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Humminbird 515, 500 series manual Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode

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Sonar Tab,

User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the Fishfinder and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode. Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode. See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode.

Sonar Tab,

Normal Mode

Sonar Tab,

Advanced Mode

Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).

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Humminbird 515, 500 series manual Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode

Contents

500 Series Operations Manual 531521-1AThank You 2006 Humminbird, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reservedTable of Contents Powering Up the UnitHow Sonar Works What’s On the DisplayAlarms Menu Tab Setup Menu TabSonar X-Press Menu Sonar Menu TabTroubleshooting 500 Series Fishfinder AccessoriesSpecifications GlossaryHow Sonar Works Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points DualBeam Sonar Single Beam Sonar565 Fishfinders only QuadraBeam PLUS Sonar 575 Fishfinders onlyTemperature - water surface temperature Timer - elapsed time with Temp/Speed AccessoryDistance - distance traveled with Temp/Speed Accessory What’s On the DisplayStructure - where fish may be hiding Soft Bottom RTS Real Time Sonar Windowdevice is connected to the Fishfinder 200kHz,NarrowBeamShadedFishSymbolViews The views available on your Fishfinder are Sonar views Sonar ViewZoom View Big Digits View Side Beam View 575 Fishfinder onlySonar View Sonar ViewUnderstanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS WindowBottom Presentation Page Page Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View200/83 kHz Split Sonar View 575 Fishfinders onlyBig Digits View Side Beam View Depth Temperature Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window575 Fishfinders only 200 kHz Sonar History Window Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History WindowClassic layout The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left-looking sonar beams. New information appears at the top, and scrolls down the display Slanted layout This layout presents the two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam as three panels of historical data. This layout is presented as three slanted panels. New information appears on the right, and scrolls to the left Key Functions POWER/LIGHT KeyVIEW Key 4-WAY Cursor Control Key MENU KeyEXIT Key Powering Up the Unit 575 Title ScreenThe Menu System Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Exit Normal operation by powering your Fishfinder off Start-Up Options MenuNormal Operation Normal Simulator System StatusExit the Simulator by powering your Fishfinder off SimulatorSelf Test Accessory Test Exit System Status by powering your Fishfinder offSystem Status Self TestAccessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the systemSonar X-Press Menu NOTE Quad Layout only appears in Side Beam View on 575 FishfindersSonar X-Press Menu NOTE Zoom Level only appears in Sonar Zoom ViewSensitivity To adjust the Sensitivity1. Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar X-Press menu Upper Range To adjust the Upper RangeAdvanced Sonar, Split Sonar, Big Digits Views only Lower Range To adjust the Lower Range1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-Press menu To adjust the Chart Speed Chart Speed1. Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X-Press menu Bottom View Quad Layout Zoom LevelSonar Menu Tab Sonar MenuTo use Beam Select 1. Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu Beam Select575 Fishfinders only To turn Fish ID+ on or off Fish ID+1. Highlight Fish ID+ on the Sonar main menu To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting To change the RTS Window settingFish ID Sensitivity 1. Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menuZoom Width 83 kHz Sensitivity455 kHz Balance Depth Lines Surface Clutter To change the Surface Clutter settingAdvanced Noise Filter Max DepthWater Type Alarms Menu Tab Alarms MenuDepth Alarm Fish ID AlarmLow Battery Alarm Temp AlarmTo change the Low Battery Alarm setting 1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menuTo change the Alarm Tone setting Alarm Tone1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu Setup Menu Tab Setup Menu TabUnits - Temp Units - DepthUnits - Distance Units - Speed User ModeLanguage Triplog Reset Restore DefaultsAccessory Test Select ViewsSide Beam View 575 Fishfinders only Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Big Digits View Self TestTemperature Select ReadoutsSpeed TriplogDepth Offset Temp Offset Speed CalibrationTroubleshooting 500 Series Doesn’t Power Upthe power cable is properly connected to the control head the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 VoltsDisplay Problems ProblemThe control head loses If the power output of your boat’s engine is Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmissionfilter, or route the control head power and Finding the Cause of NoiseIsolation time to see if the noise reappears500 Series Fishfinder Accessories Specifications POLICY ON ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE ROHS STATEMENTWEEE STATEMENT CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 STATEMENTGlossary Sonar TermsPage Feature Memory Feature Memory is a Humminbird feature that retains the users menu settings in permanent memory. Settings are retained even when the unit is powered off indefinitely Page Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation. Many Humminbird products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows the user to clear the screen of noise that is difficult to eliminate Receiver See Transmitter Page Structure Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present a discontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish. This includes bottom contour features drop-offs, humps, and holes, standing structure stumps, timbers, brush piles and a wide range of other potential objects sunken boats, reefs. Humminbird units excel at showing structure with great detail over a wider area due to unique sonar configurations developed for the angler Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Monday - Friday 800 a.m. to 430 p.m. Central Standard Time typically we respond to your e-mail within three business daysService Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula, AL 36027 USA Contact Humminbird