Humminbird Tour Series Fish Finder User Manual
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1. Thru hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull of the boat Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create a turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective Also hulls that are very thick or are double layered or made from materials such as wood or metal which do not conduct sonar signals make inside the hull mounting inadvisable Thru hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer with the waterline Also since special tools and knowledge may be required to perform this type of installation it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician INSTALLATION PREPARATION TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support Some transducers may have additional cost Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for information BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder The installation guide included on the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer For transom mount transducer installations you will need the mounting template included with your manual In addition to the parts included you need the followin2. The Wide Side transducer uses 3 different sonar elements which me o transmit signals to the left right and straight down from your boat The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 degree area of coverage This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage The sidelooking elements can be used independently or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat 3 i sy a The Wide Side transducer is available as a trolling motor mount a TRUIS Ln erepti transom mount or a portable mount Note The Wide Side transducer can be connected directly to the Tour Series or used in conjunction with the standard transducer through a transducer switch When used with a switch in conjunction with the TriBeam transducer the Tour Series recognizes which transducer is connected whenever the switch position is changed When a Wide Side transducer is connected the screen display changes to display the information from the side looking elements There are four basic views available when the Wide Side transducer is in use both left right and down These views are controlled by the View Menu which is only present when operating in Wide Side mode The default view is both in which information from both the left and right elements are displayed on screen The digital depth of the water beneath your boat is always presen
3. are UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols The symbols indicate which ARROW button has a function in a particular situation Either one or both ARROW buttons can be used to adjust the menu function A hollow ARROW symbol means that the corresponding ARROW button has no function Pressing that button will result in no adjustment and the error audible will be heard A solid ARROW symbol means that the corresponding ARROW button can be used to affect the menu adjustment The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on screen In these situations pressing the ARROW button affects the function of the active last used menu This is a short cut to menu operation The menu appears onscreen while the adjustment is made and times out A frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique After an adjustment is made to a menu function the menu times out after several seconds and the unit returns to normal operation Figure f SENSITIWITY Heading i 74 Up Arrow Option dk Selected Setting 4r 1 Down Arrow Option Range of Adjustment Indicator Arrow Symbols All menus use the same basic layout as shown in Figure F The heading at the top describes the menu function see Control Functions for more details on individual functions The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment In menus which have numerous possible settings such as depth range a range of adjust
4. boat The transducer converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives the reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the control head It should be installed in contact with the surface of the water in an area that has smooth waterflow usually on the transom of the boat There are several mounting options for the transducer Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Determining How to Mount the Transducer Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard transducer This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat The transom installation which is the most widely used places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull This technique produces the least signal loss and provides a way to adjust the transducer after installation The mounting hardware included is designed to protect both the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in the water or when trailering Transom Mounted Transducer As an alternative to transom mounting it is possible on many fiberglass hulled boats to glue the transducer on the inside of the boat hull Since fiberglass has similar sonar characteristics as water the sonar signal can pass through the boat hull with minimal loss The hull
5. bottom is hard and smooth the bottom depiction is narrow and dense If the bottom is soft mud or sand the depiction will be thick and less dense This indicates that much of the signal is absorbed by the soft bottom If the bottom is rocky or rugged in composition the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance Wave action also affects the bottom depiction Remember that the information drawn is a distance measurement so if the boat is moving up and down over flat bottom the bottom depiction often appears in regular variations which match wave timing Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom The sonar configuration of the Tour Series is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible Grass trees stumps Surface Clutter qiie PE Rocky Bottom Soft Bottom Hard Bottom Sonar targets which are not physically attached to the bottom may take one of many shapes Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface which is rich in algae and other growth and often is aerated by wind or wave action This area of water interferes with sonar transmission and often appears on screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0 line Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature These are easily identified by the continuous nature of the return A further method of differentiation of fish symbols indicates which of the three sonar beams the fish
6. default If the Wide Side transducer is connected then the proper selection has been made and no further user input is required If a dual beam transducer is connected use the ARROW buttons to highlight that selection With dual selected anytime the Tour Series detects a transducer other than the standard Tri beam the unit will assume that transducer is a dual beam Note If a non standard transducer is detected it will not be possible to select the Tri beam option in the Transducer Options menu If a Tri beam transducer is detected only the Tri beam selection is possible Often it is desirable to use a transducer switch to connect two Tri beam transducers or a Tri beam transducer and a non standard transducer to the Tour Series In either of these situations the Tour Series identifies the Tri beam transducer and operates normally when that transducer is selected by the switch If a non standard transducer is selected by the switch the Tour Series will assume that transducer is of the type identified in the Transducer Options menu and will configure the display accordingly Note If two non standard transducers are connected to the Tour Series through a transducer switch the Transducer Options menu must be used to manually identify which transducer is in use as the Tour Series has no way to identify non standard transducers Once the transducer selection is made use the MENU button to advance to the next Option The transducer setting is re
7. electrical system at two places a fuse panel usually located near the console or directly to the battery If a fuse terminal is available use crimp on type electrical connectors not included that match the terminal on the fuse panel Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to 12 VDC power Figure 20 Be sure to use a one amp fuse in the connection If you must wire the control head directly to a battery be sure to install an inline fuse holder INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION and one amp fuse not included for the protection of the unit Figure 21 Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics a separate power source such as a second battery may be necessary Step Three Drill the Mounting Holes 1 Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting surface Mark the four mounting screw locations with a pencil or punch 2 Set the mounting bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 9 64 3 6mm bit Step Four Run the Cables 1 Ifthe cables must pass through a hole underneath the mounting surface mark and drill a 1 25mm hole centered between the four mounting holes Figure 22 Note if the cables must pass through the mounting surface at a different location drill the 1 25mm hole at that location and pass the cables through from underneath Also you must br
8. outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain Also if you are using the Tour Series in portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery Diagnostic can be used to evaluate the health of the battery by showing the current voltage The total time category indicates the total time the unit has been in use since shipped from the factory Note It is normal for some hours to be indicated in the total time when the unit is new due to factory testing While this is often of interest to the user it is primarily a diagnostic tool for the repair technician should service be required Press MENU again to exit Diagnostic USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS The Tour Series is designed to operate with the Tri Beam transducer included standard with the product The standard transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of most fiberglass hulls Tri beam transducers are also available in trolling motor mounts portable mounts and bronze thru hull type mounts The Tour Series also has the ability to work with the Wide Side Accessory Transducer See Available Accessories for selection of the transducer Wide Side Operation we wo The Wide Side transducer is a specialized side looking transducer inte 2 ft t which is extremely useful for bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open E water
9. sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom 2 Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom Figure 8 3 Use either a flat head screwdriver a 5 16 8mm hex driver or a 5 16 8mm socket to mount the assembly Using the two 10 1 25mm long slotted hex head screws mount the transducer assembly to the transom as shown Do not fully tighten the mounting screws in order to vertically adjust the transducer Snap the pivot down into place Step Five Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment the pivot screws allow angular adjustment Initially adjust the transducer as described in the following paragraphs Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing Running Position 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its Adjustment length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat Then pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1 4 inch 6mm lower than the front Figure 9 LN J 2 Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches ae eR It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the ne initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock washers 3 Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transducer is 3 16 4 5mm beneath the lower edge of the transom Figure 10 Mark the position of the mounting bracket on th
10. the OF TIONS TriBeam transducer supplied with the unit There are several instances TRANSDUCER in which an alternative transducer may be used i e a Wide Side or a trolling motor mount transducer Often two transducers are used in 210 TRI z conjunction with a transducer switch to provide increased utility W a GUAL The Tour Series has the ability to positively identify a Tri beam SIDE transducer If this identification is made the unit operates normally with no further input from the user If a transducer other than the Tri beam transducer is connected the Tour Series will assume this transducer is a Wide Side transducer available as an accessory and the screen layout will change automatically to show the Wide Side display CONTROLS TERMEL CUCER SELECTION In the event that a non standard transducer other than the Wide Side is connected Dual Beam the user must manually identify this transducer so that the Tour Series can interpret the information received Once this identification is made the unit defaults to this setting whenever a nonstandard transducer is detected The Transducer Option menu provides three options Tri beam dual and side If a Tri beam transducer is connected to the unit the Tribeam selection is highlighted It is not possible to select one of the other options If a non standard transducer is detected an option other than Tri beam is highlighted If no previous user selection has been made Side will be the
11. TOUR SERIES Operations Manual INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your new Humminbird fishfinder please ensure the following parts are included in the box Fishfinder Transducer with 20 6m of cable and mounting hardware kit Mounting system and mounting hardware kit 6 2m power cable Publications kit It any of these items is missing call our Customer Support Hotline ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement and expand the capability of your new fishfinder These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one year warranty The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions of the many accessories available and ordering information All Humminbird accessories are available through your full service Humminbird dealer or factory direct through our number listed in the Customer Support section INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird fishfinder consists of two primary components to install the control head and the transducer The control head contains the sonar transmit and receive circuitry as well as the user controls and display It should be installed in a location that provides access to the controls and visibility while in use The control head mounts on a quick disconnect mounting system that swivels and tilts providing flexibility for viewing from almost anywhere on the
12. UP or DOWN ARROW to set the desired depth for alarm activation Once the menu times out the Depth Alarm is enabled To further adjust the setting simply press the UP or DOWN ARROW The menu appears briefly to indicate the setting If the alarm is sounding and you want to disable it use the MENU button to bring the Depth Alarm menu on screen and the UP ARROW to highlight Off The most recent Depth Alarm setting is remembered after the unit has been powered off Fish Alarm The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish or other targets not FISH ALARM connected to the bottom The Fish Alarm has 3 different settings which correspond to the 3 different size fish symbols shown on screen ED OFF rl OM To enable Fish Alarm press the MENU button repeatedly until the Fish 7 Alarm menu appears on screen The menu shows two options Off Factory Setting and On Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight On and the menu further expands to show the 3 alarm options The selected setting will be Large fish only With this setting the Tour Series alarms on only those targets which are represented by the large fish symbols see FISH ALAR Interpreting the On Screen Information Pressing the DOWN ARROW eT j again highlights large and medium fish and pressing a third time highlights d OFF large medium and small fish With this setting any fish symbol appearing Alor 3 on screen activates the Fish Alarm ie xno Once the Fish Alar
13. ages Press MENU to advance to the second Diagnostic screen The second Diagnostic screen evaluates external connections to the unit The first category is Transducer input If a transducer is detected a DIAGNOSTIC message will indicate connected This is an excellent way to confirm E DUCEA INPUT transducer connection If a transducer is connected directly to the unit COnAE CT ELI the connection will be indicated here If a switch is used use Diagnostic on aL A to confirm the connections from each transducer If a series of dashed lines is shown then no transducer is connected or there is a problem SEOHHECTED with the transducer or cable SES ies indi i le Q The next categories indicate the connection of boat speed sensor and Wiki CE surface water temperature sensor These accessory sensors can be Oe ahd h purchased independently or together as a single sensor see Available i L b Accessories If the sensors are connected and working properly a PRESS P 1 ru connected message will appear i Note This feature only works when the boat is in motion as the paddle wheel on the speed sensor must rotate to be detected The voltage input category is especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems The current input voltage will be displayed If voltage fluctuations or power supply in excess of 16 VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage Often small
14. ance calculations are useful for tracking your Cle aaa VTE progress on a trip The input voltage is useful for determining the g iri 16 E ripe condition of the charging system of the boat When used in a portable sn ed application or whenever the Tour Series is operated from a battery TIMER VOLTS source the voltage number can be used to determine battery life The p 30 rain K ay Tour Series will operate at voltages from 10 to 16 VDC Voltages in excess of 16 or less than 10 VDC will cause the unit to power off Once Triplog is enabled pressing MENU to bring the Triplog menu on screen now shows an additional option Reset By selecting Reset the timer and distance log resets to 0 and the Triplog will begin to calculate elapsed time distance traveled and average speed from the time of reset To disable Triplog press the MENU button until the Triplog menu is on screen Use the UP ARROW to select Hide and let the menu time out The Triplog continues to operate and log time and distance even when it is not visible onscreen The Triplog resets at power off Options The Options Menu is actually a series of linked menu functions which are used initially to select user preferences Once user preferences are selected it is unlikely that these functions need to be accessed during the normal operation of the product The Options menu works differently than other menu functions in that all of the options must be cycled through in ord
15. at and in the immediate area of the propeller s Figure 1 On outboard or inboard outboard Cys boats it is best to stay at least 15 40cm to the side of the D propeller s e f possible viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free water If maximum high speed operation is a high priority this is the recommended method If this is not possible select a Stepped Hull location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth flat and free of protrusions or ribs e The transducer when mounted should point straight down The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range of deadrises and remain ported straight down Figure 2 e On boats with stepped hulls it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step as this area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed Figure 3 INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION If the propeller s is are forward of the transom it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered Step Two Drill the Mounting Holes 1 Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual 2 Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer will be installed Figure 4 Align the template vertically e
16. atically default to the simulator mode as normal operation is not possible Once the Simulator mode is selected the next screen will allow you to select either down simulator or side simulator the down selection STRIL TEI simulates normal operation of the unit with the Tri beam transducer gh connected Down simulator is the default setting so if no adjustment is TY DOT made the down simulator will be selected The side simulator Fl cine j simulates operation with a Wide Side transducer connected This is an excellent way to see if you like the way the unit works using the optional Wide Side transducer When in simulator operation the Tour Series responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation so feel free to experiment with the many features and functions to customize the Tour Series for your particular operation The unit will also simulate the Temp Speed accessory by E showing water temperature and boat speed and speed readings To exit Simulator mode power the unit off FEATURE MEMORY If your Tour Series is installed with a transducer connected any changes you make to the setup or User Options see Control Functions while in Simulator are retained in the unit s memory This allows you to use simulator to experiment with the various set up options and retain your selected settings for normal operation If you are using the Tour Series in Simulator when no transducer is connected any selected option
17. backlight is very effective for low light and nighttime operation When the backlight is on the Tour Series will consume more power than with the backlight off This is important when using the Tour Series in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery or when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery 000 g NOTE When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications avoiding use of the backlight prolongs battery life The three lower buttons MENU UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW work together to control the Tour Series menu controlled user functions MENU brings a menu on screen for adjustment In normal operation pressing MENU repeatedly will cycle through all available menu headings When the desired menu heading is displayed the full menu appears after a short pause A menu remains onscreen for several seconds allowing user adjustment by means of the ARROW keys If no adjustment is made in the allotted time the menu disappears If you need the menu to remain on screen longer to study the adjustment options press and hold MENU the menu will remain on screen indefinitely Once you release the menu button the screen will time out Full Menu Menu Heading E Fa rea AUTO i MANUAL Once a menu times out it is still considered the active menu Pressing MENU will bring up the last used menu The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to menu functions On the left side of every menu there
18. depth beneath the surface for selected fish symbols is attached to the fish symbol OPTIONS OFF DA On DETERMINES HOt SOMAR TARGETS RARE DISPLAYED OH SCREEt Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired setting and press MENU to advance to the next menu The unit remembers Fish ID setting when powered off Numeral Size ESTE Numeral Size is the next Option menu Two options are available Big OP Tons and Small The factory setting is Big With this setting the digital depth ee SIZE and speed and temp numerals are drawn large enough to be readable Al EIG i from across the boat The big numerals occupy space on the display which could be used for the graphics area Hence the small numerals tri SMALL option With small numerals selected a greater amount of the display j area is available for the graphic view This effectively increases the display resolution of the unit Sonar targets which are very close together can often be displayed as separate targets though the distance from which the numerals are readable is somewhat less SELECTS THE SIZE OF THE DIGITAL RERDDUTS A d THE Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired p UTTAN 1 OF THE selection then press MENU to advance to the next menu Numeral Size settings are remembered when powered off Transducer The Transducer option allows manual selection or identification of a non standard transducer The Tour Series is designed to work with
19. e selection press MENU to end Options and return to normal operation CUSTOMIZING SET UP FUNCTIONS of START UP peat OP TONS SIMULATOR MAGMOSTIC The Tour Series allows the user to customize many features to work best for a particular type of use These user selections are remembered by the unit after power is disconnected Control of these features is accomplished through the menu system Primary menu functions include Sensitivity Depth Range Zoom Depth Alarm Fish Alarm Triplog if the Temp Speed sensor is connected and Options The Options menu is a grouping of user preferences which are normally set initially but not typically needed in the normal operation of the product Options are accessed in one of two ways At powerup direct access to the Options menus is given on the start up screen This is a quick way to adjust user options before beginning normal operation Also as mentioned the Options menus are part of the normal menu system and is accessible any time Options allows the user to select the units of measurement for speed the method of depicting fish targets the basic screen layout and size of numeric information selection of non standard transducers adjust the speed of update of the display and reset of all variables to Factory Settings IMPORTANT A transducer must be connected to the Tour Series in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode If no transducer is detected the unit will de
20. e used to move this range The upper number can never be less than 0 the surface of the water and the lower number can never be greater than the active depth range The difference between the two numbers the Zoom range is preset and determined by the active depth range Once Manual Zoom is selected the display will appear the same as in Auto Zoom but the zoom range does not change automatically If further adjustment of the zoom range is necessary pressing either ARROW button while Zoom is active will move the Zoom range up or down The Menu returns briefly to show the numeric values as the adjustment is made To disable Zoom press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on screen Use the UP ARROW to highlight Off and let the menu time out When the unit is powered off the Zoom menu returns to Zoom Off Depth Alarm The Tour Series contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths The alarm is adjustable from 2 to 99 of depth When the alarm is enabled an audible alarm is sounded if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth Upon activation the alarm sounds continuously for about 5 seconds and then intermittently to remind you that you are still in shallow water To enable Depth Alarm press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Alarm menu is on screen The Factory Setting is Off Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight On The menu will expand to show the current Depth Alarm setting Use the
21. e full depth range The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display Zoom can either operate automatically in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom or manually in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range Automatic Zoom is especially helpful when looking for structure or bottom detail The Automatic Zoom keeps the bottom in view even in quickly changing terrain Manual Zoom provides detailed information of any area from the surface to the bottom In Manual Zoom the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes To operate Zoom Press MENU repeatedly until the Zoom menu is on screen Three options are available Off Factory Setting Auto Automatic bottom tracking Zoom and Manual User controlled Zoom range Press the DOWN ARROW once to highlight Auto When the menu disappears the graphics area of the screen will be divided in half Full range information on the right Zoom information on the left The digital depth readout is unaffected by Zoom Pressing the DOWN ARROW again to highlight Manual activates Manual Zoom The menu further expands to show the current Zoom range and allows user adjustment of this range When the range is shown in the menu the upper number represents the top of the current Zoom range The lower number represents the bottom of the Zoom range The UP and DOWN ARROW buttons can b
22. e transom with a pencil 4 Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the mounting screws Assure the transducer location has not gt changed then fully tighten the two mounting screws Figure 11 Snap the pivot back down Confirm the pivot angle has not changed yo Note A third screw location is provided for the mounting bracket Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and adjustments have been completed INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Six Route the Cable There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the control head will be installed The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring that the cable can be routed along Do not cut or shorten Route the Cable the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation pate Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna NA cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of i Y interference a sbi SN Jamg iN If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend f Wi the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m Call Humminbird VA Customer Support for more information aki f Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom saf 4 1 Drill a 5 8 16mm hole above the water line Route the cable through the hole 2 Fill the hol
23. e with silicone sealant 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two 8 x 5 8 16mm Screws 4 Secure the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a 8 x 5 8 16mm screw Note The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket Allow enough slack in the cable for this movement It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the transducer during movement INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control head be installed and operational See Installing the Control Head for instruction on installing the unit Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats Humminbird cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness and the installation This installation requires slow cure two part epoxy Do not use silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer as this material reduces the sensitivity of the unit Five minute epoxy has a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged Step One Determine the Mounting Location Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the hull to install the transducer Consider the foll
24. eak out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers Figures 24 25 2 Insert all cables through the 1 25mm hole from beneath the mounting surface 3 Pass the cables through the grommet if the cable hole is underneath the mounting bracket then press the grommet in place around the cables and into the 1 25mm hole 4 Pass the cables through the mounting base out the top of the mounting bracket 5 Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and tighten fully Figure 23 Optional If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket install the hole cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two 8 x 7 8 22mm wood screws Figure 24 INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step Five Assembling the Connector Holder is Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector NY I Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder The cable connectors are labeled and there are corresponding labels on the connector holder Figure se ac 26 The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation so do not force the connector into the holder Connector Holder Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the mounting holes on the fr
25. er to return to normal operation There are six Option menus Units Fish ID Numeral size Transducer Display speed and Reset Press MENU until the Options menu is on screen There are two choices Hide Factory Setting and Show Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight Show and the first Options menu appears Units OP TMs 21 s FEET MPH The Units function allows the user to select the units of measurement Tle FEET ETS for the speed readout Both MPH or statute miles per hour and KTS q E or nautical miles per hour are available Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection The Tour Series remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Press MENU to go to the next menu SELECTS THE UNITS OF MEASUGE FOR EOQAT SPEEL Fish ID The next Option menu is Fish ID There are three selections available Off ID On and ID On The factory setting is ID On With Fish ID Off sonar returns are displayed as raw information There is no interpretation made 14 by the unit Selecting ID Off also will disable the fish alarm ob ie wie re ID On enables the Tour Series to interpret the raw sonar data and using a i rs variety of techniques depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols Further identification shows whether the fish is in the left center or right beam Raw ID On ID On Sonar ID On adds an additional piece of information to the location of the fish The
26. etween the surface and the bottom For instance a small school of bait fish usually appears as a dense cluster of individual dots If the return meets certain additional criteria a fish symbol will be assigned There are three different size fish symbols used to indicate the intensity of the sonar return While signal intensity is a good indicator of relative fish size different species of fish have different sonar characteristics so it is not always possible to distinguish fish size between varying species The signal intensity is normalized for depth so that a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Tour Series uses a simple 5 button keypad for all user input When any button is pressed an audible chirp confirms the control input In the event that a particular button has no function or is inappropriate for the situation an audible error or multiple chirps will be heard POWER powers the Tour Series up for normal operation When the unit is on POWER turns the unit off POWER can also be used to go directly into Simulator mode With the unit powered off press and hold POWER for several seconds until a continuous chirp is heard LIGHT controls the unit s 3 position display backlight With the unit powered on pressing LIGHT once will turn the backlight on high Pressing LIGHT a second time will turn the backlight on low and pressing a third time will turn the backlight off The
27. face of the water the lower number is one of the 9 ranges available which best matches the depth of the water As the depth of the water changes the range changes as necessary in order to retain a bottom representation on screen ft When in Auto mode the horizontal line at the top of the graphics area is 39 the 0 line which represents the surface of the water Occasionally there will be a gap in this line This gap indicates that the unit is updating the display even if the bottom is not visible on screen or if the bottom information is not changing Figure B The graphic representation of the bottom may vary considerably depending on the composition and regularity of the bottom surface see Interpreting the On screen Information Any sonar return which is determined to be not a part of the bottom is shown between the surface and the bottom If this return is determined to be a fish one of several fish shapes is drawn which indicate size depth and location of the fish see Interpreting the Onscreen Information Figure B shows the default view when the Temp Speed sensor is connected Water surface temperature and boat speed are displayed at the lower right corner of the screen 120 ft 68 If the Tour Series determines that a Wide Side transducer is connected T Eget the default view is shown in Figure C Sonar information from both the left and right beams are shown As you learn the many capabilities and user prefere
28. fault to factory options when powered off Refer to Menu Functions for detailed information of User Options USING DIAGNOSTIC The Tour Series contains a powerful diagnostic tool which can aid in DIAGNOSTIC o determining the cause of a problem To enable Diagnostic power the fL o SELF TEST g unit on and use the DOWN ARROW button to highlight the Diagnostic PASSED option on the initial screen Diagnostic can only be accessed at power up After the menu times out the first of two diagnostic screens will appear Upon enabling diagnostic the Tour Series will perform a selftest This test confirms the operation of all internal circuitry At the conclusion of the test one of two messages will appear passed indicates that the internal test discovered no failures Failed indicates that a significant internal problem was discovered and the unit will require factory service PRESS MENU In conjunction with the failed indication will be a code which indicates to TO CONTINUE the repair personnel where the problem is Even if the self test is passed other messages may be present to indicate an abnormal situation Examples of these are high voltage and lowvoltage shut down indications The Tour Series will shut down to protect the inner circuitry if the input voltage exceeds 16 VDC or is less than 10 VDC If either of these conditions cause the unit to shut down a message will indicate this NOTE Powering the unit off will reset these mess
29. functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer needs to be moved If depth performance is required test the fishfinder in water at the desired depth Test different locations in the hull until the optimum performance is achieved Step Three Permanently Mount the Transducer 1 2 Once the mounting location is determined mark the position of the transducer Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting surface Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry Mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy slowly and thoroughly Avoid trapping air bubbles Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull Figure 16 Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to purge any trapped air from underneath keeping the pointed end of the transducer body pointed forward Figure 17 Note Proper operation requires the pointed end of the transducer body to face towards the bow 6 Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing When the epoxy cures no water is necessary inside the hull Neither water spilled gasoline or oil will affect the performance of the transducer INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount Be
30. g for installation and operation A powered hand drill and various drill bits Philips and flathead screwdrivers A ruler or measuring tape Pen or pencil 12 volt power source your boat s battery A 1 amp fuse A fuse holder if you are wiring directly to the boat s battery Silicone sealant for sealing drilled holes 2 part slow cure epoxy for inside the hull transducer installations INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation Preparation in the Operation Guide This chapter contains information critical to the correct installation of your transducer Due to the wide variety of boat hulls only general instructions are presented in the installation guide Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step One Determine Where to Mount the Transducer Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the transom to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location e Itis very important to locate the transducer in an area which is LA strakes relatively free of turbulent water As a boat moves through the oF water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller s This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of Transom Mounting Location rivets on the bottom of the bo
31. gin the installation by determining where to mount the control head Consider the following to determine best location e The cables for power transducer and temp speed accessories if applicable should be installed first and must reach the mounting location Extension cables are available e There are two ways to route the cables to the unit through a hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket or from a hole outside the mounting bracket Routing the cables down under the mount provides maximum weather protection S however this is not always feasible if the area under the GA fishfinder is inaccessible In this case route the cables through a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole cover e The mounting surface should be adequately supported to protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation t e The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to Die pivot and swivel freely and for easy removal and installation P3 ete gt Figures 18 19 oes p 6 H O G Step Two Connect the Power Cable to the Boat A 6 2m long power cable is included to supply power to the Ss fishfinder You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge CK Ss multi stranded copper wire CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems Be sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply NE The Power can be connected to the boat s
32. he Depth Range can be adjusted manually Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range menu is visible The two options available are Auto Factory Setting and Manual Pressing the DOWN ARROW Depth Range enables Manual depth range control and an additional menu will appear which allows the user to adjust the current depth range setting If no further button is pressed the current depth range is selected as the desired range and the unit returns to normal operation Using Manual Depth Range control the user can view sonar information from the area near the surface in great detail If a depth range other than the current range is desired pressing the DOWN ARROW to highlight Adjust will allow selection of one of the 9 available ranges Simply press and hold the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scan through the available options If a setting limit is reached the audible error or multiple chirps will be heard and no further adjustment is allowed When Manual range is used the unit no longer adjusts the Depth Range to the most appropriate range for bottom display Often the bottom may not be visible onscreen The digital depth readout always determines the depth of the bottom even if it is not visible on screen When a Depth Range is selected manually and the Depth Range menu is still active most recently used further adjustment of the depth range can be achieved by simply pressing the appropriate UP or DOWN ARROW button The button press
33. imum high speed performance is achieved USING THE TOUR SERIES The Tour Series is completely automatic and easy to use Simply press the POWER button and the unit will locate and track the bottom from 2 to 600 changing ranges as necessary display any structure or suspended fish and work at speeds from 0 to over 70 mph If POWER is the only button you use you will benefit from the advanced automatic bottom tracking of the Tour Series However if you choose to experiment with the many features and controls the Tour Series offers you can customize the presentation of information to suit your particular needs SIMULATOR OPERATION pree The Tour Series contains a simulator which allows you to use the unit as EN START UP if you are on the water The Simulator is invaluable for learning how to el operate the many features of the Tour Series There are two ways to DPTIONS enable the Simulator if the unit is powered off press and hold the SIMULATOR POWER button for approximately 3 seconds until a continuous chirp is heard The Simulator can also be enabled by selecting the Simulator option on the start up screen after you normally power up the unit When this screen is shown simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulator DIRGNOSTIC TRANSDUCER is highlighted When the screen times out the unit will be in simulator CONNECTED M If the Tour Series is powered up with no transducer connected the unit A EG will autom
34. is detected in This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location relative to boat movement Fish symbols which are hollow are detected in the outside two beams Hollow fish symbols facing to the right are detected in the right beam and therefore are to the right side of the boat as viewed from the driver seat facing forward Hollow fish symbols facing to the left are detected in the left beam and thus the fish is to the left side of the boat Solid fish symbols represent fish which are detected in the single center beam and these fish are directly under the boat Fish in right beam Fish in Fish in 7 loft beam center beam Thermocline Second Return eo J3 75 ID adds an additional piece of information to help the user locate fish On selected fish symbols the digital depth of the designated fish is drawn to help locate the fish vertically This is especially helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger operation When a sonar signal is reflected oft the bottom back to the transducer there is often enough energy left in the signal to be reflected off the surface of the water back to the bottom a second time Second returns appear as a slightly weaker bottom representation exactly twice the depth of the primary bottom return The second return is most likely to occur in shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom The Tour Series uses advanced signal processing to further evaluate any sonar return b
35. m is enabled the Tour Series emits an audible beep when the selected size fish symbol appears on screen The sound is slightly different for each of the three fish symbol sizes so with practice it is possible to distinguish the size of the detected fish without looking at the unit To disable the Fish Alarm press MENU until the Fish Alarm menu appears on screen Use the UP ARROW to highlight Off and let the menu time out cr Set for large fish only m Set for large and medium fish Ky pi me Set for all fish Fish Alarm settings are remembered when the unit is powered off Triplog Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the Temp Speed sensor Since Triplog requires information from the Temp Speed sensor to operate if this sensor is not detected by the Tour Series the Triplog menu will not appear as an option To enable Triplog press MENU repeatedly until the Triplog menu is on _ DERTH T screen The Factory Setting is Hide which is selected Use the DOWN aerate ARROW to select Show and the fullscreen Triplog will appear br Triplog provides seven pieces of information the current digital depth water surface temperature current boat speed the distance traveled since the Tour Series was powered up or reset the average speed the TEMP SPEED total time elapsed since power up or reset and the input voltage from G i pF q ij ph your boat s electrical system PO i The time speed and dist
36. membered when the unit is powered off Display Speed OPTION Display Speed controls the rate which the graphic information moves DISPLAY SPEED across the display There are 5 possible speeds the fastest rate 5 is is the factory setting If your boat is stationary or moving very slowly for extended periods it may be desirable to update the display at a slower rate The closer the update rate matches boat speed the more accurate is the graphic depiction of the terrain beneath your boat Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update rate 1 is the slowest 5 is the fastest ia wi a ADJUSTS THE Use the MENU button to advance to the next menu SPEED OF THE INFORMATION eee oa MOVING ACROSS Display setting is remembered when the unit is powered off THE DISPLAY Reset The final Option is Reset With so many User Options available to customize the Tour Series it is easy to configure the unit in such a way that it is detrimental to a particular use By using the Reset function all variable or user controlled features of the Tour Series are returned to the factory settings The Reset function is an important first step in trouble shooting problems to ensure that a user selected setting is not the cause for the perceived problem OP THOMS RESET LF a yE RESETS THE MENUS ERCH TO THE FACTORY SETTINGS Use the ARROW buttons to highlight Yes and the unit will return to factory settings After making th
37. ment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting Within the menu are the options available The selected option or current setting is highlighted in the black box If no adjustment is made this will be the selected setting Pressing one of the ARROW buttons while the menu is on screen selects another option Several of the menus are multi step In some situations if an adjustment is made additional options become available for further adjustment Examples of these multi step menus are Depth Range Depth Alarm and Zoom See the detailed description of each function for further explanation The one menu option which functions differently than previously described is the Options menu User Options is a group of functions which are used initially to select user preferences The Options are not normally needed during operation of the unit Options differ from the other menu functions in that once selected for viewing the menu will not time out all the user options must be sequenced through before returning to normal operation See User Options for detailed description MENU FUNCTIONS Sensitivity ae rh The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the 3 n aP sonar receiver The Tour Series automatically ig x 1B High Sensitivity adiusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a lt lt Low Sensitivity number of factors including the depth of the water oe Sensitivity ato amp Nd the level of noise presen
38. nce functions of the Tour Series additional screen configurations are possible Figure D shows a view with Small Digits selected in the User Options menu By selecting smaller digits for the depth speed and temp information more of the screen is available for the graphic representation of the sonar information This effectively increases the display resolution of the Tour Series allowing targets which are very close together to be displayed as separate symbols Figure C Figure D 12i PE aa 5 eet 126 68 4h quiet INTERPRETING THE ON SCREEN INFORMATION Figure E shows a typical view you can expect to see on water New sonar information appears on the right side of the graphic area of the display and moves to the left as new information is displayed The Tour Series automatically selects the appropriate depth range to show the depth of water beneath the transducer This range is selected so that the bottom representation is typically shown about 2 3 down the display Figure E OS FE wrecks or other debris are accurately displayed however the depiction of these objects varies with boat speed and direction The best way to learn to interpret structure is to operate the Tour Series over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those conditions on screen The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom If the
39. nsuring the lower edge of the transom meets with the bottom corner of the template Template alignment 3 Using a pencil or punch mark the two mounting holes shown on the template onto the transom Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time 4 Using a 5 32 4mm bit drill the two holes to a depth of approximately 1 3cm On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer TR coating Transducer Assembly Step Three Assemble the Transducer T gt etre 1 Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure t 5 using the 8 3 8 9mm long allen headed pivot screw oe 9 we A the headed pin the two flat washers and the two toothed Tard lock washers Pivot Screw S To alien th y Note The toothed lock washers must be positioned si ms between the transducer and the pivot ears The flat N washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot o A ears LOZ QW y 2 Using the Allen wrenches provided loosely tighten the pivot P te screw Figure 6 Do not completely tighten the assembly at KS this time so the pivot angle can be adjusted later Ea 3 Insert the pivot transducer assembly into the mounting bracket as shown in Figure 7 Do not snap the assembly closed DAA INSTALLATION TRANSOM INSTALLATION Step Four Mount the Transducer to the Transom 1 Apply silicone
40. of the boat must be single layer construction not double hulled Also any air trapped in the lamination of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from passing through Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the Inside the Hull Mounted Transducer boat and through experimentation high speed operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved Two part slow cure epoxy not included is required to glue the transducer in place INSTALLATION PREPARATION ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats However there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer Inboard boats wood or metal hulls and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and mounting methods are detailed below Portable Mounting The standard transducer can be adapted for portable installations with a portable mounting kit available from Humminbird This accessory adapts your transducer to a suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull or other surface Trolling Motor Mounting The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on most trolling motors using a different accessory kit This accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors Thru Hull Mounting
41. ont of the mounting bracket of Figure 27 holder Figure 28 Insert the connector holder into place and use the two NS Figure 2 6 32 x 34 9mm screws to fasten it to the mounting bracket Figure 28 wt bracket until it is fully seated To remove the unit simply depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift Figure 29 Your Humminbird is now ready for operation ea INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION TEST THE INSTALLATION Testing should be performed with the boat in the water however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered Press POWER once to turn the unit on There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed to confirm the button press If the unit does not power up ensure the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available The first screen provides four options Start up Options Simulator and Diagnostic A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer connection If no transducer is detected or one is not connected the message will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times out Note the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection If a transducer is detected the unit will enter Start Up or normal operation unless you choose another option If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen is displayed If the boa
42. owing to find the best location e Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence Figure 14 e As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the further aft and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds Step Two Test the Mounting Location There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued Transducer Mounted Inside the Hull MO F foes 2 Jgs Ne 4 X ss A i N A N Preferred Mounting Area in place Therefore it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull transducers first and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting area 1 At the identified mounting location lay the transducer body face down with the pointed end towards the bow 2 Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body Use a sand filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position The transducer cannot transmit through air The water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface 3 INSTALLATION INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION Power up the Control Head 4 Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the Control Head If the unit
43. rst screen provides four options Start up Options Simulator and Diagnostic If there is no transducer detected only the Simulator Options and Diagnostic will appear as menu options The time remaining before the screen times out is shown at the bottom of the screen If you do not press any button before the timer reaches 0 the normal operation screen will be displayed If the boat is on water sonar data will begin to appear If no transducer is connected or detected the Optic will go into simulator mode after the initial menu screen times out Note The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly If the unit powers up but fails to display bottom information the transducer is not properly connected Ensure that the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than 600 deep and that the transducer is fully submerged Remember that the sonar signal cannot pass through air Refer to the troubleshooting section of this manual If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer installation requires adjustment Refer to the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail NOTE It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before opt
44. s are lost when the unit is powered off The Tour Series will return to Factory Settings or options selected when last used with a transducer if no transducer is connected IMPORTANT A transducer must be connected to the Tour Series in order to retain user settings selected when in simulator mode If no transducer is detected the unit defaults to pre selected options when powered off WHAT YOU SEE ON SCREEN Your Tour Series uses a 64 x 128 matrix SuperTwist LCD display This type of display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures The presentation of information on screen may take one of several forms depending on the type of transducer being used whether or not the Temp Speed sensor is connected and the current setting of various user options See Advanced Operation for information on custom screen options NOTE When in simulator mode the word simulator occasionally scrolls across the display indicating that the information onscreen is not real sonar data The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms depending on Figure A whether the Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure A shows the Spe i re default view when the Temp Speed accessory is not installed The digital j depth number shows the depth of water directly beneath the transducer ic location The range of the graphic display is shown to the right of the graphic information The upper number is 0 indicating the sur
45. t Viewing both left and right sides simultaneously gives you an excellent tool when searching for bait fish in open water or when following a creek bed however greater display resolution can be achieved by viewing only one side To change the view use the MENU button to bring the View menu onscreen Use the ARROW buttons to select one of the four possible views The Down view is similar to the traditional view when using the standard transducer however there is no Tribeam information available such as fish location When operating in Wide Side mode the range must be adjusted manually since the bottom is often not visible on screen Ranges of 15 30 60 and 120 feet are available Also Zoom is not possible in Wide Side mode and the Zoom menu is not available Experiment with the Wide Side transducer while operating it in a familiar area to learn how to maximize use of the information displayed ale Remember that if you are using a trolling motor mount the information 43g s i mph displayed is controlled by the direction the trolling motor is pointing not i J necessarily the direction the boat is traveling To return to normal down operation using the Tri beam transducer simply change the switch setting if you are using in conjunction with a transducer switch or reconnect the Tri beam transducer The Tour Series will reconfigure the screen automatically
46. t Noise can be caused by other electronic devices engines trolling motors propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow among others ero i The user has the option of biasing this Sensitivity f Bi adjustment either higher or lower based on personal hr fe preference You can select one of 11 sensitivity bias E Eph settings from 5 to 5 A bias setting of 0 Factory Setting has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control Increasing the bias 1 through 5 causes the unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar returns By decreasing the sensitivity bias 1 through 5 the unit effectively filters small sonar returns In murky or muddy water it is often advantageous to reduce the sensitivity bias This prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles In very clear or very deep water it may be desirable to increase the sensitivity bias since even the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user To adjust Sensitivity press MENU repeatedly until the Sensitivity heading is displayed When the Sensitivity menu appears use the UP ARROW to increase the sensitivity bias or the DOWN ARROW to reduce sensitivity bias By holding either ARROW button depressed the unit will sequence through the available settings until you release the button or the end of the adjustment range is reached If additional time is needed to study a menu press and hold the MENU bu
47. t is in water sonar data appears If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2 but less than the depth capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged Remember the sonar signal cannot pass through air If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer requires adjustment Refer to the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail Note it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved Important For Transom Mount transducer installations install the third mounting screw after the final transducer adjustments Humminbird 3 Humminbird Lane e Eufaula Alabama 36027 TESTING THE INSTALLATION After installation is complete and all connections are made you are ready to test the installation prior to actual use Thorough testing should be performed with the boat in water however you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered Press POWER once to turn the unit on There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed that confirms the button press If the unit does not power up ensure that the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available The fi
48. tton and the menu will remain on screen indefinitely If a setting limit is reached the ARROW symbol attached to the menu appears to be hollow which indicates that the related button has no further function Also the audible error consisting of multiple chirps will be heard After an adjustment is made the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting begins to affect new sonar information as it flows on screen If additional adjustment is needed the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW can be pressed without having to first press MENU The Sensitivity setting is remembered in memory after the unit is powered oft Depth Range The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on the graphic area of the display There are 9 different depth ranges available The top of the range is always 0 or the surface of the water Ranges of 0 15 0 30 0 60 0 120 0 180 0 240 0 360 0 480 and 0 600 are available The range which positions the bottom depiction closest to the bottom of the graphic area of the display will best utilize the available display resolution The Tour Series automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about j 2 3 down the total range for example in 20 of water the 0 30 range iic 1 would be selected This provides the best display resolution and it 68 di therefore the best target separation possible 7 Greh T
49. will bring the Depth Range menu on screen and allows immediate adjustment of the range To return to Automatic Depth Range control press the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears on screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO The Tour Series returns to Automatic operation Note Depth Range is not remembered when the unit is powered off At power up the unit is always in automatic depth range Zoom Zoom is similar to Depth Range in that it controls the range of information displayed in the graphics area of the display Zoom however allows selection of ranges beneath the surface so any area of water between the surface and the bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information By using the full display to show a small area of coverage the effective display resolution is increased and the unit s ability to separate targets which are very close together is enhanced There are four different Zoom ranges available 7 1 2 15 30 and 60 These ranges are not directly user controlled but are instead dependent on the current depth range In shallow water when the 15 or 30 range is in use the Zoom range is 7 1 2 If the 60 or 120 range is in use the Zoom range is 15 if a 180 480 depth range is in use the Zoom range is 30 and if the 600 range is in use the Zoom range is 60 Upper Zoom Limit S i Ta tear 7a Lower Zoom Limit The Tour Series shows Zoom range in conjunction with th
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