Humminbird Handheld-GPS-Connection-Kit Owner's Manual

Handheld GPS Connection Kit

Accessory Manual

Handheld GPS Connection Kit

Accessory Manual

531324-1-A

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WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat

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time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or
submerged objects.

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Table of Contents

Handheld GPS Connection Kit 1

How GPS and Cartography Work .................................................................................................................. 1

Connecting a Handheld Receiver to the Matrix ........................................................................................ 2

Views 5

Bird's Eye View.................................................................................................................................................... 5

Track View............................................................................................................................................................ 6

Combo View ........................................................................................................................................................ 7

View Orientation................................................................................................................................................ 7

Introduction to Navigation 8

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks........................................................................................................................ 8

Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint .................................................................................................................... 9

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position............................................................................................................ 10

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .................................................................................................... 11

Save or Clear a Current Track ........................................................................................................................ 12

Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks ................................................................................................................ 12

The Menu System 13
Start-Up Options Menu 15

Normal Operation ............................................................................................................................................ 15

Simulator .......................................................................................................................................................... 16

System Status .................................................................................................................................................. 17

PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable Only) ................................................................................................ 18

Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views Only) 19

Mark .................................................................................................................................................................... 19

Navigation X-Press™ Menu 20

Mark .................................................................................................................................................................... 20

Zoom.................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Go To.................................................................................................................................................................... 21

Save Current Track .......................................................................................................................................... 21

Clear Current Track .......................................................................................................................................... 22

Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating) ........................................................................................ 22

Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating) ............................................................................................ 22

Remove Target (Only If Target is Active).................................................................................................. 23

Remove Grid (Only If Grid is Active)............................................................................................................ 23

Sonar Window (Combo View Only) ............................................................................................................ 23

Navigation Menu Tab 24

Tracks .................................................................................................................................................................. 24

Waypoints.......................................................................................................................................................... 25

View Orientation.............................................................................................................................................. 25

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Table of Contents

North Reference .............................................................................................................................................. 26

Grid Rotation .................................................................................................................................................... 26

Trackpoint Interval .......................................................................................................................................... 26

Track Min Distance (Advanced).................................................................................................................... 27

Map Datum (Advanced) ................................................................................................................................ 27

Delete All Nav Data (Advanced) .................................................................................................................. 27

Alarms Menu Tab 28

Off Course Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 28

Arrival Alarm .................................................................................................................................................... 29

Drift Alarm ........................................................................................................................................................ 29

Setup Menu Tab 30

Units - Distance ................................................................................................................................................ 31

Units - Speed...................................................................................................................................................... 31

Triplog Reset .................................................................................................................................................... 31

Local Time Zone (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 32

Daylight Savings Time (Advanced).............................................................................................................. 32

Position Format (Advanced).......................................................................................................................... 32

Time Format (Advanced, International Only) .......................................................................................... 33

Date Format (Advanced, International Only) .......................................................................................... 33

NMEA Output (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 34

Accessories Menu Tab 35
Troubleshooting 36

Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up .............................................................................................................. 36

Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached.................................................. 36

Display Problems.............................................................................................................................................. 37

Finding the Cause of Noise............................................................................................................................ 38

Matrix Fishing System Accessories 39
Contact Humminbird® 40

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International Only) are only available on products sold

outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors. To obtain a list of
authorized International Distributors, please visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our
Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687- 0503 to locate the distributor nearest you.

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with PC Connect Cable Only) require the purchase of
a separate accessory. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories
online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334- 687-0503.

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Handheld GPS Connection Kit

The Humminbird® Handheld GPS Connection Kit includes the following items:

• GPS Cable for NMEA data connection

• AS-YC (“Y”) cable for multiple accessory attachment

• Handheld GPS Connection Kit Accessory Manual

NOTE: You may have purchased either a direct-connect NMEA data cable, or one that requires splicing
to an additional NMEA data cable(made by the manufacturer of the Handheld GPS receiver) to
complete the connection to the Handheld GPS receiver.

NOTE: The AS-HHGPS accessory requires the purchase of an additional NMEA data cable (made by the
manufacturer of the Handheld GPS Receiver) to complete the connection to the Handheld GPS Receiver.

How GPS and Cartography Work

Your Matrix Fishing System uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and
provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite
navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally
intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position
capabilities, typically within +/- 10 meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the
time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual position. Some GPS
Receivers also use 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.

GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present
position is determined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance from
the satellites.

The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Matrix Fishing System when it is
connected to a GPS receiver:

• View current position

• View current track (breadcrumb trail)

• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver

• Save tracks and waypoints

• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.

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Connecting a Handheld Receiver to the Matrix

Humminbird® has designed three different direct-connect cables to fit three of the most common
GPS Receiver configurations. We also provide a cable that can connect your GPS Receiver to your
control head via an additional NMEA data cable you must purchase from your GPS Receiver
manufacturer in case none of the three direct-connect cables fit your configuration.

Direct-connect Cable Installation Instructions:

Use the chart below to determine which accessory kit will work with your NMEA-output Handheld
GPS receiver.

Product Accessory Number Product Accessory Number

eTrex AS HHGAR205 GPSMAP 76 AS HHGAR082
eTrex Summit AS HHGAR205 GPS 12XL AS HHGAR082
eTrex Legend AS HHGAR205 GPS 92 AS HHGAR082
eTrex Venture AS HHGAR205 GPS II AS HHGAR082
eTrex Vista AS HHGAR205 GPS II Plus AS HHGAR082
eTrex Camo AS HHGAR205 GPS III AS HHGAR082
Geko 201 AS HHGAR205 GPS III Pilot AS HHGAR082
Geko 301 AS HHGAR205 GPS III Plus AS HHGAR082
GPS 72 AS HHGAR082 GPS V AS HHGAR082
GPS 76 AS HHGAR082 Meridian AS HHMAG344
GPS 76S AS HHGAR082 Sport Trak AS HHMAG344

1. Connect the NMEA-COM connector to your Matrix Control Head. If you are already using
other Matrix accessories, you will need to use the AS-YC (“Y”) cable included in your
Handheld GPS Connection Kit so that you can use both the accessories and your Handheld
GPS receiver at the same time.

2. Refer to your Handheld GPS Receiver manual for instructions on how to connect the NMEA
Cable to your Handheld GPS.

CAUTION: Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to your Handheld GPS Receiver, and
consult your Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual before connecting power and ground,
as some Handheld GPS Receivers have a different voltage input than 12V.

3. Your NMEA Cable comes with a power pigtail that allows you to connect your GPS Receiver
to an external 12 VDC power supply. If you choose to run your GPS Receiver from an
external power supply, connect the cable pigtail to a 12 VDC power supply by connecting
the black wire to ground (-) and the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power.

4. Power up the Matrix Fishfinder (see your Matrix Operation Manual for details).

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NOTE: The Matrix Fishing System accepts NMEA 0183 version 2.20 input at 4800 baud and listens for
the NMEA sentences RMC and GGA to determine current position, heading, speed, time and date. In
addition, the GSA and GSV sentences are used to monitor GPS satellite location and usage.

5. If the NMEA output of your Handheld GPS receiver
can be configured, make sure that NMEA output is
enabled, that the baud rate is set to 4800, and that at
least the RMC and GGA sentences are enabled. (See
manufacturer’s operation manual for your Handheld
GPS Receiver.)

6. When the Matrix detects the NMEA-input from the
Handheld GPS Receiver, the Combo, Track and Bird’s Eye
Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key
function. A Navigation menu tab and the Navigation
X-Press

TM

menu will also be added automatically to the

Menu system.

Bare Wire Cable Installation Instructions:

If you purchased the AS-HHGPS accessory, use the following connectivity instructions.

The pinouts of the Humminbird® NMEA data cable are as follows:

• Red Wire, +12V

• Black Wire, Ground

• Green Wire, NMEA In

• White Wire, NMEA Out.

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CAUTION! Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to your Handheld GPS Receiver, and
consult your Handheld GPS Receiver manufacturer’s user manual before connecting power and ground,
as some Handheld GPS Receivers have a different voltage input than 12V. The Matrix Control Head can
provide a maximum of 100mA to a Handheld GPS Receiver. The voltage provided is typically 1 volt
lower than the boat battery voltage supplied to the Matrix Control Head.

1. Connect the NMEA In (Green wire) of the cable to the NMEA Out of your Handheld GPS
Receiver.

NOTE: The white NMEA Out wire is provided for other uses, such a s connecting to an autopilot, but it is
not needed to connect to a Handheld GPS receiver.

2. If you are already using other Matrix accessories plugged into the COM connector, you will
also need to use the AS-YC (“Y”) cable included in your Handheld GPS Connector Kit so that
you can use both the accessories and your Handheld GPS receiver at the same time.

3. Power up the Matrix Fishfinder (see your Matrix Operation Manual for details).

NOTE: The Matrix Fishing System accepts NMEA 0183 version 2.20 input at 4800 baud and listens for
the NMEA sentences RMC and GGA to determine current position, heading, speed, time and date. In
addition, the GSA and GSV sentences are used to monitor GPS satellite location and usage.

4. If the NMEA output of your Handheld GPS receiver can be configured, make sure that
NMEA output is enabled, that the baud rate is set to 4800, and that at least the RMC and
GGA sentences are enabled. (See the manufacturer’s operation manual for your Handheld
GPS receiver.)

5. When the Matrix detects the NMEA input from the Handheld GPS receiver, the Combo,
Track and Bird's Eye Views will be added automatically to the VIEW key function. A
Navigation menu tab and the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu will also be added automatically

to the Menu system.

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Views

The following views will be added to the View Rotation when a
Handheld GPS Receiver is connected to the Matrix Fishing System:

Navigation views:

• Bird’s Eye View

• Track View

• Combo View

Bird’s Eye View

Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, perspective view of the track from a point above and behind
the boat (the eye point). As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat.

When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in the Bird’s Eye View, the position of the eye point will shift.
This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind
the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4-WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right
or left, while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward, and pressing the DOWN arrow
key moves the eye point backward.

Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.

Bird’s Eye View

Depth

Boat Icon

Wat er Surface

Temperature

Latitude and
Longitude
Position of Boat

Speed of Boat

Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
True North

Sonar
Views

Trac k

View

Combo

View

Bird's

Eye

View

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Track View

Track View - This view shows the current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb
trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route
(when navigating).

Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the
key being pressed. When you do this, a bullseye cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is
linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen.

Track View with Active Cursor

Depth

Latitude and

Longitude

Position of

Cursor

Bearing of Boat
with Respect to
True North

Distance to

Go To Cursor

Track Scale

Active Cursor

Bearing to

Cursor

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Combo View

Combo View - This view is displayed as a split screen, with Track View on the left and Sonar View on
the right side of the screen. The width of the sonar window can be changed.

View Orientation

Both Track and Combo views allow you to choose the orientation of the view. When North-Up
orientation is selected, True North is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects located

to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat. When Course-Up orientation is selected, the
direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display. In other words, objects ahead of
the boat are drawn above the boat. In both orientations, the view pans automatically, so that the
boat is always centered on the display. When the boat is stationary, it is drawn as a circle. When the
boat is in motion, it takes on a boat shape, pointed in the direction of motion (always Up in the
Course-Up orientation).

Combo View

Depth

Sonar
Window

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

Wat er Surface

Temperature

Speed of Boat

Track Scale

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Introduction to Navigation

Use the Matrix Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those
waypoints via a route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can
also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points. Your
Matrix Fishing System can store up to 750 waypoints.

Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation, and are used in trip
planning. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each
waypoint to the next. As you travel a route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get
to your destination, although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart.

Trac ks consist of detailed position history, and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints. The
Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 2000
trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your Matrix Fishing
System can store up to 10 saved tracks, each containing 2000 trackpoints. The current track
represents your actual path so far.

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Route

Tra ck

Waypoint

Depth

Wat er Surface

Temperature

DTG: Distance

to Go to

Waypoint

Speed of Boat

XTE: Cross
Tra ck Error.
Distance of

Boat from

Route

Bearing of
Boat with
Respect to
True North

BRG: Bearing
to Waypoint

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Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint

Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MENU key to display the X-Press

TM

menu. Select Mark and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint.

Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Track or Combo view, use the Cursor key to designate
the position you want to save as a waypoint. Then press the MENU key to display the
X-Press

TM

menu. Select Mark and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save the current position of the boat

as a waypoint.

Save a position from the sonar history: On the Sonar view, use the Cursor key to point to a feature
in the sonar history (also called the Sonar Saver feature). Then press the MENU key to display the
X-Press

TM

menu. Select Mark and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save the current position of the boat

as a waypoint. The new waypoint will also record the depth at that location.

NOTE: When you save a waypoint by any of these methods, a numerical waypoint name is
automatically assigned. You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and
select an icon to represent it (see Waypoint submenu on the Navigation Main Menu Tab).

Display the Waypoints Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main
Menu System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Waypoints and
press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints submenu.

Program a specific position as a waypoint: To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position,
from the Waypoints submenu, select the Create option and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the
Cursor keys to program a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.

Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display
a list of saved waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use
the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field, and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to
changes values once you are in a field. In the Waypoint Name, Latitude and Longitude fields, use the
UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number. All upper and lower case letters are
available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. In the Waypoint Icon field, use the
UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the icon used to represent the waypoint on the Combo and
Track Views. You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT
key. Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes.

To make it easier to select a waypoint, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select
a sort order:

• Name shows the waypoints alphabetically

• Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first

• Distance shows the closest waypoint first.

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Delete a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to
display a list of waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to delete, then press the RIGHT Cursor key.
You will be asked to confirm deletion before the waypoint is actually deleted.

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position

Navigate to the cursor position: From the Track or Combo view, use the Cursor key to select a position
or waypoint to which you want to navigate. Press the MENU key once to display the Navigation
X-Press

TM

menu. Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will begin immediately.

Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the MENU key once to display the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu. Select Go To and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Then choose the waypoint to which you would
like to navigate from the waypoint list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select it.

NOTE: By repeating the previous instructions, you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi­segment route.

Skipping a waypoint: From the Navigation X-PressTMmenu, select Skip Next Waypoint and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled.

Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu, select Cancel Navigation and press the

RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created.

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Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid

Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the
Waypoints submenu, select Target and press
the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of
waypoints. Select the waypoint you want to
target. A target consisting of concentric circles
centered on the selected waypoint will appear
on all of the navigation views; the target shows
various distance ranges from the targeted
waypoint. To remove the target, choose Remove
Target from the Navigation X-Press™ menu.

Add or Remove a Trolling Grid: From the
Waypoints submenu, select Grid and press the
RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints.
Select the waypoint to which you want to add
the grid. The trolling grid will appear on all of the
navigation views, and can be used as a guide
when trolling around a waypoint. The grid can
be rotated to any desired heading using Grid
Rotation from the Navigation Main menu. To
remove the trolling grid, choose Remove Grid
from the Navigation X-Press™ menu.

NOTE: Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid at one time. If you apply a target or a grid
to a new waypoint, the original waypoint will lose its target or grid.

NOTE: The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling
grid is the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display. Zooming in or out will
decrease or increase the spacing, respectively.

Track View with Grid

Waypoint
Trolling
Grid

Tra ck
Scale

Track View with Target

Waypoint
Ta rget

Tra ck
Scale

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Save or Clear a Current Track

Save the current track: From the Navigation X-PressTMmenu, select Save Current Track and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the display, but will change from black to gray. To remove
the track completely from the display, see Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks.

NOTE: When you save a track, a name is automatically assigned. The track name consists of a
date/time stamp, but can be re-named later (see Edit a Saved Track).

Clear the current track: From the Navigation X-PressTMmenu, select Clear Current Track and press the
RIGHT Cursor key. The track will be removed from the display and discarded.

Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks

Display the Tracks Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu
System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Tracks and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu.

Edit a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display
the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the
Edit Track dialog box appears, use the Cursor keys to move between fields. In the Track Name field,
the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or number. All upper and lower case letters are
available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. You can exit the Track Name field
with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key. Select Save and press the RIGHT
Cursor key to save your changes.

Delete a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHTCursor key to
display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
You will be asked to confirm deletion before the track is actually deleted.

Hide or display a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Visibility and press the RIGHT Cursor
key to display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to hide or display and use the Cursor
keys to select Hidden or Visible. Press the EXIT key to return to the Tracks submenu.

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The Menu System

The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu
system are:

Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up
Options menu.

X-Press

TM

Menu - The X-PressTMmenu allows you to access the settings

that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the
whole menu system. Press the MENU key once to display the X-Press

TM

Menu. When you select a menu item from the X-PressTMmenu, the menu
will collapse, leaving only the menu choice on the screen. Use the UP or
DOWN Cursor keys to reactivate the X-Press

TM

menu.

NOTE: The X-PressTMMenu choices will vary depending on which view is activ e
when you press the MENU key, as well as whether you are in Normal or
Advanced User Mode. Either the Sonar or Navigation X-PressTMMenu will
appear, depending on the view you are in.

Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System. The
Main Menu system is organized under the following tab headings to help you find a specific menu
item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, Navigation (if the GPS Receiver is attached), Setup, and Accessories.

Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the 4-WAY Cursor

LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab, and use the DOWN or UP key to select
a specific menu item under that tab, then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys
again to change a menu setting. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the
top of the tab. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you
can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key. A right
or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.

NOTE: The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in
Normal or Advanced User Mode.

Main Menu System

Normal User Mode

X-PressTMMenu

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User Mode (Normal or Advanced) - An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest
level of control over the Matrix Fishing System and Normal Mode for users who desire greater
simplicity and fewer menu choices. Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout
the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode. Any changes made
while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode. For example,
if you set specific views to be visible while in Advanced User Mode, and then return to Normal User
Mode, those views will still be visible. See Setup Menu Tab: User Mode for specific instructions on
changing to Advanced User Mode.

Total Screen Update - when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View, the view will
update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen). For
instance, by switching between "Inverse" and "Structure ID®" from the X-Press

TM

menu it is possible

to alternate quickly between the two viewing methods.

Sonar Tab, Normal Mode

Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode

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Start-Up Options Menu

Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to
access the Start-Up Options menu.

Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the
cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the
following choices. If you wait too long, the system will
default to whichever menu mode happens to be
highlighted:

• Normal

• Simulator

• System Status

• PC Connect (use with PC Connect Cable).

See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices.

Normal Operation

Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your
Matrix Fishing System uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is
connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically
at power up and your Matrix Fishing System can be used on the water.

Exit Normal operation by powering your Matrix Fishing System off.

Start-Up Options Menu

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Simulator

Use the Simulator to learn how to use your Matrix Fishing
System before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator
is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water
operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We
recommend going through this manual while using the
Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the
display the way they actually do when in Normal operation.

NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start­Up Options menu as opposed to letting the Matrix Fishing System enter Simulator automatically (as it will
if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up). Manually selecting Simulator from
the Start-Up Options menu allows you to pre-configure your Matrix Fishing System for on the water
operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.

A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator.

Exit the Simulator by powering your Matrix Fishing System off.

Simulator, Shown with Optional

Wea therSenseTMAccessory

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System Status

Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. Exit System Status by
powering your Matrix Fishing System off.

The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW button when using System
Status:

• Self Test

• Accessory Test

• GPS Diagnostic View.

Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self
test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board
(PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of
operation and the input voltage.

Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.

NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the

paddlewheel has moved since your Matrix Fishing System was
powered up.

Accessory Test Screen

System Status Self Test Screen

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G

PS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart

shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar. A
dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light gray
bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used.

NOTE: The GPS Diagnostic View only appears if the GPS Receiver is connected.

This view also reports the current position, local time and date, and other numeric information. The
current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced fix has been
augmented using information from WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for
navigation. HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision) is a GPS system parameter which depends
on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error.

PC Connect

(With PC Connect Cable Only)

Use PC Connect to update the software of the Matrix Fishing System control head. This feature
requires the use of the PC Connect Cable. Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect
Cable accessory.

NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our website at

www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center a t 1-334-687- 0503.

Exit PC Connect mode by powering the Matrix Fishing System off.

GPS Diagnostic View

Satellite Being

Monitored

Satellite Being
Used

Current Latitude

and Longitude

Sky Chart

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Sonar X-PressTMMenu

(Sonar Views Only)

The Sonar X-PressTMmenu provides access to the settings most
frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the
Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press

TM

menu.

NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as
whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode.

The Mark menu selection will be added to the Sonar X-Press

TM

Menu when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing
System.

See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for
information on the standard Sonar X-Press

TM

Menu choices.

Mark

Mark allows you to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the
current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current
Cursor location.

To Mark a Waypoint:

1. Highlight Mark on the Sonar X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to mark the location of a Waypoint.

Sonar X-PressTMMenu

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Navigation X-PressTMMenu

(Navigation Views Only)

The Navigation X-PressTMmenu provides access to the settings
most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's
Eye View, the Track or the Combo View to access the Navigation
X-Press

TM

menu.

NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings, such as
whether you are currently navigating.

The Navigation X-PressTMmenu will be added to the menu system
when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System,
and will contain the following choices:

• Mark

• Zoom

• Go To

• Save Current Track

• Clear Current Track

• Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)

• Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)

• Remove Target (Only if a Target is Active)

• Remove Grid (Only if a Grid is Active)

• Sonar Window (Combo View Only).

Mark

Mark allows you to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the
current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor
location.

To Mark a Waypoint:

1. Highlight Mark on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key to mark the location of a Waypoint.

Navigation X-PressTMMenu

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Zoom

Zoom allows you to change the scale of the Bird's Eye, Track and
Combo Views.

To Z oom:

1. Highlight Zoom on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Zoom level.

Go To

Go To allows you to start Navigation towards a waypoint. If the

Cursor is active, choosing Go To creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint; if
the Cursor is not active, choosing Go To displays the list of waypoints, so that you can select the
waypoint towards which you want to navigate.

To Begin Navigation:

1. Highlight Go To on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to begin navigation. Navigation will begin
immediately if the Cursor is active or the Waypoint selection list will appear. Select a
waypoint and navigation will begin immediately.

Save Current Track

Save Current Track allows you to save the current track being
displayed. After the current track is saved, a new current track is
started.

To Sa ve Current Track:

1. Highlight Save Current Track on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current track.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To save the current track, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel saving the current track, press the LEFT Cursor key.

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Clear Current Track

Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track being
displayed and start a new track at the present position.

To Clear Current Track:

1. Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To clear the current track, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel clearing the current track, press the LEFT Cursor key.

Skip Next Waypoint

(Only When Navigating)

Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route. This menu choice will only
appear when you are currently navigating a route.

To Skip Next Waypoint:

1. Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To skip the next waypoint, press the RIGHT Cursor key
once more. To cancel skipping the next waypoint, press the LEFT Cursor key.

Cancel Navigation

(Only When Navigating)

Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu choice will only
appear when you are currently navigating a route. This will not delete a previously-saved route.

To Cancel Navigation:

1. Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To cancel navigation, press the RIGHT Cursor key once
more. To avoid canceling navigation, press the LEFT Cursor key.

4. The Save Current Route dialog box will appear. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor key to save
the route or the LEFT 4-WAY Cursor key to decline saving the route.

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Remove Target

(Only if a Target is Active)

Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display. This menu choice will only appear
when a target has already been applied to a waypoint.

To Remove a Target:

1. Highlight Remove Target on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target.

Remove Grid

(Only if a Grid is Active)

Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display. This menu choice will only appear when
a grid has already been applied to a waypoint.

To R emove a Grid:

1. Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid.

Sonar Window

(Combo View Only)

Sonar Window sets the size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View. Sonar Window can only be
accessed from the Combo View.

To Set the Size of the Sonar Window in the Combo View:

1. Highlight Sonar Window on the Navigation X-Press

TM

menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to adjust the size of the sonar window.
(Wide, Medium, Narrow, Default = Medium)

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Navigation Menu Tab

Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System, then
press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab.

NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings.

The Navigation Menu Tab will be added to the menu system
when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing
System, and the following menu choices will appear in the
menu tab:

• Tracks

• Waypoints

• View Orientation

• NorthReference

• Grid Rotation

• Trackpoint Interval

• Track Min Distance (Advanced)

• Map Datum (Advanced)

• Delete All Nav Data (Advanced).

Trac ks

Trac ks allows you to view the Tracks submenu.

To view the Tracks Submenu:

1. Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks submenu.

The Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices:

Edit allows you to select a previously-saved track and edit its name.

Delete allows you to delete a track from a list of previously-saved tracks.

Visibility allows you to display or hide each saved track.

Tra ck s Submenu

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Waypoints

Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu.

To view the Waypoints Submenu:

1. Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Waypoints submenu.

The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices:

Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately. The current boat position will
be used as the default, but you can set the coordinates to any valid position. The Icon used to
represent the waypoint in the Track and Combo Views can also be changed.

Edit allows you to choose from a list of previously-saved waypoints, then edit the Name, Position
(Latitude and Longitude) and select the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Track
and Combo Views.

Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints.

Go To allows you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that waypoint, or add that

waypoint to the end of the current route.

Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints.

Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints.

View Orientation

View Orientation allows you to select whether the Track and
Combo Views should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up.

To c hange the View Orientation setting:

1. Highlight View Orientation on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the View Orientation setting.
(North-Up, Course-Up, Default = North-Up)

NOTE: The View Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird's Eye View.

Waypoints Submenu

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North Reference

North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one
of two orientations: True North or Magnetic North.

To c hange the North Reference setting:

1. Highlight North Reference on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the North Reference setting.
(True, Magnetic, Default = True)

Grid Rotation

Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid

in degrees, where a setting of 0° displays a standard North, South, East, West alignment. See
Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid.

To c hange the Grid Rotation setting:

1. Highlight Grid Rotation on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Grid Rotation setting. (0°
to 89°, Default = 0°)

Trackpoint Interval

Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between

trackpoints. The current track can only contain up to 2000 trackpoints, so longer time periods cause
the track to extend back further in time, but will be less detailed.

NOTE: Tr ackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance. Both conditions must be met
before a trackpoint is added to the current track.

To c hange the Trackpoint Interval setting:

1. Highlight Trackpoint Interval on the Navigation main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Trackpoint Interval setting.
(1 second, 5 seconds, 10 seconds, 15 seconds, 30 seconds or 60 seconds, Default = 15
seconds)

NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small
values will allow you to increase the track resolution.

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Track Min Distance

(Advanced)

Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added
to the track.

NOTE: Tr ack Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval. Both conditions must be met
before a trackpoint is added to the current track.

To c hange the Track Minimum Distance setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Track Min Distance on the
Navigation main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Track Min Distance setting.
(1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters [International Units Only], Default = 16 ft, 5 m)

NOTE: During slow travel or drift, setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small
values will allow you to increase the track resolution.

Map Datum

(Advanced)

Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the Matrix Fishing System to
match those of a paper map.

To c hange the Map Datum setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Map Datum on the Navigation
main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Datum setting.
(Default = WGS 84)

Delete All Nav Data

(Advanced)

Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks and Waypoints. This menu choice should
be used with caution.

To Delete All Navigation Data:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Delete All Nav Data on the
Navigation main menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to delete all navigation data.

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Alarms Menu Tab

From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main
Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the default selection.

NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by pressing
any key. The alarm will be silenced, and will not be triggered again
until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected.

The following menu choices will be added to your Alarms Menu
Tab when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing
System:

• Off Course Alarm

• Arrival Alarm

• Drift Alarm.

See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for
information on the standard Alarm Menu choices.

Off Course Alarm

Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off

course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the
boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound.

To c hange the Off Course Alarm setting:

1. Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main
menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys
to change the Off Course Alarm setting. (Off, 30 to 3000
feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only],
Default = 300 ft, 100 m)

Arrival Alarm Circle

Off Course Limits

Alarms Menu

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Arrival Alarm

Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the

distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu
setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the
destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound.

To c hange the Arrival Alarm setting:

1. Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting. (Off,
30 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only], Default = 150 ft, 50 m)

Drift Alarm

Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from

the boat’s anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a
perimeter around the boat’s anchored position; if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter,
the Drift Alarm will sound.

To c hange the Drift Alarm setting:

1. Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to
change the Drift Alarm setting. (Off, 30 to 3000 feet, 10
to 1000 meters [International Models Only], Default =
Off)

Drift Alarm Perimeter

Drift Alarm Circle

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Setup Menu Tab

From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main
Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is
selected.

NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as
whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode and what accessories
are attached to the unit.

The following menu choices will be added to your Setup Menu Tab
when a Handheld GPS is connected to the Matrix Fishing System:

• Units - Distance

• Units - Speed

• Triplog Reset

• Local Time Zone (Advanced)

• Daylight Savings Time (Advanced)

• Position Format (Advanced)

• Time Format (Advanced, International Only)

• Date Format (Advanced, International Only)

• NMEA Format.

See your Matrix Fishing System Operations Manual for information
on the standard Setup Menu choices

Setup Menu Tab

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Units - Distance

Units - Distance selects the units of measure for all distance­related readouts.

To c hange the Units - Distance setting:

1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Distance setting.
(Domestic Models: Statute Miles, Nautical Miles; Default = Statute Miles; International
Models: Meters/Kilometers, Meters/Nautical Miles, Feet/Statute Miles, Feet/Nautical
Miles; Default = Meters/Kilometers)

Units - Speed

Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related
readouts.

To c hange the Units - Speed setting:

1. Highlight Units - Speed on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Speed setting. (kph
[International Models Only], mph, kts, Default = kph for International models and mph for
Domestic models)

Triplog Reset

Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero. The Triplog provides the

following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed.

NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts (Advanced) to find out how to display Triplog information
on the screen.

To R eset Triplog:

1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu.

2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset.

3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To reset the Triplog, press the RIGHT Cursor key once
more. To cancel Reset Triplog, press the LEFT Cursor key.

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Local Time Zone

(Advanced)

Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when
Time+Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts). This menu
choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)

To c hange the Local Time Zone:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Local Time Zone on the Setup
menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone
(Default = EST [UTC-5] - Eastern Standard Time).

Daylight Savings Time

(Advanced)

Daylight Savings Time adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Savings Time. Selecting
On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone. Selecting Off leaves the time
display as adjusted for your local time zone. This menu choice is available only when in Advanced
User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)

To c hange the Daylight Savings Time setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Daylight Savings Time on the
Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to turn Daylight Savings Time On or Off.
(Off, On, Default = Off)

Position Format

(Advanced)

Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display. This menu choice
is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)

To c hange the Position Format setting:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Position Format on the
Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Position Format.
(dd.ddddd°, dd°mm.mmm', or dd°mm'ss", Default = dd°mm.mmm')

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Time Format

(Advanced, International Only)

Time Format changes the time format used by the unit. This menu choice is available only when in
Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) International Models Only. Time Format
selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time + Date is selected as a
Digital Readout on the Sonar View (see Select Readouts).

To c hange the Time Format:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Time Format on the Setup
menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format. (12 hour, 24
hour, Default = 12 hour)

Date Format

(Advanced, International Only)

Date Format changes the date format used by the unit. This menu choice is available only when in
Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) International Models Only. Date Format
selects the format for the date display when Time + Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the
Sonar View. (see Select Readouts).

To c hange the Date Format:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Date Format on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Date Format. (mm/dd/yy,
dd.mm.yy or yy.mm.dd, Default = mm/dd/yy)

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NMEA Output

(Advanced)

NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off. This menu choice is available only when in
Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)

The following NMEA sentences are output:

DPT- Depth
MTW - Water Temperature
GLL - Lat/Lon Position
GGA - GPS Fix Data
RMC - Recommended Minimum Specific GNSS Data
VTG - Course Over Ground and Ground Speed
ZDA - Time and Date

When navigating, the following NMEA sentences are also output:

APB - Autopilot Sentence B
BWR - Bearing and Distance to Waypoint
RMB - Recommended Minimum Navigation Info

To turn NMEA Output on or off:

1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup menu.

2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off
(Off, On, Default = Off)

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Accessories Menu Tab

From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System, then press the
RIGHT cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected.

If no accessories are attached to the Accessory Bus, no menu choices will appear under the
Accessories tab. If an accessory is attached, however, additional menu choices that support the
accessory will be added automatically. See the Operations Manual that comes with your accessory
for detailed information.

NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSenseTMand the SmartCastTMWireless Sonar Link require separate
purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource
Center at 1-334-687-0503 for additional details.

Accessories Menu Tab

(no accessories attached)

Accessories Menu Tab

(with accessories attached)

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Troubleshooting

Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the following section.
Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance
problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair.

Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up

If your Matrix Fishing System doesn’t power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes with it
for specific confirmation details, making sure that:

• the power cable is properly connected to the Matrix Fishing System control head,

• the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and black to
negative terminal or ground

• the fuse is operational

• the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts.

Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring, or
actually replacing the battery if necessary.

Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached

A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started Matrix Fishing System to go
into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the Matrix Fishing System, it
goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is already connected, this means
that the control head is not detecting the transducer. Perform the following troubleshooting tasks:

• Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your Matrix Fishing System, check to
make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the Matrix Fishing System.
Reconnect if necessary, and power up the Matrix Fishing System again to see if this fixes
the problem.

• Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and
power up the control head again.

• Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded.

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Display Problems

There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with
the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some
symptoms of display problems and possible solutions:

Problem Possible Cause

The control head loses power at
high speeds.

When the boat moves at higher
speeds, the bottom disappears
or suddenly weakens, or the
display contains gaps.

There are no fish detected, even
when you know they are in the
water under the boat, or sonar
readings seem weak or faulty.

If the power output of your boat’s engine is unregulated,
the control head may be protecting itself using its over­voltage protection feature. Make sure the input voltage
does not exceed 20 Volts.

The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A mix
of air and water flowing around the transducer
(cavitation) may be interfering with the inter-pretation
of sonar data. See your Installation Guide for
suggestions on adjusting the transducer position.

Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be
interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause
of Noise for more information.

Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not
positioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not
straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical
interference, either because it is mounted inside a hull
that is too thick for proper sonar transmission, the bond
between the transducer and the hull is not airtight, or
because the transducer is dirty. Check with your
Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning the
transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean.

Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of
signal transmission.

Electrical noise from the boat’s engine may be
interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause
of Noise for more information.

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Finding the Cause of Noise

Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high sensitivity
readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference:

Possible Source of Noise Isolation

Other electronic devices

The boat’s engine

Cavitation from the boat’s
propeller

Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the
problem goes away, then turn them on one at a time to
see if the noise re-appears.

To determine whether the boat’s engine is the source of
the noise, increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral
and stationary to see if the noise increases
proportionately; if noise appears when you rev the
engine, the problem could be the spark plugs, alternator,
or tachometer wiring. Replace the spark plugs with
resistor plugs, install an alternator filter, or route the
control head power and transducer cables away from the
engine wiring.

Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise;
make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15” (38 cm)
from the propeller, and that the water flows smoothly
over the face of the transducer at all times.

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Matrix Fishing System Accessories

Accessories customize the Matrix Fishing System to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge
of new technology. When an accessory is connected to the Matrix Fishing System, additional menus
and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System. Accessories available today that
are supported by your Fishing System include:

WeatherSense™ Fishing Condition Monitor: purchase and plug in the WeatherSense

TM

accessory to

your Matrix Fishing System to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time.

Wireless Sonar Link (WSL): purchase the Wireless Sonar Link (WSL) accessory to receive remote
sonar signals from a SmartCast

TM

Remote Sonar Sensor (RSS). Radio signals from the RSS are received

by the WSL and are transmitted over the Accessory Bus to the Matrix Fishing System.

PC Connect Cable: Purchase the PC Connect Cable to connect the Matrix Fishing System to a PC in
order to upload product software updates and new features obtained from www.humminbird.com.
This accessory requires the MSWindows-compatible HumminbirdPC™ software downloaded from
our website to your PC in order to communicate with the Matrix Fishing System.

Be sure to check out our website www.humminbird.comfor additional new and exciting accessories
to grow your Matrix Fishing System!

NOTE: Each accessory requires a separa te purchase. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com
or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334- 687-0503 for additional details.

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Contact 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. Central Standard Time):

334-687-0503

By e-mail

(typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days):

[e-mail]

For direct shipping, our address is:

Te c hsonic Industries, Inc.

Service Department

108 Maple Lane

Eufaula, AL 36027 USA