Humminbird Model Matrix 87 manual How Sonar Works, DualBeam Plus Sonar, QuadraBeam Sonar

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Daylight Savings Time (Advanced)

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Position Format (Advanced)

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Time Format (Advanced, International Only)

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Date Format (Advanced, International Only)

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NMEA Output (Advanced)

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Sonar

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Views Menu Tab

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Accessories Menu Tab

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Troubleshooting

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Matrix™ Doesn’t Power Up

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Matrix™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached

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Display Problems

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Finding the Cause of Noise

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Matrix™ Accessories

80

Specifications

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Contact Humminbird®

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NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors, please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 to locate the distributor nearest you.

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable Only) or (with Optional- Purchase QuadraBeam™/WideSide® Transducer) or (with Temp/Speed 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.

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; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than ¼ of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Your Matrix™ 87c is shipped with a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended together, viewed separately or compared side- by-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is ideal for a wide range of conditions - from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.

QuadraBeam™ Sonar

(with Optional-Purchase QuadraBeam™ Transducer)

Your Matrix™ 87c also supports QuadraBeam™ sonar with the purchase of an additional QuadraBeam™ transducer. QuadraBeam™ sonar provides an extremely wide 90° area of coverage. QuadraBeam™ starts with two 45° 455 kHz beams for a continuous 90° of uninterrupted side to side coverage to 160 feet. These Side Structure locating beams reveal fish and structure to the left and right of your boat near the bottom. For structure directly below your boat, Quadrabeam™ uses DualBeam PLUS™ technology.

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Contents Matrix 87c Operations Manual Table of Contents Thank YouAlarms Menu Tab Setup Menu TabSonar X-Press Menu Sonar Views Only Navigation X-Press Menu Navigation Views OnlyDualBeam Plus Sonar How Sonar WorksQuadraBeam Sonar WideSide Sonar How GPS and Cartography WorkMulti-Media Card MMC With Optional-Purchase WideSide TransducerKHz Blue Fish Symbol KHz Orange Fish SymbolWhat’s On the Sonar Display High Sonar Intensity Return Bait BallSonar View ViewsSonar views Real Time Sonar RTS Window Understanding Sonar HistoryBottom Presentation Sonar Zoom View 200/83 kHz Split Sonar ViewBig Digits View Side Beam ViewBig Digits View Side Beam ViewBird’s Eye View WideSide ViewBird’s Eye View Chart View Chart View with Active CursorCombo View View OrientationViewing Cartography Introduction to NavigationWaypoints, Routes and Tracks Waypoints, Routes and TracksSave, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Navigate to a Waypoint or PositionChart View with Grid Chart View with TargetAdd a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Save or Clear a Current Track Save, Edit or Delete a RouteEdit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks POWER/LIGHT Key Key FunctionsView Key Info KeyAccessory Bus Powering Up the UnitGoto Key Zoom +/- KeySonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Main Menu System Normal User ModeMenu System Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix off Exit the Simulator by powering your Matrix offStart-Up Options Menu Normal OperationSystem Status Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Matrix offPC Connect Sonar X-Press Menu Side ViewSensitivity Sonar Views OnlyChart Speed Upper RangeLower Range Side Beam RangeTo adjust the Bottom View Bottom ViewNavigation X-Press Menu Navigation Views OnlyCancel Navigation Save Current TrackClear Current Track Save Current RouteRemove Grid Sonar WindowSonar Menu Tab Only if a Grid is ActiveBeam Select Fish ID+To use Beam Select Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menuFish Sensitivity KHz SensitivityKHz Balance WideSide SensitivitySurface Clutter Depth LinesNoise Filter Max Depth Water TypeTransducer Select Navigation Menu TabWaypoints TracksRoutes Chart Detail Level Map BordersLat/Lon Grid Spot SoundingsGrid Rotation Trackpoint IntervalTrack Min Distance Map DatumAlarms Menu Tab Clear Map OffsetDelete All Nav Data To Clear Map OffsetDepth Alarm Fish ID AlarmLow Battery Alarm Temp AlarmDrift Alarm Arrival AlarmAlarm Tone Setup Menu Tab Units DepthUnits Temp Units DistanceUser Mode Triplog ResetRestore Defaults Units SpeedSelect Readouts Depth OffsetTemp Offset Speed CalibrationLocal Time Zone Daylight Savings TimePosition Format Time FormatNmea Output SonarAccessories Menu Tab TroubleshootingMatrix Doesn’t Power Up Matrix Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer AttachedDisplay Problems Problem Possible CauseFinding the Cause of Noise IsolationMatrix Accessories SpecificationsContact Humminbird
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