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- Page 1 M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 1 Matrix™ 77c Matrix™ 77c Operations Manual Operations Manual 531350-1_B...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. 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 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver), or (with PC Connect Cable 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.
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Page 4: How Sonar Works
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Matrix™ Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your Matrix™ 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 5: What's On The Display
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM What’s On the Display The Matrix™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor. -
Page 6: Views
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Views The views available on your Matrix™ Fishing System are: • Sonar View • Zoom View • 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View • Big Digits View. Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views. -
Page 7: Understanding Sonar History
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix™ 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 8: 200/83 Khz Split Sonar View
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM 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. -
Page 9: Bottom Presentation
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM 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 10: Key Functions
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Key Functions Your Matrix™ 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 FishFinder on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and background color of the display. -
Page 11: Exit Key
Operations Manual for additional details. NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, GPS Functionality 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. Page 20 This is a typical title screen for the Matrix™... -
Page 12: The Menu System
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM 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™... -
Page 13: Start-Up Options Menu
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM 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 14: System Status
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. -
Page 15: Sensitivity
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. 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 16: Lower Range
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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 17: Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View Only)
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View Only) Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available on the X-Press™ Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together. To adjust the Zoom Level: 1. -
Page 18: Beam Select
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Beam Select Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. -
Page 19: Fish Sensitivity
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Fish Sensitivity Fish 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. This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish. -
Page 20: Surface Clutter (Advanced)
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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 21: Water Type (Advanced)
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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 22: Depth Alarm
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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 23: Setup Menu Tab
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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: Units - Temp Units - Distance (If Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected) Units - Speed (If Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver is Connected) -
Page 24: Units - Speed (With Temp/Speed Or Gps Receiver)
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) 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 a GPS Receiver is connected. To change the Units - Speed setting: 1. -
Page 25: Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only)
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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 26 M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Depth Offset (Advanced) 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.
- Page 27 (no accessories attached) NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, GPS Functionality 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...
- Page 28 1/3/2005 4:30 PM 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.
- Page 29 HumminbirdPC™ software downloaded from our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix™ Fishing System. Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your Matrix™ Fishing System! OTE: Each accessory requires a separate purchase. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 for...
- Page 30 M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Specifications Depth Capability ... 1500 ft (500 m) Power Output ... 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Operating Frequency ... 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ Area of Coverage ... 60° @ -10 dB in 83 kHz Target Separation ...
- Page 31 M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 60 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): custserv@johnsonoutdoors.com...