Humminbird 531444-1_A, 323, 300 series manual Thank You, Table of Contents

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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 Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website

at 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.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.

WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

Humminbird®, DualBeam PLUS™, SmartCast®, Selective Fish ID+TM, WhiteLine®, QuadraBeam™, RTS®, X-PressTMMenu, Fish ID+TM, WideSide®, Structure ID®, TrueArchTM, UltraBlackTM, Angler Profile PresetsTM, and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.

© 2005 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents

 

How Sonar Works

1

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

4

What’s On the Display

5

Views

7

Sonar View

8

Understanding Sonar History

9

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window

10

Freeze Frame

10

Bottom Presentation

11

Sonar Zoom View

13

200/83 kHz Split Sonar View

14

Big Digits View

15

Circular Flasher View

15

Key Functions

16

POWER/LIGHT Key

16

VIEW Key

16

MENU Key

17

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

17

EXIT Key

18

Powering Up the Unit

18

The Menu System

19

Start-Up Options Menu

21

Normal Operation

21

Simulator

22

System Status

23

Sonar X-Press™ Menu

24

Sensitivity

25

Upper Range

 

(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits and Circular Flasher Views only)

26

Lower Range

27

Chart Speed

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Contents Operations Manual Table of Contents Thank YouTroubleshooting Alarms Menu TabSetup Menu Tab Specifications Glossary Contact HumminbirdHow Sonar Works DualBeam Plus Sonar Soft Bottom RTS Real Time Sonar Window What’s On the DisplayBait Ball Hard Bottom Rocky Bottom Temperature water Do Not print this Views Sonar ViewFreeze Frame Understanding Sonar HistoryReal Time Sonar RTS Window Bottom Presentation Sonar Zoom View 200/83 kHz Split Sonar ViewKey Functions POWER/LIGHT KeyBig Digits View Circular Flasher ViewWAY Cursor Control Key Powering Up the UnitMenu Key Exit KeySonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Menu SystemSimulator Start-Up Options MenuNormal Operation System Status Sonar X-PressTMMenu Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to SystemExit System Status by powering your Fishing System off Operation and the input voltageSensitivity To adjust the SensitivityTo adjust the Upper Range Upper RangeTo adjust the Chart Speed Chart SpeedTo adjust the Lower Range Lower RangeBottom Range Zoom LevelBottom Lock To use Beam Select Sonar Menu TabBeam Select Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menuFish ID+TM To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingTo change the RTS Window setting Fish ID SensitivityDepth Lines Zoom WidthKHz Sensitivity Max Depth Surface ClutterNoise Filter Water Type Alarms Menu TabTo change the Water Type setting Low Battery Alarm Depth AlarmFish ID Alarm Temp AlarmTo change the Alarm Tone setting Alarm ToneSetup Menu Tab Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menuUnits Temp User ModeUnits Depth Units DistanceSelect Views Triplog ResetRestore Defaults Temp Offset Select ReadoutsDepth Offset Speed Calibration TroubleshootingTo change the Speed Calibration setting Finding the Cause of Noise Display ProblemsProblem Possible Cause IsolationSonar Terms SpecificationsGlossary 531444-1A 323ManEnglish.qxd 11/5/2005 1234 PM 531444-1A 323ManEnglish.qxd 11/5/2005 1234 PM Receiver See Transmitter 531444-1A 323ManEnglish.qxd 11/5/2005 1234 PM Contact Humminbird