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Humminbird Single Beam 105SX Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 Operations Manual ®...

  • Page 2: Thank You

    THANK YOU 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 Guarantee - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Beginning Installation ......5 Section 2: USING THE 105SX..... . . 6 How Sonar Works .

  • Page 4: Section 1: Installation Preparation

    ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement and expand the capability of your new 105SX. These accessories are designed with the same high standards and are backed by the same one- year warranty. The Humminbird Accessory catalog included with your unit contains descriptions of the many accessories available and ordering information.

  • Page 5: Installation Preparation

    Determining How to Mount the Transducer The 105SX includes a model XHS- 6-24 transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat, or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass hull boat.

  • Page 6: Alternative Transducers And Mounting Methods

    ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 105SX comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may require a different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs.

  • Page 7: Transducer Exchange

    BEGINNING INSTALLATION Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method, you can begin installation of the 105SX. The fold out installation guide included provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of the control head and transducer. For transom mount transducer installations, you will need the mounting template in the center of this manual.

  • Page 8: Section 2: Using The 105Sx

    It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal. The 105SX is a 200kHz, single-beam fishfinder. The 200 kHz frequency provides excellent sonar resolution (the ability to distinguish small returns or returns which are close to the bottom), while providing depth capabilities to 600’...

  • Page 9: Simulator Operation

    USING THE 105SX SIMULATOR OPERATION SIMULATOR OPERATION The 105SX contains a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the water. The simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the 105SX. There are two ways to start the simulator. If...

  • Page 10: What You See On Screen

    USING THE 105SX WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN If you are using the 105SX in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The 105SX will return to Factory Settings, or options selected when last used with a transducer, if no transducer is connected.
  • Page 11 New sonar information appears on the right side of the graphic area of the display and moves to the left as new information is displayed. The 105SX automatically selects the Water Depth Depth Range appropriate depth range to show the depth of water beneath the Figure B transducer.
  • Page 12 The best way to learn to interpret structure is to operate the 105SX over a variety of known conditions and experiment with user functions to best represent those conditions on-screen.

  • Page 13: Control Functions

    “low,” and a third time turns the backlight off. The backlight is very effective for low-light and nighttime operation. When the backlight is on, the 105SX will consume more power than with the backlight off. This is important when using the 105SX in a portable configuration powered by a separate battery, or when powering the unit from a trolling motor battery.
  • Page 14 The three lower buttons, MENU, UP ARROW, and DOWN ARROW work together to control the 105SX menu-controlled user functions. Menu. MENU displays a menu on- Menu Heading screen for adjustment.
  • Page 15 Examples of these multi-step menus are Depth Range, Depth Alarm and Zoom. See the detailed description of each function for further explanation. Heading Up Arrow Option Down Arrow Option USING THE 105SX CONTROL FUNCTIONS Arrow Symbols Selected Setting Range of Adjustment Indicator...

  • Page 16: Menu Functions

    Menu Functions Sensitivity. The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The 105SX automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present. Noise can be...
  • Page 17 The 105SX automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water. The unit tries to maintain the...
  • Page 18 USING THE 105SX MENU FUNCTIONS Using manual Depth Range control, you can view sonar information from the area near the surface in greater detail. To return to automatic Depth Range control, press the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears on- screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO.
  • Page 19 USING THE 105SX MENU FUNCTIONS The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display. Zoom can either operate automatically, in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom, or manually, in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range.
  • Page 20 “Large fish only” setting, the 105SX alarms on only those targets that are represented by the large fish symbols. The 105SX can be set to alarm on only large and medium fish, or set to alarm on all fish.

  • Page 21: Menu Functions

    “raw” information. There is no inter- pretation made by the unit. Selecting ID Off also disables the fish alarm. ID + On enables the 105SX to interpret the raw sonar data and, using a variety of techniques, depict appropriate target returns as one of three different size fish symbols.
  • Page 22 This is useful for eliminating many small sonar returns when seeking larger species of fish. The 105SX remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off. Triplog. Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the Speed/Temp sensor.

  • Page 23: Section 3: Advanced Features

    The input voltage is useful for determining the condition of the charging system of the boat. When used in a portable application or whenever the 105SX is operated from a battery source, the voltage number can be used to determine battery life. The 105SX will operate at voltages from 10 to 20 VDC.

  • Page 24: Section 5: Maintenance And Warranty

    While this is often of interest to the user, it is primarily a diagnostic tool for the repair technician should the unit need service. MAINTENANCE Your 105SX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation with virtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your 105SX continues to deliver top performance.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    105SX, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling Customer Support or sending your unit in for repair. The 105SX contains several tools that can aid in determining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair the problem in many cases.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Warranty

    First, ensure that an appropriate transducer connector is positioned correctly in the connector holder, and that the unit is fully seated on the mount. The 105SX will work with the standard single beam transducer.
  • Page 27 4. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication. The 105SX will work reliably in water 3', or deeper. The depth is measured from the transducer, not necessarily from the surface.

  • Page 28: Warranty

    15" (38cm) from the prop. HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your 105SX are absolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or its accessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

  • Page 29: Service Policy

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY SERVICE POLICY SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only. This applies to Humminbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change without notice. All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications.

  • Page 30: Customer Resource Center

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTER CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTER If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Resource Center Hotline: Throughout the U.S. and Canada, hours are Monday-Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. Or visit our web site: www.humminbird.com for Product Support and troubleshooting guides.

  • Page 31: Specifications

    MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY Operating Frequency....... . 200 kHz Power Output ..2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) - 250 Watts (RMS) Area of Coverage .

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