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FishFinder 585c
Operations Manual
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chart Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Bottom View .............................................................................................................................................. 19
Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View Only) ................................................................................................ 20
How Sonar Works
Single Beam Sonar
What’s On the Display
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Views
Sonar View...............................................................
Understanding Sonar History ..........................
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ....................
Sonar Zoom View .................................................
Big Digits View ......................................................
Bottom Presentation ..........................................
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Key Functions
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POWER/LIGHT Key ...............................................
VIEW Key .................................................................
MENU Key ..............................................................
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ..................................
EXIT Key ..................................................................
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Powering Up the Unit
The Menu System
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Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View Only) .............................................................................. 36
Depth Offset (Advanced)........................................................................................................................ 37
Temp Offset (Advanced) ........................................................................................................................ 37
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Temp/Speed Only)................................................................ 37
Start-Up Options Menu
Normal Operation ................................................
Simulator ..............................................................
System Status .......................................................
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
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Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................................... 17
Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits View Only) ........................................................ 18
Lower Range .............................................................................................................................................. 18
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Table of Contents
How Sonar Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The Humminbird® FishFinder uses sonar to
locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly
below the transducer.
Troubleshooting
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FishFinder Doesn’t Power Up .............................................................................................................. 38
FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ................................................ 38
Display Problems...................................................
Finding the Cause of Noise ................................
Your FishFinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the
ound wave and when the sound wave is
eflected signal to interpret location, size, and
Humminbird® FishFinder Accessories
Specifications
vel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft
a second. It is unlikely that your boat can
Contact Humminbird®
200 kHz single beam sonar system with a
ffected by such factors as boat speed, wave
s and transducer installation.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which
products sold outside of the US and Canada by
obtain
a
list of authorized International
www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer
distributor nearest you.
NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which lis
accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.
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What’s On the Display
The Humminbird® FishFinder can display a variety of useful information about the area
under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
High Sonar Intensity Return
Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when
the water becomes too shallow.
Bait Ball
moclines - layers of water with different
peratures that appear at different depths
different times of the year. A thermocline
ally appears as a continuous band of many
levels moving across the display at the
e depth.
Temperature - water surface temperature.
Timer - Elapsed time with Temp/Speed Accessory.
Distance - Distance traveled with Temp/Speed
Accessory.
- the FishFinder displays fish as arches
/or fish icons, and can be set to alarm when
h of a certain size is detected. When a
et is detected, a Fish ID+TM symbol appears
he display with the depth displayed above
e size of the symbol indicates the intensity
e sonar return. The unit will clearly show
ols of Bait Fish as "clouds" of different
es and sizes, depending on the number of
and boat speed.
Average Speed - Average speed reading with
Temp/Speed Accessory.
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.
200 kHz, Orange Fish Symbol
cture - where fish may be hiding.
® (Real Time Sonar) Window
Speed - if a Temp/Speed accessory is attached,
the FishFinder can display the speed of the boat,
and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute
miles traveled.
ery Voltage - the voltage of the boat’s
ery; can be set to alarm if the voltage falls
below a certain point.
Low Sonar Intensity Return
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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). Five
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).
Views
The views available on your FishFinder are:
• Sonar View
• Zoom View
ans that the unit is having trouble locating the
deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat
the unit can’t accurately receive continuous data.
• Big Digits
Sonar View is the default view. When the VIE
the available views. When the EXIT key i
available views in reverse order. Any view ca
rotation using Select View from the Advance
nce of the Humminbird® display. The display
esentation of what is under the water. Each
l head and plotted on the display represents
urn at a particular time. As both the boat and
ns are only showing a particular segment of
actly where those objects are in relation to
NOTE: When you change any menu settings
immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu
Sonar View
Sonar View presents a historical log of s
Readouts for temperature and speed are a
accessory is connected. The most recent son
the window; as new information is rec
across the display to the left.
on the right side of the display in the Sonar
dates at the fastest rate possible for depth
om the bottom, structure and fish that are
dow plots the depth and intensity of a sonar
Depth
Temperature
Triplog w/
Temp/Speed
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 return on the display
depth scale.
Speed w/
Temp/Speed
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
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Sonar Zoom View
Big Digits View
Sonar 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. In 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
zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Bo
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
ot be customized.
iew
As the depth changes, the zoomed view up
image of the bottom. The Zoom Preview
relation to the full range view. The Zoom L
lower left corner and can be changed to suit
Level). Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range
which is being viewed.
Timer shows the time
elapsed since Triplog
was last reset
Digital depth is displayed in the upper
readouts, such as Temperature or Voltage,
Distance is the distance
traveled since the Triplog
was last reset
Voltage - the battery
voltage.
Sonar Zoom V
Average Speed shows
the speed since the
Depth
Triplog was last reset
Zoomed
View
Lower Depth Range,
Full Range View
Zoom Level
Lower Depth Range, Zoom View
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Bottom Presentation
Key Functions
As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile
of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted
on the display. A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a
thinner line across the display. A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker
line across the display. Rocky Bottoms have
Your Humminbird® user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with
various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing
experience.
NOTE: A sloping bottom will be represented as a th
will be typically displayed with red and softer bott
ed to turn the FishFinder on and off, and also
background color of the display. Press the
The Title screen is then displayed until the
The sonar returns from the bottom, struct
Structure ID®, or WhiteLine®. See Sonar X-Pr
to set the bottom view.
klight, or to adjust the display background
POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and
u. Use the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Light or
Structure ID®
returns in red.
then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to
ight and Background menu.
seconds to turn the unit off. A message will
e are until shutdown occurs. Your FishFinder
POWER/LIGHT key. This will ensure that
ettings will be saved.
e through all available views. Press the VIEW
xt view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles
idden to optimize the system to your fishing
Views, Advanced).
WhiteLine® h
white resultin
benefit of clea
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MENU Key
Powering Up the Unit
The MENU key is used to access the menu system.
Turn on your FishFinder by pressing the POWER/LIGHT
key. The Title screen is displayed until the FishFinder
begins operation. Your FishFinder will begin Normal or
Simulator operation, depending on the presence or
f a transducer.
Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the
Start-Up Options menu.
X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once
menu allows you to access frequently-used s
the whole menu system. When the X-Press™
DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particu
parameter (using the RIGHT or LEFT Curs
temporarily, and the screen will update if it
allowing you to see the effects of your ac
Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys
Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for
Menu System is organized under tabbed hea
quickly: Alarms, Sonar and Views tabs are p
the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control key t
to select the menu item, and the LEFT or RIG
se menu modules. The main components of
ns Menu - Press the MENU key during the
ence to view the Start-Up Options menu.
4-Way Cursor Control
Use the DOWN or UP arrow k
list, then use the LEFT or RIGH
- The X-Press™ menu allows you to access the
re changed frequently without having to
gh the whole menu system. Press the MENU
play the X-Press™ Menu. When you select a
m the X-Press™ menu, the menu will collapse,
NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved
EXIT Key
e menu choice on the screen. Use the Up or
ys to reactivate the X-Press™ menu.
The EXIT key has multiple
nding on which view is active when you press the
al or Advanced user mode.
• If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT w
• If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT
the view.
• If a menu is active, pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu
system.
• Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order.
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Main Menu Tabs - Less frequently-adjusted menus are
grouped into the Main Menu System. The Main Menu
system is organized under the following tab headings to
help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms,
Sonar and Setup. Press the MENU key twice for the
Main Menu, then use the 4-Way Cursor LEFT or RIGHT
key to select a
a specific men
Start-Up Options Menu
Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up
Options menu.
Use the UP and DOWN 4-Way Cursor keys to position the
cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the
oices. If you wait too long, the system will
whichever menu mode happens to be
or RIGHT keys
Main Menu System
Normal User Mode
EXIT key to mo
arrow at the
scroll to addi
Cursor key. A ri
that you can us
changes or see
r
tatus.
lowing paragraphs for more information
of these choices.
NOTE: The Main
you are in Normal
User Mode (No
provided for us
over the FishF
desire greater
Additional Adv
throughout th
specific menus
made while in A
you switch bac
User Mode for
Advanced User
operation with a transducer connected. In
ansducer detection methods to determine if
transducer is connected, Normal operation
nd your FishFinder can be used on the water.
Sonar Tab, Normal Mode
shFinder off.
Total Screen Up
that affect th
immediately (i.e
the change to th
Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode
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Simulator
System Status
Use the Simulator to learn how to use your FishFinder before taking your boat on the
water. 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 operating
Use System Status to view system connections and
to conduct a unit self-test.
The following screens are displayed in turn when
you press the VIEW button when using System
NOTE: To get the full benefit of the Simulator, it
the Start-Up Options menu as opposed to letting
it will if a transducer is not connected and you d
Simulator from the Start-Up Options menu allow
water operation. Any menu changes you make
• Self Test
• Accessory Test.
est displays results from the internal
stic self test, including unit serial number,
Circuit Board (PCB) serial number,
re revision, total hours of operation and
ut voltage.
A messag
remind y
Exit the S
Your new unit may show many hours of
n due to product testing performed at the
cturing facility.
ory Test lists the accessories connected to
tem.
he speed accessory will be detected only if the
heel has moved since your FishFinder was
up.
Simulator
tem Status by powering your FishFinder off.
Accessory Test Screen
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Sonar X-Press™ Menu
Sensitivity
The Sonar X-Press™ menu provides access to the settings
most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in
any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ menu.
Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the
display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and
suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When
operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker
g the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from
urky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted
nar returns that could be fish.
NOTE: Upper Range only appears in Advanced User Mode when
in Sonar or Big Di
NOTE: Zoom Leve
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
at Medium
Sensitivity at High
ress™ menu.
Control keys to increase or decrease the
, Default = 10)
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Upper Range
(Advanced: Sonar and Big Digits Views Only)
Chart Speed
Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar
information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown. A
faster speed shows more information in the Sonar View and is preferred by most
anglers; however, the sonar information moves across the display quickly. A slower
ay longer, but the bottom and fish details
to interpret. Regardless of the Chart Speed
the maximum rate possible for the depth
sonal preference.
Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar and Big
Digits Views. The Upper Range menu choice is available when User Mode is set to
Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). Upper Range is often used with Lower Range.
For example, if you are only interested in the are
the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Dep
the 30 foot area between 20 and 50, and will not
bottom is deeper than 50 feet), and will show gre
To adjust the Upper Range:
-Press™ menu.
1. Make sure you are in Advanced Mode, t
X-Press™ menu.
ntrol keys to increase or decrease the Chart
w, 9 = Fast, Ultra = Fastest, Default = 4)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
Upper Range setting. (0 to 990 feet o
Only], Default = 0)
ew
selects the method used to represent
ure ID® represents weak returns in blue and
ghts the strongest sonar returns in white
he benefit of clearly defining the bottom on
ore information.)
Lower Rang
Lower Range s
displayed. Automatic is the default setting.
will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bo
depth range into Manual mode. Use both U
specific depth range manually when lookin
displayed in the lower right corner of the scr
Lower Range to indicate that you are in Man
X-Press™ menu.
Control keys to change the Bottom View
ault = Structure ID)
For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of wa
(surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should s
display will show the 0 to 30 foot range, allow
would see if the display went all the way to t
To adjust the Lower Range:
1. Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X-
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the
Lower Range setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet, 3 to 330 meters [International
Models Only], Default = AUTO)
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Zoom Level
Sonar Menu Tab
Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu
System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select
the Sonar tab.
(Sonar Zoom View Only)
Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View, and is only available
on the X-Press™ menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active. Use Zoom to increase the
display resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together.
NOTE: Depth Lines, Surface Clutter, Noise Filter, Max Depth, and
appear in Advanced User Mode.
To adjust the Zoom Level:
1. Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X-P
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor
setting for the Sonar Zoom View. (2x, 4
NOTE: The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom
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Fish Sensitivity
Fish ID+™
Fish Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™
detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as
fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting
displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. This is helpful when seeking larger species
n with Fish ID+™. Fish ID+™ must be On for
hFinder to identify sonar returns as fish.
Fish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret
sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met.
When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has
been classified as being a fish. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of
the sonar return, and provide an indicato
FishFinders represent targets as orange Fish
r main menu.
200 kHz
ontrol keys to change the Fish Sensitivity
5)
When Fish ID+™ is turned off, the FishFinde
display. These returns will often result in "
potential targets. Due to the transducer bea
the fish moves into the beam, and then incr
Arch when this distance change is shown o
the position of the fish within the sonar bea
Sonar (RTS®) Window
y)
ither Wide or Narrow, or turns it off in the
dates at the fastest rate possible and only
sducer beam. (See Real Time Sonar (RTS®)
Transducer Cone a
To turn Fish ID+™ on or off:
1. Highlight Fish ID+ on the Sonar main m
ow (Narrow)
RTS® Window (Off)
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
On or Off. (On, Off, Default = On)
1. Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the RTS® Window
setting. (Wide, Narrow, Off, Default = Narrow)
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Surface Clutter
(Advanced)
Depth Lines
(Advanced)
Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and
aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. The Surface
Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu
Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections which are separated by three
horizontal depth lines. The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale. You can
either turn Depth Lines On or Off. The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User
Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Ta
r than 5, it will also decrease the displayed signal
Surface
Clutter
To change the Depth Lines setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User M
Sonar main menu.
ode, then highlight Surface Clutter on the
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Co
On or Off. (Off, On, Default = Off)
Control keys to change the Surface Clutter
= 5)
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Water Type
(Advanced)
Noise Filter
(Advanced)
Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water. The Water Type
menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User
Mode).
Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from
sources such as your boat engine, turbulence, or other sonar devices. The Noise Filter
menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User
Mode).
a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a
e of fish you are seeking). The salt water setting
ent to account for this. Also, make sure that the
water, as this affects the accuracy of deep water
NOTE: The Off setting removes all filtering; Lo
filtering of the sonar returns. In some deep w
hinder your FishFinder’s ability to find the bottom
To change the Noise Filter setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User M
Sonar main menu.
Mode, then highlight Water Type on the
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor
setting. (Off, Low, Medium, High, Defa
Control keys to change the Water Type
Max Depth
(Advanced)
Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth
FishFinder can be tuned to the maximum
Max Depth. When a maximum depth is set,
sonar data below that depth, thus increasin
set to Auto, the FishFinder will acquire botto
of the unit). If the bottom is deeper than
readout will flash, indicating that the FishF
Depth menu choice is available when User
Tab: User Mode).
To change the Max Depth setting:
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User M
Sonar main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth
setting. (AUTO, 10 to 1000 feet or 3 to 330 meters [International Models Only],
Default = AUTO)
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Fish ID Alarm
Alarms Menu Tab
Fish ID Alarm sounds when the FishFinder detects fish that
correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only
sound if Fish ID+™ is on.
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access
the Main Menu System. The Alarms tab will be the
default selection.
NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by
pressing an
be triggered
alarm cond
arm to sound for Large fish only, the Fish
ish is detected.
s main menu.
Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm
e, Default = Off)
Alarms Menu
Depth Alar
Depth Alarm so
less than the m
To change the Depth Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
setting. (OFF, 1 to 100 feet, or 5 to 3
Default = OFF)
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Setup Menu Tab
Low Battery Alarm
From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the
tabbed Main Menu System, then press the RIGHT cursor
key until the Setup tab is selected.
Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage
is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will only sound for the
battery which is connected to the FishFinder. The Low Battery Alarm should be set to
warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have
determined. For instance, if you are runnin
would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to
low for it to be used to start your main, gaso
ce
(International Models Only)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(International Models Only)
(Only if Temp/Speed is Connected)
(Advanced)
To change the Low Battery Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Al
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor
Alarm setting. (Off, 8.5V - 13.5V, Defaul
uts
ation
Temp Alarm
(Advanced)
Temp Alarm
detected by the FF585c reaches the Temp A
Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models
to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water
degrees, the Temp Alarm will sound. Simila
degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp Alarm will
(Advanced)
(Advanced)
(Advanced, Only
if Temp/Speed Connected)
To change the Temp Alarm setting:
1. Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms m
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
setting. (Off, 32-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-5
Default = Off)
Alarm Tone
Alarm Tone sel
tone will be produced as you adjust the Alar
you can hear best.
To change the Alarm Tone setting:
1. Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone
setting. (High, Medium, Low, Default = Medium)
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Units - Speed
(with Temp/Speed Only)
Units - Depth
Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-
Units - Speed selects the units of measure for speed-related readouts, and will only
appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has
moved at least once.
related readouts.
To change the Units - Depth setting:
1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup m
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
setting. (Meters [International Models
for International models, and Feet for
menu.
Control keys to change the Units - Speed
s Only], mph, kts, Default = kph for
mestic models)
Units - Tem
(International O
Units - Temp selects the units of measu
International Models Only.
ets the menu system to either Normal or
setting,) only the basic menu options are
menu choices are available.
To change the Units - Temp setting:
1. Highlight Units - Temp on the Setup m
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor C
setting. (Celsius, Fahrenheit; Default =
enu.
Control keys to change the User Mode
Normal)
Units - Dista
(with Temp/Spe
Units - Distance selects the units of measur
only appear in the menu if a Temp/Speed A
has moved at least once.
nly)
menus. International Models Only.
To change the Units - Distance setting:
nu.
1. Highlight Units - Distance on the Setup
r Control keys to change the Language
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Co
setting. (Domestic Models: Statute M
Miles; International Models: Meters/Kilometers, Meters/Nautical Miles,
Feet/Statute Miles, Feet/Nautical Miles; Default = Meters/Kilometers)
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Triplog Reset
(with Temp/Speed Only)
Select Views
(Advanced)
Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero, and will only appear in the menu if a
Temp/Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once. The
Triplog provides the following information: timer for elapsed time, distance traveled
since last reset, and average speed.
Select Views sets the available views to either hidden
or visible in the view rotation. The view will be
removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden
e displayed in the view rotation if it is set to
he following views are available: Self Test,
Test, Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, Big
w, and their display status can be changed
n in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu
Mode.)
NOTE: See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts
information on the screen.
NOTE: The Timer, distance traveled and avera
FishFinder unit when it is powered off and will co
To Reset Triplog:
1. Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup m
2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control ke
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To
key once more. To cancel Reset Triplog,
Mode, then highlight Select Views on the
ey to initiate this procedure.
Restore Def
Restore Defaul
defaults. Use th
ar, showing a list of all Views that can be
r DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular
sor keys to change the View status from
To Restore Defaults:
1. Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setu
2. Use the RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control ke
3. The Confirm dialog box will appear.
Cursor key once more. To cancel Restor
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Select Readouts
(Advanced, Sonar View Only)
Depth Offset
(Advanced)
Select Readouts sets individual digital readouts on the Sonar
View. This Advanced feature allows you to select what data
will be displayed in each of 5 fixed-position data windows
arranged around t
screen, or whethe
displaying nothin
choice only when
Tab: User Mode.)
Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline
or boat's keel. Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the
waterline to read the depth from the waterline. Enter a negative vertical measurement
depth from the keel. This menu choice is
e (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
Mode, then highlight Depth Offset on the
Control keys to change the Depth Offset
s [International Models Only], Default = 0)
Data windows
accessories such
either be empty o
Select Readouts
t
- Speed (will only
attached and the
eadout by the amount entered. This menu
ser Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
- Temperature
- Triplog (will only
is attached and t
Mode, then highlight Temp Offset on the
- Voltage.
Control keys to change the Temp Offset
To Select Readout
1. Make sure yo
Default Sonar View
highlight Selec
bration
Temp/Speed Only)
2. Use the RIGHT
procedure.
out by the percentage entered, and will only
y is connected and the paddlewheel has moved
r Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.)
3. The Select Read
of all Readouts
select a particu
or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at
that position. (Off, Speed, Temperature, Triplog,
Voltage)
1. Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode, then highlight Speed Calibration on
the Setup menu.
2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration
setting. (-20% to +20%, Default = 0%)
Customized Sonar View
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Display Problems
Troubleshooting
There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause
problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the
following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions:
Before contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read the
following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may
allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your
unit back for repair.
Problem
Possible Cause
power output of your boat’s engine is
ated, the control head may be protecting
ing its over-voltage protection feature. Make
e input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts.
FishFinder Doesn’t Power Up
If your FishFinder doesn’t power up, use the
for specific confirmation details, making sur
• the power cable is properly connected
• the power cable is wired correctly, wi
black to negative terminal or ground
• the fuse is operational
• the battery voltage of the power conn
nsducer position may need to be adjusted. A
air and water flowing around the transducer
ion) may be interfering with the inter-
n of sonar data. See your Installation Guide
gestions on adjusting the transducer position.
Correct any known problems, including rem
or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if
al noise from the boat’s engine may be
ing with sonar reception. See Finding the
f Noise for more information.
FishFinder Defaults to Simulator with a
eadings may be affected if the transducer is
itioned correctly (i.e. mounted at an angle, not
down), or there is some kind of mechanical
ence, either because it is mounted inside a
at is too thick for proper sonar transmission,
d between the transducer and the hull is not
, or because the transducer is dirty. Check with
tallation Guide for guidance on re-positioning
sducer, and make sure the transducer is clean.
A connected and functioning transducer wi
into Normal operating mode automaticall
goes into Simulator mode automatically
connected, this means that the control hea
the following troubleshooting tasks:
• Using the Installation Guide that also
make sure that the transducer cable
Reconnect if necessary, and power up
the problem.
ttery voltage may be affecting the power of
ransmission.
• Replace the transducer with a known
up the control head again.
• Check the transducer cable and connec
damaged or corroded.
al noise from the boat’s engine may be
ing with sonar reception. See Finding the
f Noise for more information.
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Finding the Cause of Noise
Specifications
Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds, and high
sensitivity readings. One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference:
Depth Capability ................................................................................ 1000 ft (330 m)
Possible Source of Noise
Other electronic devices
How to Isolate It
Power Output .................................................................................. 300 Watts (RMS)
Turn off
problem g
see if the
2400 Watts (Peak to Peak)
............................... 200 kHz Single Beam
.......................... 20° @ -10 dB in 200 kHz
The boat’s engine
To determ
the noise,
and stat
proportio
engine,
alternato
plugs wit
route the
away from
................................ 2½ Inches (63.5 mm)
.................................................... 10-20 VDC
.......................... 320 V x 240 H TFT Color
.................................................. XHS-9-20-T
................................................... 20 ft (6 m)
Cavitation from the boat’s Turbulenc
propeller
make sur
(38 cm) f
smoothly
to change without notice.
Humminbird® Fishfinder Accesso
Accessories customize the Humminbird® to yo
of new technology and to catch more fish. W
additional menus and readouts are added
system. Accessories available today that are su
Temperature/Speed: simply plugs into the
real time speed and temperature readouts,
NOTE: If an external Temperature/Speed (TS-W)
AND a transducer with temperature built in is c
accessory will override the temperature built in t
exciting accessories to grow your Humminbird® FishFinder!
NOTE: Accessories require a separate purchase.
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