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Operations Manual
531440-2_C

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  • Page 1 Humminbird® HDR 610 Installation and Operations Manual 531440-2_C...

  • 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

    Installing the HDR 610 ......................3 1. Locating the HRD 610 Mounting Position ................4 2. Cutting the Mounting Hole....................4 3. Customizing and Assembling the HDR 610................ 4 4. Installing the HDR 610 ......................6 5. Installing the Buzzer ......................6 6.
  • Page 4 HDR 610 Maintenance ......................33 Transducer Maintenance......................33 Troubleshooting HDR 610 Doesn't Power Up......................34 No Bottom Reading on the Display ..................34 No Continuous Depth Display in Very Shallow Water.............. 34 Screen Fades, Images are Not Sharp ..................34 Bottom Reading Disappears During a Hard Turn..............

  • Page 5: How Sonar Works

    HOW SONAR WORKS Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The HDR 610 Digital Depth Gauge uses sonar to determine depth directly below the transducer. Your HDR 610 Digital Depth Gauge consists of two components: the HDR 610 sonar unit and the transducer. The sonar unit contains the transmitter and receiver, as well as the user controls and display.

  • Page 6: Installation Overview

    Before you start installation, we encourage you to read these instructions carefully in order to get the full benefit from your HDR 610 Digital Depth Gauge. You will install your HDR 610 depthsounder first, then your transducer. When you are done with both of these installation tasks, you should perform a final installation test before operating your HDR 610.

  • Page 7: Installing The Hdr 610

    INSTALLING THE HDR 610 Before installing the HDR 610, make sure you have the following parts: • HDR 610 depthsounder • "U" bracket and mounting hardware • 2 cable ties. Perform the following high-level steps by following the instructions in each numbered section to install the HDR 610 depthsounder: 1.

  • Page 8: Locating The Hrd 610 Mounting Position

    The mounting surface should be visible to the boat operator and adequately supported to protect the HDR 610 from excessive wave shock and vibration. Allow at least 2" clearance at the back, sides, and top of the unit for connection, air flow, and ease of installation and removal.
  • Page 9 3. The bezel is keyed to fit only one way onto the front of the HDR 610. There are two opposing sets of tabs on the inside of the bezel: two wide tabs, and two tabs with slots in them.

  • Page 10: Installing The Hdr 610

    2. Install the "U" bracket and wingnut from the rear of the panel, and make sure that the face of the HDR 610 is oriented correctly, so that the top of the unit is at the top of the hole.

  • Page 11: Connecting The Transducer Cable

    1b. If you need to wire the HDR 610 directly to a battery, obtain and install an inline fuse holder and a 1 amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for...

  • Page 12: Transducer Installation

    TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION If you have a transom mount transducer you can mount it on the transom (preferred), in the hull, or you can purchase the trolling motor adapter and mount it on your trolling motor. If you have a puck transducer then you can ONLY mount it in the hull; there is a separate inside the hull mounting section for puck transducers.
  • Page 13 NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your high-speed application, find an In-Hull Deadrise Angle Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or by visiting our web site at www.humminbird.com.

  • Page 14: Preparing The Mounting Location

    2. Preparing the Mounting Location Positioning the Mounting Bracket In this procedure, you will determine the mounting location Level and drill two mounting holes, using the transducer mounting bracket as a guide. 1. Make sure that the boat is level on the trailer, both from port to starboard and from bow to stern, by placing your level on the deck of the boat, first in one direction, then in the other.

  • Page 15: Assembling The Transducer And Initial Mounting

    NOTE: The third hole should not be drilled until the angle and height of the transducer is finalized, which you will not do until a later procedure. 4. Make sure that the drill bit is perpendicular to the actual surface of the transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill.
  • Page 16 2. Place the two ratchets, one on either side of the transducer knuckle, so that the beads on each ratchet line up with the desired position number on the knuckle (see the illustration Transducer Knuckle Positions). If you are setting the ratchets at position 1, the beads on each ratchet will line up with the rib on the transducer knuckle to form one continuous line on the assembly (see the illustration Ratchets Placed in Position 1).
  • Page 17 NOTE: If the pivot assembly is snapped closed over the mounting bracket, use a flat head screwdriver or similar tool to gently pry the a ssembly away from the mounting bracket (see the illustration Prying the Assembly Away from the Mounting Bracket). Inserting the Pivot Arm Assembly Into Prying the Assembly the Mounting Bracket...

  • Page 18: Routing The Cable

    7. Adjust the transducer assembly vertically, until the seam on the leading edge of the transducer (the edge closest to the transom of the boat) is level and just slightly below the hull (see the illustration Adjusting the Transducer Mounting Position). NOTE: The transducer has a natural downward slant of 4-5 degrees from leading edge (closest to the boat transom) to trailing edge (farthest away from the boat).
  • Page 19 If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cable

    2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the Humminbird® control head will enter Normal operation. 3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly.
  • Page 21 5. If you have the correct angle set on the transducer, yet lose a bottom reading at high speed, adjust the height and the running angle in small increments to give you the ideal transducer position for your boat. First, adjust the height in small increments (see the illustration Adjusting the Transducer Mounting Position).
  • Page 22 If you do change the transducer position, re-trace the position of the mounting bracket before proceeding. NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved. Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, however, it is not always possible to obtain high speed depth readings.

  • Page 23: Locking Down The Transducer (Optional)

    7. Locking Down the Transducer (Optional) NOTE: You have the option to lock down the Two Piece Kick Up bracket if you do not want the transducer to kick up. Please be aware, however, that the transducer can be damaged if it is locked down and it strikes debris in the water.

  • Page 24: Inside The Hull Transducer Installation

    Hull Mounting, Puck Transducers Only section instead. In-hull mounting generally produces good results in single-thickness fiberglass- hulled boats. Humminbird® cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat, since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness, as well as the installation position and process.
  • Page 25 1. Plug the transducer into the depthsounder, then power up the depthsounder. When the depthsounder detects a functioning transducer, it will automatically enter Normal operating mode. Positioning the Transducer Preferred Mounting Area 2. View the sonar signal at its best by holding the transducer over the side, immersed in the water, so that it is pointing straight down over a known flat bottom.

  • Page 26: Routing The Cable

    If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

  • Page 27: Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

    There are also several transducer switches available that support the following configurations: • Two depthsounders with one transducer or two transducers with one depthsounder. NOTE: Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com for more information.

  • Page 28: Inside The Hull Mounting, Puck Transducers Only

    Perform these particular inside the hull instructionsonly if you have a puck transducer. Inside the hull mounting of the transducer generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats. Humminbird® cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat, since some signal loss will occur.
  • Page 29 2. View the sonar signal at its best by holding the transducer over the side, immersed in the water, so that it is pointing straight down over a known flat bottom. Use the display to benchmark against the sonar signal that will be detected once the transducer is placed in the hull.

  • Page 30: Routing The Cable

    If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

  • Page 31: Operating The Hdr 610

    As your HDR 610 transducer receives sonar signals, it converts them to a digital depth that is shown on the HDR 610 display. The depth reading is continuously updated as you travel across the water. The liquid crystal display (LCD) offers sharp viewing, even in bright, direct sunlight, and is continuously lit for nighttime operation.

  • Page 32: Shallow Alarm

    SHALLOW ALARM The Shallow Alarm function can be set for depths ranging from 1 to 20 feet, and sounds an alarm when the depth measured is less than the setting. 1. While in normal operation mode, press the SET key once to display the Shallow Alarm setting and to cause the Shallow icon to blink.

  • Page 33: Deep Alarm

    DEEP ALARM The Deep Alarm function can be set for depths up to 99 feet, and sounds an alarm when the depth measured is greater than the setting. 1. While in normal operation mode, press the SET key until the Deep Alarm setting is displayed and the Deep icon is blinking.

  • Page 34: Units

    UNITS The Units control function selects the units of measure for depth readout and alarm functions. The three settings available are: Feet, Meters or Fathoms. Units 1. While in normal operation mode, press the SET key until Units is displayed and the Units icon is blinking.
  • Page 35 1. To determine the value to enter into the Keel Offset setting, first decide whether depth from the waterline or depth from the keel is desired. Measurements will need to be made for the location desired. 2a. For depth from the keel of the boat, accurately measure the vertical distance between the face of the transducer and the keel of the boat.
  • Page 36 EXAMPLE: The following figures depict a scenario where the Keel Offset has been set to -2 feet. The third figure shows the return to normal operation with the updated depth readout.

  • Page 37: Maintenance

    NOTE: Do not attempt to repair the HDR 610 yourself, as there are no user serviceable parts inside, and special tools and techniques are required for reassembly in order to maintain the waterproof integrity of the housing.

  • Page 38: Hdr 610 Doesn't Power Up

    HDR 610 Doesn't Power Up If your HDR 610 doesn't power up, refer to the Installation section, and make sure that: • the power cable is properly connected to the HDR 610; • the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground;...

  • Page 39: 1-Year Limited Warranty

    1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird® have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase. Humminbird® products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird®...

  • Page 40: Humminbird® Service Policy

    We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain. This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies only to Humminbird® products returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama. This Service Policy is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 41: Returning Your Unit For Service

    Before sending your unit in for repair, please contact the factory, either by phone or by email, to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit. NOTE: Please do not return your Humminbird® to the store for service. Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory.

  • Page 42: Specifications

    Transducer................(transom mount) XNT 9 20 (puck) XP 9 20 Transducer Cable Length ..................20 ft (6 m) NOTE: Humminbird® verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition and slope.
  • Page 43 NOTES...

  • Page 44: 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...

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