 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 Fishing System 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 Fishing System when it is connected to the included GPS receiver: View current position 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 Fishing System supports Navionics Gold Chart marine cartography and Navionics HotMapsTM 2004 Gold for inland fishing.
NOTE: Your Matrix Fishing System does not support Navionics Classic Charts, only Navionics Gold Charts and Navionics HotMapsTM 2004 Gold Charts.
M67 Combo View Showing Detailed Map
Your unit also comes with a built-in 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 Fishing System 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.

Introduction to Navigation
Use the Matrix Fishing System 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 Fishing System can store up to 750 waypoints.
Waypoint XTE: Cross Track Error. Distance of Boat from Route DTG: Distance to Go to Waypoint Water Surface Temperature Speed of Boat
Route Track BRG: Bearing to Waypoint Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North
Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in 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 Fishing System 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 Fishing System 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 in the sonar history (also called the Sonar Saver feature). Press the MARK key to create a waypoint at the location where that sonar reading was 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).

Save or Clear a Current Track
Save the current track: From the Navigation X-PressTM 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: 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 X-PressTM menu, select Clear Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will be removed from the display and discarded.
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 deletion 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.
Your Matrix Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience.

POWER/LIGHT Key

The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the Matrix Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display. Press the POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed until the Matrix Fishing System begins sonar operation. Your Matrix Fishing System will start up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power. To turn the backlight on for night fishing, or to adjust the display contrast, press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu. Use the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu. 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 Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key. This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved.

VIEW Key

The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Views, Advanced).

INFO Key

Info - 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. 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 information.
NOTE: The built-in UniMap does not contain Port, Tide or Current information. This information is only available from optional purchase MMC cards.

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-PressTM Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-PressTM Menu. The X-PressTM menu allows you to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system. When the X-PressTM menu is displayed, you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice. As soon as you alter a parameter (using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys) the X-PressTM menu will collapse temporarily, and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change, allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately. Reactivate the X-PressTM 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 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.

NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in 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 Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode. Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode. For example, if you set specific views to be visible while in Advanced User Mode, and then return to Normal User Mode, those views will still be visible. See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode.

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 dont have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). For instance, by switching between "Inverse" and "Structure ID" from the X-PressTM menu it is possible to alternate quickly between the two viewing methods.

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 Simulator System Status PC Connect (use with PC Connect Cable).
See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices.

Normal Operation

Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your Matrix Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Matrix Fishing System can be used on the water. Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix Fishing System off.

Cancel Navigation

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-PressTM 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. 4. The Save Current Route dialog box will appear. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor key to save the route or the LEFT 4-WAY Cursor key to decline saving the route.

Remove Target

(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 X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target.

Remove Grid

(Only if a Grid is Active)
Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint. To Remove a Grid:
1. Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid.

(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-PressTM 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)
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab.

Sonar Menu

Beam Select
Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz narrow beam sonar returns. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. The blended information is shown in the Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View. The RTS Window in the Sonar View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam. When set to 200 kHz, only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View, the Sonar 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 or the 200/83 kHz beam. (200/83 kHz, 200 kHz, 83 kHz, Default = 83 kHz)

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)

83 kHz Sensitivity

(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 83 kHz Sensitivity. (-10 to +10, Default = 0)

455 kHz Balance

(Advanced: With QuadraBeamTM 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 QuadraBeamTM transducer must be attached to the Matrix Fishing System. The 455 kHz Balance menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeamTM (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select) and User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
NOTE: The 455kHz Balance requires the purchase of the QuadraBeamTM transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503.
To change the 455 kHz Balance setting: 1. Make sure you have selected QuadraBeamTM Transducer and Advanced Mode and that the QuadraBeamTM transducer is connected, then highlight 455kHz 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

(Advanced: With WideSide Transducer)
WideSide Sensitivity adjusts the sensitivity of the WideSide beam. A WideSide transducer must be 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 1-334-687-0503.
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)

Depth Lines

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).
To change the Depth Lines setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off. (Off, On, Default = On)

Surface Clutter

Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
To change the Surface Clutter setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting. (Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5)

Noise Filter

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).

Clear Map Offset

Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset. Clear Map Offset is only accessible if a Map 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

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.
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.

Alarms Menu

Depth Alarm
Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models Only], Default = OFF)

Fish ID Alarm

Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Matrix Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+TM 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)

All Large/Medium Large

Low Battery Alarm
Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the Matrix Fishing System. The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined. For instance, if you are running a trolling motor (battery operated), you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main, gasoline-powered engine. To change the Low Battery Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm setting. (Off, 8.5V - 13.5V, Default = Off)

Heading Navigation Position Speed
Temperature Time + Date Triplog Voltage.

Default Sonar View

Customized Sonar View
To Select Readouts: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure. 3. The Select Readouts submenu will appear, showing a list of all Readouts. Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout position, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position. (Heading, Navigation, Position, Off, Speed, Temperature, Time+Date, Triplog, Voltage)

Depth Offset

Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) To change the Depth Offset setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Depth Offset on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting. (-10.0 to +10.0 feet or -3 to 3 meters [International Models Only], Default = 0)

Temp Offset

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

(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%)

Local Time Zone

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-5] - Eastern Standard Time).

Daylight Savings Time

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 leaves 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 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, ddmm.mmm', or ddmm'ss", Default = ddmm.mmm')

Time Format

(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 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)

*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 SmartCastTM Remote Sonar Sensor (RSS). Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and are transmitted over the Accessory Bus to the Matrix Fishing System. PC Connect Cable: Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the Matrix Fishing System to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www.humminbird.com. This accessory requires the MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix Fishing System. Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix Fishing System!
NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 for additional details.

Specifications

Depth Capability.... 1500 ft (500 m) Power Output.. 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Operating Frequency.. 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUSTM Area of Coverage... 60 @ -10 dB in 83 kHz 20 @ -10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation... 2 Inches (63.5 mm) Power Requirement.... 10-20 VDC LCD.... 640 V x 320 H Transducer..... XHS-9-20-T Transducer Cable Length... 20 ft (6 m)
NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

Contact Humminbird

Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways:
By Telephone (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time): 334-687-0503 By e-mail (typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days): custserv@techsonic.com
For direct shipping, our address is: Techsonic Industries, Inc. Service Department 108 Maple Lane Eufaula, AL 36027 USA