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M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 2 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 4 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Table of Contents Sonar X-Press™ Menu Table of Contents 22 Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 23 Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only).............................. 24 Lower Range .................................................................................
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 6 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com How Sonar Works DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Matrix™ Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer. Your Matrix™ 77c uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 8 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com What’s On the Display The Matrix™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. 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. Temperature - water surface temperature.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 10 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Views The views available on your Matrix™ Fishing System are: • • • • Sonar View Zoom View 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View Big Digits View. Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views in reverse order.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 12 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Understanding Sonar History Sonar Zoom View It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix™ Fishing System display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 14 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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 of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 16 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Bottom Presentation As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display. A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 18 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Key Functions MENU Key Your Matrix™ Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience. The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 20 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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 Fishing System will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 22 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com The Menu System The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu system are: Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:29 PM Page 24 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Start-Up Options Menu Simulator Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up Options menu. Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix™ Fishing System before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation, providing a randomly-updated display.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 26 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com System Status Sonar X-Press™ Menu Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 28 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Sensitivity Upper Range Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 30 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Lower Range Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode. Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 32 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com 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 the Sonar tab. Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available on the X-Press™ Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 34 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Fish ID+™ Beam Select Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. The blended information is shown in the Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 36 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Fish Sensitivity 83 kHz Sensitivity Fish Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 38 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Surface Clutter Noise Filter (Advanced) (Advanced) Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode).
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 40 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Water Type Alarms Menu Tab (Advanced) From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the default selection. Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by pressing any key.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 42 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Depth Alarm Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 44 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Setup Menu Tab Units - Depth From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected. Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depthrelated readouts. NOTE: Units - Temp 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 46 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Units - Speed Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, or if a GPS Receiver is connected. To change the Units - Speed setting: 1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu. 2.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 48 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only) Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 50 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Depth Offset (Advanced) Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 52 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Views Menu Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected. This menu tab allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 54 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Troubleshooting Display Problems Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 56 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Finding the Cause of Noise Matrix™ Fishing System Accessories Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference: Accessories customize the Matrix™ Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology.
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 58 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Specifications Notes Depth Capability ............................................................................ 1500 ft (500 m) Power Output ........................................ 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Operating Frequency ............................ 200 kHz and 83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ Area of Coverage ..............................................................
M77_Man_Eng_531350-1_B.qxd 1/3/2005 4:30 PM Page 60 www.reelschematic.com www.reelschematic.com Contact Humminbird® Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways: By Telephone (Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time): 1-800-633-1468 By e-mail (typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days): custserv@johnsonoutdoors.
