Humminbird Model Matrix 87 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.

DualBeam PLUS™, Fish ID+™, Humminbird®, HumminbirdPC™, Matrix™, QuadraBeam™, RTS® Window, SmartCast®, WhiteLine®, X-Press™ Menu, Structure ID®, WideSide® and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.

© 2004 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.

Table of Contents
How Sonar Works	1
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar	1
QuadraBeam™ Sonar (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam™ Transducer)	1
Wideside® Sonar (with optional purchase WideSide® Transducer)	2
How GPS and Cartography Work	2
Multi-Media Card (MMC)	3
What’s On the Sonar Display	4
Views	6
Sonar View	7
Understanding Sonar History	8
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window	8
Bottom Presentation	9
Sonar Zoom View	10
200/83 kHz Split Sonar View	11
Big Digits View	12
Side Beam View	13
WideSide® View	14
Bird's Eye View	15
Chart View	16
Combo View	17
View Orientation	17
Viewing Cartography	18
Introduction to Navigation	19
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks	19
Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint	20
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position	21
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid	22
Save, Edit or Delete a Route	24
Save or Clear a Current Track	24
Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks	25
Key Functions	26
POWER/LIGHT Key	26
VIEW Key	26
INFO Key	26
MENU Key	27
4-WAY Cursor Control Key	27
MARK Key	27
GOTO Key	28
ZOOM (+/-) Key	28
EXIT Key	28

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