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DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ... 3 QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Universal Sonar 2 ... 5 How GPS and Cartography Work Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot Software Updates ... 7 Understanding Side Imaging What's On the Side Imaging Display... 10 Side Imaging Technology: How It Works ...
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Table of Contents Side Beam View (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Bird's Eye View ... 42 Chart View... 43 Combo View ... 45 Chart/Side Combo View ... 46 View Orientation ... 47 Viewing Cartography Introduction to Navigation Waypoints, Routes and Tracks... 50 Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint ...
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Normal Operation ... 68 Simulator ... 69 System Status ... 70 Self Test ... 70 Accessory Test... 71 GPS Diagnostic View ... 72 PC Connect (with PC Connect cable only) Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu SI Side ... 75 SI Sensitivity ... 75 SI Range ...
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Table of Contents Navigation X-Press™ Menu Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Cursor To Waypoint Save Current Track ... 86 Clear Current Track ... 87 Save Current Route Skip Next Waypoint ( Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) Cancel MOB Navigation Remove Target (only if Target is Active)
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Table of Contents Sonar Menu Tab Beam Select ... 99 Fish ID+™ ... 100 Fish ID Sensitivity ... 101 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ... 101 Bottom View ... 102 Zoom Width... 102 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced) 455 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced, with QuadraBeam PLUS™...
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Table of Contents Export All Nav Data Delete All Nav Data Continuous Navigation Mode ... 118 Chart Menu Tab Chart Detail Level ... 120 Map Borders ... 121 Lat/Lon Grid... 122 Spot Soundings ...122 Navaids on Bird's Eye View ... 122 Shaded Depth ...
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Table of Contents Units - Speed... 135 User Mode ... 135 Language (International only) Triplog Reset ... 136 Restore Defaults ... 136 Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar view only) Depth Offset (Advanced) Aux. Temp. Offset (Advanced) Temp. Offset (Advanced) Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Local Time Zone (Advanced)
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NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable only) or (with Optional-Purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ Transducer) or (with Temp/Speed only) require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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;...
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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.
Side Imaging Sonar Your 700 Series™ Fishing System uses Side Imaging sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large area of water, including detailed bottom topography and fish-attracting structure orientation. The Side Imaging transducer returns are processed into an image similar to an aerial photograph.
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.
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.
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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 uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select...
Understanding Side Imaging It is important to understand how Side Imaging technology produces the display. The images you see on the display are produced using sonar technology. The special transducer produces three distinct beams – one beam facing down and two beams pointing out to the side. These “side beams” are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat and, unlike the “down beam”...
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Side beams look out 360 feet to each side, with a total side coverage of 720 feet, with a depth limitation of 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom. Please see the side imaging sonar tutorial found on www.humminbird.com for a more detailed explanation.
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Speed - if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached, the 700 Series™ can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute...
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accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure. For Side Imaging, the rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because of better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer. You can find allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure, including the The water column shows the relative depth of the water under the boat at a given time.
Side Imaging Technology: How It Works Side Imaging sonar uses two very precise sonar beams that are directed to either side of the boat and “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish, and display results in a “picture-like” image. • Side beams are extremely narrow from front to back, and provide “thin slices”...
Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation Use the following side imaging examples to help you interpret the side imaging display. Imaging Tips Boat speed: Side imaging is best performed at boat speeds between 2 to 6 mph. If the boat is stationary, the same information is displayed over and over. If the boat is moving very quickly, there will be gaps between the strips of information.
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Creek Channel and New Bridge Piling New bridge pilings Submerged Ravine Possible Drop Off Submerged Ravine with Timber Creek Channel Submerged Timber Submerged Tree...
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Submerged Bridge: A Closer Perspective Submerged Bridge Submerged Bridge: Alternative Perspective Submerged Bridge...
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Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait Fish Bait Fish Standing and Fallen Timber Submerged Swimming Pool Swimming pool...
GPS receiver. NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) are available if either device is from the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.
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the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: connected to the 700 Series™ Fishing System. If both devices are connected, then only the information High Sonar Intensity Return Bait Ball Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year.
(i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). NOTE: Side Beam View requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ 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.
Side Imaging View Side Imaging View shows a shadowed right- and left-looking view from the boat as the boat passes over the bottom. See Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation for more information about interpreting the Side Imaging view. In this view, you can change which side you look at, the sensitivity of the sonar to allow you to see more or less detail, the range of the side beams, the scrolling speed of the chart, and the color scheme of the display, all from the Side Imaging X-Press™...
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Side Imaging View with Active Cursor Depth Distance of Cursor from Centerline Side Imaging View with Active SI Zoom SI Zoom Level Depth Distance of Cursor from Centerline Active Cursor Distance to the Cursor and Bearing to Cursor Magnification Sights Magnification Distance to the Cursor...
Sonar/Side Combo View Sonar/Side Combo View shows regular Sonar information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen. You can perform some of the functions for either of these views (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu and Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu for more information). NOTE: See Side Imaging View and Sonar View for more information about each side of this view.
Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. Depth is always displayed. Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window; as new information is received, the older information is moved across the display to the left.
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 always 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.
Freeze Frame and Cursor Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen and a cursor will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return.
Bottom Presentation As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display.
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Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.
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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.
Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left.
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 always displayed in the upper left hand corner.
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.
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.
Snapshot and Recording View Snapshot and Recording View displays and allows you to view both screen snapshot thumbnails and recording icons captured to an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed in your unit. In addition, when you are in the Snapshot and Recording View, Start Recording, Stop Recording, Delete Image, Delete All Images, Delete Recording, Delete All Recordings, Pings Per Second, Playback Speed and Stop Playback are added to the X-Press™...
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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. During playback, the amount of time/memory remaining to play is indicated on the status bar. When a snapshot thumbnail is highlighted, the amount of room remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated.
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Recording and Playback: From the Snapshot and Recording View, you can use the X-Press™ menu to start and stop recording, and to change the pings per second (which alters the detail level of the recording). Once you are recording already, playing back a recording and screen snapshot viewing are not allowed, and the only Sonar Recording menu choices available in the X-Press™...
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Sonar View for your model, and no live sonar data will be displayed; only recorded sonar and GPS data will be shown, and the Snapshot and Recording View will display the playback status. You can change the speed, skip to the beginning or end of playback, and even reverse playback, using the Playback Speed X-Press™...
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and resumes playing when the cursor is removed. Playback is automatically paused when the end of the recording is reached. NOTE: Sonar chart speed is increased during Fast Forward and reversed during Rewind. This may reduce the quality of the sonar image, since at higher speeds, not every sonar return can be processed and displayed.
Side Beam View (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) Side Beam View is only available if you have connected an optional-purchase QuadraBeam™ transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). The QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer requires a separate purchase. This view shows sonar information from both the left and right 455 kHz beams and the 200 kHz down- looking beam in one view.
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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.
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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. Side Beam View, Slanted Layout Depth Speed...
Bird’s Eye View Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, 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 key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift.
Chart View Chart View - This 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.
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Chart View with Active Cursor, shown with Optional-Purchase Navionics® Cartography Depth Map Scale Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Distance to the Cursor and Bearing to Cursor Cartography Active Cursor Bearing of Boat with Respect to True North...
Combo View Combo View - This 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. Depth Map Scale Water Surface Temperature...
Chart/Side Combo View Chart/Side Combo View shows regular chart information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen. You can perform some of the functions for either of these views (see Navigation X-Press™ Menu and Side Imaging X-Press™ menu for more information). NOTE: See Side Imaging View and Chart View for more information about each side of this view.
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.
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Zooming: Use the Plus (+) key to Zoom In and the Minus (-) key to Zoom Out showing the cartography at different scales. The scale 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 scale selected.
before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the cursor bull’s eye will be centered over the current station position. The cursor information boxes at the bottom of the display will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position.
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 Track DTG: Distance to Go to Waypoint Water Surface Temperature Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip planning.
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 Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint.
To make it easier to select a waypoint, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort order: • Name shows the waypoints alphabetically • Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first • Distance shows the closest waypoint first. Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints.
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the Waypoints submenu, select Target and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to target. A target consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views;...
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Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint to which you want to add the grid. The trolling grid will appear on all of the navigation views, and can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint.
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 System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab.
Save or Clear a Current Track Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ menu, select Save Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the display, but will change from black to gray. To remove the track completely from the display, see Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks.
Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation As soon as you know that you have a man overboard, you should activate MOB navigation to maximize chances for a successful rescue. MOB navigation allows you create an MOB waypoint to locate the point at which your man went overboard, and the relation of the boat to that point.
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Target surrounding MOB waypoint Map Scale MOB waypoint DTG - Distance to waypoint Distance to cursor and bearing to cursor MOB Navigation Position where man fell overboard Elapsed time since MOB was activated Boat’s current position XTE: Cross Track Error. Distance of Boat from Route BRG - Bearing to waypoint...
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 turn the Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.
INFO Key Info - Press the INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart or Combo View to display information about objects that are nearest to 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.
4-WAY Cursor Control Key The 4-Way Cursor Control Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: • Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list, then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting. NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is required.
Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. The MARK key only functions if you have the GPS receiver connected, or if you have enabled Screen Snapshot from the Accessories menu tab. If you have enabled the Screen Snapshot feature, pressing the MARK key still creates a waypoint, but it also captures the screen image to the optional-purchase MMC/SD card.
ZOOM (+/-) Key The ZOOM (+/-) Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: • Press the - or + ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away.
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 website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
Powering Up the Unit Turn on your Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. Your Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer. 797c Title Screen...
The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu system are: Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. X-Press™ Menu NOTE: The X-Press™...
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User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode.
Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices. If you wait too long, the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted: •...
Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Fishing System before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation.
The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System Status: • Self Test • Accessory Test • GPS Diagnostic View. Exit System Status by powering your Fishing System off. 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.
Accessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishing System was powered up. System Status Accessory Test Screen...
This view also reports the current position, local time and date, and other numeric information. The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS.
PC Connect Cable accessory. NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our website 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.
Side Imaging X-Press Menu (Side Imaging Views only) The Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu...
To Adjust SI Side: 1. Highlight SI Side on the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the transducer beam (Left, Both, Right, Default = Both) on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water;...
displayed in the Side Imaging views. The range must be set manually. The SI Range menu choice can only be accessed from the Side Imaging Views. To adjust the SI Range: 1. Highlight SI Range on the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. 2.
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only) The Sonar X-Press ™ menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views ™ to access the Sonar X-Press menu. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer is currently selected.
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.
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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher views.
will be displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode. Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure.
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.
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.
Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice 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.
Navigation X-Press™ Menu (Navigation views only) The Navigation X-Press™ menu provides access to the settings most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's Eye View, the Chart or the Combo View to access the Navigation X-Press™ menu. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such as whether you are currently navigating.
Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1. Move the cursor onto an existing waypoint and press the MENU key once, or use Cursor to Waypoint to select a waypoint from a list of saved waypoints.
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 item appears only if you have saved waypoints. To move cursor to a saved waypoint: 1.
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. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track.
Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This menu choice 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. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint.
Cancel MOB Navigation removes the Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint and exits Man Overboard mode. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating in Man Overboard mode. To Cancel MOB Navigation: 1. Highlight Cancel MOB Navigation on the Navigation X-Press™ menu. 2.
Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint. NOTE: See Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid for more information. To Remove a Grid: 1.
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 choice to appear. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1.
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™...
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.
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 and you are in Snapshot and Recording View and you have selected an image thumbnail. To delete an image: 1.
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, you are in Snapshot and Recording View. To delete a recording: 1.
Pings Per Second allows you to specify the maximum ping rate for the sonar recording currently in progress 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 and are actively recording (not playing back).
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.
Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer is currently selected.
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.
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.
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. Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID+™.
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 Bottom Presentation for more information. To adjust the Bottom View: 1.
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 choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
User Mode). NOTE: The 455 kHz Sensitivity requires the purchase of the QuadraBeam PLUS™ 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. NOTE: 455 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 455 kHz sonar returns in the Side Beam View.
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 either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Surface Clutter setting: 1.
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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). NOTE: In salt water, what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large fish in fresh water (depending on the type of fish you are seeking).
Navigation Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings. Navigation Menu Tab...
To view the Current Track Submenu: 1. Highlight Current Track on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Current Track submenu. The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu choices: Save Current Track allows you to save the current track. Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track.
To view the Saved Tracks Submenu: 1. Highlight Saved Tracks on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Saved Tracks submenu. The Saved Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices: Edit allows you to select a previously-saved track and edit its name, whether it is visible or not, and its appearance.
To view the Waypoints Submenu: 1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Waypoints submenu. The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices: 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.
To view the Routes Submenu: 1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Routes submenu. The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices: Create allows you to create a new, empty route and add waypoints to it immediately.
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. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Orientation setting.
period between trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 20,000 trackpoints, so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in time, but will be less detailed. NOTE: Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance. Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track.
that will be displayed as black, the deepest depth, when Color By Depth is selected as the style for the current track (see Navigation Menu Tab: Current Track). To change the Track Color Range: 1. Highlight Track Color Range on the Navigation main menu. 2.
Export All Nav Data allows you to export all saved Tracks, Waypoints and Routes to an MMC/SD card. The Export All Nav Data menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To Export All Navigation Data: 1.
continue to navigate and fish around a particular waypoint, even if you pass over it multiple times. To activate or de-activate Continuous Navigation: 1. Highlight Continuous Navigation Mode on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn Continuous Navigation Mode On or Off (Off, On, Default = Off) Continuous Navigation Mode Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to...
Chart Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Chart tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode.
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. All shows roads, buildings, railways, and other notations in addition to the Basic, Navigation and Underwater information.
borders. A Map Border indicates an area which contains a different map. To change the Map Borders setting: 1. Highlight Map Borders on the Chart main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Borders setting.
To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting: 1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Chart main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat/Lon Grid setting. (Hidden, Visible, Default = Hidden) soundings, which are depth measurements shown on the chart. NOTE: Spot Soundings are only available with optional-purchase MMC/SD cards.
used for shading on the chart views. To change the Shaded Depth setting: 1. Highlight Shaded Depth on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Shaded Depth setting. (Off, 1 to 60 Feet or 1 to 20 Meters [International Units only], Default = 15 ft, 5 m) Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator.
Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by your Fishing System. The Set Map Offset menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction.
Alarms Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System. 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.
To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control 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.
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.
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.
moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound. To change the Off Course Alarm setting: 1.
exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound. To change the Arrival Alarm setting: 1.
distance from the boat’s anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter 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.
A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best. To change the Alarm Tone setting: 1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting.
Setup Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode and what accessories are attached to the unit.
Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected. To change the Units - Distance setting: 1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup menu.
Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected. To change the Units - Speed setting: 1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu.
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.
Select Readouts Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar view only) Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View. This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 6 fixed-position data windows arranged around the left and bottom edges of the Sonar View screen, or whether a particular window will be turned off, displaying nothing in that area;...
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Default Sonar View To Select Readouts: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure. 3. The Select Readouts submenu will appear, showing a list of all Readouts. Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout position, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position.
Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel.
Temp. Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) To change the Temp. Offset setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Temp. Offset on the Setup menu.
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 Select Readouts). This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Position Format setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Position Format on the Setup menu.
Date Format changes the date format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). International Models only. Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View. (see Select Readouts).
NMEA Output turns the NMEA* output on or off. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: 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.
To turn Sonar on or off: 1. Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off (Off, On, Default = On). Sonar Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the view rotation.
Accessories Menu Tab (no accessories attached) NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details. Accessories Menu Tab...
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 menus, dialog boxes, warnings and messages are captured and saved automatically. Once you have created a screen capture, a screen capture thumbnail is added to the Snapshot and Recording View, and is available to view at a later date.
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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: The speed of the capture depends on the type of card you use; in general, SD cards capture the screen faster than MMC cards do.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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System Modules and you’ll have a network that lets you share digital data around the boat. It’s a simply, clearly, better networking solution! Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your 700 Series™ Fishing System! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase.
Current Draw......... . . 650 mA 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.
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POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE: It is the intention of Humminbird® to be a good corporate citizen and comply and meet all known and applicable environmental regulations in the areas and countries where our products are sold. We will promote and implement environmentally sound processes in support of national and international regulations.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation. Many Humminbird® products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate. Pixels: Pixels are the "picture elements", or small square blocks, that make up the image on the LCD.
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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.
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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.
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(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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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;...
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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).
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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.
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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