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  • Page 1 531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:36 PM Page 1 383c GPS Chartplotter 383c GPS Chartplotter Operations Manual Operations Manual 531450-1_A...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ............. . . 3 marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment.
  • Page 3 531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:36 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents MENU Key ................26 Remove Grid .
  • Page 4 ........81 (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) of separate accessories. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these Local Time Zone .

  • Page 5: How Sonar Works

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 8 How Sonar Works The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 300 Series™ Fishing System uses sonar (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth operating depth is limited.

  • Page 6: Dualbeam Plus™ Sonar

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 10 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar GPS uses a constellation of 24 satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present position is Your 300 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz determined by receiving signals from up to 16 satellites DualBeam PLUS™...

  • Page 7: What's On The Display

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 12 What’s On the Display The 300 Series™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when High Sonar Intensity Return the water becomes too shallow.

  • Page 8: Views

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 14 Views Sonar View The views available on your 300 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 Sonar views: Navigation views: accessory is connected.

  • Page 9: Understanding Sonar History

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 16 Understanding Sonar History Freeze Frame It is important to understand the significance of the Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen 300 Series™ Fishing System display. The display does and a cursor will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 10: Sonar Zoom View

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 18 Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and Sonar Zoom View strong returns in red. 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.

  • Page 11: 200/83 Khz Split Sonar View

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 20 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side displayed.

  • Page 12: Bird's Eye View

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 22 Bird’s Eye View Chart View Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, perspective view of the track and the chart’s land Chart View - This view shows cartography from the built-in UniMap™ for the area contour from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point).

  • Page 13: Combo View

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 24 Combo View Viewing Cartography Combo View - This view is displayed as a split screen, with Chart View on the left and In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography-related functions that you Sonar View on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 14: Waypoints, Routes And Tracks

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 26 Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the points.

  • Page 15: Navigate To A Waypoint Or Position

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 28 To make it easier to select a waypoint, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid keys to select a sort order: Waypoint Target Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the Waypoints submenu, select Target and press the •...

  • Page 16: Save, Edit Or Delete A Route

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 30 Save, Edit or Delete a Route Save or Clear a Current Track Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press menu, select Save Current Track the Navigation X-Press menu, select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor...

  • Page 17: Key Functions

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 32 Key Functions MENU Key Your 300 Series™ Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that The MENU key is used to access the menu system. work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience.

  • Page 18: Mark Key

    If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint. If the Cursor is 383c Title Screen not active, pressing the GOTO key displays the list of waypoints, so that you can select the waypoint towards which you want to navigate.
  • Page 19 531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 36 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.

  • Page 20: Start-Up Options Menu

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 38 Start-Up Options Menu Simulator Press the MENU key when the Title screen is Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 300 displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. Series™ Fishing System before taking your boat on the water.

  • Page 21: Self Test

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 40 Self Test GPS Diagnostic View Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total signal strength bar.

  • Page 22: Sonar X-Press Menu

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 42 Sonar X-Press Menu Sensitivity (Sonar views only) Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. Increasing the sensitivity The Sonar X-Press menu provides access to the settings shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water;...

  • Page 23: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits And Circular Flasher Views Only)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 44 Upper Range Lower Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be Circular Flasher views only) displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom.

  • Page 24: Chart Speed

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 46 Chart Speed Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom view only) Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View. Bottom faster speed shows more information in the Sonar Views and is preferred by most Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of anglers;...

  • Page 25: Navigation X-Press Menu

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 48 Navigation X-Press Menu Waypoint [Name] (Navigation views only) (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) The Navigation X-Press menu provides access to the Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under settings most frequently used.

  • Page 26: Cursor To Waypoint (Chart Or Combo View Only)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 50 Cursor to Waypoint Save Current Route (Chart or Combo view only) (only when Navigating) Cursor to Waypoint allows you to quickly move the cursor to any saved waypoint, so Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This menu that you can locate it or edit it.

  • Page 27: Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 52 Cancel Navigation Remove Grid (only when Navigating) (only if a Grid is Active) Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only will only appear when you are currently navigating a route.

  • Page 28: Waypoint [Name] (Most Recently-Created Waypoint)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 54 Waypoint [Name] Sonar Menu Tab (Most recently-created waypoint) Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most recently Sonar tab.

  • Page 29: Beam Select

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 56 Beam Select Fish ID+ Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the Fish ID+ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When transducer will be displayed on the screen.

  • Page 30: Fish Id Sensitivity

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 58 Fish ID Sensitivity Bottom View Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Bottom View selects the method used to represent Fish ID+ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to bottom and structure on the display.

  • Page 31: 83 Khz Sensitivity (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 60 83 kHz Sensitivity Depth Lines (Advanced) (Advanced) 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the 83 kHz Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will horizontal depth lines.

  • Page 32: Surface Clutter (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 62 Surface Clutter Noise Filter (Advanced) (Advanced) Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from aeration.

  • Page 33: Water Type (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 64 Water Type Navigation Menu Tab (Advanced) Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type Navigation tab.

  • Page 34: Current Track

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 66 Current Track Saved Tracks Current Track allows you to view the Current Track Saved Tracks allows you to view the Saved Tracks submenu. submenu. To view the Current Track Submenu: To view the Saved Tracks Submenu: 1.

  • Page 35: Waypoints

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 68 Waypoints Routes Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu. Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu. To view the Waypoints Submenu: To view the Routes Submenu: 1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu. 1.

  • Page 36: Chart Orientation

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 70 Chart Orientation Trackpoint Interval Chart Orientation allows you to select whether the Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period Chart and Combo Views should be drawn North-Up or between trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 20,000 trackpoints, so Course-Up.

  • Page 37: Map Datum (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 72 Map Datum Chart Menu Tab (Advanced) Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the 300 Series™ the Chart tab.

  • Page 38: Chart Detail Level

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 74 Chart Detail Level Lat/Lon Grid Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. Basic shows land areas, ports, showing latitude and longitude lines.

  • Page 39: Set Map Offset (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 76 Set Map Offset 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 Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the 300 Series™. The selection.

  • Page 40: Depth Alarm

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 78 Depth Alarm Low Battery Alarm Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery or less than the menu setting. 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 Series™...

  • Page 41: Off Course Alarm

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:37 PM Page 80 Off Course Alarm Drift Alarm Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows distance from the boat’s anchored position, based on the menu setting.

  • Page 42: Setup Menu Tab

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 82 Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth- tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor related readouts.

  • Page 43: Units - Speed

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 84 Units - Speed Triplog Reset Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will appear in readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected.

  • Page 44: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 86 Select Readouts To Select Readouts: (Advanced, Sonar view only) 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu. Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the 2.

  • Page 45: Temp Offset (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 88 Temp Offset Local Time Zone (Advanced) (Advanced) Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) receiver when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts).

  • Page 46: Position Format (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 90 Position Format Date Format (Advanced) (Advanced, International only) Date Format changes the date format used by the unit This menu choice is available only Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display. when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

  • Page 47: Nmea Output (Advanced)

    531450-1_A - 383c_Eng.qxd 11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 92 NMEA Output Views Menu Tab (Advanced) From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT 4-WAY 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 Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Page 94 Troubleshooting Display Problems Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head.

  • Page 49: Finding The Cause Of Noise

    15” (38 cm) from the propeller, and that the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times. NOTE: Humminbird® verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition and slope.

  • Page 50: Glossary

    Precision sonar beams, Big Digits View: Big Digits View is a Humminbird® feature that displays the sonar graph such as the Humminbird® 20° beam, have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams.
  • Page 51 See Fish ID+. 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.
  • Page 52 LCD display. A greater number of vertical pixels provide finer resolution of Real Time Sonar: Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird® technology that delivers ultra-fast targets detected by sonar. Essentially, a vertical distance (the depth), when divided by a...
  • Page 53 Many Humminbird® units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency above the bottom contour. Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will operation.
  • Page 54 TrueArch®: TrueArch® is a Humminbird® feature that provides true fish arches, not GPS & Navigation Terms: artificial arches or symbols. Humminbird® units are capable of producing fish arches due to the wide 60° sonar beam of DualBeam PLUS™, an extremely sensitive sonar receiver.
  • Page 55 Time To Go. See Time to Go and Speed Over Ground. not waterproof. The MMC is removable from Humminbird® products, and can be used in a PC that is equipped with an appropriate card reader. MMC is the same format that Estimated Position Error (EPE): Estimated Position Error is a calculation that indicates the many digital cameras use.
  • Page 56 Currently, SA is inactive and the consumer can enjoy the greater precision GPS provides; Mean Time (GMT)). To display the correct Local Time in a Humminbird® GPS unit, the however, the DoD reserves the right to activate SA at any time.

  • Page 57: Contact Humminbird

    11/18/2005 2:38 PM Page 112 hole or anywhere else the user may want to return to. Humminbird® products offer the Contact Humminbird® ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location. Depth, Date and Time of Day when the waypoint was created is also saved.

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