User manual HUMMINBIRD RF15 SMARCAST INSTALLATION GUIDE

[. . . ] RF15 Operations Manual 531393-1-A 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. [. . . ] Retrieving the RSS slowly and steadily will produce a screen detailing structure, fish and bottom detail. Rhythmic wave action and rocking may cause the display of a rippled bottom. From this menu, use the arrow keys to select either Start-Up, Simulator, or SetUp. · Use Start-Up for on the water use · Use Simulator for learning how to use the system with simulated sonar data; access Simulator by pressing the Right Arrow Key once · Use SetUp to display additional set-up menu choices; access SetUp by pressing the RIGHT Arrow Key twice (See SetUp Menu for more information). Fish Alarm (Setting Saved in Memory) Press the POWER-MENU key until FISH ALARM appears. Select Off for no fish alarm, or one of the following symbols to set the alarm. An alarm will sound when the RF15 detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. (Off, Large, Large/Medium, All, Default = Off) Fish ID+ Symbols Bottom Contour Structure Lower Range Large fish only Large/Medium fish only. All fish. Inverse is a method where weak returns are shown with dark pixels and strong returns with lighter pixels. This has the benefit of ensuring that weak signals will be clearly visible on the display. Stationary Float: The RSS can be used as a float in a stationary location to monitor the area below, giving you a live update as fish approach your bait. The Menu System A simple menu system allows you to access your RF15's adjustable settings. Press the POWER-MENU key repeatedly to display the RF15 menu settings, one at a time. When a menu setting is on the display, use the RIGHT and LEFT Arrow keys to adjust the menu setting. Menu settings are removed from the screen automatically after several seconds. The time between touches needs to be one second or less. NOTE: Your finger must make contact with both of the wet switch pins simultaneously in order to tap them successfully. Make sure that the SetUp menu is selected, then press the POWER-MENU key until LANGUAGE appears (International Units Only). (Settings vary, Default = English) Scroll through all SetUp menu choices to exit the SetUp menu. 4. Use the SetUp Channel Select menu on the RF15 Control Head to switch the software to match the new channel designation on the Advanced RSS. See Channel Select (SetUp Menu) for more information. CAUTION: Make sure that you change the Channel Selection on the Control Head to match the new Advanced RSS Channel before using the Advanced RSS. 2. When in very shallow water, I get gaps in the bottom reading and inconsistent digital depth indication. The RSS will work reliably in water 2 feet (0. 6 meters) or deeper. A transmitter (RSS) to receiver (RF15) distance of greater than 100' may cause intermittent screen display. Excessively rough water may cause the RSS to submerge, again losing contact. Using a First Generation RSS First generation RSS units still sold with other SmartCastTM products come in two versions, Channel A and Channel B (RF40A and RF40B), and are both compatible with the RF15. NOTE: When using either an RF40A or RF40B RSS with the RF15, you will not get water temperature or grayscale sonar information, and you will not be able to turn on the LED or change the channel on the RSS. You will still be able to read digital depth and bottom contour information. NOTE: When using an RF40A or RF40B RSS, make sure to select the matching channel from the CHANNEL SELECT menu on the RF15 Control Head. Units (SetUp Menu) (Setting Saved in Memory) 3. The display shows fluctuating depth readings and excessive clutter, including vertical bars that may be drawn on top of fish icons. The RF15 system comes with the capability to receive separate signals from a Channel A RSS or a Channel B RSS. [. . . ] Many requests for repair received by Humminbird involve units that do not actually need repair. These units are returned "no problem found. " If you have a problem with your RF15, use the following troubleshooting guide before calling the Customer Resource Center or sending your unit in for repair. NOTE: Retrieving the RSS too rapidly, or the repetitive rocking motion of rough water, can result in loss or distortion of the bottom picture. For best bottom detail, perform a smooth and slow reel-in with constant speed and the rod tip up (holding the rod tip low or using a heavy line may cause the RSS to submerge and momentarily lose radio contact). If the unit is cast or drifts more than 100 feet away from the receiver, the signal may be inconsistent or lost. [. . . ]