Humminbird 500 SERIES 596C Bedienungsanleitung

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2When all the echoes are viewed side by side, aneasy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, andstructure appears.The sound pulses are transmitted a

3DualBeam SonarYour 500 Series™ Fishfinder uses a200/83 kHz DualBeam sonar system with a wide(60°) area of coverage. DualBeam sonar isoptimized to sho

4What’s On the Sonar DisplayWhat’s On the Sonar DisplayThe 500 Series™ Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about theNOTE: Entries i

5What’s On the Sonar Displayarea under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:to the 500 Series™ Fishfinder.RTS (Real Time Sonar) Wi

6UUnnddeerrssttaannddiinngg tthhee SSoonnaarr DDiissppllaayyIt is important to understand the significance ofthe display. The display does n

7RReeaall TTiimmee SSoonnaarr ((RRTTSS™)) WWiinnddoowwA Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window appears on the right side of the display inthe Sonar View on

8BBoottttoomm PPrreesseennttaattiioonnAs the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to createa profile of the Bottom Contour

9Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.WhiteLine™ highlights the strongest sonar returns in white, resulting

10ViewsThe sonar information from yourHumminbird® Fishfinder is displayed onyour screen in a variety of easy-to-readviews. There are man

11To change the Digital Readouts:Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), whichvaries with the view selected and the ac

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12Sonar ViewSonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonarreturns are charted on the right side of the wind

13Sonar Zoom ViewSonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. TheSonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate son

14Sonar Zoom View Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner.The digital readouts in the Sonar Zoom View cannot becustomized; therefore

15Big Digits ViewBig Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth isalways displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed, and

16Using Your 500 Series™ Control Head Your 500 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys andspecial features allows you to co

17Key FunctionsYour 500 Series™ Fishfinder user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keysthat work with various on-screen views and menus to giv

18MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system. Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence toview the Start-Up

19EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.• If a me

20Powering On the UnitPress the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Fishfinder. When the Title screenis displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start

21The Menu SystemThe Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The maincomponents of the menu system are as follows:• Start-Up

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22Start-Up Options MenuPress the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-UpOptions Menu. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys

23NNoorrmmaallUse Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. Inaddition, your Fishfinder uses advanced transducer de

24SimulatorStart-Up Options Menu

25SSyysstteemm SSttaattuuss Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. After you select System Status from

26Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved sinceyour

27X-Press™ MenuThe X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to yourmost frequently-used settings. The optionsprovided on the X-Press™ Menu correspon

28Main MenuThe Main Menu provides the standard set ofmenu options, including the settings that arechanged less frequently. The Main

29QQuuiicckk TTiippss ffoorr tthhee MMaaiinn MMeennuu• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directlyto the top of the t

30UUsseerr MMooddee ((NNoorrmmaall oorr AAddvvaanncceedd))Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Modeto Normal

31Sonar Tab, Normal ModeSonar Tab, Advanced ModeMain Menu

How Sonar Works 1DualBeam Sonar ... 3What’s On th

32Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only)The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcutto your most frequently-used settings. Press theMENU key once while

33SensitivitySensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies. Increasingthe sens

34Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only) Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range thatwill be displayed on the Sonar and Big Digit

35Lower RangeLower Range sets the deepest depth range thatwill be displayed by the unit. Auto is the default setting. Auto: The Lower Range will b

36Chart Speed Chart Speed determines the speed at which thesonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount ofdeta

37Alarms Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will bethe default selection.NOTE: When an ala

38Depth AlarmDepth Alarm sounds when the depth becomesequal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting:1. Highlight Dep

39Low Battery AlarmLow Battery Alarm sounds when the inputbattery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm willonly s

40Alarm ToneAlarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound.A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you canselect the t

41Sonar Menu TabPress the MENU key twice to access the MainMenu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key toselect the Sonar tab.NOTE: Menu options can be e

iiX-Press™ Menu 27Main Menu 28Quick Tips for the Main Menu... 29User Mo

42Fish ID+™Fish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing tointerpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selectiverequi

43Fish ID SensitivityFish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows

44Bottom ViewBottom View selects the method used torepresent bottom and structure on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue a

45Depth Lines (Advanced)Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of e

46Surface Clutter (Advanced)Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused byalgae and aeration. The lower the se

47Noise Filter (Advanced)Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the displayfrom sources such as your boat engine, turbul

48Water Type (Advanced) Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. In saltwater, you can also choose the shallow o

49Setup Menu TabSetup Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the tabbed Main Menu, then press theRIGHT Cursor key until the

50Setup Menu TabUnits - Depth Units - Depth selects the units of measure for alldepth-related readouts. To change the Units - Depth setting:1.

51Setup Menu TabUnits - Speed(with Temp/Speed only) Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and willappear in the me

iiiSetup Menu Tab 49Units - Depth... 50Units -

52Triplog Reset(with Temp/Speed only) Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and willappear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is

53Select Views (Advanced) Select Views allows you to set the availableviews to either hidden or visible in the viewrotation. The view w

54Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View only) Select Readouts sets individual digital readoutson the Sonar View. This Advanced featureall

55To change Select Readouts:1. Make sure the User Mode is set to Advanced, then highlight SelectReadouts on the Setup main menu.2. Press t

56Depth Offset (Advanced) Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from thewaterline or boat's keel. Enter a po

57Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered,and will appear in

58Setup Menu TabDate Format (Advanced, International only)Date Format changes the date format used by the unit. This menu option isavailable in Int

59TroubleshootingTroubleshootingBefore contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read thefollowing section. Taking the time to revie

60TroubleshootingDisplay ProblemsThere are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that maycause problems with the quality of

61TroubleshootingFinding the Cause of NoiseElectrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds,and high sensitivity readi

ivHumminbird® Fishfinder Accessories 62Specifications 63Glossary 64Contact Humminbird® 74NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (Internati

62Humminbird® Fishfinder AccessoriesHumminbird® Fishfinder AccessoriesAccessories customize the Humminbird® Fishfinder to your needs and enableyou to

63SpecificationsSpecificationsDepth Capability. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (330 m) Power Output. . . .

64GlossaryGlossarySonar Terms:Alarm, Depth: Depth Alarm is a user-controllable, audible alert that soundswhen depth is less than or equal to

65GlossaryChart Speed: Chart Speed is a user-controllable feature that sets the speed atwhich sonar information moves across the display. A fa

66Feature Memory: Feature Memory is a Humminbird® feature that retains theuser’s menu settings in permanent memory. Settings are retained ev

67Grayscale, Inverse: Inverse Grayscale is a Humminbird® feature that reverses thecorrelation of sonar signal strength and the shade of gray

68Hydrodynamic noise can be overcome by proper transducer installation. ManyHumminbird® products have a Noise Filter menu setting that allows

69QuadraBeam PLUS™: QuadraBeam PLUS™ is a Humminbird® sonarconfiguration that uses four sonar beams for a more detailed bottom image

70Sensitivity: Sensitivity is a user feature that adjusts the sensitivity of the sonarsystem to show more or less detail in the water. Higher sensi

71Structure: Structure is a general term for objects on the bottom that present adiscontinuity and are a likely attractor for fish. This incl

72new range, and the old sonar information would continue to scroll off the screenat the old range.Transducer: The transducer is part of the sonar sys

73Viewing Angle: Viewing Angle is an attribute of an LCD that characterizes visibilityof the display when viewing from off the central access, such as

74Contact 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

1How Sonar WorksSonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder usessonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and comp