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Humminbird 788c Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 788c and 788ci Combo 788c and 788ci Combo Operations Manual Operations Manual 531687 1_C Section Title...

  • 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 ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the U.S. are not intended for use in the international market. Humminbird® international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations. Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird®...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    WideSide® Sonar (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) Universal Sonar 2 (compatible with optional-purchase Minnkota trolling motors) How GPS and Cartography Work What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding the Sonar Display ... 10 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ... 11 Freeze Frame and Active Cursor... 12 Bottom Presentation ...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Introduction to Navigation Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ... 46 Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint ... 47 Navigate to a Waypoint or Position... 49 Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid ... 50 Save, Edit, or Delete a Route ... 52 Save or Clear a Current Track...
  • Page 6 Normal Operation ... 70 Simulator ... 70 System Status ... 72 Self Test ... 72 Accessory Test... 73 GPS Diagnostic View ... 74 PC Connect (with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only) X-Press™ Menu Main Menu Quick Tips for the Main Menu ... 77 User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Navigation X-Press™ Menu Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Cursor To Waypoint Save Current Track ... 91 Clear Current Track ... 92 Save Current Route Skip Next Waypoint Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) Cancel MOB Navigation Remove Target (only if Target is Active)
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Alarms Menu Tab Depth Alarm ... 105 Fish ID Alarm... 105 Low Battery Alarm ... 106 Aux. Temp. Alarm (with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only) Temp. Alarm ... 107 Off Course Alarm... 108 Arrival Alarm ... 108 Drift Alarm...
  • Page 9 (Advanced) Course Projection Line ... 132 Export All Nav Data Delete All Nav Data Continuous Navigation Mode ... 133 GPS Receiver Override Chart Menu Tab Chart Detail Level ... 136 Map Borders ... 137 Lat/Lon Grid... 137 Spot Soundings ...138 Navaids on Bird’s Eye View ...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth... 142 Units - Temp (International only) Units - Distance... 142 Units - Speed... 143 User Mode ... 143 Language (International only) Triplog Reset ... 144 Restore Defaults ... 144 Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View only) Depth Offset (Advanced)
  • Page 11 Table of Contents Troubleshooting 700 Series™ Fishing System Accessories Specifications Glossary Contact Humminbird®...

  • Page 13: How Sonar Works

    How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 700 Series™ Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your 700 Series™ Fishing System 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 14 How Sonar Works 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 15: Dualbeam Plus™ Sonar

    DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar Your 700 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth.

  • Page 16: Quadrabeam Plus™ Sonar (With Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam Plus™ Transducer)

    QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Your 700 Series™ Fishing System also supports QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar with 35° 60° 20° 35° the purchase of an additional QuadraBeam 455 kHz 455 kHz 200 kHz PLUS™ transducer. QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar provides an extremely wide 90° area 83 kHz of coverage.

  • Page 17: Wideside® Sonar (With Optional-Purchase Wideside® Transducer)

    Universal Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS™ technology (available with all Humminbird® DualBeam PLUS™ models). An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below, along with optimal sonar performance to help you find fish.

  • Page 18: How Gps And Cartography Work

    How GPS and Cartography Work Your 700 Series™ Fishing System also supports GPS and chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S.
  • Page 19 North America (Domestic models) or a more detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand (International models). Your 700 Series™ uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the boat automatically, and it uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select the best chart to display.

  • Page 20: What's On The Sonar Display

    GPS receiver. NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) are available if either device information from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.
  • Page 21 the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: is connected to the 700 Series™ Fishing System. If both devices are connected, then only the High Sonar Intensity Return Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year.

  • Page 22: Understanding The Sonar Display

    The returned sonar echoes are displayed on the screen. As a new echo is received, the historical data scrolls across the screen. What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding the Sonar Display It is important to understand the significance of the display. The display does not show a literal 3- dimensional representation of what is under the water.

  • Page 23: Real Time Sonar (Rts™) Window

    Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window A Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only. The RTS Window™ updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure, and fish that are within the transducer beam.

  • Page 24: Freeze Frame And Active Cursor

    Freeze Frame and Active Cursor Freeze Frame & Active Cursor - Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return, and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor information box.

  • Page 25: 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 Bottom Contour Hard Bottom Soft Bottom Rocky Bottoms Bottom Contour Profile with RTS Window™...
  • Page 26 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...

  • Page 27: Views

    NOTE: Side Beam View and WideSide® View require the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer for the Side Beam View and the WideSide® transducer for the WideSide® View. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
  • Page 28 To customize your views rotation: You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation. 1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected. 2.
  • Page 29 ® WideSide (with optional-purchase ® WideSide Self Test View (see Start-Up Options Menu) Accessory Test View (see Start-Up Options Menu) GPS Diagnostic View (see Start-Up Options Menu) View transducer) Navigation views: Bird’s Eye View Chart View Chart/Sonar Combo View Views...

  • Page 30: 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 31: 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 32: 200/83 Khz Split Sonar View

    200/83 kHz Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. Depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner.

  • Page 33: 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 34: Circular Flasher View

    Circular Flasher View Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS™) data in the traditional flasher format. Depth and temperature are always displayed. The digital readouts in the Circular Flasher View cannot be customized. Views...

  • Page 35: Snapshot And Recording View

    Snapshot and Recording View Snapshot and Recording View shows the screen snapshots and recordings that you have saved on the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase). Use this view to access your saved screen snapshots and recordings by selecting the thumbnail or icon for each file. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to scroll through the snapshot thumbnails and recording icons in this view.
  • Page 36 Recording icon Unavailable icon Snapshot thumbnail NOTE: For snapshots and recordings, the indicator bar has several states: during recording, the amount of space remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated on the status bar. NOTE: During playback, the amount of time/memory remaining to play is indicated on the status bar.

  • Page 37: Screen Snapshots

    Screen Snapshots The Screen Snapshot feature takes a picture of your screen and saves the screen snapshot to the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase) installed in your unit. The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken. Working with screen snapshots is a four-step process: 1.
  • Page 38 NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen Snapshot is enabled, but there is not a GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image but an error will display that says a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.
  • Page 39 MMC/SD card from your unit and installing it in your optional-purchase MMC/SD card reader connected to a PC. See www.humminbird.com for details. You will notice that a .DAT (or a .TXT) file is created for every .PNG screen capture.
  • Page 40 Recording and Playback The Recording and Playback feature records active sonar information, and the recording is saved to the MMC/SD card (optional-purchase) installed in your unit. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available in Playback. Working with sonar recordings is a five-step process: 1.
  • Page 41 To start recording and adjust detail level (Screen Snapshot must be enabled): 1. Make sure you have installed an optional-purchase MMC/SD card into the card slot. 2. Press the VIEW key until you see the Snapshot and Recording View. 3. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the MENU key once to access the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™...
  • Page 42 To stop recording: 1. In any view, press the MENU key once to access the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select Stop Recording. Recording Indicator Amount of space and time used by this recording To view and play saved recordings: 1.
  • Page 43 • When playback begins, the view is automatically switched to the primary Sonar View for your model and no live sonar data will be displayed. During playback, all active navigation is cancelled, and all other thumbnails and icons will disappear. •...
  • Page 44 Amount of Time Already Played To delete saved recordings: You can delete the highlighted recording, or all saved recordings, using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu. 1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight the recording you want to delete. 2.

  • Page 45: Side Beam View (With Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam Plus™ Transducer)

    Side Beam View (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Side Beam View is only available if you have connected an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer accessory and set Transducer Select to QuadraBeam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). NOTE: The QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer requires a separate purchase. Side Beam View displays sonar data from the left and right 455 kHz beams and the 200 kHz down-looking beam in one view.
  • Page 46 Default layout: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New information in the down beam panel scrolls from right to left. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left- looking sonar beams.
  • Page 47 Classic layout: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New information in the down beam panel scrolls from right to left. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left-looking sonar beams.
  • Page 48 Slanted layout: This layout presents the two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam as three panels of historical data. This layout is presented as three slanted panels. New information appears on the right and scrolls to the left.

  • Page 49: Wideside® View (With Optional-Purchase Wideside® Transducer)

    WideSide® View (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) WideSide® View is only available if you have connected a WideSide® transducer accessory and the Transducer Select setting is set to WideSide® (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). NOTE: The WideSide The WideSide® View displays information from the 455 kHz WideSide® transducer.

  • Page 50: 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. When you press the 4-WAY Cursor Control key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift.

  • Page 51: 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 52 Chart View with Active Cursor, shown with Optional-Purchase Navionics® Cartography Depth Cartography Active Cursor Map Scale Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North Distance to the Cursor and Latitude and Bearing Longitude to Cursor Position of Cursor Views...

  • Page 53: Chart/Sonar Combo View

    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. The width of the sonar window can be changed by pressing the MENU key once and using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Sonar Window from the Sonar X-Press™...

  • Page 54: View Orientation

    View Orientation Both Chart and Combo Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When North-Up orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat.
  • Page 55 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 56 Nearest Tide Station: Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date.

  • Page 57: Introduction To Navigation

    Introduction to Navigation Use your 700 Series™ Fishing System 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 58: Waypoints, Routes, And Tracks

    Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points. Your Fishing System can store up to 3000 waypoints. Depth Decluttered Waypoints Track Waypoint DTG: Distance to Go to Waypoint Water Surface Temperature NOTE: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed close together on a...

  • Page 59: Save, Edit, Or Delete A Waypoint

    Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in trip planning. You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next.
  • Page 60 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 61: 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 62: Add A Waypoint Target Or Trolling Grid

    Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Skip Next Waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled. Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
  • Page 63 Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: 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. From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list.

  • Page 64: 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 65: 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 66: Man Overboard (Mob) Navigation

    Delete a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm deletion before the track is permanently deleted.
  • Page 67 Target surrounding MOB waypoint MOB waypoint Map Scale DTG - Distance to waypoint Cancel MOB navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel MOB, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling MOB navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key but does not remove any saved routes from memory.

  • Page 68: Using Your 700 Series™ Control Head

    Using Your 700 Series™ Control Head Your 700 Series™ Fishing System 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 INFO key ZOOM (-) key...

  • Page 69: Key Functions

    Key Functions Your Fishing System 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 Fishing System on and off.

  • Page 70: Info Key

    INFO Key Info - Press the INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart, or Combo View to display information about objects that are near an active cursor. 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.

  • Page 71: 4-Way Cursor Control Key

    Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a tab. Then press the DOWN or UP Cursor key to highlight a menu option, and press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change a menu setting.

  • Page 72: Mark Key

    Screen Snapshot feature. NOTE: If Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the screen snapshot feature to work.

  • Page 73: Zoom (+/-) Key

    ZOOM (+/-) Key The ZOOM (+/-) key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: • In any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View, press the +/- Zoom key to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away.

  • Page 74: 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 75: Multi-Media Card (Mmc)/Sd Slot

    Inserting an MMC/SD 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. To insert an MMC/SD card: 1. Remove the MMC/SD slot cover.

  • Page 76: Updating Software

    Updating Software Software updates can be added to your Fishing System. Go to the Humminbird® web site for information and computer requirements at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468. In addition to your Fishing System and personal computer with Internet access, you will need one of the following optional-purchase accessories: •...

  • Page 77: Exporting 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. Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot...

  • Page 78: Accessory Bus

    System Accessories in this manual, as well as your accessory's Operations Manual for additional details. NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details. Accessory Bus...

  • Page 79: Powering On The Unit

    • Select the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishing System before taking your boat on the water. • Select System Status to view system connections and conduct a unit self-test. • Select PC Connect to use the optional-purchase PC Connect Cable. 788c Title Screen Powering On the Unit...

  • Page 80: 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 Fishing System Modes: Normal, Simulator, System Status, and PC Connect.

  • Page 81: 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 Fishing System 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 82: Normal Operation

    Normal Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your Fishing System 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 Fishing System can be used on the water. Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishing System off.
  • Page 83 Simulator NOTE: Selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options Menu allows you to pre-configure your Fishing System for on the water operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use. Start-Up Options Menu...

  • Page 84: System Status

    VIEW key to display the following options: • Self Test • Accessory Test • GPS Diagnostic View. Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off. 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.

  • Page 85: 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 Fishing System was powered up. Start-Up Options Menu...

  • Page 86: Gps Diagnostic View

    (MMC)/SD Slot: Updating Software for additional information. NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires 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. Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Fishing System off.

  • Page 87: X-Press™ Menu

    X-Press™ Menu To use an X-Press™ Menu: 1. In any view, press the MENU key once to open the X-Press™ Menu. 2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight an X-Press™ Menu option, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting.

  • Page 88: Main Menu

    Main Menu Normal User Mode To use the Main Menu: 1. In any view, press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab. 3. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option under that tab.

  • Page 89: Quick Tips For The Main Menu

    Quick Tips for the Main Menu • From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directly to the top of the tab. • From the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN key to jump directly to the top of the tab.

  • Page 90: User Mode (Normal Or Advanced)

    User Mode (Normal or Advanced) Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishing System User Mode to Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 700 Series™ Fishing System. Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices.
  • Page 91 Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Main Menu...

  • Page 92: Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only)

    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 Fishing System User Mode to Advanced or Normal.

  • Page 93: Side

    WideSide® view. NOTE: The Side setting requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. To adjust the Side: 1.

  • Page 94: Sensitivity

    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 95: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits And Circular Flasher Views Only)

    Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits, and Circular Flasher 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, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views.

  • Page 96: Lower Range

    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. “M”...

  • Page 97: Side Beam Range (Wideside® Transducer: Wideside® View Only)

    Menu in the WideSide® View. ™ NOTE: The Side Beam Range requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. To adjust the Side Beam Range: 1.

  • Page 98: Chart Speed

    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 99: Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View Only)

    Bottom Lock changes the mode of the zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View. Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth. This “flattens“ out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom.

  • Page 100: Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)

    Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. This will not delete a previously-saved route. To Cancel Navigation: 1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu. 2.

  • Page 101: Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation Views Only)

    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 102: Waypoint [Name] (Only With An Active Cursor On A Waypoint)

    Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to 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 103: Cursor To Waypoint (Chart Or Combo View Only)

    Cursor to Waypoint allows you to quickly move the cursor to any saved waypoint so that you can locate it or edit it. NOTE: This X-Press™ Menu option only appears if you have saved waypoints. To move the cursor to a saved waypoint: 1.

  • Page 104: Clear Current Track

    current track being displayed and start a new track at the present position. To Clear Current Track: 1. Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate clearing the current track. 3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To clear the current track, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more.

  • Page 105: Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)

    Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This menu option will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. To Skip Next Waypoint: 1. Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press™ Menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to initiate skipping the next waypoint. 3.

  • Page 106: Cancel Mob Navigation (Only When Mob Navigation Is Activated)

    Cancel MOB Navigation To Cancel MOB Navigation: Remove Target To Remove a Target: Navigation X-Press™ Menu Cancel MOB Navigation Remove Target...

  • Page 107: Remove Grid (Only If Grid Is Active)

    Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu option will only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint. NOTE: See Introduction to Navigation: Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information. To Remove a Grid: 1.

  • Page 108: Waypoint [Name] (Most Recently-Created Waypoint)

    Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the waypoints submenu for the most recently created waypoint. NOTE: You must have pressed the MARK key at least once since you last powered up the Fishing System for this menu option to appear. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1.

  • Page 109: Snapshot And Recording X-Press™ Menu (Snapshot And Recording View Only)

    Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu (Snapshot and Recording View only) The Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu provides access to the image management and sonar recording functions. Press the MENU key once while in the Snapshot and Recording View to access the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™...

  • Page 110: Start Recording

    Start Recording allows you to start sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional- purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To start sonar recording: 1.

  • Page 111: Delete Image

    Delete Image allows you to delete a single screen capture image from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed, you are in Snapshot and Recording View, and you have selected an image thumbnail. To delete an image: 1.

  • Page 112: Delete Recording

    Delete Recording allows you to delete a single sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To delete a recording: 1.

  • Page 113: Pings Per Second

    Pings Per Second allows you to specify the ping rate for an active sonar recording. NOTE: Pings Per Second is available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed, you are in Snapshot and Recording View, and you are actively recording (not playing back).

  • Page 114: Playback Speed (Optional-Purchase Mmc/Sd Card, Snapshot And Recording View Only)

    Playback Speed allows you to specify the playback speed for a sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are playing back a recording. To specify playback speed: 1.

  • Page 115: Stop Playback (Optional-Purchase Mmc/Sd Card Only)

    Stop Playback allows you to stop playback of a sonar recording from any view. This menu option is only available when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed and you are playing back a recording. To stop playback of a recording: 1.

  • Page 116: 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 117: Depth Alarm

    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. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models only], Default = OFF) detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting.

  • Page 118: Low Battery Alarm

    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 Fishing System. The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined.

  • Page 119: Temp. Alarm

    detected by the Fishing System 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. Alarm will sound. Similarly, if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp.

  • Page 120: Off Course Alarm

    boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound during navigation. To change the Off Course Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Off Course Alarm setting.

  • Page 121: Drift Alarm

    around the boat’s anchored position. If the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound. To change the Drift Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Drift Alarm setting. (Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only], Default = Off) A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can...

  • Page 122: 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 123: Beam Select

    When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns.

  • Page 124: Fish Id

    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 125: Fish Id Sensitivity

    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. This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish.

  • Page 126: Bottom View

    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. See What’s on the Sonar Display: Bottom Presentation for more information. To adjust the Bottom View: 1.

  • Page 127: 83 Khz Sensitivity (Advanced)

    83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns, and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns. The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).

  • Page 128: 455 Khz Sensitivity

    Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). NOTE: The 455 kHz Sensitivity requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

  • Page 129: Wideside® Sensitivity (Advanced: With Wideside® Transducer)

    Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). NOTE: The WideSide® Sensitivity requires the purchase of the WideSide® transducer. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

  • Page 130: 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 131: 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). To change the Surface Clutter setting: 1.

  • Page 132: 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 133: 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 134: 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 135: Current Track

    To view the Current Track Submenu: 1. Highlight Current Track on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Current Track submenu. The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu options: Save allows you to save the current track. Clear allows you to clear the current track.
  • Page 136 The Saved Tracks Submenu contains the following menu options: Edit allows you to select a saved track and change its Name, Visibility, Style and Color. Select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select a track to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the Edit Track dialog box appears, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move between fields and make changes to the following categories: Name: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the name of the...

  • Page 137: Waypoints

    Waypoints Submenu To view the Waypoints Submenu: 1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Waypoints submenu. The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu options: Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately. The current boat position will be used as the default, but you can set the coordinates to any valid position.
  • Page 138 Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the saved waypoints list. Select Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

  • Page 139: Routes

    Routes Submenu To view the Routes Submenu: 1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the Routes submenu. The Routes Submenu contains the following menu options: Create allows you to create a new route from an empty route and add saved waypoints to it immediately.
  • Page 140 Delete allows you to delete a route from the saved routes list. Select Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved routes list. Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to choose a route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The Confirm dialog box will appear.

  • Page 141: Chart Orientation

    the Chart and Combo Views should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up. To change the Chart Orientation setting: 1. Highlight Chart Orientation on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Chart Orientation setting. (North-Up, Course-Up, Default = North-Up) NOTE: The Chart Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird’s Eye View.

  • Page 142: Grid Rotation

    the trolling grid in degrees, where a setting of 0° displays a standard North, South, East, West alignment. See Navigation Menu Tab: Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid. NOTE: This feature may appear as either Trolling Grid Rotation or Grid Rotation, depending on your model.

  • Page 143: Track Min Distance

    Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added to the track. The Track Min Distance menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). NOTE: Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval.

  • Page 144: Map Datum (Advanced)

    Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Fishing System to match those of a paper map. The Map Datum menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). To change the Map Datum setting: 1.

  • Page 145: Delete All Nav Data (Advanced)

    2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to export all navigation data. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To confirm export, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel export, press the LEFT Cursor key. NOTE: If no MMC card is installed, an error message will be displayed. Insert the MMC card and try again.

  • Page 146: Gps Receiver Override (Advanced)

    InterLink™. If you select Auto, your unit will select a GPS receiver automatically. NOTE: If only one GPS receiver is plugged into your Fishing System, then Auto will be the only option shown.

  • Page 147: Chart Menu Tab

    Chart Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Chart 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 148: Chart Detail Level

    chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. • Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted areas. • Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information. • Underwater shows depth contours, fishing areas, underwater wrecks, tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information.

  • Page 149: Map Borders

    borders. The dotted lines of a Map Border indicate an area which contains a different map. To change the Map Borders setting: 1. Highlight Map Borders on the Chart main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Map Borders setting.

  • Page 150: Spot Soundings

    soundings, which are depth measurements shown on the chart. NOTE: Spot Soundings are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards. To change the Spot Soundings setting: 1. Highlight Spot Soundings on the Chart main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the Spot Soundings setting.

  • Page 151: Nvb Chart Preference

    To activate or de-activate Chart Select: 1. Highlight Chart Select on the Navigation main menu. 2. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to select which chart to use. (Default = Auto) which built-in chart to use if you have an NVB unit. If you select Auto, your NVB unit will select a chart automatically.

  • Page 152: Set Map Offset

    Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by your Fishing System. The Set Map Offset menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction.

  • Page 153: 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 154: Units - Depth

    To change the Units - Depth setting: Units - Temp International Models only. To change the Units - Temp setting: To change the Units - Distance setting: Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth Units - Depth Units - Temp (International only) Units - Distance Units - Distance...

  • Page 155: Units - Speed

    To change the Units - Speed setting: To change the User Mode setting: Language To change the Language setting: Units - Speed Units - Speed User Mode User Mode Language (International only) Main Menu: User Mode International Models only. Setup Menu Tab...

  • Page 156: Triplog Reset

    GPS Receiver is connected. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display Triplog information on the screen.

  • Page 157: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    This menu option is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such as GPS Receiver or Temp/Speed. Each data window can be empty or contain one of the following information categories: •...

  • Page 158: Depth Offset (Advanced)

    Default Sonar View NOTE: The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view selected, the accessory attached, and whether or not you are navigating. 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 159: Aux. Temp. Offset (Advanced)

    Aux. Temp. Offset will adjust the aux. temperature readout (the temperature on the optional-purchase temperature probe or Temp/Speed accessory) by the amount entered. This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). To change the Aux.

  • Page 160: Speed Calibration (Advanced, With Temp/Speed Only)

    Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts). This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode).

  • Page 161: Daylight Saving Time

    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 162: Time Format (Advanced, International Only)

    Time Format changes the time format used by the unit. This menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). International Models only. Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).

  • Page 163: Digits Format (Advanced)

    User Mode is set to Advanced (see Main Menu: User Mode). 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 164: Sonar

    When navigating, the following NMEA sentences are also output when NMEA Output is turned On: APB - Autopilot Sentence B BWR - Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB - Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To turn NMEA Output on or off: 1.

  • Page 165: 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 166: Accessories Menu Tab

    Accessories Menu Tab (no accessories attached) NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details. Accessories Menu Tab...

  • Page 167: Using Screen Snapshot

    function. When Screen Snapshot is enabled, pressing the MARK key creates a saved screen capture on the optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed in your unit’s card slot. All active menus, dialog boxes, warnings and messages are captured and saved automatically. NOTE: For more information, see Snapshot and Recording View and Snapshot and Recording X-Press™...
  • Page 168 NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.
  • Page 169 You may view data files associated with each screen snapshot by removing the MMC/SD card from your unit and installing it in your optional-purchase MMC/SD card reader connected to a PC. Use Windows Explorer to see the contents of your MMC/SD card.

  • Page 170: 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. Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up If your Fishing System doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also...

  • Page 171: 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 The control head loses power at high speeds.

  • Page 172: 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 Other electronic devices The boat’s engine Cavitation from the boat’s propeller...

  • Page 173: 700 Series™ Fishing System Accessories

    PC Connect Cable: Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the 700 Series™ Fishing System to a PC in order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www.humminbird.com. This accessory requires the MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC™ software downloaded from our web site to your PC in order to communicate with the 700 Series™...
  • Page 174 See the AS WX 1 accessory guide for details. Be sure to check out our web site www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your 700 Series™ Fishing System! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at...

  • Page 175: Specifications

    Specifications Depth Capability Power Output Operating Frequency Area of Coverage Target Separation Power Requirement LCD Matrix Transducer Transducer Cable Length Current Draw IPX Rating Specifications...

  • Page 176: 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 177 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 178 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 179 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 180 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. Measured as a vertical by horizontal number (i.e.
  • Page 181 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 182 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 183 (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 184 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 185 Humminbird® offers One-Touch® Zoom which allows the zoom feature to be easily accessed from the regular sonar view with just one key press, eliminating the need to use menus to access the feature.
  • Page 186 GPS & Navigation Terms: 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 187 GPS factors which include satellite position in the sky, signal strength and others factors. Fix Type: 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. A 3D fix requires four or more satellites, and provides latitude, longitude and altitude.
  • Page 188 MMC is a very rugged format suitable for the marine environment, but it is not waterproof. The MMC is removable from Humminbird® products, and can be used in a PC that is equipped with an appropriate card reader.
  • Page 189 GPS positioning information. With SA active, the GPS is accurate to within 100 meters 95% of the time. With SA inactive, the GPS is accurate to within 45 meters 95% of the time. Currently, SA is inactive and the consumer can enjoy the greater precision GPS provides;...
  • Page 190 Greenwich England. (UTC is equivalent to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)). To display the correct Local Time in a Humminbird® GPS unit, the user must use the Local Time Zone menu and select the time zone (i.e. EST, CST).
  • Page 191 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.
  • Page 192 Notes...

  • Page 193: 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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