Legend 3000 Deep
Operations Manual
Operational instructions for Humminbird Legend 3000 Series
including the Legend –3000, 3005, 3000 Deep and 3005 Deep
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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.
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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 repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Handling and/or opening this
unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.
WARNING: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects and other
reproductive harm.
Section 1: USING THE
LEGEND 3000 SERIES
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Deep Models Additional Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Powering Up the Unit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Simulator and Feature Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Knobs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Real Time Sonar Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Chart Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Control Panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Automatic Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Bottom Lock Zoom Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Manual Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Chart Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Sonar View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RTS Window. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Surface Clutter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
White Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Depth Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Temp Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fish Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fish Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Fish ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Simulator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Units . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Section 2: MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Service Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Section 3: SPECIFICATIONS
Legend 3000/3005 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Legend 3000
Deep/3005 Deep
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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USING THE LEGEND 3000 SERIES
Performance
The
L
EGEND 3000 SERIES
represents a new way of thinking about fishing
electronics. It combines state-of-the-art electronics with the detail of a
traditional sonar paper chart recorder to create the fishfinder of the future.
Minimal, easy-to-understand knob controls provide access to the most
important features. The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
eliminates confusion created by
too many buttons and menus. High technology, high performance, with “back
to basics” operation makes the L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
the ideal choice of the
serious angler.
The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects.
Sonar technology is based on sound waves sent into the water in a controlled
“beam” from the transducer. Objects within this beam reflect the sonar signal
back. The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
very accurately measures the distance to these
objects based on the time it takes for the sonar to return. Each object (bottom,
fish or structure) reflects the sonar uniquely, providing information about its
makeup. The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
draws this returned information on the
display.
The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
operates in a wide variety of water conditions, from 2'
to 600' (2000' for the Legend 3000 Deep and 3005 Deep Models). Actual depth
capability depends on many factors such as bottom hardness, water conditions,
and transducer installation. All sonar units typically read to deeper depths in
fresh water than in salt water.
Deep Models Additional Performance
If you purchased a Legend 3000 Deep or a Legend 3005 Deep Model, your
Legend product is equipped with a 50kHz/200kHz dual beam transducer
capable of performing to a depth of 2000 feet. In addition, your unit contains
several extra features that will enhance its sonar performance in deep water.
S
ONAR VIEW allows you to display the sonar information from either beam or
both beams simultaneously. F
ILTER control allows the filtering algorithms to be
turned off to show the greatest amount of sonar information. FISH ALARM, FISH
SENSITIVITY, and FISH ID provide advanced signal processing to identify fish
and show their depth and relative size from either beam.
Powering Up the Unit
After installation, turn the LEGEND 3000 SERIES on by momentarily pressing the
G
AIN knob. An audible chirp sounds as the unit turns on. If the unit detects
that the transducer is connected and is in water, the L
EGEND 3000 SERIES
begins to show sonar information on the display. If the transducer is not
detected, the unit starts up in S
IMULATOR mode.
To power the unit off at any time, press and hold the G
AIN knob for several
seconds until the unit turns off.
Simulator and Feature Memory
The LEGEND 3000 SERIES contains a
SIMULATOR that allows you to use the
unit as though you are on the water.
The
SIMULATOR is an invaluable aid to
learning the features and functions of the
LEGEND 3000 SERIES. All controls
are operational and settings can be changed to experiment with various
features. An indicator appears at the bottom left of the display when
operating in
S
IMULATOR
mode.
There are two ways to start the
SIMULATOR. The method to use depends on
whether a transducer is connected.
Power On with No
Transducer
If the L
EGEND 3000 SERIES
is powered
on with no transducer connected, it
starts up in
S
IMULATOR
mode. No other
steps are needed. In this mode, the
L
EGEND 3000 SERIES
does not
remember any setting changes after power off, but defaults to the factory
settings.
Power On with Transducer Connected
If the LEGEND
3000 SERIES
is powered on with the transducer connected,
the
SIMULATOR must be turned on manually. To turn on the SIMULATOR
manually:
1. Press the Control Panel knob to display the list of
options.
2. Rotate the Control Panel knob to scroll through the list
until Simulator is visible and is highlighted on the
display.
3. Turn the Range knob to turn Simulator from Off to
On.
4. Press the Control Panel knob to clear the screen.
When operating with the Simulator on and the transducer connected,
changes made to the following Control Panel choices are permanently
remembered: Chart Speed, RTS Window, Surface Clutter, Contrast,
White Line, Units, and in International Models, Language.
USING THE LEGEND 3000 SERIES
PERFORMANCE / SIMULATOR / POWERING UP THE UNIT
Legend Models
International
*
North
American
Dual Beam
2’ to 600’
Dual Beam
2’ to 2000’
Single
Beam
2’ to 600’
1000
2000
3000 3005
1000 Deep
2000 Deep
3000 Deep
1005 Deep
2005 Deep
3005 Deep
1005
2005
1000 Series
160 x 160 pixels
8 levels grayscale
2000 Series
240 x 240 pixels
16 levels grayscale
3000 Series
240h x 320v pixels
16 levels grayscale
Note: International models include multiple
languages and measurements in metres, feet
or fathoms. Temperature includes ¡C.
3000 Series
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USER INTERFACE
The L
EGEND
3000 User Interface is made up of the
following components: knobs and the LCD Display,
which in turn is made up of the RTS and the Chart
Windows.
Knobs
Four knobs on the L
EGEND 3000 SERIES control all
user settings: M
ODE,G
AIN,C
ONTROL PANEL and RANGE.
Mode Knob
The M
ODE knob selects how the L
EGEND
3000 SERIES
locates the bottom and graphs the information on
the display. Turn the knob until the pointer aligns
with the desired mode of operation. See Modes of
Operation for more information.
Gain Knob
The G
AIN knob controls the gain
(sometimes called sensitivity) of the
sonar receiver. Gain also powers the
unit on or off. When the L
EGEND 3000
S
ERIES
is off, press Gain to turn the
unit on. Press and hold Gain to turn
the unit off. Turn the Gain knob
clockwise to increase the gain; turn
counterclockwise to decrease the
gain. As you turn the knob, only new
sonar information being graphed
shows the effect of the gain change.
Increasing the gain shows faint sonar
returns from small bait fish and
suspended debris in the water, but
the display may become too
cluttered in some water conditions.
Increased gain is also beneficial at deeper depths to maintain a good
bottom image and show adequate sonar returns from deep objects.
Decreasing the gain eliminates the clutter from the display; however, if
adjusted too low, the display may not show many faint sonar returns that
could be fish.
Control Panel Knob
The C
ONTROL PANEL knob accesses features used to adjust some LEGEND
3000 S
ERIES
settings. Push the knob to display the C
ONTROL PANEL list, then
rotate the knob to select a feature for adjustment. A light colored
background indicates the selected feature. Turn the R
ANGE knob to adjust
the selected feature. Remove the C
ONTROL PANEL list from the display by
pushing the C
ONTROL PANEL knob again. If no adjustments are made after a
few seconds, the C
ONTROL PANEL list is removed automatically.
Range Knob
The R
ANGE knob adjusts the depth ranges used on the display. The RANGE
knob has slightly different capabilities in each mode of operation. See
Modes of Operation for specific information. In all modes, turning the knob
clockwise increases the range, while turning it counterclockwise
decreases the range. Turning the knob slowly increases the adjustment in
small increments, while turning it quickly
makes large changes to the adjustment.
The LCD Display
The L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
uses a highresolution LCD display to show sonar
information, digital depth, temperature,
speed and other readouts.
A digital depth readout is always displayed
in the upper left corner of the LCD. When
the speed/temp accessory is connected,
additional digital readouts (such as MPH)
are shown below the depth. A voltage
readout appears in the bottom left when
the input voltage to the L
EGEND 3000
S
ERIES is less than 11 volts or greater than
15 volts.
A depth range scale appears close to the
right side of the LCD display. This scale
indicates the distance from the surface of
the water to a depth range sufficient to
show the bottom. For example, in 18 feet of water, a 20 foot depth range
is selected. The depth range scale can be controlled automatically or
manually depending on the mode of operation. In A
UTOMATIC
and Bottom
Lock modes, the L
EGEND
3000 S
ERIES
selects the depth range. In M
ANUAL
mode, the depth range is selected by the user.
The sonar returns received by the LEGEND 3000 SERIES are displayed along
the depth range scale in a R
EAL
TIME SONAR (RTS) WINDOW and
C
HART WINDOW. The RTS WINDOW
displays new sonar information
within the transducer cone in an
expanded, easy-to-see format;
the C
HART WINDOW logs old RTS
W
INDOW information to show a
contour view of the bottom and
structure.
Maximum Gain Low Gain
Medium Gain
Depth Range
Scale
Depth, Temp and
Speed readouts
Real TIme Sonar™
Window
Chart
Window
USING THE LEGEND 3000 SERIES
USER INTERFACE / KNOBS / LCD DISPLAY
The sonar returns received by the L
EGEND 3000 SERIES
are
displayed along the depth range scale in a R
EAL TIME
S
ONAR™ (RTS) WINDOW
and C
HART WINDOW
. The RTS W
INDOW
displays new sonar information within the transducer
cone in an expanded, easy-to-see format; the CHART
WINDOW logs old RTS W
INDOW
information to show a contour
view of the bottom and structure.
Real Time Sonar™ (RTS)
Window
Real Time Sonar (RTS)
Window
The R
EAL TIME SONAR (RTS)
W
INDOW shows instantaneous
sonar returns from the bottom,
structure and fish that are within
the transducer beam. The RTS
W
INDOW updates with new sonar
information up to 30 times per
second in shallow water (deeper
water will slow the refresh rates).
The RTS W
INDOW responds to
quickly-changing depths in a
way similar to a flasher type
sonar display. Interpreting
the RTS information requires
some skill; comparing the
RTS data with the data in
the C
HART WINDOW, however,
makes the RTS information
easy to understand.
The width of the RTS W
INDOW
can be adjusted to your
preference. Selecting a
wider RTS W
INDOW shows
greater differences between the strength of the sonar returns, although
doing this will reduce the amount of history on the display. See C
ONTROL
PANELS for details on adjusting the RTS WINDOW.
When the RTS W
INDOW
is wide enough, it plots the depth and intensity
(amplitude) of a sonar return using horizontal black lines, where line length
indicates return strength, and the vertical placement of the lines next to the
depth range scale indicates the depth.
W
hen the RTS W
INDOW
is narrow enough, it plots the depth and intensity of a
sonar return using grayscale lines, where the intensity of the sonar return is
divided into 16 levels of grayscale, with the most intense returns shown in
black, and less intense sonar returns shown as progressively lighter shades
of gray. When the view is narrow enough, the combination of the grouping of
the lines and the grayscale level helps to identify the bottom composition and
structure. The bottom displays as the largest grouping of black horizontal
lines, and typically has gray lines underneath. A harder bottom shows less
gray below; a soft bottom shows more gray below. Structure appears above
the bottom as a cluster of lines with varying lengths and gray shades.
In any view, fish appear as smaller groupings of sonar returns between the
bottom and surface. Often, large fish within a structure will show as a strong
return within a grouping of smaller returns. When the boat is stationary or
drifting very slowly, the RTS W
INDOW
can show the movement of the fish
through the transducer beam. Moving fish appear as smaller groups of lines
that become progressively larger lines, or vice versa. A grouping of lines
moving vertically indicates a fish changing depth.
The Chart Window
The C
HART
W
INDOW
creates a historical log of sonar returns from stored RTS
information. As the boat moves, variations in the depth and sonar return changes are
charted to form an image of the bottom contour. The most recent sonar returns are
charted on the right side of the window; as new information is received, the older
information is moved across the display.
The C
HART
W
INDOW
also indicates the composition of the bottom. A hard bottom,
such as compacted sediment or flat rock, appears as a dark, thin line across the
display. A soft bottom, such as mud or sand, appears as a thicker line that
contains a transition from darker to lighter grays. Bottoms made up of many rocks
have a broken, random appearance.
Sloped Bottoms
Bottoms having a large degree of slope also present a unique picture. These
generally have a thicker black band representing the bottom directly under the boat.
Equal areas of gray above and below the black band represent sonar returns from
around the boat.
Second Sonar Returns
A second sonar return may be
visible if the appropriate depth
range is selected. This appears as a
depth contour below the main
bottom contour, at twice the depth.
The second return occurs when the
sonar signal bounces between the
bottom and the surface of the
water, then back again. Some
anglers use the appearance of the
second return to determine bottom
hardness. With a lower gain setting
the second return will be more faint,
except in areas with a hard
bottom.
The LEGEND 3000 SERIES has a unique depth range
feature which permits the second return to be visible
in any depth range up to one-half the maximum depth
of the unit. See MODES OF OPERATION for details.
Structure
The LEGEND 3000 SERIES displays structure, such as
submerged grass, brush, trees and wrecks on the
bottom. Structure can be distinguished by comparing
the area just above and below the main bottom return.
Usually structure shows as areas of dark to light gray
on top of a dark bottom contour. The appearance of
structure is greatly affected by boat speed and
direction; to repeat the same image it is often
necessary to travel the same speed and direction over
the location where the structure was originally
located.
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USING THE LEGEND 3000 SERIES
REAL TIME SONAR™ / CHART WINDOW
Intense
returns
Hard
Bottom
Fish
Soft
Bottom
Less
intense
returns
Structure Bottom
Less intense returns Intense returns
RTS Wide “A” scope mode
Chart Window
Rocky
Bottom
Soft
Bottom
Hard
Bottom
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