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SmartCast™ Mode Operations Manual

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Thank you for choosing Humminbird

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, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird

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has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-qual-

ity, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird

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is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely

event that your Humminbird

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does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy-free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at

a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to read this
operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird

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product.

The PiranhaMax30 is a combo unit that allows you to choose either Transducer user mode or SmartCast™ user mode. This manual addresses SmartCast™
user mode only. See the PiranhaMax30 Transducer Mode Operations Manual also included with this unit for Transducer user mode information. With this
purchase you should have:

• PiranhaMax30 Control Head
• One Advanced Remote Sonar Sensor - RSS
• Portable Carry Case
• Portable Mount Transducer
• This SmartCast™ Operations Manual 
• The PiranhaMax30 Transducer Operations Manual.

If any of these components are missing or are not included, please contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 or visit our website at

www.humminbird.com

WARNING! 

This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too

quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING!

Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the

original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder.

WARNING! 

This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.

User Modes

The PiranhaMax30 has two different user modes:

SmartCast™:

This user mode allows you to operate the PiranhaMax30 with an Advanced RSS. 

Transducer:

This user mode allows you to operate the PiranhaMax30 with the Portable Mount Transducer. 

Use the User Mode menu choice to change between these two user modes.  

NOTE:

If a transducer is not connected to the PMax30 the unit will automatically default to SmartCast™ user mode. If a transducer is connected

then the PMax30 will default to the last mode used prior to powering off.

When “SmartCast” is displayed on the screen, the unit is in SmartCast™ mode.

Using the SmartCast™ User Mode 

The SmartCast™ user mode allows you to use the Advanced Remote Sonar Sensor (RSS) wireless fishfinder that comes with your PiranhaMax. Simply
attach the RSS to the end of your fishing line and cast it into the water as you would a normal float or lure, then power on the PiranhaMax and you are
ready to fish. In SmartCast™ mode, your PiranhaMax uses sonar technology to send sound waves from the RSS into the water.

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Summary of Contents for Piranha Max 30

Page 1: ...personal injury When the boat is moving water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects...

Page 2: ...on and rocking may cause the display of a rippled bottom Stationary Float The RSS can be used as a float in a stationary location to monitor the area below giv ing you a live update as fish approach y...

Page 3: ...aceable Lithium battery with a shelf life of three years that will last for approximately 500 hours of in water use when the nighttime LED is turned off Discard the used RSS in compliance with local l...

Page 4: ...etUp Menu for more information Light Setting Not Saved in Memory Press the POWER MENU key until LIGHT appears Use the backlight for night fishing Select either 0 Off or 1 through 5 to activate the bac...

Page 5: ...ser Mode Press the POWER MENU key until USER MODE appears USER MODE selects the user mode SMARTCAST TRANSDUCER NOTE If a transducer is not connected to the PMax30 the unit will automatically default t...

Page 6: ...nu is selected then press the POWER MENU key until BOTTOM VIEW appears Bottom View selects the method used to rep resent the bottom and structure on the display Structure ID Black WhiteLine Inverse De...

Page 7: ...A B Default A Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu NOTE The Channel Select setting must match the actual hardware configuration of your RSS in order for the RSS to function Se...

Page 8: ...seconds of no user activity display the Start Up screen and return the RSS to normal operation NOTE If the temperature display returns to a normal reading or the Start Up screen appears on the displa...

Page 9: ...your moist finger to change from the Light programming mode to the Channel programming mode The temperature reading on the Control Head will change to show a temperature reading of 50 F 9 C channel se...

Page 10: ...to the water Small air bubbles can cling to the surface of the RSS and interfere with proper operation Wipe the face of the RSS with a wet cloth to remove them Never leave the RSS in a closed car or...

Page 11: ...ers or deeper The depth is measured from the RSS A transmitter RSS to receiver PiranhaMax dis tance of greater than 100 may cause intermittent screen display Excessively rough water may cause the RSS...

Page 12: ...European models are CE approved Area of bottom coverage equals twice the current depth Your Humminbird accessory is designed for trouble free operation and is backed by a one year warranty If you have...

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