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If the depth line is On, it appears as a white horizontal line that you can move up
or down to measure the exact depth of an object.

If the depth value is On, it appears in the bottom left corner.

16.3

What does the sounder status bar show?

The status bar is shown at the top of all the Sounder screens. Use it to quickly
check the:

sonar frequency

type of view

depth at the current cursor position

16.4

Change the scroll speed

The scroll speed of the Sounder screen is affected by the depth of the water as well
as the scroll speed that you choose. Any change is applied only to your Sounder
screen. However, if another 8000i display unit is operating the sounder at a
different frequency to you, the scroll speed will slow.

Generally, the scroll speed slows down when the water depth increases because
the sonar signals have to travel over longer distances.

If you're looking for fish, a faster scroll speed combined with a slow boat speed -
typically between 2 and 6 knots - generally produces the best fish detail.

To change the scroll speed:

1. Display

the Sounder screen and the control panel. If you can't see the

Settings button, select Return.

2. Select

Settings.