Insignia 450TX User's Manual
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1. 450TXTRI BEAD Operations Manual THANK YOU Thank you for choosing Humminbird America s 1 name in fishfinders Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality thoroughly reliable marine equipment Your Humminbird is designed for trouble free use in even the harshest marine environment In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs we offer an exclusive Service Guarantee free of charge during the first year after purchase and available at a reasonable rate after the one year period Complete details are included at the end of this manual We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and uses of your Humminbird product Also to register your purchase and help us learn more about you please fill out the warranty registration card at the back of this manual WARNING This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects Cal Date 2001 11 06 12 15 50 04 00 Reason Document is released COM a Signature Not Verified TABLE OF CONTENTS Section 1 INSTALLATION PREPARATION 2 Parts Supplied aui re EGRE 2 ACCeSSOTleS 22. species The signal intensity is EEFIENSSESHEEN normalized for depth so that a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol Fish in Left Beam Fish in Right Beam ID adds an additional piece of information to help the user locate fish On selected fish symbols the digital depth of the designated fish is drawn to help locate the fish vertically This is especially helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger operation The specific fish symbol indicates the type of sonar beam the fish is detected in This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location relative to boat movement Fish symbols which are hollow are detected in the outside two beams Hollow fish symbols facing to the right are in the right beam and therefore are to the right side of the boat as viewed from the driver seat facing forward Hollow fish symbols facing to the left are detected in the left beam and thus the fish is to the left side of the boat Solid fish symbols represent fish in the single center beam and these fish are directly under the boat ID Fish Depth Fish in Center Beam 11 USING THE 450TX CONTROL FUNCTIONS CONTROL FUNCTIONS The 450TX uses a simple six button keypad for all user input Press any button and an audible chirp confirms the control input If a button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation an audible error is heard The unit sounds multiple chirps Power The Pow
3. Also Zoom is not possible in Wide Side mode and the Zoom menu is not available MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE Your 450TX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance Follow these simple procedures to ensure your 450TX continues to deliver top performance e f the unit comes into contact with salt spray simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampened in fresh water Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the lens Chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens of the unit When cleaning the LCD protective lens use a chamois and non abrasive mild cleaner Do not wipe while dirt or grease is on the lens Be careful to avoid scratching the lens e f your boat remains in the water for long periods of time algae and other marine growth can reduce the effectiveness of the transducer Periodically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent Pivoting the transducer up in the bracket may allow better access for inspection or cleaning e If your boat remains out of the water for a long period of time it may take some time to wet the transducer when returned to the water Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles dissipate with time or you can wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water Never leave the 450TX in a closed ca
4. Menu menu disappears If you want the menu to remain on screen longer press and hold MENU the menu will remain on screen indefinitely Once you release the menu button the screen will time out Once a menu ew AUTO times out it is still considered the active menu MANUAL Press MENU to bring up the last menu used Arrow Keys The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to menu functions On the left side of every menu there are UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols The symbols indicate which ARROW button has a function in a particular situation Either one or both ARROW buttons can be used to adjust the menu function A hollow ARROW symbol means the corresponding ARROW button has no function Pressing that button will result in no adjustment and the error audible will be heard A solid ARROW symbol means the corresponding ARROW button can be used to affect the menu adjustment Abbreviated Menu The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on screen In these situations pressing the ARROW button affects the function of the active last used menu This is a short cut to menu operation An abbreviated menu appears on screen while the adjustment is made and times out A frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique After an adjustment is made to a menu function the menu times out after a few seconds and the unit returns to normal operation Menu Layout All menus use the same basic layout T
5. FSTN type display uses 4 discrete levels of gray to indicate the intensity of the returned sonar signal The 450TX can display even the smallest sonar returns with light gray pixels Larger returns are displayed with darker shades of gray If the bottom is hard and smooth the bottom depiction is narrow and dense If the bottom is soft mud or sand the depiction will be thick and less dense This indicates that much of the signal is absorbed by the soft bottom If the bottom is rocky or rugged in composition the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance Wave action also affects the bottom depiction The information drawn is a distance measurement so if the boat is moving up and down over flat bottom the bottom depiction often appears in regular variations that match wave timing Structure Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom The sonar configuration of the 450TX is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible Grass trees stumps wrecks or other debris are accurately displayed however the depiction of these objects varies with boat speed and direction The best way to learn to interpret structure is to operate the 450TX over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those conditions on screen Surface Clutter Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface that is rich in algae and other growth and often is aerat
6. The digital depth number shows the water depth directly beneath the transducer location Depth Range The depth range is shown to the right of the screen The upper number is O indicating the surface of the water The lower number is one of the nine depth ranges available that best match the depth of the USING THE 450TX WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN Bottom Depiction Zero Line R a Water Depth Depth Range Figure B water As the depth of the water changes the range changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom representation on screen When in Auto mode the horizontal line at the top of the screen is the n zero line gap in this line This gap indicates the unit is updating the display even if the bottom is not visible on screen or if the bottom information is not changing New sonar information appears on the right side of the graphic area of the display and moves to the left as new information is displayed The 450TX automatically selects the appropriate depth range to show the depth of water beneath the transducer This range is selected so the bottom representation is typically shown about down the display representing the surface of the water Occasionally there is a Surface Clutter Rocky Bottom Hard Bottom Soft Bottom USING THE 450TX WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN Bottom The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom The
7. The simulator is invaluable for OPTIONS learning how to operate the 450TX SIMULATOR DIAGNOSTIC There are two ways to start the simulator If the unit is powered off press and hold the POWER button for approximately three seconds until you hear a continuous chirp The simulator can also be started by selecting the SIMULATOR Simulator option on the start up screen after you power up the unit When this screen is shown simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulator is highlighted When the screen times out the unit will be in simulator mode Once the Simulator mode is selected the next screen will allow you to select either down simulator or side simulator The down selection simulates normal operation of the unit with the Tri beam transducer connected Down simulator is the default setting so if no adjustment is made the down simulator will be selected The side simulator simulates operation with a Wide Side transducer connected This is an excellent way to see if you like the way the unit works using the optional Wide Side transducer When in simulator operation the 450TX responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation so feel free to experiment or to customize the unit for your particular operation To exit Simulator mode power the unit off USING THE 450TX WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN FEATURE MEMORY If your 450TX is installed with a transducer connected any changes yo
8. cause for the perceived problem USING THE DIAGNOSTIC DIAGHOSTIC FEATURE SELF TEST aia Passed RIT NM beam The 450TX contains a powerful diagnostic tool that can aid in determining the cause of a problem uuu To use the Diagnostic feature Connected select the Diagnostic feature on acm TIHE the start up menu on the initial 777 enw Shrs screen Press WIEW for next screen Self Test Initially the 450TX will perform a self test This test confirms the operation of all internal circuitry At the conclusion of the test one of two messages will appear Passed indicates the internal test discovered no failures Failed indicates a significant internal problem was discovered and the unit requires factory service A code number appears that tells repair personnel where the problem is Transducer The first connection tested is Transducer input If a transducer is detected Tri Beam or Wide Side appears If a series of dashed lines is shown no transducer is connected or there is a problem with the transducer or cable ADVANCED FEATURES USING DIAGNOSTIC If you are using multiple transducers switch between transducers to confirm the connections for each Boat Speed Water Temperature Connection Other connections tested include the boat speed and surface water temperature sensors These accessory sensors can be purchased independently or together as a single sensor see the Humminbird Ac
9. determines the depth of the bottom even if it is not visible on screen Using manual Depth Range control you can view sonar information from the area near the surface in great detail To return to automatic Depth Range control press the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears on screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO Zoom The 450TX uses a greatly enhanced Zoom capability called Depth Range TruZoom which offers expanded information on a select area of sonar information Zoom is similar to Depth Range because it controls the range of information displayed on screen Zoom however allows selection of ranges beneath the surface so any area of water between the surface and the bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information By using the full display to show a small area of coverage the effective display resolution is increased and the unit s ability to separate close targets is enhanced The Zoom ranges available are dependent on the current depth range In the 5m 15 depth range TruZoom displays a range equal to one half the current depth range In the 10m 30 20m 60 40m 120 60m 180 80m 2407 110m 360 150m 480 and 185m 600 200M AUTO MANUAL 17 18 USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS depth ranges TruZoom displays a range equal to one fourth the current depth range The box at the right side of the screen outlines the area to be zoomed OFF
10. for extended periods it 1 3 may be desirable to update the display at a slower rate The closer the update rate matches boat speed the more accurate is the graphic depiction of the terrain beneath your boat Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update rate 1 is the slowest 5 is the fastest Use the MENU button to advance to the next menu The Display Speed setting is remembered when the unit is powered off Battery Alarm The Battery Alarm Option allows you to select the voltage level at which the Battery Alarm activates OF TIONS At the Battery Alarm menu under options you will note that the default setting is OFF BATTERY ALARM Push the DOWN ARROW BUTTON to select the feature ON Push the DOWN ARROW OFF v 0 ADJUST DOWN ARROW BUTTONS select a voltage BUTTON again to move into the ADJUST between 9 0 and 12 0 BATTERY ALARM setting Using the UP and When the voltage drops below your selected voltage an audible alarm will sound and a battery alarm icon will be displayed on screen with current voltage level Bottom Black There are two selections available Off and On The factory setting is OPTIOHS Off With this setting the 450TX displays the bottom using 4 level grayscale This i3 ad On allows you to determine the texture and relative hardness of the bottom Selecting Bottom Black ON causes the unit to blacken in the display below the bottom USIN
11. places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull This technique produces the least signal loss and provides a way to adjust the transducer after installation The mounting hardware included is designed to protect both the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in the water or when trailering As Transom Mounted Transducer alternative to transom Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss The hull of the boat must be single layer construction not double hulled Also any air trapped in the lamination of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from passing through INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat and through experimentation high speed operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved Two part slow cure epoxy is required to glue the transducer in place ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 450TX comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats However there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer Inboard boats wood or metal hulls and sail boats create unique transducer moun
12. Fa ea wee xp XR uem eo i eo es 2 Installation Overview 000000002 cee eee 2 Alternative Transducers and Mounting Methods 4 Transducer Exchange 00 00000005 5 Section 2 USING THE 450TX 222 2205 6 How Sonar Works lins 6 Simulator Operation liliis 7 What You See On Screen n a aaua aaau llle 8 Control Functions lille 12 Menu FUNCIONS as aee dere ea oa noe ee eee bee 15 Section 3 ADVANCED FEATURES 26 USING Diagnostic s asda tox dud tdeo 26 Using Alternative Transducers 29 Section 5 MAINTENANCE sss lss n 31 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 31 SPECITICALIONS iue cue acte REY Pace duas 35 PN530977 1 Rev 11015E INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your 450TX please ensure the following parts are included in the box e 450TX fishfinder e Transducer with 6m 20 of cable and mounting hardware kit Mounting system and mounting hardware kit e 2m 6 power cable Publications kit If any of these items is missing contact your local distributor ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement and expand the capability of your new 450TX These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one year warranty The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions o
13. G THE 450TX This gives the user easiest recognition of the bottom location even from a great distance The 450TX remembers the Bottom Black setting when powered off Fish ID There are three selections available Off ID ON and Adjust The factory setting is ID On With Fish ID Off sonar returns are displayed as raw information There is no interpretation made by the unit Selecting ID Off also disables the fish alarm ID On enables the 450TX to interpret the raw sonar data and using a variety of techniques depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols Further identification shows which beam the fish is detected in The 450TX also displays the depth beneath the surface with the corresponding fish symbol Selecting Adjust and making incremental changes enhances the fishfinder s ability to identify sonar returns as fish symbols Increasing the value to a number greater than zero shows more fish symbols on screen In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns such as baitfish as fish symbols Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish symbols on screen In eb MENU FUNCTIONS Bottom Black View 68 7 4 TEMP SPEED T ETSIETIS a Si ADJUST OPTIOHS Raw Sonar ID On sem 23 24 USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS this case smaller sonar retu
14. MANUAL Sone The 450TX shows Zoom range in conjunction with the full depth range The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display The area which is being enlarged by Zoom is indicated by the square box Zoom can either operate automatically in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom or manually in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range Automatic Zoom is especially Uoper Zoom Limit helpful when looking for structure or bottom detail The Automatic Zoom keeps the bottom in view even in quickly changing terrain Manual Zoom provides detailed information of any area from the surface to the bottom In Manual Zoom the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes To operate Zoom press MENU repeatedly Lower Zoom Limit until the Zoom menu is on screen Three options are available Off Factory Setting Auto Automatic bottom tracking Zoom and Manual User controlled Zoom range Press the DOWN ARROW once to highlight Auto or twice to highlight Manual If Manual is selected a submenu will appear allowing manual zoom range adjustment When the menu disappears full range information is displayed on the right as always The square box indicates the Zoom range In Auto Zoom the box will move vertically to remain in the general USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS area of the bottom return The
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16. cessories catalog If the sensors are connected and working properly a connected message appears The speed input feature only works when the boat is in motion as the paddle wheel on the speed sensor must rotate to be detected Voltage Input Another connection tested is the voltage input and is especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems The current input voltage is displayed If voltage fluctuations or power supply in excess of 20 VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage Often small outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain Also if you are using the 450TX in a portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery Diagnostic can be used to evaluate the health of the battery by showing the current voltage Total Time The total time category indicates the total time the unit has been in use since shipped from the factory It is normal for some hours to appear in the total time when the unit is new due to factory testing While DIAGHOSTIC SOMAR BEAMS LEFT FIGHT LEHTER Upper Range Limit se 83 aT Amplitude Readout Sonar Return Lower Range Limit Depth Use DIAGHOSTIC Menu to exit 27 28 ADVANCED FEATURES USING DIAGNOSTIC this is often of interest to the user it is primarily a dia
17. e to force the power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly If the connector is reversed the unit will not work Examine the contacts on the back of the unit to ensure there is no corrosion Finally ensure the unit is firmly seated on the mount The electrical contacts are not made until the unit is fully seated Ensure the metal cable retainer is properly installed in the mount If not the power connection may push out when the unit is put on the mount 2 There is no transducer detected The 450TX has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is connected First ensure that an appropriate transducer connector is positioned correctly in the connector holder and that the unit is fully seated on the mount The 450TX will work with the standard tri beam transducer Second inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks kinks or cuts in the outer casing of the cable Also ensure the transducer is fully submerged in water If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again If none of MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING these items identifies an obvious problem the transducer itself is probably the problem Be sure to include the transducer if returning the unit for repair 3 There is no bottom reading visible on the display There are a number of possible causes for this condition If the loss of bottom information occurs only at high boat s
18. ed by wind or wave action This area of water Thermocline Second Return interferes with sonar transmission and often appears on screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0 line Thermoclines Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature These are easily t iris identified by the continuous f Oo nature of the return cl TG 4 8 TEMP SPEED 60 USING THE 450TX CONTROL FUNCTIONS Second Returns When a sonar signal is reflected off the bottom back to the transducer there is often enough energy left in the signal to be reflected off the surface of the water back to the bottom a second time Second returns appear as a slightly weaker bottom representation exactly twice the depth of the primary bottom return The second return is most likely to occur in shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom Fish ID The 450TX uses advanced signal processing to further evaluate any sonar return between the surface and the bottom For instance a small school of bait fish usually appears as a dense cluster of individual dots If the return meets certain additional criteria a fish symbol will be assigned There are three different size fish symbols used to indicate the intensity of the sonar return While signal intensity is a good indicator of relative fish size different species of fish have different sonar characteristics so it is not always possible to distinguish fish size between varying 74 6 8
19. er button powers the 450TX up for normal operation When the unit is on POWER turns the unit off POWER can also be used to go directly into Simulator mode To enter simulator with the unit powered off press and hold POWER for several seconds until a continuous chirp is heard Light LIGHT controls the unit s display backlight With the unit powered on press LIGHT once to turn the backlight on low Press LIGHT a second time to turn the backlight on medium a third time to turn the backlight on high and a fourth time to turn the backlight off The backlight is very effective for low light and nighttime operation When the backlight is on the 450TX will consume more power than with the backlight off This is important when using the 450TX in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery or when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery 900 When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications you can prolong the battery life by using the backlight at a minimum The three lower buttons MENU UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW work together to control the 450TX menu controlled user functions View VIEW selects one of several screen configurations or views possible depending on the transducer in use When using the standard Tri beam transducer without the optional speed temp sensor connected the VIEW button toggles the display between the full screen 2D View and the Large Digital Read
20. f the many accessories available and ordering information All Humminbird accessories are available through your full service Humminbird dealer INSTALLATION OVERVIEW The 450TX consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in use The control head mounts on a quick disconnect mounting system that swivels and tilts providing flexibility for viewing from almost anywhere on the boat The transducer converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW display on the control head It should be installed in contact with the surface of the water in an area that has smooth water flow usually on the transom of the boat There are several mounting options for the transducer Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat Determining How to Mount the Transducer The 450TX includes a model XT 6 TB 90 transducer This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat The transom installation which is the most widely used
21. gnostic tool for the repair technician should the unit need service Sonar Beams The second Diagnostic screen provides valuable information about the sonar function of the 450TX The three columns of information show the raw sonar signal as it is seen by the unit This information is useful in both troubleshooting a potential fault as well as aiding in the transducer installation for through the hull installations only The sonar diagrams indicate the returned signal of each sonar pulse transmission By analyzing these diagrams the user can gain additional insight into the performance of the unit The diagrams show time delay distance on the vertical axis and amplitude or strength of return on the horizontal axis An amplitude number shows the relative strength of each return signal The depth number shows the depth of water beneath the boat as measured by each of the three beams With the boat stationary over a flat consistent bottom the sonar returns from the left and right beams should be identical Any discrepancy between these signals may indicate a problem with the location of the transducer Often voids or irregularities in the laminated hull of a fiberglass boat will block or degrade one or more of the sonar signals By referring to this screen prior to permanently mounting a through the hull transducer the location can be adjusted until no visible loss is observed The diagram of the center beam cannot be compa
22. he heading at the top describes the menu function The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment In menus that have several possible settings a range of adjustment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting Within the menu are the options available The selected option or current setting is highlighted in the black box If no adjustment is made this is the selected setting Press an ARROW button while the menu is displayed to select another option USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS SEMSITMAT Heading Arrow Symbols Up Arrow Option Selected Setting Down Arrow Option Several of the menus are multi step In some situations if an adjustment is made additional options become available for further adjustment Examples of these multi step menus are Depth Range Depth Alarm and Zoom See the detailed description of each function for further explanation Menu Functions Sensitivity The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver The 450TX automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present Noise can be caused by other electronic devices engines trolling motors propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others The user has the option of adjusting the Sensitivity higher or lower based on personal preference Yo
23. is a discrepancy between the indicated speed and another speed measurement device on the boat the speed measurement can be varied to improve accuracy Remember the speed paddle wheel measures speed through the water not speed over ground Speed offset is remembered after power is disconnected Depth Offset The Depth Offset allows the user to select the point on the boat from which the depth measurement is made Selecting a positive value adds distance to the measurement If the transducer is mounted 3 feet beneath the MENU FUNCTIONS UHITS SPEED FRANCAIS ITALIANO 26 ADVANCED FEATURES USING DIAGNOSTIC waterline a positive 3 will show the correct depth from the surface of the water Another frequent use of depth offset is to show the depth beneath the deepest point of the hull A negative value equal to the distance from the transducer location and the deepest point of the hull will have the same effect as mounting the transducer at the deepest point Depth offset is remembered after power is disconnected Reset With the many User Options available to customize the 450TX it is easy to configure the unit in such a way that it is detrimental to a particular use By using the Reset function all variable or user controlled features of the 450TX are returned to the factory settings The Reset function is an important first step in troubleshooting problems to ensure that a user selected setting is not the
24. l sources Noise can be caused by other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronics and see if the problem goes away Noise can also be caused by the engine If engine noise is causing the interference the problem will intensify at higher RPMs Increase the engine speed with the boat stationary to isolate this cause Propeller cavitation can appear as noise on screen If the transducer is mounted too close to the propeller the turbulence generated can interfere with the sonar signal Ensure that the transducer is mounted at least 15 38cm from the prop SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency 200 kHz and 455 kHz Power Qutput wea eaves MER RIS 300 Watts RMS So CARE oak ASD tate 2400 Watts Peak to Peak Area of Coverage 90 continuous coverage TOP RUE puta acd D Center 20 at 10 db NND qr NT 2 Side Beams 45 at 10 db Power Requirement less 10 20 VDC Display hes Ree te eStore FSTN LCD ECD Matix wed Aaa fue Y edes 160 H x 160 V Viewing Area ww we eee 10cm H x 7 6cm V V sium tints eU aera Gents irte subeat 4 H x 3 Mounting REESE bie Quick Disconnect Mount Unit Size 19 4cm H x 20cm W x 11cm D S 798 H x 778 W x 438 D Transducer Standard XT 6 TB 90 Transducer Cable Length 6 metres 20 Depth Ranges 5 10 20 40 60 80 110 150 amp 185 metres 15 30 60 120 180 240 360 480 amp 600 Zoom R
25. left side of the screen is a magnified view of the information seen inside the Zoom range box The upper and lower depth limits of the Zoom range are shown on the right side of the Zoom view It is not possible to use Zoom in conjunction with the Large Digital View To disable Zoom press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on screen Use the UP ARROW to highlight Off and let the menu time out When the unit is powered off the Zoom menu returns to Zoom Off Depth Alarm The 450TX contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths The alarm is adjustable to depths of 6m 2 to 30m 99 When the alarm is enabled an audible alarm sounds if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth The alarm sounds continuously for about five seconds and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water Additionally the 450TX can anticipate quickly changing terrain and sound the Depth Alarm before the bottom depth actually reaches the preset alarm depth DEPTH ALARM 19 20 USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish or other targets not connected to the bottom The Fish Alarm has three different settings that correspond to the three different size fish symbols shown on screen The default setting is OFF With the Large fish only setting the 450TX alarms on only those targets that are represen
26. ment press the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW button Depth Range The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on the graphic area of the display There are nine depth ranges available The top of the range is always O or the surface of the water Ranges of 0 15 0 30 0 60 0 120 0 180 0 240 0 360 0 480 and 0 600 are available In the metric selection ranges of 0 5 0 10 0 20 0 40 0 60 0 80 0 110 0 150 and 0 185 metres are available The range that positions the bottom depiction closest to the bottom of the screen will best utilize the available display resolution DEPTH RANGE The 450TX automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about down the total range for example in 6m 20 of water the 0 10m 0 30 range would be selected This provides the best display resolution and therefore the best target separation possible The Depth Range can be adjusted manually Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible Two options are available Auto and Manual The manual setting enables you to adjust the current depth range setting The unit no longer adjusts the Depth Range to the most appropriate range for bottom display Often the USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS DEPTH RANGE AUTO 30 Fr 120 bottom may not be visible on screen The digital depth readout always
27. o locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat The Wide Side transducer can be connectedly directly to the 450TX or used in conjunction with the standard transducer through a transducer switch When used with a switch in conjunction with the Tri Beam transducer the 450TX recognizes which transducer is connected whenever the switch position is changed 29 30 ADVANCED FEATURES USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS When a Wide Side transducer is connected the screen display changes to display the information from the side looking elements The Wide Side transducer has four views available Left Right Down and Both These views are controlled by the View button The default view is both in which information from both the left and right elements are displayed on screen The digital depth of the water beneath your boat is always present Viewing both left and right sides simultaneously gives you an excellent tool when searching for bait fish in open water or when following a creek bed However you will have a greater display resolution if you view only one side The down view is similar to the traditional view when using the standard transducer however there is no Tri Beam information available such as fish location When operating in Wide Side mode the range must be adjusted manually since the bottom is often not visible on screen Ranges of 5m 15 10m 30 20m 60 and 40m 120 are available
28. out View The 2D View is the default view and the view which is first seen at power up Pressing VIEW again will select the Large Digital Readout View which 42 increases the size of key digital information so that it can be viewed from a great distance Normal 2D information is displayed on the right side of the display Pressing VIEW again will toggle the display back to the 2D view When using the standard Tri beam transducer with optional speed temp sensor connected the VIEW button toggles the display between the full screen 2D View the Chart View and the Large Digital Readout View The Chart View shows only the digital depth readout leaving more screen area for fish location and bottom depiction If a Wide Side transducer is being used see Using Alternative Transducers the VIEW button is used to select one of four views available Both Left Right and Down You can select side simulator to view this presentation even if a Wide Side transducer is not connected Menu MENU displays a menu on screen for adjustment In normal operation pressing MENU repeatedly cycles through all available menus A menu remains on screen for several seconds and can be adjusted by using the ARROW keys If no adjustment is made in the allotted time the the USING THE 450TX CONTROL FUNCTIONS 2d View SPEED TEMPERATURE 2 H3 SPEED kts Chart View 14 USING THE 450TX CONTROL FUNCTIONS
29. peeds the transducer needs adjusting If the digital depth readout is working but there is no bottom visible on screen it is possible the depth range has been adjusted manually to a range lower than what is needed to display the bottom Also in very deep water it may be necessary to manually increase the sensitivity setting to maintain a graphic depiction of the bottom If you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the 450TX ensure the switch is in the correct position to connect a transducer that is in water If a trolling motor transducer is selected and the trolling motor is out of water no sonar information appears If none of the above solve the problem inspect the transducer cable from end to end for breaks kinks or cuts in the outer casing of the cable If the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again If none of these items identifies an obvious problem the transducer itself may be the problem Be sure to in clude the transducer if returning the unit for repair 4 When in very shallow water I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication The 450TX will work reliably in water 2 6m or deeper The depth is measured from the transducer not necessarily from the surface 5 The unit comes on before I press POWER and won t turn off Check the transducer cable if the outer jacket of the cable has been cu
30. r or trunk the extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to repair the 450TX yourself There are no user serviceable parts inside and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly to ensure the waterproof integrity of the housing Repairs should be performed only by authorized Humminbird technicians 31 32 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING Many requests for repair received by Humminbird involve units that do not actually need repair These units are returned no problem found If you have a problem with your 450TX use the following troubleshooting guide before sending your unit in for repair The 450TX contains several tools that can aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases 1 Nothing happens when I turn the unit on Check the power cable connection at both ends Be sure the cable is connected correctly to a reliable power source red lead to positive black lead to negative or ground Ensure the power available at the mount is between 10 and 20 VDC If the unit is wired through a fuse panel ensure the panel is powered Often accessory fuse panels are controlled by a separate switch or the ignition switch Also often a fuse can appear to be good when in fact is not Check the fuse with a tester or replace it with a fuse known to be good Check the power connection to the 450TX It is possibl
31. red to the left and right beams as this beam is a different frequency and beam width The diagram is useful in ensuring that the center beam is present and of sufficient strength The depth of the water beneath the boat is shown for each of the three beams In operation only the center beam is used to display this depth however the depth number is another means of comparison When in diagnostic two menus are available to the user Depth Range and ADVANCED FEATURES USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS Diagnostic The Depth Range menu 2 can be used normally to control the range of information displayed in the Diagnostic diagrams The Diagnostic menu is used to exit the Diagnostic function and return to the Start Up screen USING ALTERNATIVE d 5 TRANSDUCERS 1 TH 4 5 TEMP SPEED FIGHT 2 EE 1 Wide side operation The Wide Side Transducer is a specialized side looking transducer that is extremely useful for bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open water The Wide Side transducer uses three m LerT 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 degree area of coverage This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom 9 4 directly beneath your boat The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 degree A en 68 7 4 area of coverage The side looking TEMP SPEED elements can be used independently or together t
32. rns are disregarded This is useful for eliminating many small sonar returns when seeking larger species of fish The 450TX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off e CI SMALL Numeral Size Two options are available Big and Small The factory setting is Big With this setting the digital depth and speed and temp numerals are drawn large enough to be read from across the boat The big numerals occupy space on the display that could be used for the graphics area Hence the small numerals option With small numerals selected a greater amount of the display area is available for the graphic view This effectively increases the display resolution of the unit Numeral Size settings are remembered when powered off Transducer The Transducer Option controls TRAHSDUCER the 450TXs ability to determine the transducer connected If you are using the standard tri beam transducer or wide side TRI BEAM transducer no adjustment to this menu is needed unless the transducer develops a fault which is a rare occurrence The factory setting for the Transducer menu is Auto The transducer menu selections will be remembered when the 450TX is turned off If a faulty transducer is connected the 450TX may not change the screen presentation to match the transducer In this instance you may need to manually select Tri beam for the tri beam transducer or Side for the WideSide transducer Often a transducer switch i
33. s used to connect two tri beams transducers or a tri beam and a wide side to the 450TX In Auto the 450TX identifies the transducer as the switch is changed Only if the transducer is faulty do you need to manually identify the transducer in the menu When using a dual beam DHS W and tri beam transducer together with a switch leave the menu set to Tri beam When using a dual beam and Wide Side transducer together with a switch manually select the correct transducer in the menu each time the switch is changed USING THE 450TX Units Speed Units of Speed allows the selection of MPH statute miles per hour or KTS nautical miles per hour Use the Arrow buttons to highlight the desired selection Units Depth The Units Depth function allows the user to select the units of measurement for the depth readout FEET and METRES are available The 450TX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Languages There are thirteen languages available within the Languages option menu English French Italian German Norwegian Swedish Spanish Finnish Portuguese Polish Danish Hungarian and Dutch To select your language push the UP or DOWN ARROW BUTTONS to scroll through the list The 450TX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Speed Offset The Speed Offset option allows the user to compensate for differences in hull design and its effect on the accuracy of the speed measurement If there
34. t and the cable is in contact with bare metal you need to repair the cut with electrical tape If there is no problem with the cable disconnect the transducer from the unit and see if the problem is corrected to confirm the source of the problem 33 34 MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOOTING 6 get gaps in the reading at high speeds Your transducer needs adjusting If the transducer is transom mounted there are two adjustments available to you height and running angle Make small adjustments and run the boat at high speeds to determine the effect It may take several tries to optimize high speed operation This can also be a result of air or turbulence in the transducer location caused by rivets ribs etc 7 My unit loses power at high speeds Your 450TX has over voltage protection that turns the unit off when input voltage exceeds 20 VDC Some outboard motors do not effectively regulate the power output of the engine s alternator and can produce voltage in excess of 20 volts when running at high RPMs The 450TX displays input voltage in the Diagnostic screen Use this readout to determine if the voltage exceeds 20 VDC 8 The screen begins to fade out Images are not as sharp as normal Check the input voltage using Diagnostic The 450TX will not operate on input voltages below 10 VDC 9 The display shows many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity settings You are seeing noise or interference caused by one of severa
35. ted by the large fish symbols The 450TX can be set to alarm on only large and medium fish or set to alarm on all fish Once the Fish Alarm is enabled the 450TX emits an audible beep when the selected size fish symbol appears on screen FISH ALARM Fish Alarm settings are remembered when the unit a OFF is powered off C3 quce dic eco Triplog Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the Temp Speed Sensor TRIPLOG skem SHOW Since Triplog requires information from the Temp Speed sensor to operate if this sensor is not detected by the 450TX the Triplog menu will not appear as an option Triplog provides four pieces of information the total time elapsed since power up or reset the distance traveled since the 450TX was powered up or reset the average speed and the input voltage from your boat s electrical system USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS The time speed and distance 1 calculations are useful for tracking PS 3F 8 5 28 your progress on a trip The input BVB SPEEL Iu x voltage is useful for determining armek the condition of the charging system of the boat When used in a portable application or whenever the 450TX is operated from a T battery source the voltage id number can be used to determine Fie 93 battery life The 450TX will operate 65 fle ga 120 at voltages from 10 to 20 VDC Voltages in excess of 20 or less than 10 VDC ca
36. ting needs Alternate transducers and mounting methods are detailed below Portable Mounting The standard transducer can be adapted for portable installations using part number MHX PT2 This accessory adapts your trans ducer to a suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull or other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using part number AD STM 7 This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors Thru Hull Mounting Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective Also hulls that are very thick or are double layered or made from materials such as INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE wood or metal which do not conduct sonar signals make inside the hull mounting inadvisable Thru hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer with the waterline Also since special tools and knowledge may be required to perform this type of installation it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to your local distribu
37. tion size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 70m 240 and back again in less than 1 4 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal The 450TX is a dual frequency tri beam unit and generates three distinct sonar signals one narrow two wide Each signal is optimized for a particular purpose First the center beam transmits at a frequency of 200 kHz in a 20 degree narrow symmetrical pattern for greater depth capability and excellent detail Information from this center beam is used to draw the graphic representation of the bottom on the display The left and right beams are generated at 455 kHz for increased sonar resolution and are shaped in an elliptical pattern for greater area of coverage Information from these two beams in conjunction with the center beam is used to accurately detect the presence and location of fish The combination of the three beams and dual frequencies provides the best possible combination of a large area of coverage and a high level of detail USING THE 450TX SIMULATOR OPERATION Actual depth capability depends on factors such as bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation Units will typically read to deeper depths in fresh water than in salt water SIMULATOR OPERATION The 450TX contains a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the START UP water
38. tor Some transducers may have additional costs Refer to the Accessory catalog or contact your local distributor BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin installation of the 450TX The fold out installation guide included provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template at the front of this manual In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and operation A powered hand drill and various drill bits e Phillips and flat head screw drivers A ruler or measuring tape Pen or pencil 12 volt power source your boat s battery A 1 amp fuse A fuse holder if you are wiring directly to the boat s battery e Silicone sealant for sealing drilled holes e 2 part slow cure epoxy for inside the hull transducer installations USING THE 450TX HOW SONAR WORKS HOW SONAR WORKS Your Humminbird unit uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects define the bottom terrain as well as determine distance Sonar technology is based on sound waves Your Humminbird unit sends out a sound wave signal With this signal it determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off an object Your Humminbird uses the reflected signal to interpret loca
39. u make to the set up or User Options see Control Functions while in Simulator are retained in the units memory This allows you to use simulator to experiment with the various set up options and retain your selected settings for normal operation If you are using the 450TX in Simulator when no transducer is connected any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off The 450TX will return to Factory Settings or options selected when last used with a transducer if no transducer is connected IMPORTANT A transducer must be connected to the 450TX in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode If no transducer is detected the unit defaults to pre selected options when powered off What You See On Screen Your 450TX uses a 160 x 160 matrix FSTN LCD display This display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures At initial power up the 450TX uses settings that were set at the factory After initial use the 450TX will remember the settings you enter Figure A There are several elements on screen that are common to all modes of operation Temperature Speed The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms depending on whether the optional Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure A shows the default view when the Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure B shows the default view when the Temp Speed accessory is not installed Depth
40. u can select one of 11 sensitivity settings from 5 to 5 A setting of O factory setting has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control Increasing the sensitivity 1 through 5 enables the unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns By decreasing the sensitivity 1 through 5 the unit effectively filters small sonar returns In murky or muddy water it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles In very clear or very deep water it may be helpful to increase the sensitivity since even the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user SEHSITIVIT Range of Adjustment Indicator 15 16 USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS To adjust Sensitivity press MENU repeatedly until the Sensitivity heading is displayed When the Sensitivity menu appears use the UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity or the DOWN ARROW to reduce sensitivity To sequence through the available settings press and hold either ARROW button Release the button at the setting you want to select Low Sensi High Sensitivity Sensitivity at 0 tivity After an adjustment is made the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting is in affect If additional time is needed to study a menu press and hold the MENU button and the menu will remain on screen indefinitely If you need to make an additional adjust
41. use the unit to power off The Triplog resets at power off OPTIOHS 18 60 142 Triplog Options The Options Menu is a series of linked menu functions used initially to set your preferences Once your preferences are selected it is unlikely these functions need to be accessed during the normal operation of the product There are thirteen Option menus Contrast Display Speed Battery Alarm Bottom Black Fish ID Numeral size Transducer Units Speed Units Depth Languages Speed Offset Depth Offset and Reset Press the View button at any time to exit options and return to normal operation Contrast The Contrast function allows the user to control the level of contrast of the LCD display The OP TIOHS 450TX will automatically adjust the display contrast to compensate for changing ambient temperatures however some situations may occur where manual adjustment will provide a higher level of contrast Eleven contrast settings 5 to 5 are possible The display contrast will change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can easily be adjusted Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection 21 22 USING THE 450TX MENU FUNCTIONS OP TIOHS Display Speed Display Speed controls the rate at which the graphic information moves across the display There are 5 possible speeds the fastest rate 5 is the factory setting If your boat is stationary or DISPLAY SPEED moving very slowly
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