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Humminbird Piranha Max 10 User Manual

Humminbird Piranha Max 10
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird
®
, America's #1 name in fishfinders.Humminbird
®
has built its reputation by designing and
manufacturing top-quality,thoroughly reliable marine equipment.Your Humminbird
®
is designed for trouble-free use in even the
harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird
®
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
®
product.
Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-334-687-0503 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com. The PiranhaMax comes
in three models:
PiranhaMax10 - Single Beam, 160V x 132H Display
PiranhaMax15 - Dual Beam, 160V x 132H Display
PiranhaMax20 - Dual Beam, 240V x 160H Display
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.
CAUTION:
Do not handle the bottom of the transducer while it is transmitting sonar. Prolonged contact with the transducer element can cause physical discomfort
or minor tissue damage.
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.
PiranhaMax Sonar Technology
The PiranhaMax is the easiest to use fishfinder ever. For most anglers, all you’ll ever need to do is power on and fish! The
PiranhaMax automatically determines depth and makes adjustments to keep the bottom and fish visible on the display.
The PiranhaMax uses sonar technology to send sound waves from the transducer into the water. The returned “echoes” are plotted
on the display, creating a very accurate picture of the underwater world, including distance to underwater objects such as the bot-
tom, fish and structure.
Your PiranhaMax will have either Single Beam or Dual Beam sonar. Find the correct sonar description that applies to your unit.
Single Beam Sonar
Your PiranhaMax10 uses a 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20° area of
coverage. Boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions and trans-
ducer installation can all affect depth capability.
Dual Beam Sonar
Your PiranhaMax15 or PiranhaMax20 uses a 200/83 kHz dual beam sonar sys-
tem with a wide (60°) area of coverage. Dual Beam sonar is optimized to show the
greatest bottom definition using a narrow (20°) beam yet can still indicate fish
found in the wide (60°) beam when the Fish ID+
TM
feature is turned on. Dual
Beam is ideal for a wide range of conditions - from shallow to very deep water in
both fresh and salt water. Boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water condi-
tions and transducer installation can all affect depth capability.
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Humminbird Piranha Max 10 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Max Depth600 feet
Sonar TypeDual Beam
Target Separation2.5 inches
Water Temperature SensorYes
GPSNo
Water ResistanceIPX7
Display TypeColor LCD
Sonar Frequency200 kHz
Sonar Coverage20°
Battery LifeUnknown

Summary

PiranhaMax Sonar Technology

Single Beam Sonar

Explains the 200 kHz single beam sonar system with a 20° coverage area.

Dual Beam Sonar

Describes the 200/83 kHz dual beam sonar system with wide (60°) coverage.

Display Interpretation and Basic Operation

What You See On the Display

Details how the PiranhaMax displays underwater information in an easy-to-understand format.

Powering ON and OFF

Instructions on how to turn the PiranhaMax unit on and off using the POWER-MENU key.

The Menu System

Explains the simple menu system for accessing and adjusting the PiranhaMax's settings.

Menu Settings and Configuration

Light Settings

Adjusts the display backlight for night fishing, with settings from 0 (Off) to 5.

Sensitivity Settings

Controls display detail by adjusting sensitivity from 0 to 10 for optimal sonar return visualization.

Depth Range Settings

Sets the automatic or manual depth range for displaying the bottom and sonar returns.

Zoom Functionality

Allows magnification of the bottom area to reveal fish and structure close to the seabed.

Chart Speed Adjustment

Sets chart speed from 1 (slowest) to 5 (fastest) to control sonar information display speed.

Fish Alarm Settings

Configures audible alarms for detecting fish based on size classification (Off, Large, All).

Depth Alarm Settings

Sets an audible alarm to sound when the water depth is equal to or less than a specified value.

Filter Settings

Adjusts the sonar filter to limit display interference from sources like boat engine or turbulence.

SetUp Menu Options

Enables access to additional configuration choices like Contrast, Fish ID+, and Bottom View.

Contrast Adjustment

Adjusts the display contrast from 1 to 5 to improve visibility of sonar returns.

Fish ID+ Functionality

Uses signal processing to display fish symbols when specific requirements are met.

Bottom View Options

Selects display methods (Structure ID, Black) to represent the bottom and structure.

Battery Alarm Settings

Sets an alarm for low battery voltage, ranging from Off to 13.5 Volts.

Language Settings

Selects the display language for menus, primarily for International Units.

Units of Measure

Selects units for display (Feet/F, Meters/C, Fathoms/C).

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Maintenance Procedures

Provides simple procedures for cleaning and caring for the unit and transducer.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Guides users through diagnosing and resolving common problems like no power or no transducer detected.

Troubleshooting Display Problems

Addresses issues such as gaps in readings at high speeds, fading display, and display noise.

Contact and Specifications

Contact Humminbird

Provides contact information for customer resource center and direct shipping address.

PiranhaMax10 Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the PiranhaMax10 model.

PiranhaMax15/20 Specifications

Lists technical specifications for the PiranhaMax15 and PiranhaMax20 models.

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