Humminbird Matrix 47 User manual

Matrix™47 Operations Manual
Matrix™47 Operations Manual
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird®
has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable
marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the
harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does
require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year
after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete
details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to
read this operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features
and applications of your Humminbird® product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at
www.humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat
damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may 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.
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,
birth defects and other reproductive harm.
Fish ID+™, FishingGPS®, Humminbird®, Matrix™, RTS®, SmartCast®, Structure ID®, Total Screen
Update®, WeatherSense®, WhiteLine®, and X-Press™ Menu are trademarked by or registered
trademarks of Humminbird®.
© 2004 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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How Sonar Works 1
3D Sonar ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
2D Sonar............................................................................................................................................................ 2
What’s On the Display (3D View) 3
What’s On the Display (2D View) 5
Views 7
3D Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 7
3D/2D Sonar Combo View.......................................................................................................................... 9
6-Beam Sonar View .................................................................................................................................... 10
2D Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 11
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ............................................................................................................ 12
2D Zoom View................................................................................................................................................ 13
2D Big Digits View........................................................................................................................................ 14
Bottom Presentation .................................................................................................................................. 15
Key Functions 17
POWER/LIGHT Key ...................................................................................................................................... 17
VIEW Key ........................................................................................................................................................ 17
MENU Key ...................................................................................................................................................... 17
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ........................................................................................................................ 18
EXIT Key .......................................................................................................................................................... 18
Accessory Bus 19
Powering Up the Unit 19
The Menu System 20
Start-Up Options Menu 22
Normal Operation........................................................................................................................................ 22
Simulator ...................................................................................................................................................... 23
System Status .............................................................................................................................................. 23
PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable Only)............................................................................................ 24
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Sonar X-Press™ Menu 25
3D Bottom Zoom (3D Sonar, 3D/2D Sonar Combo Views Only)................................................ 26
3D Lower Range (3D Sonar, 3D/2D Sonar Combo, 6-Beam Sonar Views Only)........................ 26
3D History (3D Sonar, 3D/2D Sonar Combo Views Only).............................................................. 27
2D Sonar Window (3D/2D Sonar Combo View Only) .................................................................... 27
Reset View (3D Sonar, 3D/2D Sonar Combo Views Only) ............................................................ 27
6-Beam Sensitivity (6-Beam Sonar View Only) .................................................................................. 28
Sensitivity (2D Sonar, 2D Zoom, 2D Big Digits Views Only) ........................................................ 28
Upper Range (Advanced: 2D Sonar, 2D Big Digits Views Only).................................................. 29
Lower Range (2D Sonar, 2D Zoom, 2D Big Digits Views Only).................................................... 30
Chart Speed (2D Sonar, 2D Zoom, 2D Big Digits Views Only)...................................................... 31
Bottom View (2D Sonar, 2D Zoom, 2D Big Digits Views Only) .................................................... 31
Zoom Level (2D Zoom View Only).......................................................................................................... 32
Sonar Menu Tab 33
3D Bottom Style .......................................................................................................................................... 34
3D Frame Style ............................................................................................................................................ 34
Beam Select .................................................................................................................................................. 34
Fish ID+™ ........................................................................................................................................................ 35
Fish Sensitivity.............................................................................................................................................. 36
Fish ID 3D Reference .................................................................................................................................. 36
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ............................................................................................................ 37
Depth Lines (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 38
Surface Clutter (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 39
Noise Filter (Advanced).............................................................................................................................. 39
Max Depth (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 40
Water Type (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 40
Alarms Menu Tab 41
Depth Alarm.................................................................................................................................................. 42
Fish ID Alarm ................................................................................................................................................ 42
Low Battery Alarm ...................................................................................................................................... 43
Alarm Tone .................................................................................................................................................... 43
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Setup Menu Tab 44
Units - Depth.................................................................................................................................................. 45
Units - Temp (International Only).......................................................................................................... 45
Units - Distance (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) .................................................................... 45
Units - Speed (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver).......................................................................... 46
User Mode .................................................................................................................................................... 46
Language (International Only) .............................................................................................................. 46
Triplog Reset (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) .......................................................................... 47
Restore Defaults .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Select Readouts (Advanced: 3D and 2D Sonar Views Only)........................................................ 48
Depth Offset (Advanced).......................................................................................................................... 50
Temp Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 50
Speed Calibration (Advanced: with Temp/Speed Only)................................................................ 50
NMEA Output (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 51
Views Menu Tab 52
Accessories Menu Tab 53
Troubleshooting 54
Matrix™ Doesn’t Power Up ...................................................................................................................... 54
Matrix™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ...................................................... 54
Display Problems.......................................................................................................................................... 55
Finding the Cause of Noise ...................................................................................................................... 56
Matrix™ Fishing System Accessories 57
Specifications 58
Contact Humminbird® 59
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 1-800-633-1468 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 accessories online
or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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How Sonar Works
Sonar uses sound waves to determine the presence and location of underwater objects. The
time measured between the transmission of the sound wave and the reception of any
reflection can be used to determine distance from an object. Analysis of the reflected signal
can also be used to determine location, size, or composition of underwater objects.
Humminbird® products consist of two main components: the sonar unit and the
transducer. The sonar unit contains the transmitter and receiver, as well as the user controls
and LCD display. The transducer is mounted beneath the water surface and converts
electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves. The
transducer also receives reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical
signals for display on the sonar unit.
The transmit and receive cycle is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a
depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than
¹⁄₄ of a second. It is unlikely that your boat
can "outrun" this sonar signal.
A number of variables affect the nature of information which can be derived from the sonar
return. Sonar signals generated at a higher frequency have the advantage of greatly increased
sonar resolution, although the distance (depth) a high-frequency signal can travel is relatively
short. A low frequency signal can travel great distances, but provides poor sonar resolution. The
shape of the transmitted sonar signal greatly affects the information available as well. A single
wide beam has a large area of coverage but poor resolution of detail. A narrow beam has
excellent detail, but only a limited area of coverage.
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3D Sonar
Your Matrix™ Fishing System uses a six-element transducer that
transmits at 455 kHz and is capable of reaching depths of 240 ft
(75 m). Each transmitted beam is 16 degrees in width and is
symmetrical. The six beams are lined up next to each other to
provide a total coverage of 53 degrees from side to side, and 16
degrees from front to back. Using multiple narrow beams together
gives you a wide area of coverage for terrain interpretation and fish
location, without sacrificing the detail only a narrow beam can
provide. Your Matrix™ Fishing System gathers information from a
continuous series of these returned signals. It then interprets this
information to create a detailed 3-dimensional view of the terrain
passing beneath your boat as you travel across the water.
2D Sonar
Your Matrix™ Fishing System also has the capability of displaying
traditional 2-dimensional sonar information from either a 455 kHz
beam or an 83 kHz beam. The 455 kHz single beam has the
advantage of providing increased sonar resolution but is limited to
a depth capability of 240 ft (75 m). The 83 kHz single beam sonar
has the advantage of providing sonar information to 1000 ft
(330 m) but the sonar resolution is not as great as with the 455 kHz
single beam.
NOTE: Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave
action, bottom hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.
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What’s On the Display (3D View)
In 3D views, your Matrix™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) are available if either device is connected to the Matrix™ Fishing System. If both devices are connected, then only the information from
the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.
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Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm
when the water becomes too shallow.
Temperature - water surface temperature.
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached, the Matrix can display the speed
of the boat, and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.
Battery Voltage - the voltage of the
boat’s battery; can be set to alarm if the
voltage falls below a certain point.
Bottom Contour - Shows the shape of the
bottom derived from depth measurements
on 6 beams. 3 bottom styles are available; the
front edges of the bottom contour are
outlined to create a visual anchor. The width
of the bottom covered is approximately equal
to the depth.
Fish ID+™- A fish icon will be shown at the
derived position of the fish. Six fish icon styles
will be used to indicate the primary beam in
which the fish was found. Left-facing fish
indicate fish off the port side of the boat,
while right-facing fish indicate fish off the
starboard side. Each fish icon is available in
three different sizes. Larger fish icons are used
to represent stronger returns. The icons used
in the 2D Sonar View are identical to the icons
used in the 3D Sonar View.
Boat/Direction Arrow - A simple, solid 3D
boat is drawn when the Upper Depth Range is
0. A solid 3D arrow is drawn when the Upper
Depth Range is not 0.
Frame - provides a reference for bottom and
Fish ID information. A Range of frame styles
are available, from simple to complex.
Timer - elapsed time with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Average Speed - average speed reading with
Temp/Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Distance - distance traveled with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Upper and Lower Depth Range Labels
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What’s On the Display (2D View)
In 2D views, your Matrix™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS Receiver) are available if either device is connected to the Matrix™ Fishing System. If both devices are connected, then only the information from
the GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.
Fish ID+™- A fish icon will be shown at the
derived position of the fish. Six fish icon styles
will be used to indicate the primary beam in
which the fish was found. Left-facing fish
indicate fish off the port side of the boat, while
right-facing fish indicate fish off the starboard
side. Each fish icon is available in three
different sizes. Larger fish icons are used to
represent stronger returns. The icons used in
the 2D Sonar View are identical to the icons
used in the 3D Sonar View.
RTS® (Real Time Sonar) Window
Soft Bottom
Thermoclines - layers of water with different
temperatures that appear at different depths
and different times of the year. A thermocline
typically appears as a continuous band of
many gray levels moving across the display at
the same depth.
Battery Voltage - the voltage of the boat’s
battery; can be set to alarm if the voltage falls
below a certain point.
Structure - where fish may be hiding.
Cursor Dialog Box - indicates cursor depth on the display and the depth of the bottom
directly below the cursor.
Second Sonar Return - when the sonar
signal bounces between the bottom and the
surface of the water and back again. Use the
appearance of the second return to determine
bottom hardness. Hard bottoms will show a
strong second return, while soft bottoms will
show a very weak one or none at all.
Hard Bottom
Rocky Bottom
Timer - elapsed time with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Distance - distance traveled with Temp/Speed
Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Average Speed - average speed reading with
Temp/Speed Accessory or GPS Receiver.
Bait Ball
Cursor - available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide
depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor.
Temperature - water surface temperature.
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory or GPS
Receiver is attached, the Matrix can display the
speed of the boat, and can keep a Triplog of
nautical or statute miles traveled.
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm
when the water becomes too shallow.
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Views
The views available on your Matrix™ Fishing System are:
• 3D Sonar View
• 3D/2D Sonar Combo View
• 6-Beam Sonar View
• 2D Sonar View
• 2D Zoom View
• 2D Big Digits View.
3D Sonar View is the default view. When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through
the available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles through the available
views in reverse order. Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using
the Views Menu tab.
NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, 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™ Menu it is possible to quickly alternate
between the two viewing methods.
NOTE: If the Depth number is flashing, it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom.
This usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat is moving too
fast, or for any other reason that the unit can’t accurately receive continuous data.
3D Sonar View
3D Sonar View displays a 3-dimensional representation of the bottom. Depth is always
displayed in the upper left hand corner. Temperature and speed are displayed if the
temp/speed paddle wheel is connected or if a GPS receiver is connected. The sonar returns
from each of the six elements are combined to create a 3-dimensional wire-frame
representation of the bottom. The graphic depiction of the bottom provides you with an
effective tool for understanding the terrain beneath the boat. The boat symbol represents
the location of your boat in relation to the on-screen information.
The most recent sonar returns are charted on the upper right side of the screen and move to
the lower left as new information is received. The width of coverage is approximately equal
to the depth. Depth range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display.
In some situations, the selected point of view may prevent the display of some information
due to the slope of the terrain. An option is available to change the perspective, or viewpoint,
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in order to let you see information that would otherwise be masked by the terrain. Use the
4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the perspective. The perspective can be re-set to the
default view by selecting Reset View from the X-Press™ menu.
If a return meets certain criteria one of 18 kinds of fish symbols will be assigned. There are
three different size fish symbols to indicate the intensity of the return and each of the six
beams has a unique set of fish symbols (see Fish ID+™ on the Main Menu Sonar Tab for more
information).
Six additional Digital Readouts display information from optional-purchase accessories.
These information boxes can be customized to show only the information desired (see Setup
Menu Tab, Select Readouts).
3D Sonar View
Depth
Upper
Depth Range
3D Reference
Frame
Fish ID+™
Symbols
3D Bottom
Contour
Lower
Depth Range
Boat Icon
Temperature
Depth
Speed
Triplog with
Timer,
Distance
Travelled
and Average
Speed
Voltage
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6-Beam Sonar View
6-Beam Sonar View displays information from each of the six 455 kHz beams in a traditional
2D representation. This view displays the raw sonar returns from each of the beams that are
used to create the 3-dimensional wire frame representation of the bottom in the 3D Sonar
View. The 6-Beam Sonar View can be used for identifying structure on the bottom and sonar
returns in the water column. The 6-Beam Sonar View also provides information on sonar
targets relative to the boat. The far right window displays sonar targets which are to the far
right of the boat and the far left window displays sonar targets which are to the far left of the
boat. The remaining windows display sonar targets which are successively closer to the boat.
The width of coverage is approximately equal to the current depth.
The digital readouts in the 6-Beam Sonar View cannot be customized, making information
such as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view.
6-Beam Sonar View
Depth
Boat Icon
Upper
Depth Range
6 Beam
Sonar History
Lower
Depth Range
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3D/2D Sonar Combo View
3D/2D Sonar Combo View displays a 3-dimensional representation of the bottom next to the
traditional 2-dimensional sonar representation. Depth is always displayed in the upper left
hand corner. The 3D/2D Sonar Combo View is especially useful for evaluating the bottom
terrain from the 3D window while simultaneously viewing the 2D window for structure and
bottom hardness. Refer to the 3D Sonar View and the 2D Sonar View sections for more
information on these views.
The digital readouts in the 3D/2D Sonar Combo View cannot be customized, making
information such as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view.
3D/2D Sonar Combo View
Depth
3D Sonar
Window
Upper
Depth Range
2D Sonar
Window
Lower
Depth Range
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Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window
A Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window appears on the right side of the display in the
2D Sonar View only. The RTS® Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth
conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure and fish that are within
the transducer beam. The RTS® Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return (see
Sonar Menu - RTS® Window).
The Narrow RTS®Window
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of grayscale.
The grayscale used matches
the bottom view grayscale
setting used in the sonar
history window (i.e. Inverse,
StructureID®, WhiteLine®,
Bottom Black). The depth of
the sonar return is indicated
by the vertical placement of
the return on the display
depth scale.
The Wide RTS® Window
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of a bar
graph. The length of the
plotted return provides an
indication of whether the
return is weak or strong. The
depth of the sonar return is
indicated by the vertical
placement of the return on
the display depth scale. The
Wide RTS® Window does not
make use of grayscale.
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2D Sonar View
2D Sonar View is a 2-dimensional view that 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. 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 to the left. A Digital Depth Readout is displayed in the upper left corner. A scale with
Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View. The
scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show
the bottom. Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display,
although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu). Six additional Digital
Readouts display information from optional-purchase accessories. These information boxes can
be customized to show only the information desired (see Setup Menu Tab, Select Readouts).
When in 2D Sonar View, your unit operates like a typical depthsounder. There are, however,
several exceptions. The six-beam 53 degree transducer allows you to search for fish with a
much wider area of coverage. Only the two center beams provide sonar returns for the
bottom contour shown on the display. The fish symbols shown in the 2D Sonar View are the
same as those used in the 3D Sonar View providing information on the location of the fish
relative to the boat (see Sonar Menu Tab, Fish ID+). Use the 2D Sonar View for identifying
structure and bottom hardness.
Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in
the 2D Sonar View and a cursor will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned
on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar
return. The RTS® Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects
of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and
the display will start to scroll. Freeze Frame is only available in the 2D Sonar View.
2D Sonar View
Upper Depth
Range
Sonar History
Window
Depth
Cursor Dialog Box
Speed
Temperature
Triplog
Voltage
Lower Depth
Range
RTS® Window
Cursor
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2D Big Digits View
2D Big Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. Depth is always
displayed. Readouts for temperature, speed and Triplog information are displayed
automatically if the appropriate accessory is connected to the system. The Triplog shows
distance traveled, average speed, and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset. The
digital readouts in the 2D Big Digits View cannot be customized.
2D Big Digits View
Depth
Temperature
Speed
Timer shows the time
elapsed since Triplog
was last reset
Distance is the distance
traveled since the
Triplog was last reset
Voltage - the battery
voltage.
Average Speed shows
the speed since the
Triplog was last reset
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2D Zoom View
2D 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. Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner. In 2D 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. The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows
what part of the full range view is shown in zoomed view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box
tracks the bottom in the full range view.
As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image
of the bottom. The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full
range view. The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the lower left corner and can be
changed to suit conditions (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Zoom Level). Upper and Lower Zoom
Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water you are viewing.
The digital readouts in the 2D Zoom View cannot be customized, making information such
as water temperature and voltage unavailable in this view.
2D Zoom View
Full Range View
Upper Depth
Range,
Full Range View
Lower Depth
Range, Zoom View
Lower Depth
Range,
Full Range View
Zoomed
View
Zoom
Preview Box
Zoom
Level
Depth
Upper Depth
Range, Zoom View
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