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700 Series™
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Operations Manual
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  • Page 1 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 1 700 Series™ 700 Series™ Operations Manual Operations Manual 531524-1...
  • 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

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Table of Contents How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ........... . . 3 QuadraBeam PLUS™...
  • Page 4 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Table of Contents Sonar X-Press™ Menu Side (WideSide® transducer: WideSide® view only) ....... . 36 Sensitivity .
  • Page 5 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver), or (with PC Connect Cable Only) require the purchase of separate accessories. 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 6: How Sonar Works

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 700 Series™ Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.
  • Page 7 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances, ability to overcome noise, better high speed performance and enhanced depth capability. 9/30/2006 7:23 PM The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application.
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    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 8 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar Your 700 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20°...
  • Page 9: Quadrabeam Plus™ Sonar (With Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam Plus™ Transducer)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 9 QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Your 700 Series™ Fishing System also supports QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar with the purchase of an additional QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. QuadraBeam PLUS™...
  • Page 10: Wideside® Sonar (With Optional-Purchase Wideside® Transducer)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 10 WideSide® Sonar (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) Your 700 Series™ Fishing System also supports WideSide® sonar with the purchase of an additional WideSide® transducer. WideSide® transducer is a specialized "side- looking"...
  • Page 11: Universal Sonar 2

    Universal Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS™ technology (available with all Humminbird® DualBeam PLUS™ models). An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below, along...
  • Page 12: What's On The Display

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp What’s On the Display The 700 Series™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information 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, the 700 Series™...
  • Page 13 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View return and bottom depth below the cursor. depth on the display and the depth device is connected to the Fishing System.
  • Page 14: Views

    NOTE: Side Beam View and WideSide® View require the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer for the Side Beam View and the WideSide® transducer for the WideSide® View. 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 15: Sonar View

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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;...
  • Page 16: Understanding Sonar History

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 16 Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received...
  • Page 17: Real Time Sonar (Rts®) Window

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 18: Bottom Presentation

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 18 Bottom Presentation As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display.
  • Page 19 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 20 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.
  • Page 21: Sonar Zoom View

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 22: 200/83 Khz Split Sonar View

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 23: Big Digits View

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system.
  • Page 24: Circular Flasher View

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 24 Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS®) data in the traditional flasher format. Depth and temperature are always displayed. The digital readouts in the Circular Flasher View cannot be customized.
  • Page 25: Side Beam View (With Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam Plus™ Transducer)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Side Beam View (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Side Beam View is only available if you have connected an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). The QuadraBeam PLUS™...
  • Page 26 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Classic layout: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New information in the down beam panel scrolls from right to left. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left- looking sonar beams.
  • Page 27 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 27 Slanted layout: This layout presents the two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam as three panels of historical data. This layout is presented as three slanted panels. New information appears on the right, and scrolls to the left.
  • Page 28: Wideside® View (With Optional-Purchase Wideside® Transducer)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp WideSide® View (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) WideSide® View is only available if you have connected a WideSide® transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to WideSide® (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). The WideSide® transducer requires a separate purchase.
  • Page 29: Key Functions

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Key Functions Your 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 Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.
  • Page 30: Menu Key

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 Sonar X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™...
  • Page 31: Exit Key

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: • If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm. • If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view.
  • Page 32: Accessory Bus

    Operations Manual for additional details. NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, GPS Functionality and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details. 9/30/2006...
  • Page 33: Powering Up The Unit

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 33 Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.
  • Page 34: The Menu System

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 35 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices.
  • Page 36: Start-Up Options Menu

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 37: Simulator

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 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.
  • Page 38: System Status

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 •...
  • Page 39: Accessory Test

    PC Connect Cable. Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect Cable accessory. NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off.
  • Page 40: Sonar X-Press™ Menu

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:23 PM Page 40 Sonar X-Press™ Menu The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
  • Page 41: Side (Wideside® Transducer: Wideside® View Only)

    Sonar X-Press™ menu when you are in WideSide® view. NOTE: Side requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
  • Page 42: Sensitivity

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 43: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits And Circular Flasher Views Only)

    Upper Range setting. (0 to 990 feet for 717 models, 0 to 1490 feet for 727 models, or 0 to 327 meters for 717 models or 0 to 497 meters for 727 models [International models only], Default = 0)
  • Page 44: Lower Range

    2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet for 717 models, 10 to 1500 feet for 727 models, or 3 to 330 meters for 717 models or 3 to 500 meters for 727 models [International models only],...
  • Page 45: Side Beam Range (Wideside® Transducer: Wideside® View Only)

    WideSide® view. NOTE: The Side Beam Range requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. To adjust the Side Beam Range: 1.
  • Page 46: Chart Speed

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A faster speed shows more information 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 47: Quad Layout

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp To adjust the Bottom View: 1. Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting. (Inverse, Structure ID®, WhiteLine®, Bottom...
  • Page 48: Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View Only)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Quad Layout selects the method used to represent the sonar information from the two side-looking beams plus the down-looking beam to be presented on the Side Beam View, and is only available when an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™...
  • Page 49: Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View Only, When Bottom Lock Is On)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column, measured up from the bottom, is shown in the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available in the Sonar X-Press™ menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active and Bottom Lock is on.
  • Page 50: Sonar Menu Tab

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:24 PM Page 50 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 51: Beam Select

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 52: Fish Id

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 53: Fish Id Sensitivity

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 54: Zoom Width

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 55: 455 Khz Sensitivity (Advanced, With Quadrabeam Plus™ Transducer)

    NOTE The 455kHz Sensitivity requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. NOTE: 455 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 455 kHz sonar returns in the Side Beam View.
  • Page 56: Wideside® Sensitivity (Advanced, With Wideside® Transducer)

    User Mode). NOTE: The WideSide® Sensitivity requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. NOTE: WideSide® Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 455 kHz sonar returns in the WideSide®...
  • Page 57: Depth Lines (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
  • Page 58: Surface Clutter (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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).
  • Page 59: Noise Filter (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 60: Water Type (Advanced)

    2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet for 717 models, 10 to 1500 feet for 727 models, or 3 to 330 meters for 717 models or 3 to 500 meters for 727 models [International models only], Default = AUTO) Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water.
  • Page 61: Transducer Select

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp transducer you want to use (the Fishing System comes with a DualBeam PLUS™ transducer, and also supports the optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ and WideSide® transducers.) To change the selected Transducer: 1. Highlight Transducer Select on the Sonar Main menu.
  • Page 62: Alarms Menu Tab

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:24 PM Page 62 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.
  • Page 63: Depth Alarm

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Depth Alarm Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting.
  • Page 64: Low Battery Alarm

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Low Battery Alarm 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 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.
  • Page 65: Temp Alarm

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Temp Alarm Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature (from the temperature probe that is built into the transducer) detected by the Fishing System reaches the Temp Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only].
  • Page 66: Setup Menu Tab

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:24 PM Page 66 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.
  • Page 67: Units - Depth

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Units - Depth Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related readouts. To change the Units - Depth setting: 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth setting.
  • Page 68: Units - Speed (With Temp/Speed Or Gps Receiver)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed or GPS receiver) 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 a GPS Receiver is connected.
  • Page 69: Triplog Reset (With Temp/Speed Or Gps Receiver)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed or GPS receiver) 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 a GPS Receiver is connected. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed.
  • Page 70: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 that area;...
  • Page 71 531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Default Sonar View 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.
  • Page 72: Depth Offset (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Depth Offset (Advanced) Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel.
  • Page 73: Temp Offset (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 74: Digits Format (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp Digits Format (Advanced) Digits Format allows you to add a tenth decimal place to readouts such as Temperature and Depth. The format can be changed to small format, large format or no format. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
  • Page 75: Nmea Output (Advanced)

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp NMEA Output (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.
  • Page 76: Views Menu Tab

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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 77: Accessories Menu Tab

    Accessories Menu Tab (no accessories attached) NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, GPS Functionality and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details. 9/30/2006...
  • Page 78: Troubleshooting

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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.
  • Page 79: Display Problems

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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...
  • Page 80: Finding The Cause Of Noise

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 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:...
  • Page 81: 700 Series™ Fishing System Accessories

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 700 Series™ Fishing System Accessories Accessories customize the 700 Series™ Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology. When an accessory is connected to the 700 Series™ Fishing System, additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System.
  • Page 82 Downriggers are the key to catching fish you otherwise couldn’t even touch. And now Humminbird’s CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller makes operation of up to six Cannon™ Mag 20 DT or Mag 20 DT/HS downriggers incredibly easy. Using the...
  • Page 83 It’s a simply, clearly, better networking solution! Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your 700 Series™ Fishing System! 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 84: Specifications

    Transducer Cable Length......20 ft (6 m) Current Draw....... . . 250 mA (717) NOTE: Humminbird®...
  • Page 85 7:24 PM Page 85 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 86: 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 87 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 88 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 89 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 90 Page 90 Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation. Many Humminbird® products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate. Pixels: Pixels are the "picture elements", or small square blocks, that make up the image on the LCD.
  • Page 91 See 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.
  • Page 92 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 93 (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 94 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.
  • Page 95 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 96: Contact Humminbird

    531524-1_A - 717 & 727 Man_Eng.qxp 9/30/2006 7:24 PM Page 96 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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