531438-1_A - 737_EnglishOnly.qxd 9/25/2005 7:51 PM Page 1 737 GPS Chartplotter Operations Manual 531438-1_A 531438-1_A - 737_EnglishOnly.qxd 9/25/2005 7:51 PM Page 2 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. 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Table of Contents How Sonar Works 1 QuadraBeamTM Sonar................................................................................................................................................ 3 DualBeam PLUSTM Sonar .......................................................................................................................................... 3 WideSide® Sonar (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) ............................................................ 4 How GPS and Cartography Work (with optional-purchase GPS Receiver) 5 Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot ......................................................................................................................6 Software Updates ......................................................................................................................................................6 What's On the Display Views 7 9 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. Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................................ 10 Understanding Sonar History .............................................................................................................................. 11 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.......................................................................................................................... 11 Freeze Frame .............................................................................................................................................................. 11 Bottom Presentation .............................................................................................................................................. 12 Sonar Zoom View .................................................................................................................................................... 14 200/83 kHz Split Sonar View .............................................................................................................................. 15 Big Digits View.......................................................................................................................................................... 16 Circular Flasher View................................................................................................................................................16 Screen Snapshot View ............................................................................................................................................17 Side Beam View........................................................................................................................................................ 18 WideSide® View (with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer) ............................................................ 19 Bird's Eye View (with optional-purchase GPS receiver).................................................................................. 20 Chart View (with optional-purchase GPS receiver) .......................................................................................... 21 Combo View (with optional-purchase GPS receiver) ...................................................................................... 22 View Orientation (with optional-purchase GPS receiver).............................................................................. 22 Viewing Cartography (with optional-purchase GPS Receiver) Humminbird®, DualBeam PLUSTM, SmartCast®, Selective Fish ID+TM, WhiteLine®, QuadraBeamTM, RTS®, X-PressTM Menu, Fish ID+TM, WideSide®, Structure ID®, TrueArchTM, UltraBlackTM, Angler Profile PresetsTM, and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®. © 2005 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved. 23 Introduction to Navigation .................................................................................................................................. 24 Waypoints, Routes and Tracks ............................................................................................................................ 24 Save, Edit or Delete a Waypoint.......................................................................................................................... 25 Navigate to a Waypoint or Position .................................................................................................................. 26 Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid ............................................................................................................ 27 Save, Edit or Delete a Route.................................................................................................................................. 27 Save or Clear a Current Track................................................................................................................................ 28 Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks ...................................................................................................................... 29 i ii 531438-1_A - 737_EnglishOnly.qxd 9/25/2005 7:51 PM Page 4 Table of Contents Key Functions 29 POWER/LIGHT Key ................................................................................................................................................ 29 VIEW Key .................................................................................................................................................................. 30 INFO Key .................................................................................................................................................................... 30 MENU Key ................................................................................................................................................................ 30 4-WAY Cursor Control Key .................................................................................................................................... 31 MARK Key.................................................................................................................................................................... 31 GOTO Key.................................................................................................................................................................... 32 ZOOM (+/-) Key ........................................................................................................................................................ 32 EXIT Key ...................................................................................................................................................................... 32 Table of Contents Navigation X-PressTM Menu (optional-purchase GPS receiver, navigation views only) 47 Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) .................................................................... 48 Cursor To Waypoint (Chart or Combo view only) .............................................................................................. 49 Save Current Track ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 Clear Current Track ...................................................................................................................................................... 49 Save Current Route (only when navigating)........................................................................................................ 50 Skip Next Waypoint (only when navigating)...................................................................................................... 50 Cancel Navigation (only when navigating).......................................................................................................... 50 Remove Target (only if Target is Active) ................................................................................................................ 51 Remove Grid (only if Grid is Active).......................................................................................................................... 51 Sonar Window (Combo view only) .......................................................................................................................... 51 Waypoint [Name] (Most recently-created waypoint) ...................................................................................... 52 Accessory Bus Powering Up the Unit The Menu System Start-Up Options Menu 32 33 33 35 Screen Snapshot X-PressTM Menu (Screen Snapshot view only) 53 Delete Image (with optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only) .......................................................................... 53 Delete All Images (with optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only).................................................................. 53 Normal Operation.................................................................................................................................................... 35 Simulator .................................................................................................................................................................. 35 System Status .......................................................................................................................................................... 36 Self Test ...................................................................................................................................................................... 36 Accessory Test .......................................................................................................................................................... 37 GPS Diagnostic View (with optional-purchase GPS Receiver only) ............................................................ 37 PC Connect (with PC Connect Cable only).......................................................................................................... 38 Sonar Menu Tab .................................................................................................. 54 Beam Select .............................................................................................................................................................. 55 Fish ID+TM .................................................................................................................................................................... 56 Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................................... 57 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ........................................................................................................................ 57 Zoom Width ....................................................................................................................................................................58 83 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced)................................................ ...