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Summary of Contents for Humminbird 586C
- Page 1 586c and 596c Operations Manual 586c and 596c Operations Manual 531694-1_A...
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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 It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Humminbird® will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those products;...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents How Sonar Works DualBeam Sonar ......................3 What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding the Sonar Display ................6 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ................7 Instant Image Update ....................7 Bottom Presentation ....................8 Views Sonar View ......................12 Sonar Zoom View .................... - Page 5 Table of Contents X-Press™ Menu Main Menu Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................. 29 User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ................30 Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only) Sensitivity ......................33 Upper Range .......... 34 (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits views only) Lower Range ......................
- Page 6 Table of Contents Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth......................50 Units - Temp ................50 (International only) Units - Distance ..............50 (with Temp/Speed only) Units - Speed ..............51 (with Temp/Speed only) User Mode ......................51 Language ..................51 (International only) Triplog Reset ..............
- Page 7 Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed 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.
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Page 9: 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 10 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 11: Dualbeam Sonar
DualBeam Sonar Your Series™ Fishfinder uses 200/83 kHz DualBeam sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam sonar is optimized to show the greatest bottom definition using a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish found in the wide (60°) beam when the Fish ID+™... -
Page 12: 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. - Page 13 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 14: Understanding The Sonar Display
U U n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d i i n n g g t t h h e e S S o o n n a a r r D D i i s s p p l l a a y y It is important to understand the significance of the display. -
Page 15: Real Time Sonar (Rts™) Window
R R e e a a l l T T i i m m e e S S o o n n a a r r ( ( R R T T S S ™) ) W W i i n n d d o o w w A Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only. -
Page 16: Bottom Presentation
B B o o t t t t o o m m P P r r e e s s e e n n t t a a t t i i o o n n As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. - Page 17 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 18: Views
Views Sonar View sonar information from your Humminbird® Fishfinder is displayed on Accessory Test View your screen in a variety of easy-to-read views. There are many views available on your Fishfinder. When you press the VIEW Self Test Big Digits... -
Page 19: Sonar Views
To change the Digital Readouts: Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), which varies with the view selected and the accessory attached. The digital readouts in the Sonar View can be customized. See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts for more information. -
Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 Sonar Zoom View Upper Depth Range, Depth Full Range View Upper Depth Range, Zoom View Zoomed View Full Range View Zoom Preview Box Lower Depth Range, Zoom View Lower Depth Range, Full Range View Zoom Level Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner. The digital readouts in the Sonar Zoom View cannot be customized;...
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Page 23: 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 system. The Triplog shows distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset. -
Page 24: Using Your 500 Series™ Control Head
Using Your 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 EXIT key... -
Page 25: Key Functions
Key Functions Your 500 Series™ 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 26: 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 to access the X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™... -
Page 27: Exit Key
EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: • If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm. • If a menu tab is selected, press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and return to the view. -
Page 28: Powering On The Unit
Powering On the Unit Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Fishfinder. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. 596c Title Screen 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 29: 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 30: Start-Up Options Menu
Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. If a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option, the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted. -
Page 31: Normal Operation
N N o o r r m m a a l l Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your Fishfinder uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is 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 32 Simulator Start-Up Options Menu...
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Page 33: System Status
S S y y s s t t e e m m S S t t a a t t u u s s Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. After you select System Status from the Start-Up Options Menu, press the VIEW key to display the following options: •... -
Page 34: Accessory Test
Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. System Status Accessory Test Screen NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishfinder was powered up. Start-Up Options Menu... -
Page 35: 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 36: 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 37: Quick Tips For The Main Menu
Q Q u u i i c c k k T T i i p p s s f f o o r r t t h h e e M M a a i i n n M M e e n n u u •... -
Page 38: User Mode (Normal Or Advanced)
U U s s e e r r M M o o d d e e ( ( N N o o r r m m a a l l o o r r A A d d v v a a n n c c e e d d ) ) Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode to Normal or Advanced. - Page 39 Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Main Menu...
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Page 40: (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 41: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest. -
Page 42: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar And Big Digits Views Only)
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only) Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar and Big Digits Views. The Upper Range menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar and Big Digits Views. -
Page 43: Lower Range
Lower Range 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. Auto is the default setting. Manual: You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth. -
Page 44: Chart Speed
Chart Speed Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A faster speed shows more information 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 45: 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 46: Depth Alarm
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. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Depth Alarm setting. -
Page 47: Low Battery Alarm
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 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 48: Alarm Tone
Alarm Tone Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best. To change the Alarm Tone setting: 1. -
Page 49: Sonar Menu Tab
Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab. 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 50: Fish Id
Fish ID+™ 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. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size. -
Page 51: Fish Id Sensitivity
Fish ID Sensitivity 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 52: Bottom View
Bottom View Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. 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. -
Page 53: Depth Lines (Advanced)
Depth Lines (Advanced) 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. The Depth Lines menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). -
Page 54: Surface Clutter (Advanced)
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 option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). -
Page 55: Noise Filter (Advanced)
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 option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). -
Page 56: Water Type (Advanced)
Water Type (Advanced) Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. In salt water, you can also choose the shallow or deep setting. The Water Type menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). -
Page 57: 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 58: Units - Depth
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 main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Units - Depth setting. -
Page 59: Units - Speed (With Temp/Speed Only)
Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed only) 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. To change the Units - Speed setting: 1. -
Page 60: Triplog Reset (With Temp/Speed Only)
Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed only) 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. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. -
Page 61: Select Views (Advanced)
Select Views (Advanced) Select Views allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation. The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible. -
Page 62: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)
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 The readout in each of 6 fixed-position data windows position on the screen arranged around the left and bottom edges of is shown in the Sonar View screen, or whether a particular... - Page 63 To change Select Readouts: 1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in that position.
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Page 64: Depth Offset (Advanced)
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 65: Speed Calibration (Advanced, With Temp/Speed Only)
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, and when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). -
Page 66: Date Format (Advanced, International Only)
Date Format (Advanced, International only) Date Format changes the date format used by the unit. This menu option is available in International Models only and when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts). -
Page 67: 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... -
Page 68: 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 69: 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 if Other electronic devices the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears. -
Page 70: Humminbird® Fishfinder Accessories
AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time, the TS-W or TG-W accessory will override the temperature built into the transducer. Be sure to check out our web site www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird® Fishfinder! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. -
Page 71: Specifications
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Page 72: 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 73 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 74 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 75 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 76 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 77 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 78 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 79 (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 80 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 81 WideSide®: WideSide® is a Humminbird® sonar configuration used in an optional transducer. WideSide® uses three sonar beams pointing to the left, right and down. Beams pointing to the left and right are effective for spotting fish and structure near the surface or on the bank.
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Page 82: 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): cservice@johnsonoutdoors.com...