Advanced Operation

Sonar Mode is used to select the Side-Looking mode of operation if the Wide Side transducer is used. This setting changes the mode of operation of the Wide Vision to present information gathered from either side of the boat, and should not be used with the normal transducer. Refer to "Wide Side Operation" for more detailed information.

User Level is used to select Normal or Advanced operation. Advanced mode performs several functions which will benefit the experienced user. Icons are not shown and numerical data is smaller to allow more of the display to be used for the picture of the bottom. Several other changes in operation occur which are designed to increase the speed of adjustments, and maximize the graphic use of the display. Refer to "Advanced Operation" for more detailed information.

Units-Speed allows a selection between displaying speed in MPH or KTS. MPH displays your boat's speed in statute miles per hour and KTS displays your boat's speed in knots or nautical miles per hour. Boat speed and water temperature features require the use of the temp/speed accessory.

The Wide Vision contains the unique ability to be adaptable in operation to match the experience level of the user. Users inexperienced in the operation of the Wide Vision should use the factory "Normal" setting. As your experience increases, you will benefit from many of the changes that occur when "Advanced" operating mode is selected. The selection is made in the System Menu and affects the following:

The base screen layout is modified to maximize the display for terrain and target presentation. To accomplish this, symbols such as Sensitivity setting, and Fish Alarm indicators, are removed.

When a menu adjustment is made, the menu goes off- screen in approximately half the normal time. Menus are abbreviated and after an adjustment is made only a small indicator remains at the top of the screen so that you can make quick adjustments. This lets the experienced user make adjustments, then quickly return to full-screen viewing.

These changes are designed to make the maximum use of the available screen resolution, and speed up

operations that restrict the view of the bottom.

WIDE SIDE OPERATION

Wide Side is an accessory transducer that gives your Wide Vision the capability of collecting sonar information from either side of your boat. Side-looking sonar is extremely valuable for bank fishing, or looking for bait fish in open water.

The Wide Side transducer contains 3 different elements which transmit signals to the left, right, and straight down from your boat. The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 degree area of coverage. This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat. The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. These side-looking elements can be used independently, or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat.