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Humminbird 580 Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Fishfinder 580 Chartplotter Fishfinder 580 Chartplotter Operations Manual Operations Manual 531517-1_A...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ... 3 How GPS and Cartography Work Multi-Media Card MMC/SD Slot What’s On the Display Views Sonar View ... 10 Understanding Sonar History ... 11 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window... 11 Freeze Frame...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 4-WAY Cursor Control Key ... 31 MARK Key... 32 GOTO Key ... 32 ZOOM (+/-) Key ... 32 EXIT Key ... 32 Powering Up the Unit The Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Normal Operation ... 36 Simulator ... 37 System Status ...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Sonar Menu Tab Beam Select ... 56 Fish ID+™ ... 57 Fish ID Sensitivity ... 58 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window... 58 Zoom Width ... 59 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced) ... 59 Depth Lines (Advanced) ... 60 Surface Clutter (Advanced)...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Alarms Menu Tab Depth Alarm ... 77 Fish ID Alarm ... 77 Low Battery Alarm ... 78 Temp Alarm... 78 Off Course Alarm ... 79 Arrival Alarm ... 80 Drift Alarm ... 80 Alarm Tone ... 81 Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth...
  • Page 7 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only) require the purchase of a separate accessory. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

  • Page 8: How Sonar Works

    How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your 500 Series™ 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;...
  • Page 9 When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret "graph" of the bottom, fish and structure appears. The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited.

  • Page 10: Dualbeam Plus™ Sonar

    The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter. commonly measured using two methods: • Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power output over the entire transmit cycle. • Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points.

  • Page 11: How Gps And Cartography Work

    How GPS and Cartography Work Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder also supports GPS and chartplotting, and uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S.
  • Page 12 The following GPS functionality is currently supported by your Fishfinder when it is connected to the included GPS receiver: • View current position • View current track (breadcrumb trail) • View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver • Save tracks, waypoints and routes •...

  • Page 13: Multi-Media Card Mmc/Sd Slot

    Inserting an MMC/SD into the Card Slot use a Phillips head screwdriver to remove the MMC/SD slot cover, then insert the MMC/SD into the slot. The label on the MMC/SD should face toward the front of the unit. Press down on the card until it clicks into place, then replace the slot cover, making certain that the gasket is present and positioned correctly before re-installing the cover, then replace and tighten the screws snugly - do NOT overtighten, as this will not improve water resistance, and may damage the cover.

  • Page 14: What's On The Display

    What’s On the Display The 500 Series™ can display a variety of useful information about the area under Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached, your Fishfinder can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.
  • Page 15 and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: be positioned in the Sonar View to depth below the cursor. depth on the display and the depth of the bottom directly below the cursor. In addition, position is shown, the distance to travel to the cursor position and the bearing to the cursor position. position for later retrieval and use.

  • Page 16: Views

    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 is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views.

  • Page 17: Sonar View

    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.

  • Page 18: Understanding Sonar History

    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.

  • Page 19: Freeze Frame

    Freeze Frame 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.
  • Page 20 Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown 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.
  • Page 21 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. Bottom Black displays all pixels below the bottom contour as black, regardless of signal strength. This has the benefit of providing a high contrast between the bottom and other sonar returns on the display.

  • Page 22: Sonar Zoom View

    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 view on the left.

  • Page 23: 200/83 Khz Split Sonar View

    200/83 kHz Split Sonar View 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.

  • Page 24: Big Digits 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 Fishfinder. The Triplog shows distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset.

  • Page 25: Bird's Eye View

    Bird’s Eye View Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3D 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.

  • Page 26: Chart View

    Chart View Chart View - This view shows cartography from the built-in UniMap™ or an optional MMC map 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.

  • Page 27: Combo View

    Depth Map Scale Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Distance to the Cursor and Bearing to Cursor Combo View 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.

  • Page 28: Chart Orientation

    Chart Orientation Both Chart and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the chart. When North-Up orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat.
  • Page 29 to reflect the scale selected. If you zoom in so far that no cartography is available, a lat/long grid will be drawn instead. Chart Info: Use the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart. If the cursor is active, you will see information about the chart objects located near the cursor.

  • Page 30: Introduction To Navigation

    Introduction to Navigation Use the 500 Series™ Fishfinder to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a savable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat. Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points.

  • Page 31: Save, Edit Or Delete A Waypoint

    Tracks consist of detailed position history, and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints. The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 20,000 trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your Fishfinder can store up to 50 saved tracks, each containing 20,000 trackpoints.

  • Page 32: Navigate To A Waypoint Or Position

    Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of saved waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field, and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to changes values once you are in a field.

  • Page 33: Add A Waypoint Target Or Trolling Grid

    Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press™ menu, select Skip Next Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled. Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ menu, select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

  • Page 34: Save, Edit Or Delete A Route

    Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint to which you want to add the grid. The trolling grid will appear on all of the navigation views, and can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint.

  • Page 35: Save Or Clear A Current Track

    Create a route: From the Routes submenu, select Create and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A Route Edit screen will be displayed with an empty route. You can name the route, add waypoints to the route from the list of all waypoints, and order the waypoints in the route using the Cursor keys.

  • Page 36: Edit, Delete Or Hide Saved Tracks

    Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Display the Tracks 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 Tracks and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu.

  • Page 37: View Key

    select Light or Contrast and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast 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.

  • Page 38: Menu Key

    MENU Key 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-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™...

  • Page 39: Mark Key

    MARK Key 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. The MARK key only functions if you have the GPS receiver connected. GOTO Key If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint.

  • Page 40: Powering Up The Unit

    Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Fishfinder by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishfinder begins operation. Your Fishfinder will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer. 580 Title Screen...

  • Page 41: The Menu System

    The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu system are: Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. X-Press™ Menu 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.
  • Page 42 NOTE: The 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.

  • Page 43: Start-Up Options Menu

    Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices. If you wait too long, the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted: •...

  • Page 44: Simulator

    Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder 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.

  • Page 45: System Status

    System Status Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status: • Self Test • Accessory Test • GPS Diagnostic View. Exit System Status by powering your Fishfinder off.

  • Page 46: Accessory Test

    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 Fishfinder was powered up. Accessory Test Screen...

  • Page 47: Gps Diagnostic View

    GPS Diagnostic View 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.

  • Page 48: Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only)

    Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only) 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: 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.

  • Page 49: Sensitivity

    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.

  • Page 50: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits Views Only)

    Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split 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) and can only be accessed from the Sonar, Split Sonar, and Big Digits Views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range.

  • Page 51: Lower Range

    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.

  • Page 52: Chart Speed

    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.

  • Page 53: Bottom View

    Inverse represents weak returns as dark pixels and strong returns as 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.

  • Page 54: Cancel Navigation (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-Press™ menu. 2.

  • Page 55: Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views Only)

    Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation views only) The Navigation X-Press™ 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-Press™ menu. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.

  • Page 56: Waypoint [Name] (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.

  • Page 57: Cursor To Waypoint (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-Press menu item appears only if you have saved waypoints. To move cursor to a saved waypoint: 1.

  • Page 58: Clear Current Track

    current track being displayed and start a new track at the present position. To Clear Current Track: 1. Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track.

  • Page 59: Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)

    Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. To Skip Next Waypoint: 1. Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press™ menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint.

  • Page 60: Remove Target (Only If Target Is Active)

    Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display. This menu choice will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint. NOTE: See Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information. To Remove a Target: 1.

  • Page 61: Waypoint [Name] (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.

  • Page 62: Sonar Menu Tab

    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: 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.

  • Page 63: Beam Select

    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.

  • Page 64: Fish Id

    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.

  • Page 65: Fish Id Sensitivity

    Fish ID+™ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish. Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID+™.

  • Page 66: Zoom Width

    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 changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns.

  • Page 67: Depth Lines (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).

  • Page 68: Surface Clutter (Advanced)

    Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Surface Clutter setting: 1.

  • Page 69: Noise Filter (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).

  • Page 70: Water Type (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).

  • Page 71: Navigation Menu Tab

    Navigation Menu Tab 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. Navigation Menu Tab...

  • Page 72: Current Track

    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. 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.

  • Page 73: Waypoints

    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. Delete allows you to delete a track from a list of previously-saved tracks. Default sets the appearance of the track created by selecting Save Current Track.

  • Page 74: Routes

    Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that waypoint, or add that waypoint to the end of the current route. Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints. Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints.

  • Page 75: Chart Orientation

    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.

  • Page 76: Map Borders

    borders. A Map Border indicates an area which contains a different map. To change the Map Borders setting: 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.

  • Page 77: Spot Soundings

    soundings, which are depth measurements shown on the chart. NOTE: Spot Soundings are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards. To change the Spot Soundings setting: 1. Highlight Spot Soundings on the Chart main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Spot Soundings setting.

  • Page 78: Trackpoint Interval

    period between trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 2000 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.

  • Page 79: Map Datum (Advanced)

    Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Fishfinder 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).

  • Page 80: Set Map Offset (Advanced)

    Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the Fishfinder. 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.

  • Page 81: Course Projection Line

    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.

  • Page 82: Delete All Nav Data (Advanced)

    Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes. This menu choice should be used with caution. The Delete All Nav Data menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

  • Page 83: Alarms Menu Tab

    Alarms Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the default selection. NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by pressing any key. The alarm will be silenced, and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected.

  • Page 84: Depth Alarm

    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) detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting.

  • Page 85: Low Battery Alarm

    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 Fishfinder. The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined.

  • Page 86: Off Course Alarm

    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. To change the Off Course Alarm setting: 1.

  • Page 87: Arrival Alarm

    exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound. To change the Arrival Alarm setting: 1.

  • Page 88: Alarm Tone

    To change the Drift Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Drift Alarm setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only], Default = Off) A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best.

  • Page 89: Setup Menu Tab

    Setup Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode and what accessories are attached to the unit.

  • Page 90: Units - Depth

    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 Domestic models) Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts.

  • Page 91: Units - 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.

  • Page 92: Triplog Reset

    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.

  • Page 93: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    Select Readouts Default Sonar View 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 6 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...

  • Page 94: Depth Offset (Advanced)

    To Select Readouts: 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.

  • Page 95: Temp Offset (Advanced)

    Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) To change the Temp Offset setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup menu.

  • Page 96: Local Time Zone (Advanced)

    Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts). This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

  • Page 97: Position Format (Advanced)

    Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Position Format setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Position Format on the Setup menu.

  • Page 98: Date Format (Advanced, International Only)

    Date Format changes the date 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. Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View. (see Select Readouts).

  • Page 99: Sonar

    When navigating, the following NMEA sentences are also output when NMEA Output is turned On: APB - Autopilot Sentence B BWR - Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB - Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To turn NMEA Output on or off: 1.

  • Page 100: Views Menu Tab

    Views Menu To Change the View Status of Any View: 1. Highlight the View main menu tab. 2. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View. 3. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible.

  • Page 101: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 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 also comes with...

  • Page 102: Display Problems

    Display Problems There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem The control head loses power at high speeds.

  • Page 103: Finding The Cause Of Noise

    Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference: Possible Source of Noise Other electronic devices The boat’s engine Cavitation from the boat’s propeller...

  • Page 104: 500 Series™ Fishfinder Accessories

    Fishfinder. *NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication. Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Fishfinder! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for...

  • Page 105: Specifications

    Transducer ... XHS 9 20 T or XNT 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length... 20 ft (6 m) Current Draw... 475 mA 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 106 POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: It is the intention of Humminbird® to be a good corporate citizen and comply and meet all known and applicable environmental regulations in the areas and countries where our products are sold. We will promote and implement environmentally sound processes in support of national and international regulations.

  • Page 107: Glossary

    Beam (Sonar Beam): A sonar beam is the wide, cone-shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater. See Cone Angle. Big Digits View: Big Digits View is a Humminbird® feature that displays the sonar graph and enlarged digital readouts for easy reading from a distance. This is a great tool when monitoring the digital depth is important - such as with higher boat speeds, or when viewing the unit from a distance.
  • Page 108 Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam. Precision sonar beams, such as the Humminbird® 20° beam, have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams.
  • Page 109 When this distance change is graphed on the display, an arch appears. Fish ID+™: Fish ID+™ is a Humminbird® feature that uses advanced sonar processing algorithms to determine if a detected object is likely to be a fish. When the sonar signal from an object meets strict parameters, the unit draws a Fish Symbol (or icon) and the digital depth of the target.
  • Page 110 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 111 Chart Speed setting. A greater number of horizontal pixels show more sonar history that the boat has passed through. On many models, Humminbird® provides the most vertical pixels to provide a better display resolution. See Chart Speed and Pixels.
  • Page 112 DualBeam PLUS™. Quick Disconnect Mount: The Quick Disconnect Mounting system is an exclusive Humminbird® feature that permits the unit to be easily removed from the mounting base by pressing a release button, and re-installed by simply snapping it back into place. All cable connections are made when installing, so that no separate wiring connections are required.
  • Page 113 Many Humminbird® units operate at up to 40 times per second when in single frequency operation. Due to the limitation of the speed of sound in water, the update rate begins to slow as depth increases to deeper than 50 feet.
  • Page 114 (drop-offs, humps, and holes), standing structure (stumps, timbers, brush piles) and a wide range of other potential objects (sunken boats, reefs). Humminbird® units excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar configurations developed for the angler.
  • Page 115 See Transducer and Noise. TripLog: TripLog is a Humminbird® feature that provides an on-screen counter for Elapsed Time, Average Speed and Total Distance traveled, and requires a speed input to activate the feature. TripLog appears on the Big Digits View, and can be reset to zero through the TripLog menu.
  • Page 116 Humminbird® offers One-Touch® Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press, eliminating the need to use menus to access the feature.
  • Page 117 GPS & Navigation Terms: Acquisition Time: The length of time that a GPS receiver typically takes to determine a position from at least three satellites. Humminbird® GPS receivers provide very fast acquisition times (under one minute), permitting users to get out on the water faster.
  • Page 118 A series of geosynchronous satellites broadcast a unique signal toward the earth once per second. A GPS receiver, such as that included with many Humminbird® products, receives the signals from these satellites and is able to determine position based on very slight differences in the time each signal is received and the receiver’s...
  • Page 119 MMC is a very rugged format suitable for the marine environment, but it is not waterproof. The MMC is removable from Humminbird® products, and can be used in a PC that is equipped with an appropriate card reader.
  • Page 120 Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation because accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement. Humminbird® products allow for input and display of both speed measurements.
  • Page 121 Greenwich England. (UTC is equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)). To display the correct Local Time in a Humminbird® GPS unit, the user must use the Local Time Zone menu and select the time zone (i.e. EST, CST).
  • Page 122 GPS receiver’s memory. This can include a marker buoy, dock, fishing hole or anywhere else the user may want to return to. Humminbird® products offer the ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location.
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  • Page 134: Contact Humminbird

    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.com...

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