Humminbird Matrix 531338-1_A - Manual (Page 2)

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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.
Fish ID+™, FishingGPS®, Humminbird®, Matrix™, RTS®, SmartCast®, Structure ID®, Total Screen
Update®, WeatherSense®, WhiteLine®, and X-Press™ Menu are trademarked by or registered
trademarks of Humminbird®.
© 2004 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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How Sonar Works 1
3D Sonar ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2D Sonar ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
What’s On the Display (3D View) 3
What’s On the Display (2D View) 5
Views 7
3D Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3D/2D Sonar Combo View.......................................................................................................................... 9
6-Beam Sonar View .................................................................................................................................... 10
2D Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ............................................................................................................ 12
2D Zoom View................................................................................................................................................ 13
2D Big Digits View........................................................................................................................................ 14
Bottom Presentation .................................................................................................................................. 15
Key Functions 17
POWER/LIGHT Key ...................................................................................................................................... 17
VIEW Key ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
MENU Key ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ........................................................................................................................ 18
EXIT Key .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessory Bus 19
Powering Up the Unit 19
The Menu System 20
Start-Up Options Menu 22
Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................ 22
Simulator ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
System Status .............................................................................................................................................. 23
PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable Only)............................................................................................ 24
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