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1. Structure where fish may be hiding RIS Real Time Sonar Window Battery Voltage the voltage of the boats battery can be set to alarm if the voltage falls below a certain point Low Sonar Intensity Return FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 10 F Sonar Views View The views available on your FishFinder are Sonar View a 4 Zoom View lt yp 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 Advanced Setup Menu NOTE When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen 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 Upper Range Depth PP gi Temperature Triplog w Temp Speed RTS Window Speed w Temp Speed Lower
2. In addition your FishFinder 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 FishFinder can be used on the water Exit Normal operation by powering your FishFinder off FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 20 F Simulator SYSTEM STATUS System Status ETETE TNTE TTE aR AE R TA AT E T ET eee Use the Simulator to learn how to use your FishFinder before taking your boat on the Self Test Use System Status to view system connections and water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation PASSED to conduct a unit self test providing a randomly updated display We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display the way ine Telewing esters are displayed in ulin when S N you press the VIEW button when using System they actually do when in Normal operating state nana Status NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from SOFTWARE VERSION the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the FishFinder enter Simulator automatically as 2 540 e Self Test it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up Manually selecting VOLTAGE TOTAL TIME e Accessory Test Simulator from the StartUp Options menu
3. will only be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Voltage To Select Readouts 405 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4Way Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure 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 use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position Off Speed Temperature Triplog Voltage Depth Offset O0 0ft Depth Offset 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 or 3 to 3 meters International Models Only Default 0 Temp Offset 0 0 Temp Offset 10 0 10 0 Advanced Temp Offset will adjust the t
4. 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 powerat If the power output of your boat s engine is high speeds 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 athigher The transducer position may need to be adjusted A speeds the bottom disappears mix of air and water flowing around the transducer or suddenly weakens or the cavitation may be interfering with the inter display contains gaps 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 detected Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is even when you know they are not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not in the water under the boat straight down or there is some kind of mechanical or sonar readings seem weak interference either because it is mounted inside a or faulty 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 yo
5. 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 Ge FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 16 F The MENU key is used to access the menu system qm 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 XPress Menu The X Press menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system When the XPress 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 XPress 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 System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar and Views 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 U
6. 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 Digital Depth Timer shows the time elapsed since Triplog was last reset Temperature Distance is the distance traveled since the Triplog was last reset Voltage the battery voltage Average Speed shows the speed since the Triplog was last reset TIMER DISTANCE 9 02 0 67 YOLTAGE AYG SPEED 113 0 4 4 E FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 14 F 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 NOTE A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display Also harder bottoms will be typically displayed with red and softer bottoms will be typically displayed with blue The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either Structure ID or WhiteLine See Sonar X Press Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and s
7. use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the View status from To Restore Defaults Visible to Hidden or vice versa Wvo 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 34 35 FF585c_ Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 42 F Select Readouts Readout Temperature Readout 2 Off Readout 3 Off Readout 4 Temperature Readout 5 Off Select Readouts 45 135 Customized Sonar View 36 Select Readouts 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 Speed will only be displayed if a Temp Speed Accessory is attached and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Temperature Triplog
8. FF585c_ Man _English_531363 1_B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 1 FishFinder 585c Operations Manual fishfinder 585c 531363 1_A HUMMINBIRD fishfinder series FF585c_ Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 2 F 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 electroni
9. Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced user mode User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the FishFinder 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 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 Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the StartUp Options menu StartUp Options Use the UP and 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 ae menu mode happens to be l pian e Simulator System Status Press Right Cursor Rerow to Select See the following paragraphs for more information Transducer not connected about each of these choices Start Up Options Menu Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected
10. Range 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 4 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 NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit can t accurately receive continuous data Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the Humminbird 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 a
11. 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 1000 feet or 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 26 comms amend 4C 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 Salt Default Fresh 27 E FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 34 x Alarms Menu Tab Fish ID Alarm ae eae TTT Seer Ce gt From any view press the MENU key twice to access Fish ID Alarm sounds when
12. al 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 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 Off 24 Surface Clutter 5 Surface Clutter Co 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 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 Surface Clutter 45 To change the Surface Clutter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 25 FF585c Man English 531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 32 F Noise Filt
13. allows you to pre configure your FishFinder for on the 12 7 ors water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use PCB S N Self Test displays results from the internal isplay periodical 08 410281652 diagnostic self test including unit serial number A ao n appraron the A ay ad ically to Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number remind you that youi ale USING the simulator System Status Self Test Screen software revision total hours of operation and Exit the Simulator by powering your FishFinder off the input voltage NOTE Your new unit may show many hours of operation due to product testing performed at the manufacturing facility SYSTEM STATUS Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system Speed CONNECTED Temperature CONNECTED NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your FishFinder was powered up Simulator Exit System Status by powering your FishFinder off Accessory Test Screen FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 22 ve Sensitivity 1 Sonar X Press Menu 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 or Big Digits View NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom V
14. also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that e the power cable is properly connected to the FishFinder control head e the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e the fuse is operational 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 FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started FishFinder to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the FishFinder it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks e Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your FishFinder check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the FishFinder Reconnect if necessary and power up the FishFinder again to see if this fixes the problem e Replace the transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable and connector Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 38 Display Problems There are several main conditions or sources of possible
15. at the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times Humminbird Fishfinder Accessories Accessories customize the Humminbird to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology and to catch more fish When an accessory is connected to the system additional menus and readouts are added automatically to your Humminbird menu system Accessories available today that are supported by your Humminbird include Temperature Speed simply plugs into the Humminbird control head and provides 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 built in to the transducer Be sure to check out our website www humminbird com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird FishFinder NOTE Accessories require a separate purchase 40 Specifications Depth Capability ci sce sch tsscataeiestnciescethgoavactseaedheclceonace 1000 ft 330 m Power Q tp t iscsi acces cece ces castinicceiceceshevteciaetstieasiae 300 Watts RMS 2400 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency sscssssscsssssessseesssetnssseun 200 kHz Single Beam Area Of Coverage ssssssssssssesussesensessetnsesnsteintseet 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Target Separation ssss
16. c unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty 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 WhiteLine RTS X Press Menu Fish ID and Structure ID are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2004 All rights reserved E FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 4 F Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 Single Beam Sonar 1 What s On the Display 2 Views 4 Sonar VIEW aeaa e a a E IE 4 Understanding Sonar History essesscstssesettutetettntistntetstetietetstatintietststeteeentieete 5 Real Time Sonar RTS WindOW essssssssstntstsssnsntntstsnsatntntissintatststnasatststisnasntstnntste 5 Sonik ZO IN VIEW darasa aR 6 Big Digits View BOULOMT PRESEMTAUION E tuses a a ovata telat 8 Key Functions 9 POWER LIGHT KY saasaa 9 MVE WV GIR Yas caleacecgesscshcoke cera cactuass ea S E E EN 9 MENU Key 10 4 WAY Cursor Control Key w10 EXIT KEY rinanta n T a a RARR 10 Powering Up the Unit 11 The Menu System Nl Start Up Options Menu B Normal peter tt scccsscestscaecorsacsaceteesccasscaciascncastatetc asus itnactae
17. change the Units Speed setting kph International Models Only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models D re AC Advanced gt _ 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 Language 4 English gt 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 33 E FF585c_ Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 40 F iam haem Triplog Reset Select Views a Yash with Temp Speed Only Advanced Select Views sets the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible The following views are available Self Test Accessory Test Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Big Digits View and their display status can be changed only when in Advanced U
18. e 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 30 Units Depth 4 Feet gt NOTE Units Temp Units Distance Units Speed Language Triplog Reset Select Views Select Readouts Depth Offset Temp Offset Speed Calibration Setup Menu a 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 International Models Only Only if Temp Speed is Connected Only if Temp Speed is Connected International Models Only Only if Temp Speed is Connected Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Only if Temp Speed Connected 31 FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 38 F Units Depth Units Depth lt C gt Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth setting Meters International Models Only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Dom
19. ed signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When afish 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 Single beam sonar FishFinders represent targets as orange Fish Symbols 200 kHz Fish Symbols When Fish ID is turned off the FishFinder shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam angle the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam and then increases as it moves out again creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display Boat speed chart speed and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch Transducer Cone and Fish Arches 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 On Off Default On 22 Fish Sensitivity 5 Fish Sensitivi 10 J 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 small
20. emperature 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 Default 0 Speed Calibration 57 Speed Calibration 200 20 O Advanced with Temp Speed Only Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will only appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once when the unit is in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Speed Calibration setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Speed Calibration on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 37 E FF585c Man English 531363 1 _B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 44 F Troubleshootin Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair FishFinder Doesn t Power Up If your FishFinder doesn t power up use the Installation Guide that
21. er Noise Filter 4em gt 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 FishFinder 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 Max Depth Auto Max Depth es D Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your FishFinder can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your FishFinder will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the FishFinder will acquire bottom readings as needed within the capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that the FishFinder cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when
22. er 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 in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the FishFinder 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 lt arrow gt Sonar View Only 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 24 a anii 77 me O E 45 ow RTS Window Wide RTS Window Off 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 Narrow 23 E FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 30 F Depth Lines Depth Lines 4 On gt Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equ
23. estic models Units Temp Units Temp 41 af 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 4 iFeet7StatutelMiles gt with Temp Speed Only Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts and will only 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 Units Speed Units Speed 4 mph gt with Temp Speed Only Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts and will only appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to
24. ew 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 No additional digital readouts such as Temperature or Voltage can be displayed in the Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View 4em e Upper Depth Range Depth E Full Range View Upper Depth Range 82 Zoom View x A 9 9 A EK ne A Zoom e Preview Box Zoomed A 14 View bi S ar rN Full Range View 19 a 20 M 21 ri amp ry Ps l i N w Zoom Level FN Lower Depth Range 2x Full Range View Lower Depth Range Zoom View Big Digits 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
25. iew Sensitivity 10 _Sensitivity CTT 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 56 a 56 56 Sensitivity at Low Sensitivity at Medium Sensitivity at High 20 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 FF585c_ Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 24 E Upper Range 35ft Upper Range of i Advanced Sonar and Big Digits Views Only Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the 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 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 Uppe
26. insiesasiatssiniatiseusisn Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View Only nmemscnennenennenemnentnnennenenneeinennntse 36 Depth Offset AGVGNCEd eecsscseumemremememeimetimetniiunurnanistninetnetineneitettntet 37 Temp Offset Advanced sssrinin Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed ONIy resrseeemenennteneneieieieieinennee 37 FF585c Man _English_531363 1_B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 6 Table of Contents Troubleshooting FishFinder Doesn t Power Up essssransaaainsniannaneanenanaan FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached cccsssctseutstesnteete Dieplay ProNET eaa eaten trent ce Mase eee al Finding the Cause OF NOISE sisssssatacasstansaiagronassarnessstnscerurtsccnesphovsnensnsnsincntanelibeint Humminbird FishFinder Accessories Specifications Contact Humminbird 38 38 38 39 40 40 4l 42 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 a t www humminbird com or contact 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 Only require the purchase of separate accessories You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order these accessories online or contact ou
27. istinctive 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 X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID FF585c Man English _531363 1_B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 26 F Zoom Level Zoom Level lt 2 gt Sonar Zoom View Only Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View and is only available on the XPress 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 Depth Lines Surface Clutter Noise Filter Max Depth and Water Type only appear in Advanced User Mode To adjust the Zoom Level 1 Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar XPress 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 Water Type 4 Sonar Menu 20 21 FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 28 F ammm ID Fish ID al On gt Fish ID uses advanc
28. nu system Press the MENU Chart Speed key once to display the XPress Menu When you select a Inverse 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 XPress menu 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 E FF585c Man English_531363 1_B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 18 F GB Alarms Main Menu System Normal User Mode Fish Sensitivity 5 1S D0 Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar and Setup Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu then use the 4 Way Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or see more information NOTE The
29. r Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves The Humminbird FishFinder uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your FishFinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft 70 m and back again in less than 1 4 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal Single Beam Sonar Your Humminbird FishFinder 585c uses a 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20 area of coverage Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation FF585c_ Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 8 F What s On the Displa The Humminbird FishFinder can display a variety of useful information about the area Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Temperature water surface temperature Timer Elapsed time with Temp Speed Accessory gt Distance Distance traveled with Temp Speed Accesso
30. r 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 To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar XPress menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 990 feet or o to 327 meters International Models Only Default o PETEA Lower Range aft Lower Range Auto 1000 Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed Automatic is the default setting When in automatic mode the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually 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
31. re 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 Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar 5 graph The length of the plotted return provides an weak return The depth of 2 indication of whether the the sonar return is indicated a return is weak or strong The by the vertical placement of depth of the sonar return is the return on the display om indicated by the vertical depth scale i placement of the return on 4s the display depth scale a Play aep The Narrow RTS Window PAO indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a E FF585c Man English 531363 1 _B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 12 F 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 vi
32. ry J Average Speed Average speed reading with Temp Speed Accessory X 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 show a strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all 3 J Speed if a Temp Speed accessory is attached the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled under and adjacent to your boat including the following items f High Sonar Intensity Return 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 gray levels moving across the display at the same depth 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
33. se 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 4 Way Cursor Control Key NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation If an alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm If a 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 in the menu system Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order Powering Up the Unit fishfinder Turn on your FishFinder by pressing the POWER LIGHT 585 key The Title screen is displayed until the FishFinder 320 begins operation Your FishFinder will begin Normal or Viei Simulator operation depending on the presence or on absence of a transducer Single Beam Press MENU For Startup Options FishFinder 585c Title Screen 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 1 power up sequence to view the StartUp Options menu E Lower Ra 20 X Press Menu The X Press menu allows you to access the 5 settings that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole me
34. ser Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero and will only appear in the menu if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed NOTE See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Advanced to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen 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 Select Views 2 Use the RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset i i To Select Views 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 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Views on the Setup menu P Use the RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure Restore Dd Oei Restore Defaults i a SIT O The Select Views submenu will appear showing a list of all Views that can be No Yesb Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory eames a hidden or made visible Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular defaults Use this menu choice with caution view then
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36. ssssssseseessesssenesssessesaseeeses 2 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement sssssssscsssessseessssssseesseenseeessensseeeseenseeeesenet 10 20 VDC LCD Matrix ccccsssssssscsssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssssssesseseesesseenee 320 V x 240 H TFT Color WWANSQUCON oie ee ee ee XHS 9 20 T Transducer Cable Lemgth secsssssscsssessssssssesssssssesssetssssinsteee 20 ft 6 m E Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice 41 a a 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 48 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 custserv johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA VHUMMINBIRD 42
37. than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery which is connected to the FishFinder The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated 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 TET Or E88 O Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the FF585c reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius International Models Only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound To change the Temp Alarm setting 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting Off 32 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius International Models Only Default Off AC Medium gt Alarm Tone selects the pitch of th
38. the FishFinder detects fish that Off the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only Fish ID Alarm default selection sound if Fish ID is on Off Off Medium Alarms Menu 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 you enter a new instance of the alarm condition For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the Fish ID alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected To change the Fish ID Alarm setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off a ii ae ae Depth Alarm off Depth Alarm Large Medium ie ali Orr AED 00 Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or a T less than the menu setting b 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 5 to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF 28 29 FF585c Man English _531363 1_B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 36 F Low Battery Alarm 9 5 Low Battery Alarm 135 Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less
39. the way to the bottom To adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO E Chart Speed 6 Chart Sp eed CE vitra 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 in the Sonar View 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 alec 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 d
40. trong returns in red i 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 iT Key Functions Your Humminbird 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 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 POWER LIGHT Key 3 To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color press the POWER 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 cal the settings 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
41. ur 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 39 FF585c Man English _531363 1 B qxd 12 27 2004 8 33 PM Page 46 F 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 How to Isolate It 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 Possible Source of Noise Other electronic devices The boat s engine To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring Cavitation from the boat s propeller Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15 38 cm from the propeller and th
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