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www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents www.reelschematic.com How Sonar Works 1 DualBeam PLUSTM Sonar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 How GPS and Cartography Work 3 What’s On the Display 5 Views 7 Sonar View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Understanding Sonar History . . . . . . . . . . .
www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents www.reelschematic.com Key Functions 25 POWER/LIGHT Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 VIEW Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 INFO Key. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents www.reelschematic.com Navigation X-PressTM Menu (Navigation views only) 41 Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Cursor To Waypoint (Chart or Combo view only). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Save Current Track . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents www.reelschematic.com Trackpoint Interval. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Track Min Distance (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Map Datum (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents www.reelschematic.com Depth Offset (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Temp Offset (Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
www.reelschematic.com How Sonar Works www.reelschematic.com Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 300 SeriesTM Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.
The sound pulses are transmitted at various www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited. High frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve greater depth capability.
www.reelschematic.com DualBeam PLUSTM Sonar www.reelschematic.com Your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUSTM sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUSTM sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide. The 20° center beam is focused on the bottom, to show you structure, weeds and cover.
GPS uses a constellation of 24 satellites that continually www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com send radio signals to the earth. Your present position is determined by receiving signals from up to 16 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites. All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal once per second at exactly the same time. The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from satellites that are visible to it.
www.reelschematic.com What’s On the Display www.reelschematic.com The 300 SeriesTM can display a variety of useful information about the area under and Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can depth of a sonar return and bottom depth Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached, the 300 SeriesTM can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.
www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com adjacent to your boat, including the following items: be positioned in the Sonar View to provide below the cursor. Structure - where fish may be hiding. 200 kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol 83 kHz, Wide Beam Hollow Fish Symbol Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year.
www.reelschematic.com Views www.reelschematic.com The views available on your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System are: Sonar views: Navigation views: • Sonar View • Zoom View • 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View • Big Digits View • Circular Flasher View. • Bird’s Eye View • Chart View • Combo View. 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).
www.reelschematic.com Sonar View www.reelschematic.com 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.
www.reelschematic.com Understanding Sonar History www.reelschematic.com It is important to understand the significance of the 300 SeriesTM 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.
www.reelschematic.com Freeze Frame www.reelschematic.com Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen and a cursor will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. The RTS® Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update.
Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that strong returns will be clearly visible on the display.
www.reelschematic.com Sonar Zoom View www.reelschematic.com Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left.
www.reelschematic.com 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View www.reelschematic.com Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner. You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam.
www.reelschematic.com Big Digits View www.reelschematic.com 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 300 SeriesTM Fishing 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.
www.reelschematic.com Bird’s Eye View www.reelschematic.com Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, perspective view of the track and the chart’s land contour from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat. When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift. This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind the boat.
www.reelschematic.com Chart View www.reelschematic.com Chart View - This view shows cartography from the built-in Uni-MapTM for the area surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route (when navigating), are overlaid on the chart. You can use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to shift/pan the chart to another area.
www.reelschematic.com Combo View www.reelschematic.com Combo View - This view is displayed as a split screen, with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed. Combo View Depth Sonar Window Map Scale Cartography Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North Water Surface Temperature Speed of Boat View Orientation Both Chart and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view.
www.reelschematic.com Viewing Cartography www.reelschematic.com In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography-related functions that you can access using various keys. Chart View with Cursor Present Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed. When you do this, a bull's eye cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen.
www.reelschematic.com Waypoints, Routes and Tracks www.reelschematic.com Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points. Your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System can store up to 2000 waypoints. Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Depth BRG: Bearing to Waypoint Waypoint XTE: Cross Track Error.
www.reelschematic.com Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint www.reelschematic.com Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint. Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo view, use the Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint. Then press the MARK key to save the marked position as a waypoint.
To make it easier to select a waypoint, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com keys to select a sort order: • Name shows the waypoints alphabetically • Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first • Distance shows the closest waypoint first. Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to delete, then press the RIGHT Cursor key.
www.reelschematic.com Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid www.reelschematic.com Waypoint Target Chart View with Target Waypoint Trolling Grid Chart View with Grid Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the Waypoints submenu, select Target and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to target.
www.reelschematic.com Save, Edit or Delete a Route www.reelschematic.com Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From the Navigation X-PressTM menu, select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will continue. Display the Routes submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Routes and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu.
www.reelschematic.com Save or Clear a Current Track www.reelschematic.com Save the current track: From the Navigation X-PressTM menu, select Save Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the display, but will change from black to gray. To remove the track completely from the display, see Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks. NOTE: When you save a track, a name is automatically assigned.
www.reelschematic.com Key Functions www.reelschematic.com Your 300 SeriesTM 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 300 SeriesTM 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.
www.reelschematic.com MENU Key www.reelschematic.com The MENU key is used to access the menu system. Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. X-PressTM Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-PressTM Menu. The X-PressTM menu allows you to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system. When the X-PressTM menu is displayed, you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice.
www.reelschematic.com MARK Key www.reelschematic.com Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. GOTO Key If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint.
www.reelschematic.com Powering Up the Unit www.reelschematic.com 363 Turn on your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the 300 SeriesTM Fishing System begins operation. Your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer. 363 Title Screen The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules.
Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Main Menu System Normal User Mode 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.
Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com View, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). For instance, by switching between "Inverse" and "Structure ID®" from the X-PressTM menu it is possible to alternate quickly between the two viewing methods. Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu.
www.reelschematic.com Simulator www.reelschematic.com Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 300 SeriesTM 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 recommend 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.
www.reelschematic.com Self Test www.reelschematic.com Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation and the input voltage. System Status Self Test Screen Accessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 300 SeriesTM Fishing System was powered up.
www.reelschematic.com GPS Diagnostic View www.reelschematic.com GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar. A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used.
www.reelschematic.com Sonar X-PressTM Menu www.reelschematic.com (Sonar views only) 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. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode.
www.reelschematic.com Sensitivity www.reelschematic.com 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.
www.reelschematic.com Upper Range www.reelschematic.com (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.
www.reelschematic.com Lower Range www.reelschematic.com 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.
www.reelschematic.com Chart Speed www.reelschematic.com 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 Views 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.
www.reelschematic.com Bottom Range www.reelschematic.com (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 lowlying bottom structure or 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.
www.reelschematic.com Cancel Navigation www.reelschematic.com (only when Navigating) Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. This will not delete a previously-saved route. To Cancel Navigation: 1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Sonar X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear.
www.reelschematic.com Navigation X-PressTM Menu www.reelschematic.com (Navigation views only) The Navigation X-PressTM menu provides access to the settings most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's Eye View, the Chart or the Combo View to access the Navigation X-PressTM menu. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.
www.reelschematic.com Waypoint [Name] www.reelschematic.com (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1. Move the cursor onto an existing waypoint and press the MENU key once, or use Cursor to Waypoint to select a waypoint from a list of saved waypoints. 2. Highlight Waypoint[Name] on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 3.
www.reelschematic.com Cursor to Waypoint www.reelschematic.com (Chart or Combo view only) Cursor to Waypoint allows you to quickly move the cursor to any saved waypoint, so that you can locate it or edit it. NOTE This X-PressTM menu item appears only if you have saved waypoints. To move cursor to a saved waypoint: 1. Highlight Cursor to Waypoint on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Cursor to Waypoint. 3.
www.reelschematic.com Save Current Route www.reelschematic.com (only when Navigating) Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. To Save Current Route: 1. Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current route. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current route, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more.
www.reelschematic.com Cancel Navigation www.reelschematic.com (only when Navigating) Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. This will not delete a previously-saved route. To Cancel Navigation: 1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear.
www.reelschematic.com Remove Grid www.reelschematic.com (only if a Grid is Active) Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint. NOTE: See Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information. To Remove a Grid: 1. Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid.
www.reelschematic.com Waypoint [Name] www.reelschematic.com (Most recently-created waypoint) Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most recently created waypoint. NOTE: You must have pressed the MARK key at least once since you last powered up the fishfinder for this menu choice to appear. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1. Move the cursor to the desired position and press the MARK key once to save a waypoint. 2. Highlight Waypoint[Name] on the Navigation X-PressTM menu. 3.
www.reelschematic.com Sonar Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com 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 or what transducer is currently selected.
www.reelschematic.com Beam Select www.reelschematic.com Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns.
www.reelschematic.com Fish ID+TM www.reelschematic.com Fish ID+TM 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.
www.reelschematic.com Fish ID Sensitivity www.reelschematic.com Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+TM 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+TM.
www.reelschematic.com Zoom Width www.reelschematic.com Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar 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) 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced) 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam.
www.reelschematic.com Depth Lines www.reelschematic.com (Advanced) Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). Depth Lines Depth Lines To change the Depth Lines setting: 1.
www.reelschematic.com Surface Clutter www.reelschematic.com (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 Surface Clutter To change the Surface Clutter setting: 1.
www.reelschematic.com Noise Filter www.reelschematic.com (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.
www.reelschematic.com Water Type www.reelschematic.com (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.
www.reelschematic.com Navigation Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings.
www.reelschematic.com Current Track www.reelschematic.com Current Track allows you to view the Current Track submenu. To view the Current Track Submenu: 1. Highlight Current Track on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Current Track submenu. Current Track Submenu The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu choices: Save Current Track allows you to save the current track. Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track.
www.reelschematic.com Saved Tracks www.reelschematic.com Saved Tracks allows you to view the Saved Tracks submenu. To view the Saved Tracks Submenu: 1. Highlight Saved Tracks on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Saved Tracks submenu. Saved Tracks Submenu The Saved Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices: Edit allows you to select a previously-saved track and edit its name, whether it is visible or not, and its appearance.
www.reelschematic.com Waypoints www.reelschematic.com Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu. To view the Waypoints Submenu: 1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Waypoints submenu. Waypoints Submenu The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices: Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately.
www.reelschematic.com Routes www.reelschematic.com Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu. To view the Routes Submenu: 1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Routes submenu. Routes Submenu The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices: Create allows you to create a new, empty route and add waypoints to it immediately. Edit allows you to select a previously-saved route and edit its name and the waypoints on it.
www.reelschematic.com Chart Orientation www.reelschematic.com Chart Orientation allows you to select whether the Chart and Combo Views should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up. To change the Chart Orientation setting: 1. Highlight Chart Orientation on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Orientation setting. (North-Up, Course-Up, Default = North-Up) NOTE: The Chart Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird's Eye View.
www.reelschematic.com Trackpoint Interval www.reelschematic.com Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 20,000 trackpoints, so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in time, but will be less detailed. NOTE: Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance. Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track. To change the Trackpoint Interval setting: 1.
www.reelschematic.com Map Datum www.reelschematic.com (Advanced) Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the 300 SeriesTM Fishing System to match those of a paper map. The Map Datum menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Map Datum setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Map Datum on the Navigation main menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Course Projection Line www.reelschematic.com Course Projection Line allows you to display or hide an arrow extending from the bow of the boat that projects your current course, and shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course. To change the Course Project Line setting: 1. Highlight Course Projection Line on the Navigation main menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Chart Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Chart tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode.
www.reelschematic.com Chart Detail Level www.reelschematic.com Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted areas. Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information. Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks, tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information.
To change the Map Borders setting: www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 1. Highlight Map Borders on the Chart main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Borders setting. (Hidden, MMC/SD Only, All Visible, Default = Hidden) Lat/Lon Grid Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines. To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting: 1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Chart main menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Set Map Offset www.reelschematic.com (Advanced) Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the 300 SeriesTM. The Set Map Offset menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction. The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used. To change the Map Offset setting: 1.
www.reelschematic.com Alarms Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com 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.
www.reelschematic.com Depth Alarm www.reelschematic.com 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 sounds when the Fishing System detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting.
www.reelschematic.com Low Battery Alarm www.reelschematic.com Low 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 300 SeriesTM 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.
www.reelschematic.com Off Course Alarm www.reelschematic.com Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound. Off Course Limits Arrival Alarm Circle To change the Off Course Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Drift Alarm www.reelschematic.com Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from the boat’s anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boat’s anchored position; if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound. Drift Alarm Circle Drift Alarm Perimeter To change the Drift Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Setup Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com 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 and what accessories are attached to the unit.
www.reelschematic.com Units - Depth www.reelschematic.com Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depthrelated 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.
www.reelschematic.com Units - Speed www.reelschematic.com Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected. To change the Units - Speed setting: 1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Speed setting.
www.reelschematic.com Triplog Reset www.reelschematic.com Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen. To Reset Triplog: 1.
www.reelschematic.com Select Readouts www.reelschematic.com (Advanced, Sonar view only) Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View.
To Select Readouts: www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY 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.
www.reelschematic.com Speed Calibration www.reelschematic.com (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.) To change the Speed Calibration setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Speed Calibration on the Setup menu. 2.
www.reelschematic.com Daylight Saving Time www.reelschematic.com (Advanced) Daylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Saving Time when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts). Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone. Selecting Off leaves the time display as adjusted for your local time zone. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
www.reelschematic.com Time Format www.reelschematic.com (Advanced, International only) Time Format changes the time format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). International Models only. Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts). To change the Time Format: 1.
www.reelschematic.com NMEA Output www.reelschematic.com (Advanced) NMEA Output turns the NMEA* output on or off. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) NMEA Output should be turned On if you connect the NMEA Output wires of the GPS Receiver cable to another NMEA-compatible device, such as an autopilot. *NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication.
www.reelschematic.com Sonar www.reelschematic.com Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the view rotation. (Off, On, Default = On) To turn Sonar on or off: 1. Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off (Off, On, Default = On).
www.reelschematic.com Views Menu Tab www.reelschematic.com From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected. This menu tab allows you to set the 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.
www.reelschematic.com Troubleshooting www.reelschematic.com 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.
www.reelschematic.com Display Problems www.reelschematic.com There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem Possible Cause The control head loses power at high speeds.
www.reelschematic.com Finding the Cause of Noise www.reelschematic.com Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference: Possible Source of Noise Isolation Other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears.
www.reelschematic.com Specifications www.reelschematic.com Depth Capability .......................................................................................... 1000 ft (330 m) Power Output ........................................ 300 Watts (RMS), 2400 Watts (Peak to Peak) Operating Frequency........................................ 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUSTM Area of Coverage ............................................................................
www.reelschematic.com Glossary www.reelschematic.com Sonar Terms: Alarm, Depth: Depth Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that sounds when depth is less than or equal to the setting. Alarm, Temperature: Temperature Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that sounds when the water surface temperature equals the setting. Backlight: Backlight is a user-controllable illumination for the LCD for night and low light use.
Chart Speed: Chart Speed is a user-controllable feature that sets the speed at which www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com sonar information moves across the display. A faster setting displays sonar information from more pings and shows more detail, but the information moves quickly across the display: 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.
Fish Arch: A Fish Arch is the apparent "arch" that appears on the display when any www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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.
of enhancing the apparent sensitivity because the weaker signals appear bolder. www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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.
Pixels, Vertical: Vertical Pixels are a number of vertical picture elements in a single www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com column on an LCD display. A greater number of 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.
place. All cable connections are made when installing, so that no separate wiring www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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 ultrafast sonar transmitter/receiver operation and results in a more detailed instantaneous view of what is under the boat.
Sonar Echo Enhancement: Sonar Echo Enhancement is a Humminbird® feature that www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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 display virtually everything in the water that is of interest to the angler, including bait fish, game fish, thermoclines, weed beds, subtle structure, and more.
than freshwater due to continuous wind and wave action that causes aeration at the www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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).
Transmitter: The transmitter and receiver are matched parts of the sonar system that www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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.
appear on the X-PressTM Menu are related to the current view, and present the most www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com TM logical choices for that view. Sonar View X-Press menus will differ from Chart View X-PressTM menus, etc. X-PressTM menus are one of the principal reasons that Humminbird® products are easier to use. Zoom: Zoom is a feature that focuses in on a smaller area of the bottom to provide enhanced resolution.
Bearing (BRG): Bearing is the direction to a destination waypoint measured in degrees www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com from North (i.e. 321°, where 000° is North, 090° East, 180° is South, 270° is West). Chartplotter: Chartplotter describes a navigation device that shows Present Position on a Map, along with Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes. All Chartplotters are also considered Trackplotters. All Humminbird® GPS Combo units are Chartplotters. See Trackplotter.
Fix Type: Fix Type indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing 2D fix or 3D fix. A www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 2D fix requires only three satellites and provides only latitude and longitude. A 3D fix requires four or more satellites, and provides latitude, longitude and altitude. GPS: GPS is an acronym for Global Positioning System.
North, Magnetic: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North is www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 000°). Magnetic North relies on the earth’s magnetic field to align a metal pointer generally towards True North. However, due to local variations in the earth’s magnetic field around the globe, the difference between True North and Magnetic North can be greater than 10°. See True North. North, True: North is the principle reference point of the compass (i.e. North is 000°).
Speed Over Ground (SOG): Speed Over Ground is the measurement of the boat’s www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com progress across a given distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS. An alternate, 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 Over Ground is optimal for navigation because accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement.
complementary technology to GPS that provides enhanced accuracy through www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com correction signals broadcast from Federal Aviation Administration WAAS satellites stationed over the USA. These secondary signals are automatically received by the standard Humminbird® GPS Receiver. With WAAS signal, GPS accuracy is improved to within 3 meters 95% of the time.
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