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- Page 1 586c HD, 596c HD, and 596c HD DI 586c HD, 596c HD, and 596c HD DI Operations Manual Operations Manual 531819-2EN_A Section Title...
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Page 2: Thank You
Thank You! Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird®... - Page 3 WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical & electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside of the scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can be considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Power On the Unit How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ models only ................4 [596c HD DI, XNT 9-DI-T Transducer]) Down Imaging™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ models only ................5 [596c HD DI, XNT 9-DI-T Transducer]) Dual Beam Ice Transducer .... - Page 5 Table of Contents What’s on the 500 Series™ Control Head Key Functions POWER/LIGHT Key ....................32 VIEW Key........................ 32 MENU Key......................33 4-WAY Cursor Control Key .................. 33 EXIT Key........................34 The Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Normal........................36 Simulator ........................ 37 System Status ......................
- Page 6 Table of Contents Zoom Level ................48 (Sonar Zoom View only) Bottom Lock ................ 49 (Sonar Zoom View only) Bottom Range ........ 49 (Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On) Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu (Down Imaging™ Views only [596c HD DI]) Imaging Sensitivity ....................
- Page 7 Table of Contents SwitchFire™ ......................64 Fish ID+™ ......................65 Fish ID Sensitivity ....................66 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ................ 66 Sonar Colors (Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, ..............67 Circular Flasher View, and Big Digits View) Bottom View ......................67 Zoom Width ......................
- Page 8 Table of Contents Depth Offset .................... 76 (Advanced) Temp. Offset ............77 (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Speed Calibration ..........77 (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Sonar ........................77 Demonstration......................77 Sound Control ......................77 Troubleshooting Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up .................. 78 Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ......
- Page 9 Table of Contents NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613.
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Page 10: Power On The Unit
Power On the Unit Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head. 586c HD Title Screen 1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. -
Page 11: 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 12 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.
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Page 13: Dualbeam Plus™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ Models Only [596C Hd Di, Xnt 9-Di-T Transducer])
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (DualBeam PLUS™ models only [586c HD, 596c HD]) Your 586c HD/596c HD Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal... -
Page 14: Down Imaging™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ Models Only [596C Hd Di, Xnt 9-Di-T Transducer])
Down Imaging™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ models only [596c HD DI, XNT 9-DI-T Transducer]) Your 596c HD DI Fishfinder uses Down Imaging™ technology. Down 45° 800kHz Imaging™ transducer scans the water with 75° 455kHz razor-thin, high definition beams. The 16° 455kHz beams are wide (side to side) but very thin 25°... -
Page 15: Dual Beam Ice Transducer (Optional-Purchase Xi 9 20 Ice Transducer Only)
Dual Beam Ice Transducer Ice transducer (optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer only) Your Fishfinder supports the optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer which provides selectable dual-frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage. Selectable dual-frequency gives you the option of two beams, and both beams will cover the bottom and provide high definition. -
Page 16: What's On The Sonar Display
What’s on the Sonar Display The 500 Series™ Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about the Depth - Water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Temperature - Water surface temperature. Timer - Elapsed time with Temp/Speed Accessory. Distance - Distance traveled with Temp/Speed Accessory. - Page 17 area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: High Sonar Intensity Return Bait Ball Fish - The Fishfinder displays fish as arches and/or fish icons, and can be set to alarm when a fish of a certain size is detected. When a target is detected, a Fish ID+™...
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Page 18: Understanding The Sonar Display
Understanding the Sonar Display 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 by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. -
Page 19: Switchfire
SwitchFire™ SwitchFire™ controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views. SwitchFire™ settings are available in the Sonar Menu Tab. To see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown, choose Max Mode. To see less clutter and more fish size accuracy interpreted from the transducer beam, choose Clear Mode. -
Page 20: Bottom Presentation
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. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display. - Page 21 Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red. WhiteLine™ highlights the strongest sonar returns in white, resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display. What’s on the Sonar Display...
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Page 22: What's On The Down Imaging™ Display
What’s on the Down Imaging™ Display Down Imaging™ uses its unique transducer and sonar technology to provide profiling beams produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the display. interpret the structure and bottom contour, including the following items: Depth - Water depth;... -
Page 23: (Down Imaging™ Models Only [596C Hd Di])
(Down Imaging™ models only [596c HD DI]) information about the area directly below your boat. The razor-thin, high- definition Down Imaging™ reveals a variety of recognizable features so that you can Upper Range Clouded Area may indicate a bait ball and White Streaks may indicate fish. -
Page 24: Understanding The Down Imaging™ Display
Understanding the Down Imaging™ Display The images you see on the Down Imaging™ display are produced using sonar technology. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see. -
Page 25: Down Imaging™ Sensitivity
Down Imaging™ Sensitivity Use Imaging Sensitivity to control how the sonar returns appear on the display. Increase the sensitivity to reveal weaker returns that may be of interest, especially in very clear water or greater depths. Decrease the Imaging Sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. -
Page 26: Views
There are many views available on your Fishfinder. • Default View: When you first power up the 586c HD/596c HD control head, Sonar View will be the default view. When you first power up the 596c HD DI control head, Down Imaging™... - Page 27 To customize your views rotation: You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation. 1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. 2.
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Page 28: Sonar View
Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls left across the display. • Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. -
Page 29: Sonar Zoom View
Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. The Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate sonar returns that would usually be displayed close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. -
Page 30: Split Sonar View
You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams. • DualBeam PLUS™ models (586c HD/596c HD) display sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. -
Page 31: Big Digits View
Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. • Digital Readouts: Depth is always displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed, and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the Fishfinder. NOTE: The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized. -
Page 32: Down Imaging™ View
Down Imaging™ View (Down Imaging™ models only [596c HD DI]) Down Imaging™ View uses the razor-thin, high- definition profiling beams to produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the display. Sonar returns are charted on the right side of the display. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls left across the display. - Page 33 Down Imaging™ View Upper Depth Depth Range Temperature Surface Clutter Sonar History Window White Streaks: possibly vegetation or fish Bottom Return Speed Lower Depth Range NOTE: See What’s on the Down Imaging™ View and Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu for more information. Views...
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Page 34: Circular Flasher View
Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditional flasher format. The view is controlled by the Ice Fishing Mode menu option in the Sonar Menu Tab. • When Ice Fishing Mode is off, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS™) data in a traditional flasher format. - Page 35 Ice Fishing Mode: Off When Ice Fishing Mode is off, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS™) data in a traditional flasher format. • Flasher X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once in the Circular Flasher View. Use the X-Press™ Menu to set the Sensitivity, Upper Range, and Lower Range.
- Page 36 Ice Fishing Mode: On When Ice Fishing Mode is on, the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar data in traditional flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor. • Sensitivity: When you turn on Ice Fishing Mode, the fishfinder’s sensitivity settings are adjusted automatically to accommodate ice fishing conditions.
- Page 37 To activate the Depth Cursor: Use the Depth Cursor to identify depth on the flasher display. 1. Set up: Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the Circular Flasher View is displayed on the screen. Turn on the Ice Fishing Mode (see Sonar Menu Tab).
- Page 38 To activate Flasher Zoom: The Zoom feature displays a 2x magnified view of the area you choose on the flasher display. 1. Set up: Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the Circular Flasher View is displayed on the screen. Turn on the Ice Fishing Mode (see Sonar Menu Tab).
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Page 39: Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View (Down Imaging™ Models Only [596C Hd Di])
Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View (Down Imaging™ models only [596c HD DI]) Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View shows traditional Sonar information on the top and Down Imaging™ sonar information on the bottom of the view. • X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once to access the Down Imaging™... -
Page 40: What's On The 500 Series™ Control Head
What’s on the 500 Series™ Control Head Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys and special features allows you to control what you see on the display. Refer to the following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information. Screen MENU key VIEW key... -
Page 41: Key Functions
Key Functions Your Fishfinder 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 power the Fishfinder on and off. You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display. -
Page 42: Menu Key
MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system. See The Menu System for more information. • 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 in any view to access the X-Press™... -
Page 43: Exit Key
• Circular Flasher View (Ice Fishing Mode: On): Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move the Depth Cursor. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the Zoom Range (see Views: Circular Flasher View). EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: •... -
Page 44: 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 as follows: • Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu. From the Start-Up Options Menu, you can choose the following Fishfinder Modes: Normal, Simulator, and System Status. -
Page 45: Start-Up Options Menu
Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu, and select one of the modes described on the following pages. Also, see Power on the Unit for additional information. Normal Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. -
Page 46: Simulator
Simulator Use Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomly-updated display which simulates on the water operation. Simulator We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way as they would in Normal... -
Page 47: Self Test
Self Test Screen Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation, and the input voltage. Accessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. -
Page 48: X-Press™ Menu
X-Press™ Menu The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. The options provided on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view. For example, if you are in a Sonar View and press the MENU key once, the Sonar X-Press™... -
Page 49: Main Menu
Main Menu The Main Menu provides the standard set of menu options, including the settings that are changed less frequently. The Main Menu is organized under the following tabs to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 50: Quick Tips For The Main Menu
Quick Tips for the Main Menu • From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directly to the top of the tab. • From the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN key to jump directly to the top of the tab. -
Page 51: Note For All Menu Settings
Note for all Menu Settings The settings in all menus are adjusted in the same way. Simply use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to highlight a menu option, and then change the settings or activate the option (see Main Menu or X-Press™ Menu). Below is an example of how the menu options are described in this manual. -
Page 52: User Mode (Normal Or Advanced)
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode to Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 500 Series™ Fishfinder. Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. - Page 53 Sonar Menu Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Menu Tab, Advanced Mode Main Menu...
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Page 54: (Sonar X-Press™ Menu
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only) The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the Fishfinder User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 55: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. -
Page 56: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, And Big Digits Views Only)
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, and Big Digits Views only) Settings: 0 to 990 ft or 0 to 327 m [International Models only]; Default = 0 Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, and Big Digits Views. -
Page 57: Chart Speed
For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet), you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range, which allows you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom. -
Page 58: Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View Only)
Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View only) Settings: Off, On; Default = Off Bottom Lock changes the mode of the zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View. Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth. This “flattens“ out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom. -
Page 59: Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu
Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu (Down Imaging™ Views only [596c HD DI]) The Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently- used settings. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Down Imaging™ Views to access the Down Imaging™... -
Page 60: Imaging Sensitivity
Imaging Sensitivity Settings: Auto, 1 to 20, where Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 Imaging Sensitivity controls how the sonar returns are displayed on the Down Imaging™ Views. Increase the Imaging Sensitivity to reveal weaker returns that may be of interest, especially in very clear water or greater depths. -
Page 61: Chart Speed
Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically. Auto is the default setting. Manual: You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth. will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to indicate the unit is in Manual mode. -
Page 62: Flasher X-Press™ Menu
Flasher X-Press™ Menu (Circular Flasher View only) The Flasher X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. Press the MENU key once while in the Circular Flasher View to access the Flasher X-Press™ Menu. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 63: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. -
Page 64: Lower Range
Lower Range Settings: AUTO, 10 to 1200 ft, 3 to 366 m [International Models only]; Default = AUTO Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit. Auto is the default setting. Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically. -
Page 65: Color Palette (Circular Flasher View, Ice Fishing Mode Only)
Color Palette (Circular Flasher View, Ice Fishing Mode only) Settings: Palette 1, Palette 2, Palette 3; Default = Palette 1 Color Palette sets the colors used to display sonar returns in the Circular Flasher View when Ice Fishing Mode is turned on. The active color palette is shown in the center of the circular flasher display. -
Page 66: Alarms Menu Tab
Alarms Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. 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 67: Depth Alarm
Depth Alarm Settings: OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models only]; Default = OFF Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. Fish ID Alarm Settings: Off, All, Large/Medium, Large; Default = Off Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishfinder detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. -
Page 68: Low Battery Alarm
Low Battery Alarm Settings: Off, 8.5V - 13.5V; Default = Off 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 Fishfinder. -
Page 69: Sonar Menu Tab
Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Sonar tab is selected. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See Main Menu: User Mode for details. -
Page 70: Beam Select
The available beam frequencies are determined by your Humminbird® model. DualBeam PLUS™ models (586c HD, 596c HD) allow you to choose 200/83 kHz, 200 kHz, or 83 kHz. • 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. - Page 71 The Down Imaging™ models (596c HD DI) allow you to choose 200 kHz or 455 kHz for conical sonar coverage in the traditional sonar views. 45° • When set to 200 kHz, only the returns 800kHz 75° 455kHz from the 200 kHz (25°) beam will be 16°...
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Page 72: Imaging Frequency (Down Imaging™ Views Only [596C Hd Di])
Imaging Frequency (Down Imaging™ Views only [596c HD DI]) Settings: 800 kHz or 455 kHz; Default = 455 kHz Imaging Frequency allows you to select which frequency to apply to the Down Imaging™ beams (455 kHz or 800 kHz). For the best overall image quality and depth, select 455 kHz. -
Page 73: Switchfire
Surface Clutter Surface Clutter SwitchFire™ Settings: Max Mode, Clear Mode; Default = Clear Mode SwitchFire™ controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views. Choose Max Mode to see only raw sonar returns on the display. When Max Mode is selected, you will see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam, so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown. -
Page 74: Fish Id+
Fish ID+™ Settings: Off, On; Default = On Fish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish. -
Page 75: Fish Id Sensitivity
Fish ID Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 10; Default = 5 Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the 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 76: Bottom View
Sonar Colors (Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, Circular Flasher View, and Big Digits View) Settings: Gray, Green, Inverse, Original Palette, Palette 1, Palette 2, Palette 3; Default = Original Palette Sonar Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the display. -
Page 77: Zoom Width
Zoom Width Settings: Narrow, Medium, Wide; Default = Wide Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar Zoom View. 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar only) Settings: -10 to +10, Default = 0 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 78: Depth Lines
Depth Lines (Advanced) Settings: Off, On; Default = On 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 turn Depth Lines On or Off. Depth Lines Depth Lines Noise Filter... -
Page 79: Max Depth
Max Depth (Advanced) Settings: AUTO, 10 to 1200 ft, 3 to 366 m [International Models only]; Default = AUTO Max Depth controls the maximum depth of operation. When Max Depth is set to Auto, the Fishfinder will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the capacity of the unit). -
Page 80: Imaging Colors
Ice Fishing Mode Settings: Off, On; Default = Off Ice Fishing Mode controls how information is displayed in the Circular Flasher View. When Ice Fishing Mode is off, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS™) data in a traditional flasher format. When Ice Fishing Mode is on, the Circular Flasher View displays the data in flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor. -
Page 81: Setup Menu Tab
Setup Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on which accessories are attached to the unit. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 82: Units - Depth
Units - Depth Settings: Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; International Models: Meters; Default = Feet/Meters Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related readouts. Units - Temp (International only) Settings: Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts. International Models only. -
Page 83: Restore Defaults
Language (International only) Settings: Various, Default = English Language selects the display language for menus. International Models only. Triplog Reset Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions to activate. Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. -
Page 84: Select Readouts
Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View only) Settings: Various, Default = Off Select Readouts sets the information to display in each of the 6 fixed-position data windows The readout arranged around the left and bottom edges of position on the screen the Sonar View screen. -
Page 85: Depth Offset (Advanced)
Default Sonar View Customized Sonar View NOTE: The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view selected and the accessory attached. Depth Offset (Advanced) Settings: -10.0 to +10.0 ft, or -3 to 3 m [International Models only]; Default = 0 Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. -
Page 86: Temp. Offset (Advanced, With Temp/Speed Only)
Temp. Offset (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Settings: -10.0 to +10.0 degrees, Default = 0 Temp. Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu option is available if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once. Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Settings: -20% to +20%, Default = 0%... -
Page 87: 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 it for specific confirmation details, making sure that: •... -
Page 88: 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 Possible Cause The control head loses... -
Page 89: 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 Isolation Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see Other electronic devices if the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears. -
Page 90: Series™ Fishfinder Accessories
500 Series™ Fishfinder Accessories Accessories customize the Humminbird® Fishfinder to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology. When an accessory is connected to the Humminbird® Fishfinder, additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that are supported by your Humminbird®... -
Page 91: Specifications
LCD Matrix....... . 586c HD: 640 V x 480 H... -
Page 92: Glossary
Glossary Sonar Terms: Beam (Sonar Beam) The wide, cone-shaped projection of sound waves formed as sound travels underwater. See Cone Angle. Bottom Contour The profile of the bottom graphed to the display as the depth changes. Bottom Hardness The density (or composition) of the bottom. Varying levels of hardness can be determined by interpreting the “thickness“... - Page 93 Grayscale The use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signal on the display. Traditionally, the strongest sonar signals are represented in black, and progressively weaker signals are represented in progressively lighter shades of gray. Noise The unintentional, external sound waves that interfere with the optimal operation of sonar.
- Page 94 SONAR (SOund and NAvigation Ranging) Sonar technology uses precision sound bursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attributes of objects in the water. Distance can be determined because the speed of sound in water is constant, and the time for the signal to return is measured. Sound also travels very quickly underwater, making sonar a responsive, cost-effective tool.
- Page 95 Thermoclines Water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures. Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour. Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels.
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Page 96: 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): service@humminbird.com For direct shipping, our address is: Humminbird...
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