User manual HUMMINBIRD MATRIX 87C INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] M87_Man_531352-1_A. qxd 12/9/2004 3:28 PM Page 1 MatrixTM 87c Operations Manual 531352-1_A M87_Man_531352-1_A. qxd 12/9/2004 3:28 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. [. . . ] The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation, providing a randomly-updated display. We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation. See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices. Normal Operation Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected. In addition, your MatrixTM uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your MatrixTM can be used on the water. Exit Normal operation by powering your MatrixTM off. NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting the MatrixTM enter Simulator automatically (as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up). Manually selecting Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu allows you to pre-configure your MatrixTM for on the water operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use. A message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator. Exit the Simulator by powering your MatrixTM off. 32 33 M87_Man_531352-1_A. qxd 12/9/2004 3:28 PM Page 40 System Status Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self-test. Exit System Status by powering your MatrixTM 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. Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation and the input voltage. GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar. A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used. NOTE: The GPS Diagnostic View only appears if the GPS Receiver is connected. 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. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation. HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision) is a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error. GPS Diagnostic View Sky Chart Satellite Being Used Satellite Being Monitored Current Latitude and Longitude System Status Self Test Screen Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your MatrixTM was powered up. PC Connect (With PC Connect Cable Only) Use PC Connect to update the software of the MatrixTM control head. This feature requires the use of the PC Connect Cable. Complete instructions are included with the PC Connect Cable accessory. NOTE: The PC Connect Cable requires a separate purchase. For more information visit our website at www. humminbird. com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Exit PC Connect mode by powering the MatrixTM off. Accessory Test Screen 34 35 M87_Man_531352-1_A. qxd 12/9/2004 3:28 PM Page 42 Sonar X-PressTM Menu (Sonar Views Only) The Sonar X-PressTM Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. [. . . ] mounted at an angle, not straight down), or there is some kind of mechanical interference, either because it is mounted inside a hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission, the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight, or because the transducer is dirty. Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re-positioning the transducer, and make sure the transducer is clean. Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmission. Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception. [. . . ]