Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Matrix 97 Humminbird
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Table of Contents ii How Sonar Works 1 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
GOTO Key ...................................................................................................................................................................... 26 ZOOM (+/-) Key .........................................................
iv WideSide Sensitivity (Advanced, with WideSide Transducer) ...................................................................... .... 46 Depth Lines (Advanced) ........................................................................................
v User Mode ...................................................................................................................... ................................................ 66 Language (International Only) ......................................
1 How Sonar Works Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Matrix Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.
2 WideSide Sonar (with Optional-Purchase WideSide Transducer) Your Matrix 97 Fishing System also supports WideSide sonar with the purchase of an additional WideSide transducer. The WideSide transducer is a specialized "side-looking" transducer that is extremely useful for bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open water.
3 Your Matrix Fishing System supports Navionics® Gold Chart marine cartography and Navionics® HotMaps TM 2004 Gold for inland fishing. NOTE: Your Matrix Fishing System does not support Navionics® Classic Charts, only Navionics® Gold Charts and Navionics® HotMaps TM 2004 Gold Charts.
4 What’s On the Sonar Display The Matrix Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow.
5 to your boat, including the following items: and the depth of the bottom directly below the cursor. position is shown, the distance to travel to the cursor can be marked at the cursor position for later retrieval and use. to the Matrix Fishing System.
6 Views The views available on your Matrix Fishing System are: Sonar views: Navigation views: • Sonar View • Bird’s Eye View • Zoom View • Chart View • 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View • Comb.
7 Sonar View Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. Depth is always displayed. Readouts for temperature and speed are automatically displayed if the appropriate accessory is connected.
8 Understanding Sonar History It is important to understand the significance of the Matrix Fishing System display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water.
9 Bottom Presentation As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour . The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display.
10 Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left.
11 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. Depth is always displayed in the upper left hand corner.
12 Side Beam View Side Beam View is only available if you have connected a QuadraBeam TM transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam™ (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). The QuadraBeam™ transducer requires a separate purchase.
WideSide View WideSide View is only available if you have connected a WideSide transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to WideSide (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select ). The WideSide transducer requires a separate purchase. The WideSide View displays information from the 455 kHz SideView transducer.
14 Bird’s Eye View Bird's Eye View - This view shows a 3-D, perspective view of the track and the chart’s land contour 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.
15 Chart View Chart View - This view shows cartography from the built-in UniMap or an optional MMC map for the area surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the position his.
16 View Orientation Both Chart 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.
17 NOTE: The built-in UniMap TM does not contain any Port, Tide or Current information. This information is only available from optional-purchase MMC cards. Nearest Port: The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed.
18 Introduction to Navigation Use the Matrix Fishing System to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a saveable route (representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints). You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.
19 Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint. Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo view, use the Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint.
20 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.
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.
22 Save, Edit or Delete a Route Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From the Navigation X-Press TM menu, select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key.
23 Save or Clear a Current Track Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press TM menu, 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.
24 Key Functions Your Matrix Fishing System 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 Key The POWER key is used to turn the Matrix Fishing System on and off.
25 If the cursor is not active, the following menu will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current Station, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested information. NOTE: The built-in Uni-Map TM does not contain Port, Tide or Current information.
26 MARK Key Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location. GOTO Key If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint.
Accessory Bus Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your Matrix Fishing System. Accessories plug directly into the Matrix Fishing System, enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense TM and the SmartCast TM Wireless Sonar Link.
28 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.
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.
30 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.
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.
32 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.
33 Sonar X-Press TM Menu (Sonar Views Only) The Sonar X-Press TM menu 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.
34 Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered.
35 Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Only) Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar and Big Digits Views.
36 Lower Range Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed. Automatic is the default setting. When in automatic mode, the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom. Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode.
Side Beam Range (WideSide Transducer: WideSide View Only) Side Beam Range sets the deepest range that will be displayed in the WideSide View. The range must be set manually to keep the bottom visible on the display.
38 Bottom View Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red. WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline.
39 Navigation X-Press TM Menu (Navigation Views Only) The Navigation X-Press TM menu provides access to the settings most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in the Bird's Eye View, the Chart or the Combo View to access the Navigation X-Press TM menu.
40 Save Current Route (Only When Navigating) Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route. To Save Current Route: 1. Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X-Press TM menu.
41 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.
42 Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or what transducer is currently selected.
43 Beam Select Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/83 kHz , the returns from both beams are blended. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows.
44 Fish ID+ TM Fish ID+ TM uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish.
45 Fish Sensitivity Fish Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+ TM detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns.
46 455 kHz Balance (Advanced: With QuadraBeam TM Transducer) 455 kHz Balance adjusts the sensitivity of the 455 kHz beam. Increasing the sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the sensitivity will display fewer weak returns. A QuadraBeam TM transducer must be attached to the Matrix Fishing System.
47 Depth Lines (Advanced) Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode ).
48 Surface Clutter (Advanced) Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode ).
49 Noise Filter (Advanced) Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices. The Noise Filter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode ).
50 Water Type (Advanced) Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode ).
51 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.
52 Tracks Tracks 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.
53 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.
54 Routes Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu. To view the Routes Submenu: 1. Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Routes submenu. The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices: Create allows you to create a new, empty route and add waypoints to it immediately.
55 Chart Detail Level Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views. Basic shows land areas, ports, obstructions and restricted areas. Navigation shows navaids, landmarks, ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information.
56 Lat/Lon Grid Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines. To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting: 1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat/Lon Grid setting.
57 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 change the Grid Rotation setting: 1.
58 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 change the Map Datum setting: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Map Datum on the Navigation main menu.
59 Clear Map Offset (Advanced) Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset. Clear Map Offset is only accessible if a Map Offset is currently active. To Clear Map Offset: 1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Clear Map Offset on the Navigation main menu.
60 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.
61 Depth Alarm Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting.
62 Low Battery Alarm Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the Matrix Fishing System. The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined.
63 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.
64 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.
65 Units - Depth Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related readouts. To change the Units - Depth setting: 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth setting.
66 Units - Speed Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts. To change 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.
67 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.
68 Select Views (Advanced) Select Views sets the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation. The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible.
69 Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only) Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar View. This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 6 f.
70 Depth Offset (Advanced) Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel.
71 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 .
72 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.
73 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.
74 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.
75 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.
76 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.
77 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 i.
78 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.
79 Specifications Depth Capability ........................................................................................................................ 1500 ft (500 m) Power Output ..................................................................
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83 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): 1-800-633-1468 By e-mail (typically we respond to your e-mail within three business days): custserv@johnsonoutdoors.
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