NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the Screen Snapshot and Recording features to work. Also, the speed of the screen capture or of the recording depends on the type of card you use. In general, SD cards capture the screen faster than MMC cards.
Arrows indicate the thumbnail or icon selected.

Recording icon

Information Box Amount of recording left to play

Unavailable icon

Recording mode icons Amount of recording that has been played

Snapshot thumbnail

Amount of space used for this recording
NOTE: For snapshots and recordings, the indicator bar has several states: during recording, the amount of space remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated on the status bar. NOTE: During playback, the amount of time/memory remaining to play is indicated on the status bar. When a snapshot thumbnail is highlighted, the amount of room remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated.

Screen Snapshots

The Screen Snapshot feature takes a picture of your screen and saves the screen snapshot to the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase) installed in your unit. The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken. Working with screen snapshots is a four-step process: 1. Activating Screen Snapshot from the Accessories tab. 2. Making a Screen Snapshot using the MARK key. 3. Viewing a Screen Snapshot using the Snapshot and Recording View. 4. Deleting a Screen Snapshot using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. To activate Screen Snapshot: 1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, and the press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected. 2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Screen Snapshot. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Screen Snapshot On or Off (Off, On, Default = Off). To make a screen snapshot (Screen Snapshot must be activated): 1. Make sure you have installed an optional-purchase MMC/SD card into the card slot. 2. From any view you want to capture, press the MARK key. When you start a screen capture, a message will appear to indicate that a waypoint has been created at the cursor location on the screen, and the screen will freeze while the snapshot is being saved to the MMC/SD. A status dialog box will appear that shows the file number assigned to the screen capture (.PNG) as well as the progress of the save as a percentage. Screen Snapshot file names start with an S. A waypoint created by a screen snapshot shares the same file name and has a screen snapshot icon. 25
NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen Snapshot is enabled, but there is not a GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image but an error will display that says a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.
To view saved screen snapshots from the Snapshot and Recording View: 1. Make sure that the optional-purchase MMC/SD card used to capture the screen is installed in the card slot. 2. Press the VIEW key until you see the Snapshot and Recording View. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available screen snapshot thumbnails and recording icons. The selected thumbnail or icon will be highlighted with arrows. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the full image. When you highlight a screen snapshot thumbnail, the amount of space remaining on the MMC/SD card will be displayed in the information box. A red border around the full screen indicates that the view is a saved screen capture, not a live view. Press the DOWN Cursor key to view the next screen snapshot. Press the LEFT Cursor key to return to the Snapshot and Recording View file list. To view saved screen snapshots from a Chart View: Waypoints created with a screen snapshot are displayed in Chart View as a screen snapshot icon. 1. Make sure that the optional-purchase MMC/SD card used to capture the screen is installed in the card slot. 2. Press the VIEW key until you see a Chart View. 3. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor onto a screen snapshot icon. When the cursor snaps onto the screen snapshot icon, a thumbnail preview of the snapshot will be displayed on the screen. 4. Press the INFO key to access the Waypoints Info Submenu.

5. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight View Snapshot, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the screen snapshot on the full screen. A red border around the full screen indicates that the view is a saved screen capture, not a live view. Press the EXIT key to return to the Chart View.
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed to store or view screen snapshot thumbnails. If you press the INFO key while the cursor is on a snapshot waypoint, and the MMC/SD card is missing, the chart information box will be displayed instead of the screen snapshot. NOTE: You may view data files associated with each screen snapshot by removing the MMC/SD card from your unit and installing it in your optional-purchase MMC/SD card reader connected to a PC. See www.humminbird.com for details. You will notice that a.DAT (or a.TXT) file is created for every.PNG screen capture. This data file includes the thumbnail view, and is required for viewing the screen snapshot from your unit, so dont delete these files.
To delete saved screen snapshots: You can delete the highlighted image, or all captured images, using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight the screen snapshot you want to delete. 2. Press the MENU key once to access the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor key to select Delete Image, and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to complete your selection. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To confirm deletion, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deletion, press the LEFT Cursor key.
NOTE: To delete ALL of your saved screen snapshots, select Delete All Images from the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm the deletion.

Recording and Playback

The Recording and Playback feature records active sonar information, and the recording is saved to the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase) installed in your unit. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available in Playback. Working with sonar recordings is a five-step process: 1. Displaying the Snapshot and Recording View. 2. Starting and adjusting a sonar recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 3. Stopping a recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 4. Playing back a recording, using the Snapshot and Recording View and the 4-Way Cursor Control key, and changing the playback speed using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 5. Deleting a recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. For more information, see Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. To turn Screen Snapshot and Recording on or off: 1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, and the press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected. 2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Screen Snapshot. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Screen Snapshot On or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)

Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you want to delete, then press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm deletion before the waypoint is permanently deleted.
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position
Navigate to the cursor position: From the Chart or Combo View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display. Press the GOTO key. Navigation will begin immediately. Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the GOTO key. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight a waypoint from the saved waypoints list, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.
NOTE: By repeating the previous instructions, you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi-segment route.
Decluttered Waypoints Waypoint
Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press 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-Press Menu, select Cancel Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key, but it does not remove any saved routes from memory. You will be prompted to save the current route when you cancel navigation.
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid
Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: The target shows various distance ranges in circular format from the waypoint you choose. From the Waypoints submenu, select Target, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you want to target. A target consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views. To remove the target, choose Remove Target from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

Chart View with Target

Waypoint Target
Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: The trolling grid shows various distance ranges in grid format from the waypoint you choose. The trolling grid can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint. From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select. A trolling grid centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views. The grid can be rotated to any heading by adjusting the Grid Rotation setting on the Navigation Main Menu. To remove the trolling grid, choose Remove Grid from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

Sky Chart Satellite Being Monitored Satellite Being Used
Current Latitude and Longitude
PC Connect (with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only)
Use PC Connect to update the software of the Fishing System control head. This feature requires the use of the PC Connect Cable. Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect Cable accessory. See Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot: Updating Software for additional information.
NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off.

X-Press Menu

The X-Press Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. The options provided on the X-Press Menu correspond with the current view. For example, if you are in a Sonar View and press the MENU key once, the Sonar X-Press Menu will display.
To use an X-Press Menu: 1. In any view, press the MENU key once to open the X-Press Menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight an X-Press Menu option, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting.
NOTE: The X-Press Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change, which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately.
3. Reactivate the X-Press Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys. Total Screen Update - When you change any menu settings that affect the current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you dont have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).
Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting the User Mode to Normal or Advanced. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.

Main Menu

The Main Menu provides the standard set of menu options, including the settings that are changed less frequently. The Main Menu is organized under the following tabs to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, Accessories.
Main Menu Normal User Mode
To use the Main Menu: 1. In any view, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab. 3. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option under that tab. 4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys again to change a menu setting. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key. A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab.

(WideSide transducer: WideSide view only)
Side sets which transducer beam from the WideSide Transducer will be shown in the WideSide View. A WideSide transducer must be connected to the Fishing System. The Side menu option is available when Transducer Select is set to WideSide (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select) and can only be accessed from the Sonar X-Press menu in the WideSide view.
NOTE: The Side setting requires the purchase of the WideSide transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
To adjust the Side: 1. Make sure User Mode is set to Advanced and that WideSide is selected under the Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select setting. 2. From the WideSide View, press the MENU key once to access the Sonar X-Press Menu. 3. Highlight Side, and press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Side setting. (L [Left], Both, R [Right], Default = Both).

Sensitivity

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest. Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted too low, the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish.
NOTE: The Sensitivity setting is a global setting and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies, as compared to specific sensitivity adjustments (such as 83 kHz Sensitivity or 455 kHz Sensitivity) which allow you to adjust the level of sensitivity for one specific beam at a time.
Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at High
To adjust the Sensitivity: 1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-Press Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the Sensitivity setting. (Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10)

Upper Range

(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits, and Circular Flasher Views only)
Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits, and Circular Flasher Views. The Upper Range menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range.
For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50. The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom (assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet). Greater detail will be shown for the area between 20 and 50 feet.

Delete Image

Delete Image allows you to delete a single screen capture image from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed, you are in Snapshot and Recording View, and you have selected an image thumbnail. To delete an image: 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select the image you want to delete. 2. Press the MENU key once, and highlight Delete Image on the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting the image. 4. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete the image, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the image, press the LEFT Cursor key.

Delete All Images

Delete All Images allows you to delete all the images at once from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To delete all images: 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, highlight Delete All Images on the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting all images. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete all images, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting all images, press the LEFT Cursor key. 99

Delete Recording

Delete Recording allows you to delete a single sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To delete a recording: 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight the recording you want to delete. 2. Press the MENU key once, and highlight Delete Recording on the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting the recording. 4. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete the recording, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the recording, press the LEFT Cursor key.

Delete All Recordings

Delete All Recordings allows you to delete all the recordings at once from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To delete all recordings: 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, highlight Delete All Recordings on the Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate deleting all recordings. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To delete all recordings, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting all recordings, press the LEFT Cursor key.

To change the Aux. Temp. Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Aux. Temp. Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Aux. Temp. Alarm setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)

Temp. Alarm

Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Fishing System reaches the Temp. Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only].
For example, if the Temp. Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp. Alarm will sound. Similarly, if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp. Alarm will also sound.
To change the Temp. Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Temp. Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Temp. Alarm setting. (Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off)

Off Course Alarm

Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound during navigation.

Arrival Alarm Circle

Off Course Limits
To change the Off Course Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Off Course Alarm setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only], Default = 300 ft, 100 m)

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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only], Default = 150 ft, 50 m)

Drift Alarm

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.

To change the 455 kHz Sensitivity setting: 1. Make sure you have selected QuadraBeam PLUS Transducer [Quad Beam] and Advanced Mode and that the QuadraBeam PLUS transducer is connected, then highlight 455 kHz Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the 455 kHz Sensitivity. (-10 to +10, Default = 0)

WideSide Sensitivity

(Advanced: with WideSide transducer)
WideSide Sensitivity adjusts the sensitivity of the WideSide beam. Increasing the sensitivity will display additional weak returns, and decreasing the sensitivity will display few weak returns. A WideSide transducer must be attached to the 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 web site at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. WideSide Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 455 kHz sonar returns in the WideSide View. The 455 kHz sensitivity can be adjusted without affecting the sensitivity of the other sonar frequencies.
To change the WideSide Sensitivity setting: 1. Make sure User Mode is set to Advanced and that WideSide is selected under the Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select setting. 2. Highlight WideSide Sensitivity on the Sonar Main Menu. 3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the WideSide Sensitivity. (-10 to +10, Default = 0)

Depth Lines

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 turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).
To change the Depth Lines setting: 1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor 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 option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).

Saved Tracks

Saved Tracks Submenu
Saved Tracks allows you view the Saved Tracks submenu.
To view the Saved Tracks Submenu: 1. Highlight Saved Tracks on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Saved Tracks submenu. 123
The Saved Tracks Submenu contains the following menu options: Edit allows you to select a saved track and change its Name, Visibility, Style and Color. Select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select a track to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the Edit Track dialog box appears, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move between fields and make changes to the following categories: Name: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the name of the saved track. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between name fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number of each field. All upper and lower case letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. Visibility: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible. Style: Press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose the track style (appearance). Color: If the track style youve chosen is a line style, the color field will appear. Press the Up and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a color or shade.
NOTE: You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key. Select Save to confirm your changes.
Delete allows you to delete a track from the saved tracks list. Select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. To delete the track, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel deleting the track, press the LEFT Cursor key. Default sets the default appearance of your tracks. Select Default and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Default Track dialog box. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move between fields and change the settings for Visibility, Style and Color.

Waypoints

Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu.

Waypoints Submenu

To view the Waypoints Submenu: 1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Waypoints submenu. The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu options: Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately. The current boat position will be used as the default, but you can set the coordinates to any valid position. The icon used to represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views can also be changed. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to create a waypoint and make changes to the following settings: Name: Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between name fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number of each field. All upper and lower case letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. Latitude & Longitude: Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to move between latitude or longitude fields, and press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the coordinates of each field. Icon: Select the Icon field and use the Up and Down Cursor keys to scroll through a variety of icons to assign to your waypoint.

Continuous Navigation Mode
Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to continue to navigate and fish around a particular waypoint, even if you pass over it multiple times. To activate or de-activate Continuous Navigation: 1. Highlight Continuous Navigation Mode on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to turn Continuous Navigation Mode On or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)

GPS Receiver Override

GPS Receiver Override allows you to set which GPS receiver to use if you have multiple GPS receivers plugged into your system. These multiple GPS receivers may either be internal, external, or connected via the InterLink. If you select Auto, your unit will select a GPS receiver automatically.
NOTE: If only one GPS receiver is plugged into your Fishing System, then Auto will be the only option shown.
To activate or de-activate GPS Receiver Override 1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight GPS Receiver Override on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to select which GPS receiver to use. (Default = Auto)
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Chart tab is selected.

Chart Menu

Chart Detail Level
Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted areas. Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information. Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks, tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information. All shows roads, buildings, railways, and other notations in addition to the Basic, Navigation, and Underwater information. To change the Chart Detail Level setting: 1. Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Chart main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Chart Detail Level setting. (Basic, Navigation, Underwater, All, Default = All)
NOTE: Some chart details are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.

Map Borders

Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders. The dotted lines of a Map Border indicate an area which contains a different map.

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.
Fishing System Doesnt Power Up If your 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 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.
Fishing System 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.

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. 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.

QuadraBeam PLUS: QuadraBeam PLUS is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image. QuadraBeam PLUS uses the DualBeam PLUS configuration for downlooking, and also adds two additional beams to look to the left and right. The sonar beams pointing to the left and right provide the ability to spot fish and structure over a wide 90 area, and to identify on which side of the boat they are located. See DualBeam PLUS. Quick Disconnect Mount: The Quick Disconnect Mounting system is an exclusive Humminbird feature that permits the unit to be easily removed from the mounting base by pressing a release button, and re-installed by simply snapping it back into place. All cable connections are made when installing, so that no separate wiring connections are required. Additionally, the mount offers 90 tilt and 360 swivel capability to adjust the viewing angle of the unit as you move about the boat. Real Time Sonar: Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird technology that delivers ultra-fast sonar transmitter/receiver operation and results in a more detailed instantaneous view of what is under the boat. The Real Time Sonar window is a vertical band at the right side of the display that shows the instantaneous sonar return from the transducer at a particular instant. The RTS Window menu option permits the user to adjust the window to show the full sonar signal return, or just a narrower band that indicates intensity using grayscale. Real Time Sonar relies on very fast Sonar Update Rate (Ping Speed). See Sonar Update Rate. Receiver: See Transmitter. Second Return: The Second Return is a term that describes the appearance of a second sonar return below the primary sonar return (bottom contour) at exactly twice the true depth. The second return is caused by the same sonar energy bouncing off the bottom once, rebounding to the water surface and then traveling back down to the bottom to be reflected again. Second returns are more common in shallow water and over hard bottoms; it is actually possible to see a third sonar return under some circumstances. The second return provides useful information to help determine bottom hardness, as areas with harder bottoms will generally create a second return. The second return can be used as a guide to set Sensitivity when in shallower water. 169
Sensitivity: Sensitivity is a user feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the sonar system to show more or less detail in the water. Higher sensitivities are often preferred, however, when the water contains debris (silt, storm debris, etc.) and it can be difficult to pick out targets. Conversely, if sensitivity is set too low, relevant targets may be missed. SONAR: SONAR is the acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar technology uses precision sound bursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attributes of objects in the water. Distance can be determined because the speed of sound in water is constant, and the time for the signal to return is measured. Sound also travels very quickly underwater, making sonar a responsive, cost-effective tool. Sonar is the basic technology behind all recreational and commercial fishfinding and depthfinding devices. Sonar Echo Enhancement: Sonar Echo Enhancement is a Humminbird feature that describes the high degree of sonar sensitivity achieved through a combination of transmitter/receiver and software algorithms. The result of Sonar Echo Enhancement is to display virtually everything in the water that is of interest to the angler, including bait fish, game fish, thermoclines, weed beds, subtle structure, and more. Sonar Update Rate: Sonar Update Rate is the number of times per second that the transmitter/receiver sends and receives sonar signals. A very fast sonar update rate collects more information and provides a more detailed image of the bottom, fish and structure. Many Humminbird units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency operation. Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water, the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet. In very shallow water (less than 10 feet), however, update rates as much as 60 times per second can be achieved. Speed: Speed is the rate at which the boat moves through the water. Boat speed can be measured as Speed Over Ground or Speed Through Water. Speed Over Ground is provided by GPS, and is the measurement of the boats progress across a given distance. Speed Through Water is provided by a speed paddlewheel, and is the measurement of the flow past the boat, which may vary depending on current speed and direction. Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using downriggers, as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers. Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation, as accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement. Humminbird products allow for input and display of both sources.

Structure: Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present a discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish. This includes bottom contour features (drop-offs, humps, and holes), standing structure (stumps, timbers, brush piles) and a wide range of other potential objects (sunken boats, reefs). Humminbird units excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar configurations developed for the angler. Structure ID: Structure ID is a Humminbird feature that describes the traditional grayscale method of presenting sonar information. See Grayscale. Surface Clutter: Surface Clutter is a phenomenon where sonar returns are reflected off of tiny objects near the surface of the water, including algae and even air bubbles. Typically, saltwater environments have significantly greater surface clutter than freshwater due to continuous wind and wave action that causes aeration at the surface. The Surface Clutter menu provides manual control to bias the default settings under extreme conditions. Target Separation: Target Separation is the measurement of minimum distance that a fishfinder needs to be able to recognize two very close objects as two distinct targets (i.e. two fish hanging very close, or a fish hanging very close to structure). Humminbird fishfinders provide a very good 2 1/2 inches of target separation in shallower than 100 feet of depth. Target separation decreases as depth increases due to the need for longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth. See Pulse Width. Thermoclines: Thermoclines are water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures. Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour. Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels. Time Variable Gain: Time Variable Gain is a processing step applied to the sonar return to normalize the data so that objects of equal size (i.e. fish) appear to be the same size, even if they are separated by a good distance. Time Variable Gain is a fundamental attribute of good sonar, but is often promoted as a feature. Total Screen Update: A Humminbird feature that refreshes and updates all the sonar information on the display when a range change occurs. Without Total Screen Update, only the most recent sonar information would be drawn to the 171
new range, and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen at the old range. Transducer: The transducer is part of the sonar system, which mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water, that converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy, and that forms the sonar beam in turn. Internally, the transducer consists of one or more piezo electric disks that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave. This element also works in reverse, converting the returned sound energy back into an electrical signal that the receiver interprets. Transducers are available for many specific mounting applications for the boat, such as a transom mount, trolling motor mount, etc. Humminbird offers many sophisticated transducers, often with multiple piezo electric elements designed to form specifically-shaped sonar beams, providing the angler with superior tools for finding and catching fish. See Transmitter and SONAR. Transmitter: The transmitter and receiver are matched parts of the sonar system that send (transmit) and listen to (receive) the sonar signals, and work in conjunction with the transducer. Humminbird transmitters have an extremely fast cycling design that can send signals up to 60 times per second, as well as produce the varying levels of power output needed for different depths and conditions. Additionally, the transmitter has the capability to create very precise sonar pulses needed for a high degree of target separation. Humminbird receivers are extremely sensitive, but within a narrow bandwidth to discriminate against noise from external sources. Additionally, the receiver offers a wide dynamic range which provides the ability to receive very strong signals alternating with very weak signals, without the strong signal overwhelming the weak signal. See Transducer and Noise. TripLog: TripLog is a Humminbird feature that provides an on-screen counter for Elapsed Time, Average Speed and Total Distance traveled, and requires a speed input to activate the feature. TripLog appears on the Big Digits View, and can be reset to zero through the TripLog menu. TrueArch: TrueArch is a Humminbird feature that provides true fish arches, not artificial arches or symbols. Humminbird units are capable of producing fish arches due to the wide 60 sonar beam of DualBeam PLUS, an extremely sensitive sonar receiver. See Fish Arch.

DIGITAL GPS MAPS

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New Humminbird 2010 GPS/Sonar models will come preloaded with the updated software to run LakeMaster GPS charts.

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For 2009 and older Humminbird GPS/Sonar models, you will be required to download an update from the Humminbird Website www.humminbird.com. Once you have registered your product you will have access to the update, which will require you to download a file to a blank SD card. After the download is complete, insert the SD card into your GPS unit, follow the on screen instructions, and your unit will now display the LakeMaster Humminbird Digital Fishing Charts.
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