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Humminbird 580 User Manual

Humminbird 580
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Humminbird 580 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHumminbird
Model580
CategoryFish Finder
LanguageEnglish

Summary

How Sonar Works

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Explains the dual beam sonar system for wider coverage and detailed bottom imaging.

How GPS and Cartography Work

Multi-Media Card MMC/SD Slot

What’s On the Display

Views

Sonar View

Displays a historical log of sonar returns with depth, temperature, and speed readouts.

Sonar Zoom View

Increases display resolution to separate close sonar returns, showing a zoomed view alongside the full range.

Chart View

Shows cartography from built-in UniMap or optional MMC maps, overlaid with tracks and waypoints.

Combo View

Displays a split screen with Chart View on the left and Sonar View on the right.

Introduction to Navigation

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Explains how to mark areas of interest (waypoints), create paths (routes), and record movement (tracks).

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint

Guides users on managing waypoints, including saving current position, editing details, and deletion.

Key Functions

POWER/LIGHT Key

Controls unit power, backlight, and contrast for optimal viewing in various light conditions.

VIEW Key

Cycles through available display views and allows customization of view rotation.

MENU Key

Accesses the main menu system, including Start-Up Options, X-Press™, and tabbed Main Menus.

Powering Up the Unit

The Menu System

Start-Up Options Menu

Allows selection between Normal operation, Simulator mode, or viewing System Status upon startup.

Sonar X-Press™ Menu

Provides quick access to frequently-used sonar settings for the current view.

Navigation X-Press™ Menu

Provides quick access to frequently-used navigation settings for the current view.

Sonar Menu Tab

Contains settings related to sonar operation, beam selection, and signal interpretation.

Navigation Menu Tab

Contains settings for managing tracks, waypoints, routes, and chart display options.

Alarms Menu Tab

Allows configuration of various audible alarms, such as depth, low battery, and off-course alerts.

Setup Menu Tab

Contains settings for units of measure, user mode, language, and system defaults.

Troubleshooting

Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up

Provides steps to troubleshoot issues where the fishfinder does not turn on.

Display Problems

Lists common display issues and their possible causes and solutions, such as power loss or gaps.

Finding the Cause of Noise

Helps identify and resolve electrical or hydrodynamic noise interference affecting sonar reception.

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