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Humminbird 561 User Manual

Humminbird 561
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531716-4EN_A
550, 560, 561, 570, and 570 DI
Operations Manual
550, 560, 561, 570, and 570 DI
Operations Manual

Table of Contents

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Humminbird 561 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BacklightYes
Cone angle20 °
Maximum depth243.8 m
RMS rated power300 W
Display diagonal5 \
Display resolution320 x 320 pixels
Weight and Dimensions IconWeight and Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)177.8 x 101.6 x 184.1 mm

Summary

Fishfinder Basics and Sonar Technology

Power On

Step-by-step instructions for powering on the Humminbird fishfinder unit.

How Sonar Works

Explanation of the fundamental principles of sonar technology and its application.

Sonar Technology Types

Details on Single Beam, DualBeam, and Down Imaging™ sonar technologies.

Displaying and Interpreting Sonar Data

What's on the Sonar Display

Identifies and explains various information shown on the standard sonar display.

Understanding the Sonar Display

Guides on interpreting sonar returns, depth ranges, and screen elements.

Bottom Presentation

Explains how different bottom types (hard, soft, rocky) are represented.

What's on the Down Imaging™™ Display

Details the unique display elements specific to Down Imaging™ technology.

Interpreting Down Imaging™™

Guides on interpreting shades, shadows, and features in Down Imaging™.

Display Views

Overview of various display modes like Sonar, Zoom, Split, and Down Imaging™ views.

Controls, Menus, and Settings

Control Head Overview

Identifies the main buttons and screen elements of the control head.

Key Functions

Explains the operation of Power/Light, View, Menu, Cursor, and Exit keys.

The Menu System

Introduces the Start-Up, X-Press™, and Main Menu navigation.

Main Menu Tabs

Details the Alarms, Sonar, and Setup sections within the Main Menu.

Alarms Menu Configuration

Explains how to configure depth, battery, temperature alarms, and alarm tone.

Sonar Menu Configuration

Covers settings for beam select, frequency, clutter, and display modes.

Setup Menu Configuration

Details unit preferences for depth, units, language, and system defaults.

Troubleshooting, Specifications, and Support

Troubleshooting Guide

Provides solutions for common operational problems and display issues.

Finding the Cause of Noise

Explains how to identify and mitigate sources of electrical noise and interference.

Product Specifications

Lists detailed technical specifications for models 560, 561, 570, and 570 DI.

Glossary

Defines key sonar and technical terms used throughout the manual.

Contact Humminbird®

Provides contact information for customer support and service.

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