Humminbird 560 Operation Manual
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- Page 1 550, 560, and 570 550, 560, and 570 Operations Manual Operations Manual 531716-2_A...
- Page 2 Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.
- Page 3 It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE. Humminbird® will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally sound disposal of those products;...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Power On the Unit How Sonar Works Single Beam Sonar ....................4 DualBeam Sonar ......................5 What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding the Sonar Display ................8 Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ................9 Instant Image Update ....................9 SwitchFire™... - Page 5 Table of Contents X-Press™ Menu Main Menu Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................. 27 Note for all Menu Settings ..................27 User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ................28 Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar views only) Sensitivity ......................30 Upper Range ..........
- Page 6 (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Demonstration......................47 Troubleshooting Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up .................. 48 Fishfinder System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ....48 Display Problems...................... 49 Finding the Cause of Noise ..................50 500 Series™ Fishfinder Accessories Specifications Glossary Contact Humminbird®...
- Page 7 U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only) require the purchase of separate accessories.
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Page 8: Power On The Unit
Power On the Unit Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head. 570 Title Screen 1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. -
Page 9: How Sonar Works
How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object;... - Page 10 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.
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Page 11: Single Beam Sonar
Single Beam Sonar The 550 Fishfinder and 560 Fishfinder use a 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20° area of coverage. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions, and transducer installation. -
Page 12: Dualbeam Sonar
DualBeam Sonar The 570 Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam sonar is optimized to show the greatest bottom definition using a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish found in the wide (60°) beam when the Fish ID+™... -
Page 13: What's On The Sonar Display
What’s On the Sonar Display The 500 Series™ Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about Depth - Water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Temperature - Water surface temperature. Timer - Elapsed time with Temp/Speed Accessory. - Page 14 the area under your boat, including the following items: Bait Ball Hollow Fish Symbol (83kHz, Wide Beam) Thermoclines - Layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year. A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of gray levels moving across the display at the same depth.
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Page 15: Understanding 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. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. -
Page 16: 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 17: Bottom Presentation
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. - Page 18 Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns as light pixels and strong returns as dark pixels.
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Page 19: Views
Views Sonar View The sonar information from your Fishfinder is Accessory displayed on the screen in a variety of easy-to- Test View read views. There are many views available on your Fishfinder. When you press the VIEW key, Self Test Big Digits View View... - Page 20 To customize your view rotation: You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation. 1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. 2.
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Page 21: Sonar View
Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the display. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls left across the display. • Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. -
Page 22: 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 23: Big Digits View
Big Digits View Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. • Digital Readouts: Depth is always displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed, and Triplog information are displayed automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the Fishfinder. NOTE: The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized. -
Page 24: What's On The 500 Series™ Control Head
What’s on the 500 Series™ Control Head Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys and special features allows you to control what you see on the display. Refer to the following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information. Screen MENU key VIEW key... -
Page 25: Key Functions
Key Functions Your Fishfinder 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 Fishfinder on and off. You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display. -
Page 26: View Key
VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements (see Views or Setup Menu: Select Views). -
Page 27: Exit Key
EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, which depend 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 28: The Menu System
The Menu System The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules as follows: • Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu. From the Start-Up Options Menu, you can choose the following Fishfinder Modes: Normal, Simulator, and System Status. -
Page 29: Start-Up Options Menu
Start-Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu, and select one of the modes described on the following pages. Also, see Power on the Unit for additional information. Normal Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. -
Page 30: Simulator
Simulator Use Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomly-updated display which simulates on the water operation. Simulator We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way as... -
Page 31: Self Test
Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation, and the input voltage. Self Test Screen Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. System Status Accessory Test Screen NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishfinder was powered up. -
Page 32: X-Press™ Menu
X-Press™ Menu The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. The options provided on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view. For example, if you are in a Sonar View and press the MENU key once, the Sonar X-Press™... -
Page 33: Main Menu
Main Menu The Main Menu provides the standard set of menu options, including the settings that are changed less frequently. The Main Menu is organized under the following tabs to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, and Setup. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 34: 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 Cursor key to jump directly to the top of the tab. -
Page 35: User Mode (Normal Or Advanced)
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode to Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode is the default setting when you first power on your 500 Series™ Fishfinder. Normal mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. -
Page 36: (Sonar X-Press™ Menu
Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only) The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press ™ Menu. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the Fishfinder User Mode to Advanced or Normal. -
Page 37: Sensitivity
Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. -
Page 38: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar And Big Digits Views Only)
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only) Settings: 0 to 790 ft or 0 to 257 m [International Models only], Default = 0 Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar and Big Digits Views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50. -
Page 39: Chart Speed
Chart Speed Settings: 1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest, Default = 5 Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers; however, the sonar information moves across the display quickly. -
Page 40: 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 41: Depth Alarm
Depth Alarm Settings: OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters [International Models only], Default = OFF Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. Fish ID Alarm Settings: Off, All, Large/Medium, Large, Default = Off Fish ID Alarm sounds when the Fishfinder detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. -
Page 42: Temp. Alarm
Temp. Alarm Settings: Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = Off Temp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Fishfinder reaches the Temp. Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models only]. For example, if the Temp. Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp. -
Page 43: 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 44: Surface Clutter
Surface Clutter Settings: Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5 Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. Surface Clutter Surface Clutter SwitchFire™... -
Page 45: Fish Id
Fish ID+™ Settings: Off, On, Default = On Fish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish. -
Page 46: Fish Id Sensitivity
Fish ID Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5 Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. -
Page 47: Depth Lines (Advanced)
Depth Lines (Advanced) Settings: Off, On, Default = On Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can turn Depth Lines On or Off. Depth Lines Depth Lines Noise Filter... -
Page 48: Max Depth (Advanced)
Max Depth (Advanced) Settings: AUTO, 10 to 800 ft, 3 to 260 m [International Models only], Default = AUTO Max Depth controls the maximum depth of operation. When Max Depth is set to Auto, the Fishfinder will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the capacity of the unit). -
Page 49: 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 50: Units - Depth
Units - Depth Settings: Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; International Models: Meters; Default = Feet/Meters Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related readouts. Units - Temp (International only) Settings: Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default = Celsius Units - Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature-related readouts. International Models only. -
Page 51: User Mode
User Mode Settings: Normal, Advanced, Default = Normal User Mode sets the menu system to Normal or Advanced. When set to Normal (default setting), the basic set of menu options are shown in the menu system. When set to Advanced, additional menu options are added to the menu system. See Main Menu: User Mode for details. -
Page 52: Select Views (Advanced)
Select Views (Advanced) Settings: Visible, Hidden, Default = Visible Select Views allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation. The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible. -
Page 53: Depth Offset (Advanced)
NOTE: The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view selected and the accessory attached. Default Sonar View Sonar View with Select Readouts Depth Offset (Advanced) Settings: -10.0 to +10.0 ft or -3 to 3 m [International Models only], Default = 0 Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. -
Page 54: Speed Calibration (Advanced, With Temp/Speed Only)
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Settings: -20% to +20%, Default = 0% Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once. Demonstration Settings: Off, Visible, Default = Visible Demonstration controls whether the Demonstration Mode is visible or off. -
Page 55: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair. Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up If your Fishfinder doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes... -
Page 56: Display Problems
Display Problems There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem Possible Cause The control head loses... -
Page 57: Finding The Cause Of Noise
Finding the Cause of Noise Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference: Possible Source of Noise Isolation Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see Other electronic devices if the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears. -
Page 58: 500 Series™ Fishfinder Accessories
AND a transducer with temperature built in is connected at the same time, the TS-W or TG-W accessory will override the temperature built into the transducer. Be sure to check out our web site www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird® Fishfinder! NOTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. -
Page 59: Specifications
IPX Rating ..IP67 Waterproof/Submersible @ 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight NOTE: Humminbird® verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition and slope. -
Page 60: Glossary
Fish and other objects close to the bottom that fall within the dead zone will probably not be visible in the sonar beam. Precision sonar beams, such as the Humminbird® 20° beam, have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams. - Page 61 Noise appears as random “dots“ on the display and is caused by a variety of sources. Many Humminbird® products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate (also, see Troubleshooting).
- Page 62 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 63 Thermoclines Water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonar reflection due to the density of the differing water temperatures. Typically a thermocline will appear as a continuous band across the display at some distance above the bottom contour. Thermoclines are of interest to anglers because fish will suspend above or below the thermocline as they seek the optimum temperature and oxygen levels.
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Page 65: 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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