Humminbird 409380-1 User Manual
398ci SI Combo
398ci SI Combo
Operations Manual
Operations Manual
532157-1EN_A
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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 the full benefit from
all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.
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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! The electronic chart in your Humminbird® unit is an aid to navigation
designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them.
Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current
information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible fortheir
prudent use.
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
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WARNING! This product contains chemicalsknown to the Stateof California to cause
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WARNING! Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed.Remove the unit
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routes, tracks,groups,recordings, etc.)that mayoccur due to director indirect damage
to the unit’s hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head’s data
files periodically. Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s
defaults or updating the software. See the following sections of your Humminbird®
manual: Snapshot and Recording View and SD Card Slot. Also, contact our Customer
Resource Center with any questions.
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provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional
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are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird® international units
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NOTE: Some features discussed in thismanual requirea separate purchase, and some
features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to
clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand
the full capabilities of your model.
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Humminbird® model, but your model will work in the same way.
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Table of Contents
Power On 1
How Sonar Works 2
Side Imaging® Sonar................................................................................................ 4
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ........................................................................................ 5
Dual Beam Ice Transducer
How GPS Works 7
What’s on the 300 Series™ Control Head 8
Key Functions 9
POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................. 9
VIEW Key .............................................................................................................. 10
CHECK/INFO key .................................................................................................... 10
MENU Key ............................................................................................................ 10
4-WAY Cursor Control Key .................................................................................... 11
MARK Key .............................................................................................................. 12
GOTO Key ................................................................................................................ 12
ZOOM (+/-) Key...................................................................................................... 12
EXIT Key ................................................................................................................ 13
(optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer only) .................. 6
SD Card Slot 14
Add Maps to your Fishfinder ................................................................................ 15
Import Navigation Data.......................................................................................... 16
Export Navigation Data .......................................................................................... 16
Update Software .................................................................................................... 18
What’s on the Sonar Display 20
Understanding the Sonar Display.......................................................................... 22
Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ........................................................................ 22
Sonar Colors and Bottom View.............................................................................. 23
SwitchFire®.............................................................................................................. 25
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Freeze Frame and Active Cursor ............................................................................ 25
Instant Image Update ............................................................................................ 25
What’s on the Side Imaging® Display 26
Understanding the Side Imaging® Display............................................................ 28
Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage ............................................................ 30
For Best Performance ............................................................................................ 31
What’s on the Down Imaging® Display 32
Understanding the Down Imaging® Display ........................................................ 34
Interpreting the Display.......................................................................................... 34
Down Imaging® Sensitivity .................................................................................... 35
Freeze Frame and Active Cursor ............................................................................ 35
Views 36
Side Imaging® View ................................................................................................38
Down Imaging® View ..............................................................................................40
Sonar View.............................................................................................................. 42
Sonar Zoom View .................................................................................................. 43
Split Sonar View .................................................................................................... 44
Big Digits View ...................................................................................................... 45
Circular Flasher View.............................................................................................. 46
Snapshot and Recording View .............................................................................. 51
Bird’s Eye View ...................................................................................................... 57
Chart View .............................................................................................................. 58
Combo View............................................................................................................ 60
Chart/Side Combo View ........................................................................................ 61
Chart/Down Imaging® Combo View ...................................................................... 62
Down/Side Combo View ........................................................................................ 63
Sonar/Side Combo View ........................................................................................ 64
Down/Sonar Combo View .................................................................................... 65
Down/Side/Sonar Combo View ............................................................................ 66
Chart View Orientation .......................................................................................... 67
Viewing Cartography.............................................................................................. 68
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Introduction to Navigation 71
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks.............................................................................. 71
Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box...................................................... 73
What’s on the Waypoint Management Dialog Box ............................................ 74
Save, Create, or Delete a Waypoint ...................................................................... 76
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ...................................................................... 77
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid ................................................................ 78
Routes .................................................................................................................... 79
Tracks ...................................................................................................................... 81
Edit your Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, and Groups................................................ 82
The Menu System 84
Start-Up Options Menu 85
Normal .................................................................................................................... 85
Simulator ................................................................................................................ 86
System Status ........................................................................................................ 86
Self Test .................................................................................................................. 87
Accessory Test........................................................................................................ 87
GPS Diagnostic View.............................................................................................. 88
X-Press™ Menu 89
Main Menu 90
Quick Tips for the Main Menu
Note for all Menu Settings .......................................................................................... 91
User Mode (Normal or Advanced)................................................................................ 92
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) ................................................................ 95
Sensitivity .............................................................................................................. 95
Upper Range
Sonar/Side Combo, and Down/Side/Sonar Combo Views only)
Lower Range .......................................................................................................... 96
(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher,
.................................................................................. 91
(Sonar Views only)
.................................. 96
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Chart Speed .......................................................................................................... 97
Reset XTE
Bottom Range
Bottom Lock
(only when navigating) .............................................................................. 97
(Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On) .................................. 97
(Sonar Zoom View only).......................................................................... 98
Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu
(Side Imaging® Views only)
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) .............................................................. 100
SI Side .................................................................................................................. 100
SI Sensitivity ........................................................................................................ 100
SI Enhance............................................................................................................ 100
SI Range................................................................................................................ 102
Chart Speed.......................................................................................................... 102
Imaging Colors...................................................................................................... 102
Down Imaging® X-Press™ Menu
(Down Imaging® Views only)
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) .............................................................. 104
Down Sensitivity .................................................................................................. 104
DI Enhance............................................................................................................ 105
Upper Range
(Advanced)........................................................................................ 106
Lower Range ........................................................................................................ 106
Chart Speed.......................................................................................................... 107
Imaging Colors...................................................................................................... 107
Flasher X-Press™ Menu
(Circular Flasher View only)
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) .............................................................. 109
Sensitivity ............................................................................................................ 109
Upper Range
(Advanced)........................................................................................ 109
Lower Range ........................................................................................................ 110
Color Palette
(Circular Flasher View, Ice Fishing Mode only) ...................................... 111
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Navigation X-Press™ Menu
(Navigation Views only)
Cancel Navigation (only when navigating) .............................................................. 113
Skip Next Waypoint
Waypoint [Name]
(only when Navigating) .......................................................... 113
(only with an active cursor on a waypoint) .................................... 113
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Cursor To Waypoint (Chart or Combo View only)...................................................... 114
Save Current Track .............................................................................................. 114
Clear Current Track .............................................................................................. 114
Save Current Route
Remove Target
Remove Grid
Sonar Window
Waypoint [Name]
Reset XTE
(only when navigating) ............................................................................ 116
Chart Declutter .................................................................................................... 116
Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu
(Snapshot and Recording View only)
Start Recording (optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot and
Recording View only)
Stop Recording
Delete Image
and Recording View only)
Delete All Images
and Recording View only)
Delete Recording
and Recording View only)
Delete All Recordings
and Recording View only)
Pings Per Second
and Recording View only)
Playback Speed
Stop Playback
(only when Navigating) ............................................................ 114
(only if a Target is Active) ................................................................ 115
(only if Grid is Active) .......................................................................... 115
(Combo View only).......................................................................... 115
(Most recently-created waypoint) ................................................ 115
............................................................................................ 118
(optional-purchase SD Card only) .................................................. 118
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot
.................................................................................. 118
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot
.................................................................................. 118
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot
.................................................................................... 119
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot
.................................................................................... 119
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot
.................................................................................... 119
(optional-purchase SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) .... 120
(optional-purchase SD Card only) .................................................... 121
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Alarms Menu Tab 122
Depth Alarm.......................................................................................................... 123
Fish ID Alarm ........................................................................................................ 123
Low Battery Alarm................................................................................................ 123
Temp. Alarm.......................................................................................................... 124
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Off Course Alarm.................................................................................................. 124
Arrival Alarm ........................................................................................................ 125
Drift Alarm............................................................................................................ 125
Alarm Tone............................................................................................................ 125
Timer Setup .......................................................................................................... 126
Start Timer ............................................................................................................ 126
Stop Timer
Sonar Menu Tab 127
Beam Select.......................................................................................................... 128
Surface Clutter .................................................................................................... 129
SwitchFire® .......................................................................................................... 129
Fish ID+™ ............................................................................................................ 130
Fish ID Sensitivity ................................................................................................ 131
Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ...................................................................... 131
Sonar Colors
Circular Flasher View, and Sonar Combo Views) .................................................... 132
Bottom View ........................................................................................................ 132
Zoom Width
83 kHz Sensitivity
Depth Lines
SI Range Lines
Noise Filter
Max Depth
Water Type
Down Imaging® Beam Width
Ice Fishing Mode.................................................................................................. 137
(with the Timer running) ........................................................................ 126
(Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View,
(Advanced) ........................................................................................ 133
(Advanced) ................................................................................ 133
(Advanced).......................................................................................... 134
(Advanced, Side Imaging® View only)................................................ 134
(Advanced) .......................................................................................... 136
(Advanced) .......................................................................................... 136
(Advanced) .......................................................................................... 136
(Advanced, Down Imaging® Views only) .................... 137
Navigation Menu Tab 138
Current Track ........................................................................................................ 139
Waypoints, Routes, Tracks
(Waypoint Management Dialog Box) ............................ 140
Waypoint Settings................................................................................................ 140
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Saved Tracks Default............................................................................................ 141
Chart Orientation.................................................................................................. 141
Casting Rings
North Reference .................................................................................................. 142
Waypoint Proximity Flags
Waypoint Decluttering
Trolling Grid Rotation............................................................................................ 143
Trackpoint Interval ................................................................................................ 143
Track Min Distance
Track Color Range ................................................................................................ 144
Map Datum
North-Up Indicator .............................................................................................. 144
Course Projection Line ........................................................................................ 145
Continuous Navigation Mode.............................................................................. 145
SI Navigation
Chart Menu Tab 146
Lat/Lon Grid.......................................................................................................... 147
Navaids on Bird’s Eye View ................................................................................ 147
Chart Select .......................................................................................................... 147
Set Simulation Position
Set Map Offset
Clear Map Offset
Shaded Depth ...................................................................................................... 148
Chart Detail Level
Map Borders ........................................................................................................ 150
Spot Soundings .................................................................................................... 150
Auto Zoom
Auto Range
Vessel Offset ........................................................................................................ 151
Offset Speed
Contour Lines
(Advanced) ...................................................................................... 141
(Advanced) .................................................................. 142
(Advanced) ........................................................................ 143
(Advanced).............................................................................. 144
(Advanced).......................................................................................... 144
(Side Imaging® Views only) ................................................................ 145
(Advanced) ...................................................................... 147
(Advanced) .................................................................................... 148
(Advanced)................................................................................ 148
(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only).................................... 149
(Advanced) .......................................................................................... 151
(Advanced).......................................................................................... 151
(with Vessel Offset turned on).............................................................. 152
(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) ...................................... 152
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Depth Colors (optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) ........................................ 152
Depth Highlight
Depth Highlight Range (+/-) (optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) .............. 152
Water Level Offset (optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) .............................. 153
Shallow Water Highlight (optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) .................... 153
Lake List (optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)................................................ 153
Setup Menu Tab 155
Units - Depth ........................................................................................................ 156
Units - Temp (International only).............................................................................. 156
Units - Distance.................................................................................................... 156
Units - Speed........................................................................................................ 156
User Mode .......................................................................................................... 156
Language
Triplog Reset ........................................................................................................ 157
Restore Defaults .................................................................................................. 157
Format Nav Directories ........................................................................................ 158
Select Readouts
Depth Offset
Temp. Offset
Speed Calibration
Local Time Zone
Daylight Saving Time
Position Format
Time Format
Date Format
Digits Format
NMEA 0183 Output
Sonar .................................................................................................................... 163
Demonstration...................................................................................................... 164
Sound Control ...................................................................................................... 164
Screen Snapshot .................................................................................................. 164
(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only).................................... 152
(International only) .................................................................................. 157
(Advanced, Sonar View and Down Imaging® View only) .................. 159
(Advanced) ........................................................................................ 160
(Advanced) ........................................................................................ 160
(Advanced, with Temp/Speed only).............................................. 161
(Advanced) .................................................................................. 161
(Advanced) .......................................................................... 161
(Advanced).................................................................................... 161
(Advanced, International only) .............................................................. 162
(Advanced, International only) .............................................................. 162
(Advanced) ........................................................................................162
(Advanced) ............................................................................ 163
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Views Menu Tab 165
Maintenance 166
Control Head Maintenance.................................................................................. 166
Transducer Maintenance .................................................................................... 167
Troubleshooting 168
Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up .............................................................................. 168
Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .......................... 168
Display Problems .................................................................................................. 169
Finding the Cause of Noise.................................................................................. 170
Specifications 171
Glossary 173
Contact Humminbird® 181
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only
available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international
distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit
our Website at humminbird.comor contact our Customer Resource Center at
(334) 687-6613.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Temp/Speed only)
require the purchase of separate accessories. Visit our Web site at
humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase,
and some features are only available on international models. Every effort has
been made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully
in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.
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Power On
Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head.
398ci SI Combo Title Screen
1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.
2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the
Start-Up Options Menu.
3. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be
selected automatically, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water.
See Start-Up Options Menu for more information.
• If a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a
Start-Up Option, the system will default to whichever menu is
already highlighted.
• You can also select Simulator to learn how to use your control
head and save settings in advance for later use.
4. Quick Setup: If this is the first time the unit has been powered on (after
installation or after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup dialog box will
display on the screen. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to set the
Language, Water Type, and Max Depth. Press the EXIT key to close the
dialog box.
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Power On
NOTE: The Quick Setup settings can be changed at any time. See each menu
option in The Menu System for details.
How Sonar Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 300 Series™ Fishfinder uses
sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well
as depth directly below the transducer.
Your 300 Series™ Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determines
distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave
and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected
signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.
Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of
240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your
boat can “outrun“ this sonar signal.
SONAR is an acronym for SOund and
NAvigation Ranging. Sonar uses precision
sound pulses or “pings“ which are emitted
into the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.
The sound pulses “echo“ back from objects
in the water such as the bottom, fish, and
other submerged objects. The returned
echoes are displayed on the LCD screen.
Each time a new echo is received, the old
echoes are moved across the LCD, creating
a scrolling effect.
How Sonar Works
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When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an
easy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, and
structure appears.
The sound pulses are transmitted at various
frequencies depending on the application. Very
high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest
definition but the operating depth is limited. High
frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on
consumer sonar and provide a good balance
between depth performance and resolution. Low
frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve
greater depth capability.
The power output is the amount of energy
generated by the sonar transmitter. It is commonly
measured using two methods:
• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power
output over the entire transmit cycle.
• Peak to Peak measures power output at the
highest points.
The benefits of increased power output are the
ability to detect smaller targets at greater
distances, ability to overcome noise, better high
speed performance and enhanced depth capability.
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How Sonar Works
Side Imaging® Sonar
6
0°
8
3kHz
2
0°
200kHz
86°
455kHz
86°
455kHz
180 Degree Total Coverage
Your Fishfinder uses Side Imaging®
sonar to provide a wide yet precise
survey of a large area of water,
including detailed bottom
topography and fish-attracting
structure orientation. The Side
Imaging® transducer returns are
processed into an image similar to
an aerial photograph.
Typically, the Side Imaging® sonar
can search an area that is 240 feet
wide to each side, 480 feet total
coverage, with a depth limitation
of 150 feet. See What’s on
the Side Imaging® Display and
Understanding the Side Imaging®
Display for more information.
The Side Imaging® transducer also
provides Down Imaging® displays
on the screen. See What’s on the
Down Imaging® Display for more
information.
How Sonar Works
Depth capability is affected by such
factors as boat speed, wave action,
bottom hardness, water conditions,
and transducer installation.
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DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar
Your Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam
PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of
coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a
narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded
by a second beam of 60°, expanding your
coverage to an area equal to your depth.
In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an
area 20 feet wide.
DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended
together, viewed separately, or compared sideby-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is ideal for a wide
range of conditions - from shallow to very deep
water in both fresh and salt water. Depth
capability is affected by such factors as boat
speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water
conditions, and transducer installation.
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How Sonar Works
Ice transducer
Dual Beam Ice Transducer
(optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer only)
The XI 9 20 Ice Transducer provides
selectable dual-frequency sonar with a
wide area of coverage. Selectable dualfrequency gives you the option of two
beams, and both beams will cover the
bottom and provide high definition. The 20
degree center beam provides the highest
definition, while the 60 degree beam
provides wider coverage. Depth capability
is affected by such factors as bottom
hardness and water conditions. Whether
fishing in shallow to very deep water,
selectable dual-frequency is ideal for a
variety of conditions.
NOTE: Visit our Web site at humminbird.com
to determine which accessory transducers are
compatible with your Humminbird® Fishfinder,
or contact our Customer Resource Center at
1-800-633-1468.
How Sonar Works
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How GPS Works
Your 300 Series™ Fishfinder also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and
chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a
grid, and provide detailed underwater information.
GPS uses a constellation of satellites that
continually send radio signals to the earth. The
GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from
satellites that are visible to it. Based on time
differences between each received signal, the GPS
receiver determines its distance to each satellite.
With distances known, the GPS receiver
mathematically triangulates its own position. With
5 updates per second, the GPS receiver then
calculates its velocity and bearing.
GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take
advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 4.5
meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the time, the GPS
receiver will read a location within +/- 4.5 meters of your actual position. Your
GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation
System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and
MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System) satellites if they are
available in your area.
The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 300 Series™
Fishfinder when it is connected to the included GPS receiver:
• View current position
• View current track (breadcrumb trail)
• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
• Save tracks, waypoints, and routes
• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next
See SD Card Slot, Chart View, and Introduction to Navigation for more
information.
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How GPS Works
What’s on the 300 Series™ Control Head
Your 300 Series™ Fishfinder interface is easy to use. A combination of keys and
special features allows you to control what you see on the display. Refer to the
following illustration, and see Key Functions for more information.
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1
Screen MARK key
1
ZOOM (–) key
2
ZOOM (+) key
3
VIEW key
4
5
4-WAY Cursor Control key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
6
MENU key
3
EXIT key
GOTO key
POWER/LIGHT key
CHECK/INFO key
SD Card slot cover
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
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8
9
10
11
12
The Control Head
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Key Functions
Your Fishfinder user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work
with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over
your fishing experience.
POWER/LIGHT Key
The POWER/LIGHT key is used to power the Fishfinder on and off.
You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight
and contrast of the display.
Power On: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on the unit. When the Title
screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.
Power Off: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds. A message will
appear to indicate how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. To
ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved,
your Fishfinder should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key.
Adjust the Backlight or the Display
Background Color: Press the POWER/LIGHT key
to access the Light and Background submenu.
Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select
Light or Background, and then use the LEFT or
RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press
the EXIT key to exit the Light and Background
submenu.
NOTE: Your 300 Series™ Fishfinder will start up with the backlight on and will
automatically turn it off to conserve power.
Turn Sonar On or Off: From the Light and Background submenu, use the
4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Sonar. Use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to
change the setting. See Setup Menu Tab: Sonar for more information.
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Key Functions
VIEW Key
The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the
VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW
cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to
your fishing requirements (see Views or Views Menu Tab).
NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.
CHECK/INFO Key
Press the CHECK/INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart, or Combo
View to display information about objects that are near an active
cursor. If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will be
displayed. See Views: Viewing Cartography for more information.
MENU Key
The MENU key is used to access the menu system. See The
Menu System for more information.
• Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power up
sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu.
• X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once in any view to access the
X-Press™ Menu, which provides frequently-used menu settings that
correspond with the current view or navigation mode.
• Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice in any view to access the Main
Menu, which is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a
specific menu item quickly.
Key Functions
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4-WAY Cursor Control Key
(LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN Cursor keys)
The 4-WAY Cursor Control key has multiple functions, which
depend on the view, menu, or situation.
• Menu Selection: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a
menu option, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a
menu setting. The changes will be activated and saved immediately.
• Freeze Frame: In Sonar View, Side Imaging® View, and Down Imaging®
View, press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the
display and move the active cursor to a location on the screen. A cursor
dialog box will display to show the depth of the location you choose.
• Active Cursor: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and
the active cursor will appear on the screen.
• Chart View: The 4-WAY Cursor Control key also pans the charts and
highlights decluttered waypoint icons.
NOTE: In Freeze Frame or Active Cursor mode, you can also make the
cursor move diagonally by pressing in between two of the arrows on the
4-WAY Cursor Control key.
• Bird’s Eye View: The 4-WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of
the eye point.
• Snapshot and Recording View: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to
highlight a recording icon, and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to start
recording playback. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to control the
speed of playback.
• Circular Flasher View (Ice Fishing Mode: On): Press the UP or DOWN
Cursor keys to move the Depth Cursor. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor
keys to adjust the Zoom Range (see Views: Circular Flasher View).
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Key Functions
MARK Key
Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a
waypoint. The MARK key function works if you have the GPS
receiver connected.
• Active Cursor: The waypoint will be marked at the cursor location.
• Without Active Cursor: The waypoint will be marked at the boat
location.
• If Screen Snapshot is active, a waypoint will be created, and a screen
snapshot will also be saved to the optional-purchase SD card (see
Views: Snapshot and Recording View). Navigation is not affected by
the Screen Snapshot feature.
NOTE: If Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is not a GPS receiver connected,
pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying
that a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.
NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase SD card installed for the screen
snapshot feature to work.
GOTO Key
The GOTO key has multiple functions, which depend on the
situation.
• Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key while in any view to create a
waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint.
• Without Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key to display the saved
waypoints list, and then highlight a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor
key to begin navigation.
ZOOM (+/–) Key
The Zoom (+/–) key has multiple functions, depending on
the situation:
• In any of the Chart Views or the Sonar Zoom View, press the
+/– Zoom key to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther
away. See Views and Introduction to Navigation for more information.
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• In the Circular Flasher View (Ice Fishing Mode: On), press the +Zoom
key to display a 2x magnified view of the selected area on the Flasher
dial. See Views: Circular Flasher View for more information.
• Side Imaging® View and Down Imaging® View: Use the 4-WAY Cursor
Control key to move the active cursor to a position on the screen. Press
the + ZOOM key to magnify your selection. Press the – Zoom key to
decrease the scale.
NOTE: The cursor must be activefor the zoom featureto workin the Side Imaging®
or Down Imaging® View.
EXIT 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 menu tab is selected, press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and
return to the view.
• If a menu is active, press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in
the menu system.
• From any view, press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views
in reverse order.
• If Freeze Frame is active, press the EXIT key to return to a scrolling
display.
• If the Cursor is active, press the EXIT key to remove the cursor from the
display.
• If Side Imaging® or Down Imaging® Zoom is active, press the EXIT key to
remove the magnification box from the display and remove the cursor.
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SD Card Slot
The SD card slot on your control head can be
used with SD memory cards (optional-purchase
required) to add detailed charts to your
Fishfinder, import Humminbird® navigation
data, or export navigation data from your
Inserting an SD Card
into the Card Slot
NOTE: The SD Memory Cards require a separate purchase. For more
information, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
To insert an SD memory card:
1. Remove the SD memory card slot cover.
2. Position the SD memory card so that the label faces the right side of
the unit, and insert the card into the slot. Press down on the card until
it clicks into place.
3. Close the slot cover and turn the knob just 1/4 of a turn to close. Do
NOT overtighten, as this will not improve water resistance and may
damage the cover.
4. To Remove: Press the SD memory card into the slot and then release.
The card will eject, and you can then pull the card from the slot.
Fishfinder.
NOTE: Do not leave the SD slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed
to prevent water damage to the unit.
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Add Maps to your Fishfinder
Your Fishfinder includes a built-in UniMap™ with a more detailed map of North
America (Domestic models) or a detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia,
including Australia and New Zealand (International models).
You can also purchase SD memory cards with additional chart information for a
particular location.
NOTE: The SD memory cards require a separate purchase. Your Fishfinder
supports LakeMaster®, Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, and HotMaps™
Premium on SD card media. Your Fishfinder does NOT support Navionics®
Classic Charts or Platinum™ Cartography.
• Auto Select: When you install the SD card in your control head, your
Fishfinder will retrieve the chart and display it automatically.
• Chart Select: You can also choose which chart to display with the Chart
Select menu option in the Chart Menu Tab (see Chart Menu Tab: Chart
Select).
• Chart Layers: You can customize your Navigation Views by selecting
which chart layers to display or hide (see Chart Menu Tab: Chart Detail
Level).
• Map Borders: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active
cursor within a map border, and press the +ZOOM key to view the
different map (see Chart Menu Tab: Map Borders).
• Menu Options: The Chart Menu Tab will change to display menu
options that correspond with the active chart (see Chart Menu Tab).
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SD Card Slot
Import Navigation Data
Review the following information before importing navigation data (waypoints,
routes, tracks, or groups) into your Humminbird® unit.
• Import Humminbird® Navigation Data: Insert a loaded SD card into the
control head card slot, and follow the on-screen prompts to import the
waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups.
WARNING! DO NOT import navigation data from unknown sources into your
Humminbird® unit without first converting the data to the correct format using
HumminbirdPC™. Importing corrupted data can cause the unit to malfunction,
which can result in lost navigation data.
NOTE: For more information and instructions, see the FAQ (Frequently Asked
Questions) section of our Web site at humminbird.com or call our Customer
Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Export Navigation Data
The Humminbird® Waypoint Management dialog box allows you to export all of
your navigation items to an installed, unlocked SD Card. You can also export
selected items.
For more information, see Introduction to Navigation: What’s on
the Waypoint Management Dialog Box. Also, see your
Humminbird® Waypoint Management Guide for complete details.
It is important to back up your control head’s data files (waypoints,
routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) periodically. You can also
save, view, and organize your navigation data on your PC using
HumminbirdPC™. See your Humminbird® online account for
details at humminbird.com.
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To export all navigation data:
Use the following instructions to export all of the control head’s waypoints,
routes, tracks, and groups to an installed, unlocked SD card.
1. Insert an unlocked SD card into the SD card slot.
2. Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box: Press the MENU key
twice. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected.
Select Waypoints, Routes, Tracks. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. Select Options > Select All and... > Export.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export.
To export selected navigation items:
Use the following instructions to select and export specific waypoints, routes,
tracks, and groups to an installed, unlocked SD Card.
1. Insert an unlocked SD card into the SD card slot.
2. Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box: Press the MENU key
twice. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected.
Select Waypoints, Routes, Tracks. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
3. From a selected group directory in the Waypoint Management dialog
box, select Options > Select Multiple and... > Export.
4. Select Items: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the
waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to
select an item. Repeat as needed.
5. Confirm Export: When you are finished selecting items, press the EXIT
key to select Export Selected. Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow
the on-screen instructions to confirm or cancel the export.
NOTE: If an SD memory card is not installed, an error message will be displayed.
Insert the SD memory card and try again.
NOTE: The SD memory cards and USB Memory Card Reader require separate
purchases. The USB Memory Card Reader accessory can be used with your
personal computer to view and organize your exported navigation data. To
purchase this accessory, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our
Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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Update Software
Set up an online account at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest
Humminbird® news and software updates for your Fishfinder. You can also
download HumminbirdPC™ from your account, which allows you to manage
your waypoints, routes, and tracks on your personal computer.
NOTE: It is important to back up your control head’s data files (waypoints,
routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) periodically. Data files should also be
saved to your PC before restoring the unit’s defaults or updating the software.
See Export Navigation Data and Snapshot and Recording View for more
information. Also, contact our Customer Resource Center with any questions.
Required Equipment: Personal computer with Internet access, a formatted SD
memory card, and a USB Memory Card Reader.
NOTE: To purchase the USB Memory Card Reader (AS CR) visit our Web site at
humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
Our Customer Resource Center will also assist you with any questions you might
have about updating your Humminbird® Fishfinder.
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