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PC Connect Accessory Manual
Thank you for choosing Humminbird, Americas #1 name in Fishfinders. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Genuine Humminbird accessories offer the opportunity to upgrade and expand the capabilities of your Humminbird Fishing System. Your Humminbird accessory is designed for troublefree operation, and is backed by a one-year warranty described in the Warranty card included with your Humminbird Fishing System. We encourage you to read this operation manual and your Fishing System operation manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product. WARNING: Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the 9-pin 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. 2003 Techsonic Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

Introduction

The PC Connect Cable links the Matrix unit to a PC to access product software updates and new features obtained from our website www.humminbird.com. The PC Connect system requires that the MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC software be installed to communicate with the Matrix unit. In addition to upgrading your Matrix unit with new software, you can retrieve a unit profile and view a list of accessories and feature upgrades supported by your Matrix software revision. Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix Fishing System!

Included Items

The following items will be included in the PC Connect Accessory Kit: PC Connect Cable Matrix 9-Volt Power Cable PC Connect Accessory Manual.

Setup Requirements

You will need a PC with the following minimum specifications: Windows95/98/ME, NT4.0 sp6, 2000 Pro, XP Home, XP Pro 32 MB RAM 20 MB free disk space Pentium or Celeron class processor An available 9-pin serial port Monitor capable of running at a resolution of 800 x 600 or higher.
Note: You must have Internet access with this PC in order to perform the Humminbird software installation from the website; high-speed connectivity is not necessary, although a dial-up connection may slow down the initial HumminbirdPC software download. If you do NOT have Internet access, please contact our Customer Resource Center (334-687-0503) to obtain a CD-ROM containing the HumminbirdPC software application.* Note: You must have an available 9-pin serial port to use the PC Connect Cable. USB is not currently supported. If you are using your 9-pin serial port for another device, you must remove the device and replace it with the PC Connect cable. If you only have a 25-pin serial port available, you must obtain a 25-to-9 pin adaptor from a local electronics store.

Overview

This manual provides guidance on the following procedures: Obtaining and installing the HumminbirdPC software onto your PC Connecting your PC to the Matrix Control Head using the PC Connect Cable Using the HumminbirdPC software to upgrade Matrix software. Accessing the built-in Help for additional functionality.
HumminbirdPC Built-In Help
There are built-in help files which will guide you through a variety of tasks, including managing routes, waypoints and tracks. Detailed help for all user operations is available in the built-in Help and is therefore not repeated in this manual.
Installing the HumminbirdPC Software
There are two ways to install the HumminbirdPC software onto your PC:

From our www.humminbird.com website From the CD-ROM provided by the Customer Resource Center* upon request.
* CD-ROM is free of charge, but shipping and handling charges will be applied.
Downloading the HumminbirdPC Software from the Website
You will download the HumminbirdPC software from our website in the form of a self-extracting setup file appropriate for your operating system.
Note: You will be asked to register a user name, password and e-mail address, as well as your Matrix serial number, when you first download any HumminbirdPC software from the website.
As we are continuously improving the features of the application, please check our website for new versions of the HumminbirdPC application that offer additional features. See www.humminbird.com for details. It may be necessary to shut down other programs currently running on your PC to complete the installation procedure. If connection to the Internet is not possible, please contact our Customer Resource Center for a CD-ROM.* 1. Using a browser, navigate to www.humminbird.com. 2. Using the mouse, right-click on the correct self-extracting setup file for your operating system. The choices are Windows95, Windows98/ME or WindowsNT/2000/XP. Navigate to the location on your hard drive where you want to save the file and save it. Make a note of where you saved it. 3. Navigate to the location on your PC where you saved the self-extracting setup file. Double-click on the self-extracting file. 4. Click 'Setup' to install the HumminbirdPC software. When you run the selfextracting application, the HumminbirdPC setup will be started automatically. 5. Follow the prompts provided by the HumminbirdPC Setup Wizard (as shown in the sequence of Setup Wizard screen illustrations) to install the application on your PC.
Note: When you have finished this procedure, you may be asked to re-start your PC.
6. You have completed the installation of the application. Go to the Start Menu >> Programs >> HumminbirdPC to start the HumminbirdPC application.
Note: For Windows95/98/ME users, the 'Everyone' or 'Just Me' options are not displayed. For WindowsNT/2000/XP users, it will depend on the user permissions that are assigned to you on that computer. The installation may require the installer to have Administrator permissions to install the application for 'Everyone'.

Installing the HumminbirdPC Software from the CD-ROM
A CD-ROM version of the HumminbirdPC software is available upon request from the Customer Resource Center*, and contains the HumminbirdPC application and all of the software necessary to install it on your PC. Follow these steps to install the software onto your PC from the CD-ROM: 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive in your computer. Select the appropriate self-extracting setup file for your operating system and double-click on it to start the installation process. 2. Step 5 of the previous section, Downloading the HumminbirdPCTM Software from the Website, will help guide you through completing the installation procedure.
Connecting Your PC to the Matrix
You will need to connect your PC to your Matrix unit using the PC Connect Cable and Power Cable included. 1. Remove the Matrix from the Quick Disconnect Mounting System. 2. Plug the PC Connect Cable into the Accessory connector on your Matrix unit. 3. Plug the Matrix 9-Volt power cable, with a new 9-Volt battery connected to it, into the power connector on your Matrix unit.
Note: The power cable shown in the illustration is for reference only, as the actual cable may differ from the illustration. The number of 9-Volt batteries used should match the number of terminations provided on the actual power cable. Note: A new 9-Volt battery will supply enough power to your Matrix unit to perform the programming and data transfer operations. The battery will have a short life if the Matrix unit is left on for a sustained period of time. To save the battery, make sure that the unit is only turned on when it is communicating with the PC during this procedure.
4. Turn on your Matrix unit. As soon as the Matrix title screen is displayed, press the MENU key. 5. The Start-up Menu will be displayed. Use the 4-Way Menu Control key to navigate to PC Connect, and select PC Connect using the right cursor key.
Using the HumminbirdPCTM Software You will use the HumminbirdPC software to: Upgrade Matrix software Retrieve, display and personalize your Matrix unit profile Retrieve, store and edit waypoints, routes and tracks.

Matrix Software Upgrades

Your Matrix product is part of a fishing system that will continue to grow. As new features and accessories are introduced through our website www.humminbird.com, you can upgrade your Matrix using the HumminbirdPC software, similar to upgrading your PC drivers when adding a new peripheral device. 1. Start the HumminbirdPC soft-ware program on your PC. When the Select Operation screen is displayed, click on the "Update Unit Software" button. 2. The HumminbirdPC software will begin searching through the serial ports on your PC for a connection to the Matrix unit. The connection status will be displayed in the Status window. When your Matrix unit has successfully been located, the status will indicate "Connected!"

3. Check the www.humminbird.com website (or the CD-ROM) for updates,then follow the instructions to download (or place) the new Matrix product software file appropriate for your Matrix model number to any directory on your PC. 4. Use the BROWSE button to locate and select the Matrix product software file you downloaded from the Humminbird website or from the CD-ROM. 5. Click the PROGRAM MATRIX button to begin programming your Matrix unit with new software. A progress bar will appear on both the PC screen and your Matrix unit screen to show the status of the transfer process. A message telling you that the transfer process is complete will be displayed on the screen for several seconds.
Very Important! Do not interrupt or turn off the Matrix unit during this transfer process.
Manage GPS Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Data
This feature allows you to manage the GPS data that is stored on your Matrix Fishing System. You can download this information from your unit, view it, edit it, save it to your computers hard drive and upload it back to your unit. 1. From the Select Operation screen, click on the "Manage Tracks, Waypoints, Routes" button. 2. For Waypoints, you can edit the Lat/Long, the icon used, and the name of an existing waypoint. 3. For Routes, you can create a new route, edit a route by adding or deleting waypoints, or change the name of an existing route. 4. For Tracks, you can only edit the name of an existing track. 5. For more details, please use the online help application.

Matrix Unit Profile

The HumminbirdPCTM software will retrieve and display a profile of your Matrix unit. It will show your model number, unit serial number, and current software revision level. You can also personalize your Matrix unit so that every time the unit is turned on, your information will be displayed on the title screen. Put in your name, address and phone number, an inspirational message, or a goal for your next fishing trip! For more information, please use the built-in Help application.
Using the HumminbirdPC Built-In Help
Your HumminbirdPCTM comes with built-in Help. The built-in Help feature is used to supplement the information found in this manual; there are many tasks described in the help that are not described in the manual. As the built-in help is updated more frequently than the manual, you should use the built-in help before calling the Customer Resource Center with a problem. Access the help feature by running the HumminbirdPC software application (Start/Programs/HumminbirdPC), then pressing the pointer arrow icon in the main toolbar, then clicking on the object about which you are seeking help. There is also a table

Matrix Fishing System Accessories 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) require the purchase of a separate accessory. 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.
Connecting a GR4 GPS Receiver to the Matrix
Here's how to access GPS functionality using your GR4 GPS Receiver Accessory: 1. Attach the GR4 GPS receiver to your Matrix Control Head COM port using the NMEA cable attached to the antenna. 2. If you are already using other Matrix accessories plugged into the COM connector, you will also need to use the AS-YC ("Y") cable included in your GR4 GPS Hardware Kit so that you can use both the accessories and your GPS Receiver at the same time. Attach the COM connector of the "Y" cable directly to your Matrix Control Head COM port. Attach the GR4 GPS receiver to the NMEA-COM connector of the "Y" cable. Re-connect your Matrix accessories to the ACCY-COM connector of the "Y" cable. 3. Power up the Matrix Fishing System (see your Matrix Operation Manual for details). 4. When the Matrix detects the NMEA input from the GPS Receiver, the Combo, Track and Bird's Eye Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key function. A Navigation menu tab and the Navigation X-Press menu will also be added automatically to the Menu system.
5. The Matrix Control Head outputs NMEA signals thru the "pigtail" cable attached to the end of the GR4 GPS Receiver Cable for connection to devices such as autopilots. Connect the NMEA Out (White Wire) of the cable to the NMEA In of the device you are connecting to your Matrix Fishing System. The pinouts of this cable are as follows: Red Wire, +12V (output voltage only) Black Wire, Ground White Wire, NMEA Out.
CAUTION! Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to any other NMEA device. This is an output voltage provided by the Matrix unit and GR4 receiver and should only be connected to those NMEA devices that need a 12 volt input.

To optimize performance of the GPS receiver, mount it in an area that has full exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10 above the horizon. Different circumstances determine the mounting method appropriate for your GPS receiver.

If you have

An antenna stem with standard thread Access under mounting location No access under mounting location

Then use:

Stem Mount with 1" - 14 Thread Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location

NMEA Output

Stem Mount with 1 - 14 Thread
Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver: 1. If you have a pre-existing stem mount, skip to step 2. If you need to mount the antenna pole (stem), determine the best location, preplan and test the cable routing to your Matrix unit before any drilling or cutting of your boat surfaces, then route the 20 (6 m) cable to the desired mounting location. Mark the location and drill a (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector. If you have purchased hardware to stem mount your GPS receiver, follow the instructions included with that hardware to attach the stem to the boat.

Receiver Head

Access Under Mounting Location
Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver when you can route the cable down through the mounting surface:

Receiver Base

1. Determine the best location, then test route the 20 (6 m) cable fromthe Matrix control head to the planned mounting location of the GPS Receiver.
NOTE: 10 extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird if your planned cable route exceeds 20 (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extension cables, should not exceed 50 (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to purchase extension cables.

Antenna Stem

NOTE: 10 extension cables may be purchased from Humminbird if Stem Mount, Attaching your planned cable route exceeds 20 (6 m). Maximum cable length, including Receiver Base to Stem extension cables, should not exceed 50 (16 m). Visit our website at www.humminbird.com, or call our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 to purchase extension cables.
2. Mark the mounting location and drill a (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable connector. Secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable with electrical tape. Route the cable. 3. Cover the cable hole with the GPS Receiver. Make sure the Receiver is flush against the surface and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or awl. 4. Move the Receiver to the side and drill two pilot holes, using a (4 mm) bit.
NOTE: Apply marine-grade silicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.

When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Birds Eye View, the position of the eye point will 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.
Depth Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat
NOTE: Apply marine-grade sillicone caulk or sealant to both screw and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
6. Align the screw holes of the GPS Receiver over the pilot screw holes, referring to the illustration, and attach with the #6 - Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only.
Finish Routing the Cable and Check Operation
Follow these steps to finish routing the GPS Receiver cable between the Matrix control head and the Receiver: 1. Secure the cable along its path to the Matrix control head as needed, using cable ties. 2. Plug the GPS Receiver cable to the Matrix control head per the instructions detailed in Connecting a GR4 GPS Receiver to the Matrix.

Speed of Boat

Boat Icon
Water Surface Temperature
Bearing of Boat with Respect to North
Track View - This view shows 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).
Track View with Active Cursor
Combo View - This view is displayed as a split screen, with Track View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed.
Sonar Window Track Scale Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Distance to Go To Cursor Bearing to Cursor Track Scale

Active Cursor

Water Surface Temperature Speed of Boat
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 gray line, even if the boat is off the screen.

View Orientation

Both Track and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When North-Up orientation is selected, 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).

Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip planning. 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. 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.
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 Track or Combo view, use the Cursor key to select a position or waypoint to which you want to navigate. Press the MENU key once to display the Navigation X-PressTM menu. Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will begin immediately. Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the MENU key once to display the Navigation X-PressTM menu. Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor 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 multisegment route.

Track Scale

Waypoint Trolling Grid

Track View with Grid

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 Remove Grid from the Navigation X-Press menu.
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.
Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-PressTM menu, select Skip Next Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled. Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-PressTM menu, select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created.

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. Either the Sonar or Navigation X-PressTM Menu will appear, depending on the view you are in.
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, 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 to see more information.
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.

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

Sonar Tab, Normal Mode
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.

Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. Exit System Status by powering your Matrix Fishing System off. The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status: Self Test Accessory Test

Accessory Test Screen

PC Connect
(With PC Connect Cable Only)
Use PC Connect to update the software of the Matrix Fishing System 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 Matrix Fishing System off.

Sonar X-PressTM Menu

(Sonar Views Only)
The Sonar X-PressTM 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: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode.
Navigation X-PressTM Menu

(Navigation Views Only)

The Navigation X-PressTM menu provides access to the settings most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's Eye View, the Track or the Combo View to access the Navigation X-PressTM menu.
NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.
The Mark menu selection will be added to the Sonar X-PressTM Menu when a GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System. See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for information on the standard Sonar X-PressTM Menu choices.
The Navigation X-PressTM menu will be added to the menu system when a GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System, and will contain the following choices: Mark Zoom Go To Save Current Track Clear Current Track Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating) Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating) Remove Target (Only if a Target is Active) Remove Grid (Only if a Grid is Active) Sonar Window (Combo View Only).
Mark allows you to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. To Mark a Waypoint: 1. Highlight Mark on the Sonar X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to mark the location of a Waypoint.
Mark allows you to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. To Mark a Waypoint: 1. Highlight Mark on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key to mark the location of a Waypoint.

North Reference

North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one of two orientations: True North or Magnetic North. 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)

Grid Rotation

Waypoints Submenu
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)
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 Track and Combo Views can also be changed. Edit allows you to choose from a list of previously-saved waypoints, then edit the Name, Position (Latitude and Longitude) and select the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Track 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.

Trackpoint Interval

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 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.
View Orientation allows you to select whether the Track 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. 26

Track Min Distance

(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. NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode in your Matrix Fishing System Operations manual.

Delete All Nav Data

Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks and Waypoints. This menu choice should be used with caution.
NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode in your Matrix Fishing System Operations manual.
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.
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)
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.

Map Datum

Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Matrix Fishing System to match those of a paper map.
The following menu choices will be added to your Alarms Menu Tab when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System: Off Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Drift Alarm.

Alarms Menu

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)
See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for information on the standard Alarm Menu choices.

Off Course Alarm

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

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], Default = 300 ft, 100 m)
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.

Arrival Alarm Circle

The following menu choices will be added to your Setup Menu Tab when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System:

Arrival Alarm

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)
Units - Distance Units - Speed Triplog Reset Local Time Zone (Advanced) Daylight Savings Time (Advanced) Position Format (Advanced) Time Format (Advanced, International Only) Date Format (Advanced, International Only) NMEA Format. See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for information on the standard Setup Menu choices

Drift Alarm

Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from the boats anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boats anchored position; if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound.

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) in your Matrix Fishing System Operations manual to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen.
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)
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.

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.)

Date Format

(Advanced, International Only)
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 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')
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.mm.yy or yy.mm.dd, Default = mm/dd/yy)

Time Format

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).
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.)
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)

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 turn 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)
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 overvoltage protection feature. Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts. The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer (cavitation) may be interfering with the inter-pretation of sonar data. See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position. Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information. 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.
Fishing System Doesnt Power Up
If your Matrix Fishing System 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 Fishing System 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.
Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Matrix Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the Matrix 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 Matrix Fishing System, check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Matrix Fishing System. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Matrix 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.
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 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.
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: WeatherSense Fishing Condition Monitor: purchase and plug in the WeatherSenseTM accessory to your Matrix Fishing System to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time. 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.

The boats engine

Cavitation from the boats propeller

Contact Humminbird

Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways: By Telephone (Monday - Friday : a.m. to : 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