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Page 1: ...PRO 128 FISHFINDER OPERATIONS MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...TE DETAILS ARE INCLUDED AT THE END OF THIS MANUAL WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO READ THIS OPERATIONS MANUAL CAREFUL LY IN ORDER TO GET FULL BENEFIT FROM ALL THE FEATURES AND USES OF YOUR TRACKER PRODUCT ALSO TO REGISTER YOUR PURCHASE AND TO HELP US LEARN MORE ABOUT YOU PLEASE FILL OUT THE WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD IN THE CENTER OF THIS MANUAL WARNING THIS DEVICE SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A NAVIGA TIONAL AID TO...

Page 3: ...or Operation 3 What You See On Screen 4 Control Functions 7 Menu Functions 9 ADVANCED FEATURES 19 Using Diagnostic 19 MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY 20 Maintenance 20 Troubleshooting 21 Warranty 24 Customer Support 26 Specifications 27 TABLE OF CONTENTS Rev 11206D ...

Page 4: ...racker unit is a dual frequency dual beam unit and generates two dis tinct sonar signals one narrow one wide Each signal is optimized for a particular purpose First the center beam transmits at a frequency of 200 kHz in a 20 degree narrow symmetrical pattern for greater depth capa bility and excellent detail Information from this center beam is used to draw the graphic representation of the bottom...

Page 5: ... after you power up the unit When this screen is shown simply press the DOWN ARROW until Simulator is highlighted When the screen times out the unit will be in simulator mode When in simulator operation the Tracker unit responds to control inputs as if it is in actual operation so feel free to experiment or to customize the unit for your particular operation To exit Simulator mode power the unit o...

Page 6: ...ower up the Tracker unit uses settings that were set at the factory After initial use the Tracker unit will remember the settings you enter There are several elements on screen that are common to all modes of opera tion Temperature Speed The initial screen layout takes one of two basic forms depending on whether the optional Temp Speed accessory is installed Figure A shows the default view when th...

Page 7: ...water beneath the transducer This range is selected so the bottom representation is typically shown about 2 3 down the display Bottom The graphic depiction of the bottom provides an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom If the bottom is hard and smooth the bottom depiction is narrow and dense If the bottom is soft mud or sand the depiction will be thick and less dense This...

Page 8: ... sonar transmission and often appears on screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the 0 line Thermoclines Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature These are easily identified by the con tinuous nature of the return Second Returns When a sonar signal is reflected off the bottom back to the transducer there is often enough ener gy left in the signal to be reflected off the s...

Page 9: ...ar beam the fish is detected in This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side location of the fish relative to the boat Fish symbols that are hollow are detected in the wide beam and are around the boat Solid fish symbols represent fish detected in the nar row beam and are directly under the boat CONTROL FUNCTIONS The Tracker unit uses a simple five button keypad for all user input Press any...

Page 10: ...cycles through all available menu headings When a menu heading displays the full menu appears after a short pause A menu remains on screen for several seconds and can be adjusted by using the ARROW keys If no adjustment is made in the allotted time the menu disappears If you want the menu to remain on screen longer press and hold MENU the menu will remain on screen indefinitely Once you release th...

Page 11: ...ons are available for adjustment In menus that have several possible settings a range of adjust ment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting Within the menu are the options available The selected option or current setting is highlighted in the black box If no adjustment is made this is the selected setting Press an ARROW button while the menu is displayed to select anothe...

Page 12: ...information from progressively smaller sonar returns By decreasing the sensitivity bias 1 through 5 the unit effectively filters small sonar returns In murky or muddy water it is often helpful to reduce the sensitivity This prevents the display from being clut tered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles In very clear or very deep water it may be helpful to increase the sensitivity ...

Page 13: ... 80 0 110 0 150 and 0 185 meters are available The range that positions the bot tom depiction closest to the bottom of the screen will best utilize the avail able display resolution The Tracker unit automatically adjusts the depth range depending on the depth of the water The unit tries to maintain the bottom depiction about down the total range for example in 20 6m of water the 0 30 0 10m range w...

Page 14: ...bottom can be enlarged to provide more detailed information By using the full display to show a small area of coverage the effective dis play resolution is increased and the unit s ability to separate close targets is enhanced There are four Zoom ranges available 7 2m 15 5m 30 10m and 60 20m These ranges are not directly user controlled but are instead dependent on the current depth range In shall...

Page 15: ...s the top of the current Zoom range The lower number represents the bottom of the Zoom range Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to move this range The upper number can never be less than 0 the surface of the water and the lower num ber can never be greater than the active depth range The difference between the two numbers the Zoom range is preset and determined by the active depth range Once manual...

Page 16: ...m on only large and medium fish or set to alarm on all fish Once the Fish Alarm is enabled the Tracker unit emits an audible beep when the select ed size fish symbol appears on screen The sound is slightly different for each of the three fish symbol sizes so with practice it is possible to distinguish the size of the detected fish without looking at the unit Triplog Triplog provides a running log ...

Page 17: ...ill operate at voltages from 10 to 20 VDC Voltages in excess of 20 or less than 10 VDC cause the unit to power off Options The Options Menu is a series of linked menu functions used initially to set your preferences Once your preferences are selected it is unlikely these func tions need to be accessed during the normal opera tion of the product The Options menu works differently than other menu fu...

Page 18: ... the closer the update rate matches your boat speed the more accurate is the graphic depiction of the terrain beneath your boat Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update rate The Dis play Speed setting is remembered when the unit is powered off Bottom Black There are two selections available OFF and ON The factory setting is OFF With this setting the Tracker unit dis plays the bottom...

Page 19: ... the fishfinder s ability to identify sonar returns as fish symbols Increasing the value to a number greater than zero shows more fish symbols on screen In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fish symbols This is useful for identifying many smaller sonar returns such as baitfish as fish symbols Decreasing the value to a number less than zero shows fewer fish symbols on screen In th...

Page 20: ...les per hour are available The Tracker unit remembers this selection even when the unit is powered off Speed Offset The Speed Offset option allows the user to compensate for differences in hull design and its effect on the accuracy of the speed measurement If there is a discrepancy between the indicated speed and another speed measurement device on the boat the speed measurement can be var ied to ...

Page 21: ...ted setting is not the cause for the perceived prob lem USING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATURE The Tracker unit contains a powerful diagnostic tool that can aid in deter mining the cause of a problem To use the Diagnostic feature select the Diagnostic feature on the start up menu on the initial screen Diagnostic can also be accessed through the Options menu Self Test Initially the Tracker unit will perform ...

Page 22: ... power supply in excess of 20 VDC or less than 10 VDC is suspected use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage Often small outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds Use Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain Also if you are using the Tracker unit in portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery Diag...

Page 23: ...d to the water Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the transducer and interfere with proper operation These bubbles dissipate with time or you can wipe the face of the transducer with your fingers after the transducer is in the water Never leave the Tracker unit in a closed car or trunk the extremely high temperatures generated in hot weather can damage the electronics TROUBLESHOOTING Do...

Page 24: ...mount If not the power connected may push out when the unit is put on the mount 2 There is no transducer detected The Tracker unit has the ability to detect and identify that a transducer is con nected If at power up a message indicates transducer not connected only simulator operation is possible First ensure that an appropriate transducer con nector is positioned correctly in the connector holde...

Page 25: ...ious problem the transducer itself may be the problem Be sure to include the transducer if return ing the unit for repair 4 When in very shallow water I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication The Tracker unit will work reliably in water 2 6m or deeper The depth is mea sured from the transducer not necessarily from the surface 5 The unit comes on before I press POW...

Page 26: ...e interference the problem will inten sify at higher RPMs Increase the engine speed with the boat stationary to isolate this cause Propeller cavitation can appear as noise on screen If the transducer is mounted too close to the propeller the turbulence generated can interfere with the sonar signal Ensure that the transducer is mounted at least 15 38cm from the prop HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANT...

Page 27: ...on as new production units Even though you ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredi ble service guarantee it s good to know that we back our units this well We do it because you deserve the best We will make every effort to repair your unit within three working days from the receipt of your unit This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are...

Page 28: ...00 p m Central time If after reading Troubleshooting you determine your unit needs factory service please attach a description of the problem and send it with the unit to the address below If you are including a check please attach it to the unit Humminbird Service Department 108 Maple Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Further information on Humminbird products can be found at www humminbird com MAINTENAN...

Page 29: ...TOP Use 5 4 0mm drill bit ALIGN ONE CORNER WITH LOWER EDGE OF TRANSOM Drill Drill Remove and use for Transducer Installation ...

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Page 31: ...LCD Matrix 128 V x 64 H Pixels Viewing Area 2 90 V x 2 35 H 7 3cm V x 5 97cm H Mounting Quick Disconnect Mount Unit Size 6 H x 6 W x 4 D 17 1cm H x 15 9 cm W x 10 5 cm D Transducer Standard XT 6 20 Transducer Cable Length 20 6 meters Depth Ranges 15 30 60 120 180 240 360 480 600 5 10 20 40 60 80 110 150 185 meters Zoom Ranges 7 15 30 60 2 5 10 20 meters SPECIFICATIONS 27 P N 530991 1 ...

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