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  • Page 1 581i Combo Operations Manual 581i Combo Operations Manual 531720-1_A...
  • Page 2 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;...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Power On the Unit How Sonar Works DualBeam Sonar ......................4 How GPS Works What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding the Sonar Display ................8 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ................8 Freeze Frame and Active Cursor................9 Bottom Presentation ....................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents What’s on the 500 Series™ Control Head Key Functions POWER/LIGHT Key ....................34 VIEW Key ......................35 INFO Key ........................ 35 MENU Key ......................35 4-WAY Cursor Control Key .................. 36 MARK Key ......................36 GOTO Key........................ 37 ZOOM (+/-) Key......................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only) Sensitivity ........................ 50 Upper Range ..........51 (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits views only) Lower Range ......................51 Chart Speed ......................52 Bottom View ......................52 Cancel Navigation ..............52 (only when navigating) Navigation X-Press™...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Sonar Menu Tab Surface Clutter ...................... 63 TVG ........................63 Fish ID+™ ......................64 Fish ID Sensitivity ....................65 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ................ 65 Zoom Width ......................65 Depth Lines ..................66 (Advanced) Noise Filter ....................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Set Simulation Position ................75 (Advanced) Set Map Offset ..................75 (Advanced) Course Projection Line .................... 76 Clear Map Offset ..................76 (Advanced) Export All Nav Data....................76 Delete All Nav Data ................76 (Advanced) Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth......................
  • Page 9 U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only) require the purchase of separate accessories.

  • Page 11: Power On The Unit

    Power On the Unit Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head. 581i Combo 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 12: 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 13 When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, and structure appears. The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited.

  • Page 14: Dualbeam Sonar

    DualBeam Sonar Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses a 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...

  • Page 15: How Gps Works

    How GPS Works Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth.

  • 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 Depth - Water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Speed - If a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS...
  • Page 17 Shaded Fish Symbol (200 kHz, Narrow Beam) RTS (Real Time Sonar) Window™ Structure - Where fish may be hiding. device is connected to the 500 Series™ Fishfinder. If both devices are connected, then only What’s On the Sonar Display...

  • Page 18: 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 19: Freeze Frame And Active Cursor

    F F r r e e e e z z e e F F r r a a m m e e a a n n d d A A c c t t i i v v e e C C u u r r s s o o r r Freeze Frame &...

  • Page 20: 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 21 Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels.

  • Page 22: Views

    Views Sonar View Chart/Sonar Combo View The sonar and navigation information from your Fishfinder are displayed on the screen in a variety Chart Big Digits View View of easy-to-read views. There are many views available on your Fishfinder. When you press the Bird’s Eye Self Test View...
  • Page 23 To customize your view 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 Views tab is selected. 2.

  • Page 24: 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 display. 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 25: 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 26: 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 27: Bird's Eye View

    Bird’s Eye View Bird's Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart’s land contour from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat. •...

  • Page 28: Chart View

    Chart View Chart View shows cartography from the built-in UniMap™ or an optional MMC/SD map for the area surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route (when navigating), are overlaid on the chart.

  • Page 29: Chart/Sonar Combo View

    Chart View with Active Cursor, shown with Optional-Purchase Navionics® Cartography Depth Cartography Active Cursor Map Scale Latitude and Longitude Position Distance to the of Cursor Cursor and Bearing Bearing of Boat to Cursor with Respect to True North Chart/Sonar Combo View Combo View is displayed as a split screen, with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right side of the screen.

  • Page 30: View Orientation

    V V i i e e w w O O r r i i e e n n t t a a t t i i o o n n Both Chart and Combo Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view (see Navigation Menu Tab: Chart Orientation).
  • Page 31 Zooming: Press the Plus (+) key to Zoom In and the Minus (-) key to Zoom Out to see the cartography at different magnification levels. The zoom level is indicated on the left side of the display. If you zoom in beyond the available chart data, the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is amplified to reflect the level selected.
  • Page 32 Nearest Current Station: Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today. Two graphs are also presented that show the time, direction, and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today’s date.

  • Page 33: Introduction To Navigation

    Introduction to Navigation Use your 500 Series™ Fishfinder to mark waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a savable route. A route represents the shortest intended distance between waypoints. You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.
  • Page 34 The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 20,000 trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder can store up to 50 saved tracks, each containing 20,000 trackpoints. The current track represents your actual path so far.

  • Page 35: Save, Edit, Or Delete A Waypoint

    Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint. Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo View, use the 4- WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position you want to save as a waypoint.
  • Page 36 Program a specific position as a waypoint: To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position, from the Waypoints submenu select Create, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to program a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save. Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list.

  • Page 37: Navigate To A Waypoint Or Position

    Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Navigate to the cursor position: From the Chart or Combo View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display. Press the GOTO key. Navigation will begin immediately. Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the GOTO key.

  • Page 38: Add A Waypoint Target Or Trolling Grid

    Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid The Waypoint Target shows a target consisting of concentric circles in various distance ranges centered on the waypoint you choose. The Trolling Grid shows various distance ranges in grid format from the waypoint you choose. The trolling grid can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint.

  • Page 39: Save, Edit, Or Delete A Route

    Save, Edit, or Delete a Route Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will continue. Display the Routes submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab.

  • Page 40: Save Or Clear A Current Track

    Route Info: From the Routes submenu, select Info, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The saved routes list will appear. Select a route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The following information will be displayed for the route you select: The waypoints in the route, with the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next, as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first waypoint in the route.

  • Page 41: Add Maps To Your Fishfinder

    When you install the MMC/SD cards in your control head, your 500 Series™ Fishfinder will retrieve that chart and display it automatically. NOTE: The MMC/SD Cards require a separate purchase. Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™ and HotMaps™ Premium on MMC or SD card media. Your 500 Series™...

  • Page 42: Export Navigation Data

    MMC/SD Card Reader accessory can be used in conjunction with your personal computer to view and organize your exported navigation data. To purchase this accessory, visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Introduction to Navigation...

  • Page 43: 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.

  • Page 44: Key Functions

    LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Contrast submenu. NOTE: Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder will start up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power. Key Functions...

  • Page 45: View Key

    VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements (see Views or Views Menu Tab).

  • Page 46: 4-Way Cursor Control Key

    4-WAY Cursor Control Key (LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys) The 4-Way Cursor Control key has multiple functions, which depend on the view, menu, or situation. • Menu Selection: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting.

  • Page 47: Goto Key

    GOTO Key The GOTO key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation. • Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key while in any view to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint. • Inactive Cursor: Press the GOTO key to display the saved waypoints list, and then highlight a waypoint.

  • Page 48: Multi-Media Card (Mmc)/Sd Slot

    Fishfinder (see Introduction to Inserting an MMC/SD Navigation). into the Card Slot NOTE: The MMC/SD Cards require a separate purchase. For more information, visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot...

  • Page 49: The Menu System

    The Menu System The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules 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 50: 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. N N o o r r m m a a l l Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected.

  • Page 51: Simulator

    S S i i m m u u l l a a t t o o r r 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.

  • Page 52: Self Test

    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. Self Test Screen Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. Accessory Test Screen NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishfinder was powered up.

  • Page 53: Gps Diagnostic View

    GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar. A dark gray bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position.

  • Page 54: 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 55: 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, Navigation, Setup, and Views. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal.

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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 58 Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Main Menu...

  • Page 59: (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 60: 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 61: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar And Big Digits Views Only)

    Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only) Settings: 0 to 790 ft or 0 to 257 m [International Models only]; Default = 0 Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar and Big Digits Views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50.

  • Page 62: Chart Speed

    Chart Speed Settings: 1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest; Default = 5 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.

  • Page 63: (Navigation X-Press™ Menu

    Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views only) The Navigation X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's Eye, Chart, or Combo View to access the Navigation X-Press™ Menu. NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.

  • Page 64: Waypoint [Name] (Only With An Active Cursor On A Waypoint)

    Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Settings: Edit, Delete, Target, Grid Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor. You can move the cursor onto an existing waypoint and press the MENU key once, or use Cursor to Waypoint to select a waypoint from the saved waypoints list.

  • Page 65: Clear Current Track

    Clear Current Track Settings: Follow screen instructions to activate. Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track on the display and start a new track at the present position. Save Current Route (only when Navigating) Settings: Follow screen instructions to activate. Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed.

  • Page 66: Remove Target (Only If Target Is Active)

    Remove Target (only if a Target is Active) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key to activate. Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display. This menu option will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint. NOTE: See Introduction to Navigation: Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information.

  • Page 67: Waypoint [Name] (Most Recently-Created Waypoint)

    Waypoint [Name] (Most recently-created waypoint) Settings: Edit, Delete, Go To, Target, Grid Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most recently created waypoint. You must have pressed the MARK key at least once since you last powered up the Fishfinder for this menu option to appear. NOTE: See Introduction to Navigation for more information.

  • Page 68: 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 69: 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 70: Temp. Alarm

    Temp. Alarm Settings: Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius]; Default = Off Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Fishfinder reaches the Temp. Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only]. For example, if the Temp. Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp.

  • Page 71: Arrival Alarm

    Arrival Alarm Settings: Off, 25 to 3000 ft, 10 to 1000 m [International Models only]; Default = 150 ft, 50 m Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu setting when navigating.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Surface Clutter

    Surface Clutter Settings: Low = 1 to High = 10; Default = 5 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. Surface Clutter Surface Clutter Settings: On, Off;...

  • 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: Depth Lines (Advanced)

    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 77: Max Depth (Advanced)

    Max Depth (Advanced) Settings: AUTO, 10 to 800 ft, 3 to 260 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 78: Navigation Menu Tab

    Navigation Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected. NOTE: Menu options will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal.

  • Page 79: Current Track

    Current Track Settings: Save, Clear, Appearance Current Track allows you to view the Current Track submenu. See Introduction to Navigation: Save or Clear a Current track for more information. The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu options: Save allows you to save the current track. Clear allows you to delete the current track.

  • Page 80: Waypoints

    Waypoints Settings: Create, Edit, Delete, Cursor To, Go To, Target, Grid Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu. See Introduction to Navigation for more information. The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu options: Create allows you to create a new waypoint, name it, and edit it immediately.

  • Page 81: Routes

    Routes Settings: Create, Edit, Delete, Travel, Info Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu. See Introduction to Navigation: Save, Edit, or Delete a Route for more information. The Routes Submenu contains the following menu options: Create allows you to create a new route from an empty route, name it, and add saved waypoints to it immediately.

  • Page 82: Chart Detail Level

    Chart Detail Level Settings: Basic, Navigation, Underwater, All; Default = All Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. NOTE: Some chart details are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards. Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions, and restricted areas.

  • Page 83: Lat/Lon Grid

    Lat/Lon Grid Settings: Hidden, Visible; Default = Hidden Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines. Spot Soundings Settings: Hidden, Visible; Default = Hidden Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot soundings, which are depth measurements shown on the chart.

  • Page 84: Grid Rotation

    Grid Rotation Settings: 0° to 89°, Default = 0° allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid in degrees, Grid Rotation where a setting of 0° displays a standard North, South, East, West alignment. See Introduction to Navigation: Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for information.

  • Page 85: Map Datum (Advanced)

    Map Datum (Advanced) Settings: Various, Default = WGS 84 Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Fishfinder to match those of a paper map. Set Simulation Position (Advanced) Settings: Follow screen instructions to activate. Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator.

  • Page 86: Course Projection Line

    Course Projection Line Settings: Hidden, Visible; Default = Visible Course Projection Line allows you to display or hide an arrow extending from the bow of the boat that projects your current course, and shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course. Clear Map Offset (Advanced) Settings: Follow screen instructions to activate.

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 89: User Mode

    User Mode Settings: Normal, Advanced; Default = Normal User Mode sets the menu system to Normal or Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting), the basic set of menu options are shown in the menu system. When set to Advanced, additional menu options are added to the menu system. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.

  • Page 90: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    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 91: Depth Offset (Advanced)

    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. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline.

  • Page 92: Daylight Saving Time (Advanced)

    Daylight Saving Time (Advanced) Settings: Off, On; Default = Off Daylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Saving Time when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts). Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone.

  • Page 93: Nmea Output (Advanced)

    NMEA Output (Advanced) Settings: Off, On; Default = Off NMEA Output turns the NMEA* output on or off. 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. *NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication.

  • Page 94: Sonar

    Sonar Settings: Off, On; Default = Off Sonar sets whether the Sonar views are shown in the View rotation. Select Off to deactivate Sonar and remove the Sonar Views from the View rotation. Demonstration Settings: Off, Visible; Default = Visible Demonstration controls whether the Demonstration Mode is visible or off.

  • Page 95: Views Menu Tab

    Views Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected. This menu tab allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation.

  • Page 96: 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 97: 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 98: 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 99: 500 Series™ 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 100: Specifications

    IPX Rating ..IP67 Waterproof/Submersible @ 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight 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 101: Glossary

    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 102 Noise appears as random “dots“ on the display and is caused by a variety of sources. Many Humminbird® products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate (also, see Troubleshooting).
  • Page 103 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 104 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.
  • Page 105 Acquisition Time The length of time that a GPS receiver typically takes to determine a position from at least three satellites. Humminbird® GPS receivers provide very fast acquisition times (under one minute), permitting users to get out on the water faster.
  • Page 106 Estimated Position Error (EPE) A calculation that indicates the potential position inaccuracy the user may experience due to a variety of GPS factors which include satellite position in the sky, signal strength, and others factors. Fix Type Indicates whether the GPS receiver is providing 2D fix or 3D fix. A 2D fix requires only three satellites and provides only latitude and longitude.
  • Page 107 Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation because accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement. Humminbird® products allow for input and display of both speed measurements. Time To Go (TTG) The estimated time required to reach the destination waypoint.
  • Page 108 GPS receiver’s memory. This can include a marker buoy, dock, fishing hole, or anywhere else the user may want to return to. Humminbird® products offer the ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location. Depth, Date, and Time of Day when the waypoint was created is also saved.

  • Page 109: 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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