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Technical Specifications
Weight: 2.1oz / 65g
Size: 60 x 65 x 65-mm / 2.3 x 2.5 x 2.5in
Sonar Type: Single beam
Frequency (Beam cone): 120 kHz, 40°
Depth Range Max/Min: Max 165ft / 50m, Min 1.6ft / 0.5m
Sonar Scan rate: 10 scans per second
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F
Internal Battery: Lithium Polymer, 3.7V Rechargeable, 850mAh
Power Supply input (for charging battery): 5V DC, 650mA max
Power Adapter (not included in the box, recommended):

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  • Page 1 Deeper Smart Sonar START     Technical Specifications Weight: 2.1oz / 65g Size: 60 x 65 x 65-mm / 2.3 x 2.5 x 2.5in Sonar Type: Single beam Frequency (Beam cone): 120 kHz, 40° Depth Range Max/Min: Max 165ft / 50m, Min 1.6ft / 0.5m Sonar Scan rate: 10 scans per second Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C / 32°F to 104°F...
  • Page 2 Charging Time: 2.5 hours Installing the Deeper App 1. Open App Store or Google Play on your smartphone or tablet, and search for Fish Deeper. 2. Download and Install the Fish Deeper app. ⓘ FishDeeper app works on a wide range of devices that use iOS or Android operating systems. To...
  • Page 3 Bottom: When set to Raw (detailed) sonar display, your Deeper can help you determine whether the bottom is hard or soft. When the sonar pulses sent from your Deeper are reflected by the bottom, a hard bottom will return a stronger signal than a soft bottom.
  • Page 4   Fish Icons: Fish Icons are displayed in three different sizes. The classification of fish by size depends on many variables, with weight being only one of them. This means Fish Icons do not always accurately reflect an actual fish’s size. If you want to determine the fish size more accurately, you should choose Raw sonar display and untick Fish Icons.
  • Page 5   Water surface: Along the top of the screen, you will see a blue water surface line with a grouping of intense colors. This area is surface clutter, which can be caused by waves or other sonar interference on the surface of the water.
  • Page 6 When using Narrow CHIRP beam (675 kHz), surface clutter zone will be stretching down to 0.15m (0.5 ft) from the surface of water. No fish or underwater objects will be detected in that area. Deeper sonar will display “too shallow or too deep”...
  • Page 7   Schools of fish: Deeper sonars will clearly show schools of bait fish, which will be represented as clouds of different shapes and sizes. Their exact appearance will depend on the number of fish, and the speed of your boat if...
  • Page 8 When you connect your Deeper CHIRP+ to a power source, it automatically turns on. An orange light will flash in intervals to show the device is charging. The number of flashes indicates the status of the battery.
  • Page 9 Deeper Sonar in water. ⓘ Make sure that the threads of the Deeper top cover and body are always clean, do not attach the top cover if there is sand or dirt on the thread of the top cover or the Deeper. Clean it first.
  • Page 10 This means when you mark a fish or feature, it is somewhere within the cone sent down by your sonar (not necessarily directly below your sonar). It also means that the deeper you scan, the wider the area you cover, because the sonar cone gets bigger as it goes down.
  • Page 11 When your Deeper is in the water, the sonar will be scanning constantly. This means the display continually scrolls from right to left, even if the sonar itself isn’t moving. Read our page on how sonars work for a detailed explanation of these points, plus lots more useful information that will ensure you understand your device correctly.
  • Page 12 Connectivity Please also note that it is only possible to connect to the Deeper using one smart device at a time. This means it will be impossible to connect to a Deeper Sonar if it is already connected to another phone or tablet. To switch off all current connections, simply take the Deeper out of the water, wipe it and wait for 5 minutes for the unit to turn off.
  • Page 13 Reeling and casting Always make sure that you are reeling in the Deeper at a slow and steady pace. If you are reeling it in too fast, the device will submerge underwater and disconnect from your smartphone. For the 3.0/PRO/PRO+/CHIRP models, make sure you are using the correct attachment point in order to ensure a stable connection.
  • Page 14 Deeper Sonar in water. ⓘ Make sure that the threads of the Deeper top cover and body are always clean, do not attach the top cover if there is sand or dirt on the thread of the top cover or the Deeper. Clean it first.
  • Page 15 If the light blinks rapidly without stopping there is a problem with charging. In this case, please follow these 2 steps. 1. Check the temperature. If it is 0°C / 32°F or lower, please try charging your Deeper START in room temperature conditions.
  • Page 16 At Deeper, our mission is to give you incredible experiences when you are fishing. So, we want to make sure you get the most from your Deeper Sonar. Our user guides and manuals will help you set up, maintain and get the best...
  • Page 17 And if you have any further questions, our support team is on hand 24/7 to assist you. Deeper Sonar models Deeper Smart Sonar PRO Technical Specifications Weight: 3.5oz / 100g Size: 65mm / 2.5in in Diameter Sonar Type: Dual Beam Frequency (Beam cone): 290 kHz, 15° and 90 kHz, 55°...
  • Page 18 Initial connection: 1. Put your Deeper Sonar in the water close to the shore, up to 5 meters / 16 feet from your smartphone. 2. Go to the Wi-Fi connections (settings) of your smartphone. In the list of available Wi-Fi connections, find...
  • Page 19 3. Then, open the Fish Deeper app and connect to your sonar. Make sure that the app is granted access to determine your location, and GPS is enabled on your phone. 4. If you are using a Deeper PRO model – enable Standard Fishing Mode:...
  • Page 20 If you are using the Deeper PRO+, it is recommended to use Narrow beam (290 kHz) for higher accuracy of the mapping. If you are using the CHIRP+, we recommend using High CHIRP or Mid CHIRP for higher accuracy of mapping.
  • Page 21 Here’s why: - Reel in slowly: Reeling in too quickly can cause your Deeper to rock from side to side. If this happens, the sonar readings will be less reliable. For example, if the sonar is tilted to one side, the sonar signal will have to travel further before it hits the bottom.
  • Page 22 Deeper Sonars are suitable for use in salt water, so go ahead and use yours off a dock in calm conditions. If the sea is rough, this may affect connectivity to your smartphone.
  • Page 23 Using the current to drift your Deeper Sonar down the river is often an effective way to cover areas of your river. If you are using a Deeper PRO+ or CHIRP+, we recommend using the Onshore GPS mode (Settings >...
  • Page 24 If you are using the Deeper PRO+, it is recommended to use Narrow beam (290 kHz) for higher accuracy of the mapping. If you are using the CHIRP+, we recommend using High CHIRP or Mid CHIRP for higher accuracy of mapping.
  • Page 25 Once you are logged in, on the left side of the screen you will see a list of the locations where you have used your Deeper. You will see only maps and scans that synced via the History of the Fish Deeper app. Learn more about data synchronization here.
  • Page 26 You will see that your maps and scans are grouped by location (all scans are grouped by the water body ). Once you have selected the location and sessions you want, you are ready to start analyzing them. What you see on screen will vary depending on the fishing mode you used for scanning at that location: - For Standard Mode and Ice Fishing Mode, you will see a split screen.
  • Page 27 – just click one spot and then another, and you will get a distance reading between the two. Pairing with the mobile device Deeper sonar turns on automatically when it is in water or connected to a power source. When it’s out of water or...
  • Page 28 To use the Deeper sonar, you will need to Download the app from App Store or Google Play. You will see a register screen when you first launch the app. Only registered users will get all the features that application can offer.
  • Page 29 If you put your Deeper CHIRP+ in a fish tank, cup, bucket, bathtub, or similar container at home you will be able to turn the device on and pair it with your mobile device. But most likely the device won’t be able to scan properly –...
  • Page 30 ⓘ C onsidering that fish detection is handled by software algorithms, Fish Icons function can sometimes make mistakes in fish detection. We recommend turning off Fish Icons and using the second method described in this manual. ⓘ Please note that it is impossible to determine the exact size of the fish using any kind of sonar technology - this is related to how all sonars work and ultra-sound physics.
  • Page 31 you see a thick arc or line when using this beam - the fish is definitely big. Narrow beams cover a smaller area, so it may be harder to locate the general presence of fish. Note: Narrow beams are very sensitive to water disturbances, so you may see visual artifacts if there are a lot of waves.
  • Page 32 On this scan, you can see a catfish chasing a bait during vertical jigging. You can see that the signal from the catfish contains red and yellow colors - which means that the catfish is quite big. Model: Deeper CHIRP Beam: Mid...
  • Page 33 A fish arch from the predator has an upwards shape which indicates that it is moving towards the school of baitfish. The school of baitfish synchronically tries to avoid the attack by swimming down to the bottom, but one predator is still chasing it (3). Model: Deeper CHIRP Beam: Mid Color mode: Day Sensitivity: 100%  ...
  • Page 34  Make sure that your Deeper App is up to date. If you’re using the latest version of the app and it fails to connect to your Deeper even though you have successfully established a Bluetooth connection previously, please follow these steps:  Remove (Forget) Deeper from your smartphone's Bluetooth devices.
  • Page 35 Deeper out of the water, wipe it and wait for 5 minutes for the unit to turn off. Then, put it in the water again and connect. If these tips do not solve the issue, please reach out to the Deeper Support...
  • Page 36 You can try your sonar at home, but you probably won’t see fish accurately If you put your Deeper PRO or PRO+ in a fish tank, cup, bucket, bathtub, or similar container at home you will be able to turn the device on and pair it with your mobile device. But most likely the device won’t be able to scan properly –...
  • Page 37 Find your Deeper START in the list of available Wi-Fi networks and click it. Your Deeper START is now connected with your mobile device – you might see Internet may not be available  displayed, or something similar. Don’t worry, this is normal. It simply means that your mobile device’s WiFi...
  • Page 38 Find your Deeper START in the list of available Wi-Fi networks and click it.   Your Deeper START is now connected with your iPhone or iPad - you might see  No Internet Connection written. Don’t worry, this is normal. It simply means that your mobile device’s WiFi connection is now being used for your...
  • Page 39 You can try your fishfinder at home, but you probably won’t see fish accurately If you put your Deeper START in a fish tank, cup, bucket, bathtub, or similar container at home you will be able to turn the device on and pair it with your mobile device. But most likely the device won’t be able to scan properly –...
  • Page 40 Deeper Smart Sonar PRO+...
  • Page 41 Technical Specifications...

  • Page 42: Status Bar

    Deeper START - Min depth 4.3ft / 1.3m; Max depth 160ft / 50m Deeper CHIRP models Min depth: 5.9 in / 0.15 m. Narrow CHIRP. 23.6 in / 0.6 m. Medium CHIRP. 31.4 in / 0.8 m. Wide CHIRP. Max depth (all beams): 328 ft. / 100 meters...
  • Page 43 The link to your bathymetric map can be opened by anyone, including people who don’t have a Deeper account. If the person accesses the link that you have shared, he will only see the bathymetric map. Any other data available on your account will be inaccessible.
  • Page 44 Basics for Boat and Kayak fishing with Deeper (Deeper PRO/CHIRP models) Make sure your sonar is water-proof. If you are using Deeper CHIRP or PRO models, always make sure the top cover of your Deeper is attached properly. ‘Water’ and ‘Proof’ marks should align perfectly.
  • Page 45 If you are using the Deeper PRO or PRO+, it is recommended to use Narrow beam (290 kHz) for higher accuracy of the mapping. If you are using the CHIRP, we recommend using High CHIRP or Mid CHIRP for higher accuracy of...
  • Page 46   Attaching for shore fishing To set up for shore fishing with your Deeper, follow these steps: Ensure the top cover is screwed on tightly, with the Water Proof marks perfectly aligned. To screw the top cover on, turn it anti-clockwise until it dips, then turn it clockwise until it is screwed on tightly.
  • Page 47 2. Are you using good quality line that is not worn or frayed? Is the line firmly tied to the attachment bolt on your Deeper? This is important because your sonar could be lost if it is not tied securely.
  • Page 48 When you fish from the dock or bridge, screw your attachment bolt to the middle hole. Use the bottom one, if you're fishing from the shore. It is important that your Deeper does not tilt when trolled.
  • Page 49 Before you cast out your Deeper sonar, it is very important to ensure it is correctly attached to your line and rod. Every time you attach your Deeper sonar, please be careful to attach it correctly and check these points: 1.
  • Page 50 Switch on your Deeper for scanning Launch the Deeper app in your smartphone or tablet, then put your fishfinder in the water close to where you are (no further than 2m / 6ft). Your Deeper START will automatically turn on and connect with your mobile device.
  • Page 51 Choosing the right color palette Deeper PRO and CHIRP model series allow to choose between 3 different color palettes (Classic / Day / Night) Choosing the right color palette can help you with interpreting fish size and bottom features like hardness of weeds.
  • Page 52 This color palette is used in traditional boat sonars and is generally considered the best one to use. It allows you to get the most accurate understanding of underwater object size and bottom hardness. The way of interpreting colors is quite simple: the intensity of the color equals to how strongly the ultrasound signal was reflected from the object.
  • Page 53 areas with very dense vegetation. Yellow colors - medium reflection of the signal. You will see if from bottoms of medium hardness, as well as fishes of different sizes. You might also see such colors from very thick vegetation. Green colors – vegetation or silt. You might also see green colors as a horizontal line going across the bottom - this means the bottom is very soft, made of mud or silt.
  • Page 54 Internal battery: Lithium Polymer, 3.7V Rechargeable, 950 mAh Power adapter (not included in the box, recommended): Input 110V/220V. Output Micro USB, 5V 2A Connection Type: Wi-Fi Connection Range: Stable connection up to 100 m. / 330 ft. Color: Military Green    Basics for Ice Fishing (Deeper PRO and CHIRP...
  • Page 55 Initial Connection: 1. Put your Deeper Sonar in the ice hole. Make sure the ice hole is completely clean from ice and snow. 2. Go to the Wi-Fi connections (settings) of your smartphone. In the list of available Wi-Fi connections, find your Deeper Sonar and connect to it.
  • Page 56 Once you have drilled your ice hole, you can simply drop your Deeper Sonar in to start scanning. It is not necessary to attach a line to your Deeper, although you may choose to do so for easy removal from the ice hole – in this case, use the top attachment point for attaching a line.
  • Page 57 Marking fish and tracking your lure The ice fishing display on the Deeper App gives you a number of ways to locate fish, track your lure and see how the fish respond to your actions. On the left-hand side is the Traditional Circular Flasher display, in the middle right- hand side there is the Sonar Display, and on the far right-hand side there is the Vertical Flasher.
  • Page 58 band of color – this is the bottom. Anything displayed in between the ice and the bottom will be either your lure or a fish. These will show as bands of green/yellow color. - Vertical Flasher: On the right-hand side of the display screen is the Vertical Flasher. Here all the sonar readings are shown in white, on a black background.
  • Page 59 Offline Maps for your state or country). You will see a map icon on the left-hand side of the display. If you click this, a map will open showing your current location. When you drop your Deeper into an ice hole, that location will automatically be marked onto your map and saved.

  • Page 60: Sonar Settings

    Cast your Deeper CHIRP+ to the spot you want to scan (up to 100 m / 330 ft away) and reel it back in. As you slowly reel back, you will see underwater scans shown on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 61   This will open a menu with all available settings for your model of Deeper sonar. You can close the menu at any time by sliding it to the right. Fishing mode lets you choose between 4 fishing modes: Standard, Ice fishing, Boat, and Onshore GPS. This setting is not available for Deeper START.
  • Page 62 We recommend starting from 100% sensitivity and then gradually decreasing sensitivity until you get the best results. This setting is not available for Deeper START Show fish icons – turn on/off special algorithms that interpret fishes and mark them with fish symbols on the screen.
  • Page 63 B cable. If the problem persists, please contact Deeper Support. Deeper START: A rapidly blinking light or no light at all means that there may be an issue with the battery or the charging cable. Please contact Deeper Support for further assistance.
  • Page 64   Cast your Deeper PRO or PRO+ to the spot you want to scan (up to 100 m / 330 ft away) and reel it back in. As you slowly reel back, you will see underwater scans shown on your smartphone or tablet.
  • Page 65 Deeper Sonar is obstructed by something. Casting and scanning Cast your Deeper START to the spot you want to scan and reel it back in. As you reel back, look at the underwater...
  • Page 66  ⓘ When you cast and reel in your Deeper START, keep your smartphone/tablet in a position where it can easily pick up the signal from your fishfinder. If your smartphone / tablet is on the ground or in your pocket, the connection may be unstable.
  • Page 67 Note: Do not use Wide beam for determining bottom hardness or features. Wide beam is not suited for accurate bottom feature detection. Sensitivity: 90-100%, depending on how clear the water is. Reduce this setting gradually until the screen is free from clutter and small dots. Keep this setting at maximum if the water is crystal clear. Screen color palette: Day There are 3 factors that need to be considered when evaluating the hardness of the bottom: 1.
  • Page 68 Soft bottom:...
  • Page 69     3. Second sonar return. Sometimes you might see a second bottom line that stretches below the bottom line. This is called a second sonar return, which is an indication of a very hard bottom. The sonar beam has reflected from the very hard bottom up to the surface, bounced down again, reflected off the bottom and been picked up by your sonar.
  • Page 70 To check if a fishing session has been synced, go to History in the Deeper App. Here you will find a record of all your fishing sessions with your Deeper. If a session has been synced, it will have a green cloud icon with a tick.
  • Page 71 It can take up to one minute for new data to be added to Fish Deeper Website from the App. You should also refresh the web page for the new data to be visible. You can read more about data synchronization here.
  • Page 72 Deeper sonar. When you are pairing your devices at the start of a new session, put your Deeper in the water close to your smartphone (around 6.5ft / 2m). Once the Wi-Fi connection has been established you can cast the device out further.
  • Page 73 This will ensure your Deeper is floating correctly. For boat / kayak fishing with a Deeper 3.0/ PRO/PRO+/CHIRP, make sure the side of the boat is not blocking the signal between your Deeper device and your smartphone. Please note that while you are mounting your Deeper, the boat may tilt to one side.

  • Page 74: Other Settings

    Consider a slightly slower trolling speed when using the Deeper with a bait boat to avoid the Deeper getting covered by a wave. Try to position the Deeper in the front of the boat, instead of the back. If the Deeper is attached in the back, it may be submerged by the current generated by boat motor. ...
  • Page 75 Connection issues with your Deeper. There are two ways to ensure that you have the latest version of the Deeper App. The first is to set your phone to automatically download and update apps whenever new versions of the app come out. Another is to check for updates manually by going to the Google Play Store or App Store and searching for the Deeper App.
  • Page 76           -   If you are using a Deeper Flexible Arm 2.0, first place the plastic node of the flexible arm into the bottom attachment point of your Deeper sonar, then firmly tighten the screw into the middle attachment point. Then attach the G-Clamp to any part of your boat which is 70mm / 2.7”...
  • Page 77 When you have selected Onshore GPS mode, look for the satellite status in the top left corner of the map: -          GPS found means your Deeper GPS location has been fixed, and you are ready to start mapping.
  • Page 78 There are some steps you can follow to improve the GPS connection when using Onshore GPS mode: - Give your Deeper time to establish a strong GPS connection. The GPS receiver in your Deeper has to connect with satellites orbiting the earth, and this connection may not be instant. Furthermore, the availability of these satellites can vary on different days, which means establishing a strong GPS connection can be fast one day and slow the next.
  • Page 79 Make sure the app is granted location access permission, and the GPS of your phone is enabled. If your Deeper is left out of water for longer than 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off. So, you will need to reconnect to it via Wi-Fi of your smartphone prior to using again.
  • Page 80 To pause any scan, click on the Scanning mode icon on the status bar. Then, select Pause scan. When scanning is paused, Wi-Fi connection with your Deeper is still active, but the sonar will not record any data, thus preserving the battery. You can resume the scan at any time.

  • Page 81: Firmware Updates

    Trolling and scanning Once your Deeper sonar is mounted to your vessel, start moving across the water to scan or create underwater topography maps. Use Boat mode in the FishDeeper App (Settings > Boat Mode) for a split screen view of your...

  • Page 82: Battery And Charging

      ⓘ W hen trolling your Deeper sonar, keep your smartphone/tablet in a position where it can easily pick up the signal from your sonar. If your smartphone / tablet is on the floor of your boat or in your pocket, the connection may be unstable.
  • Page 83 A green light means the battery is fully charged. A blue light indicates that the temperature is too cold for charging. The lithium-ion battery cannot be charged at temperatures below 3°C / 37.4°F. Please take your Deeper Sonar to room temperature conditions and resume charging.
  • Page 84 Deeper Sonar in water. ⓘ   Make sure that the threads of the Deeper top cover and body are always clean, do not attach the top cover if there is sand or dirt on the thread of the top cover or the Deeper. Clean it first.
  • Page 85 Synchronizing data It is possible to back up all the scans you make with your Deeper on our secured cloud server. This can be helpful for: Accessing all your data on any Android or iOS device through the Fish Deeper App using your unique Deeper login.
  • Page 86 -          Remote - this type of data is only saved on our cloud server. It cannot be immediately accessed through the Deeper App – if you want to view it on your phone or any other Android or iOS device, you will need to download it from the cloud first through the Deeper App. Maps and scans stored as remote data can still be viewed the Fish...
  • Page 87 This will not affect the depth or structure reading function of the Deeper, and you can still easily mark fish and see your jig. If you wish to reduce this sonar noise, widen the ice holes you are fishing and position your Deeper directly in the center of the ice hole.
  • Page 88 Any hard obstacles nearby such as boat or pier edges can cause sonar waves to reflect from them, resulting in sonar noise. If this issue occurs when you are using your Deeper mounted to a boat, try to adjust the position of your Deeper so the sides of the boat are not interfering with the sonar cone.
  • Page 89 Detailed bathymetry in the Bathymetry display options:     3. Maps themselves are not 100% accurate. While the Deeper app obtains correct coordinates for mapping, the map of the location (base map) may not be entirely accurate. Map providers constantly update their maps to be...
  • Page 90 5. Once the GPS status changes to "GPS found", you can start casting the unit and mapping. If the GPS status remains “Looking for GPS” or “GPS not found” for longer than 30 minutes, please contact Deeper Support at support@deeper.eu Bathymetry is drawn on land instead of water.
  • Page 91 If you have a Deeper 3.0 model and want to activate Premium, please email us at support@deeper.eu and attach a photo with your device's serial number.   What app features can I use with global bathymetric maps? When you activate Premium in your account, global bathymetric maps will automatically appear in the Fish Deeper...
  • Page 92 I want a specific bathymetric map removed from Fish Deeper because it is a private or restricted lake. If a particular lake is owned by you, and you wish its bathymetric data to be removed from the Fish Deeper global bathymetry, please email us at support@deeper.eu with a proof of ownership, and we will arrange the map to be...

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Deeper in a very hot or very cold place for long periods of time. Do not leave your Deeper wet. Every time you stop using it – clean it off from water and store it in a dry place.
  • Page 94 The serial number can be found at the bottom of the original box, on a sticker with barcodes. It can also be found on the device itself:   Deeper PRO/PRO+   Deeper CHIRP/CHIRP+...
  • Page 95   Deeper START...
  • Page 96   Deeper 3.0...
  • Page 97 Points of Interest (Marks and Catches) FishDeeper application allows you to mark points of interest directly on the bathymeric map. There are two types of points of interest that you can save: Places and Catches. Places are your points of interest that represent fishing spots, docks, camping or any other places of interest. You can also calculate distance from your location to the saved Place, as well as see the exact coordinates of the Place.
  • Page 98 Edit the details of Places and Catches Once Place or Catch is saved on the map, you can edit the details of it by adding notes, photos, selecting the fishing technique or bait that was used to catch a fish. To Edit the details, navigate to your previously saved Place or Catch mark, and click on its icon.
  • Page 99 Map layers allow you to adjust the amount of information displayed on the Map. You can enable only particular Points of Interest to be displayed or turn off display of bathymetric data on the map. Calculating distance from your smartphone to a Place mark You can calculate the distance from your smartphone to a selected Place.