Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product 105SX Insignia
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THANK Y OU Thank you for choosing Humminbird, America’ s #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird has built its r eputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality , thoroughly r eliable marine equipment. Y our Humminbird is designed for trouble-fr ee use in even the harshest marine environment.
Section 1: INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Installation Overview . .
2 INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION PA R TS SUPPLIED PA R TS SUPPLIED Before installing your 105SX, please ensur e the following parts are included in the box: • 105SX fishfinder • T ransducer with 20&.
3 INST ALLA TION PREP ARA TION INST ALLA TION OVERVIEW surface of the water in an area that has smooth water flow - usually on the transom of the boat. There ar e several mounting options for the transducer . Review the following section to determine the method that works for you and your boat.
4 AL TERNA TE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 105SX comes with everything necessary for installation and operation on most boats. However , there are several situations which may r equire a differ ent type of transducer . Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail boats create unique transducer mounting needs.
TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as r eplacements for the standard transducer . Y ou may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may have additional costs.
USING THE 1 05SX HOW SONAR WORKS 6 HOW SONAR WORKS Y our Humminbird unit uses sonar to locate and define underwater objects, define the bottom terrain, as well as determine distance. Sonar technology is based on sound waves. Y our Humminbird unit sends out a sound wave signal.
7 USING THE 1 05SX SIMULA TOR OPERA TION SIMULA TOR OPERA TION The 105SX contains a simulator that allows you to use the unit as if you are on the water . The simulator is invaluable for learning how to operate the 105SX. There ar e two ways to start the simulator .
If you are using the 105SX in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any selected options are lost when the unit is power ed off. The 105SX will return to Factory Settings, or options selected when last used with a transducer , if no transducer is connected.
When in Auto mode, the horizontal line at the top of the screen is the “zero line,” r epresenting the surface of the water . Occasionally there is a gap in this line. This gap indicates the unit is updating the display even if the bottom is not visible on- screen, or if the bottom information is not changing.
Structure. Structur e is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom. The sonar configuration of the 105SX is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure possible. Grass, tr ees, stumps, wrecks or other debris ar e accurately displayed, however the depiction of these objects varies with boat speed and direction.
differ ent species of fish have differ ent sonar characteristics, so it is not always possible to distinguish fish size between varying species. The signal intensity is “normalized” for depth so a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol.
12 When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications, you can prolong the battery life by using the backlight at a minimum. The three lower buttons, MENU, UP ARROW , and DOWN ARROW work together to control the 105SX menu-contr olled user functions.
13 Menu Layout. All menus use the same basic layout. The heading at the top describes the menu function. The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are available for adjustment.
Menu Functions Sensitivity . The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receiver . The 105SX automatically adjusts the level of r eceiver sensitivity based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the level of noise present.
15 USING THE 1 05SX MENU FUNCTIONS After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears and the new sensitivity setting is in affect. If additional time is needed to study a menu, press and hold the MENU button and the menu will r emain on- screen indefinitely .
Using manual Depth Range control, you can view sonar information from the area near the surface in gr eater detail. To r eturn to automatic Depth Range control, pr ess the MENU button until the Depth Range menu appears on- screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO.
17 USING THE 1 05SX MENU FUNCTIONS The Zoom range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side of the display . Zoom can either operate automatically , in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the bottom, or manually , in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range.
Depth Alarm. The 105SX contains an audible alarm to warn you of shallow water depths. The alarm is adjustable to depths of 3' to 99' (30m). When the alarm is enabled, an audible alarm sounds if the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected alarm depth.
Bottom Black. There ar e two selections available: Off and On. The factory setting is Off. With this setting, the 105SX displays the bottom using Structure ID. This allows you to determine the texture and r elative hardness of the bottom. Selecting Bottom Black “ON” causes the unit to blacken in the display below the bottom.
20 symbols on-screen. In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols. This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns (such as baitfish) as fish symbols. Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish symbols on-screen.
21 voltage from your boat’ s electrical system. The time, speed and distance calculations are useful for tracking your progr ess on a trip. The input voltage is useful for determining the condition of the charging system of the boat.
22 MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY MAINTENANCE especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems. The pr esent input voltage is displayed. If voltage fluctuations or power supply in excess of 20 VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected, use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage.
23 MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY TROUBLESHOOTING •If your boat remains in the water for long periods of time, algae and other marine growth can r educe the effectiveness of the transducer . Periodically clean the face of the transducer with liquid detergent.
24 Check the power connection to the 105SX. It is possible to force the power cable connector into the cable holder incorrectly . If the connector is reversed, the unit will not work. Examine the contacts on the back of the unit to ensure ther e is no corrosion.
25 the transducer is connected to the unit through a switch, temporarily connect it directly to the unit and try again. If none of these items identifies an obvious problem, the transducer itself may be the pr oblem. Be sure to include the transducer if r eturning the unit for repair .
26 can be caused by other electronic devices. T urn off any nearby electronics and see if the problem goes away . Noise can also be caused by the engine. If engine noise is causing the interference, the pr oblem will intensify at higher RPMs. Increase the engine speed with the boat stationary to isolate this cause.
27 MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY SERVICE POLICY SERVICE POLICY This Service Policy is valid in the United States only . This applies to Humminbird units returned to our factory in Eufaula, Alabama, and is subject to change without notice. All repair work is performed by factory-trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications.
28 CUSTOMER RESOURCE CENTER If you have any questions, call our Humminbird Customer Resour ce Center Hotline: 1-334-687-0503 Throughout the U.S. and Canada, hours ar e Monday-Friday , 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central time. Or visit our web site: www .humminbird.
MAINTENANCE AND W ARRANTY SPECIFICA TIONS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz Power Output . . . . . . . . . 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) - 250 W atts (RMS) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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