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531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 2 Thank You! Table of Contents 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom view only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Bottom Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 6 How Sonar Works 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.
31442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 8 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: High Sonar Intensity Return Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Bait Ball Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 10 Views Sonar View The views available on your 100 Series™ Fishing System are: 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 12 Understanding Sonar History Bottom Presentation 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.
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. Sonar Zoom View 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. 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 16 Big Digits View Key Functions 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 18 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 Start-Up Options menu. TM TM TM X-Press Menu - Press the MENU key once for the Sonar X-Press Menu. The X-Press Menu allows you to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system.
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-PressTM Menu 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 22 Start-Up Options Menu Simulator Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 24 System Status Sonar X-PressTM Menu Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. The Sonar X-PressTM 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-PressTM Menu.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 26 Sensitivity Upper Range 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 28 Lower Range 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 30 Bottom Lock Sonar Menu Tab (Sonar Zoom View only) Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab. 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 32 Fish ID+TM Fish ID Sensitivity TM 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 34 Bottom View Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red. WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display (See Bottom Presentation for more information).
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 36 Surface Clutter Noise Filter (Advanced) (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).
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 38 Water Type Alarms Menu Tab (Advanced) From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the default selection. 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: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by pressing any key.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:39 PM Page 40 Depth Alarm 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 42 Alarm Tone Setup Menu Tab Alarm Toneselects 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. 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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 44 Units - Depth Units - Speed Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth- (with Temp/Speed) related readouts. 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 Units - Depth setting: 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu. 2.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 46 Triplog Reset Select Views (with Temp/Speed) (Advanced) 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. Select Views sets the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 48 Select Readouts Depth Offset (Advanced, Sonar view only) (Advanced) Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 50 Speed Calibration Troubleshooting (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, when the unit is in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). Before contacting the Humminbird®Customer Resource Center, please read the following section.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 52 Display Problems Finding the Cause of Noise There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 54 Specifications Glossary Sonar Terms: Depth Capability .................................................................................. 600 ft (240 m) Power Output.............................................. 150 Watts (RMS), 1200 Watts (Peak to Peak) Alarm, Depth: Depth Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that sounds when depth is less than or equal to the setting. Operating Frequency.......................................................
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
531442-1_A_141c_Eng.qxd 11/15/2005 8:40 PM Page 64 Contact Humminbird® 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.
