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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