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1. 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 18 a www_reelschematic com lt Bottom Presentation As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance Bottom Contour Profile with RTS Window Temp Speed Accessory is optional Hard Bottom Soft Bottom Rocky Bottom gt P um AS t whe Pr Y P wi 2 p r r y sg et oN x thy per e e gt 5 r rd aes sates b rae en HE Z a Pa ok i 3 4 5 m s The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either Inverse default WhiteLine Structure ID or Bottom Black See Sonar X Press Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view ae LY Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display Structure ID represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the d
2. 531444 1 A o 12 33 PM Page 1 323 Operations Manual 5314441 A Fishfinder HUMMINBIRD 300 Series www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 2 Thank You Thank you for choosing Humminbird America s 1 name in fishfinders Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality thoroughly reliable marine equipment Your Humminbird is designed for trouble free use in even the harshest marine environment In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs we offer an exclusive Service Policy free of charge during the first year after purchase and available at a reasonable rate after the one year period For complete details see the separate warranty card included with your unit We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1 800 633 1468 or visit our website at www humminbird com WARNING This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service pe
3. To Restore Defaults 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 41 Select Views Advanced Select Views sets the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible The following views are available Sonar View Sonar Zoom View e Split Sonar View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher e Self Test e Accessory Test Select Views wane The display status of these views can be changed only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To Select Views 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Views on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure 3 The Select Views submenu will appear showing a list of all Views that can be hidden or made visible Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular view then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the View status from Visible to Hidden or vice versa 48 www 531444 an English reeischema gt Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View This Advanced A
4. 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Max Depth on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting AUTO 10 to 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 38 a LY 531444 Is hi an matic 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 46 D Water Type Water Type 4 Fresh P Advanced Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Alarms Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the default selection NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm H condition is detected NOTE In salt water what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large fish in fresh water depending on the type of fish you are seeking The salt water setting allows for a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this Also make sure that the Water Type is set accurately especially in salt water as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings To change the Water Type setting Alarms Menu 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Water Type on the Sonar main menu 2 Us
5. Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID setting On or Off Off On Default Off 33 A a Wi Fish ID Sensitivity 5 Fish ID Sensitivity l E Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID detection algorithms Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default 5 RTS Window Real Time Sonar RTS Window RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam See Real Time Sonar RTS Window for additional detail RTS Window off RTS Window Wide RTS Window Narrow To change the RTS Window setting 1 Highlight RTS Window on th
6. a Wi ti 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 56 com Select Readouts Advanced Sonar view only feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 5 fixed position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen or whether a particular window will be turned off displaying nothing in that area you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Readout 1 Temperature Readout Off ajelee Readout 3 Off Readout 4 Temperature Readout 5 Off Select Readouts Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such as Temp Speed Each data window can either be empty or contain one of the following Speed will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Temperature Triplog will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Voltage Water Speed will only be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once 49 mania 10 0 SE 10 0 Advanced Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat s keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from th
7. gt gt Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the DOWN or UP key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting 4 WAY Cursor Control Key Press MENU for Startup Options 323 Title Screen The 4 Way Cursor Control Key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required e Inall Sonar views but the Big Digits view pressing any 4 WAY Cursor Control key will activate Freeze Frame and will then allow you to position the cursor on the display 17 18 www oD reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 26 The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu a X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to G hn access the settings that are changed frequently SM a i without having to navigate through the whole menu Ore gee oe ies a system Press the MENU key once to display the X Press Menu When you select a menu item trom the XPress Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the UP or DOWN
8. Cursor keys to reactivate the X Press Menu NOTE The X Press Menu choices will vary depending on which view is active when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode X Press Menu Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar and Setup Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu then use the 4 WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information Main Menu System Normal User Mode NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode 19 P User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you
9. Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab 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 and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 990 feet or 0 to 327 meters International Models Only Default 0 26 a o www oD 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 34 Auto ID 1000 _ Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed Automatic is the default setting When in automatic mode the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually
10. adjust the Bottom View 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Inverse Structure ID WhiteLine Bottom Black Default Inverse Zoom Level 4 2x Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View and is only available on the X Press Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together Zoom Level Sonar Zoom View only To adjust the Zoom Level 1 Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level setting for the Sonar Zoom View 2x 4x 6x 8x Default 2x NOTE The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user Bottom Lock Sonar Zoom View only Bottom Lock Off gt Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom To turn on Bottom Lock 1 In the Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off 29 gt Bottom Range 15ft Bott
11. be moving the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display The Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of grayscale The grayscale used matches the bottom view grayscale setting used in the sonar history window i e Inverse Structure ID WhiteLine Bottom Black The depth of saw the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale The Wide RTS Window does not make use of grayscale the return on the display aa depth scale Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen and a cursor will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll Freeze Frame is available in Sonar Sonar Zoom and 200 83 kHz Split Sonar Views
12. mode and return to the view X Press Menu Press the MENU key once for the Sonar X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through Ifa menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu the whole menu system When the X Press Menu is displayed you can use the UP or 4 pt a DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice As soon as you alter a gt Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order parameter using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys the X Press Menu will collapse e If Freeze Frame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately Reactivate the X Press lt ff Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Powering Up the Unit Turn on your 300 Series Fishing System by Main Menu Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System The Main UMMI ressing the POWER LIGHT key The Title screen is Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu H NBIRD eae antil A Fishing System begins item quickly Alarms Sonar and Setup tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System 323 operation Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation depending on the presence D or absence of a transducer
13. navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode See Setup Menu Tab User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Total Screen Update when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen For instance by switching between Inverse and Structure ID from the X Press Menu it is possible to alternate quickly between the two viewing methods 20 www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 28 Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted e Normal e Simulator Press Right Cursor Arrow e System Status Start Up Options Menu See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected In addition your 300 Series Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transduc
14. numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner The digital readouts in the Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View PoE lt Upper Depth Range Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range Zoom View lt Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Zoomed a Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View 13 A a Wi 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam The digital readouts in the Split Sonar View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Split Sonar View 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View A Upper Depth gt Depth Range 11 A ZA 83 kHz Sonar History Lower Window Depth Range 200 kHz Sonar History Window a www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 22 Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large eas
15. the 83 kHz beam or the 200 83 kHz beams 200 83 kHz 200 kHz 83 kHz Default 200 kHz 32 oD www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 40 Fish ID Fish ID Al On p Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size Targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam are represented as Shaded Fish Symbols and targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam are represented as Hollow Fish Symbols 2 Be os or Ct 200 kHz Narrow Beam Shaded 83 kHz Wide Beam Fish Symbols Hollow Fish Symbols hA d Transducer Cone and Fish Arches When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam angle the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam and then increases as it moves out again creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display Boat speed chart speed and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch To turn Fish ID on or off 1
16. unit can be set to alarm when a fish of a certain size is detected When a target is detected and Fish ID is on a Fish ID symbol with depth is displayed The size of the symbol shows the intensity of the sonar return The unit will clearly show schools of Bait Fish as clouds of different shapes and sizes depending on the number of fish and boat speed 200 kHz Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol p Thermoclines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of many gray levels moving across the display at the same depth Soft Bottom RTS Real Time Sonar Window Battery Voltage the voltage of the boat s on the display and the depth of the bottom battery can be set to alarm if the voltage falls below a certain point connected to the 300 Series Fishing System Do Not print this page www 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 14 A reeischematic com Views The views available on your 300 Series Fishing System are e Sonar View e Zoom View e 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher View Sonar View is the default view When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in rev
17. when looking for fish or bottom structure M will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode For example if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet surface to a depth of 30 feet you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30 The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control Keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 27 A a Wi a Chart Speed 6 Chart Speed ttre chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window wil
18. with greater detail See Instant Image Update Frequency Frequency is a measure of the number of sound wave cycles per second of a sound impulse transmitted underwater A typical frequency for fishfinders is 200 kHz which offers a good balance of performance under many conditions Lower frequencies such as 50 kHz are capable of penetrating to greater depths but with less resolution Higher frequencies such as 455 kHz offer greater resolution but are limited in depth performance Humminbird uses a variety of frequencies that are optimized for specific applications Grayscale Grayscale is the use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signal on the display and is a very intuitive method of presenting information Traditionally the strongest sonar signals are represented in black and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray Grayscale Inverse Inverse Grayscale is a Humminbird feature that reverses the correlation of sonar signal strength and the shade of gray typically used to represent it The strongest sonar signals are represented by white and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively darker shades of gray While somewhat counter intuitive this method makes the sonar images crisper and has the benefit 58 a LY www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 66 of enhancing the apparent sensitivit
19. your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices The Noise Filter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The Off setting removes all filtering Low Medium and High settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns In some deep water situations the High setting may actually hinder your unit s ability to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium Hight High2 High3 Default Low Max Depth Auto Max Depth Auto E 1888 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your Fishing System can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your Fishing System will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the Fishing System will acquire bottom readings as needed within the capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that the Fishing System cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode oD To change the Max Depth setting
20. 0 ft 6 m Current Draw essccsosecsecccoecceseosereeeso1 M esses 31 Amps NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 55 12 34 PM Page 62 A a Wi Glossary Sonar Terms Alarm Depth Depth Alarm is a user controllable audible alert that sounds when depth is less than or equal to the setting Alarm Temperature Temperature Alarm is a user controllable audible alert that sounds when the water surface temperature equals the setting Backlight Backlight is a user controllable illumination for the LCD for night and low light use Beam Sonar Beam A sonar beam is the cone shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater See Cone Angle Big Digits View Big Digits View is a Humminbird feature that displays the sonar graph and enlarged digital readouts for easy reading from a distance This is a great tool when monitoring the digital depth is important such as with higher boat speeds or when viewing the unit from a distance When speed input is available the Big Digits View also shows the TripLog See TripLog Bottom Black Bottom Black isa Humminbird feature that fills in the area of the display below the bottom contour Bottom Bla
21. 200 83 kHz the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return dimming it and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows The blended information is shown in the Sonar View Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View The RTS Window in the Sonar View and the Circular Flasher View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window in the Sonar View will display the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 83 kHz the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window will display the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam To use Beam Select 1 Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 200 kHz beam
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24. CU oes S 7 42 VV i mo Mw Ae 43 Setup Menu Tab i OES IS OU E E E A A E TE E 45 Units Temp ntemational Oniy sissisotaa Eain 45 Units Distance with Temp Speed csccsscsscsssssssssssssseessssseesssessesseseesdhesee Mp giessenensenensenessesalfl 45 Units Speed with FEMI Speed ts stincseasrsivasehseses vhsatontedeveties e aE 46 TETE E oe A OA 46 Language International On y ssssssssssssssssssesssevecccsscssssseessecesceseesseesssssnensececeeeseeese Wass oeo A 46 Triplog Reset with Temp Speed ssussrrsiesssinisiinnsniea in UMMM 47 Restore Defalis cesses esvcescacesttvcesssecncteit xcaecoesasecstets card otcesiacelsceesndierunsislecsanivaseriaccouserecoebsoaceaceitensaast 47 Select Views Advanced cesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssvsssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssessessssesse 48 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar view only lt cccssescccsssssstcsssnsssssssssseioiasseteclssascocccsnssteccerbtasboadsadassss 49 P Table of Contents Depth Oriset Advanced ssrin iT ETES Temp Oset AGUGNCED rasas Nia SAE AEEA Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed only eseeessssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssseeseessseeceesseeees Troubleshooting 52 Me Doesnt Power U sczcsccxcesszestarcesasidevssusscete toute cascada ceenectd as ede fedeereChtenieatavetsaiaiaeat 300 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached C aa a e ALETE ET A E E Specifications 55 Glossary 56
25. Contact Humminbird 56 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International only are only available on products sold outside of the US by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nearest you NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed require the purchase of a separate accessory 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 www 531444 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 6 reeischematic com How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves The 300 Series Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your 300 Series Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft 70 m and back again in less than 1 4 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal SONAR is an acronym for SOu
26. GHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 51 A a Wi Troubleshooting Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair 300 Series Doesn t Power Up If your 300 Series doesn t power up use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that e The power cable is properly connected to the 300 Series control head e The power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e The fuse is operational e 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 300 Series 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 e Using t
27. Noise Noise is unintentional external sound waves that interfere with the optimal operation of sonar Noise appears as random dots on the display and is caused by a variety of sources Electrical noise from trolling motors bilge pumps VHF radios typically manifests as a consistent dot pattern Electrical noise can be isolated by selectively turning on and off other electrical devices to determine the source Often re routing the power cable or connecting to an alternative power supply second battery can help overcome electrical noise Hydrodynamic noise from propeller and or hull cavitation has a more random appearance and is generally related to boat speed so that faster operation results in more noise Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation Many Humminbird products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate 59 A a Wi Pixels Pixels are the picture elements or small square blocks that make up the image on the LCD Measured as a vertical by horizontal number i e 640V x 320H this key specification typically indicates the quality of resolution In fishfinders the total resolution vertical multiplied by horizontal is often less important than the Vertical Pixel resolution See Pixels Vertical Pixels Vertical Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a single column on an LCD display M
28. ansmitted into the water Shorter pulse widths provide better target separation but cannot travel to great depths Longer pulse widths provide better depth penetration but result in poorer target separation Humminbird varies pulse width based on depth to optimize both target separation and depth performance See Target Separation QuadraBeam QuadraBeam is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image QuadraBeam 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 60 a LY www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 68 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 fa
29. capable of producing fish arches due to the extremely sensitive DualBeam PLUS sonar receiver with its wide 60 sonar beam See Fish Arch Viewing Angle Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibility of the display when viewing from off the central axis such as when standing to the side of the fishfinder Wider viewing angles are better because the information remains visible even when viewing from the side 64 a LY www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 72 WhiteLine WhiteLine is a Humminbird feature that highlights the strongest sonar return on the display using a very light gray band This is preferred by some anglers who have grown accustomed to the feature on paper graph chart recorders WideSide WideSide is a Humminbird sonar configuration used in an optional transducer WideSide uses three sonar beams pointing to the left right and down Beams pointing to the left and right are effective for spotting fish and structure near the surface or on the bank The downlooking beam provides depth information directly below the boat X Press Menu The X Press Menu is a Humminbird feature that makes the most commonly used menu selections available with one press of the MENU key Items that appear on the X Press Menu are related to the current view and present the most logical choices for that view Zoom Zoom is a feature that focuses in on a smaller area of
30. ck is preferred by some anglers because of its high contrast and easy readability even though it can obscure bottom hardness information Bottom Contour Bottom Contour is the profile of the bottom graphed to the display as the depth changes Bottom Hardness Bottom Hardness is the density or composition of the bottom which can often be determined by interpreting the main sonar return Varying levels of hardness can be determined by interpreting the thickness of the sonar return Hard returns appear thin and black softer returns appear thicker and less black It is important to note that a sonar return from a sloping bottom can have the appearance of a softer bottom Cavitation Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propeller rotates and the boat moves through the water 56 a www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 64 Chart Speed Chart Speed is a user controllable feature that sets the speed at which sonar information moves across the display A faster setting displays sonar information from more pings and shows more detail but the information moves quickly across the display a slower setting permits viewing of more sonar history but does not display as much detail The best setting is often the user s personal choice Cone Angle The cone angle is the angular measurement of the sonar beam at a specific dB down point i e 10 dB See dB Down Point Customizable Digita
31. e Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide Narrow Off Default Wide 34 a 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 42 ae www_reelscheimatic com Zoom Width Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar Zoom View To change the Zoom Width Setting 1 Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Width setting Narrow Medium Wide Default Wide a 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 10 Advanced 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 KHz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE 83 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 83 kHz sonar returns in the 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View The 83 kHz sensitivity can be adjusted without affecting the sensitivity of the 200 kHz returns shown in the 200 kHz sonar window To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight 83 kHz Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 35 E m ne 4 On b Advanced De
32. e keel This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Depth Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 feet or 3 to 3 meters International Models only Default 0 O Temp Offset SSO Advanced Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Temp Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 50 a LY www 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 58 reeischematic com Speed Calibration 20 20 Advanced with Temp Speed only Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once when the unit is in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Speed Calibration setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Speed Calibration on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RI
33. e the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type setting Fresh Salt Default Fresh 39 40 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 48 www_reelschematic com r vente beam Se sn Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting To change the Depth Alarm setting 1 Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting OFF 1 to 100 feet or 0 5 to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID is on For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the Fish ID alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected To change the Fish ID Alarm setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off f qi O d Large 4 gt Large Medium qi aa gt Er TTE 41 A a Wi IOE Off D135 Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the 300 Series Fishing System The Low Battery Alarm shou
34. er is connected If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Fishing System can be used on the water Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off 21 P Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 300 Series Fishing System before taking your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up Manually selecting Simulator from the Start Up Options menu allows you to pre configure your 300 Series Fishing System for on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing System off Simulator 22 a 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 30 www_reelscheimatic com SYSTEM STATUS System Status SELF TEST PASSED Use System Status to view system c
35. erse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab NOTE When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen For instance by switching between Inverse and Structure ID from the X Press Menu it is possible to quickly alternate between the two viewing methods Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window as new information is received the older information is moved across the display to the left A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left corner A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Sonar View nea aahi
36. etting 1 Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Normal Language 4 English Language selects the display language for menus International Models only Language International only To change the Language setting 1 Highlight Language on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting Default English 46 a 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 54 www reelsch itiatic com ro a ae Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key ame ad ocni Restore Defaults b Restore Defaults A 4No Yesb Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution
37. ften preferred however when the water contains debris silt storm debris etc it can be difficult to pick out targets Conversely if sensitivity is set too low relevant targets may be missed 61 A a Wi 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 pe
38. h beam to be viewed individually full screen Feature Memory Feature Memory is a Humminbird feature that retains the user s menu settings in permanent memory Settings are retained even when the unit is powered off indefinitely 5 A a Wi Fish Arch A Fish Arch is the apparent arch that appears on the display when any object moves through the sonar cone The arch results from a gradual decrease in distance to an object as it moves into the sonar cone The distance to an object changes due to the conical shape of the sonar beam which causes the distance to be greater at the edges of the beam than at the center of the beam When this distance change is graphed on the display an arch appears Fish ID Fish ID is a Humminbird feature that uses advanced sonar processing algorithms to determine if a detected object is likely to be a fish When the sonar signal from an object meets strict parameters the unit draws a Fish Symbol or icon and the digital depth of the target On DualBeam and DualBeam PLUS units fish detected in the narrow center beam are shown as shaded symbols and fish detected in the wider beam are shown as hollow symbols Fish Symbol A Fish Symbol is the graphic that is displayed on the screen when Fish ID determines that a sonar return is likely to be a fish See Fish ID Freeze Frame Freeze Frame is a Humminbird feature that pauses the sonar scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied
39. he 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 e Replace the non functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 52 a www reeischematic com 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 When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens or the display contains gaps There are no fish detected even when you know they are in the water under the boat or sonar readings seem weak or faulty 11 5 2005 Possible Cause If the power output of your boat s engine is unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage protection feature Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts The transducer position may need to be adjusted A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the inter pretatio
40. hods e Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit 60 200 cycle 3kH2 200kHz e Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points 60 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1x Depth The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances ability to overcome noise better high speed performance and a LY DualBeam PLUS Sonar Your 300 Series Fishing System uses a 200 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide 60 area of coverage DualBeam PLUS sonar has a narrowly focused 20 center beam surrounded by a second beam of 60 expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth In 20 feet of water the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide The 20 center beam is focused on the bottom to show you structure weeds and cover The 60 wide beam is hunting for fish in the wide coverage area DualBeam PLUS sonar returns can be blended together viewed separately or compared side by side DualBeam PLUS is ideal for a wide range of conditions from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation www oD ae 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 10 a reeischematic com lt What s On the Display The 300 Series Fish
41. il 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 findfinders 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 a 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 Thermoc
42. ing System can display a variety of useful information about the a Depth water depth can be set to alarm Cursor available in Freeze Frame and can when the water becomes too shallow depth of a sonar return and bottom depth Speed if a Temp Speed accessory is attached the 300 Series can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled Temperature water surface temperature Timer elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory Distance distance traveled with Temp Speed Accessory Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again Use the att I appearance of the second return oO ft to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will show a strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak Cursor Dialog Box indicates cursor depth one or none at all directly below the cursor NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed are available if this device is Cursor Depth a LY Do Not print this page ae E 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 12 a www reelsch itiatic com i rea under and adjacent to your boat including the following items be positioned in the Sonar View to provide 83 kHz Wide Beam Hollow Fish Symbol below the cursor _ Structure where fish may be hiding Fish fish are displayed as arches and or fish icons and the
43. isplay WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black regardless of signal strength This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display Any targets such as fish structure and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure ID method www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 20 Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure In Zoom View the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view As the depth changes the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view The Zoom Level or magnification is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions see Sonar X Press Menu Zoom Level Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range
44. l Readouts Customizable Digital Readouts is a Humminbird feature that permits the user to select the specific digital information that appears in the main Sonar view i e Speed Temperature Barometric Pressure TripLog etc Dead Zone The dead zone is the area of the sonar beam that Is received after the main bottom return Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam Precision sonar beams such as the Humminbird 20 beam have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams Decibel A Decibel is the measurement for sound pressure level or intensity of the sonar return See dB Down Point dB Down Point The dB Down Point is the standard decibel level at which the sonar cone angle is measured and is written as 10 dB or 3 dB Measurements at smaller down points bigger negative numbers indicate that the less intensive sonar signals are being used for the measurement Display FSTN FSTN is an acronym for Film SuperTwist Nematic FSTN is a monochrome display technology characterized by black high contrast pixels All monochrome fixed mount Humminbird products use FSTN technology DualBeam PLUS DualBeam PLUS is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses two sonar beams simultaneously and combines the information from both beams into one view by overlapping the data on screen or shows each beam individually side by side or permits eac
45. l update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed setting 1 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 5 la Bottom View Bottom View S Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display Inverse represents weak returns as dark pixels and strong returns as lighter pixels This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display Structure ID represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the display WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black regardless of signal strength This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display Any targets such as fish structure and thermoclines will be shown using the Structure ID method See Bottom Presentation for more information 28 a LY 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 36 ae www reelscheimatic com C To
46. ld be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main gasoline powered engine To change the Low Battery Alarm setting 1 Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm setting Off 8 5V 13 5V Default Off glam ers nas wir he war Erp Orr S60 __ Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the 300 series reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius International Models only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound To change the Temp Alarm setting 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting Off 33 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius Default Off a LY 531444 Is hi an matic 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 50 D o Tone Alarm Tone alii _Ls Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound A brief tone will be produced a
47. lines 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 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 new range and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen at the old range 63 A a Wi Transducer The transducer mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water It converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy forming the sonar beam 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
48. n of sonar data See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position Electrical noise from the boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not straight down or there is some kind of mechanical interference either because it is 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 boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information 53 12 34 PM Page 60 P Finding the Cause of Noise interference Possible Source of Noise Other electronic devices The boat s engine Cavitation from the boat s propeller a Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity readings One or more of the following sources can cause noise or Isolation Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears To dete
49. nd and NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or pings which Real Time Sonar shaped beam The sound pulses echo back from objects in the water such as the bottom fish and other submerged objects The returned echoes are displayed on the LCD screen Each time a new echo is received the old echoes are moved across the LCD creating a scrolling effect are emitted into the water in a teardrop P a o When all the echoes are viewed side by side an easy to interpret graph of the bottom fish and structure appears Older Pings Scroll Across Display Most Recent Sonar Ping The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application Very high frequencies 455 kHz are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited High frequencies 200 kHz are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution Low frequencies 83 kHz are typically used to achieve greater depth capability Sonar Frequency High Frequency Low Frequency Low Resolution Greater Depth Greater Resolution Less Depth Deeper www rcelscheimati Power Output Cycle Peak To Peak Root Mean Square oD enhanced depth capability com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 8 ae The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is commonly measured using two met
50. om Range 10 EEE 60 Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column measured up from the bottom is shown in the Sonar Zoom View Choose a small value to see low lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return Choose a larger value to see large structure in deeper water It is possible to set the Bottom Range to be greater than the depth In this case you may see surface clutter in a wavy band that mirrors changes in the depth To adjust the Bottom Range 1 In the Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off 3 Once you turn on Bottom Lock the Bottom Range X Press menu choice will be displayed 10 60 feet or 3 20 meters International Models only Default 15 feet 30 a www reelsch Sonar Sonar Menu an mati 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 38 cmatic com Sonar Menu Tab System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer is currently selected 31 Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu Beam Select Beam Select lt eas Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen When set to
51. onnections and to conduct a unit self test S N 0 1 1000000000 The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status SOFTWARE VERSION TOTAL TIME B4hrs 0 0 0000000 Press VIEW for Next Screen e Self Test e Accessory Test System Status Self Test Screen Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test including unit serial number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system Speed CONNECTED N CONNECTED l l NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 300 Series Fishing System was powered up Exit SYSTEM STATUS by powering the unit off System Status Accessory Test Screen Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off 23 P E Bottom Range Sonar X Press Menu E Sonar X Press Menu The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when in Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View 24 www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 32 Sensitivity controls h
52. ore vertical pixels provide finer resolution of targets detected by sonar Essentially a vertical distance the depth when divided by a larger number breaks that distance into smaller samples each representing a smaller area and thus providing more detail In fishfinders vertical pixels are more critical than horizontal pixels because the horizontal axis of the display represents time or history Sonar information on the horizontal axis can vary greatly depending on boat speed and the Chart Speed setting A greater number of horizontal pixels show more sonar history that the boat has passed through On many models Humminbird provides the most vertical pixels to provide a better display resolution See Chart Speed and Pixels Power Output Power output is the amount of sound energy emitted into the water by the sonar transmitter Power output is measured using either RMS Root Mean Square or P T P Peak to Peak measurement systems Either method is acceptable but it is important when comparing power outputs to make sure that the same measurement system is being used for both outputs because P T P numbers are 8 times higher than RMS numbers Greater power output allows the sonar signal to penetrate through weeds and thermoclines reach deeper depths and operate more effectively in noisy environments such as when the boat is running at high speed Pulse Width Pulse Length Pulse Width is the length of time that a sonar sound burst is tr
53. ow 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 which allow you to adjust the level of sensitivity for one specific beam Sensitivity at High Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at Low To adjust the Sensitivity 1 Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 25 A a Wi E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range o d 290 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 choice is available when User
54. pereie aeons Upper Depth Depth gt gt 457 a Range 7 ae gt Temperature gt h6 yr gt _ ts RTS Window Triplog gt gt Cursor Sonar History Window Cursor Dialog Box Cursor oft g Depth 43ft Lower Depth Range NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data a E ae 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 16 a www_reelschematic com lt Understanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS Window It is important to understand the significance A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the of the 300 Series Fishing System display The Sonar View only The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for display does NOT show a literal 3 dimensional depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom structure and fish representation of what is under the water Each that are within the transducer beam The RTS Window plots the depth and vertical band of data received by the control head intensity of a sonar return see Sonar Menu RTS Window and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time As both the boat and the targets fish may
55. pth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Depth Lines Depth Lines To change the Depth Lines setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On 36 a www 531444 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 44 ae reeischematic com C Surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter T Advanced Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration The lower the setting the less surface clutter will be displayed The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Surface Clutter To change the Surface Clutter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 37 _ a 4 Medium P Advanced Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as
56. r 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 SOUICES 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 62 a LY www 531444 reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 34 PM Page 70 a wide range of other potential objects sunken boats reefs Humminbird units excel at showing structure with great deta
57. rmine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15 38 cm from the propeller and that the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times 54 _ www reeischematic com 531444 11 5 2005 Specifications Depth Capability 0 essssssssssssssssssccscscsseussssssesecessssssssseseeen 1000 ft 330 m Power Output ou essssscsssssssnnenen 300 Watts RMS 2400 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency cccs 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS Area Of Coverage oonnne ccecsssssssssssssssssssscccsesssssssnnessseeseeeees 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation csesscccsssssessseccsssseeeeseennnneeeceeeet 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement oon eeeccccsssssssccccsssssseceessnnnsseseecannssseecseensteeceesennees 10 20 VDC LCD Matrix nn A 320 V x 240 H Transducer es WN ae XHS 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length ounn ssssssssssscssssccssssnnmeseeeseeeesceesessneeesesees 2
58. rsonnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty Handling and or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead in the form of solder WARNING This product contains lead a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Humminbird DualBeam PLUS SmartCast Selective Fish ID WhiteLine QuadraBeam RTS X Press Menu Fish ID WideSide Structure ID TrueArch UltraBlack Angler Profile Presets and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2005 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved A a Wi a Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 DIVE Syer 1 PLUS SONAN Cenen neta ae tere neers E Snee e ee ne ene ee 4 What s On the Display 5 Views 7 I cst ssn autor ve E A E S A E 8 e E aai a esssscccccsssesscccccecceeseessssnnussonecseesseseececceneeeeeeeseennunnonenseeseeee 9 Real Time Sonar RTS WindOW ssessessssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssnsssssnsssssnsnsansnee 10 Sa SNe UN RERA LTR AOE old NAAN E etn A ati ected gto 10 DOOM ale fol heii ON siii E i R EE 11 SIE VIO EEN ASENN ENE SA E ETE arsenate AA E 13 200 83 kHZSplit SQUAT VAA essssscccssssssesssrssesssssessssssnsorssssessesesssesnerssessseeensssnsnseresenceeesesssesnersee 14
59. s to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius Units Distance Units Distance Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Distance setting Domestic Models Statute Miles Nautical Miles Default Statute Miles International Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers 45 E 4 mph gt with Temp Speed Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Speed setting kph International Models Only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models a A Advanced User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or Advanced When set to Normal default setting only the basic menu options are shown When set to Advanced additional menu choices are available To change the User Mode s
60. s you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode whether it is an International model or whether a Temp Speed is currently connected To change the Alarm Tone setting 1 Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting High Medium Low Default Medium Setup Menu 43 44 www reeischematic com 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 52 ae m He ans 4 Feet P J Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth setting Meters International Models Only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models ED poet 4 Li gt International only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models Only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key
61. st 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 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 o
62. tart up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power To turn the backlight on for night fishing or to adjust the display contrast press the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Contrast menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast menu Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs Your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see Setup Menu Tab Select Views Advanced a 531444 an English 11 5 2005 12 33 PM Page 24 D _ www reelsch itiatic com MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm the Start Up Options menu e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu
63. the bottom to provide enhanced resolution With enhanced resolution the angler can more easily see fish hanging in structure or multiple fish hanging close together Split screen zoom divides the display into the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left Humminbird offers One Touch Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press eliminating the need to use menus to access the feature Zoom Bottom Lock Bottom Lock Zoom is a feature that focuses on a smaller area just above the bottom to provide enhanced resolution Unlike regular zoom it continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom and is preferred by many saltwater anglers 65 A m ae typically we respond to your e mail within three business days a Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail custserv johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA HUMMINBIRD 66
64. 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 as opposed to artificial arches or symbols Humminbird units are
65. y because the weaker signals appear bolder Inverse grayscale works well in very clear water Debris laden water often appears as a lot of clutter on the screen Instant Image Update Instant Image Update is a Humminbird feature that updates all the sonar information on the display when Sensitivity and a variety of sonar settings Bottom View Range etc are modified This differs from the traditional functionality that only updates the new sonar information collected after the setting change Instant Image Update permits more accurate fine tuning of the display because the user can see the results on the complete sonar graph When combined with the Freeze Frame feature the user can adjust and understand the effects of many different sonar settings quickly and easily Maximum Depth Menu The Maximum Depth Menu is a Humminbird feature that optimizes performance based on the maximum operational depth set by the user Many Humminbird units can operate across a very broad depth range up to 2500 feet which causes the unit to look up to that full depth under some circumstances Due to the speed of sound in water this can result in less responsiveness because the unit has to wait for a longer period of time to receive the sonar signal When the Maximum Depth menu is set to a lower value the unit only looks up to the setting which increases the responsiveness of the unit This is an important feature for anyone operating in shallower depths
66. y to see format Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature speed and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system The Triplog shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized Big Digits View Timer shows the time elapsed since Triplog Depth was last reset Distance is the distance traveled since the Temperature Triplog was last reset Voltage the battery voltage Average Speed shows the speed since the Triplog was last reset Speed Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RTS data in the traditional flasher format Depth and temperature are always displayed The digital readouts in the Flasher View cannot be customized 15 P Key Functions Your 300 Series Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy to use keys that work with various on screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience POWER LIGHT Key The POWER LIGHT key is used to turn the 300 Series Fishing System onand off and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the Fishing System begins sonar operation Light qQ 5 Contrast Zz o Your Fishing System will s

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