531716-2_A550, 560, and 570Operations Manual550, 560, and 570Operations Manual
3When all the echoes are viewed side by side, aneasy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, andstructure appears.The sound pulses are transmitted a
4Single Beam Sonar The 550 Fishfinder and 560 Fishfinder use a 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20°area of coverage. Depth capability is affect
5DualBeam SonarThe 570 Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeamsonar system with a wide (60°) area ofcoverage. DualBeam sonar is optimized to showthe gre
6What’s On the Sonar Display What’s On the Sonar DisplayThe 500 Series™ Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information aboutNOTE: Entries in t
7What’s On the Sonar Display the area under your boat, including the following items:to the 500 Series™ Fishfinder. Structure - Where fish may be hidi
8Understanding the Sonar DisplayIt is important to understand the significance ofthe display. The display does not show a literal 3-dimensional repres
9Real Time Sonar (RTS™) WindowA Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window appears on the right side of the display inthe Sonar View only. The RTS Window™ updates
10Bottom PresentationAs the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to createa profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bott
11Inverse is a method where weak returns areshown with dark pixels and strong returns withlighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring thatweak si
12ViewsThe sonar information from your Fishfinder isdisplayed on the screen in a variety of easy-to-read views. There are many views available onyour
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13To customize your view rotation:You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation.1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tab
14Sonar ViewSonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonarreturns are charted on the right side of the display. As new i
15Sonar Zoom ViewSonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. TheSonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate sonar retur
16Big Digits ViewBig Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. • Digital Readouts: Depth is always displayed. Readouts for tem
17What’s on the 500 Series™ Control HeadYour 500 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys andspecial features allows you to
18Key FunctionsYour Fishfinder user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that workwith various on-screen views and menus to give you flexib
19VIEW Key The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press theVIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEWcycles th
20EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation:• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.• If a
21The Menu SystemThe Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules as follows:• Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power onse
22Start-Up Options MenuPress the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-UpOptions Menu, and select one of the modes described on the
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23SimulatorUse Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on thewater. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides
24Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unitserial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software
25X-Press™ MenuThe X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to yourmost frequently-used settings. The optionsprovided on the X-Press™ Menu correspondwith the
26Main MenuThe Main Menu provides the standard set ofmenu options, including the settings that arechanged less frequently. The Main Menu isorganized u
27Quick Tips for the Main Menu• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directlyto the top of the tab.• From the bottom of a me
28User Mode (Normal or Advanced)Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Modeto Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode is t
29Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only)The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcutto your most frequently-used settings. Press theMENU key once while
30SensitivitySettings: Low = 1, High = 20, Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjustthe sensitivity of
31Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views only)Settings: 0 to 790 ft or 0 to 257 m [International Modelsonly], Default = 0Upper Range sets t
32Chart Speed Settings: 1-9, Ultra, where 1 = Slow, 9 = Fast, Ultra =Fastest, Default = 5Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar informati
Power On the Unit 1How Sonar Works 2Single Beam Sonar ...
33Alarms Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will bethe default selection.NOTE: When an alarm is tr
34Depth AlarmSettings: OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 0.5 to 30 meters[International Models only], Default = OFFDepth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equa
35Temp. AlarmSettings: Off, 33-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius], Default = OffTemp. Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the Fishfinder
36Sonar Menu TabPress the MENU key twice to access the MainMenu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key untilthe Sonar tab is selected.NOTE: Menu options
37Surface Clutter Settings: Low = 1 to High = 10, Default = 5Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused byalgae and
38Fish ID+™Settings: Off, On, Default = OnFish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and willdisplay a Fish Symbol when very
39Fish ID SensitivitySettings: Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms.Selecti
40Depth Lines (Advanced)Settings: Off, On, Default = OnDepth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three horizontal
41Max Depth (Advanced) Settings: AUTO, 10 to 800 ft, 3 to 260 m [InternationalModels only], Default = AUTOMax Depth controls the maximum depth of oper
42Setup Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the tabbed Main Menu, then press theRIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.
Table of ContentsiiX-Press™ Menu 25Main Menu 26 Quick Tips for the Main Menu...
43Units - Depth Settings: Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; InternationalModels: Meters; Default = Feet/Meters Units - Depth selects the units of measur
44User ModeSettings: Normal, Advanced, Default = NormalUser Mode sets the menu system to Normal or Advanced. When set to Normal(default setting), the
45Select Views(Advanced) Settings: Visible, Hidden, Default = VisibleSelect Views allows you to set the availableviews to either hidden or visible in
46Depth Offset (Advanced) Settings: -10.0 to +10.0 ft or -3 to 3 m [InternationalModels only], Default = 0Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth r
47Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed only) Settings: -20% to +20%, Default = 0%Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percen
48TroubleshootingBefore contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read thefollowing section. Taking the time to review these trouble
49Display ProblemsThere are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that maycause problems with the quality of the information dis
50Finding the Cause of NoiseElectrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds,and high sensitivity readings. One or mor
51500 Series™ Fishfinder AccessoriesAccessories customize the Humminbird® Fishfinder to your needs and enableyou to stay on the edge of new technology
52SpecificationsDepth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800 ft (243 m)Power Output. . . . . . . FF550:
iiiSetup Menu Tab 42Units - Depth... 43Units
53GlossarySonar Terms:Beam (Sonar Beam)The wide, cone-shaped projection of sound waves formed as soundtravels underwater. See Cone Angle.Bottom Contou
54Grayscale The use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signalon the display. Traditionally, the strongest sonar signals
55SONAR (SOund and NAvigation Ranging) Sonar technology uses precision soundbursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attribut
56Thermoclines Water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonarreflection due to the density of the differing water temperature
57Notes
58Contact 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
ivNOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are onlyavailable on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized int
1Power On the UnitFollow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head.1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. When the Title screen is di
2How Sonar WorksSonar technology is based on sound waves. The 500 Series™ Fishfinder usessonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and comp
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