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  • Page 1 161 GPS Chartplotter 161 GPS Chartplotter Operations Manual Operations Manual 531480 1_C...
  • Page 2 Thank You! www.humminbird.com WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents How Sonar Works Single Beam Sonar ..............3 How GPS and Cartography Work What’s On the Display Views...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Key Functions POWER/LIGHT Key ............. . . 24 VIEW Key .
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Navigation X-Press Menu (Navigation views only) Waypoint [Name] ......41 (only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Cursor To Waypoint .
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Track Min Distance ........... . . 60 (Advanced) Map Datum .
  • Page 7 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed) require the purchase of a separate accessory. 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.

  • Page 8: How Sonar Works

    How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 100 Series Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your 100 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 9 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. High frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution.

  • Page 10: Single Beam Sonar

    Single Beam Sonar Your 100 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200 kHz Single Beam sonar system with a 20° area of coverage. The 20° beam is focused on the bottom, to show you structure, weeds and cover. How GPS and Cartography Work Your 100 Series Fishing System also supports GPS and chartplotting, and uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater...
  • Page 11 GPS uses a constellation of 24 satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present position is determined by receiving signals from up to 16 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites. All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal once per second at exactly the same time.

  • Page 12: What's On The Display

    What’s On the Display The 100 Series can display a variety of useful information about the area under and Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can water becomes too shallow. depth of a sonar return and bottom depth Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached, the 100 Series...
  • Page 13 adjacent to your boat, including the following items: be positioned in the Sonar View to provide below the cursor. Structure - where fish may be hiding. 200 kHz, Narrow Beam Shaded Fish Symbol Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year.

  • Page 14: Views

    Views The views available on your 100 Series Fishing System are: Sonar views: Navigation views: • Sonar View • Bird’s Eye View • Zoom View • Chart View • Big Digits View • Combo View. • Circular Flasher View. NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update immediately (i.e.

  • Page 15: Sonar 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;...

  • Page 16: Understanding Sonar History

    Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the 100 Series Fishing System 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 17: Freeze Frame

    Freeze Frame 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. The RTS®...
  • 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.

  • Page 19: Sonar Zoom View

    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.

  • Page 20: 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 100 Series Fishing System. The Triplog shows distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset.

  • Page 21: Bird's Eye View

    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.

  • Page 22: Chart View

    Chart View Chart View - This view shows cartography from the built-in Uni-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 23: Combo View

    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. Combo View Depth Sonar Window Map Scale...

  • Page 24: Viewing Cartography

    Viewing Cartography In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography-related functions that you can access using various keys. Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed. When you do this, a bull's eye cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen.

  • Page 25: Introduction To Navigation

    Introduction to Navigation Use the 100 Series Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a savable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

  • Page 26: Save, Edit Or Delete A Waypoint

    Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint. Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo view, use the Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint.

  • Page 27: Navigate To A Waypoint Or Position

    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.

  • Page 28: Add A Waypoint Target Or Trolling Grid

    Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Waypoint Target 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;...

  • Page 29: 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 System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab.

  • Page 30: Save Or Clear A Current Track

    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.

  • Page 31: Key Functions

    Key Functions Your 100 Series 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 100 Series Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.

  • Page 32: Menu Key

    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. X-Press Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-Press Menu.

  • Page 33: Mark Key

    MARK Key Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. GOTO Key If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint.

  • Page 34: Powering Up The Unit

    Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer. 161 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.
  • Page 35 Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the 4-WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab, and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab, then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab.

  • Page 36: Start-Up Options Menu

    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.

  • Page 37: Simulator

    Simulator Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 100 Series 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.

  • Page 38: Self Test

    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. System Status Self Test Screen Accessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.

  • Page 39: Gps Diagnostic View

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

  • Page 40: Sonar X-Press Menu

    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.

  • Page 41: Sensitivity

    Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on 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 42: Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits And Circular Flasher Views Only)

    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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode) and can only be accessed from the Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views.

  • Page 43: Lower Range

    Lower Range Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that 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.

  • Page 44: Chart Speed

    Chart Speed 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 in the Sonar Views 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 45: Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View Only When Bottom Lock Is On)

    Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom view only when Bottom Lock is On) Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column, measured up from the bottom, is shown in the Sonar Zoom View. Choose a small value to see low- lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return.

  • Page 46: Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)

    Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) 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.

  • Page 47: Menu (Navigation Views Only)

    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.

  • Page 48: Waypoint [Name] (Only With An Active Cursor On A Waypoint)

    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. 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.

  • Page 49: Cursor To Waypoint (Chart Or Combo View Only)

    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 item appears only if you have saved waypoints. To move cursor to a saved waypoint: 1.

  • Page 50: Clear Current Track

    Clear Current Track Clear Current Track allows you to clear the 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. 3.

  • Page 51: Cancel Navigation ( Only When Navigating)

    Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) 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 Navigation X-Press menu.

  • Page 52: Remove Grid (Only If Grid Is Active)

    Remove Grid (only if a Grid is Active) 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.

  • Page 53: Waypoint [Name] (Most Recently-Created Waypoint)

    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 fishfinder for this menu choice to appear. To view the Waypoint [Name] Submenu: 1.

  • Page 54: Sonar Menu Tab

    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.

  • Page 55: Fish Id+ Tm

    Fish ID+ 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 56: Fish Id Sensitivity

    Fish ID Sensitivity Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish 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 57: Zoom Width

    Zoom Width Zoom Width adjusts the width of the Zoom window on the Sonar Zoom View. To change the Zoom Width Setting: 1. Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Width setting.

  • Page 58: Surface Clutter (Advanced)

    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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

  • Page 59: Noise Filter (Advanced)

    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 choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).

  • Page 60: Water Type (Advanced)

    Water Type (Advanced) 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).

  • Page 61: Navigation Menu Tab

    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...

  • Page 62: Current Track

    Current Track Current Track allows you to view the Current Track submenu. 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. Current Track Submenu The Current Track Submenu contains the following menu choices: Save Current Track allows you to save the current track.

  • Page 63: Saved Tracks

    Saved Tracks Saved Tracks allows you to view the Saved Tracks submenu. 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. 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...

  • Page 64: Waypoints

    Waypoints Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu. 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. Waypoints Submenu The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices: Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately.

  • Page 65: Routes

    Routes Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu. 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. 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.

  • Page 66: Chart Orientation

    Chart Orientation Chart Orientation allows you to select whether 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.

  • Page 67: Trackpoint Interval

    Trackpoint Interval Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time 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.

  • Page 68: Map Datum (Advanced)

    Map Datum (Advanced) Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the 100 Series Fishing System to match those of a paper map. The Map Datum menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To change the Map Datum setting: 1.

  • Page 69: Chart Menu Tab

    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.

  • Page 70: Chart Detail Level

    Chart Detail Level Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much 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 71: Map Borders

    Map Borders Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders. A Map Border indicates an area which contains a different map. Map Borders Map Borders To change the Map Borders setting: 1. Highlight Map Borders on the Chart main menu. 2.

  • Page 72: Set Simulation Position (Advanced)

    Set Simulation Position (Advanced) Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the Simulator. The Set Simulation Position menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). To set the Simulation Position: 1.

  • Page 73: Set Map Offset (Advanced)

    Set Map Offset (Advanced) Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the 100 Series . 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.

  • Page 74: Alarms Menu Tab

    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.

  • Page 75: Depth Alarm

    Depth Alarm Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. 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.

  • Page 76: Low Battery Alarm

    Low Battery Alarm Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input 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 100 Series 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 77: Off Course Alarm

    Off Course Alarm Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has 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.

  • Page 78: Drift Alarm

    Drift Alarm Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the 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.

  • Page 79: Setup Menu Tab

    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.

  • Page 80: Units - Depth

    Units - Depth Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth- related readouts. To change the Units - Depth setting: 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth setting.

  • Page 81: Units - Speed

    Units - Speed Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a 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.

  • Page 82: Triplog Reset

    Triplog Reset Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if the GPS Receiver is connected. The Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed.

  • Page 83: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)

    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 5 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;...

  • Page 84: Depth Offset (Advanced)

    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.

  • Page 85: Temp Offset

    Temp Offset (Advanced) 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.

  • Page 86: Local Time Zone

    Local Time Zone (Advanced) 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).

  • Page 87: Position Format

    Position Format (Advanced) 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.

  • Page 88: Date Format

    Date Format (Advanced, International only) 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).
  • Page 89 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 90: Views Menu Tab

    Views Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control 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 91: 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. 100 Series Doesn’t Power Up...

  • Page 92: 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 93: 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 Other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re-appears.

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Transducer......................XHS-9-20-T Transducer Cable Length ..................20 ft (6 m) Current Draw ......................0.383 Amps 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 95: Glossary

    When speed input is available, the Big Digits View also shows the TripLog. See TripLog. Bottom Black: Bottom Black is a Humminbird® feature that "fills in" the area of the display below the bottom contour. Bottom Black is preferred by some anglers because of its high contrast and easy readability, even though it can obscure bottom hardness information.
  • Page 96 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 97 ID+ determines that a sonar return is likely to be a fish. See Fish ID+ Freeze Frame: Freeze Frame is a Humminbird® feature that pauses the sonar scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied with greater detail. See Instant Image Update.
  • Page 98 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. Due to the speed of sound in water, this can result in less responsiveness because the unit has to wait for a longer period of time to receive the sonar signal.
  • Page 99 See 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...
  • Page 100 Additionally, the mount offers 90° tilt and 360° swivel capability to adjust the viewing angle of the unit as you move about the boat. Real Time Sonar: Real Time Sonar is a Humminbird® technology that delivers ultra- fast sonar transmitter/receiver operation and results in a more detailed instantaneous view of what is under the boat.
  • Page 101 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 102 (i.e. two fish hanging very close, or a fish hanging very close to structure). Humminbird® fishfinders provide a very good 2 1/2 inches of target separation in shallower than 100 feet of depth. Target separation decreases as depth increases due to the need for longer Pulse Width to achieve greater depth.
  • Page 103 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.
  • Page 104 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 105 Chartplotter: Chartplotter describes a navigation device that shows Present Position on a Map, along with Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes. All Chartplotters are also considered Trackplotters. All Humminbird® GPS Combo units are Chartplotters. See Trackplotter. Cold Start: Cold Start refers to the procedure that a GPS receiver must perform when it does not have historical information regarding its current location.
  • Page 106 A series of geosynchronous satellites broadcast a unique signal toward the earth once per second. A GPS receiver, such as that included with many Humminbird® products, receives the signals from these satellites and is able to determine position based on very slight differences in the time each signal is received and the receiver’s...
  • Page 107 North and is constant for all points on the earth. Most GPS units default to True North as the setting. The GPS heading may vary from the boat compass heading because the compass uses Magnetic North. Humminbird® GPS units provide the option of selecting True or Magnetic readouts by using the North Reference menu.
  • Page 108 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 109 GPS receiver’s memory. This can include a marker buoy, dock, fishing hole or anywhere else the user may want to return to. Humminbird® products offer the ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location. Depth, Date and Time of Day when the waypoint was created is also saved.
  • Page 110 Notes...
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