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Humminbird 500 Series GPS 408120-1 User's Manual

1. 0 0 00 cece neces 10 to 20 VDC Current Draw 0000s 550 mA LCD Matrix 00 640 V x 640 H Transducer 2 2 2 cette eees XNT 9 DIT Transducer Cable Length 0 005 20 ft 6 m IPX Rating IP67 Waterproof Submersible 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight 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 153 Specifications 597ci HD XD Specifications Depth Capability 0 00 008 2500 ft 762 m Power Output 500 W RMS 4000 W Peak to Peak Operating Frequency 000000 50 kHz 200 kHz Area of Coverage 0 0008 74 10 dB in 50 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation 0005 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement 0 0 00 cece eee 10 to 20 VDC Current Draw 0 0 0 as 550 mA LCD Matrix 00 640 V x 640 H Transducer 2 0 0 cette XNT 9 DB 74T Transducer Cable Length 005 20 ft 6 m IPX Rating IP67 Waterproof Submersible 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth perf
2. NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE Menu options are determined by your Humminbirad model See the following pages for full menu descriptions Navigation Menu Advanced Navigation Menu Tab 122 Current Track Current Track Clear Settings Save Clear Appearance Stop Tracking Current Track allows you to view the Current Track submenu See ntroduction to Navigation Tracks for more information The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu options Save allows you to save the current track Clear allows you to delete the current track Appearance allows you to change the style and color of the current track Breadcrumb Trail Dashed Line Solid Line or Wide Line and if a line the color of the line or Color By Depth e f you choose Color By Depth you cannot choose one color to represent the track A color range will represent the different depths on the track instead from light green shallowest to black deepest You can change the depth range associated with black by using the Track Color Range menu setting see Mavigation Menu Tab Track Color Range e f you choose Hidden the unit continues to save trackpoints but the track will not be displayed on the view Stop Tracking clears the current track and the unit will not save trackpoints To resume saving the track se
3. Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Daylight Saving Time Daylight Saving Time qT Advanced Settings Off On Default Off Daylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Saving Time when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone Selecting Off leaves the time display as adjusted for your local time zone Position Format Ai dd mm mmm gt Advanced Settings dd ddddd dd mm mmm or dd mm ss Default dd mm mmm Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display Setup Menu Tab 144 S cant q Hour P Advanced International only Settings 12 hour 24 hour Default 12 hour Time Format changes the time format used by the unit Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Date Format Date Format d mm dd yy gt Advanced International only mm dd yy Date Format changes the date format used by the unit Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sona
4. When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View 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 111 Sonar Menu Tab The 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI allows you to choose 200 kHz or 455 kHz for conical sonar coverage in the traditional sonar views Default 200 kHz e When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz 25 beam will be displayed in the Down Imaging Views e When set to 455 kHz only the returns from the 455 kHz 16 narrow beam will be displayed in the Down Imaging Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth Views The 597ci HD XD allows you to choose 200 50 kHz 200 kHz or 50 kHz Default 200 50 kHz When set to 200 50 kHz the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 50 kHz wide beam return dimming it and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar r
5. boat to the cursor position and the latitude longitude coordinates of the cursor DIST 252em Tee Rares 3375 359 ERG U3 t wW 68749 395 Chart View with Cursor Present shown with Optional Purchase Navionics Cartography Zooming Press the Plus key to Zoom In and the Minus key to Zoom Out to see the cartography at different magnification levels The zoom level is indicated on the left side of the display If you zoom in beyond the available chart data the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is amplified to reflect the level selected If you zoom in so far that no cartography is available a lat long grid will be drawn instead Zooming is also influenced by the Auto Zoom and Auto Range settings See Chart Menu Tab Auto Zoom and Auto Range for more information Decluttered Waypoints When two or more waypoints overlap or are displayed close together on a chart view the screen will automatically declutter waypoint names will shorten and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons Views Viewing Cartography 56 To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon When the cursor snaps onto the icon the full size waypoint name and icon will be displayed You can also press the ZOOM key until you can see the individual waypoints on the screen Chart Info Press the CHECK INFO
6. 4 Set up Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the Circular Flasher View is displayed on the screen Turn on the Ice Fishing Mode see Sonar Menu Tab Activate Press the Z00M key The Zoom upper limit and lower limit lines will appear on the display Adjust the Zoom Range Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys repeatedly to adjust the zoom range and select the area you want to magnify The zoomed view is shown on the right side of the flasher dial between two lines The normal view is shown on the left side of the flasher dial Close Zoom Press the ZOOM key Circular Flasher Zoom Normal View reading the tull depth of the water column Zoom Line upper limit Press the RIGHT Zoom Line or LEFT Cursor lower limit key to change Zoom View the Zoom 2X magnification Range Views A Snapshot and Recording View The Snapshot and Recording View displays the screen snapshots and recordings that are saved on the optional purchase SD memory card installed in the control head Use this view to review the snapshot and recording file details start recording and adjust the recording settings e Activate Screen Snapshot Select Screen Snapshot from the Setup Menu Tab and select On Also install an optional purchase SD memory card in the control head and make sure Snapshot and Recording View is set to Visible on the Views Menu Tab e Scroll and View Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved Sc
7. Edit Route RT002 then select Save Save Press the EXIT key to choose Save New Route Information Shows Press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm the save the Route s name and next steps O Selected Waypoint Press the RIGHT A confirmation displays each time Cursor key to add it to the Route you add a waypoint to the Route 67 Introduction to Navigation Travel a Saved Route Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a saved route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Forward to travel the route in order Select Reverse to travel the route in reverse order Edit the Waypoint Order in a Route Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Route submenu Select Open and then choose one of the following options e Select Reverse and press the RIGHT Cursor key This will quickly reverse the order of the route Press the EXIT key to select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm your changes OR e Choose a Waypoint in a route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Reorder and press the RIGHT Cursor key To move the waypoint up or down in the route order press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Press the EXIT key to select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key to confirm your changes Changing the Waypoint Order in a Route two options Select Reverse OR Save 04 Select a Waypoint gt Reorder Press the EXIT key t
8. The XI 9 20 Ice Transducer provides selectable dual frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage Selectable dual frequency gives you the option of two beams and both beams will cover the bottom and provide high definition The 20 center beam provides the highest definition while the 60 beam provides wider coverage Depth capability is affected by such factors as bottom hardness and water conditions Whether fishing in shallow or very deep water selectable dual frequency is ideal for a variety of conditions NOTE Contact our Customer Resource Center to determine which accessory transducers are compatible with your Humminbird Fishing System or visit our Web site at humminbird com 7 How Sonar Works How GPS Works Your 500 Series Fishfinder also supports GPS Global Positioning System and chartplotting It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position display it on a grid and provide detailed underwater information GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from Satellites that are visible to it Based on time differences between each received signal the GPS receiver determines its distance to each satellite With distances known the GPS receiver mathematically triangulates its own position With once per second updates the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing GPS was originally intended for mil
9. The selected item is highlighted in white Submenu After an item is selected press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the submenu Preview Window As you scroll the selected item s information is displayed on the right side of the Waypoint Management dialog box Press the ZOOM keys to view the position closer or farther away in the preview window Information Displays the default group where all new waypoints routes and tracks will be saved In this illustration Home is the default group This field also changes to display instructions Directory Shows the directory structure and the currently selected group The illustration shows group GP070 as the selected group Arrows When arrows are displayed on a menu option additional information or submenus are available If the arrow points to the right press the RIGHT Cursor key If the arrow points to the left press the LEFT Cursor key to move up to the higher level group directory Waypoint Icon The blue circle icon is the default waypoint icon Waypoint names are alphanumeric and begin with WP You can also change the icon waypoint name add it to a route and more If the waypoint is saved with a snapshot or recording file see the Snapshot and Recording View on your control head to view the snapshot or recording Track Icon Track names are saved with a date and time stamp and certain track information can be edited see Fat your Waypoints Routes Tracks
10. The transducer also uses conical beams to provide data in traditional 2D format see What s on the Sonar Display Select 455 kHz for a narrowly focused 16 center beam or select 200 kHz for a wider 25 beam see Sonar Menu Tab Beam Select Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation 5 How Sonar Works 74 Degree Total Coverage How Sonar Works Xtreme Depth Sonar Xtreme Depth Series models only 597ci HD XD Your 597ci HD XD Fishfinder uses the XD transducer to provide extreme depth coverage with DualBeam PLUS technology The Xtreme Depth sonar beams can be operated at two frequencies 50 kHz 74 and 200 kHz 20 The wide 50 kHz beam transmits at a low frequency to provide greater depth coverage up to 2500 ft 762 m The narrow 200 kHz center beam transmits at a high frequency to provide maximum detail at shallower depths The DualBeam PLUS technology allows you to view the sonar returns blended together separately or side by side see Sonar Menu Tab Beam Select and Views for more information Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation DUAL BEAM Ice transducer 200kHZ gt 60 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth Dual Beam Ice Transducer with optional purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer
11. a or F a 10 i 3 y Mayport saed 2 From any view or cursor location ae TT Location you want to capture press the m Successfully saved 00014 PNG A Screen Snapshot sme mo A waypoint will also be created at File Name the boat or active cursor location The screen snapshot shares the same file name PNG Delete a Screen Snapshot Delete a Screen Snapshot g EN 1 From the Snapshot and Recording View press the UP or DOWN Delete Image PH I From Snapshot Cursor keys to scroll through the pet and Recording saved files and highlight a View select Delete All Recordings Delete Image snapshot file from the Pings Per Second TE XPress Mery 2 Press the MENU key once and select Delete Image from the X Press Menu 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature Also if Screen Snapshot is enabled but a GPS receiver is not connected pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image but an error will display that says a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint Views 44 View a Screen Snapshot View a saved Screen Snapshot from Snapshot File Snapshot and Recording View Name 000 12 PNE 6714 08 S 1 From the Snapshot and Recording W G0 13 340 La i of View press the UP or DOWN iad Cursor keys to scroll through the Waypoint saved files and highlight a rea snapshot file Highlighted Snansnot File 2 Pr
12. e In the Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode On press the Zoom key to display a 2x magnified view of the selected area on the Flasher dial See Views Circular Flasher View for more information e Down Imaging View Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor to a position on the screen Press the ZOOM key to magnify your selection Press the Zoom key to decrease the scale NOTE The cursor must be active for the zoom feature to work in the Down Imaging View EXIT Key i The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation e f an alarm is sounding press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm e Ifa menu tab is selected press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and return to the view e f a menu is active press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in the menu system e From any view press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views in reverse order e f Freeze Frame is active press the EXIT key to return to a scrolling display e f the Cursor is active press the EXIT key to remove the cursor from the display Key Functions 14 SD Memory Card Slot The SD memory card slot on your control head can be used with SD memory cards optional purchase required to add detailed charts to your Fishfinder or export navigation data from your Fishfinder see ntroduction to Navigation Inserting an SD Memory Card into the Card Slot N
13. qm ronal 4 Visible p optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings Hidden Visible Default Visible Contour Lines sets whether the water contour lines are visible or hidden in the Chart View Contour Lines are also affected by the Water Level Offset setting Depth Colors 4 Depth Colors Off i 10 optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings Off 1 to 10 Default Off Depth Color sets the depth shading in the Chart View to Off or Shaded se Off 180 optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings Off 1 to 180 feet 1 to 30 fathoms 1 to 60 meters International Models only Default Off Depth Highlight allows you to highlight a depth setting in the Chart View The depth you set will be highlighted in green Use Depth Highlight with Depth Highlight Range Chart Menu Tab 136 Depth Highlight Range eft Depth Highlight Range op E optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings 0 to 60 feet 0 to 30 fathoms 0 to 20 meters International Models only Default 5 ft 2m Depth Highlight Range adjusts the range on each side of the highlighted depth when Depth Highlight is active in the Chart View For example if you know a certain fish is holding at 18 to 20 feet you can set the Depth Highlight at 19 feet and the Depth Highlight Range at 1 foot The view will show a green band from 18 to 20 feet Water Level Offset 30 30 optional purchase LakeMaster charts only S
14. 156 Grayscale The use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signal on the display Traditionally the strongest sonar signals are represented in black and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray Noise The 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 Many Humminbird products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate also see 7roubleshooting Pixels 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 because a greater number of vertical pixels provide finer resolution of targets detected by sonar Sonar information on the horizontal axis can vary greatly depending on boat speed and the Chart Speed setting Power Output The amount of sound energy emitted into the water by the transducer s transmitter Power output is measured using either RMS Root Mean Square or P I P Peak to Peak measurement systems Either method is acceptable but it is important when comparing p
15. 180 is South 270 is West When the Course Over Ground is equal to Bearing the boat is said to be On Course and will arrive at the destination in the most efficient manner COG is often confused with Heading See Heading Cross Track Error XTE The straight line distance of the boat from the intended Track XTE measures how far the boat is off course and also triggers the Off Course Alarm See Track Differential GPS DGPS A system used to improve the position accuracy of the Department of Defense GPS through the use of secondary correction signals broadcast from ground stations around the coastal United States and on some inland waterways These correction signals are provided by the USCG and received by an auxiliary Differential Beacon Receiver DBR that connects to the GPS receiver The advent of WAAS has largely negated the need for the added expense of a DBR in the United States Distance To Go The straight line distance between Present Position and the Destination Waypoint DTG and SOG Speed Over Ground are used to calculate Time To Go See ime to Go and Speed Over Ground Glossary GPS amp Navigation 160 Estimated Position Error EPE A calculation that indicates the potential position inaccuracy the user may experience due to a variety of GPS factors which include satellite position in the sky signal strength and others factors Fix Type Indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing 2D fix or 3D fix A
16. 6 14 08 W 080 13 341 t Ping 3m Recording File Information Highlighted Recording File Playback indicates the control head is playing a saved recording Open the X Press Menu to adjust Playback settings You can also use Freeze Frame and mark waypoints From Snapshot and Recording View select Delete Recording from the X Press Menu 41 Playback a Recording 1 From the Snapshot and Recording View press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files and highlight a saved Recording 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Change Playback Settings 1 Press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu 2 Use the X Press Menu to adjust the Sonar Recording s Sensitivity Upper Range Lower Range and the Playback Speed See Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu for details Stop Playback 1 Press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu 2 Highlight Stop Playback and press the RIGHT Cursor key Delete a Recording 1 From the Snapshot and Recording View press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files and highlight a saved Recording 2 Press the MENU key once and select Delete Recording from the X Press Menu Press the RIGHT Cursor key Views Notes about Playback e Playback will flash periodically on the screen to indicate that the control head is playin
17. Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS Sonar DualBeam PLUS models only 587ci HD 597ci HD Your 587ci HD 597ci HD Fishfinder 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 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 75 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth e Down Imaging Sonar Down Imaging models only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Your 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI Fishfinder uses Down Imaging technology The Down Imaging transducer scans the water with razor thin high definition beams The beams are wide side to side but very thin front to back The Down Imaging beams can be operated at two frequencies 455 kHz 75 or 800 kHz 45 Select 455 kHz for the best overall image quality and depth Select 800 kHz for the sharpest image See Sonar Menu Tab Imaging Frequency for more information
18. Cursor keys to set the letter or number NOTE The available settings will depend on the type of item you are editing 71 Introduction to Navigation The Menu System The Menu System is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are as follows e Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start Up Options Menu From the Start Up Options Menu you can choose the following Fishfinder Modes Normal Simulator and System Status e X Press Menu The X Press Menu provides a shortcut to the most frequently used settings and the options on the X Press Menu correspond with the current view e Main Menu The Main Menu is a standard set of menu settings which are organized under the following tabbed headings Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Setup and Views NOTE The X Press Menu s and the Main Menu options can also be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal see Main Menu User Mode The Menu System 72 Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start Up Options Menu and select one of the modes described on the following pages Also see Power On for additional information Start Up Options Press Right Cursor Arrow to Select Transducer not connected Normal Use Normal for on the water operation with a transducer connected If a functioning transducer is connected
19. M rma 4 On gt Advanced Settings Off On Default On Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can turn Depth Lines On or Off Depth Lines Depth Lines Noise Filter Advanced Settings Off Low Medium High 1 High 2 High 3 Default Low Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices The Off setting removes all filtering Low Medium High 1 High 2 and High 3 settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns High 1 High 2 and High 3 are useful when there is excessive trolling motor noise but in some deep water situations the High settings may actually hinder your unit s ability to find the bottom 119 Sonar Menu Tab a Auto 1200 Advanced Settings Various see below Max Depth controls the maximum depth of operation When Max Depth is set to Auto the Fishfinder will acquire bottom readings as needed within the capacity of the unit When Max Depth is set to match your fishing maximum depth your Fishfinder will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth so more detail will be shown on the screen NOTE If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that the Fishfinder cannot locate the bo
20. Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Fishfinder can be used on the water To exit Normal operation power off your Fishfinder 713 Start Up Options Menu Simulator Use Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomly updated display which simulates on the water operation Simulator System Status We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way as they would in Normal operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use NOTE It is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options Menu as opposed to letting the Fishtinder enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up A message will appear often on the display to indicate Simulator mode To exit Simulator power off your Fishfinder Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self test After you select System Status from the Start Up Options Menu press the VIEW key to display the following options o Self Test e Accessory Test e GPS Diagnostic View To exit System Status power off your Fishfinder Start Up Options Menu 74 Self Test Screen Self Test displays results from the internal Self Test diagnostic self te
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22. Water layer s of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels Time Variable Gain TVG 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 Transducer The transducer is part of the sonar system which mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water that converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy and that forms the sonar beam in turn Internally the transducer consists of one or more piezo electric disks that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave This element also works in reverse converting the returned sound energy back into an electrical signal that the receiver interprets See SONAR Zoom A feature that focuses on a smaller area of 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 Zoom Bottom Lock Bottom Lock Zoom is a feature that focuses on a smaller area just above the bottom to provide enhanced re
23. Zone Advanced oe ceccecceccessecsesesceseescescescaecaesecsaceeceavsceecsassaesaseaceaneeeenens 144 Daylight Saving Time Advanced scsiscscscesicsssinnterasnteteseanatesuseasininsuveiatsesstiuiteestiens 144 Position Format Advanced i ececececsesscsessesescssescsssesessesseceessecacesaeeesseeeseevaesavesaners 144 Time Format Advanced International only veccccccscccccsccscescesssesssstsescsssseseesnen 145 Date Format Advanced International only assesseer 145 Digits ON ALA OIC CCC risici aa iE E a ER 145 NMEA Output Advanced o c cccccscccccsscscsesescscscssesssesesssssesesscssetssscasscssesneneneneneeen 146 ONAN A E E EEEE E bnunten tn A A A 146 ETO S WAIN coe sicasesorsnseindsesce yirtuedadsssteidedbesedciunavaipenisaranionsietseudsislsbaneisneenniutstawinierien 147 SIG OE GEO PANE AE EE E O AEE ET E EEE EEA E ET 147 Screen SNADSIOL sis caivcrossousindvnnivariernsansensdieiiniaiaciwnswroivsanianinmantennaidenneatiudiniendnss 147 Views Menu Tab 148 Troubleshooting 149 Fishfinder Doesn t Power Up ccccccsesescsssesseseseecssscscsssssessssscsssessetseneneeenenen 149 Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached 008 149 DD FODOS sorri i E 150 Finding the Cause of Noise sissuissniniinessscdrcnsataisareniaivavsadssescrussiveniandoroncaiassruiounseas 151 Table of Contents Specifications 152 Glossary 156 Contact Humminbird 164 NOTE Entries in this lable of Contents which list International only are o
24. and Baekmuk Headline are registered trademarks owned by Kim Jeong Hwan Navionics Gold HotMaps and HotMaps Premium are registered trademarks of Navionics 2012 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc All rights reserved Table of Contents Power On 1 How Sonar Works 2 DualBeam PLUS Sonar Qua Beam PLUS models only 587ci HD 597ci HD e ccsese 4 Down Imaging Sonar Down imaging models only 587i HD Di 597CI HD Df srisssisiinsisseissnsricseisissssssnsnsnns 5 Xtreme Depth Sonar Xtreme Depth Series models only 597i HD XDJ sece 6 Dual Beam Ice Transducer with optional purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer sss ii How GPS Works 8 What s on the 500 Series Control Head 9 Key Functions 10 POWER LIGHT KEY gcessecteesecesncuaccerstontee cectutecse ais uadeecatesicescediguonaterangeaacepeceasieaiee 10 MERON a EE A EE AE AENA E AAAA A estes 10 CHECKINFO KEY icosineienssienmitnesoesserisenserreiesisnein einet reknar en enai e erien 11 I coeire er Er N EE A EE 11 4 WAY Cursor Control Key ccccccsssscscseseesessssscscssesssescscesesesssssesceeessessesceeeseseseaen 12 MARR KOV ooi E R iene A 13 OT a A 13 ZOOM Key ccccccccccsccscscessssscscscscsssssssscscsssssscscssesssessesseeeeesssetsceesssseesscesseeeteceen 13 ICC E A A A AAN EA A E A A ET 14 SD Memory Card Slot 15 Add Maps to Your Fishfinder csvceccesssexs seca costngsuce vaetachenenseteloevanetoasisdeitiensieatenndstans 16 EOE av ANIL DA eena E E E 17
25. and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if the GPS Receiver is connected The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Views to find out how to display Iriplog information on the screen Restore Defaults i De Restore Defaults Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen qNo Yes gt instructions to activate Use this menu choice with caution Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults 141 Setup Menu Tab select Readouts Readout 1 Temperature Readout 2 Off The readout Readout 3 position on the screen is shown in Readout 4 ris erie Speed Window Readout 5 Time Date Readout 6 Off Select Readouts Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View and Down Imaging View only Settings Various Default Off Select Readouts sets the information to display in each of the 6 fixed position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen To leave the data window blank select Off See Views to change the Select Readouts Data windows can display readouts from connected equipment such as GPS Receiver or the Temp Speed accessory optional purchase required Each data window can be empty or contain one of the following information categories e Course e Time e Navigation e Time Date e Position e Timer e Speed
26. at the speed you set see Chart Menu Tab Vessel Offset and Offset Speed e North Up True North is shown at the top of the display Objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat e Heading Up The boat s current heading points up and the chart rotates around the vessel so that the vessel always points up on the view e Course Up During navigation the projected course is shown at the top of the view Objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat When the boat is not navigating the course up reference is provided by the COG course over ground calculation Also to display the north icon on the view see Chart Menu Tab North Up Indicator O When the boat Is stationary it is drawn as a circle When the boat is in motion it takes on a boat shape pointed in the direction of motion always up in the Course Up orientation 55 Views Chart View Orientation Viewing Cartography In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography related functions that you can access using various keys Panning Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed When you do this a bull s eye 1 cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line 1 even if the boat is off the screen At the same time the temperature and speed boxes in the lower left corner are replaced with the distance and bearing from the
27. cursor will appear on the screen Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return and observe the following The depth of the sonar return at the cursor location will be displayed in the cursor information box Zoom Press the ZOOM key and a zoom box will appear and magnify the area you choose providing more detail in the individual sonar returns The zoom scale will increase or decrease as you press or repeatedly Press EXIT to remove the zoom box and return to Down Imaging View Views 36 Depth lemperature Sonar History Window Bottom Return Speed f Gi ana Down Imaging View T E aa Pra Ney Meer St a af Upper Depth Range Surtace Clutter White Streaks possibly vegetation or fish Lower Depth Range NOTE See What s on the Down Imaging Display and Down Imaging X Press Menu for more information 3 Views Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditional flasher format The view is controlled by the Ice Fishing Mode menu option in the Sonar Menu Tab e When Ice Fishing Mode is off the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RIS data in a traditional flasher format e When Ice Fishing Mode is on the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar data in traditional flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor Set the Circular Flasher View Mode 1
28. determined by your Humminbird model as follows e 587ci HD 597ci HD 0 to 990 ft 0 to 397 m International Models only Default 0 e 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI 0 to 990 ft 0 to 397 m International Models only Default 0 e 597ci HD XD 0 to 3190 ft 0 to 972 m International Models only Default 0 Lower Range Auto Lower Range Auto EN 1200 Settings Various see below Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit Auto The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically Auto is the default setting Manual You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth M will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to indicate the unit Sonar X Press Menu 84 is in Manual mode Adjust the Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range especially when looking for fish or bottom structure 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 which allows 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 The available Lower Range settings are determined by your Hummin
29. e Triplog e TTG Time to Go to e Voltage the next Waypoint 142 NOTE The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view selected the accessory attached and whether or not you are navigating a 10 0 10 0 Advanced Settings 10 0 to 10 0 feet or 3 0 to 3 0 meters International Models only Default 0 Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat s keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel Temp Offset 0 0 Temp Offset 10 0 10 0 Advanced with Temp Speed only Settings 10 0 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu option is available if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once 143 Setup Menu Tab Speed Calibration 67 Speed Calibration 20 GE 20 Advanced with Temp Speed only Settings 20 to 20 Default 0 Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the amount entered This menu option is available if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Local Time Zone Local Time Zone 4 EST lt uTC gt gt Advanced Settings Various Default EST UTC 5 Eastern Standard Time
30. if a Grid is Active assesseer 103 Sonar Window Combo View only sesser 103 Waypoint Name Most recently created waypoint sessies 103 Reset XTE only when navigating eccecccsccssssssssssscessesescssscssssssesetsesssenesensasessssseeeeee 104 Ghart Dec IUe cairns censadea tena ini tccndaahanitnad manned besvenvatissintuavelih acicumi ss patsnd 104 Alarms Menu Tab 105 DEPI AIAI cassettes ssvaietarsepitancrsseausuntsaesakrsiseeeumncsaiesedoaaaetavaureimiandeieuardierimnateen 106 FIO EL ID RE U I RE TEE EAEE E A E E E 106 Low Battery Alarm ca iisexecavaicninvsisonssisannsakenisilcssnsasiivesssunssaniiansantnisaaivindvduniannbenniacaayeen 106 MEE E E E AE EEA ANE EA 107 Off G u rse Alat a ccgusscacecasaivapecteccntceenavitevssthnedeesnntcssieaateteauermiiaaneaeetadsalyotuimesetere 107 Arrival Alarm nseenennnensnnenesnnsnnsnsnerssnesresnnsresnnsrnsnrssrennrsresrnsnnsnrsneonrsnrenrosresresrrsnrss 108 DEEN E i i PARE EAEE EE EE EEE A 108 Aam LONC soosiana aA R E EES 108 MEA E E T o EEEE EA EEE A EE E 109 Start TINET oraes aa ane Naa AN Asaa ERESSE KA AEA 109 Stop Timer with the Timer running seceescsesescsvsesvevsvesesssesssssecscscscscecsescsceseenseseeeeseaees 109 Sonar Menu Tab 110 Beam Select sesiscicscarancsisracavavainsiosssinsitcgnivsinsarsussnssidinasivesinassassunidusicsnermnstanvastasbies 111 Imaging Frequency Down Imaging Views only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD Diff 0000 113 Surface Clutter snsisscravesnerseseintiniarsesantoudoisn
31. preview bar in the center of the display indicates the current palette and the weak to strong sonar return range is displayed from left to right To change the color palette see Flasher X Press Menu Color Palette e The Digital Readouts cannot be customized Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode On Battery Icon Zoom Setting Off indicates the percentage of battery power Flasher Dial Depth Current Color Falette Units of Measurement Sensitivity see Flasher X Press Menu Noise Filter pens i7 see Sonar Noise Filter Low Beam Select see Main Menu Sonar Main Menu Views 40 To activate the Depth Cursor Use the Depth Cursor to identify depth on the flasher display 1 Set up Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the Circular Flasher View is displayed on the screen Turn on the Ice Fishing Mode see Sonar Activate Press the DOWN Cursor key and the purple cursor line will appear on the display Adjust the Cursor Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys repeatedly until you reach the chosen depth reading The depth reading of the cursor is displayed in the top right corner of the view 4 Close the Cursor Press the EXIT key Circular Flasher View with the Depth Cursor Depth Cursor Reading Depth Cursor Sensitivity 10 Noise Filter Low 200 83kHz 41 Views To activate Flasher Zoom The Zoom feature displays a 2x magnified view of the area you choose on the flasher display 1
32. sharpest image but limited depth capability select 800 kHz 75 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1 x Depth ER T 113 Sonar Menu Tab Surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter E Settings Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 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 Surface Clutter RT t wi are 4 N x CAN Par Wr PEIE Y 6 um iin i ko N Surface Clutter SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views Choose Max Mode to see only raw sonar returns on the display When Max Mode is selected you will see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown Choose Clear Mode to see less clutter and more fish size accuracy on the display When Clear Mode is selected the clutter is filtered and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details about the objects within the transducer beam regardless of their location In other words a large arch on the display means a large fish has been detected Sonar Menu Tab 114 Fish ID Fish ID q On gt Settings Off On Default On 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 de
33. 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 How Sonar Works Sonar Frequency High Frequency Low Frequency aL r alee Low Resolution Greater Depth Deeper Power Output Cycle Peak To Peak Root Mean Square PtP RMS When all the echoes are viewed side by side an easy to interpret graph of the bottom fish and structure appears 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 The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is commonly measured using two methods e Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit cycle e Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points 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 enhanced depth capability 3 How Sonar Works Z00kHD 60 Degree Total Coverage
34. that are within the transducer beam The RIS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return see Sonar Menu Tab RTS Window The Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity Y through the use of colors Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a weak return t The depth of the sonar return fe ai is indicated by the vertical 234 33 placement of the return on the 76 3 display depth scale What s on the Sonar Display The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph The length of the plotted return indicates 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 RIS Window does not use grayscale 22 Sonar Colors and Bottom View Sonar Colors Original Palette As the boat moves the unit charts the changes bles in depth on the display to create a profile of the Intensity Return Bottom Contour The Sonar View displays the sonar return intensity with different colors Strong returns often result from rocky or hard bottoms compacted sediment rocks fallen MEDIUM trees while weaker returns often result from Intensity Return soft bottoms sand mud vegetation and small fish The colors used to represent high medium to low intensity returns are determined by the palette you choose in the Sonar Colors menu option
35. the User Mode is set to Advanced If you change the Select Readouts settings while operating in Advanced User mode the Select Readouts you choose will continue to display on the screen even if you switch back to Normal User Mode Main Menu 80 597ci HD Sonar Tab Normal Mode 597ci HD Sonar Tab Advanced Mode 81 Main Menu Sonar X Press Menu Sonar Views only The Sonar X Press Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently used settings Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the Fishfinder User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE Menu options are determined by your Humminbira model See the following pages for full menu descriptions Sonar X Press Menu Sonar X Press Menu 82 Ea Cancel Navigation Cancel Navigation only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously saved route 0 Sensitivity Settings Low 1 High 20 Default 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies When operating in very clear water or greater depths increase
36. the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest If the sensitivity is adjusted too high the display may become too cluttered Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate 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 Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at High tee F 83 Sonar X Press Menu E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range od 8390 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views only Settings Various see below Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet Greater detail will be shown for the 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 The available Upper Range settings are
37. to a waypoint NOTE See Introduction to Navigation Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information Sonar Window Sonar Window 4q Medium Combo View only Settings Wide Medium Narrow Default Medium Sonar Window sets the size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View Sonar Window can only be accessed from the Combo View Waypoint 0015 Waypoint Name b Most recently created waypoint Settings Edit Delete Go To Target Grid Waypoint Name allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most recently created waypoint You must have pressed the MARK key at least once since you last powered up the Fishfinder for this menu option to appear NOTE See Introduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information 103 Navigation X Press Menu The Waypoint Submenu includes the following menu options Edit opens the Edit Waypoint dialog box so that you can edit the selected waypoint See ntroduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information Delete allows you to delete the waypoint Go To starts navigation to the waypoint Target applies a target to the waypoint Grid applies a trolling grid to the waypoint Reset XTE Reset XTE b only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Reset XTE is available during navigation When it is selected the cross track error XTE will be recalculated from the b
38. to apply the change to the screen Main Menu 18 Quick Tips for the Main Menu e From any menu option on a menu tab press the EXIT key to jump directly to the top of the tab e From the bottom of a menu tab press the DOWN key to jump directly to the top of the tab e From the top of a menu tab press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to scroll to the next tab You can also jump to the beginning or end of the tab rotation by repeatedly pressing the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys e f there is a down arrow at the bottom of a menu tab press the DOWN Cursor key to scroll to additional menu options e f there is a right or left arrow on a menu option press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make setting changes or see more information e f you press the MENU key or EXIT key to leave the Main Menu and then return to the Main Menu at a later time the menu will open to the same tab as the last time the Main Menu was displayed Note for all Menu Settings The settings in all menus are adjusted in the same way Simply use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to highlight a menu option and then change the settings or activate the option see Main Menu or X Press Menu Below is an example of how the menu options are described in this manual Each description shows the menu option appearance the available settings and the specific control head settings required i e advanced user mode international only view navigation or accessory Menu O
39. 2D fix requires only three satellites and provides only latitude and longitude A 3D fix requires four or more Satellites and provides latitude longitude and altitude GPS Global Positioning System GPS provides accurate position latitude longitude altitude information virtually anywhere on the earth through satellite technology and personal receivers on the ground See How GPS Works Heading The direction the boat is pointing and is measured in degrees i e 321 where 000 is North 090 East 180 is South 270 is West Due to wind and waves the boat is often traveling in a slightly different direction than it is heading and therefore Heading is often confused with Course Over Ground See Course Over Ground Map Datum Refers to a particular survey of the earth s surface that was referenced when creating a chart i e WGS84 It is important to select the correct Map Datum setting in your fishfinder when comparing GPS position to a paper chart to avoid slight position inaccuracies Almost all electronic charts use the WGS84 Map Datum and therefore they do not require setting changes MMC Multi Media Card An MMC is a postage stamp sized memory device used to store electronic data such a maps waypoints routes and other information MMC is a very rugged format suitable for the marine environment but it is not waterproof MMC is the same format that many digital cameras use See SD North Magnetic The principle reference po
40. 57 Glossary Sonar SONAR 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 Update Rate The number of times per second that the transducer s transmitter receiver sends and receives sonar signals A very fast sonar update rate collects more information and provides a more detailed image of the bottom fish and structure Many Humminbird units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency operation Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet In very shallow water less than 10 feet however update rates as much as 60 times per second can be achieved Speed 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 dep
41. 587ci HD 587ci HD DI 597ci HD 597ci HD DI and 597ci HD XD Combo Operations Manual 531823 4EN_B Internal Internal GPS GPS ZOOM E ET zoom 59 Zinpo1 Fishfinder Internal Internal GPS eee ZOOM i zoom i YA ie 76 6F 1 8mPh Faia S HUMMINBIRD 500 SHES Thank You Thank you for choosing Humminbird the 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 the full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 or visit our Web site at 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 Disa
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44. Coverage DualBeam PLUS 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation 0005 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement 0 0 00 cece eee 10 to 20 VDC Current Draw 0 0 0 es 550 mA LCD Matrix 0 0 eee 587ci HD 640 V x 480 H 597ci HD 640 V x 640 H Transducer 6 6 cc icc wdc scie ces seoeseenew ae asieneanegdn an XNT 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length 005 20 ft 6 m IPX Rating IP67 Waterproof Submersible 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight 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 Specifications 152 587ci HD DI and 597ci HD DI Specifications Depth Capability Down Imaging 250 ft 76 m Traditional Sonar 600 ft 183 m Power Output 500 W RMS 4000 W Peak to Peak Operating Frequency Down Imaging 455 kHz and 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 200 kHz and 455 kHz Area of Coverage Down Imaging 75 10 dB in 455 kHz 45 10 dB in 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 25 10 dB in 200 kHz 16 10 dB in 455 kHz Target Separation 0005 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement
45. FT RIGHT UP or DOWN Cursor keys Your control head will have one of the CHECK INFO keys shown here CQ Both keys function in the same way 9 The Control Head Key Functions Your Fishfinder 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 power the Fishfinder on and off You can also use the POWER LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display Power On Press the POWER LIGHT key to power the unit on When the Title screen is displayed press the MENU key to access the Start Up Options Menu Power Off Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds A message will appear to indicate how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved your Fishfinder should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background g Color Press the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Background submenu Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select Light or Background E Background Ad White and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background submenu VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressi
46. Finding the Cause of Noise for more information 150 Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity readings One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference Possible Source of Noise Isolation Other electronic devices 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 The boat s engine To determine 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 Cavitation from the boat s Turbulence created by the propeller can cause propeller 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 151 Troubleshooting 587ci HD and 597ci HD Specifications Depth Capability 00 008 1200 ft 365 m Power Output 500 W RMS 4000 W Peak to Peak Operating Frequency 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS Area of
47. Fish ID Alarm E O b Settings Off All Large Medium Large Default Off Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishfinder 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 of O ip a q e a gt Large Medium d gt lage A m eg ee off 135 _ Settings Off 8 5V to 13 5V Default Off 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 Fishfinder The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated 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 Alarms Menu Tab 106 ae Ore 5g Settings Off 33 to 120 Fahrenheit 0 to 50 Celsius International Models only Default Off Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Fishfinder 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 degree
48. Fish ID Sensitivity 1 o Settings Low 1 High 10 Default 5 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 Fishfinder to identify sonar returns as fish RTS Window Real Time Sonar RTS Window Settings Wide Narrow Off Default Narrow 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 What s on the Sonar Display for more information indow ide indow Narrow indow RTS Window Wide RTS Window N RTS Window Off Sonar Menu Tab 116 gms Sonor sow Sonar Original Palette Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Circular Flasher View and Big Digits View Settings Gray Green Inverse Original Palette Palette 1 Palette 2 Palette 3 Default Original Palette Sonar Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the display The palette you choose will b
49. GPS amp Navigation 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 typically we respond to your e mail within three business days service humminbird com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA HUMMINBIRD 164
50. Groups for details Delete a Waypoint Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint submenu Select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key To remove the Waypoint from the group choose Selected To delete the waypoint from all groups choose All Instances Introduction to Navigation 64 Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Navigate to the Cursor Position From the Chart or Combo View use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display Press the GOTO key Navigate to a Selected Waypoint Press the GOTO key Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight a waypoint from the saved waypoints list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation NOTE By repeating the previous instructions you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi segment route Navigate to a Waypoint from the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint submenu Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key Skip a Waypoint From the Navigation X Press Menu select Skip Next Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key If there is not another waypoint to skip to navigation will be canceled Cancel Navigation From the Navigation X Press Menu select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints cr
51. Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts This menu option is available if a Temp Speed accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if the GPS Receiver is connected Units Speed Units Speed 4 mph b Settings Domestic Models mph kts International Models kph mph kts Default mph kph Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts This menu option is available if a Temp Speed accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if the GPS Receiver is connected Setup Menu Tab 140 ED or 4 Normal gt Settings Normal Advanced Default Normal User Mode sets the menu system to Normal or Advanced When set to Normal default setting the basic set of menu options are shown in the menu system When set to Advanced additional menu options are added to the menu system See Main Menu User Mode for details eS ey 4 Engish International Models only Settings Various Default English Language selects the display language for menus Tce Triplog Reset ripio BSE _ os Triplag Reset Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen 4No Yes instructions to activate Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected
52. OTE The SD Memory Cards require a separate purchase For more Information visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 To insert an SD memory card 1 Remove the SD memory card slot cover 2 Position the SD memory card so that the label faces the right side of the unit and insert the card into the slot Press down on the card until it clicks into place 3 Close the slot cover and turn the knob just 1 4 of a turn to close Do NOT overtighten as this will not improve water resistance and may damage the cover 4 To Remove Press the SD memory card into the slot and then release The card will eject and you can then pull the card from the slot NOTE Do not leave the SD slot cover open The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit 15 SD Card Slot Add Maps to Your Fishfinder Your Fishfinder includes a built in UniMap with a more detailed map of North America Domestic models or a detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand International models You can also purchase SD memory cards with additional chart information for a particular location NOTE The SD memory cards require a separate purchase Your Fishfinder supports LakeMaster Navionics Gold HotMaps and HotMaps Premium on SD card media Your Fishfinder does NOT support Navionics Classic Charts or Platinum Cartography e Auto Select When
53. Press the MENU key twice 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Sonar Menu Tab is selected 3 Press the DOWN Cursor Key to select Ice Fishing Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor key to select On or Off Default Off See Sonar Menu Tab for more information Views 38 Ice Fishing Mode Off When Ice Fishing Mode is off the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RTS data in a traditional flasher format e Flasher X Press Menu Press the MENU key once in the Circular Flasher View Use the X Press Menu to set the Sensitivity Upper Range and Lower Range e Depth and temperature are always displayed e The Digital Readouts cannot be customized Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode Off Flasher Dial Depth 39 Views Ice Fishing Mode On When Ice Fishing Mode is on the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar data in traditional flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor e Sensitivity When you turn on Ice Fishing Mode the fishfinder s sensitivity settings are adjusted automatically to accommodate ice fishing conditions These settings will apply to the other Sonar Views until you turn off Ice Fishing Mode see Set the Circular Flasher View Mode in this section e Flasher X Press Menu Press the MENU key once in the Circular Flasher View Use the X Press Menu to set the Sensitivity Upper Range Lower Range and Color Palette e Color Palettes The color
54. See Sonar Menu Tab to set the Sonar Colors LOW Intensity Return Sonar View Original Palette Sonar History Weak Returns Historical Returns scroll possibly vegetation left across the view or small fish Strong Returns oossibly rocks tree limbs Strong Return or other structure possibly compacted sediment or rocks RTS Window 23 What s on the Sonar Display Use Bottom View to select the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display See Sonar Menu Tab to set the Bottom View Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red when Sonar Colors is set to Original If the Sonar Colors palette is changed the Structure ID will display the strongest return as specified by the palette See Sonar Menu Tab Sonar Colors for more information 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 What s on the Sonar Display 24 SwitchFire SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views SwitchFire settings are available in the Sonar Menu Tab To see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown choose Max Mode To see less clutter and more fish size accuracy interpreted from the transducer beam choose Clear Mode See Sonar Menu Tab Switc
55. aded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading on the Chart View Chart Menu Tab 132 Chart Detail Level Chart Detail Level q All gt Settings Basic Navigation Underwater All Custom Default All Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views NOTE Some chart details are only available with optional purchase SD memory cards Basic shows land areas ports obstructions and restricted areas Navigation shows navaids landmarks ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information Underwater shows depth contours fishing areas underwater wrecks tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information All shows roads buildings railways and other notations in addition to the Basic Navigation and Underwater information Custom Advanced user mode allows you to display or hide chart layers on the Navigation Views The available chart layers include Navigable Canals Boundaries Restricted Areas Coastline Bridges etc To customize the chart layers 1 Select Chart Detail Level from the Chart Menu Tab Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select Custom Selecting Custom adds the Custom Chart Layers menu to the Chart menu 2 Press the DOWN Cursor key to select Custom Chart Layers and press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the submenu 3 Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a layer and turn it on visible o
56. and Groups Route Icon Route names are alphanumeric and begin with R To change the Route name and its waypoints see Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups 63 Introduction to Navigation Save Create or Delete a Waypoint Save your Current Position as a Waypoint On any view press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint Save the Cursor Position as a Waypoint On the Chart or Combo View use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position you want to save as a waypoint Then press the MARK key to save the position as a waypoint Save a Position from the Sonar History On any Sonar View or Down Imaging View use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a feature in the sonar history Press the MARK key to create a waypoint at the location where that sonar reading was taken The new waypoint will also record the depth at that location NOTE When you save a waypoint by any of these method s a numerical waypoint name is automatically assigned You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and select an icon to represent it see Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups Create a New Waypoint To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select Options gt New gt New Waypoint Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the available fields See Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and
57. apabilities of your model NOTE To purchase accessories for your fishfinder visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 ROHS STATEMENT Product designed and intended as a fixed installation or part of a system in a vessel may be considered beyond the scope of Directive 2002 95 EC of the European Parlament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS Products sold in the U S are not intended for use in the international market Humminbird international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations Languages maps time zones units of measurement and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors To obtain a list of authorized international distributors please visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 334 687 6613 500 Series Down Imaging DualBeam PLUS Fish ID Humminbird LakeMaster ProMap RIS RIS Window Structure ID SwitchFire UniMap WhiteLine X Press Menu and Xtreme Depth Series are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc Baekmuk Batang Baekmuk Dotum Baekmuk Gulim
58. aster charts only asessscsiece 136 Depth Highlight optional purchase LakeMaster charts only c estssttecscessesesesesesen 136 Depth Highlight Range optiona purchase LakeMaster charts only wesc 137 Water Level Offset optiona purchase LakeMaster charts only assecc 137 Shallow Water Highlight optional purchase LakeMaster charts only wees 137 Lake List optiona purchase LakeMaster Charts only assesses 138 Setup Menu Tab 139 ES 1 00 Ui vase acct EE A EE A EE 140 Units Temp International only ceeccccccccccsscssssssssscsescsescscscsessseesseeescsensasssasseeeeeeseen 140 Table of Contents Units IS CAI eo gancctcssescia epcngen a tarser tovsanntcoseen sana citin states inugnatates ia Ene SEn aisia enee 140 Units Speed axesicensirviovsucetncdasvedslinabinitsntds rdenutaons eostindonsuledusadatedquissdaslvisietwivinsstite 140 SER WOO EEE E EE E A E dea oat E E A A E E EO A T 141 Language nternational Models only c cccsescscsesessevssesstssetssessssassesssssescseseeeetesseeee 141 TNO DO OT e E E onions 141 Restore Defaults scaizcesnareieeanatnaatecutnaitnicnesnanasttansioaasosetoncnamitsisioneniaiualittarh 141 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View and Down Imaging View only sse 142 Depth Offset Aavanced cc iscsce cathe cca edb dasittedaves sntcdbdnauesdententaaadudesatnileanisastubetael 143 Temp Offset Advanced with Temp Speed only asss 143 Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed only ssec 144 Local Time
59. ategory Default Waypoint Icon allows you select an icon for all new waypoints To see the most icon choices set the Icon Category to All New Waypoint Icon Select Default and the system will automatically apply your settings to new waypoints If you choose Select each time you mark a waypoint by pressing the MARK key you will be prompted to change the waypoint icon and category To accept the current settings press the MARK key again Navigation Menu Tab 124 Saved Tracks Defaults Saved Tracks Defaults gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box Saved Tracks Defaults allows you to open the Default Track dialog box Use the dialog box to set the default track appearance for all newly saved tracks The Saved Tracks dialog box includes the following options Visibility allows you to set new tracks to visible or hidden Style allows you to set the appearance and color of new tracks Breadcrumb Trail Dashed Line Solid Line or Wide Line and if a line the color of the line or Color By Depth If you choose Color By Depth you cannot choose one color to represent the track A color range will represent the different depths on the track instead from light green shallowest to black deepest You can change the depth range associated with black by using the Track Color Range menu setting see Wavigation Menu Tab Track Color Range Chart Orientation Chart Orientation di North Up gt Settings Nor
60. b 128 Course Projection Line Course Projection Line 4 Standard gt Settings Standard Single Vector COG SOG Default Standard Course Projection Line displays an arrow or line extending from the bow of the boat that projects your current course and shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course You can choose the style of the Course Projection Line as follows e Standard arrow e Single Vector line e COG SOG line with tick marks at set intervals from the boat The tick marks are based on the speed calculation Continuous Navigation Mode Continuous Navigation Mode C Off Settings Off On Default Off Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to continue to navigate and fish around a particular waypoint even if you pass over it multiple times 129 Navigation Menu Tab Chart Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until Chart select the Chart tab is selected NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE When a map from an optional purchase SD card is installed the Chart Menu Tab will change to display menu options that correspond with the active chart To manually select a chart card see Chart Select Also see Add Maps to your Fishfinder for more information Chart Menu Advanced User Mode shown with optional purchase LakeMast
61. bird model as follows e 587ci HD 597ci HD Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 597ci HD XD Auto to 3200 ft Auto to 975 m International Models only Default Auto by Chart Speed 6 Chart Speed uta Settings 1 to 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 5 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 RIS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions 85 Sonar X Press Menu E Bottom Lock Bottom Lock q Off b Sonar Zoom View only Settings Off On Default Off 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 SBottom Range 15ft Bottom Range 108 60 Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Loc
62. cording Playback is active NOTE During playback the amount of time memaory left to play is indicated by the status bar For more information see Views Snapshot and Recording View 99 Snapshot amp Recording X Press Menu Navigation X Press Menu Navigation Views only The Navigation X Press Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently used settings Press the MENU key once while in the Bird s Eye Chart or Combo View to access the Navigation X Press Menu NOTE Menu options will vary depending on system settings such as whether you are currently navigating NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Navigation X Press Menu See ntroduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information Navigation X Press Menu 100 Cancel Navigation b only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously saved route Skip Next Waypoint Skip Next Waypoint gt only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route This menu option will only appear wh
63. ction works if you have the GPS receiver connected MARK e Active Cursor The waypoint will be marked at the cursor location e Without Active Cursor The waypoint will be marked at the boat location e If Screen Snapshot is active a waypoint will be created and a screen snapshot will also be saved to the optional purchase SD memory card see Views Snapshot and Recording View Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature NOTE If Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is not a GPS receiver connected pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint NOTE You must have an optional purchase SD memory card installed for the screen snapshot feature to work GOTO Key The GOTO key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Active Cursor Press the GOTO key while in any view to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint e Without Active Cursor Press the GOTO key to display the saved waypoints list and then highlight a waypoint Press the RIGHT Cursor key to begin navigation e In any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View press the Zoom key to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away See Views and ntroduction to Navigation for more information ZOOM Key The Zoom key has multiple functions depending on the situation 13 Key Functions
64. d of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc EE mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however these requirements do vary within European Union member states For more information about where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and recovery and or your European Union member state requirements please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was purchased 155 Specifications Glossary Sonar Terms Beam Sonar Beam The wide cone shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater See Cone Angle Bottom Contour The profile of the bottom graphed to the display as the depth changes Bottom Hardness The density or composition of the bottom Varying levels of hardness can be determined by interpreting the thickness of the main 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 The effect of air bubbles created as the propeller rotates and the boat moves through the water Cone Angle The angular measurement of the sonar beam at a specific dB down point i e 10 dB S
65. de only Settings Palette 1 Palette 2 Palette 3 Default Palette 3 Color Palette sets the colors used to display sonar returns in the Circular Flasher View when Ice Fishing Mode is turned on The active color palette is shown in the center of the circular flasher display The color palettes range from weak to strong sonar return signals which are displayed left to right on the color preview bar See Views Circular Flasher View for more information Choose from the following color palettes Palette 1 Green weak Yellow medium Red strong Palette 2 Yellow weak Green medium Red strong Palette 3 Blue weakest Green weak Light Green weak to medium Yellow medium Orange fairly strong Red strong Flasher X Press Menu 94 X Press Menu Snapshot and Recording View only The Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu provides access to the snapshot management and sonar recording functions Press the MENU key once while in the Snapshot and Recording View to access the Snapshot and Recording NOTE For more information see Views Snapshot gt and Recording View Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu 95 Snapshot amp Recording X Press Menu O Start Recording Start Recording b optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Start Recording allows you to start sonar recording from the Snapshot and Record
66. e time If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint the original waypoint will lose its target or grid NOTE The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling grid are the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing respectively Introduction to Navigation 66 Routes Save the Current Route While you are navigating the current route can be saved From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Navigation will continue Create a New Route Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select Options gt New gt New Route e New Route Dialog Box Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the available fields see Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups for details e Plan Route Select Plan Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key The New Route dialog box closes so that you can select waypoints from the Waypoint Management dialog box To add a selected waypoint to the route press the RIGHT Cursor key Repeat as needed Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key Adding Waypoints to a Route Waypoints Routes Tracks Sort By AtoZ nYSave RT002 28R00002 ea R00002 con catiNavigation d amp amp R00003 RT002 00035 Lat N 50 40 856 S00036 Long W 001 03 177 i aes Created 11 30 04 AM 06 14 08 Home
67. e applied to the Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode Off and Big Digits View e Gray Light Gray weak to Black strong e Green Dark Green weak to Light Green strong Inverse Black weak to White strong Original Palette Cyan weak to Red strong Palette 1 Navy Blue weak Purple medium Yellow strong Palette 2 Navy Blue weak Green medium Yellow strong Palette 3 Navy Blue weak to Red strong NOTE To change the color palette for the Circular Flasher View see Flasher X Press Menu Color Palette mm h san Structure ID p Settings Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display e Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red If the Sonar Colors palette is changed the Structure ID will display the strongest return as specified by the palette e 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 See What s on the Sonar Display Sonar Colors and Bottom View for more information 117 Sonar Menu Tab Zoom Width Settings Narrow Medium Wide Default Wide Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar Zoom View 50kHz Sensitivity 5 90 kHz Sensitivity oE 10 Advanced XD Sonar only 597ci HD XDj Set
68. eated using the GOTO key but it does not remove any saved routes from memory You will be prompted to save the current route when you cancel navigation 65 Introduction to Navigation Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid The Waypoint Target shows a target consisting of concentric circles in various distance ranges centered on the waypoint you choose The Trolling Grid shows various distance ranges in grid format from the waypoint you choose The trolling grid can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint Chart View with Target 29 1 E G3 2sm 3sm XTE 29ft DTG 2 44smBRG 062 t 63 7 F 5 6mPh 065 Chart View with Grid Waypoint Target Trolling Grid Add a Waypoint Target Open the Waypoint Management dialog box and select a Waypoint Press the RIGHT Cursor key and select Target Press the RIGHT Cursor key Add a Trolling Grid Open the Waypoint Management dialog box and select a Waypoint Press the RIGHT Cursor key and select Grid Press the RIGHT Cursor key The grid can also be rotated to any heading by adjusting the Grid Rotation setting on the Navigation Main Menu Remove Target or Trolling Grid Press the MENU key once and choose Remove Target or Remove Grid from the Navigation X Press Menu and press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid applied to it at on
69. econd setting on Auto 97 Snapshot amp Recording X Press Menu gt Playback Speed Playback Speed iis optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Record Rewind 1 Rewind 2 Slow Play Reverse Pause Slow Play Normal Play Fast Forward 1 Fast Forward 2 Stop Playback Speed allows you to specify the playback speed for a sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Recording Playback is active Playback Speed Icons Record J Slow Play afal Rewind Reverse B Normal Play aiall Rewinaz gt Fast Forward E Slow Play Reverse he Fast Forward2 Pause E NOTE You can also change playback speed in the Snapshot and Recording View using the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys although you cannot skip to the beginning or end of a recording using these keys NOTE Sonar chart speed is increased during Fast Forward and reversed during Rewind This may result in a reduced quality sonar image since at higher speeds not every sonar return can be processed Snapshot amp Recording X Press Menu 98 Stop Playback Stop Playback gt optional purchase SD Memory Card only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Stop Playback allows you to stop playback of a sonar recording from any view This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Re
70. ector 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 Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Fishfinder to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Fishfinder 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 the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishfinder check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishfinder Reconnect if necessary and power up the Fishfinder 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 149 Troubleshooting 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 d
71. ed on the screen Cursor To Highlight a lake on the list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to move the active cursor to the location you ve chosen You can then mark waypoints or press the GO TO key to start navigation toward a waypoint or press the INFO key for more information 207 E View with LakeMaster Depth Highlight Water Level Offset Shallow Water Contour Lines Highlight f rar aae 2707 Chart Menu Tab 138 Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu options will vary depending on which accessories are attached to the unit NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Setup Menu Tab Advanced 139 Setup Menu Tab Units Depth Units Depth 4 Feet b Settings Domestic Models Feet Fathoms International Models Meters Feet Fathoms Default Feet Meters Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts SND atonal ot 4 T P International only Settings Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models only Units Distance Units Distance 4 Statute Miles gt Settings Domestic Models Statute Miles Nautical Miles Default Statute Miles International
72. edium Low Default Medium Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best Alarms Menu Tab 108 Timer Setup Timer Setup gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box Timer Setup allows you to open a dialog box to create settings for the Timer You can also start the countdown from this dialog box When the Timer is started the clock counts down from the amount of time set in the dialog box Hours Minutes Seconds Time 02 15 23 Save and Start gt Save and Close gt e Time Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the hours minutes and seconds e Save and Start To start the Timer immediately select Save and Start and press the RIGHT Cursor key e Save and Close To save your settings and start the Timer at a later time select Save and Close and press the RIGHT Cursor key Also see Start Timer e Digital Readout To display the Timer on screen as it counts down see Views To Change the Digital Readouts Start Timer Start Timer gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the Timer Start Timer allows you to start the Timer using the saved countdown settings in the Timer Setup dialog box To create the Timer settings see imer Setup ni b with the Timer running Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to stop the Timer Stop Timer allows
73. ee dB Down Point Dead Zone The area of the sonar beam that receives the sonar signal 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 The measurement for sound pressure level or intensity of the sonar return See dB Down Point dB Down Point 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 Film Super Iwist Nematic FSTN is a monochrome display technology characterized by black high contrast pixels All monochrome fixed mount Humminbird products use FSTN technology Frequency 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 Glossary Sonar
74. elect Sonar Window from the X Press Menu Chart Down Imaging Combo View Depth G Upper Depth Range Chart J m Down Window Imaging Window OUa ower Depth Digital Readouts Helge 53 Views Down Imaging Sonar Combo View Down Imaging models only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Down Imaging Sonar Combo View shows traditional Sonar information on the top of the screen and Down Imaging sonar information on the bottom e X Press Menu Press the MENU key once to access the Down Imaging X Press Menu You can set the sensitivity of the sonar the chart scrolling speed and the display color palette see Down Imaging X Press Menu and Sonar X Press Menu e Freeze Frame Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the view will freeze and a cursor will appear on both views on the screen Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed in the cursor dialog box Down Imaging Sonar Combo View Depth Upper Depth Range Traditional Sonar Window Down Imaging Sonar Window Lower Depth Range Views 54 Chart View Orientation Both Chart and Combo Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view see Navigation Menu Tab Chart Orientation n each orientation the view pans automatically so that the boat is always centered on the display To see more of the view when the boat is traveling
75. en you are currently navigating a route Waypoint 001 Waypoint Name b only with an active cursor on a waypoint Settings Edit Delete Target Grid Waypoint Name allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor You can move the cursor onto an existing waypoint and press the MENU key once or use Cursor to Waypoint to select a waypoint from the saved waypoints list NOTE See Introduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information The Waypoint Submenu includes the following menu options Edit opens the Edit Waypoint dialog box so that you can edit the selected waypoint See ntroduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information Delete allows you to delete the waypoint Target applies a target to the waypoint Grid applies a trolling grid to the waypoint 101 Navigation X Press Menu amp Cursor To Waypoint Cursor to Waypoint b Chart or Combo View only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Cursor to Waypoint allows you to quickly move the cursor to any saved waypoint so that you can locate it or edit it This X Press Menu option only appears if you have saved waypoints E Save Current Track Save Current Track b Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Save Current Track allows you to save the current track on the display After the curre
76. en you press the VIEW key repeatedly the display cycles through the available views on your screen When you press the EXIT key the display cycles through the available views in reverse order e Customize You can display or hide any view to suit your fishing preferences See the following pages for more information about each View To customize your Views Rotation You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation 1 Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected 2 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View 3 Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible or vice versa Views 30 To change the Digital Readouts Each view displays digital readout information such as speed or time which varies with the view selected the accessory attached and whether or not you are navigating The digital readouts on the Sonar View can be customized See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts for more information 1 Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected 2 Press the DOWN key to highlight Select Readouts and press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu NOTE If the Select Readouts option does not appear under the Setup tab change the User Mode to Advanced 3 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys t
77. ending on current speed and direction Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using downriggers as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation as accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement Humminbird products allow for input and display of both sources Structure A general term for objects on the bottom that present a discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish This includes bottom contour features drop offs humps and holes standing structure stumps timbers brush piles and a wide range of other potential objects sunken boats reefs Surface Clutter 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 Target Separation The measurement of minimum distance that a fishfinder needs to be able to recognize two very close objects as two distinct targets i e two fish hanging very close or a fish hanging very close to structure Humminbird fishfinders provide a very good 2 1 2 inches of target separation in shallower than 100 feet of depth Target separation decreases as depth increases due to the need for longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth See Pulse Width Glossary Sonar 158 Thermoclines
78. er and Navionics menu options Chart Menu Tab 130 Lat Lon Grid Lat Lon Grid Hidden Settings Hidden Visible Default Hidden Lat Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines Navaids on Bird s Eye View Navaids on Bird s Eye View q Visible p Settings Hidden Visible Default Visible Navaids on Bird s Eye View allows you to display or hide additional navigational aids in Bird s Eye View such as lights and buoys NOTE You will see more navigational aids with an optional purchase SD card i Select Chart Select d Auto Settings Various Default Auto Chart Select allows you to choose which chart to use if you have built in charts or a map card If you select Auto your unit will select a chart automatically Set Simulation Position b Advanced Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions to activate Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to activate the cursor and move it to the coordinates where you want to start the simulation Then confirm the position using the Set Simulation menu setting NOTE The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure an error message will appear Exit the menu set the cursor then try again 131 Chart Menu Tab a Advanced Setti
79. ered Flasher X Press Menu 92 The available Upper Range settings are determined by your Humminbird model as follows e 587ci HD 597ci HD 0 to 990 ft 0 to 397 m International Models only Default 0 e 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI 0 to 990 ft 0 to 397 m International Models only Default 0 e 597ci HD XD 0 to 3190 ft 0 to 972 m International Models only Default 0 Lower Range Auto Lower Range Auto 1200 Settings Various see below Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit Auto The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically Auto is the default setting Manual You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth Adjust the Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range especially when looking for fish or bottom structure NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered The available Lower Range settings are determined by your Humminbird model as follows e 587ci HD 597ci HD Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 597ci HD XD Auto to 3200 ft Auto to 975 m International Models only Default Auto 93 Flasher X Press Menu Color Palette Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mo
80. ess the RIGHT Cursor key SD memory card i storage available iew a saved Screen Snapshot from Chart View View a Screen Snapshot in 1 In Chart View use the 4 WAY Chart View Cursor Control key to move the active cursor onto a Screen _ Screen Snapshot Ha Snapshot Icon a WaypointName When the cursor snaps onto the Screen Snapshot Icon a thumbnail preview of the Screen Snapshot will a i be displayed on the screen press the CHECK INFO key 2 Press the CHECK INFO key and fo Vew arn select View Snapshot size 3 Press the EXIT key to return to Chart View Notes about Screen Snapshots e A border around the full screen indicates that the view is a saved screen Snapshot and nota live view If you press the CHECK INFO key and the snapshot file connected to the icon is not saved on the installed SD memory card the chart information box will display instead of the screen snapshot e Use an optional purchase SD memory card reader connected to a PC to view the saved screen snapshot data files on your optional purchase SD memory card see humminbird com for details You will notice that a DAT or a TXT file is created for every PNG screen snapshot This data file is required for viewing the screen snapshots from your control head so don t delete these files 45 Views Recording and Playback The Recording feature records active sonar information When the recording Is played back the views that were active durin
81. ettings 30 to 30 feet 5 to 5 fathoms 10 to 10 meters International Models only Default 0 ft m Water Level Offset allows you to change the level of the water being read from the control head The displayed numbers on the Contour Lines will adjust from the Water Level Offset setting and the water level offset will be highlighted in dark brown For example if the lake is down 5 feet set the Water Level Offset setting to 5 Shallow Water Highlight ift Shallow Water Highlight optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings 0 to 30 feet 0 to 5 fathoms 0 to 10 meters International Models only Default 0 Shallow Water Highlight allows you to select a minimum shallow depth setting so that the depth is highlighted in red in the Chart View For example if your boat has a draft of 3 feet set the Shallow Water Highlight feature to 3 feet and the unit will draw a red band from 0 to 3 feet Use this setting with Water Level Offset 137 Chart Menu Tab pe gt optional purchase LakeMaster charts only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Lake List allows you to view the list of lakes included on the installed SD memory card Sort By Highlight Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort option for the list Scroll Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the list As each lake is highlighted you can view information about the lake in the white box display
82. eturns will stand out from the paler 50 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 75 Degree Total Coverage When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View 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 50 kHz the returns from the 50 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 50 kHz wide beam Sonar Menu Tab 112 Sm oon nag tons ny 4 455kHz p Down Imaging Views only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Settings 800 kHz 455 kHz Default 455 kHz Imaging Frequency allows you to select which frequency to apply to the Down Imaging beams 455 kHz or 800 kHz For the best overall image quality and depth select 455 kHz For the
83. eye point As the boat turns the eye point moves to follow the boat See Wewing Cartography and Introduction to Navigation for more information e To shift the eye point position so that you can look off to the sides or even behind the boat Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to turn the eye point right or left Press the UP Cursor key to move the eye point forward and press the DOWN Cursor key to move the eye point backward e Press the EXIT key to move the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat Bird s Eye View ft N 25 42678 _ Depth 35 7 W 080213340 7m md Position of Boat Land Contours Speed of Boat _ Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North 49 Views Chart View Chart View shows cartography from the built in UniMap or an optional SD card map for the area surrounding your current position The current track also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail showing where the boat has been along with saved tracks waypoints and the current route when navigating are overlaid on the chart See Chart View Orientation and Introduction to Navigation for more information e Shift Pan Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to shift pan the chart to another area e Zoom Press the ZOOM keys to zoom in and out Zooming is also influenced by the Auto Zoom and Auto Range settings See Chart Menu Tab Auto Zoom and Auto Range for more information e Inf
84. f the display shows where the beam is hitting hard bottom or rising terrain The dark part of the display indicates soft bottom sand mud or descending terrain Speed If a GPS Receiver or Temp Speed accessory is connected the Fishfinder can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver are available if then only the information from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view What s on the Down Imaging Display 26 Down Imaging models only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI information about the area directly below your boat The razor thin high display Down Imaging reveals a variety of recognizable features so that you Upper Range Clouded Area may indicate a bait ball and White Streaks may indicate fish Structure Shadows Result from a lack of reflected sonar from a particular area and can be as valuable for interpretation than the sonar reflected by the object itself Use shadows to help you see the image in 3 dimensions oriented in space You can gain insight into the actual shape of an object or the depth to which it has sunk into the bottom through shadows on the display Objects standing on the bottom cast a sonar shadow The longer the shadow the taller the object Fish also cast shadows You can use the shadow to interpret how close the fish is to the bottom Lower Range eit
85. g a saved recording and not a live view e Navigation is not affected by the Sonar Recording feature but any active navigation is canceled and thumbnails and icons disappear when Playback begins or ends e Playback is paused automatically at the end of the recording o Freeze Frame Press the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to pause Playback and move the Active Cursor to a location on the sonar view The Cursor dialog box will show the depth and information for the location you choose Press EXIT to resume Playback e Press the MARK key during Playback to save a Screen Snapshot and or mark a waypoint in the view or active cursor location you choose Recording Playback Name of recording Time and Date recording started RO0003 S0N il Position where recording started Current Ping Rate Average Ping Rate Amount of time remaining to play Playback speed icons Amount of time remaining to play Amount of time already played Overall length of recording When you save screen snapshots and recordings to an SD card a DAT or a TXT file is created for every PNG screen snapshot and a IXT file is created for every recording folder These data files are required for viewing the screen snapshots and recordings on your control head so don t delete these files Views 48 Bird s Eye View Bird s Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart s land contour from a point above and behind the boat the
86. g the recording are available in Playback The Recording and Playback feature is available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Screen Snapshot is On see Setup Menu Tab Screen Snapshot Saved Recordings can be played back from the Snapshot and Recording View Start Recording Start Recording a 1 From the Snapshot and ET W Recording View press the MENU Oats AT meges A e key once to open me napaan i hen ei and Recording X Press Menu Start Recording zi D Tomte 2 Highlight Start Recording and ee ee l lt Press Menu press the RIGHT Cursor key A waypoint will also be created at Slider Bar the boat location and the recording shares the same file name SON Stop Recording 1 In any view press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu 2 Highlight Stop Recording and press the RIGHT Cursor key Notes about Recording e While recording press the EXIT key to exit the Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu and scroll to a different view Recording will continue e The slider bar at the bottom of the Snapshot and Recording View shows the recording progress and remaining space on the SD memory card e Pings Per Second For maximum performance keep the Pings Per Second setting on Auto see Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu e Viewing saved Screen Snapshots and Recording Playback are not available while in recording mode Views 46 Playback a Recording
87. h is always displayed Readouts for temperature speed and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the Fishfinder NOTE The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized e The Triplog shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset Big Digits View Timer shows the time elapsed since Inplog was last reset Distance is the distance traveled since the Iriplog Temperature was last reset Voltage displays the battery voltage Average Speed shows the speed since the Iriplog was last reset Speed 35 Views Down Imaging View Down Imaging models only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Down Imaging View uses the razor thin high definition profiling beams to produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the display Sonar returns are charted on the right side of the display As new information is received the historical information scrolls left across the display See What s on the Down Imaging Display for more information e Down Imaging X Press Menu Press the MENU key once to access the Down Imaging X Press Menu You can set the sensitivity of the sonar the chart scrolling speed the display color palette and the Upper Range and Lower Range see Down Imaging X Press Menu e Freeze Frame Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the Down Imaging View will freeze and a
88. hFire for more information Freeze Frame and Active Cursor Freeze Frame and Active Cursor Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor dialog box The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame To return to a scrolling display and exit Freeze Frame press the EXIT key Freeze Frame is available in the Sonar Split Sonar and Sonar Zoom Views Instant Image Update Instant Image Update You can change a variety of sonar menu settings such as Sensitivity or Upper Range and the adjustments will be shown instantly on the screen 25 What s on the Sonar Display What s on the Down Imaging Display Down Imaging uses its unique transducer and sonar technology to provide definition profiling beams produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the can interpret the structure and bottom contour including the following items Depth Water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Temperature Water surface temperature Bottom Return Use the appearance of the bottom return to determine bottom hardness Rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because hard objects reflect sonar better than soft objects Topography Changes The light part o
89. hart View with Waypoint Flags Turned On Waypoint Flags closest to cursor Cursor North Up Indicator PRO 5 6 190 NNER Menu iat BRG __179 W083 59 774 Menu Tab Navigation Menu Tab 126 Waypoint Decluttering C on P Advanced Settings Off On Default On Waypoint Decluttering allows you to set the declutter feature On or Off When two or more waypoints overlap or are displayed close together on a chart view the screen will automatically declutter waypoint names will shorten and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons Select Off to display waypoints at regular size Grid Rotation a Trolling Grid Rotation o Settings 0 to 89 Default 0 Trolling Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid in degrees where a setting of 0 displays a standard North South East West alignment See ntroduction to Navigation Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for information NOTE This feature may appear as either Trolling Grid Rotation or Grid Rotation depending on your model Trackpoint Interval Trackpoint Interval 4 isecond P Settings 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds or 60 seconds Default 1 second Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between trackpoints The current track can only contain up to 20 000 trackpoints so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in time but will be le
90. have different screen sizes the recordings made on one unit will still be present on the card but will be represented by the Unavailable icon circle with a slanted line through it on the Snapshot and Recording View on the other unit 147 Setup Menu Tab 597ci HD DI Views Menu Views Menu Tab Views Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows you to set 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 NOTE See Views for more information 148 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 Fishfinder Doesn t Power Up If your Fishfinder 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 Fishfinder 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 conn
91. have about updating your Humminbird Fishfinder SD Card Slot 18 To update the control head software 1 Install a formatted SD memory card into the card reader connected to your PC 2 Register your Fishfinder Log on to humminbird com Click My Account Set up a new account 3 Download From My Account My Profile My Equipment click the file name of the latest software update unit name version e Read the instructions in the dialog box and click Download e Follow the prompts to save the software file directly to the SD Card 4 Install the SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot 5 Power on your Fishfinder The control head will recognize the new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm software installation 19 SD Card Slot What s on the Sonar Display The 500 Series Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about the Depth Water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Temperature Water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Distance Distance traveled with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Gara Speed If a GPS Receiver or Temp Speed accessory is connected the Fishfinder can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled Second Sonar Retum When the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the su
92. her device is connected to the 500 Series Fishfinder If both devices are connected 21 What s on the Down Imaging Display 0 Understanding the Down Imaging Display The images you see on the Down Imaging display are produced using sonar technology 2 Each time the unit pings a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the 1 transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see Like traditional 2D Sonar the sonar history scrolls left across the screen Interpreting the Display Down Imaging beams illuminate the bottom contour structure and fish The beams are wide side to side but very thin front to back Use the light and dark parts of the display to interpret the objects under your boat as follows e Dark shades represent soft returns mud sand or descending terrain e Light shades represent denser terrain timber rocks or rising terrain A very hard bottom may appear as white on the display e White Streaks or Clouds may represent fish on the display e Shadows are not caused by light but by the lack of a sonar return Objects standing on the bottom cause a sonar shadow to appear on the display The longer the shadow the taller the object Fish may also cast shadows You can use the shadow to interpret where the fish or object is located in relation to the bottom What s on the Down Imaging Display 28 Down Imaging Sensitivity Use Imaging Sensi
93. i aT ERERKEN ERSAN 129 Continuous Navigation Mode ccscscssessssesescscesescssesssessesescscessscsnessseeseseaees 129 Chart Menu Tab 130 FGA GTA a ME E EEEE E A T 131 Navaids on Bird s Eye ViQW ccccccccsesccssscsssescscesscsteseeesesessscsessscscsssesesssescseeeeen 131 BEES E e E EA A EE 131 Set Simulation Position Advanced c cecccceccesecsescesescesescescssescsceececceesesteseetereatereas 131 DOE Map ONSE Agano sasis oraria EET ERAEN 132 Clear Map Offset Advanced ccccceccccccsessessesssssssssesscscssscscscscscscsesssesessseseseeseenseeees 132 North Up MIG GUC ALON ass caeoncacayonsia vectineabousnetsieetdeecbungdtienncssoasetusatnepdoamuesiiaotvietesaisnautons 132 Shaded Depth ssinscsicscssansnsatasaawnsninussarsibdcausensiunteumuinisiadccusinesssaraivinienctniincesassuiiiaivia 132 Chart Detal LEVEI cvsccaiaesavoisatastrsinates ne nene aer eer ae a OaE Ea En iN 133 Ma EOS n E EEE 134 Spot INT I ey teen crcsrrteutsrnasii issued uindteubeiongnians avintintdatisicuwaneitaustertnedameouclcdn 134 Auto Zoom Advanced ex ivecctimoceresisttesiuwestonaduernleniueliescudrsedesdetnnndewuctssedaannetrsetietveiucs 135 Auto Range Aavanced sicussssassnussavacn savscaveicvacsisesnenswenioiusonisusdonensieasgvessnsiavovntesonstie 135 Vo EE CUES EE serrara EEI E een esee angen 135 Offset Speed with Vessel Offset turned on sss 136 Contour Lines optional purchase LakeMaster charts only assises 136 Depth Colors optional purchase LakeM
94. ied or expanded by setting the User Mode to Normal or Advanced See Main Menu User Mode for details 71 X Press Menu Zeme Main Menu natal saan Of Q Of Of f f f f f The Main Menu provides the standard set of menu options including the settings that are changed less frequently The Main Menu is organized under the following tabs to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Setup Views GObft Of Of Alarm Tone NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Medium it Main Menu Normal User Mode To use the Main Menu 1 In any view press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab 3 Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option under that tab 4 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting e A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key e A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information e Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab Total Screen Update When you change any menu settings that affect the current view the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu
95. ing Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously saved route Sensitivity 10 Sensitivity 20 Settings Low 1 High 20 Default 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies When operating in very clear water or greater depths increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest If the sensitivity is adjusted too high the display may become too cluttered Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate 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 F Upper Range 35ft Upper Range odh 990 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views only Settings Various see below Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views Upper Range Is often used with Lower Range NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings ent
96. ing View This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen OStop Recording Stop Recording b optional purchase SD Memory Card only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Stop Recording allows you to stop sonar recording This menu option Is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and the control head is actively recording Delete Image Delete Image gt optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Delete Image allows you to delete a single screen capture image This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen and you have selected an image thumbnail Delete All Images Delete All Images ee gt optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Delete All Images allows you to delete all the images at once This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen Snapshot amp Recording X Press Menu 96 Delete Recording Delete Recording b optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Press the RIGHT Curs
97. ing the Down Imaging beams and the conical beams at the same time Select DI Only to ping the Down Imaging beams exclusively See How Sonar Works Down Imaging Sonar for more information Ice Fishing Mode Ice Fishing Mode 4 Dff gt Settings Off On Default Off Ice Fishing Mode controls how information is displayed in the Circular Flasher View When Ice Fishing Mode is off the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RIS data in a traditional flasher format When Ice Fishing Mode is on the Circular Flasher View displays the data in flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor Also the fishfinder s sensitivity settings are adjusted automatically to accommodate ice fishing conditions These settings will apply to the other Sonar Views until you turn off the Ice Fishing Mode See Views Circular Flasher View for more information E Imaging Colors Imaging Colors Blue b Down Imaging Views only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Settings Blue Amber 1 Amber 2 Brown Green Inverse Gray Green Red Default Blue Imaging Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the Down Imaging display 121 Sonar Menu Tab Navigation Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab NOTE Menu options will vary depending on system settings such as whether you are currently navigating
98. int of the compass i e North is 000 Magnetic North relies on the earth s magnetic field to align a metal pointer generally towards True North However due to local variations in the earth s magnetic field around the globe the difference between True North and Magnetic North can be greater than 10 See True North North True The principle reference point of the compass i e North is 000 True North uses the axis of the rotation of the earth as the reference for North and is constant for all points on the earth Most GPS units default to True North as the setting The GPS heading may vary from the boat compass heading because the compass uses Magnetic North See Magnetic North 161 Glossary GPS amp Navigation Present Position The current location latitude longitude determined by GPS The Present Position is indicated on screen by a directional boat icon if the boat is moving or a round symbol if the boat is stationary Route A series of waypoints linked together in a specific sequence to define a navigation path between two points and saved in the fishfinder s memory Routes are often used when frequently traveling between two or more locations because it is a faster and more accurate method than repeatedly selecting individual waypoints each time one travels through the same area Routes consist of a Start Waypoint an End Waypoint and a series of waypoints in between Users can begin navigation at the beginning the end to r
99. isappears 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 Troubleshooting 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 interpretation 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
100. itary use however civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities typically within 4 5 meters depending on conditions This means that 95 of the time the GPS receiver will read a location within 4 5 meters of your actual position Your GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS the Wide Area Augmentation System EGNOS the European Geostationary Navigations Overlay Service and MSAS the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System satellites if they are available in your area The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 500 Series Fishfinder when it is connected to the included GPS receiver e View current position e View current track breadcrumb trail e View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver e Save tracks waypoints and routes e Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next See Chart View and SD Memory Card Slot Add Maps to Your Fishfinder for more information How GPS Works 8 What s on the 500 Series Control Head Your 500 Series Fishfinder interface is easy to use A combination of keys and special features allows you to control what you see on the display Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions for more information Screen MENU key CHECK INFO key MARK key Q 200M key EXIT key Q 200M key GOTO key D VEW key POWER LIGHT key 4 WAY Cursor Control key SD Card slot cover LE
101. k is On Settings 10 to 60 feet 2 to 10 fathoms or 3 to 20 meters International Models only Default 15 ft 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 NOTE 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 Sonar X Press Menu 86 Down Imaging SOS X Press Menu valmaging Sensitivity ee Auto 20 Down Imaging Views only 4 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ The Down Imaging X Press Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently used settings Press the MENU key once while in any of the Down Imaging Views to access the Down Imaging X Press Menu NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Down Imaging X Press Menu 87 Down Imaging X Press Menu i Cancel Navigation Cancel Navigation b only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously
102. key to get detailed information about the chart If the cursor is active you will see information about the chart objects located near the cursor Chart Info If the cursor is not active the Chart Info submenu will appear Use the 4 WAY Cursor Nearest Port Control key to select the nearest port the nearest tide station or the nearest current Nearest Tide Station j i station and see information about any of these objects Nearest Current Station NOTE The built in UniMap does not contain any Port Tide or Current information This information is only available from optional purchase SD memory cards Nearest Port The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the cursor bull s eye will be centered over the port position The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position Nearest Tide Station Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today s date A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date You can change the date to look at tide information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respective
103. lect Current Track gt Start Tracking NOTE To save the depth information with the Current Track it is important to save the track and also edit the name before powering off the control head 123 Navigation Menu Tab Waypoints Routes Tracks b Waypoint Management Dialog Box Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box Waypoints Routes Tracks allows you to open the Waypoint Management dialog box Use the Waypoint Management dialog box to create new waypoints and routes and organize your navigation data You can also edit waypoint route and track information Your navigation data can be saved into groups sorted copied and exported to HumminbirdPC See ntroduction to Navigation and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information Waypoint Settings Waypoint Settings gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box Waypoint Settings allows you to open the Waypoint Settings dialog box Use the Waypoint Settings dialog box to set the waypoint icon category and the waypoint icon for all new waypoints See ntroduction to Navigation Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups and the Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for details The Waypoint Settings dialog box includes the following options Icon Category allows you to select a waypoint icon category All Geometry Alerts Supplies Navigation The Default Waypoint Icon also changes to match the selected c
104. ly Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the cursor bull s eye will be centered over the tide station position The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station from your present position 57 Views Viewing Cartography Nearest Current Station Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today Two graphs are also presented that show the time direction and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today s date You can change the date to look at current information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the cursor bull s eye will be centered over the current station position The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position Views Viewing Cartography 58 Introduction to Navigation Your Fishfinder allows you to mark waypoints and start navigation with the control head keys or the Navigation X Press Menu You can also use the Waypoint Management dialog box to create new waypoints and routes from scratch You can edit your navigation data and Organize it too This section will get you started See your Humminbird Wa
105. ment Dialog Box Use the Waypoint Management dialog box to manage your waypoints routes and tracks K J l s00035 Name D ha s000se eon CatGeometty Lat N 34 11 870 Long W 084 00 056 Created 11 44 24 AM 06 14 08 efault Group Home Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint route track O group or menu option To scroll through the list press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys To open a submenu press the RIGHT Cursor key To move to the higher level group or the higher level directory press the LEFT Cursor key As you scroll through the Waypoint Management dialog box press the EXIT key to select the Options menu quickly Press the EXIT key twice to close the dialog box Sort By Select Sort By and press the RIGHT Cursor key repeatedly to choose a sorting option for the waypoints routes tracks and groups A Z Z A Newest Oldest Distance Icon To start a more specific search see Options Options Provides a submenu so that you can set the default group create Introduction to Navigation 62 new navigation items groups waypoints routes and select and edit several items at once Select Search By to search by Name Distance Date Icon or Icon Category The Options menu will also change to show related menus such as Save or Paste Scroll and View Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to browse through the full list of saved waypoints routes tracks and groups
106. n Info a nT O O Settings Off On Default Off Sonar sets whether the Sonar views are shown in the View rotation Select Off to deactivate Sonar and remove the Sonar Views from the View rotation Setup Menu Tab 146 4 Visible Settings Off Visible Default Visible Demonstration controls whether the Demonstration Mode is visible or off The Demonstration Mode appears on the screen if you don t press any keys during the warning screen at power up Menu settings cannot be saved in Demonstration see Power On and Start Up Options Menu Sound Control Sound Control 4 All Sounds gt Settings No Sounds Alarms Only All Sounds Default All Sounds Sound Control allows you to set when the control head will beep or sound because of key presses and or alarms Screen Snapshot Screen Snapshot ni Settings Off On Default Off Screen Snapshot activates the screen snapshot function When Screen Snapshot is enabled pressing the MARK key creates a saved screen snapshot on the optional purchase SD memory card installed in your unit s card slot All active menus dialog boxes warnings and messages are captured and saved automatically NOTE For more information see Snapshot and Recording View and Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu NOTE You must have an optional purchase SD memory card installed for the Screen Snapshot feature to work NOTE If you use your SD memory card in two different Fishfinder units that
107. n each waypoint in a route The color of each route leg is displayed as follows e Completed Route Leg Gray e Current Route Leg Green e Future Route Leg Gold Tracks consist of detailed position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time Your Fishfinder can store up to 50 saved tracks each containing 20 000 trackpoints The current track represents your actual path so far NOTE The maximum number of waypoints and routes may vary due to the setup of your Waypoint Management directory Groups and sub groups also use storage and the storage limit is influenced by the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory Introduction to Navigation 60 Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Waypoints Routes Tracks The Waypoint Management dialog box allows you to organize your waypoints routes and tracks on your Humminbird control head Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box 1 Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation Menu Tab is selected 3 Press the DOWN Cursor key to choose Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the Opening the Waypoint RIGHT Cursor key to open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Management dialog box Introduction to Navigation S a What s on the Waypoint Manage
108. n the Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Sonar Zoom View 33 Views Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from each down beam frequency on separate sides of the screen You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams e The 587ci HD 597ci HD displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen e The 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI displays sonar returns from the 455 kHz narrow beam on the left side of the screen and sonar returns from the 200 kHz wide beam on the right side of the screen e The 597ci HD XD displays sonar returns from the 50 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen e Depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner e 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 Depth 83 kHz Sonar History Window Views 587ci HD 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Upper Depth Range 200 kHz Sonar History Window Lower Depth Range Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large easy to see format e Digital Readouts Dept
109. nbird Waypoint Management Guide for more information about groups and the other great features of the Waypoint Management dialog box Introduction to Navigation 70 Edit a Waypoint Route Track or Group 1 2 Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Open the Submenu Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint route track or group Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the submenu Select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select a Field Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field and press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to change the settings Name Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move from space to Space and press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the letter or number All upper and lower case letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation symbols Icon Category Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available categories Select All to view all available icons All Geometry Alerts Supplies Navigation Recreation Fish Environment Icon Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available icons used to represent the waypoint in Chart View The available icons are determined by the category selected in Icon Category Visible Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to set the selected item to visible or hidden in the Chart View Latitude Longitude Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move from space to space and press the UP or DOWN
110. ng VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see Views or Views Menu Tab NOTE Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order Key Functions 10 CHECK INFO Key vV Press the CHECK INFO key while in Bird s Eye Chart or Combo View to display information about objects that are near an active cursor If the cursor is not active the Chart Info submenu will be displayed See Views Viewing Cartography for more information NOTE Your control head will have one of the keys shown here Both keys function in the same way MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system See The Menu System for more information e Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu e X Press Menu Press the MENU key once in any view to access the X Press Menu which provides frequently used menu settings that correspond with the current view or navigation mode e Main Menu Press the MENU key twice in any view to access the Main Menu which is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly 11 Key Functions 4 WAY Cursor Control Key LEFT RIGHT UP or DOWN Cursor keys The 4 WAY Cursor Control key has multiple functions depending on the view menu or situation e Menu Selection Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a menu option then
111. ngs Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions to activate Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by your Fishfinder Press the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to activate the cursor and move it to the location where the Map Offset will be applied Then confirm the map offset position using the Set Map Offset menu setting The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used NOTE The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure an error message will appear Exit the menu set the cursor then try again Clear Map Offset b Advanced Settings Follow screen instructions to activate Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset The Clear Map Offset menu option is available when Map Offset is active North Up Indicator North Up Indicator 4 On Settings On Off Default Off North Up allows you to display the North Up icon on the screen to indicate the direction of True North The icon will be displayed when North Up Indicator is turned on and Chart Orientation is set to Course Up To set the Chart Orientation see Wavigation Menu Tab Also see Chart View Orientation Shaded Depth 15ft Shaded Depth off Go e Settings Off 1 to 180 feet or 1 to 60 meters International Models only Default 15 ft 5 m Sh
112. nly available on products sold outside of the U S by our authorized international distributors To obtain a list of authorized international distributors please visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 334 687 6613 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed only require the purchase of separate accessories Visit our Web site at humminbird com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 NOTE Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase and some features are only available on international models Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features Please read the manual caretully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model Power On Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head 597ci HD XD Title Screen VHUMMINBIRD 597ciHDXD Press MENU for Startup Options 1 Press the POWER LIGHT key 2 When the Title screen is displayed press the MENU key to access the Start Up Options Menu 3 If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically and your Fishfinder can be used on the water See Start Up Options Menu for more information e f a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start Up Option the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted e You can also
113. nt track is saved a new current track is started Save Current Track appears on the Navigation X Press Menu after navigation is stopped NOTE To save the depth information with the current track it is important to save the track and also edit the name before powering off the control head Clear Current Track Clear Current Track b Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track on the display and start a new track at the present position El Save Current Route Save Current Route gt only when Navigating Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route Navigation X Press Menu 102 Remove Target Remove Target b only if a Target is active Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display This menu option will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint NOTE See Introduction to Navigation Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information E Remove Grid Remove Grid gt only if a Grid is active Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display This menu option will only appear when a grid has already been applied
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115. o Press the CHECK INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor Chart View without Active Cursor shown with Optional Purchase Navionics Cartography F 7 Seay Depth Cartography Map Scale Speed of Boat Bearing of Boat Water Surface with o Temperature to True North Views 50 Cartography Distance to the Cursor and Bearing to Cursor Chart View with Active Cursor shown with ka j k i HCENT F7 DIST 25esm N44 43375 359 BRG B37 t w 887 49395 51 Active Cursor Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North Views Chart Sonar Combo View Chart Sonar Combo View is displayed as a split screen with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen To change the width of the Sonar Window press the MENU key once and select Sonar Window from the X Press Menu Depth gt Cartography gt m Map Scale Water Surface Temperature Views Chart Sonar Combo View 52 Sonar Window 2 Speed of Boat z Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North Chart Down Imaging Combo View Down Imaging models only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Chart Down Imaging Combo View is displayed as a split screen with Chart View on the left and Down Imaging sonar information on the right side of the view To change the width of the Down Imaging Window press the MENU key once and s
116. o select Save Introduction to Navigation 68 Review Route Information Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a saved route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Info and press the RIGHT Cursor key The Route Info dialog box displays the waypoints in the route The distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first waypoint in the route will be displayed Delete a Saved Route Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a saved route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Delete from the submenu and press the RIGHT Cursor key To remove the route from the group choose Selected To delete the route from all groups choose All Instances Tracks Save the Current Track From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will remain on the display but will change from black to gray To remove the track completely from the display see Hide or Display a Saved Track and Stop Tracking NOTE When you save a track a name is automatically assigned The track name consists of a date time stamp but can be re named later see Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups Clear the Current Track From the Navigation X Press Menu select Clear Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will be removed from the display and permanently deleted Hide or Display a Saved Track Open
117. o select a Readout position then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in that position To hide the data window select Off Course Navigation Off Position Speed Temperature TTG Time Time Date Timer Triplog Voltage 31 Views Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window As new information is received the historical information scrolls left across the display e Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom e Depth is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar Menu Tab e Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select Readouts settings or the optional purchase accessories attached see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts e Freeze Frame Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the cursor over a sonar return The depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor information box Sonar View Upper Depth Depth a Temperature Triplog Cursor Speed RTS Window Sonar History Window _ Cursor Cursor 13 0ft Dep B A Lower Depth Dialog Box Distance 26 1ft N 83 Range Bearing 179 t W NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the
118. oat s current position to the next waypoint in the route For example when you ve deviated from a route to navigate around an island select Reset XTE to update the unit s course calculations from the current boat position instead of from the previous waypoint in the route Chart Declutter Chart Declutter gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate Chart Declutter removes all chart layers except for land outlines waypoints routes and tracks The chart will stay decluttered for 10 seconds and then it will refresh to its previous display settings To refresh the view faster than 10 seconds press the Zoom keys NOTE See Chart Menu Tab Chart Detail Level for more information Navigation X Press Menu 104 Alarms Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu The Alarms tab will be the default selection NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Alarms Menu 105 Alarms Menu Tab eer eT Orr 100 Settings Off 1 to 100 feet or 0 5 to 30 meters International Models only Default Off Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting Fish ID Alarm
119. on 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 E Imaging Colors Imaging Colors Blue p Settings Blue Amber 1 Amber 2 Brown Green Inverse Gray Green Red Default Blue Imaging Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the Down Imaging display Down Imaging X Press Menu 90 mi Cancel Navigation Flasher X Press Menu g Flasher View only es oensitivity The Flasher X Press Menu provides a shortcut iL N Fi to your most frequently used settings Press the MENU key once while in the Circular Flasher Autol View to access the Flasher X Press Menu Upper Range Oft VOTE Menu options will vary depending on E Lovwer Range Color Palette system settings such as whether you are currently Palette 1 navigating Flasher X Press Menu NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE To activate Ice Fishing Mode see Sonar Menu Tab Also see Wews Circular Flasher View for more information 91 Flasher X Press Menu Cancel Navigation b only when Navigat
120. on waypoint TTG is calculated using the SOG and DTG See SOG and DIG Track A series of saved points that define the past path of the boat These Track Points are saved at regular time intervals Tracks are a useful and quick method to see where you ve been and an easy guide to follow to get you back to the starting point Generally all GPS units have a limited number of Track Points that can be saved before the unit runs out of memory and begins erasing the first track points saved Because of this the user can adjust the Track Point Interval menu to increase the amount of time between when points are saved and thus extend the distance covered by a track Tracks can also be permanently saved to memory and re displayed at the user s option Glossary GPS amp Navigation 162 Track Line TRK The planned line of travel between two waypoints and it represents the most efficient path between the two points because it is a straight line The TRK is measured in degrees i e 321 where 000 is North 090 East 180 is South 270 is West See Cross Track Error and Course Over Ground Trackplotter A navigation device that shows Present Position along with Track Waypoint and Routes but NO MAP in the background See Chartplotter Trolling Grid A Humminbird feature that displays a precise reference grid around a waypoint This grid is used as a guide pattern for trolling around a specific area to assure a more efficient and complete co
121. onfirm or cancel the export To export selected navigation items Use the following instructions to select and export specific waypoints routes tracks and groups to an installed unlocked SD Card 1 Insert an unlocked SD card into the SD card slot 2 Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Press the MENU key twice Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected Select Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 From a selected group directory in the Waypoint Management dialog box select Options gt Select Multiple and gt Export 4 Select Items Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the waypoints routes tracks and groups Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select an item Repeat as needed 5 Confirm Export When you are finished selecting items press the EXIT key to select Export Selected Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow the on screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export NOTE Ifan SD memory card is not installed an error message will be displayed Insert the SD memory card and try again 17 SD Card Slot NOTE The SD memory cards and USB Memory Card Reader require separate purchases The USB Memory Card Reader accessory can be used with your personal computer to view and organize your exported navigation data To purchase this accessory visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 For more information see n
122. or key and follow screen instructions Delete Recording allows you to delete a single sonar recording This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen and you have selected a recording file Delete All Recordings Delete All Recordings gt optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions Delete All Recordings allows you to delete all the recordings at once This menu option is only available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen Pings Per Second 10 Pings Per Second Auto optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only Settings 1 to 10 Auto Default Auto Pings Per Second allows you to specify the ping rate for an active sonar recording NOTE Pings Per Second is available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed Snapshot and Recording View is on the screen and the control head Is actively recording not playing back Auto is the default setting for Pings Per Second and automatically adjusts the ping rate for best recording quality If there is limited memory on your SD memory card you can slow the ping rate by setting the Pings Per Second manually but the recording will capture less sonar detail For maximum performance keep the Pings Per S
123. ormance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specitications and features are subject to change without notice Specifications 154 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc to be a responsible corporate citizen operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products WEEE DIRECTIVE EU Directive 200Z 96 EC Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive WEEE impacts most distributors sellers and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European Union The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical amp electronic equipment FEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles aircraft and boats n some European Union member states these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement This symbol WEEE wheelie bin on product indicates the product must not be K dispose
124. osition Error GPS Diagnostic View Sty Chart GPS Diagnostic View ee Satellite Fix T ee Being Used Satellite Being Enhancea Monitored 17ft Altitude 1083ft 5 6mph 044 t NORTH 25 43 146 SD Card and Longitude WEST 080 12621 Depth 7 19 04 11 42 37 AM 27 7ft Current Latitude Start Up Options Menu 16 z Sensitivity m X Press Menu 120 The X Press Menu provides a shortcut to your E gt Lower Range most frequently used settings The options Auto provided on the X Press Menu correspond hb Chart Speed with the current view For example if you are in g a Sonar View and press the MENU key once the Sonar X Press Menu will display X Press Menu To use an X Press Menu 1 In any view press the MENU key once to open the X Press Menu 2 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight an X Press Menu option then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting NOTE The X Press Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately 3 Reactivate the X Press Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Total Screen Update When you change any menu settings that affect the current view the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen Menu options can be simplif
125. ower outputs to make sure that the same measurement system is being used for both outputs because P I 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 The length of time that a sonar sound burst is transmitted 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 Second Return 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 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 1
126. press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu settings are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required Freeze Frame In Sonar View and Down Imaging View press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the active cursor to a location on the screen A cursor dialog box will display to show the depth of the location you choose e Active Cursor Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the active cursor will appear on the screen Chart View Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to pan the chart and highlight decluttered waypoint icons NOTE In either Freeze Frame or Active Cursor mode you can also make the cursor move diagonally by pressing in between two of the arrows on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key e Bird s Eye View The 4 WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the eye point e Snapshot and Recording View Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight a recording icon and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to start recording playback Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to control the speed of playback e Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode On Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move the Depth Cursor Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the Zoom Range see Wews Circular Flasher View Key Functions 12 MARK Key Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint The MARK key fun
127. pth 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 In the 587ci HD 597ci HD targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam are represented as orange fish symbols and targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam are represented as blue fish symbols Narrow Beam Wide Beam Orange Fish Symbols Blue Fish Symbols C C a Ei O c In the 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI targets detected in the 455 kHz conical beam are represented as orange fish symbols and targets detected in the 200 kHz conical beam are represented as blue fish symbols In the 597ci HD XD targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam are represented as orange fish symbols and targets detected in the 50 kHz wide beam are represented as blue fish symbols When Fish ID is turned off the Fishfinder 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 Transducer Cone and Fish Arches Sonar Menu Tab Fish ID Sensitivity 5
128. ption Name Setup User Mode Noise Filter Noise Filter Fea ela 4 Low gt Advanced ead requirements Settings Off Low Medium High1 High2 High3 Default Low Available Menu Settings i EE or and Default Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices Setting Description Menu Option as it appears on the screen 79 Main Menu User Mode Normal or Advanced Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode to Normal or Advanced Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 500 Series Fishfinder Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices Advanced Mode is provided for users who want the highest level of control over the Fishfinder Several menu settings are added to the Main Menu when the User Mode is changed to Advanced To change the User Mode setting 1 Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected 3 Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu 4 Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Normal NOTE Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode For example the Select Readouts menu option Is available when
129. r View see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Digits Format Digits Format q Small tenths gt Advanced Settings Small tenths Large tenths No tenths Default Small tenths Digits Format adds a tenth decimal place to the readouts such as Temperature and Depth Use the settings to change the display of the decimal place or remove it from the digital readouts Examples of the different settings are displayed below Also see Se ect Readouts and Views 217 217 2T Small tenths Large tenths No tenths 145 Setup Menu Tab NMEA Output NMEA Output q Off Advanced Settings Off On Default Off NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off NMEA Output should be turned On if you connect the NMEA Output wires of the GPS Receiver cable to another NMEA compatible device such as an autopilot NMEA 0183 Is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication NOTE A separate purchase of accessory AS HHGPS may be required for the NMEA output function The following NMEA sentences are output when NMEA Output is turned On DPT Depth MTW Water Temperature GLL Lat Lon Position GGA GPS Fix Data RMC Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA Time and Date When navigating the following NMEA sentences are also output when NMEA Output is turned On APB Autopilot Sentence B BWR Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB Recommended Minimum Navigatio
130. r 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 1 to 20 where Low 1 High 20 Default 10 NOTE The Sensitivity can be adjusted from the DI Enhance dialog box or the Down Imaging X Press Menu The Sensitivity setting is provided here so that you can easily adjust the Down Imaging data with the other settings See Down Imaging X Press Menu Imaging Sensitivity for more information Contrast Accents the light and dark parts of the Down Imaging data to provide greater definition 1 to 20 Default 10 e Sharpness Filters the view and sharpens the edges of the Down Imaging data Low L Medium M High H Default Off E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range oi 990 Advanced Settings 0 to 990 ft 0 to 397 m International Models only Default 0 Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Down Imaging Views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet Greater detail will be shown for the area between 20 and 50 fee
131. r off hidden All changes take place immediately 133 Chart Menu Tab 587ci HD Map Borders shown with Custom Chart Layers Map Borders z Navaids _ Bridge wavy red lines gt Restricted Area 3 ia omer Po j i i Paints of i 1 Interest DIST 1 Tart H 45 83 ZT aD BRG CAB t Wt B66 31 875 Map Borders Map Borders MIMC SD Only Settings Hidden MMC SD Only All Visible Default MMC SD Only Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders The dotted lines of a Map Border indicate an area which contains a different map Spot Soundings Spot Soundings q Hidden p Settings Hidden Visible Default Hidden Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot soundings which are depth measurements shown on the chart NOTE Spot Soundings are only available with optional purchase SD memory cards Chart Menu Tab 134 ae 4 On Advanced Settings On Off Default Off Auto Zoom sets the Chart View to zoom automatically based on the speed of the boat As the boat s speed increases the chart range will increase You can continue to use the ZOOM keys to see more or less of the view and Auto Zoom will resume after 20 seconds To use only the ZOOM keys to adjust the chart range turn off Auto Zoom See Viewing Cartography for more information NOTE The Auto Zoom setting does not apply to the Bird s Eye View E ar 4 On Advanced Settings On Off Defa
132. reen Snapshots and Recordings The active file is highlighted with arrows Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the file e Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu Press the MENU key once in this view to open the X Press Menu Use the X Press Menu to Start Recording Delete Images or adjust the Recording and Playback settings see Recording and Playback or Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu Snapshot and Recording View Highlighted nka Screen 500012 ile file Name Snapshot Te wee 67 14 08 3 ee x W dso 13 340 Time and Date the Screen Snapshot or Recording was Press th ae taken UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through saved screen snapshots and recordings Latitude Longitude Position of Waypoint Total amount of Space on card Saved Recording 43 Views Screen Snapshots Screen Snapshots are saved pictures of the view on the screen The screen snapshot will include the menus dialog boxes warnings and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken Saved Screen Snapshots can be viewed from the Snapshot and Recording View or Chart View The Screen Snapshot feature is available when an optional purchase SD memory card is installed and Screen Snapshot is On see Setup Menu Tab Screen Snapshot Make a Screen Snapshot Make a Screen Snapshot aS Fat 1 Activate Screen Snapshot and install an SD memory card MARK key The screen will pause while the image Is saved
133. ress Menu Down Imaging Views only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Cancel Navigation only when Navigating cccseessscssscscsssssescscesesssssssescsessssseseseenees LEAVITT SI IVEY E E E E E EE E DEEE E EAE A EEEE Upper ANG CIAC AIC CU secoriment aa a aE eE LOW E E otanuere mee erunaatoateaana PE a P EE EEE E E E EE mading COONS seissen aE ae EEEN EAEE AEEA EER 12 13 73 74 74 19 19 76 71 78 79 79 80 82 83 83 84 84 89 86 86 Table of Contents Flasher X Press Menu Circular Flasher View only Cancel Navigation only when Navigating csesssssesesssssssscscssersisscsceteressssseseneens SEARLE IY A E A E E O E E Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher ana Big TOUS VIEWS OI ccasicssiciants siecesansiesbsiadedasawsviandesnhaviamdsadveidavedaaystaendsbentuces Lower Range ter ecteseedeecetaciesceatapesecsareatonteaeenesckesete aeussiessaeucesetenpeaseeeebereeeee Color Palette Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode only sasssa Snapshot and Recording X Press Menu Snapshot and Recording View only Start Recording optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and Recording View only ssccsccecsessscscsssescssesssssesssesscsscssessesesessseessssassass Stop Recording optional purchase SD Memory Card only usses Delete Image optional purchase SD Memory Card Snapshot and RECOLAING Vew Ony esccsccesssssscsssssescsssssssssessseseescssssaesersesessesassaseass Delete
134. rface of the water and back again Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will show a strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all Cursor Dialog Box Indicates cursor depth on the display and the depth of the bottom directly below the cursor The Latitude and Longitude of the cursor position the distance to travel to the cursor position and the bearing to the cursor position is shown with a GPS receiver A waypoint can be marked at the cursor position for later retrieval and use with a GPS receiver eg ela Distance 26 1ft N 2 Bearing 179 t NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver are available if either device information trom the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view What s on the Sonar Display 20 area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items Cursor Available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor Fish The Fishfinder displays fish as arches and or fish icons and can be set to alarm when a fish of a certain size is detected When a target is detected a Fish ID symbol appears on the display with the depth displayed above it The size of the symbol indicates the intensity of the sonar return The unit will clearly show schools of Bait Fish as clouds of differen
135. s the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound Off Course Alarm 300ft Off Course Alarm Off Aoa Settings Off 25 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models only Default 300 ft 100 m Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound during navigation Off Course Limits Arrival Alarm Circle 5 0 3 IsmjBRG 57 17 56 127 107 Alarms Menu Tab Arrival Alarm 5ft Arrival Alarm off i 3008 Settings Off 25 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models only Default 150 ft 50 m Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle based on the menu setting when navigating Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound Drift Alarm off Drift Alarm orr 3008 Settings Off 25 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models only Default Off Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boat s anchored position If the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter the Drift Alarm will sound Drift Alarm Perimeter Drift Alarm START Circle XTE 26 ft Be 222M 062 t 5 55 77 5 6 058 E 4l Medium P Settings High M
136. saved route ImagingSensitivityAuto Imaging Sensitivity Auto 9920 Settings Auto 1 to 20 where Low 1 High 20 Default 10 v vA Imaging Sensitivity controls how the sonar returns are displayed on the Down Imaging Views Increase the Imaging Sensitivity to reveal weaker returns that may be of interest especially in very clear water or greater depths A high imaging sensitivity setting shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however if the sensitivity is adjusted too high the display may become too cluttered Decrease the Imaging Sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If the sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish 4 DI Enhance DI Enhance gt Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key DI Enhance allows you to adjust your Down Imaging View in the following categories Sensitivity Contrast and Sharpness Whether you re searching the Down Imaging data for fish or certain bottom contour the most effective settings will vary with the situation The display will update as you adjust each category DI Enhance can also be used during Recording Playback see Views Snapshot and Recording View Down Imaging X Press Menu 88 DI Enhance Submenu e Sensitivity Controls how much detail is shown on the display When operating in very clear water o
137. sceteesceesescesesesteseseetesessseeneeee 66 BOULE o PT EEEE E E EE NEA E A AE save EATE T 67 ETE A E EEEE E E S E A A TO 69 Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups sesser 70 Table of Contents The Menu System Start Up Options Menu EE EE EEN E E E A E E A antares A E O s EE EE EAE EA System StatUS caurersscssiviisvpdetaduncnxayntveuislassiiniiicoiuieennsiraahieustenteyssasysavnevieerisledsivdenetss DCH NOSE AE PAE E E PAE E ES A AE E ETO Accessory TES Uc cacasavsnctircieunnsnnractatusenndedninenresietamnediehionsanaienoresndivotoneadatensinduet acne GPS Diagnostic View st cescscreedcis sence csteyseusanicnesidasscwsdatessiencerarbasandedectasaeseasscentec X Press Menu Main Menu Quick Tips for the Main Menu Note for al Menu Se FUNG S 12 csinsecsnrreiate teen niente dso anaiari User Mode Normal or Advanced cccceecesescssscscscesesssessecsecesssensesesaneneeveees Sonar X Press Menu Sonar Views only Cancel Navigation only when Navigating c ccsesesssssssscscsssssescscesessssssseseesessassescseesees SHEP EIN OY E E EE E E E A E E Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views only LONN e E E cae LA o DO E E E coca tecct ceeres nese toca tate eeeseee Bottom Lock Sonar Zoom View only ceccccceccccscscsescsccsssescscssssssesssssssecssesessuseeeseneenenses Bottom Range Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom LOCK is On s sesesesesesvevsverererereresees Down Imaging X P
138. select Simulator to learn how to use your control head and save settings in advance for later use 4 Quick Setup If this is the first time the unit has been powered on after installation or after restoring defaults the Quick Setup dialog box will display on the screen Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the Language Water Type and Max Depth Press the EXIT key to close the dialog box NOTE The Quick Setup settings can be changed at any time See each menu option in The Menu System for details 1 Power On How Sonar Works E Sonar technology is based on sound waves The 500 Series Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your 500 Series Fishfinder 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 SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or pings which are emitted into the water in a teardrop shaped beam The sound pulses echo back from objects in the water
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140. solution 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 159 Glossary Sonar GPS amp Navigation Terms Acquisition Time The length of time that a GPS receiver typically takes to determine a position from at least three satellites Humminbird GPS receivers provide very fast acquisition times under one minute permitting users to get out on the water faster Altitude The height measurement above sea level Altitude is a measurement that can be provided by GPS Bearing BRG The direction to a destination waypoint measured in degrees from North i e 321 where 000 is North 090 East 180 is South 270 is West Chartplotter A navigation device that shows Present Position on a Map along with Tracks Waypoints and Routes All Chartplotters are also considered Trackplotters Cold Start The procedure that a GPS receiver must perform when it does not have historical information regarding its current location This procedure typically lasts for several minutes and may be experienced upon first power up of the receiver or if the receiver has been moved a great distance Course Over Ground COG The current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North i e 321 where 000 is North 090 East
141. ss detailed Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution 127 Navigation Menu Tab Track Min Distance 16ft Track Min Distance 1308 Advanced Settings 1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters International Units only Default 16 ft 5 m Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added to the track Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution Track Color Range Track Color Range 50 3000 Settings 50 to 3000 feet or 20 to 1000 meters International Units only Default 50 ft 20 m Track Color Range allows you to set the depth range that will be displayed as black the deepest depth when Color By Depth is selected as the style for the current track see Navigation Menu Tab Current Track Map Datum Map Datum uue Advanced Settings Various Default WGS 84 Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Fishfinder to match those of a paper map Navigation Menu Ta
142. ssembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty WARNING This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and or reproductive harm WARNING Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed Remove the unit cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph WARNING Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files waypoints routes tracks groups recordings etc that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit s hardware or software Itis important to back up your control head s data files periodically Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit s defaults or updating the software See the following sections of your Humminbird manual Snapshot and Recording View SD Card Slot and PC Connect Also contact our Customer Resource Center with any questions NOTE The illustrations in this manual may not look exactly like the display on your Humminbira model but your model will work in the same way NOTE Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase and some features are only available on international models Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features Please read the manual caretully in order to understand the full c
143. st including unit serial PASSED number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage S N MODEL 70622010114 587HD SOFTWARE VERSION 4 770 VOLTAGE TOTAL TIME 13 3 24 PCB S N 01706060941 Press VIEW for Next Screen Accessory Test SYSTEM STATUS Accessory Test lists the accessories ACCESSORY TEST connected to the system Speed COMMECTED Temperature COMHECTED NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishfinder was powered up 715 Start Up Options Menu GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar A dark gray bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used This view also reports the current position local time and date and other numeric information The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix 2D Fix 3D Fix or Enhanced An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from WAAS EGNOS or MSAS A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation HDOP the Horizontal Dilution of Precision is a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated P
144. t NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered 89 Down Imaging X Press Menu Lower Range Auto Lower Range Auto 1200 Settings Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit Auto The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically Auto is the default setting Manual You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth DH will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to indicate the unit is in Manual mode Adjust the Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range especially when looking for fish or bottom structure 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 which allows 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 settings entered manually by Chart Speed 5 Chart Speed S ultra Settings 1 to 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 5 Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar informati
145. t shapes and sizes depending on the number of fish and boat speed 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 colors moving across the display at the same depth is connected to the 500 Series Fishfinder If both devices are connected then only the 21 What s on the Sonar Display Older Pings Scroll Across Display Understanding the Sonar Display It is important to understand the significance of the display The display does not show a literal 3 dimensional representation of what is under the water Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time As both the boat and the targets fish may be moving the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display The returned sonar echoes are displayed on the screen As a new echo Is received the historical data scrolls across the screen Real Time Sonar RTS Window A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only The RTS Window updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom structure and fish
146. th Up Heading Up Course Up Default North Up Chart Orientation allows you to select whether the Chart and Combo Views should be drawn North Up Heading Up or Course Up The Chart Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird s Eye View see Views Chart View Orientation Casting Rings 121ft Casting Rings Off 150 Advanced Settings Off to 150 ft 0 to 50 m Default Off Casting Rings allows you to display a circle around each waypoint on the Chart View This menu option sets the distance that the Casting Ring will be displayed from the waypoint Select Off to hide the Casting Rings NOTE Casting Rings are not applied to decluttered waypoints see Navigation Menu Tab Waypoint Decluttering 125 Navigation Menu Tab North Reference North Reference 4 True b Settings True Magnetic Default True North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one of two orientations True North or Magnetic North Waypoint Proximity Flags 4 Visible Advanced Settings Hidden Visible Default Hidden Waypoint Proximity Flags allows you to display or hide waypoint flags for the ten closest waypoints to the boat or active cursor The flags show the distance from the boat or active cursor to each waypoint Waypoint Proximity Flags are also influenced by the zoom level and boat speed The flags are only displayed if the chart range is less than 5 sm and the boat is traveling less than 15 mph 597ci HD XD C
147. the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a saved track and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Edit from the submenu Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the track to visible or hidden see Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups for details Delete a Saved Track Open the Waypoint Management dialog box Select a saved track and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Delete from the submenu and press the RIGHT Cursor key To remove the track from the group choose Selected To delete the track from all groups choose All Instances Stop Tracking Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu Select the Navigation Menu Tab gt Current Track gt Stop Tracking Stop Tracking clears the current track and the unit will not save trackpoints See Wavigation Menu Tab Current Track for more information 69 Introduction to Navigation Edit your Waypoints Routes Tracks and Groups Whether you are creating a new navigation item or editing it you can use the same steps to customize a waypoint route track or group The available settings will depend on the type of item you are editing Editing a Waypoint Edit Waypoint Icon Category Icon Visible Latitude N 50 41 116 Longitude W 001 03 178 Created 4 00 10 PM 06 14 08 ca Visible on Chart View p Hidden on Chart View NOTE The Edit Waypoint dialog box is also available when you select a waypoint from the Navigation X Press Menu NOTE See your Hummi
148. tings 10 to 10 Default 0 50 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 50 kHz beam Increasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns NOTE 50 kHz Sensitivity ts particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 50 kHz sonar returns in the 200 50 kHz Split Sonar View The 50 kHz sensitivity can be adjusted without affecting the sensitivity of the 200 kHz returns shown in the 200 kHz sonar window B3kHz Sensitivity 0 83 kHz Sensitivity Z Advanced 587ci HD and 597ci HD only Settings 10 to 10 Default 0 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 NOTE 83 kHz Sensitivity ts 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 A55kH Sensitivity B 455 kHz Sensitivity 10 B Advanced Down Imaging Views only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI Settings 10 to 10 Default 0 455 kHz Sensitivity adjusts the sensitivity of the 455 kHz beam Increase the sensitivity to display additional weak returns and decrease the sensitivity to display fewer weak returns Sonar Menu Tab 118
149. tivity to control how the sonar returns appear on the display Increase the sensitivity to reveal weaker returns that may be of interest especially in very clear water or greater depths Decrease the Imaging Sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water See maging Sensitivity or Down Imaging Sensitivity for more information Freeze Frame and Active Cursor Freeze Frame and Active Cursor Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed in the cursor dialog box Zoom Use the zoom feature on your control head to see the returns near the cursor location at a higher magnification See Views Down Imaging View for more information 29 What s on the Down Imaging Display Views gt The sonar and navigation information from your Fishfinder is aa displayed on your screen in a variety of easy to read views W s There are many views available on your Fishfinder e Default View When you first power up the 587ci HD 597ci HD control head Sonar View will be the default view When you first power up the 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI the Chart Down Imaging Combo View will be the default view When you first power up the 597ci HD XD control head Bird s Eye View will be the default view e Cycle Wh
150. troduction to Navigation What s on the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Also see your Humminbird Waypoint Management Guide for complete details It is important to back up your control head s data files waypoints routes tracks groups recordings etc periodically You can also Save view and organize your navigation data on your PC using HumminbirdPC See your Humminbird online account for details at humminbird com Update Software Set up an online account at humminbird com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news and software upgrades for your Fishfinder You can also download HumminbirdPC from your account which allows you to manage your waypoints routes and tracks on your personal computer NOTE It is important to back up your control head s data files waypoints routes tracks groups recordings etc periodically Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit s defaults or updating the software See Export Navigation Data and Snapshot and Recording View for more information Also contact our Customer Resource Center with any questions Required Equipment Personal computer with Internet access a formatted SD memory card and a USB Memory Card Reader NOTE To purchase the USB Memory Card Reader AS CR visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Qur Customer Resource Center will also assist you with any questions you might
151. ttom The available Max Depth settings are determined by your Humminbird model as follows e 587ci HD 597ci HD Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DI Auto to 1200 ft Auto to 400 m International Models only Default Auto e 597ci HD XD Auto to 3200 ft Auto to 975 m International Models only Default Auto Water Type Water Type 4 Fresh Advanced Settings Fresh Salt shallow Salt deep Default Fresh Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water In salt water you can also choose the shallow or deep setting The Water Type menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Main Menu User Mode NOTE Make sure that the Water Type is set accurately especially in salt water as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings 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 difference Sonar Menu Tab 120 DI Pings DI Pings d Dl Only Advanced Down Imaging View and Chart Down Imaging Combo View only 587ci HD DI 597ci HD DIJ Settings All Beams DI Only Default All Beams DI Pings allows you to choose which beams are used to provide data in the Down Imaging View Select All Beams to p
152. ult Off Auto Range when turned on sets the chart scale to the lowest range so that only the boat icon and the next waypoint in the route are displayed See Viewing Cartography for more information Zoom In Out Press the ZOOM keys Using the ZOOM keys will override Auto Range Io resume using Auto Range press and hold the ZOOM keys See Viewing Cartography for more information NOTE The Auto Range setting does not apply to the Bird s Eye View NOTE If Auto Range is turned on it will override the Auto Zoom menu action et aad amp 4 On Settings On Off Default Off Vessel Offset allows you to display more of the Chart View based on the speed of the boat Vessel Offset works with Offset Speed Turn on Vessel Offset and set the speed threshold in Offset Speed When the boat is moving below the Offset Speed setting the boat icon will be displayed in the center of the Chart View When the boat is moving at or above the Offset Speed setting the boat icon will move to the edge of the view so that more of the Chart View is shown on screen 135 Chart Menu Tab ths ft SEE eo with Vessel Offset turned on Settings 5 to 60 mph 5 to 50 kts or 8 to 95 kph International Models only Default 5 mph 5 kts 8 kph Offset Speed allows you to see more of the Chart View when the boat is traveling at or above the Offset Speed setting Vessel Offset must be turned on See Vessel Offset for more information
153. un the route in reverse or at any waypoint in between See Waypoint SD Secure Digital An SD card is virtually identical in function to an MMC however the speed at which information can be accessed is generally faster the storage capacity is generally larger and the card has security features which can be used to prevent extracting the data from the card SD is the same format that many digital cameras use See MMC Selective Availability SA A GPS system feature that can be implemented by the U S Department of Defense DoD to degrade the accuracy of GPS positioning information With SA active the GPS is accurate to within 100 meters 95 of the time With SA inactive the GPS is accurate to within 45 meters 95 of the time Currently SA is inactive and the consumer can enjoy the greater precision GPS provides however the DoD reserves the right to activate SA at any time Speed Over Ground SOG The measurement of the boat s progress across a given distance and the speed measurement provided by GPS An alternate 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 Over Ground is optimal for navigation because accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement Humminbird products allow for input and display of both speed measurements Time To Go TTG The estimated time required to reach the destinati
154. 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 cant accurately receive continuous data Views 32 Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure The Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate sonar returns that would usually be displayed close together such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure e The Zoom Level or magnification is displayed in the lower left corner of the display Press the or ZOOM keys to increase or decrease the zoom level e The Zoomed View is displayed on the left side of the screen As the depth changes the zoomed view updates automatically e The Full Range View is displayed on the right side of the screen The Full Range View includes the Zoom Preview Box which shows where the zoomed view Is in relation to the full range view e The Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the high and low range of the water which is being viewed Sonar Zoom View lt Upper Depth Range Depth x Full Range View N Upper Depth Range Z d Vi __hYLS uk Zoom View S Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Lower Depth Range Zoom View wie Lower Depth Range 2 GO full Range View Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner The digital readouts i
155. verage of that area UTC Universal Time Constant UTC is the standard time used in navigation and is the local time in Greenwich England UTC is equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time GMT WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System WAAS is complementary technology to GPS that provides enhanced accuracy through correction signals broadcast from Federal Aviation Administration WAAS satellites stationed over the USA These secondary signals are automatically received by the standard Humminbird GPS Receiver With WAAS signal GPS accuracy is improved to within 3 meters 95 of the time Outside the United States regional governmental coalitions have created similar systems such as EGNOS Europe and MSAS Japan Waypoint The saved location latitude longitude of a point of interest that is stored in a GPS receiver s memory This can include a marker buoy dock fishing hole or anywhere else the user may want to return to Humminbird products offer the ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location Depth Date and Time of Day when the waypoint was Created is also saved Waypoint Target A Humminbird feature that displays a precise bull s eye around a selected waypoint This bull s eye is used to easily monitor boat position relative to a waypoint and is useful for fishing over submerged structure With Waypoint Targets a quick look at the screen lets you know how far off the waypoint the boat has drifted 163 Glossary
156. you install the SD card in your control head your Fishfinder will retrieve the chart and display it automatically e Chart Select You can also choose which chart to display with the Chart Select menu option in the Chart Menu Tab see Chart Menu Tab Chart Select e Chart Layers You can customize your Navigation Views by selecting which chart layers to display or hide see Chart Menu Tab Chart Detail Level e Map Borders Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor within a map border and press the Z00M key to view the different map see Chart Menu Tab Map Borders e Menu Options The Chart Menu Tab will change to display menu options that correspond with the active chart see Chart Menu Tab SD Card Slot 16 Export Navigation Data The Humminbird Waypoint Management dialog box allows you to export all of your navigation items to an installed unlocked SD Card You can also export selected items To export all navigation data Use the following instructions to export all of the control head s waypoints routes tracks and groups to an installed unlocked SD card 1 Insert an unlocked SD card into the SD card slot 2 Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Press the MENU key twice Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected Select Waypoints Routes Tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Select Options gt Select All and gt Export 4 Follow the on screen instructions to c
157. you to stop the Timer while it is counting down 109 Alarms Menu Tab Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Sonar tab is selected NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE Menu options are determined by your Humminbird model See the following pages for full menu descriptions 597ci HD Sonar Menu Advanced Sonar Menu Tab 110 Beam Select Beam Select dq _ 200kHz gt Settings Various see below Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen The available beam frequencies are determined by your Humminbird model The 587ci HD 597ci HD allows you to choose 200 83 kHz 200 kHz or 83 kHz Default 200 83 kHz e When set to 200 83 kHz the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return dimming it and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz 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
158. ypoint Management Guide for complete details Waypoints Routes and Tracks 597ci HD Waypoints Routes and Tracks Depth y 2 4 Waypoint ae e 149 Decluttered _ future Route Leg Waypoint ie A gold ee 60 eee me Current Route Leg green 7 BRG Bearing to the DIG Distance to Go _ pea to next Waypoint XTE Cross Track gt da Error Distance of Next Waypoint in y S g yp 2 Boat from Route the Route Eee ort N34 11 486 IBRG_ 116 F W083 59 440 A A A I l Distance and Speed of Boat Bearing of Boat Current Position Bearing to the with Respect latitude amp last Waypoint to True North longitude in the Route 59 Introduction to Navigation Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points Your Fishfinder can store up to 2 50 waypoints Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in trip planning You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key Your Fishfinder can store up to 45 routes that can each contain up to 50 waypoints A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next As you travel a route staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart A Route Leg is the path betwee

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