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587ci HD, 587ci HD DI, 597ci HD,
587ci HD, 587ci HD DI, 597ci HD,
597ci HD DI, and 597ci HD XD
597ci HD DI, and 597ci HD XD
Combo Operations Manual
Combo Operations Manual
531823-4EN_B
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Thank You! Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #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 pe
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NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model. NOTE: To purchase accessories for your fishfinder, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. ROHS STATEMENT: Product designed and intended as a fixed inst
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Table of Contents Power On 1 How Sonar Works 2 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (DualBeam PLUS™ models only [587ci HD, 597ci HD]) ............ 4 Down Imaging™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ models only [587ci HD DI, 597ci HD DI]) ............................................ 5 Xtreme Depth Sonar (Xtreme Depth Series™ models only [597ci HD XD])........................ 6 Dual Beam Ice Transducer (with optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer).................... 7 How GPS Works 8 What’s on the 500 Series™ Control Head 9
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Table of Contents What’s on the Down Imaging™ Display (Down Imaging™ models only [587ci HD DI, 597ci HD DI]) 26 Understanding the Down Imaging™ Display ........................................................ 28 Interpreting the Display .......................................................................................... 28 Down Imaging™ Sensitivity.................................................................................... 29 Freeze Frame and Active Cursor..........................
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Table of Contents The Menu System 72 Start-Up Options Menu 73 Normal...................................................................................................................... 73 Simulator ................................................................................................................ 74 System Status ........................................................................................................ 74 Self Test.....................................................
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Table of Contents Flasher X-Press™ Menu (Circular Flasher View only) 91 Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................. 92 Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 92 Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, and Big Digits Views only) ...................................................................................... 92 Lower Range .....
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Table of Contents Remove Target (only if a Target is Active) .................................................................. 103 Remove Grid (only if a Grid is Active) ........................................................................ 103 Sonar Window (Combo View only) .......................................................................... 103 Waypoint [Name] (Most recently-created waypoint) .................................................. 103 Reset XTE (only when navigating) .....
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Table of Contents Bottom View ........................................................................................................ 117 Zoom Width ........................................................................................................ 118 50 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced, XD Sonar only [597ci HD XD]) .................................... 118 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar only [587ci HD, 597ci HD]) ...............................................................
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Table of Contents Map Datum (Advanced) .......................................................................................... 128 Course Projection Line .......................................................................................... 129 Continuous Navigation Mode .............................................................................. 129 Chart Menu Tab 130 Lat/Lon Grid...........................................................................................................
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Table of Contents Units - Distance .................................................................................................. 140 Units - Speed ...................................................................................................... 140 User Mode .......................................................................................................... 141 Language (International Models only)...................................................................... 141 Triplog R
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Table of Contents Specifications 152 Glossary 156 Contact Humminbird® 164 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613. NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only) require the purc
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Power On Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head. 597ci HD XD Title Screen 1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. 3. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. See Start-Up Options Menu for more information. • If a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Op
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How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder 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. S
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When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, and structure appears. The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited. High frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve greater
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DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (DualBeam PLUS™ models only [587ci HD, 597ci HD]) Your 587ci HD/597ci HD Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared side- by-s
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Down Imaging™ Sonar (Down Imaging™ models only [587ci HD DI, 597ci HD DI]) Your 587ci HD DI/597ci HD DI Fishfinder uses Down Imaging™ technology. The Down 45° 800kHz Imaging™ transducer scans the water with 75° 455kHz razor-thin, high-definition beams. The beams 16° 455kHz are wide (side to side) but very thin front to 25° back. 200kHz 75 Degree Total Coverage The Down Imaging™ beams can be operated at two frequencies: 455 kHz (75°) or 800 kHz (45°). Select 455 kHz for the best overall image qua
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Xtreme Depth Sonar (Xtreme Depth Series™ models only [597ci HD XD]) Your 597ci HD XD Fishfinder uses the XD transducer to provide extreme depth coverage with DualBeam PLUS™ technology. The Xtreme Depth sonar beams can be operated at two frequencies: 50 kHz (74°) and 200 kHz (20°). The wide, 50 kHz beam transmits at a low frequency to provide greater depth coverage, up to 2500 ft (762 m). The narrow, 200 kHz center beam transmits at a high frequency to provide maximum detail at shallower depths.
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Dual Beam Ice Transducer (with optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer) The XI 9 20 Ice Transducer provides selectable dual-frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage. Selectable dual- frequency gives you the option of two beams, and both beams will cover the bottom and provide high definition. The 20° center beam provides the highest definition, while the 60° beam provides wider coverage. Depth capability is affected by such factors as bottom hardness and water conditions. Whether fishing in
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How GPS Works Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from satellites that are visible to it. Based on time differences between each received signal, the GPS receiver determines its distance to
