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Humminbird 141c Fish Finder User Manual

1. Menu Press the MENU key once for the Sonar X Press Menu The X Press EMIR Eaa Menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through e Ifa menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu the whole menu system When the X Press Menu is displayed you can use the UP or system DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice As soon as you alter a Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order parameter using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys the X Press Menu will collapse 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 P owering Up the Unit Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Turn on your 100 Series Fishing System by pressing Main Menu Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System The Main HUMMINBIRD the POWER LIGHT key The Title screen is displayed Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item 141c until the Fishing system begins operation Your quickly Alarms Sonar and Setup tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System Use Fishing system will begin Normal or Simulator Pp the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the DOWN or UP operation depending on the presence or absence of gt key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT k
2. picture elements or small square blocks that make up the image on the LCD Measured as a vertical by horizontal number i e 640V x 320H this key specification typically indicates the quality of resolution In fishtinders the total resolution vertical multiplied by horizontal is often less important than the Vertical Pixel resolution See Pixels Vertical Pixels Vertical Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a single column on an LCD display More vertical pixels provide finer resolution of targets detected by sonar Essentially a vertical distance the depth when divided by a larger number breaks that distance into smaller samples each representing a smaller area and thus providing more detail In fishfinders vertical pixels are more critical than horizontal pixels because the horizontal axis of the display represents time or history Sonar information on the horizontal axis can vary greatly depending on boat speed and the Chart Speed setting A greater number of horizontal pixels show more sonar history that the boat has passed through On many models Humminbird provides the most vertical pixels to provide a better display resolution See Chart Speed and Pixels 53 a ae Power Output Power output is the amount of sound energy emitted into the water by the sonar transmitter Power output is measured using either RMS Root Mean Square or P T P Peak to Peak measurement systems Either metho
3. 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd ae ieee 8 39 PM Page 1 141c Operations Manual HUMMINBIRD 100 series 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 2 Thank You Thank you for choosing Humminbird America s 1 name in fishfinders Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality thoroughly reliable marine equipment Your Humminbird is designed for trouble free use in even the harshest marine environment In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs we offer an exclusive Service Policy free of charge during the first year after purchase and available at a reasonable rate after the one year period For complete details see the separate warranty card included with your unit We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1 800 633 1468 or visit our website at www humminbird com WARNING This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision grounding boat damage or personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects WARNING Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modificat
4. Off 33 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius Default Off 36 ab ar a 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 42 a ae Alarm Tone Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best 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 Triplog Reset Restore Defaults Select Views Select Readouts Depth Offset Temp Offset Speed Calibration OF Setup Menu 37 dii ar Setup Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode whether it is an International model or whether a Temp Speed accessory is currently connected 38 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 44 Units Depth Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth Units Depth q Feet related readouts To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change th
5. 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 50 a ae Speed Calibration 57 Speed Calibration Troubleshooting 20 GR 9 20 Advanced with Temp Speed only Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will appear following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit least once when the unit is in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode back for repair To change the Speed Calibration setting 100 Series Doesn t Power Up If your 100 Series doesn t power up use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that 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 e The power cable is properly connected to the 100 Series control head e The power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e The fuse is operational e The battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from th
6. 5 Real Time Sonar RTS Window RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam See Real Time Sonar RTS Window for additional detail RTS Window q Narrow gt oD Eli RTS Window Wide oe oe ar RTS Window Off Sa 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 28 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 34 a So yer nase whol Gad pn SE 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 To adjust the Bottom View 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID Zoom Width Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar
7. Grayscale is a Humminbird feature that reverses the correlation of sonar signal strength and the shade of gray typically used to represent it The strongest sonar signals are represented by white and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively darker shades of gray While somewhat counterintuitive this method makes the sonar images crisper and has the benefit of enhancing the apparent sensitivity because the weaker signals appear bolder Inverse grayscale works well in very clear water Debris laden water often appears as a lot of clutter on the screen Instant Image Update Instant Image Update is a Humminbird feature that updates all the sonar information on the display when Sensitivity and a variety of sonar settings Bottom View Range etc are modified This differs from the traditional functionality that only updates the new sonar information collected after the setting change Instant Image Update permits more accurate fine tuning of the display because the user can see the results on the complete sonar graph When combined with the Freeze Frame feature the user can adjust and understand the effects of many different sonar settings quickly and easily 52 dii ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 58 Maximum Depth Menu The Maximum Depth Menu is a Humminbird feature that optimizes performance based on the maximum operational depth set by the user Many Humminbird units can
8. 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 24 ab ar oD 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 30 D Bottom Lock Bottom Lock Sonar Menu Tab qi off gt Sonar Zoom View only Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom Sonar m Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode To turn on Bottom Lock 1 Inthe Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off Bottom Range 15ft Bottom Range 10M 60 Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column measured up from the bottom is shown in the Sonar Zoom View Choose a small value to see low lying bottom structure or
9. are being used for the measurement Display FSTN FSTN is an acronym for Film Super Twist Nematic FSTN is a monochrome display technology characterized by black high contrast pixels All monochrome fixed mount Humminbird products use FSTN technology DualBeam PLUS DualBeam PLUS is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses two sonar beams simultaneously and combines the information from both beams into one view by overlapping the data on screen or shows each beam individually side by side or permits each beam to be viewed individually full screen Feature Memory Feature Memory is a Humminbird feature that retains the user s menu settings in permanent memory Settings are retained even when the unit is powered off indefinitely Fish Arch A Fish Arch is the apparent arch that appears on the display when any object moves through the sonar cone The arch results from a gradual decrease in distance to an object as it moves into the sonar cone The distance to an object changes due to the conical shape of the sonar beam which causes the distance to be greater at the edges of the beam than at the center of the beam When this distance change is graphed on the display an arch appears Fish ID Fish ID is a Humminbird feature that uses advanced sonar processing algorithms to determine if a detected object is likely to be a fish When the sonar signal 51 a ae from an object meets strict parameters the unit
10. 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 a ae Bottom Presentation As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance Bottom Contour Profile with RTS Window Temp Speed Accessory is optional Hard Bottom Rocky Bottom The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either WhiteLine or Structure ID See Sonar Menu Tab Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 14 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 a ae Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the
11. 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 Zoom View Sonar Zoom View Upper Depth Range Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range Zoom View Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Zoomed View Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View 10 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 16 Big Di
12. information directly below the boat X Press Menu The X Press Menu is a Humminbird feature that makes the most commonly used menu selections available with one press of the MENU key Items that appear on the X Press Menu are related to the current view and present the most logical choices for that view Zoom Zoom is a feature that focuses in on a smaller area of the bottom to provide enhanced resolution With enhanced resolution the angler can more easily see fish hanging in structure or multiple fish hanging close together Split screen zoom divides the display into the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left Humminbird offers One Touch Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press eliminating the need to use menus to access the feature Zoom Bottom Lock Bottom Lock Zoom is a feature that focuses on a smaller area just above the bottom to provide enhanced resolution Unlike regular zoom it continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom and is preferred by many saltwater anglers 58 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c_Eng qxd 11 15 2865 8 40 PM Page 64 ae Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a
13. 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 31 rn 4 Medium 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 s ability to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium Hight High2 High3 Default Low ted Na Auto E 600 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your Fishing System can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your Fishing System will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the Fishing System will acquire bottom readings as needed within the capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth
14. muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish A som 14 2 A pj m po Sensitivity at High Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium 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 21 E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range o d 540 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher views The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and can only be accessed from the Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered To adjust the U
15. piezo electric disks that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave This element also works in reverse converting the returned sound energy back into an electrical signal that the receiver interprets Transducers are available for many specific mounting applications for the boat such as a transom mount trolling motor mount etc Humminbird offers many sophisticated transducers often with multiple piezo electric elements designed to form specifically shaped sonar beams providing the angler with superior tools for finding and catching fish See Transmitter and SONAR Transmitter The transmitter and receiver are matched parts of the sonar system that send transmit and listen to receive the sonar signals and work in conjunction with the transducer Humminbird transmitters have an extremely fast cycling design that can send signals up to 60 times per second as well as produce the varying levels of power output needed for different depths and conditions Additionally the transmitter has the capability to create very precise sonar pulses needed for a high degree of target separation Humminbird receivers are extremely sensitive but within a narrow bandwidth to discriminate against noise from external sources Additionally the receiver offers a wide dynamic range which provides the ability to receive very strong signals alternating with very weak signals without the strong signal overwhelming the weak signal See Tr
16. pressing a release button and re installed by simply snapping it back into place All cable connections are made when installing so that no separate wiring connections are required Additionally the mount offers 90 tilt and 360 swivel capability to adjust the viewing angle of the unit as you move about the boat Real Time Sonar Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird technology that delivers ultra fast sonar transmitter receiver operation and results in a more detailed instantaneous view of what is under the boat The Real Time Sonar window is a vertical band at the right side of the display that shows the instantaneous sonar return from the transducer at a particular instant The RTS Window menu option permits the user to adjust the window to show the full sonar signal return or just a narrower band that indicates intensity using grayscale Real Time Sonar relies on very fast Sonar Update Rate Ping Speed See Sonar Update Rate Receiver See Transmitter 54 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 60 Second Return The Second Return is a term that describes the appearance of a second sonar return below the primary sonar return bottom contour at exactly twice the true depth The second return is caused by the same sonar energy bouncing off the bottom once rebounding to the water surface and then traveling back down to the bottom to be reflected again Second returns are more common in shallow water an
17. Fishing System begins sonar operation To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background 3 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 to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu U Background 4 White Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs Your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see Setup Menu Tab Select Views Advanced dii ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 18 lan ae MENU Key EXIT Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm StartUp Options menu e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to X Press
18. Salt Default Fresh 33 A Alarms F l 2 Alarms Menu Alarms Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the default selection NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected 34 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 40 a ae ae oe Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting To change the Depth Alarm setting 1 Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting OFF 1 to 100 feet or 0 5 to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF Fish ID Alarm Fish ID Alarm 4 Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID is on For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the Fish Eaa ID alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected To change the Fish ID Alarm setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off f i O d Large dO gt Large Medi
19. System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar and Setup Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu then use the 4 WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information 4 5 Alarms Main Menu System Normal User Mode NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode 15 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 To
20. Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key Confirm ms per tetas Restore Defaults 4No Yes gt Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution To Restore Defaults 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 4 ven Sonar View Advanced Visible Select Views sets the available views to either hidden Sonar Zoom View or visible in the view rotation The view will be Visible 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 Circular Flasher View Visible e Sonar Zoom View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher e Self Test e Accessory Test Select Views The display status of these views can be changed only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode
21. To Select Views 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Views on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure 3 The Select Views submenu will appear showing a list of all Views that can be hidden or made visible Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular view then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the View status from Visible to Hidden or vice versa 42 ab ar oD 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 48 Select Readouts Select Readouts P Advanced Sonar view only 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 Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such as Temp Speed Each data window can either be empty or contain one of the following Readout 1 Temperature Readout 2 Off sjelo Speed will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Readout 3 Off Readout 4 Temperature Readout 5 Off Select Readouts Temperature Tr
22. Y soretiscsisrri n oreren Ere PEN PIRES OEE Ea iea B DR E N E E A E T 14 Powering Up the Unit 14 The Menu System 15 Start Up Options Menu 17 Normal Operati l e cireceteacoptere een erences cetta E EATER EAD EERE 17 SAE eE E ET E EE PET E EET 18 e UALS ei r E EE EEE 19 Sonar X Press Menu 20 E a AE E E E E A T EE TE E E 21 Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only 22 BOWE IAIN O oe E EE T A AE E E A TT E E ates 23 Pan Cyaan yes E E edenanedodauedsen te esemonanceonns 24 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Zoom Level Sonar Zoom view Only 0 cecceceeeeenes POOE pean a EAEE Bottom Range Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On Sonar Menu Tab FIST E E A A the AAEE E AEEA E AEE BE E e E T Real Time Sonar RTS Window l o BOROM VIEW 2 acs epee tanden tee ire innis PLE Aa AA EE A EEE Depthlines AGVGNCEd c2ncncreanes esenaerenponercieace Surface Clutter Advanced ncxscatiencoeveeecens yeas ose telemeceday toasseaetei tenes Noise Filter Advanced ccceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeees Max Depth Advanced eceeeeeeeeceneeeeeenees Water Type Aand tisstovsrsacseserdennctssteseeennse Alarms Menu Tab Depth AIAN osnseeosavaetentanesiapabionceesdtastanadt MMDA cnn stucadaeceteatangemenshicacecnatentaneea Low Battery Alarm o Tp 0 eae ne eee eee ene ere eer etree Alarm TOne ccc ccc cecc
23. Zoom View To change the Zoom Width Setting 1 Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Width setting Narrow Medium Wide Default Wide 29 a ae eed C on gt Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Depth Lines Depth Lines To change the Depth Lines setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On 30 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng gxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 36 a ae Surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter Advanced Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration The lower the setting the less surface clutter will be displayed The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Surface Clutter P To change the Surface Clutter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main
24. ansducer and Noise TripLog TripLog is a Humminbird feature that provides an on screen counter for Elapsed Time Average Speed and Total Distance traveled and requires a speed input to activate the feature TripLog appears on the Big Digits View and can be reset to zero through the TripLog menu TrueArch TrueArch is a Humminbird feature that provides true fish arches as opposed to artificial arches or symbols Humminbird units are capable of producing fish arches due to the extremely sensitive DualBeam PLUS sonar receiver with its wide 60 sonar beam See Fish Arch 5 a ae Viewing Angle Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibility of the display when viewing from off the central axis such as when standing to the side of the fishfinder Wider viewing angles are better because the information remains visible even when viewing from the side WhiteLine WhiteLine is a Humminbird feature that highlights the strongest sonar return on the display using a very light gray band This is preferred by some anglers who have grown accustomed to the feature on paper graph chart recorders WideSide WideSide is a Humminbird sonar configuration used in an optional transducer WideSide uses three sonar beams pointing to the left right and down Beams pointing to the left and right are effective for spotting fish and structure near the surface or on the bank The downlooking beam provides depth
25. ceccccuecceueceeunceeuceeuueseenectnneeenettaneeenneees Setup Menu Tab WIS DC DUN ENE ENEO N aces Units Temp International only 2 sce eee e cena ee Units Distance with Temp Speed 0 eceeeee es Units Speed with Temp Speed 20ceceeeeeeeeees USCh MOUS E N O Language International only ecceeceeeeeeeeeees Trplog Keset WHE Temp Peed ergen ea a a aE aanadawigannletens KaD e T ET A E E E A T Select Views Advanced 000ccceccceeeeeeeeeeeees Select Readouts Advanced Sonar view only 0 6066 a ae Table of Contents DEO OT Et AGUNG ees tron niaukvaninerestvossseoeaterenia sane E 44 lemp Offset AQUGNCEd cc cscansacestavraneteeorasta nests phe tetoarnshansech maracas 44 Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed only 0 2cccceceeeeneeeeeeeeenees 45 Troubleshooting 46 TOO ees Dees IML OEE UID a EE EE E T 46 100 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached 00 0005 46 DISP lay PIODICMIS E E E E A EEE N EE ETE EET cars 47 PIBGING the Cause of NOISE ssnsis scindere puina gean EEE es 48 Specifications 49 Glossary 50 Contact Humminbird 59 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International only are only available on products sold outside of the US by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our website at www humminbird com or contac
26. d is acceptable but it is important when comparing power outputs to make sure that the same measurement system is being used for both outputs because P T P numbers are 8 times higher than RMS numbers Greater power output allows the sonar signal to penetrate through weeds and thermoclines reach deeper depths and operate more effectively in noisy environments such as when the boat is running at high speed Pulse Width Pulse Length Pulse Width is the length of time that a sonar sound burst is transmitted into the water Shorter pulse widths provide better target separation but cannot travel to great depths Longer pulse widths provide better depth penetration but result in poorer target separation Humminbird varies pulse width based on depth to optimize both target separation and depth performance See Target Separation QuadraBeam QuadraBeam is a Humminbird sonar configuration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image QuadraBeam uses the DualBeam PLUS configuration for downlooking and also adds two additional beams to look to the left and right The sonar beams pointing to the left and right provide the ability to spot fish and structure over a wide 90 area and to identify on which side of the boat they are located See DualBeam PLUS Quick Disconnect Mount The Quick Disconnect Mounting system is an exclusive Humminbird feature that permits the unit to be easily removed from the mounting base by
27. d over hard bottoms it is actually possible to see a third sonar return under some circumstances The second return provides useful information to help determine bottom hardness as areas with harder bottoms will generally create a second return The second return can be used as a guide to set Sensitivity when in shallower water Sensitivity Sensitivity is a user feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the sonar system to show more or less detail in the water Higher sensitivities are often preferred however when the water contains debris silt storm debris etc it can be difficult to pick out targets Conversely if sensitivity is set too low relevant targets may be missed SONAR SONAR is the acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar technology uses precision sound bursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attributes of objects in the water Distance can be determined because the speed of sound in water is constant and the time for the signal to return is measured Sound also travels very quickly underwater making sonar a responsive cost effective tool Sonar is the basic technology behind all recreational and commercial fishfinding and depthfinding devices Sonar Echo Enhancement Sonar Echo Enhancement is a Humminbird feature that describes the high degree of sonar sensitivity achieved through a combination of transmitter receiver and software algorithms The result of Sonar Echo Enhancement is to displa
28. detail but the information moves quickly across the display NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice a slower setting permits viewing of more sonar history but does not display as much detail The best setting is often the user s personal choice 49 50 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 56 Cone Angle The cone angle is the angular measurement of the sonar beam at a specific dB down point i e 10 dB See dB Down Point Customizable Digital Readouts Customizable Digital Readouts is a Humminbird feature that permits the user to select the specific digital information that appears in the main Sonar view i e Speed Temperature Barometric Pressure TripLog etc Dead Zone The dead zone is the area of the sonar beam that is received after the main bottom return Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam Precision sonar beams such as the Humminbird 20 beam have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams Decibel A Decibel is the measurement for sound pressure level or intensity of the sonar return See dB Down Point dB Down Point The dB Down Point is the standard decibel level at which the sonar cone angle is measured and is written as 10 dB or 3 dB Measurements at smaller down points bigger negative numbers indicate that the less intensive sonar signals
29. details of the bottom return Choose a larger value to see large structure in deeper water It is possible to set the Bottom Range to be greater than the depth In this case you may see surface clutter in a wavy band that mirrors changes in the depth Sonar Menu To adjust the Bottom Range 1 Inthe Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off 3 Once you turn on Bottom Lock the Bottom Range X Press menu choice will be displayed 10 60 feet or 3 20 meters International Models only Default 15 feet 25 26 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 32 Fish ID Fish ID 0 a 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 Your 100 Series Fishing System represents targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Orange Fish Symbols Gl GY et 200 kHz Narrow Beam Orange Fish Symbols Transducer Cone and Fish Arches When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the displa
30. draws a Fish Symbol or icon and the digital depth of the target On DualBeam and DualBeam PLUS units fish detected in the narrow center beam are shown as shaded symbols and fish detected in the wider beam are shown as hollow symbols Fish Symbol A Fish Symbol is the graphic that is displayed on the screen when Fish ID determines that a sonar return is likely to be a fish See Fish ID Freeze Frame Freeze Frame is a Humminbird feature that pauses the sonar scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied with greater detail See Instant Image Update Frequency Frequency is a measure of the number of sound wave cycles per second of a sound impulse transmitted underwater A typical frequency for fishfinders is 200 kHz which offers a good balance of performance under many conditions Lower frequencies such as 50 kHz are capable of penetrating to greater depths but with less resolution Higher frequencies such as 455 kHz offer greater resolution but are limited in depth performance Humminbird uses a variety of frequencies that are optimized for specific applications Grayscale Grayscale is the use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signal on the display and is a very intuitive method of presenting information Traditionally the strongest sonar signals are represented in black and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray Grayscale Inverse Inverse
31. e Units Depth setting Meters International Models only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models qm acrid uy 4 ih gt international only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models Only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius Units Distance Units Distance 4 _Feet Statute Miles P with Temp Speed Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Distance setting Domestic Models Statute Miles Nautical Miles Default Statute Miles International Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers 39 a ae MER ery 4 mph gt with Temp Speed Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Unit
32. e battery terminals ay or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary 100 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Fishing System it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks e Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Fishing System check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Fishing System Reconnect if necessary and power up the Fishing System again to see if this fixes the problem e Replace the non functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 45 46 dii ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 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 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 52 following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions Problem The control head loses power at high speeds When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom d
33. eases due to the need for a longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth See Pulse Width Thermoclines Thermoclines are water layer s of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels Time Variable Gain Time Variable Gain is a processing step applied to the sonar return to normalize the data so that objects of equal size i e fish appear to be the same size even if they are separated by a good distance Time Variable Gain is a fundamental attribute of good sonar 56 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 62 Total Screen Update A Humminbird feature that refreshes and updates all the sonar information on the display when a range change occurs Without Total Screen Update only the most recent sonar information would be drawn to the new range and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screen at the old range Transducer The transducer mounts on the boat and is in contact with the water It converts the electrical energy from the transmitter into sound energy forming the sonar beam Internally the transducer consists of one or more
34. ects The returned echoes are displayed on the LCD screen Each time a new echo is received the old echoes are moved across the LCD creating a scrolling effect When all the echoes are viewed side by side an easy to interpret graph of the bottom fish and structure appears a ae Sonar Frequency High Frequency Low Frequency Low Resolution Greater Resolution D Greater Depth Less Depth Deeper Power Output Cycle Peak To Peak Root Mean Square PtP RMS 20 20 Degree Total Coverage Bottom Coverage 1 3 x Depth ab ar The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application Very high frequencies 455kHz are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited High frequencies 200kHz are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution Low frequencies 83kHz are typically used to achieve greater depth capability The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is commonly measured using two methods e Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit cycle e Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances ability to overcome noise better high speed performance and enhanced depth capability Single Beam S
35. end going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up Manually selecting Simulator from the Start Up Options menu allows you to pre configure your 100 Series Fishing System for on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your Fishing System off 18 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng gxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 24 lan ae SYSTEM STATUS System Status Sonar X Press Menu SELF TEST Fs ee PASSED Use System Status to view system connections and to The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings conduct a unit self test most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in 0 1 1000000000 any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X Press Menu SOFTWARE VERSION The following screens are displayed in turn DA 2 005 rne vie when you press the VIEW button when using System X Chart Speed NOTE Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when 13 8 ggr Status in Sonar S
36. ey to alter a menu setting a transducer Press MENU for Startup Options 4 WAY Cursor Control Key 141c Title Screen The 4 Way Cursor Control Key has multiple functions depending on the situation e Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required 13 14 dii ar oD 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 20 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 X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently d without 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 XPress 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 re Oensitivity 1 X Press Menu NOTE The X Press Menu choices will vary depending on which view is active when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu
37. f Noise for more information 41 LD Wi 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 Other electronic devices The boat s engine Cavitation from the boat s propeller ab ar Isolation Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring 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 48 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 54 lan ae Specifications Glossary Sonar Terms Depth Capability 20s cccssssssseesssssessemeneeesssssssscsssseeseseseeeeeees 600 ft 240 m Alarm Depth Depth Alarm is a user contro
38. gits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large easy to see format Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature speed and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system The Triplog shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized Big Digits View Timer shows the time elapsed since Triplog Depth was last reset Distance is the distance traveled since the Temperature Triplog was last reset Voltage the battery voltage Average Speed shows ar the speed since the 9 935 A aS Triplog was last reset Ta 13 1 5 3mph Speed Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RTS data in the traditional flasher format Depth and temperature are always displayed The digital readouts in the Flasher View cannot be customized 11 a ae Key Functions Your 100 Series Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy to use keys that work with various on screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience POWER LIGHT Key The POWER LIGHT key is used to turn the 100 Series Fishing System on and off and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the
39. h oo csssssssssssssccsssscessssssssssssecceseeessseesnenenessss 20 ft 6 m Bottom Black Bottom Black is a Humminbird feature that fills in the area of the display r B Black is preferred b lers b f its high CUNEN DIAW Sane ee ee ere erence een ro 0 383 Amps ce Oe ee ea ee ane contrast and easy readability even though it can obscure bottom hardness information Bottom Contour Bottom Contour is the profile of the bottom graphed to the display as the depth changes Bottom Hardness Bottom Hardness is the density or composition of the bottom which can often be determined by interpreting the main sonar return Varying levels of hardness can be determined by interpreting the thickness of the sonar return Hard returns appear thin and black softer returns appear thicker and less black It is important to note that a sonar return from a sloping bottom can have the appearance of a softer bottom Cavitation Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propeller rotates and the boat moves through the water NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers Chart Speed Chart Speed is a user controllable feature that sets the speed at which sonar bottom composition and slope information moves across the display A faster setting displays sonar information from a more pings and shows more
40. ight 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 600 feet 3 to 240 meters International Models only Default AUTO 23 LD Wi Chart Speed 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 5 Zoom Level Zoom Level qi amp 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 To adjust the Zoom Level 1 Highlight Zoom
41. ion of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty Handling and or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead in the form of solder WARNING This product contains lead a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects and other reproductive harm Humminbird SmartCast Selective Fish ID WhiteLine RTS X Press Menu Fish ID Structure ID TrueArch UltraBlack Angler Profile Presets and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2005 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved a ae ab ar Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 OE BE SONAL a E E ES EE E AS 2 What s On the Display 3 Views 5 S EN ae a E E E EE E E E E 6 Understanding Sonar HIStONYs lt 2 2 0 isaccdresdecabnccenedeadiedeeeestaacenedgauses 7 Real Time Sonar RTS Window ccccccec cc eeseeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeseeeees 7 BOONE PIE CMU O ereenn EEPE EE EAEEREN Ea 8 SEA E PITE IEEE A A E EN A N 10 BO DIGIG WCW AEE E EE EE EENE E E EEE TT 11 eaor Era MEEN EN cocn nesnesesyscceoui EREE E E E 11 Key Functions 12 POWER UGAT KO sata caceceteaqactee decom tnctiaa ie ereattorngecet Seca mneseeben edema ESEE 12 MEW ROY coset tse rioen EEEE A E E tee E nese esenee 12 MENU Key ccccceeecceeceeeeeseeeeeceeeeettttsseeeesecerttttteteeeeeeenes 13 AANA CUSO COMIC KE
42. iplog will be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Voltage 43 ab a ae ar Depth Offset 0 0ft Depth Offset 10 0 SR 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 Temp Offset 0 0 Temp Offset 10 0 SR 10 0 Advanced Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Temp Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 44 a 531442 1 A 141c Eng gxd 11
43. isappears or suddenly weakens or the display contains gaps There are no fish detected even when you know they are in the water under the boat or sonar readings seem weak or faulty Possible Cause If the power output of your boat s engine is unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage protection feature Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts The transducer position may need to be adjusted A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the inter 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 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 o
44. llable audible alert that sounds when depth is less than or equal to the setting Power Output ecsssassssssenene 150 Watts RMS 1200 Watts Peak to Peak Alarm Temperature Temperature Alarm is a user controllable audible alert that sounds Operating Frequency csccscsecssssssssssstssssssstsstsstnststnstnssnssessatnte 200 kHz when the water surface temperature equals the setting Backlight Backlight is a user controllable illumination for the LCD for night and low Area Of COVera ge eecccccccsssssssssssssssecsesssssessnnneeeseees 20 10 aB in 200 kHz light use Target Separation esses 2 1 2 Inches 63 5 mm Beam Sonar Beam A sonar beam is the cone shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater See Cone Angle Power Requirement eeeeccsssssssssccccssssssescecsssssssceecesnnssssceesennseeceesennees 10 20 VDC Big Digits View Big Digits View is a Humminbird feature that displays the sonar graph and enlarged digital readouts for easy reading from a distance This is a great tool when LCD Matrix r E E E E a slslele sisieisin sjoisioie s sis sislolsioiessiele osis elela sieielsale eisisiniss sie seisiees 320 V X 240 H monitoring the digital depth iS important _ such a5 with higher boat speeds or when Transducer XHS 9 20 T viewing the unit from a distance When speed input is available the Big Digits View also E cena E eee eee teins choirs the Taplow See Triatag Transducer Cable Lengt
45. 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 custserv johnsonoutdoors com a For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA HUMMINBIRD 59 ab ar
46. onar Your 100 Series Fishing System uses a 200 kHz Single Beam sonar system with a 20 area of coverage The 20 beam is focused on the bottom to show you structure weeds and cover 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 8 an AE What s On the Display The 100 Series Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items i Depth water depth can be set to alarm E High Sonar Intensity Return the water becomes too shallow C Bait Ball Thermoclines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of many colors moving across the display at the same depth Temperature water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory Distance Distance traveled with Temp Speed Accessory lt 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 diffe
47. operate across a very broad depth range up to 2500 feet which causes the unit to look up to that full depth under some circumstances Due to the speed of sound in water this can result in less responsiveness because the unit has to wait for a longer period of time to receive the sonar signal When the Maximum Depth menu is set to a lower value the unit only looks up to the setting which increases the responsiveness of the unit This is an important feature for anyone operating in shallower depths Noise Noise is unintentional external sound waves that interfere with the optimal operation of sonar Noise appears as random dots on the display and is caused by a variety of sources Electrical noise from trolling motors bilge pumps VHF radios typically manifests as a consistent dot pattern Electrical noise can be isolated by selectively turning on and off other electrical devices to determine the source Often re routing the power cable or connecting to an alternative power supply second battery can help overcome electrical noise Hydrodynamic noise from propeller and or hull cavitation has a more random appearance and is generally related to boat speed so that faster operation results in more noise Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation Many Humminbird products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate Pixels Pixels are the
48. plit Sonar Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views PCB S N Zoom Level sSalpied NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom View Ci Bottom Lock System Status Self Test Screen e Accessory Test Self Test displays results trom the internal diagnostic self test including unit serial gait number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of Sonar X Press Menu operation and the input voltage ME Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system ACCESSORY TEST Speed CONNECTED Temperature connecten NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 100 Series Fishing b System was powered up Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off Exit SYSTEM STATUS by powering the unit off System Status Accessory Test Screen dii ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 26 LD ae 1 20 a Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or
49. pper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 590 feet or 0 to 237 meters International Models only Default 0 22 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 28 E Lower Range 63ft Lower Range Autolj G00 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 i 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 O 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 Highl
50. rent shapes and sizes depending on the number of fish and boat speed Average Speed Average speed reading with Temp Speed Accessory x d oD Speed if a Temp Speed accessory is attached the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat y Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the E water and back again Use the appearance of the 200 kHz Orange Fish Symbol second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will showa strong second return while soft ce TETTE may be hiding bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all q _ RTS Real Time Sonar Window A Low Sonar Intensity Return h d NOTE Entries in this view that list with Temp Speed are available only if the device is connected to the 100 Series Fishing System 3 4 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 10 a ae e Sonar View e Zoom View e Big Digits View e Circular Flasher View Sonar View is the default view When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab NOTE When
51. s 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 User Mode 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 International only Language selects the display language for menus International Models 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 40 dii ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 40 PM Page 46 a ae Trinlog Rese Svonninmenn Triplog Reset with Temp Speed 4No Yesp Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Menu
52. 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 600 feet 3 to 240 meters International Models only Default AUTO 32 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng gxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 38 Water Type Water Type q T Fresh gt Advanced Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE In salt water what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large fish in fresh water depending on the type of fish you are seeking The salt water setting allows for a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this Also make sure that the Water Type is set accurately especially in salt water as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings To change the Water Type setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Water Type on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type setting Fresh
53. sources Structure Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present a discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish This includes bottom contour features drop offs humps and holes standing structure stumps timbers brush piles and a wide range of other potential objects sunken boats reefs Humminbird units excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar configurations developed for the angler Structure ID Structure ID is a Humminbird feature that describes the traditional grayscale method of presenting sonar information See Grayscale Surface Clutter Surface Clutter is a phenomenon where sonar returns are reflected off of tiny objects near the surface of the water including algae and even air bubbles Typically saltwater environments have significantly greater surface clutter than freshwater due to continuous wind and wave action that causes aeration at the surface The Surface Clutter menu provides manual control to bias the default settings under extreme conditions Target Separation Target Separation is the measurement of minimum distance that a fishfinder needs to be able to recognize two very close objects as two distinct targets i e two fish hanging very close or a fish hanging very close to structure Humminbird fishfinders provide a very good 2 1 2 inches of target separation in shallower than 100 feet of depth Target separation decreases as depth incr
54. t our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 to locate the distributor nearest you NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed require the purchase of a separate accessory You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd How Sonar Works 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 6 Sonar technology is based on sound waves The 100 Series Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your 100 Series Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft 70 m and back again in less than 1 4 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal Real Time Sonar Older Pings Scroll Across Display SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or pings which are emitted into the water in a teardrop shaped beam The sound pulses echo back from objects in the water such as the bottom fish and other submerged obj
55. tal 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 16 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 22 Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted e Normal e Simulator Qe ma e System Status Start Up Options Menu See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected In addition your 100 Series 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 Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off 17 LD Wi Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 100 Series Fishing System before taking your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation providing a randomly updated display We recomm
56. um qi gt Al Al aaa P 35 n Or ST ow Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the 100 Series Fishing System The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main gasoline powered engine To change the Low Battery Alarm setting 1 Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm setting Off 8 5V 13 5V Default Off eee ee Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the 100 series reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius International Models Only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound To change the Temp Alarm setting 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting
57. ut of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit cant accurately receive continuous data ab ar 531442 1 A 141c Eng qxd 11 15 2005 8 39 PM Page 12 Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the 100 Series 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 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 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
58. y 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 27 LD Wi Fish ID Sensitivity Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID detection algorithms Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish Fish ID Sensitivity 5 1 J18 To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default
59. y virtually everything in the water that is of interest to the angler including bait fish game fish thermoclines weed beds subtle structure and more Sonar Update Rate Sonar Update Rate is the number of times per second that the transmitter receiver sends and receives sonar signals A very fast sonar update rate collects more information and provides a more detailed image of the bottom fish and structure Many Humminbird units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency operation Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet In very shallow water less than 10 feet however update rates as much as 60 times per second can be achieved Speed Speed is the rate at which the boat moves through the water Boat speed can be measured as Speed Over Ground or Speed Through Water Speed Over Ground is provided by GPS and is the measurement of the boats progress across a given distance 59 LD Wi Speed Through Water is provided by a speed paddlewheel and is the measurement of the flow past the boat which may vary depending on current speed and direction Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using downriggers as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation as accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement Humminbird products allow for input and display of both
60. you change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns Depth is always displayed Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window as new information is received the older information is moved across the display to the left A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left corner A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sonar X Press Menu Five additional Digital Readouts display information from optional purchase accessories These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Sonar View Upper Depth ae Range Temperature D on Sendan Triplo aa n a Sonar History y 4 gt Window ge Lower Depth Range NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is o

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