
SET UP TRANSDUCERS AND SELECT SONAR SOURCES (OPTIONAL)
Transducers w th ID or XID (A rmar transducers) are configured automat cally n the system, and the
control head w ll automat cally select the best sonar source based on transducer capab l t es. Sonar
source nformat on s ava lable n your control head operat ons manual.
NOTE: To set up a transducer manually (Initial Setup), change sonar sources, or troubleshoot
sonar sources, download the Transducer Setup Guide from our Web site at humm nb rd.com.
Open the S nar S urce Menu
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to open the Sonar Source Menu, where you can select sonar sources,
set the max depth and depth offset, and select other sonar sett ngs for your connected transducers.
1. Press the HOME key.
2. Select Sett ngs.
3. Select Sonar to access No se F lter and nd v dual Beam Select.
4. Select Sonar Source to set up transducers and choose sonar sources.
SET AIRMAR CHIRP SETTINGS (OPTIONAL)
Use the follow ng nstruct ons to set up transm t mode, sweep, frequency range, and other operat on
preferences. The menus n th s sect on are determ ned by the type of CHIRP transducer nstalled.
1. Press the HOME key.
2. Select Sett ngs.
3. Select Sonar.
4. Scroll to the CHIRP SONAR sect on to adjust the follow ng menu sett ngs:
Transm t Mode
Select Spectrum Sweep to transm t the transducer beams n a
sweep ng range. To set the sweep range see Low Medium High
Frequency Spectrum.
Select Single Frequency to transm t the transducer beams at a
frequency set to your preference. To change the frequency, see
Low Medium High Frequency.
Beam Select If the selected sonar source ncludes more than one beam, you can
select wh ch beams w ll be d splayed n the sonar v ew.
Low/Med um/H gh
Frequency
The control head w ll automat cally select a frequency for each
transducer beam. Use the Frequency Menus to adjust each frequency
h gher or lower. Transm t Mode must be set to S ngle Frequency to
access these menus.
Low/Med um/H gh
Frequency Spectrum
For each sweep range, set the start frequency and the end frequency.
Transm t Mode must be set to Spectrum Sweep to access these
menus.
No se F lter Use No se F lter to l m t nterference on the sonar v ew from sources
such as your boat eng ne, turbulence, or other sonar dev ces.
OVERVIEW
The Ethernet Black Box Sonar allows you to connect select transducers and accessor es to your
SOLIX®, ONIX®, or ION® control head. Connect up to two Black Box Sonars on your Ethernet network.
NOTE: To review and/or purchase compatible accessories for your control head
configuration, visit our Web site at humm nb rd.com or contact Customer Service.
PREPARATION
Follow ng are nstruct ons for the nstallat on of th s accessory. Before you start the nstallat on, we
encourage you to read these nstruct ons carefully n order to get the full benefit from your
Humm nb rd® accessory.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your
unit will function in the same way.
Customer Service: If you find that any tems are m ss ng from your nstallat on k t, v s t our Web s te
at humminbird.com or call Customer Serv ce at 1-800-633-1468.
Supplies: In add t on to the hardware suppl ed w th your nstallat on k t, you w ll need a powered hand
dr ll,
a 1/8" dr ll b t,
a Ph ll ps screwdr ver, a level, a penc l, tape or heat-shr nk nsulat on, and a
Humm nb rd Ethernet cable (separate purchase requ red). You may also need an adapter cable
(separate purchase requ red) f you plan to connect a prev ously nstalled transducer.
INSTALLATION
Perform the procedures n the follow ng sect ons to nstall the Black Box Sonar on your boat.
1|Determine the M unting L cati n
The Black Box Sonar s des gned to mount on any flat, level surface of your boat. Pr or to nstallat on,
you must first determ ne where to mount the Black Box Sonar.
1. Use a level to locate a su table, flat area to mount the Black Box Sonar.
2. Place the Black Box Sonar n the chosen mount ng locat on and test the length of the cables
(transducer, temp/speed, and power) to confirm that each cable w ll reach the Black Box Sonar.
3. Test the length of the Ethernet cable (separate purchase requ red) from the Black Box Sonar
to confirm t w ll reach the control head.
CAUTION! Do NOT mount the cables where the connectors could be submerged in water or
flooded. If cables are installed in a splash-prone area, it may be helpful to apply dielectric
grease to the inside of the connectors to prevent corrosion. Dielectric grease can be
purchased separately from a general hardware or automotive store.
Example of a Black Box Sonar Conf gurat on
CONTACT HUMMINBIRD
Web site humm nb rd.com
E-mail serv ce@humm nb rd.com
Telephone 1-800-633-1468
Direct Shipping Humm nb rd
Serv ce Department
678 Humm nb rd Lane
Eufaula, AL 36027 USA
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid
to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal in ury.
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 ob ects.
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.
Env ronmental Compl ance Statement: It is the intention of Johnson
Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen,
operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental
regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make
or sell our products.
WEEE D rect ve: EU Directive 2002/96/EC “Waste of Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Directive (WEEE)” impacts most distributors,
sellers, and manufacturers of consumer electronics in the European
Union. The WEEE Directive requires the producer of consumer
electronics to take responsibility for the management of waste from
their products to achieve environmentally responsible disposal during
the product life cycle.
WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical &
electronic equipment (EEE), nor may it be required for EEE designed
and intended as fixed or temporary installation in transportation
vehicles such as automobiles, aircraft, and boats. In some European
Union member states, these vehicles are considered outside of the
scope of the Directive, and EEE for those applications can be
considered excluded from the WEEE Directive requirement.
This symbol (WEEE wheelie bin) on product indicates the
product must not be disposed of with other household refuse. It
must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of
waste EEE. Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. will mark
all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive. It is our goal to
comply in the collection, treatment, recovery, and environmentally
sound disposal of those products; however, these requirements do vary
within European Union member states. For more information about
where you should dispose of your waste equipment for recycling and
recovery and/or your European Union member state requirements,
please contact your dealer or distributor from which your product was
purchased.
Airmar is a registered trademark f Airmar Techn l gy C rp.
D wn Imaging, Humminbird, ION, MEGA Imaging, ONIX, Side Imaging, and
SOLIX are trademarked by r registered trademarks f J hns n Outd rs
Marine Electr nics, Inc.
© 2018 J hns n Outd rs Marine Electr nics, Inc. All rights reserved.
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