Humminbird 757c Fish Finder User Manual
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1. Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off Simulator 19 20 www reeischeiniatic com SYSTEM STATUS Self Test PASSED S N 41628998661 SOFTWARE VERSION 2 540 TOTAL TIME 0 hrs VOLTAGE 12 7 PCB S N 68 416281652 Press YIEW for Next Screen System Status Self Test Screen SYSTEM STATUS ACCESSORY TEST Speed System Status Accessory Test Screen PC Connect CONNECTED Temperature CONNECTED System Status Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self test The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status e Self Test e Accessory Test Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test including unit serial number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Matrix Fishing System was powered up Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off With PC Connect Cable Only Use PC Connect to update the software of the Matrix control head This feature requires the use of the PC Connect Cable Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect Cable accessory NOTE The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase For more in2. Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom structure and fish that are within the transducer beam The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return see Sonar Menu RTS Window P Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure In Zoom View the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view As the depth changes the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view The Zoom Level or magnification is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions see Sonar X Press Menu Zoom Level Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner The digital readouts in the Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Sonar Zo
3. 10 0 10 0 Advanced Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat s keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Depth Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 feet or 3 to 3 meters International Models Only Default 0 weed wane 10 0 0 10 0 Advanced A 4 Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Temp Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 45 as ee Speed Calibration 200 20_ Advanced with Temp Speed Only Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at
4. Dura Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed setting 1 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 4 Bottom View Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red 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 Bottom Presentation for more information fa Bottom View q Structure ID gt To adjust the Bottom View 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Structure ID
5. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery ue Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishing System detects Alarm setting Off 8 5V 13 5V Default Off fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID is on Orr ee Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the detected by the Matrix reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in Fish ID alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius International Models Only For example if the Temp gt Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 To change the Fish ID Alarm setting degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID e Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm All x ee setting Off 32 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius Default Off Large Medium acs ee Alarm Tone 4 Medium p ata es re Large n Alarm Tone
6. Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order If Freeze Frame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display Press MENU for Startup Options L This is a typical title screen Accessory Bus B i for the Matrix 77c Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of the Matrix Fishing System Accessories plug directly into the Matrix Fishing System enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link Additional menu tabs and menu choices will be added to the menu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit In addition multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously See Accessories Menu Tab and Matrix Fishing System Accessories in this manual as well as your accessory s Operations Manual for additional details NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details 15 16 wwwreeischeinatic con oD The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu a X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows y
7. WhiteLine Default Structure ID 26 LD ae wwwreelscheiiaticcom lt Zoom Level Zoom Level 4175528 gt _ Sonar Zoom View Only Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View and is only available on the X Press Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab NOTE 83 kHz Sensitivity Depth Lines Surface Clutter Noise Filter Max Depth and Water Type only appear in Advanced To adjust the Zoom Level User Mode 1 Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level setting for the Sonar Zoom View 2x 4x 6x 8x Default 2x NOTE The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user Sonar Menu 27 28 wwwreeischeindatic com Beam Select Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen 4 200743kHz of When set to 200 83 kHz the returns from both beams are blended 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
8. accessory to your Matrix Fishing System to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time GR4 GPS Receivers purchase and connect the GR4 GPS Receiver to your Matrix Fishing System to access advanced FishingGPS trackplotter and navigation capabilities built in to your Fishing System GPS Connection Cable purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to connect a handheld or other NMEA GPS compatible device that you may already own to your Matrix Fishing System Wireless Sonar Link WSL purchase the Wireless Sonar Link WSL accessory to receive remote sonar signals from a SmartCast Remote Sonar Sensor RSS Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and transmitted over the Accessory Bus to the Matrix Fishing System PC Connect Cable Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the Matrix Fishing System to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www humminbird com This accessory requires the MSWindows compatible HumminbirdPC software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix Fishing System Be sure to check out our website www humminbird com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix Fishing System NOTE Each accessory requires a separate purchase You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 334 687 0503 for additional details NMEA 0183
9. least once when the unit is in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Speed Calibration setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Speed Calibration on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 NMEA Output NMEA Output 4 Off a gt Advanced NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode The following NMEA sentences are output 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 APB Autopilot Sentence B BWR Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To turn NMEA Output on or off 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off On Off Default Off 46 LD ae wwwreelscheiiaticcom lt Views Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows you to set the a
10. Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Select Reacouts Select Readouts susie ances EEEL P Advanced Sonar View Only O B 1 5 I TE a on Wey Pian E L g g Data windows can display readouts from supported A T accessories such as Temp Speed Each data window can To Y a eee either be empty or contain one of the following 7 T Gy Readout 2 mph W A Speed will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is 45 La aO attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Default Sonar View Customized Sonar View or if a GPS Receiver is connected Lomporatura To Select Readouts Readout 5 Temperature Triplog will be display Alem p Sp d Accesdry is 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Readouts EE NEAGU attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once on the setup ae E or if a GPS Receiver is connected 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure Voltage 3 The Select Readouts submenu will appear showing a list of all Readouts Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout position then Water Speed will only be displayed if a Temp Speed use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved position Off Speed Temperature Triplog Voltage Water Speed at least once Water Speed is not available with a GPS receiver 43 44 www reeischeinatic conti Depth Offset
11. System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Setup Views and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the DOWN or UP key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting 4 WAY Cursor Control Ke Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required Press any arrow key to activate Freeze Frame while in the Sonar View and then use the 4 WAY Cursor Control Key to position the cursor on the display wwwreeischeitiati cont lt Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Matrix Fishing System by pressing the POWER LIGHT key The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation depending on the presence or absence of a transducer Matrix 77 fishing system amp Dual Beam Plus The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view If a menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level inthe menu system
12. View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits 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 and the Big Digits View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window will display the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam To use Beam Select 1 Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 200 kHz beam the 83kHz beam or the 200 83kHz beams 200 83 kHz 200 kHz 83 kHz Default 200 kHz 29 as ee Fish ID Fish ID one gt Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size DualBeam PLUS sonar models represent targets detected in
13. additional details 48 wwwreeischeinatic com 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 Matrix Doesn t Power Up If your Matrix 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 Matrix control head the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e the fuse is operational e the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Fishing System it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishing System check to m
14. capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that the Fishing System cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Max Depth setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Max Depth on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting AUTO 10 to 1500 feet 3 to 500 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 34 wwwreelscheiiaticcom lt Water Type Water Type Alarms Menu Tab fresh _ Advanced From any view press the MENU key twice to access Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water The Water Type the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab default selection User Mode NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not Off be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected NOTE In salt water what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large fish in fresh water depending on the type of fish you are seeking The salt water setting allows for a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this Also make su
15. detected even when you know they are in the water under the boat or sonar readings seem weak or faulty Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not straight down or there is some kind of mechanical interference either because it is mounted inside a hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight or because the transducer is dirty Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re positioning the transducer and make sure the transducer is clean Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmission Electrical noise from the boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information 50 LD ae www reeischeiniatic con oD 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 p
16. in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish To change the Fish Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default 5 RTS Window Real Time Sonar RTS Window _ q Narrow P RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam See Real Time Sonar RTS Window for additional detail RTS Window Off RTSO Window wide RTS Window Narrow To change the RTS Window setting 1 Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide Narrow Off Default Wide 31 sd 83 kHz Sensitivity 1010 Advanced 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode t
17. is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the lt p screen in the Sonar View and a cursor will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll Freeze Frame is only available in the Sonar View wwwreeischeinatic con Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix Fishing System 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 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
18. the 200 kHz narrow beam as Orange Fish Symbols and represent targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam as Blue Fish Symbols a 4 4 x ax Gx 200 kHz Narrow Beam 83 kHz Wide Beam Orange Fish Symbols Blue Fish Symbols P _ Li l A ih t A Transducer Cone and Fish Arches When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam angle the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam and then increases as it moves out again creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display Boat speed chart speed and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch To turn Fish ID on or off 1 Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID setting On or Off Off On Default Off 30 LD ae www reeischeiniatic com Fish Sensitivity 110 Fish 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 Sensitivity is used
19. you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 33 hone AC Medium gt J Advanced 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 Noise Filter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The Off setting removes all filtering Low Medium and High settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns In some deep water situations the High setting may actually hinder your unit ability to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium High Default Low hic a Auto E 1568 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your Fishing System can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your Fishing System will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the Fishing System will acquire bottom readings as needed within the
20. 97 meters International Models Only Default 0 24 www reeischeiniatic com FSLower Range 63ft Lower Range Auto fl 1500 Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed Automatic is the default setting When in automatic mode the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure J will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode For example if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet surface to a depth of 30 feet you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30 The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 1500 feet 3 to 500 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 25 as ee Chart Speed 6 Chart Speed ss
21. a GPS Receiver is connected To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Speed setting kph International Models Only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models ae i vos cote ETE A Advanced P User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or Advanced When set to Normal default setting only the basic menu options are shown When set to Advanced additional menu choices are available To change the User Mode setting 1 Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Normal Language 4 English p Language selects the display language for menus International Models Only Language International Only To change the Language setting 1 Highlight Language on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting Default English Triplog Reset with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Men
22. ake sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishing System Reconnect if necessary and power up the Fishing System again to see if this fixes the problem e Replace the non functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 49 sd 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 Possible Cause The control head loses power at high speeds 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 When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens or the display contains gaps The transducer position may need to be adjusted A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the inter pretation 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 There are no fish
23. at High To adjust the Sensitivity 1 Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 23 P E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range _ OAE 1180 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and can only be accessed from the Sonar Split Sonar 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 and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting O to 1490 feet or O to 4
24. 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 83 kHz Blue Fish Symbol 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 different shapes and sizes depending on the number of fish and boat speed 200 kHz Orange Fish Symbol Structure where fish may be hiding RTS Real Time Sonar Window Low Sonar Intensity Return device is connected to the Matrix Fishing System If both devices are connected then only LD ae www recischeinatic com Views The views available on your Matrix Fishing System are sonar Sonar View e Zoom View e 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View Sonar View is the default view When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using Select View from the Views Tab NOTE When y
25. e Advanced ssssssssvsssororsrsesserescoee eu A D o ernas aoso 0000000 35 Alarms Menu Tab L 236 Depth Alarm a A I II rrr 3l Fish ID Alarm sssssccccccceccccceccecceceececceeceececseceeseeeees S E T A 37 Low Battery Alarm a A Fn ee Ge 38 eee ae ee a Lee 38 E E E E A AEA E EE 38 Setup Menu Tab y 39 UEa ee A a eee Tne 40 Units Temp International Only scccssssssssssssssessssessssenesssssessisensseee A gscsseesssseeesseeffe 40 Units Distance with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver sssessessssssssessseessseessuesssetecsisssseeessnnneee 40 Units Speed with Temp Speed or GPS RECCIVEN ssseesssssssssesssusssseesssssssesesenssesentnaceseeestmeet 41 WEE cea AIIE AAN E A en A AS 41 language Intemational ORIY ssssisnesnsinininansonpan 41 Triplog Reset with Temp Speed or GPS RECCIVEl ssssossssssesessssssesssseesssnssseeesssnsseeesssensseetee 42 REEDE 10 epee mre nD nen verre eae oe ene Owe mr Te 42 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View Only esssssssssssssssseessssssssssuesssssssssssusssssseesessnssssseeee 43 ill P NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International Only are only available on products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nea
26. formation visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off 21 sd re sensitivity 10 20 E Upper Range Dft Auto Speed Bottom View Inverse Ax Zoom Level Sonar X Press Menu LD ae Sonar X Press Menu The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when in Sonar Split Sonar or Big Digits View NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View 22 www recischeiniatic con Sensitivity 10 _ Sensitivity a 20 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish 20 j j F f Eara Z A Fi AJ Ag AF fN f 56 all 6 20 Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity
27. he display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance 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 NOTE A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display Also harder bottoms will be displayed with red and softer bottoms will be displayed with blue The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either WhiteLine or Structure ID See Sonar X Press Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red www reeischeinatic com Key Functions Your Matrix Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy to use keys that work with various on screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience POWER LIGHT Ke The POWER LIGHT key is used to turn the FishFinder on and off and also to adjust the backlight and background color of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the FishFinder begins sonar operation To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background 9 color press the LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key
28. hen highlight 83 kHz Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 Miad A On gt Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to saamat see aka dl Tab User Mode F 49 lt x E 65 s oD Depth a 72 i ge a Lines g2 Q 8 9 x 95 4 _ r ae 18 A i J 45 To change the Depth Lines setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On 32 LD ae wwwreelscheitiaticcom lt ee J Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration The lower the setting the less surface clutter will be displayed The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE If the Surface Clutter menu is set to lower than 5 it will also decrease the displayed signal strength of targets fish close to the surface Clutter To change the Surface Clutter setting 1 Make sure
29. is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models Units Temp International Only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models Only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius oD Units Distance with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Units Distance 4 Feet Statute Miles gt Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Distance setting Domestic Models Statute Miles Nautical Miles Default Statute Miles International Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers 40 www reeischeiniatic com Semana uth op 4 mph gt with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if
30. is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication 52 LD ae www reeischeiniatic cont Specifications Depth CAD ANID cnn a 1500 ft 500 m Power Output sssssssosssssesnsessene 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency ss 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS Area Of Coverage sssccssssccssssscssseccssssccssueecesssecssssees 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation cscsssssssssccccssssssssesssssccssssssssseeesseees 21 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requiremennt ssccssescosss 9 fll mmm 50 tle 10 20 VDC LCD Matrix secscsssscsssscsnsecsaesrasserss o fmm mmm 00 be 320 V x 240 H Chi lt r ee ee XHS 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length cccccsssssssscsssscsssnseecsesssnsssesssssssneseesesete 20 ft 6 m 53 Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice P Notes 54 www reeischeinatic com 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 P custserv johnsonoutdoors com P For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Y RUMMINBIRD
31. m gt WW Treciscnematuc COir Matrix 77c Operations Manual 53135041 B Matrix c fishing system wwwreeischematic com Thank You Thank you for choosing Humminbird America s 1 name in fishfinders Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality thoroughly reliable marine equipment Your Humminbird is designed for trouble free use in even the harshest marine environment In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs we offer an exclusive Service Policy free of charge during the first year after purchase and available at a reasonable rate after the one year period For complete details see the separate warranty card included with your unit We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit trom all the features and applications of your Humminbird product Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1 800 633 1468 or visit our website at www humminbird com WARNING This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the se
32. nit 16 The Menu System 17 Start Up Options Menu 19 aea E A E Le ERa O o E E ieee eee 20 AE E E T E E ee rer 21 PC Connect with PC Connect Cable Only essssssssssesssssssscssessssssessssussssssessssusssssseesesssssesee 21 wwwreeischematic com Table of Contents Sonar X Press Menu 22 21 1 41 eee nee ee E err eee ee eee ees eee 23 Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views OMI sss s sssusssseseessee 24 Lower Cee en crT rrr ere 25 Chart Speed lhl l l aa 26 Bottom VICW sssssssessseesssssseesoesseeesosesseessoesseeesoresetesoresseesnoessseennnesneenn aaae lo 26 Zoom Level Sonar Zoom View Only u ne lr 27 Sonar Menu Tab Ls 28 ly O 29 Fish D csssososssssssssssssseseseseseeseeseececseesereessssr 1211 A aenneren 30 Fish Sensitivity eeessecccccscsssccscccccessesese A 31 Real Time Sonar RTS Window M A E 31 83 KHz Sensitivity Advanced M E 32 Depth Lines Advanced ssssssscsssssssessssessesseesssee iii oosscebestaneesessssMbsscsccsessssssessceees 32 Surface Clutter Advanced ssssssssssssssssssssssccecesesess fi cscs eeegesssssssssssseeessssal 33 Noise Filter Advanced csesssisssnissesssseseeesss ME 11 S 0a 01e Meenen 34 an Max Depth Advanced ssssssssssessssssssessessesesssesss MR i M ooon Moneo 000e 34 Water Typ
33. om View The Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a weak return The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale Sonar Zoom View wy Upper Depth Range ae Depth Site a Full Range View Upper Depth Range Zoom View Zoom Preview Box Zoomed View Full Range View Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View wwwreelscheiiaticcom lt 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side Big Digits View provides digital data in a large easy to see format Depth is always of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right displayed Readouts for temperature speed and Triplog information are displayed side of the screen Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner You can automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system The Triplog use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparison
34. ou change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen Sonar View fi L8 Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window as new information is received the older information is moved across the display to the left A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left corner A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts P Upper ane Range Temperature Triplog w _ gt lt b Temp Speed or GPS oe Receiver ase Speed w p Temp Speed Ee oe or GPS Receiver NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water
35. ou to 0 20 access the settings that are changed frequently without aa having to navigate through the whole menu system Press the MENU key once to display the X Press Menu When you select a menu item from the X Press Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to reactivate the X Press Menu NOTE The XPress Menu choices will vary depending on which view is active when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode X Press Menu Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarm Sonar Setup Views and Accessories Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu then use the 4 WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or see more information te Alarms Main Menu System Normal User Mode NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whethe
36. play the way they actually do when in Normal operation of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually happens to be highlighted from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power Normal up Manually selecting Simulator from the StartUp Options menu allows you to pre iter evan Be A ma dag e Simulator configure your Matrix Fishing System for on the water operation Any menu changes e System Status you make will be saved for later use PC Connect use with PC Connect Cable A message will appear om ihe depay periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Press Right Cursor Arrow to Select Transducer not connected See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices Start Up Options Menu Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing System off an Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected In addition your Matrix Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Fishing System can be used on the water
37. r you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode 17 P User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode See Setup Menu Tab User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Total Screen Update when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen wwwreelscheitiaticcom lt Start Up Options Menu Simulator Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix Fishing System before taking Options menu your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the 7 water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going Start Up Options Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one affect the dis
38. re that the Water Type is set accurately especially in salt water as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings To change the Water Type setting vie 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Water Type on the Alarms Menu Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type setting Fresh Salt Default Fresh 35 36 as ee wwwreeischeinatic cont Depth Alarm off Depth Alarm Low Battery Alarm 95V Low Battery Alarm ne Off ME 135 Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage or less than the menu setting is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the Matrix Fishing System The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you 1 Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops setting OFF 1 to 100 feet or 0 5 to 30 meters International Models Only ere to be jaione main gasoline powered engine Default OFF To change the Low Battery Alarm setting To change the Depth Alarm setting 1
39. rest you NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver or with PC Connect Cable Only require the purchase of separate accessories You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Table of Contents Depth Offset AGVCMCOd aececsssssssssssssscessssssssssesesesssverssssessssevssssesensesessesceeesensssrseneessanetesennessson 45 TQM Oset Advanced siesena E 45 Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed Only rrcesssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssssee 46 NMEA Output Advanced aacccssscecsecessetesestaet aes asieiadesccatisnn acticalsaseesdoteeethsdeededeteaacsdaeasetahantios 46 Views Menu Tab 47 Accessories Menu Tab 48 Troubleshooting 49 Matrix Apen t Power UDE resa EE 49 Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached sssssssseeessssssseececeseeceeeeee 49 AEE PON EUS A E eget ae eee ees 50 Finding the Cay St CMMI sscssssssssscoccccccssccccccceceesesssesntunsnsesecessesseceeceneesseeeeeantussete 51 Matrix Fishing System Accessories 52 Specifications 53 Contact Humminbird 55 wwwrecischematic com How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves The Matrix Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your Matrix Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and dete
40. rial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty Handling and or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead in the form of solder WARNING This product contains lead a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Humminbird DualBeam PLUS SmartCast WhiteLine RTS X Press Menu Fish ID Structure ID and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2004 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved P Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 DualBeam PLUS Sonar 2 What s On the Display 3 Views 5 BN RM Pecans Seereneeecen cca ase P E AE A A EAN NEA 5 Lge Tstanding SOmar ET A 7 Real Time SOM ae RTSO Winda scce secsccuscesracescecrecrecres ceeaccerteeecrasata cerca aaa 7 SEES VN EEN AE EA N E N epee 8 PAO B35 OMG E a E E E E A E 9 Big Digits View g ER Veer ee eens ee eee ee 10 Sa Cl o on oaeee o0eecotceoessteotesoesstesoteseessoeseteseessoesotssoesstese 11 Key Functions 13 POW UEG 13 PUK CY ooo MMII sssecccccccccnccsssssssseccecccnnneeennnuneeceeecccnneenensuneseseccengeessnuunesseecceneeeeseuunesseees 13 CAN o N o scesssocosccsesssosssccesoessnnsseseseoessnsensesegegsutsnsceseennssnsnegecensuverereesornnveenseseee 14 AALTO o 14 EXIT KEY SE 15 Accessory Bus 15 Powering Up the U
41. rmines 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 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal P DualBeam PLUS Sonar Your Matrix 77c uses a 200 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide 60 area of coverage 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 matic com What s On the Displa The Matrix Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow 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 Temperature water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Distance Distance traveled with Temp Speed Accesso
42. roportionately 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 propeller Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15 38 cm from the propeller and that the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times 51 sd Matrix Fishing System Accessories Accessories customize the Matrix Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology When an accessory is connected to the Matrix Fishing System additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System Accessories available today that are supported by your Fishing System include Temperature Speed purchase and plug in the Temperature Speed accessory to your Matrix control head to get real time speed and temperature readouts as well as a valuable Triplog function NOTE If an external Temperature Speed TS W or Temperature TG W accessory is connected AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time the TS W or TG W accessory will override the temperature which is built in to the transducer WeatherSense Fishing Condition Monitor purchase and plug in the WeatherSense
43. ry or GPS Receiver Average Speed Average speed reading with Temp Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver Speed if a Temp Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will showa 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 Cursor f Distance 252Ft Bearing NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed or GPS Receiver are available if either the information from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view as ee F t Depth Ft N 25 42 382 123 W 666 12 623 10 under and adjacent to your boat including the following items High Sonar Intensity Return Bait Ball l Thermoclines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at
44. s between the sonar shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam reset The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized 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 Ae are Digital Depth ey 200 83 kHz Split Sonar View b Big Digits View Oe E lt Upper i Depth gt eels EE A EN E E Depth Range F alr r temperatur p F H F is Distance is the distance 4 pr Fi traveled since the Triplog pe F E was last reset F F Voltage the battery y mph E voltage F i Average Speed shows speed i i 21 F the speed since the r f Triplog was last reset l BE o na TIMER DISTANCE i sm iF ey 93 02 0 67 a Window YOLTAGE AYG SPEED i 113 0 4 40 Lower Depth Range 200 kHz Sonar History Window m Timer shows the time oD wwwreelscheitiaticcom lt Bottom Presentation As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across t
45. 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 To change the Temp Alarm setting To change the Alarm Tone setting 1 Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting High Medium Low Default Medium 37 38 LD ae www reeischeiniatic cont Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Units Temp International Models Only Units Distance If Temp Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected Units Speed If Temp Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected Language International Models Only Triplog Reset If Temp Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View Only Depth Offset Advanced Temp Offset Advanced Speed Calibration Advanced only if Temp Speed is Connected NMEA Output Advanced Setup Menu 39 P Units Depth Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts Units Depth 4 _ Feet P To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth setting Meters International Models Only Feet Fathoms Default
46. to janet the e Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs Your FishFinder should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see Views Menu Tab Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu X Press Menu Press the MENU key once for the Sonar X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system When the X Press Menu is displayed you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice As soon as you alter a parameter using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys the X Press Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately Reactivate the X Press Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Main Menu Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System The Main Menu
47. u Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen NOTE The Timer distance traveled and average speed information is remembered by the Fishfinder unit when it is powered off and will continue to be added to until the Triplog is reset To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key To Restore Defaults oD Restore Defaults Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 42 LD ae wwwreelscheiiaticcom lt oD Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 5 fixed position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen or whether a particular window will be turned off displaying nothing in that area you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User
48. vailable views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible The following views are available e Sonar View e Sonar Zoom View e Split Sonar View e Big Digits View e Self Test e Accessory Test Views Menu P To Change the View Status of Any View 1 Highlight the View main menu tab 2 Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View 3 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible 41 Accessories Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected If no accessories are attached to the Accessory Bus no menu choices will appear under the Accessories tab If an accessory is attached however additional menu choices that support the accessory will be added automatically See the Operations Manual that comes with your accessory for detailed information Accessories Menu Tab no accessories attached Accessories Menu Tab with accessories attached NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense GPS Functionality and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for D
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