Humminbird WIDE Paramount 3D - Manual (Page 42)

The sonar diagrams indicate the returned signal of each sonar pulse transmission. By analyzing
these diagrams, the user can gain additional insight into the performance of the unit.
The diagrams show time delay (distance) on the vertical axis, and amplitude or strength of return
on the horizontal axis. An "amplitude" number shows the relative strength of each return signal.
The depth number shows the depth of water beneath the boat as measured by each of the six
beams.
With the boat stationary over a flat, consistent bottom, the sonar returns from the left and right
beams should be similar. Any discrepancy between these signals may indicate a problem with the
location of the transducer. (Often voids or irregularities in the laminated hull of a fiberglass boat
will block or degrade one or more of the sonar signals.)
By referring to this screen prior to permanently mounting a through-the-hull transducer, the
location can be adjusted until no visible loss is observed.
The depth of the water beneath the boat is shown for each of the six beams. In operation, only
the two center beams are used to display this depth, however, the depth number is another
means of comparison.
When in diagnostic, two menus are available to the user: Depth Range, and Diagnostic. The
Depth Range menu can be used normally to control the range of information displayed in the
Diagnostic diagrams. The Diagnostic menu is used to exit the Diagnostic function and return to
the Start-Up screen.
USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS
The Wide 3D Paramount is designed to operate with the Six-Beam transducer included standard
with the product. The standard transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat, or bonded
to the inside of most fiberglass hulls. Six-beam transducers are also available in trolling motor
mounts, and bronze thru-hull type mounts.
The Wide 3D Paramount has the ability to use the standard Six-beam transducer simultaneously
with a secondary Single beam transducer. In the 2D view, the depth capability will increase to
1000'. The Wide 3D Paramount also has the ability to work with the Wide Side transducer. See
Available Accessories for selection of these transducers.
Extended Operation
The Extended transducer is a specialized "downlooking" transducer which is extremely useful for
deep water fishing. The Deep transducer uses a single sonar element which transmit signals
straight down from your boat. The beam is 200 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. This
beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat.
The Extended transducer works in conjunction with the standard 3D transducer, giving the user
expanded depth capability yet still retaining all the benefits of 3D usage.
The following figure shows a typical view you might see when using the deep transducer.
Although all of the functions are the same, you will have the added benefits of seeing the bottom
terrain, determining structure and locating fish at a depth of up to 1000'.
The Wide 3D Paramount in conjunction with the Deep transducer provides the user with a 16°
single beam transducer for bottom determination while retaining 53° of coverage for fish location.
This is a powerful tool that provides a great range of total coverage.