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Sonar Colors and Bottom View

As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes
in depth on the display to create a profile of the

Bottom Contour

. The Sonar View displays the

sonar return intensity with different colors.

Strong returns

often result from rocky or hard

bottoms (compacted sediment, rocks, fallen
trees), while

weaker returns

often result from

soft bottoms (sand, mud), vegetation, and small
fish.

The colors used to represent high, medium,
to low intensity returns are determined by
the palette you choose in the

Sonar Colors

menu option. See

Sonar Menu Tab

to set the

Sonar Colors.

Sonar View: Original Palette

Strong Returns

(possibly rocks,

tree limbs, or

other structure)

Strong Return
(possibly
compacted
sediment or
rocks)

Weak Returns
(possibly
vegetation or
small fish)

RTS Window

™

Sonar History:

Historical

Returns scroll

left across the

view.

HIGH

Intensity Return

MEDIUM

Intensity Return

LOW

Intensity Return

Sonar Colors: Original Palette

What’s on the Sonar Display

Summary of Contents for 778c HD XD

Page 1: ...778c HD and 778c HD XD Operations Manual 778c HD and 778c HD XD Operations Manual 531830 2EN_A ...

Page 2: ...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 ...

Page 3: ...alBeam PLUS Fish ID Humminbird RTS RTS Window Structure ID SwitchFire WhiteLine X Press Menu and Xtreme Depth Series are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc Baekmuk Batang Baekmuk Dotum Baekmuk Gulim and Baekmuk Headline are registered trademarks owned by Kim Jeong Hwan 2011 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc All rights reserved ATTENTION INTERNA...

Page 4: ... XI 9 20 Ice Transducer 9 What s on the Sonar Display 10 Understanding the Sonar Display 12 Real Time Sonar RTS Window 12 Sonar Colors and Bottom View 13 SwitchFire 15 Freeze Frame and Active Cursor 15 Instant Image Update 15 Views 16 Sonar View 18 Sonar Zoom View 19 Split Sonar View 20 Big Digits View 21 Circular Flasher View 22 Side Beam View with optional purchase QuadraBeam PLUS transducer 27 ...

Page 5: ...or all Menu Settings 45 User Mode Normal or Advanced 46 Sonar X Press Menu Sonar Views only 48 Side WideSide transducer WideSide View only 49 Sensitivity 49 Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views only 50 Lower Range 50 Side Beam Range with optional purchase WideSide transducer WideSide View only 51 Chart Speed 52 Quad Layout with optional purchase QuadraBeam P...

Page 6: ...te Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode only 57 Alarms Menu Tab 58 Depth Alarm 59 Fish ID Alarm 59 Low Battery Alarm 59 Temp Alarm 60 Alarm Tone 60 Timer Setup 60 Start Timer 61 Stop Timer 61 Sonar Menu Tab 62 Beam Select 63 Surface Clutter 65 SwitchFire 65 Fish ID 66 Fish ID Sensitivity 67 Real Time Sonar RTS Window 67 Sonar Colors Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Circular Flasher View and Big Digits...

Page 7: ...5 Units Distance 75 Units Speed 75 User Mode 76 Language International only 76 Triplog Reset 76 Restore Defaults 76 Select Readouts Advanced Sonar View only 77 Depth Offset Advanced 78 Temp Offset Advanced with Temp Speed only 78 Speed Calibration Advanced with Temp Speed only 78 Local Time Zone Advanced with optional GPS only 78 Daylight Saving Time Advanced with optional GPS only 79 Position For...

Page 8: ...authorized international distributors To obtain a list of authorized international distributors please visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 334 687 6613 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list with Temp Speed only or with GPS Receiver only require the purchase of separate accessories You can visit our Web site at humminbird com to order these ac...

Page 9: ... long to select a Start Up Option the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted You can also select Simulator to learn how to use your control head and save settings in advance for later use 4 Quick Setup If this is the first time the unit has been powered on after installation or after restoring defaults the Quick Setup dialog box will display on the screen Use the 4 WAY Cursor...

Page 10: ...ation size and composition of an object Sonar 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 SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or pings which are emitted into the water in a teardrop shaped beam The sound pu...

Page 11: ...balance between depth performance and resolution Low frequencies 83 kHz are typically used to achieve greater depth capability The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter It is commonly measured using two methods Root Mean Square RMS measures power output over the entire transmit cycle Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points The benefits of increase...

Page 12: ...your coverage to an area equal to your depth In 20 feet of water the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide DualBeam PLUS sonar returns can be blended together viewed separately or compared side by side DualBeam PLUS is ideal for a wide range of conditions from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hard...

Page 13: ...s at a low frequency to provide greater depth coverage up to 2500 ft 762 m The narrow 200 kHz center beam transmits at a high frequency to provide maximum detail at shallower depths The DualBeam PLUS technology allows you to view the sonar returns blended together separately or side by side see Sonar Menu Tab Beam Select and Views for more information Depth capability is affected by such factors a...

Page 14: ...our depth For a detailed view below the boat QuadraBeam PLUS uses DualBeam PLUS technology with precision 20 and wide 60 beams QuadraBeam PLUS finds more fish faster and can even tell you where to put your bait by showing if fish are to the left right or directly beneath your boat NOTE Contact our Customer Resource Center to determine which accessory transducers are compatible with your Humminbird...

Page 15: ...t The downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 area of coverage This beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat The side beams are 455 kHz with a 16 area of coverage The side looking elements can be used independently or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your boat NOTE Contact our Customer Resource Center to deter...

Page 16: ...Sonar 2 all wiring is concealed inside the indestructible composite shaft out of sight and out of harm s way with no clamps ties or exposed wires Universal Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS technology available with all Humminbird DualBeam PLUS models An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below along ...

Page 17: ...20 degree center beam provides the highest definition while the 60 degree beam provides wider coverage Depth capability is affected by such factors as bottom hardness and water conditions Whether fishing in shallow to very deep water selectable dual frequency is ideal for a variety of conditions NOTE Contact our Customer Resource Center to determine which accessory transducers are compatible with ...

Page 18: ...eceiver Second Sonar Return When the sonar signal bouncesbetweenthebottomandthesurfaceofthe water and back again Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottomswillshowastrongsecondreturn whilesoft bottomswillshowaveryweakoneornoneatall Speed If a Temp Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the Fishing System can display the speed of the boat and can keep a T...

Page 19: ...ross the display at the same depth Bait Ball Fish TheFishingSystemdisplaysfishasarches and orfishicons andcanbesettoalarmwhen a fish of a certain size is detected When a target is detected a Fish ID symbol appears on the display with the depth displayed above it The size of the symbol indicates the intensity of the sonar return The unit will clearly show schools of Bait Fish as clouds of different...

Page 20: ... Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only The RTS Window 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 Tab RTS Window The Narrow RTS Window indicates the sonar intensi...

Page 21: ...n and small fish The colors used to represent high medium to low intensity returns are determined by the palette you choose in the Sonar Colors menu option See Sonar Menu Tab to set the Sonar Colors Sonar View Original Palette Strong Returns possibly rocks tree limbs or other structure Strong Return possibly compacted sediment or rocks Weak Returns possibly vegetation or small fish RTS Window Sona...

Page 22: ...in red when Sonar Colors is set to Original If the Sonar Colors palette is changed the Structure ID will display the strongest return as specified by the palette See Sonar Menu Tab Sonar Colors for more information WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display What s on the Sonar Displ...

Page 23: ...ursor Press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key and the screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor dialog box The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame To return to a scrolling display and exit Freeze Frame press...

Page 24: ...power up the control head Sonar View will be the default view Cycle When you press the VIEW key repeatedly the display cycles through the available views on your screen When you press the EXIT key the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Customize You can display or hide any view to suit your fishing preferences See the following pages for more information about each View Vi...

Page 25: ...e VIEW PRESET keys for several seconds A chime will indicate that the view has been saved You can store up to three views one on each key To change the Digital Readouts Each view displays digital readout information such as speed or time which varies with the view selected and the accessory attached The digital readouts on the Sonar View can be customized See Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts for mor...

Page 26: ...ge based on the Select Readouts settings or the optional purchase accessories attached see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts Freeze Frame Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the cursor over a sonar return The depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor information box NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is h...

Page 27: ...epth changes the zoomed view updates automatically The Full Range View is displayed on the right side of the screen The Full Range View includes the Zoom Preview Box which shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view The Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the high and low range of the water which is being viewed NOTE Digital depth is displayed in the upper left hand ...

Page 28: ...beam on the right side of the screen The 778c HD XD displays sonar returns from the 50 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen Depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner The Digital Readouts in the Split Sonar View cannot be customized therefore information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailabl...

Page 29: ...o the Fishfinder NOTE The digital readouts in the Big Digits View cannot be customized The Triplog shows distance traveled average speed and time elapsed since the Triplog was last reset 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 displays the battery voltage Average Spe...

Page 30: ...a traditional flasher format When Ice Fishing Mode is on the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar data in traditional flasher format with additional features including Zoom and Depth Cursor Set the Circular Flasher View Mode 1 Press the MENU key twice 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Sonar Menu Tab is selected 3 Press the DOWN Cursor Key to select Ice Fishing Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT...

Page 31: ...ditional flasher format Flasher X Press Menu Press the MENU key once in the Circular Flasher View Use the X Press Menu to set the Sensitivity Upper Range and Lower Range Depth and temperature are always displayed The Digital Readouts cannot be customized Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode Off Flasher Dial Depth Views ...

Page 32: ...ess Menu Press the MENU key once in the Circular Flasher View Use the X Press Menu to set the Sensitivity Upper Range Lower Range and Color Palette Color Palettes The color preview bar in the center of the display indicates the current palette and the weak to strong sonar return range is displayed from left to right To change the color palette see Flasher X Press Menu Color Palette The Digital Rea...

Page 33: ...de see Sonar Menu Tab 2 Activate Press the DOWN Cursor key and the purple cursor line will appear on the display 3 Adjust the Cursor Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys repeatedly until you reach the chosen depth reading The depth reading of the cursor is displayed in the top right corner of the view 4 Close the Cursor Press the EXIT key Circular Flasher View with the Depth Cursor Depth Cursor Readin...

Page 34: ...Close the X Press Menu Press the EXIT key 4 Adjust the Zoom Range Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys repeatedly to adjust the zoom range and select the area you want to magnify The zoomed view is shown on the right side of the flasher dial between two lines The normal view is shown on the left side of the flasher dial 5 Close Zoom Press the MENU key Select Zoom Level from the X Press Menu and pre...

Page 35: ...ing beams reveals bottom contour structure and fish similar to the down looking beam but the area covered is to the left and right which gives you a wider view of the bottom Distance The distance covered by the right and left side looking beams is controlled by the Depth Range setting for the down looking beam up to a maximum of 160 feet see Sonar Menu Tab Depth Range Settings The Side Beam View c...

Page 36: ...The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right and left looking sonar beams New information in the side beam panels scrolls from the center out Side Beam View Default Layout Depth Temperature Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window 200 kHz Sonar History Window Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History W...

Page 37: ...m The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right and left looking sonar beams New information appears at the top and scrolls down the display Side Beam View Classic Layout Depth Temperature Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window 200 kHz Sonar History Window Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Win...

Page 38: ...two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down looking sonar beam New information appears on the right and scrolls to the left Side Beam View Slanted Layout Depth Speed Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window 200 kHz Sonar History Window Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window Views ...

Page 39: ...ansducer requires a separate purchase Settings Left Right and Both Default Both Beam Information Information from the left and right beams are displayed simultaneously NOTE A bottom contour may be present while bank fishing or fishing river channels When fishing in the open water a bottom contour will not be present and only sonar returns from either debris or fish will be displayed WideSide View ...

Page 40: ... special features allows you to control what you see on the display Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions for more information Screen VIEW key 4 WAY Cursor Control key LEFT RIGHT UP or DOWN Cursor keys MENU key EXIT key VIEW PRESET keys POWER LIGHT key 2 3 4 5 6 7 4 5 6 7 3 2 1 1 700 Series Control Head ...

Page 41: ...re are until shutdown occurs To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background Color Press the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Background submenu Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Curso...

Page 42: ...as multiple functions depending on the view menu or situation Menu Selection Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a menu option then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu settings are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required Freeze Frame In Sonar View press any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the ...

Page 43: ...a specific view immediately See Views for more information EXIT Key The EXIT key has multiple functions depending on the situation If an alarm is sounding press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm If a menu tab is selected press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and return to the view If a menu is active press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in the menu system From any view press the EX...

Page 44: ...nu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit In addition multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously See Accessories Menu Tab in this manual as well as your accessory s Operations Manual for additional details NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact...

Page 45: ... Simulator System Status and PC Connect X Press Menu The X Press Menu provides a shortcut to the most frequently used settings and the options on the X Press Menu correspond with the current view Main Menu The Main Menu is a standard set of menu settings which are organized under the following tabbed headings Alarms Sonar Setup Views and Accessories NOTE The X Press Menu s and the Main Menu option...

Page 46: ...lowing pages Also see Power On for additional information Normal Use Normal for on the water operation with a transducer connected If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your Fishing System can be used on the water To exit Normal operation power off your Fishing System Start Up Options Menu ...

Page 47: ... is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options Menu as opposed to letting the Fishing System enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up A message will appear often on the display to indicate Simulator mode To exit Simulator power off your Fishing System System Status Use System Status to view system connections...

Page 48: ...ard PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishing System was powered up Self Test Screen Accessory Test Start Up Options Menu ...

Page 49: ...your PC before restoring the unit s defaults or updating the software See your HumminbirdPC online help guide and contact our Customer Resource Center with any questions Updating software requires the following top level steps 1 Log on to humminbird com Register your Fishing System Download HumminbirdPC to your computer Download the latest software update unit name version for your control head 2 ...

Page 50: ...IGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting NOTE The X Press Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately 3 Reactivate the X Press Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Total Screen Update When you change any menu settings that affect the current view the view wil...

Page 51: ...or keys to highlight a menu tab 3 Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option under that tab 4 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make change...

Page 52: ...ing or end of the tab rotation by repeatedly pressing the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys If there is a down arrow at the bottom of a menu tab press the DOWN Cursor key to scroll to additional menu options If there is a right or left arrow on a menu option press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make setting changes or see more information If you press the MENU key or EXIT key to leave the Main Menu and ...

Page 53: ...low is an example of how the menu options are described in this manual Each description shows the menu option appearance the available settings and the specific control head settings required i e advanced user mode international only view navigation or accessory Menu Option Name Available Menu Settings and Default Setting Description Menu Option as it appears on the screen Setup User Mode and othe...

Page 54: ... the User Mode setting 1 Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu 2 Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected 3 Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu 4 Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Normal NOTE Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back t...

Page 55: ...47 778c HD Sonar Tab Normal Mode 778c HD Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Main Menu ...

Page 56: ...ed or simplified by setting the Fishing System User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE The selected transducer also influences the menu options See Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select for more information NOTE Menu options are determined by your Humminbird model See the following pages for full menu descriptions 778c HD Sonar X Press Menu shown with optional purchase ...

Page 57: ... Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Sensitivity Settings Low 1 High 20 Default 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies When operating in very clear water or greater depths increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest If the sensitivity is adjusted too high the display may become too cluttered ...

Page 58: ...Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit Auto The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom automatically Auto is the default setting Manual You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth M will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to indicate the unit is in Manual mode Adjust the Upper and Lower Range to...

Page 59: ...nt depth conditions the sonar information will become compressed on the display and valuable detail will be lost The Side Beam Range option is available when a WideSide transducer is connected to the Fishing System and Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select This option can only be accessed from the Sonar X Press Menu in the WideSide View NOTE The Side Beam Range ...

Page 60: ... the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Quad Layout with optional purchase QuadraBeam PLUS transducer Side Beam View only Settings Default Classic Slanted Default Default Quad Layout allows you to choose how sonar information is displayed in the Side Beam View The Side Beam View displays sonar data from the left and right 455 kHz beams as well as the 200 k...

Page 61: ...ings Off On Default Off Bottom Lock changes the mode of the zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth This flattens out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom Zoom Level Sonar Zoom View only Settings 2x 4x 6x 8x Default 2x Zoom Level sets the magnification level ...

Page 62: ...ce while in the Circular Flasher View to access the Flasher X Press Menu NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE To activate Ice Fishing Mode see Sonar Menu Tab Also see Views Circular Flasher View for more information Flasher X Press Menu Flasher X Press Menu ...

Page 63: ...s Views only Settings Various see below Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split Sonar Circular Flasher and Big Digits Views Upper Range is often used with Lower Range NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered The available Upper Range settings are determined by your...

Page 64: ...aintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered The available Lower Range settings are determined by your Humminbird model as follows 778c HD Auto to 1500 ft Auto to 500 m International Models only Default Auto 778c HD XD Auto to 3200 ft Auto to 975 m International Models only Default Auto For example if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interes...

Page 65: ... Flasher View for more information Color Palette Circular Flasher View Ice Fishing Mode only Settings Palette 1 Palette 2 Palette 3 Default Palette 3 Color Palette sets the colors used to display sonar returns in the Circular Flasher View when Ice Fishing Mode is turned on The active color palette is shown in the center of the circular flasher display The color palettes range from weak to strong s...

Page 66: ...n an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Alarms Menu Alarms Menu Tab ...

Page 67: ...battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that 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 running a trolling motor battery operated you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before th...

Page 68: ...s Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box Timer Setup allows you to open a dialog box to create settings for the Timer You can also start the countdown from this dialog box When the Timer is started the clock counts down from the amount of time set in the dialog box Time Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the hours minutes and seconds Save and Start To start the Timer immediately se...

Page 69: ...ews To Change the Digital Readouts Start Timer Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the Timer Start Timer allows you to start the Timer using the saved countdown settings in the Timer Setup dialog box To create the Timer settings see Timer Setup Stop Timer with the Timer running Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key to stop the Timer Stop Timer allows you to stop the Timer while it is counti...

Page 70: ...the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details NOTE The selected transducer also influences the menu options See Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select for more information NOTE Menu options are determined by your Humminbird model See the following pages for full menu descriptions 778c HD Sonar Menu Advanced shown with optional purchase transducer menu options Sonar Menu Tab ...

Page 71: ...ation is shown in the Sonar View Sonar Zoom View and the Big Digits View The RTS Window in the Sonar View and the Circular Flasher View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue t...

Page 72: ...ar View and the Circular Flasher View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View the Sonar Zoom View the Big Digits View and the Circular Flasher View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window in the Sonar View wil...

Page 73: ...aw sonar returns on the display When Max Mode is selected you will see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown Choose Clear Mode to see less clutter and more fish size accuracy on the display When Clear Mode is selected the clutter is filtered and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details about the objects...

Page 74: ...ls In the 778c HD XD targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam are represented as orange fish symbols and targets detected in the 50 kHz wide beam are represented as blue fish symbols When Fish ID is turned off the Fishing System shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam...

Page 75: ...ies of fish Fish ID Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be on for Fish ID Sensitivity to affect the ability of the Fishing System to identify sonar returns as fish Real Time Sonar RTS Window Settings Wide Narrow Off Default Narrow RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate poss...

Page 76: ...ium Yellow strong Palette 2 Navy Blue weak Green medium Yellow strong Palette 3 Navy Blue weak to Red strong NOTE To change the color palette for the Circular Flasher View see Flasher X Press Menu Color Palette Bottom View Settings Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display Structure ID represents weak returns in...

Page 77: ...r window 83 kHz Sensitivity Advanced DualBeam PLUS Sonar only 778c HD Settings 10 to 10 Default 0 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns NOTE 83 kHz Sensitivity is particularly useful for adjusting the sensitivity of the 83 kHz sonar re...

Page 78: ... to the Fishing System The WideSide Sensitivity menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to WideSide see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The WideSide Sensitivity requires the purchase of the WideSide transducer Visit our Web site at humminbird com to order this accessory online or contact our Customer Resource Center...

Page 79: ...ault Low 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 Off setting removes all filtering Low Medium High 1 High 2 and High 3 settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns High 1 High 2 and High 3 are useful when there is excessive trolling motor noise but in some deep water situ...

Page 80: ...to to 500 m International Models only Default Auto 778c HD XD Auto to 3200 ft Auto to 975 m International Models only Default Auto Water Type Advanced Settings Fresh Salt shallow Salt deep Default Fresh Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water In salt water you can also choose the shallow or deep setting The Water Type menu option is available when User Mode is set to A...

Page 81: ...purchase Universal Sonar 2 NOTE To purchase transducers visit our Web site at humminbird com or call our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Ice Fishing Mode Settings Off On Default Off Ice Fishing Mode controls how information is displayed in the Circular Flasher View When Ice Fishing Mode is off the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar RTS data in a traditional flasher format Wh...

Page 82: ...s the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu options will vary depending on which accessories are attached to the unit NOTE Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal See Main Menu User Mode for details Setup Menu Tab Setup Menu Tab ...

Page 83: ...national Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts This menu option is available if a Temp Speed accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once or if a GPS Receiver is connected Units Speed Advanced with optional Temp Speed or GPS o...

Page 84: ...uage selects the display language for menus International Models only Triplog Reset with optional Temp Speed or GPS only Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions to activate Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed Restore Defaults Settings Press the ...

Page 85: ...douts from connected equipment such as a GPS Receiver or the Temp Speed accessory optional purchase required Each data window can be empty or contain one of the following information categories Course Navigation Position Speed Temperature Time Date Triplog Voltage Time and Timer NOTE The availability of the digital readout information corresponds with the view selected and the accessory attached C...

Page 86: ...mperature readout by the amount entered This menu option is available if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once Speed Calibration Advanced with optional Temp Speed only Settings 20 to 20 Default 0 Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the amount entered This menu option is available if a Temp Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has...

Page 87: ...r dd mm ss Default dd mm mmm Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display Time Format Advanced International only Settings 12 hour 24 hour Default 12 hour Time Format changes the time format used by the unit Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Setup M...

Page 88: ...NMEA output on or off A GPS receiver must be connected to the control head to enable trackplotter functions NMEA Output should be turned On if you connect the NMEA Output wires of the GPS Receiver cable to another NMEA compatible device such as an autopilot NOTE NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication The following NMEA sentences are output when NMEA ...

Page 89: ...ion controls whether the Demonstration Mode is visible or off The Demonstration Mode appears on the screen if you don t press any keys during the warning screen at power up Menu settings cannot be saved in Demonstration see Power On and Start Up Options Menu Sound Control Settings No Sounds Alarms Only All Sounds Default All Sounds Sound Control allows you to set when the control head will beep or...

Page 90: ...cted This menu tab allows you to set 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 and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible NOTE See Views for more information 778c HD Views Menu Shown with optional Accessory Views Views Menu Tab ...

Page 91: ...cessory will be added automatically See the operations manual that comes with your accessory for detailed information NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense SmartCast Wireless Sonar and AIS require separate purchases Visit our Web site at humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for details Accessories Menu Tab no accessories attached Accessories Menu Tab with acce...

Page 92: ...ignal The AIS then exchanges information with those targets including vessel identification position course and speed As target information is received the information is displayed in the Track View In Bird s Eye View only the target position is displayed Vessel Icons identify the type of target Alarm Red Vessel Icon identify a target that has exceeded the CPA Closest Point of Approach setting The...

Page 93: ...n the direction of a vessel s course The length of the line can be adjusted in the Target Course Line setting in the AIS Submenu Target Details Information about each target can be found in the Target List in the AIS submenu You can also use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor onto a vessel icon Press the CHECK INFO key to view available information including target name speed c...

Page 94: ...can be set in nautical miles or time When the vessel has traveled past the set limit the Vessel Icon will turn red in the view and an alarm will sound Press any key to turn off the alarm Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box CPA sets the closest point of approach measured in nautical miles TCPA sets the closest point of approach measured in time Target List shows active targets and rel...

Page 95: ...en Target Course Line turns course lines off or sets the amount of time represented on the target course line The length of the course line indicates the last known ship speed while the direction of the arrow shows heading Settings Off 00 00 59 59 Default 5 00 MMSI Label Maritime Mobile Service Identity sets the MMSI label information to be Visible or Hidden Settings Visible Hidden Default Visible...

Page 96: ...rom the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started Fishing System to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the Fishing System it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already conne...

Page 97: ... air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the interpretation of sonar data See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position Electrical noise from the boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correct...

Page 98: ... To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proportionately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transd...

Page 99: ...nt 10 20 VDC Current Draw 650 mA LCD Matrix 640 V x 640 H Transducer XNT 9 20 T Transducer Cable Length 20 ft 6 m IPX Rating IP67 Waterproof Submersible 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specif...

Page 100: ...C Current Draw 650 mA LCD Matrix 640 V x 640 H Transducer XNT 9 DB 74 T Transducer Cable Length 20 ft 6 m IPX Rating IP67 Waterproof Submersible 1 m for 30 minutes and dust tight NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope NOTE Product specifications...

Page 101: ...ntended 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 o...

Page 102: ...te products derived from this software without specific prior written permission THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS AS IS AND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED IN NO EVENT SHALL THE CALDERA SYSTEMS OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT INDIR...

Page 103: ...le in the sonar beam Precision sonar beams such as the Humminbird 20 beam have a smaller dead zone than wider sonar beams Decibel The measurement for sound pressure level or intensity of the sonar return See dB Down Point dB Down Point The standard decibel level at which the sonar cone angle is measured and is written as 10 dB or 3 dB Measurements at smaller down points bigger negative numbers ind...

Page 104: ...surement systems Either method is acceptable but it is important when comparing power outputs to make sure that the same measurement system is being used for both outputs because P T P numbers are 8 times higher than RMS numbers Greater power output allows the sonar signal to penetrate through weeds and thermoclines reach deeper depths and operate more effectively in noisy environments such as whe...

Page 105: ...gh Water is provided by a speed paddlewheel and is the measurement of the flow past the boat which may vary depending on current speed and direction Speed Through Water is most critical for anglers using downriggers as it impacts the running depth of the down riggers Speed Over Ground is optimal for navigation as accurate destination times can be derived from this measurement Humminbird products a...

Page 106: ...l energy from the transmitter into sound energy and that forms the sonar beam in turn Internally the transducer consists of one or more piezo electric disks that expand by very minute amounts to create the sound wave This element also works in reverse converting the returned sound energy back into an electrical signal that the receiver interprets See SONAR Zoom A feature that focuses on a smaller ...

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