Humminbird WIDE Paramount 3D - Manual (Page 22)

Once the Simulator mode is selected, the next screen will allow you to
select either "down" simulator or "side" simulator. The "down" selection
simulates normal operation of the unit with the Six-beam transducer
connected. "Down" simulator is the default setting, so if no adjustment is
made, the down simulator will be selected. The "side" simulator simulates
operation with a Wide Side transducer connected. This is an excellent way
to see if you like the way the unit works using the optional Wide Side
transducer.
When in Simulator operation, the Wide 3D Paramount responds to control inputs as if it is in
actual operation, so feel free to experiment with the many features and functions to customize the
Wide 3D Paramount for your particular operation. The unit will also simulate the Temp/Speed
accessory by showing water temperature and boat speed readings. To exit Simulator mode,
power the unit off.
FEATURE MEMORY
If your Wide 3D Paramount is installed with a transducer connected, any changes you make to
the user settings (see Control Functions) while in Simulator are retained in the unit's memory.
This allows you to use simulator to experiment with the various set-up options, and retain your
selected settings for normal operation.
If you are using the Wide 3D Paramount in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any
selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The Wide 3D Paramount will return to
Factory Settings, if no transducer is connected.
IMPORTANT.- A transducer must be connected to the Wide 3D Paramount in order to retain user
settings selected when in simulator mode. If no transducer is detected, the unit defaults to factory
options when powered off.
WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN
Your Wide 3D Paramount uses a 240 x 320 matrix film Super-Twist LCD display. This type of
display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures.
The presentation of information on-screen may take one of several forms depending on the type
of transducer being used, whether or not the Temp/Speed sensor is connected, and the current
setting of various user options. See Advanced Operation for information on custom screen
options.
NOTE: When in simulator mode, the word "simulator" occasionally appears on the display
indicating that the information onscreen is not real sonar data.
The Wide 3D Paramount gives you four basic ways to
view the bottom terrain: 3D view, 2D view, Combo view,
and the Monster Digits view. Simply pressing the VIEW
button will toggle these options. The default view, which is
selected when you first power the unit, is the 3D view
shown in Figure A. The sonar returns from each of the six
elements are combined to create a wire-frame type 3-D
representation of bottom terrain and target location. The
initial screen layout takes one of two forms depending on
whether the speed/temp accessory is installed. Figure A
shows the default view when the accessory is installed.
The boat icon represents the location of the user's boat
relative to the on-screen information.