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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 1
Matrix™ 77c
Matrix™ 77c
Operations Manual
Operations Manual
531350-1_B
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 2 Thank You! Table of Contents Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® How Sonar Works 1 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 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar 2 harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Table of Contents Depth Offset (Advanced).................................................................................................................. 45 Sonar X-Press™ Menu 22 Temp Offset (Advanced) .................................................................................................................. 45 Sensitivity ............................................................................................
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 6 How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Matrix™ Fishing System uses sonar Your Matrix™ 77c uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended together, directly below the transducer. viewed separately or compared side-by-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is id
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 8 What’s On the Display The Matrix™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: High Sonar Intensity Return Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Bait Ball Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor. Thermoclines -
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 10 Upper Views Depth Range The views available on your Matrix™ Fishing System are: Temperature • Sonar View Triplog w/ • Zoom View Temp/Speed • 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View RTS® or GPS Window Receiver • Big Digits View. Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles Speed w/ through the available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles Lower Temp/Speed Range through the available views in revers
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 12 Understanding Sonar History Sonar Zoom View It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix™ Fishing System display. Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within the water. Each vertical band of data received by the con
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 14 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed and Triplog information are displayed side of the screen. Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 16 WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar Bottom Presentation returns in white, resulting in a distinctive As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a outline. This has the benefit of clearly profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the defining the bottom on the display. return charted on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a th
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 18 Key Functions MENU Key Your Matrix™ Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that The MENU key is used to access the menu system. work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience. Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. POWER/LIGHT Key X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once for the So
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 20 EXIT Key Powering Up the Unit The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation: Turn on your Matrix™ Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. Your • If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm. Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator • If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return operation, depe
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 22 User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who The Menu System desire the highest level of control over the Fishing System and Normal Mode for The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced of the menu system are: menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific men
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 24 Start-Up Options Menu Simulator Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix™ Fishing System before taking Options menu. your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position through this manual while using the
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 26 System Status Sonar X-Press™ Menu Use System Status to view system connections and The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides access to the to conduct a unit self-test. settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the The following screens are displayed in turn when you Sonar X-Press™ Menu. press the VIEW button when using System Status: NOTE: Upper Range only appears in Advanced User • Self Test Mod
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 28 Sensitivity Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only) Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. Split Sonar and Big Digits Views. The Upper Range menu choice is
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 30 Lower Range Chart Speed Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting shown. A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most ang
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 32 Zoom Level Sonar Menu Tab (Sonar Zoom View Only) Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only the Sonar tab. available on the X-Press™ Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together. NOTE: 83 kHz Sensitivity, Depth Lin
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 34 Fish ID+™ Beam Select Fish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are transducer will be displayed on the screen. met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended. The Split Sonar that has been classified
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 36 Fish Sensitivity 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced) Fish Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the 83 kHz displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity Selectin
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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 38 Surface Clutter Noise Filter (Advanced) (Advanced) Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The sources such as your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices. The Noise Filter Surface Clutter menu choice is available when Use
