Humminbird Fish Finder 3D User Manual

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INSTALLATION PREPARATION

INSTALLATION OVERVIEW

Determining How to Mount the Transducer

Your Humminbird fishfinder includes a standard

transducer. This transducer can be mounted on the

transom of the boat or bonded to the inside of a fiberglass

hull boat.

The transom installation, which is the most widely used,

places the transducer on the outside of the boat hull. This

technique produces the least signal loss, and provides a

way to adjust the transducer after installation. The

mounting hardware included is designed to protect both

the boat and the transducer should the boat strike debris in

the water or when trailering.

As an alternative to transom mounting, it is possible on

many fiberglass-hulled boats to glue the transducer on

the inside of the boat hull. Since fiberglass has similar

sonar characteristics as water, the sonar signal can

pass through the boat hull with minimal loss. The hull

of the boat must be single layer construction (not

double-hulled) Also, any air trapped in the lamination

of the fiberglass would prevent the sonar signal from

passing through.

Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled

into the boat and through experimentation, high-speed

operation comparable to transom mounting can be achieved. Two-part slow cure

epoxy (not included) is required to glue the transducer in place.

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ALTERNATE MOUNTING METHODS

ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS

Your Humminbird fishfinder comes with everything necessary for installation and

operation on most boats. However, there are several situations which may

require a different type of transducer. Inboard boats, wood or metal hulls, and sail

boats create unique transducer mounting needs Alternate transducers and

mounting methods are detailed below.

Portable Mounting

The standard transducer can be adapted for portable

installations with a portable mounting kit available from

Humminbird. This accessory adapts your transducer to a

suction cup mount for temporary installation on the boat hull

or other surface.

Trolling Motor Mounting

The standard transducer can also be adapted to mount on

most trolling motors using a different accessory kit. This

accessory includes a bracket and hose clamp that allows

mounting the transducer to the body of most trolling motors.

Thru-Hull Mounting

Thru-hull transducers install through a hole drilled in the hull

of the boat. Larger boats or boats with inboard motors create

turbulence that make transom mounting ineffective. Also,

hulls that are very thick or are double layered, or made from

materials such as wood or metal, (which do not conduct

sonar signals) make inside the hull mounting inadvisable.

Thru-hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level the transducer

with the waterline. Also, since special tools and knowledge may be required to

perform this type of installation, it is best to refer to a qualified marine technician.

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TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE

Other transducers are available as replacements for the standard transducer.

You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer for another type by

returning it to the address listed in Customer Support. Some transducers may

have additional cost. Refer to the Accessory catalog or call Customer Support for

information.

BEGINNING INSTALLATION

Now that you have determined the transducer mounting method you can begin

installation of your new Humminbird fishfinder. The installation guide included on

the next few pages provides detailed step by step instructions for installation of

the control head and transducer. For transom mount transducer installations you

will need the mounting template included with your manual.

In addition to the parts included you need the following for installation and

operation:

A powered hand drill and various drill bits

Philips and flat-head screwdrivers

A ruler or measuring tape

Pen or pencil

12 volt power source (your boat’s battery)

A 1-amp fuse

A fuse holder (if you are wiring directly to the boat’s battery)

Silicone sealant (for sealing drilled holes)

2-part, slow-cure epoxy (for inside the hull transducer installations)

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INSTALLATION

TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Do not begin this transducer installation until you read the Installation

Preparation in the Operation Guide. This chapter contains information

critical to the correct installation of your transducer.

Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, only general instructions are

presented in the installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set

of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation.

TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Step One - Determine Where to Mount the Transducer

Begin the transducer installation by determining where on the

transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find

the best location:

It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is

relatively free of turbulent water, As a boat moves through the

water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and

the thrust of the propeller(s). This turbulent water is normally

confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of

rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of

the propeller(s) (Figure 1). On outboard or inboard/outboard

boats it is best to stay at least 15” (40cm) to the side of the

propeller(s).

If possible, viewing the transom of the boat while the boat is

moving will provide the best means of locating turbulence free

water. If maximum high-speed operation is a high priority, this

is the recommended method. If this is not possible, select a

location on the transom where the hull forward of this location

is smooth, flat, and free of protrusions or ribs.

The transducer when mounted should point straight down.

The design of the transducer will accommodate a wide range

of deadrises and remain ported straight down (Figure 2).

On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on

the step. Never mount the transducer on the transom behind a step, as this

area of the transom will not be in contact with the water at high speed (Figure

3).

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TRANSOM INSTALLATION

If the propeller(s) is (are) forward of the transom, it may be impossible to find

an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or

transducer type should be considered.

Step Two - Drill the Mounting Holes

1. Remove the mounting template from the front of the Operations Manual.

2. Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the

transducer will be installed (Figure 4). Align the template vertically, ensuring

the lower edge of the transom meets with the bottom corner

of the template.

3. Using a pencil or punch, mark the two mounting holes

shown on the template onto the transom. Do not mark or

drill any other holes at this time.

4. Using a 5/32” (4mm) bit drill the two holes to a depth of

approximately 1" (3cm). On fiberglass hulls, it is best to

start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits

to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer

coating.

Step Three - Assemble the Transducer

1. Attach the Pivot to the transducer body as shown in Figure

5, using the #8 – 3/8” (9mm) long allen headed pivot screw,

the headed pin, the two flat washers, and the two toothed

lock washers.

Note: The toothed lock washers must be positioned

between the transducer and the pivot ears. The flat

washers must be positioned to the outside at the pivot

ears.

2. Using the AIlen wrenches provided, loosely tighten the pivot

screw (Figure 6). Do not completely tighten the assembly at

this time, so the pivot angle can be adjusted later.

3. Insert the pivot/transducer assembly into the mounting

bracket as shown in Figure 7. Do not snap the assembly

closed.

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TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Step Four - Mount the Transducer to the Transom

1. Apply silicone sealant to the mounting holes drilled into the transom.

2. Align the transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom (Figure 8).

3. Use either a flat head screwdriver, a 5/16" (8mm) hex driver, or a 5/16" (8mm)

socket to mount the assembly. Using the two #10 – 1”

(25mm) long slotted hex head screws, mount the transducer

assembly to the transom as shown. Do not fully tighten the

mounting screws in order to vertically adjust the transducer.

Snap the pivot down into place.

Step Five - Adjust the Running Position of the Transducer

The bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, the pivot screws

allow angular adjustment. Initially, adjust the transducer as

described in the following paragraphs. Further adjustment may

be necessary to refine the instillation after high speed testing.

1. First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so its

length is parallel with the length of hull of the boat. Then

pivot the transducer down so the rear is about 1/4 inch

(6mm) lower than the front (Figure 9).

2. Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the Allen wrenches.

It may be necessary to retighten the pivot screws after the

initial use as the plastics may still be seating to the lock

washers.

3. Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the

transducer is 3/16" (4.5mm) beneath the lower edge of the

transom (Figure 10). Mark the position of the mounting

bracket on the transom with a pencil.

4. Force the pivot to the up position to gain access to the

mounting screws. Assure the transducer location has not

changed, then fully tighten the two mounting screws (Figure

11). Snap the pivot back down.

Confirm the pivot angle has not changed.

Note: A third screw location is provided for the

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mounting bracket. Drill this hole and install the screw after final testing and

adjustments have been completed.

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TRANSOM INSTALLATION

Step Six - Route the Cable

There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the to the area where the

control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable

through the transom into the boat.

Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other

wiring that the cable can be routed along. Do not cut or shorten

the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation.

Route the cable as far as practical from the VHF radio antenna

cables or tachometer cable to reduce the possibility of

interference.

If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend

the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). Call Humminbird

Customer Support for more information.

Follow these steps to route the cable through the transom:

1. Drill a 5/8” (16mm) hole above the water line. Route the

cable through the hole.

2. Fill the hole with silicone sealant.

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the hole and attach with the two #8 x 5/8”

(16mm) screws.

4. Secure the cable by attaching the cable camp to the transom using a #8 x

5/8” (16mm) screw.

Note: The transducer will pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow

enough slack in the cable for this movement. It is best to route the cable to

the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the

transducer during movement.

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INSTALLATION

INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION

Inside the hull installation requires the mount system and control

head be installed and operational. See Installing the Control Head

for instruction on installing the unit.

Inside the hull mounting generally produces good results in single

thickness fiberglass-hulled boats. Humminbird cannot guarantee

depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the

hull of the boat since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss

depends on hull construction and thickness, and the installation.

This installation requires slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use

silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer, as this

material reduces the sensitivity of the unit. Five minute epoxy has

a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged.

Step One - Determine the Mounting Location

Begin the transducer installation by determining where inside the

hull to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the

best location:

Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are

mostly free from turbulent water. Avoid ribs, strakes, and other

protrusions as these create turbulence (Figure 14).

As a general rule, the faster the boat can travel the further aft

and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be

located to remain in contact with the water at high speeds.

Step Two - Test the Mounting Location

There is no opportunity for adjustment after the transducer glued

in place. Therefore, it is best to perform a trial installation on inside the hull

transducers first, and run the boat at high speeds to determine the best mounting

area.

1. At the identified mounting location, lay the transducer body face down with

the pointed end towards the bow.

2. Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body. Use a sand

filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position.

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The transducer cannot transmit through air. The water purges any air from

between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse

fiberglass surface.

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INSIDE THE HULL INSTALLATION

3. Power up the Control Head.

4. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen

on the Control Head. If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip

or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer needs to be moved. If

depth performance is required, test the fishfinder in water at the desired

depth. Test different locations in the hull until the optimum performance is

achieved.

Step Three - Permanently Mount the Transducer

1. Once the mounting location is determined, mark the position of the

transducer.

2. Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the

mounting surface. If the surface is excessively rough, it may be

necessary to sand the area to provide a smooth mounting

surface.

Ensure the mounting area is clear and dry.

3. Mix an ample quantity of two-part slow-cure epoxy slowly and

thoroughly. Avoid trapping air bubbles.

4. Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull (Figure

16).

5. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to

purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the pointed end

of the transducer body pointed forward (Figure 17).

Note: Proper operation requires the pointed end of the

transducer body to face towards the bow.

6. Weight the transducer so it does not move while the epoxy is curing.

When the epoxy cures, no water is necessary inside the hull. Neither water,

spilled gasoline, or oil will affect the performance of the transducer.

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INSTALLATION

CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION

Step One - Determine Where to Mount

Begin the installation by determining where to mount the control head. Consider

the following to determine best location:

The cables for power, transducer and temp/speed accessories (if applicable)

should be installed first and must reach the mounting location. Extension

cables are available.

There are two ways to route the cables to the unit: through a

hole in the mounting surface underneath the mounting bracket

or from a hole outside the mounting bracket. Routing the cables

down under the mount provides maximum weather protection;

however this is not always feasible if the area under the

fishfinder is inaccessible. In this case, route the cables through

a hole at another location and cover with the supplied hole

cover.

The mounting surface should be adequately supported to

protect the fishfinder from excessive wave shock and vibration,

and provide visibility while in operation.

The mounting area should allow sufficient room for the unit to

pivot and swivel freely, and for easy removal and installation

(Figures 18-19).

Step Two - Connect the Power Cable to the Boat

A 6’ (2m) long power cable is included to supply power to the

fishfinder. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge

multi-stranded copper wire.

CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 volt electric systems. Be

sure your unit is connected to a 12 VDC power supply.

The Power can be connected to the boat's electrical system at two

places: a fuse panel, usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.

If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not

included) that match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to

ground, and the red wire to 12 VDC power (Figure 20). Be sure to use a one amp

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fuse in the connection. If you must wire the control head directly to a battery, be

sure to install an inline fuse holder

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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION

and one amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit (Figure 21).

Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures.

In order to minimize the potential for interference with other

marine electronics a separate power source (such as a

second battery) may be necessary.

Step Three - Drill the Mounting Holes

1. Set the mounting bracket in place on the mounting

surface. Mark the four mounting screw locations with a

pencil or punch.

2. Set the mounting bracket aside, and drill the four

mounting screw holes using a 9/64” (3.6mm) bit.

Step Four - Run the Cables

1. If the cables must pass through a hole underneath the

mounting surface, mark and drill a 1” (25mm) hole

centered between the four mounting holes (Figure 22).

Note: if the cables must pass through the mounting

surface at a different location, drill the 1" (25mm) hole at

that location and pass the cables through from

underneath. Also, you must break out the tabs on the

rear of the mounting base using needle nose pliers

(Figures 24-25).

2. Insert all cables through the 1” (25mm) hole from beneath

the mounting surface.

3. Pass the cables through the grommet (if the cable hole is

underneath the mounting bracket) then press the grommet

in place around the cables and into the 1” (25mm) hole.

4. Pass the cables through the mounting base, out the top of

the mounting bracket.

5. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled

holes. Insert the four flathead wood screws into the mounting holes and

tighten fully (Figure 23).

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Optional: If the cables pass outside the mounting bracket, install the hole

cover over the hole and fasten in place using the two #8 x 7/8” (22mm)

wood screws (Figure 24).

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CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION

Step Five - Assembling the Connector Holder

1. Insert the cable connectors into the connector holder.

The cable connectors are labeled, and there are

corresponding labels on the connector holder (Figure

26). The slots for the connectors are keyed to prevent

reverse installation, so do not force the connector into

the holder.

2. Carefully pull the excess cable from beneath the -

mounting surface so the connector holder aligns with the

mounting holes on the front of the mounting bracket

(Figure 27).

3. Snap the support plate to the rear of the connector

holder (Figure 28).

4. Insert the connector holder into place and use the two

#6-32 x ¾” (9mm) screws to fasten it to the mounting

bracket (Figure 28).

5. Install the control head by sliding it onto the mounting

bracket until it is fully seated. To remove the unit simply

depress the latch on the rear of the unit and lift (Figure

29).

Your Humminbird is now ready for operation.

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TEST THE INSTALLATION

Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, however you can initially

confirm basic operation with the boat trailered.

Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any

button is pressed to confirm the button press. If the unit does not power-up,

ensure the unit is fully seated on the mount and that power is available.

The first screen provides four options: Start-up, Options, Simulator, and

Diagnostic. A message at the bottom of the screen indicates the transducer

connection. If no transducer is detected (or one is not connected), the message

will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen times

out.

Note: the transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer

detection.

If a transducer is detected, the unit will enter “Start Up” or normal operation

unless you choose another option. If you do not press any button before the timer

reaches “0”, the normal operation screen is displayed. If the boat is in water,

sonar data appears.

If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working

properly. Ensure the boat is in water greater than 2’ but less than the depth

capability of the unit and the transducer is fully submerged. Remember the sonar

signal cannot pass through air.

If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high-

speed performance. If the unit-functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or

miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment. Refer to

the appropriate transducer installation section for more detail.

Note: it is often necessary to make several incremental transducer

adjustments before optimum high-speed performance is achieved.

Important: For Transom Mount transducer installations, install the third mounting

screw after the final transducer adjustments.

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TESTING THE INSTALLATION

After installation is complete and all connections are made, you are ready to test the installation

prior to actual use. Thorough testing should be performed with the boat in water; however, you

can initially confirm basic operation with the boat trailered.

Press POWER once to turn the unit on. There will be an audible chirp when any button is pressed

that confirms the button press. If the unit does not power-up, ensure that the unit is fully seated

on the mount and that power is available.

The first screen provides four options: Start-up, Options, Simulator, and Diagnostic. A message at

the bottom of the screen indicates whether or not a transducer is connected. If no transducer is

detected, the message will indicate this and the unit will go into simulator after the initial screen

times out. If a transducer is detected, the unit will enter normal operation. If you do not press any

button before the timer reaches "0", the normal operation screen will be displayed. If the boat is

on-water, sonar data will begin to appear. If no transducer is connected or detected, the 3D

Paramount will go into simulator mode after the initial menu screen times out.

The clock symbol indicates the amount of time remaining before the screen times out. If you do

not press any button before the timer reaches "0", the unit will enter normal operation. If the

bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly. Ensure that

the boat is in water greater than 2' but less than 240' deep, and that the transducer is fully

submerged. Remember that the sonar signal cannot pass through air. Refer to the

troubleshooting section of this manual. If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat

speed to test high-speed performance. If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip

or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer installation requires adjustment. Refer to the

appropriate transducer installation section for more detail.

NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum

high-speed performance is achieved.

The Wide 3D Paramount is completely automatic and easy to use. Simply press the POWER

button and the unit will locate and track the bottom from 2' to 240', change ranges as necessary,

display any structure or suspended fish and work at speeds from 0 to over 70 mph.

If POWER is the only button you use, you will benefit from the advanced automatic bottom

tracking of the Wide 3D Paramount. However, if you choose to experiment with the many features

and controls the Wide 3D Paramount offers, you can customize the presentation of information to

suit your particular needs.

SIMULATOR OPERATION

The Wide 3D Paramount contains a Simulator which allows you to

use the unit as if you are on the water. The Simulator is invaluable for

learning how to operate the many features of the Wide 3D

Paramount. There are two ways to enable the Simulator: if the unit is

powered off, press and hold the POWER button for approximately 3

seconds until a continuous chirp is heard. The Simulator can also be

enabled by selecting the Simulator option on the start-up screen after

you normally power-up the unit. When this screen is shown, simply

press the DOWN ARROW until "Simulator" is highlighted. When the

screen times-out, the unit will be in Simulator mode.

If the Wide 3D Paramount is powered up with no transducer connected, the unit will automatically

default to the Simulator mode.

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Once the Simulator mode is selected, the next screen will allow you to

select either "down" simulator or "side" simulator. The "down" selection

simulates normal operation of the unit with the Six-beam transducer

connected. "Down" simulator is the default setting, so if no adjustment is

made, the down simulator will be selected. The "side" simulator simulates

operation with a Wide Side transducer connected. This is an excellent way

to see if you like the way the unit works using the optional Wide Side

transducer.

When in Simulator operation, the Wide 3D Paramount responds to control inputs as if it is in

actual operation, so feel free to experiment with the many features and functions to customize the

Wide 3D Paramount for your particular operation. The unit will also simulate the Temp/Speed

accessory by showing water temperature and boat speed readings. To exit Simulator mode,

power the unit off.

FEATURE MEMORY

If your Wide 3D Paramount is installed with a transducer connected, any changes you make to

the user settings (see Control Functions) while in Simulator are retained in the unit's memory.

This allows you to use simulator to experiment with the various set-up options, and retain your

selected settings for normal operation.

If you are using the Wide 3D Paramount in Simulator when no transducer is connected, any

selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The Wide 3D Paramount will return to

Factory Settings, if no transducer is connected.

IMPORTANT.- A transducer must be connected to the Wide 3D Paramount in order to retain user

settings selected when in simulator mode. If no transducer is detected, the unit defaults to factory

options when powered off.

WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN

Your Wide 3D Paramount uses a 240 x 320 matrix film Super-Twist LCD display. This type of

display provides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range of temperatures.

The presentation of information on-screen may take one of several forms depending on the type

of transducer being used, whether or not the Temp/Speed sensor is connected, and the current

setting of various user options. See Advanced Operation for information on custom screen

options.

NOTE: When in simulator mode, the word "simulator" occasionally appears on the display

indicating that the information onscreen is not real sonar data.

The Wide 3D Paramount gives you four basic ways to

view the bottom terrain: 3D view, 2D view, Combo view,

and the Monster Digits view. Simply pressing the VIEW

button will toggle these options. The default view, which is

selected when you first power the unit, is the 3D view

shown in Figure A. The sonar returns from each of the six

elements are combined to create a wire-frame type 3-D

representation of bottom terrain and target location. The

initial screen layout takes one of two forms depending on

whether the speed/temp accessory is installed. Figure A

shows the default view when the accessory is installed.

The boat icon represents the location of the user's boat

relative to the on-screen information.

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Current information, or the terrain directly beneath your boat, is displayed on the lower right, and

advances to the left as new information is received. The view created is an accurate depiction of

the terrain which you have just covered.

In some situations, the selected point of view may prevent the display of some information due to

the slope of the terrain. An option is available to change the perspective, or viewpoint, which

enables you to see information that would otherwise be masked by the terrain. The Perspective

menu will be discussed in more detail later in this manual under "Control Functions".

The 2D view shown in Figure B, will be familiar to previous

sonar users. All the information collected by the six

individual beams is compressed into a 2-dimensional

presentation. The most current information is displayed on

the right side of the screen and moves to the left as new

information is received.

The Combo view combines a 3D and 2D representation of

the same sonar information. This view is shown in Figure

C and is especially useful in learning to use the 3D

presentation.

If the Wide 3D Paramount is being used with a Wide Side TM transducer, the default view is

shown in Figure D. Sonar information from both the left and right beams is shown.

Using the view button to toggle between the three main views gives you the maximum benefit of

each type of view: The 3D view gives you an excellent representation of bottom terrain and target

location. The 2D view is best for determining bottom hardness and texture and locating structure

or bottom detail. The combo view combines both 3D and 2D views to provide the best of both

views.

The fourth view available is the "Monster Digits" view, which increases the size of key digital

information so that it can be viewed from a great distance. Normal 2D information is on the right

side of the display. Pressing VIEW again will toggle back to the 3D view.

Depth, water surface temperature, and boat speed are displayed across the lower left part of the

screen. The active menu appears in the upper left of the display. The boat icon appears in the

upper right corner of the display and represents the location of the user's boat relative to the on-

screen information. The location of the boat icon will change if the user changes the perspective.

(see control functions)

The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with an effective tool for understanding the

terrain beneath the boat. Each of the six sonar beams transmits a signal at a rate of about four

times a second. the returned signals from each transmit are compared and evaluated before the

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information is displayed, so each update contains information gathered from several transmit and

receive cycles.

The Wide 3D Paramount uses advanced signal processing to evaluate these sonar returns. If a

return meets certain criteria, a fish symbol is assigned. There are three different size symbols

used to indicate the intensity of the sonar return. While signal intensity is a good indicator of

relative fish size, different species of fish have different sonar characteristics, so it is not always

possible to distinguish fish size between varying species. The signal intensity is "normalized" for

Using the 3D view

Figure F shows a typical view you can expect to see on-water. New sonar information appears on

the lower right of the display and moves to the left as new information is displayed. The Wide 3D

Paramount automatically selects the appropriate depth range to show the depth of water beneath

the transducer. This range is selected so that the bottom representation is typically shown about

2/3 down the display. The depth range is shown at the lower right of the display. As the depth of

the water changes, the Wide 3D Paramount automatically adjusts the depth range as necessary

to view the bottom on-screen. When this occurs an audible chirp is heard.

Depth, water surface temperature, and boat speed are displayed across the lower left part of the

screen. The active menu appears in the upper left of the display. The boat icon appears in the

upper right corder of the display and represents the location of the user’s boat relative to the on-

screen information. The location of the boat icon will change if the user changes the perspective.

(see control functions)

The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user with

an effective tool for understanding the terrain beneath the

boat. Each of the six sonar beams transmits a signal at a

rate of about four time per second. The returned signals

from each transmit are compared and evaluated before

the information is displayed, so each update contains

information gathered from several transmit and receive

cycles.

The Wide 3D Paramount uses advanced signal

processing to evaluate these sonar returns. If a return

meets certain criteria, a fish symbol is assigned. There

are three different size symbols used to indicate the

intensity of the sonar return. While signal intensity is a good indicator of relative fish size, different

species of fish have different sonar characteristics, so it is not always possible to distinguish fish

size between varying species. The signal intensity is “normalized” for depth so a small fish close

to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol.

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The Wide 3D Paramount will help you further differentiate

between fish by assigning either solid, gray or hollow fish

symbols. Solid fish pointing to the right are detected in

the right inside beam, solid fish pointing left are detected

in the left inside beam. Gray fish pointing right are

detected in the middle right beam, gray fish pointing left

are detected in the left middle beam. Hollow fish pointing

to the right are detected in the right outside beam, hollow

fish pointing to the left are detected in the left outside

beam. To help accurately locate fish, Fish ID attaches

fish returns to the bottom at a point which precisely

shows the left-right location of the return. ID+ also

assigns a depth to each fish to help locate fish vertically.

By understanding how the Wide 3D Paramount interprets

and graphically depicts sonar information, the user can

confidently and accurately locate fish, relative to the

location of the boat.

Using the 2D View

When operating in the 2D view, the Wide 3D Paramount operates like most depthsounders.

However, there are several exceptions. The six beam 53 degree transducer allows you to search

for fish with a much wider area of coverage than most depthsounders. Only the two center beams

provide information to draw the bottom depiction. Using a narrower beam provides much more

detailed information. Also, you have the ability to quickly switch back to the 3D view for a better

idea of where targets are located.

Figure H shows a typical view you can expect to see on-

water, when using the 2D view. New sonar information

appears on the right side of the graphic area of the

display and moves to the left as new information is

displayed. The Wide 3D Paramount automatically selects

the appropriate depth range to show the depth of water

beneath the transducer. This range is selected so that the

bottom representation is typically shown about 2/3 down

the display.

The graphic depiction of the bottom provides the user

with an effective tool for understanding the composition of the bottom. The FSTN type display

uses 4 discrete levels of gray to indicate the intensity of the returned sonar signal. The Wide 3D

Paramount can display even the smallest sonar returns with light gray pixels. Larger returns are

displayed with darker shades of gray. If the bottom is hard and smooth, the bottom depiction is

narrow and dense. If the bottom is soft mud or sand, the depiction will be thick and less dense.

This indicates that much of the signal is absorbed by the soft bottom. If the bottom is rocky or

rugged in composition, the depiction is of varying density and textured in appearance.

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Wave action also affects the bottom depiction. Remember that the information drawn is a

distance measurement, so if the boat is moving up and down over flat bottom, the bottom

depiction often appears in regular variations which match wave timing.

Structure is defined as any object physically attached to the bottom. The sonar configuration of

the Wide 3D Paramount is optimized to give the most accurate depiction of bottom structure

possible. Grass, trees, stumps, wrecks or other debris are accurately displayed; however, the

depiction of these objects varies with boat speed and direction. The best way to learn to interpret

structure is to operate the Wide 3D Paramount over a variety of known conditions and experiment

with user functions to best represent those conditions on-screen.

Sonar targets which are not physically attached to the bottom may take one of many shapes.

Surface clutter is the layer of water near the surface which is rich in algae and other growth, and

often is aerated by wind or wave action. This area of water interferes with sonar transmission and

often appears on-screen as regular clusters of individual dots near the "0" line.

Thermoclines are sharp differences in water temperature.

These are easily identified by the continuous nature of the

return.

When a sonar signal is reflected off the bottom back to the

transducer, there is often enough energy left in the signal

to be reflected off the

surface of the water back to the bottom a second time.

Second returns appear as a slightly weaker bottom

representation exactly twice the depth of the primary

bottom return. The second return is most likely to occur in

shallow water and in areas of relatively hard bottom.

The Wide 3D Paramount uses advanced signal processing

to further evaluate any sonar return between the surface and the bottom. For instance, a small

school of bait fish usually appears as a dense cluster of individual dots. If the return meets certain

additional criteria, a fish symbol will be assigned. There are three different size fish symbols used

to indicate the intensity of the sonar return. As in the 3D view, the signal intensity is "normalized"

for depth so that a small fish close to the boat does not appear as a large fish symbol. This Fish

ID function can be turned off (see User Options) so the unit will display only "raw" information.

This allows experienced users to make their own interpretation.

A further method of differentiation of fish symbols

indicates which of the six sonar beams detected the

return. This gives you a reliable indicator of side to side

location relative to boat movement. Fish symbols which

are hollow are detected in any of the four outside beams.

Hollow fish symbols pointing left are located in one of the

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two left beams and fish pointing right are in one of the two right beams. Solid fish symbols

represent returns in one of the two center beams. Solid fish pointing right are detected in the right

center beam and solid fish pointing left are detected in the left center beam. Using the combo

view or toggling back and fourth between the 3D and 2D view will help you more precisely locate

these fish. When the speed sensor is connected, ID++ adds additional information to help the

user locate fish. On selected fish symbols, the digital depth of the designated fish is drawn to help

locate the fish vertically. Some of these ID lines will be accompanied by a digital number at the 0

line. This number is the approximate distance of the fish from the boat. If the boat is moving, the

number will increase over time to indicate the increasing distance from the boat. If the boat speed

is increased or decreased, the distance number will be updated accordingly. This is especially

helpful in setting bait depths or for downrigger operation.

CONTROL FUNCTIONS

The Wide 3D Paramount uses a simple 6-button keypad for all user input. When any button is

pressed, an audible "chirp" confirms the control input. In the event that a particular button has no

function or is inappropriate for the situation, an audible "error", or multiple chirps, will be heard.

POWER, powers the Wide 3D Paramount up for normal operation. When the unit

is on, POWER turns the unit off. POWER can also be used to go directly into

Simulator mode. With the unit powered off, press and hold POWER for several

seconds until a continuous chirp is heard.

LIGHT controls the unit's 4-position display backlight as well as the keypad

backlight. With the unit powered on, pressing LIGHT once will turn the backlight on

"low". Pressing LIGHT a second time will increase the brightness of the backlight.

The backlight is very effective for low-light and nighttime operation. When the

backlight is on, the Wide 3D Paramount will consume more power than with the

backlight off. This is important when using the Wide 3D Paramount in a portable

configuration powered by a separate battery, or when powering the unit from a

trolling motor battery.

At power-up, the display and keypad backlight will be on so the user can locate the controls in

darkness. After a period of about 5 seconds, the light will power-off unless the LIGHT button is

pressed.

NOTE: When powering the unit from a battery such as in portable applications, avoiding use of

the backlight prolongs battery life.

The VIEW button selects one of several screen configurations or "views" possible depending on

the transducer in use. When using the standard (Six-beam) transducer, the VIEW button toggles

the display between the full-screen 3D View, 2D View, "Combo" View, and "Monster Digits" View.

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The three lower buttons, MENU, UP ARROW, and DOWN ARROW work together to control the

Wide 3D Paramount menu-controlled user functions. Initially, there will be 7 user menus

available. If you find that there are menus which are seldom used, these can be "hidden" from the

normal menu sequence to simplify operation.

MENU brings a menu on-screen for adjustment. In normal operation,

pressing MENU repeatedly will cycle through all available menus. A

menu remains on-screen for several seconds allowing user adjustment

by means of the ARROW keys. If no adjustment is made in the allotted

time, the menu disappears. If you need the menu to remain on-screen

longer to study the adjustment options, press and hold MENU to keep

the menu onscreen indefinitely. Once you release the MENU button,

the menu will time out.

Once a menu times out, it is still considered the active menu. The Active menu icon is displayed

at the top left corner of the display in most modes. Pressing MENU will bring up the active menu.

The UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW make adjustments to menu functions. On the left side of

every menu there are UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols. The symbols indicate which

ARROW button has a function in a particular situation. Either one or both ARROW buttons can be

used to adjust the menu function. A light gray ARROW symbol means that the corresponding

ARROW button has no function. Pressing that button will result in no adjustment and the "error"

audible will be heard. A black ARROW symbol means that the corresponding ARROW button can

be used to affect the menu adjustment.

The ARROW buttons often can be used when no menu is on-screen. In these

situations, pressing the ARROW button affects the function of the active (last-

used) menu. This is a short-cut to menu operation. An abbreviated menu

appears on-screen while the adjustment is made and "times out". A frequently

used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique.

After an adjustment is made to a menu function, the menu "times out" after several seconds and

the unit returns to normal operation. The sequence in which the menus appear is adjusted by the

order that the menus are used. The last menu used will always appear first. The second most

recently used menu will appear second, etc. This "automatic sequencing" ensures that the most

recently used menus will always appear first, and menus which have not recently been adjusted

will appear later in the sequence.

All menus use the same basic layout as shown in the following figure. The heading at the top

describes the menu function (see Control Functions for more details on individual functions). The

UP ARROW and DOWN ARROW symbols to the left of the menu indicate which buttons are

available for adjustment. In menus which have numerous possible settings such as depth range,

a range of adjustment indicator shows the total range available and the current setting. Within the

menu are the options available. The selected option or current setting is highlighted in the black

box. If no adjustment is made, this will be the selected setting. Pressing one of the ARROW

buttons while the menu is onscreen selects another option. After the adjustment is made, the

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menu will time out and go off-screen. A Bird Note™ will normally appear briefly to confirm the

adjustment.

Several of the menus are multi-step. In some situations if an adjustment is made, additional

options become available for further adjustment. Examples of these multi-step menus are Depth

Range, Depth Alarm and Zoom. See the detailed description of each function for further

explanation.

The one menu option which functions differently than previously described is the Options menu.

User Options is a group of functions which are used initially to select user preferences. The

Options are not normally needed during operation of the unit. Options differ from the other menu

functions in that once selected for viewing, the menu will not "time out"- all the user options must

be sequenced through before returning to normal operation. See User Options for detailed

description.

Menu Functions

The Sensitivity function controls the sensitivity of the sonar receivers. The

Wide 3D Paramount automatically adjusts the level of receiver sensitivity

based on a number of factors including the depth of the water and the

level of noise present. Noise can be caused by other electronic devices,

engines, trolling motors, propeller cavitation and hydrodynamic flow

among others.

The user has the option of biasing this Sensitivity adjustment either higher or lower based on

personal preference. You can select one of 11 sensitivity bias settings from -5 to +5. A bias

setting of 0 (Factory Setting) has no effect on the automatic sensitivity control. Increasing the bias

(+1 through +5) causes the unit to display the information from progressively smaller sonar

returns. By decreasing the sensitivity bias (-1 through -5), the unit effectively filters small sonar

returns. In murky or muddy water, it is often advantageous to reduce the sensitivity bias. This

prevents the display from being cluttered with sonar returns from debris or suspended particles.

In very clear or very deep water, it may be desirable to increase the sensitivity bias since even

the smallest sonar return may be of interest to the user.

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To adjust Sensitivity, press MENU repeatedly until the Sensitivity menu appears, use the UP

ARROW to increase the sensitivity bias, or the DOWN ARROW to reduce sensitivity bias. By

holding either ARROW button depressed, the unit will sequence through the available settings

until you release the button or the end of the adjustment range is reached. If additional time is

needed to study a menu, press and hold the

MENU button and the menu will remain onscreen indefinitely.

If a setting limit is reached, the ARROW symbol attached to the menu appears to be light gray

which indicates that the related button has no further function. Also, the audible "error" consisting

of multiple chirps will be heard.

After an adjustment is made, the menu disappears, a Bird Note T"^ confirms the adjustment and

the new sensitivity setting begins to affect new sonar information as it flows on-screen. If

additional adjustment is needed, the UP ARROW or DOWN ARROW can be pressed without

having to first press MENU.

The Sensitivity setting is remembered in memory after the unit is powered off.

Depth Range

The Depth Range function controls the vertical distance displayed on

the graphic area of the display. There are 6 different depth ranges

available. The top of the range is always 0, or the surface of the water.

Ranges of 0-15', 0-30', 0-60', 0-120', 0-180', and 0-240' are available.

The range which positions the bottom depiction closest to the bottom of

the graphic area of the display will best utilize the available display

resolution.

The Wide 3D Paramount automatically adjusts the depth

range depending on the depth of the water. The unit

tries to maintain the bottom depiction about 2/3 down the

total range (for example, in 20' of water, the 0-30' range

would be selected). This provides the best display

resolution and therefore the best target separation

possible.

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The Depth Range can be adjusted manually. Press MENU repeatedly until the Depth Range

menu is visible. The two options available are "Auto" (Factory Setting) and "Manual". Pressing the

DOWN ARROW enables "Manual" depth range control and an additional menu will appear which

allows the user to adjust the current depth range setting. If no further button is pressed, the

current depth range is selected as the desired range and the unit returns to normal operation.

Using "Manual" Depth Range control, the user can view sonar information from the area near the

surface in great detail. If a depth range other than the current range is desired, pressing the

DOWN ARROW to highlight "Adjust" will allow selection of one of the 6 available ranges. Simply

press and hold the UP or DOWN ARROW button to scan through the available options. If a

setting limit is reached, the audible "error" or multiple chirps will be heard and no further

adjustment is allowed. When "Manual" range is used, the unit no longer adjusts the Depth

Range to the most appropriate range for bottom display. Often, the bottom may not be visible on

screen and a Bird Note T"" will appear to indicate this condition. The digital depth readout always

determines the depth of the bottom, even if it is not visible on-screen.

When a Depth Range is selected manually and the Depth Range menu

is still active (most recently used), further adjustment of the depth

range can be achieved by simply pressing the appropriate UP or

DOWN ARROW button. The button press will bring an abbreviated

Depth Range menu onscreen located next to the lower range number,

and allows immediate adjustment of the range. After any adjustment is

made, a Bird Note T"' will appear briefly to confirm the adjustment.

To return to "Automatic" Depth Range control, press the MENU button

until the Depth Range menu appears on-screen and use the UP ARROW to select AUTO. The

Wide 3D Paramount returns to Automatic operation.

Note: Depth Range is not remembered when the unit is powered off. At power up, the unit is

always in automatic depth range.

The Wide 3D Paramount uses a greatly enhanced Zoom capability called "TruZoom" which offers

expanded information on a select area of sonar information. The Zoom

options is only available when using the 2D view. Zoom is similar to Depth

Range in that it controls the range of information displayed in the graphics

area of the display. Zoom, however, allows selection of ranges beneath

the surface so any area of water between the surface and the bottom can

be enlarged to provide more detailed information. By using the full display

to show a small area of coverage, the effective display resolution is

increased both vertically (depth information) and horizontally, and the

unit's ability to separate targets which are very close together is

enhanced.

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The Zoom ranges available are dependent on the current depth range. In the 15' depth range,

TruZoom displays a range equal to one half the current depth range. In the, 30', 60', 120', 180'

and 240' depth ranges, TruZoom displays a range equal to one fourth the current depth range.

The box at the right side of the screen outlines the area to be zoomed.

It is not possible to use Zoom in conjunction with the 3D View, Combo View or Monster Digits

view. While these views are always available, Zoom information is only displayed on the 2D view.

The Zoom menu is not available when using a view other than the 2D view.

The Wide 3D Paramount shows Zoom range in conjunction with the full depth range. The Zoom

range is shown on the left side of the screen and full range information is shown on the right side

of the display. The area which is being enlarged by Zoom is indicated by the square box. Zoom

can either operate automatically, in which the Zoom range is constantly adjusted to show the

bottom, or manually, in which the user controls the location of the Zoom range.

"Automatic" Zoom is especially helpful when looking for structure or bottom detail. The

"Automatic" Zoom keeps the bottom in view even in quickly changing terrain. "Manual" Zoom

provides detailed information of any area from the surface to the bottom.

In "Manual" Zoom, the Zoom range does not move as the terrain changes. To operate Zoom,

press MENU repeatedly until the Zoom menu is on-screen. Three options are available: "Off"

(Factory Setting), "Auto" (Automatic bottom tracking Zoom), and "Manual" (User controlled Zoom

range). Press the DOWN ARROW once to highlight Auto. When the menu disappears, full range

information is displayed on the right as always. The square box indicates the Zoom range. In Auto

Zoom, the box will move vertically to remain in the general area of the bottom return. The left side

of the screen is a magnified view of the information seen inside the Zoom range box. The upper

and lower depth limits of the Zoom range are shown on the right side of the Zoom view. These

range numbers will change as the depth changes.

If "Manual" is selected, the Zoom display will appear and the Zoom box

will be positioned in the general area of the bottom return. In Manual

Zoom, the Zoom box will not move as the bottom depth changes. By

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pressing the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons after the Zoom menu is off-screen, the position of

the Zoom box will change, and the upper and lower limits of the Zoom range will be displayed.

To disable Zoom, press the MENU button until the Zoom menu is on-screen. Use the UP

ARROW to highlight Oft, and let the menu time out. The digital depth information is not affected

by Zoom.

When the unit is powered off, the Zoom menu returns to Zoom Off.

Depth Alarm

The Wide 3D Paramount contains an audible alarm to warn you of

shallow water depths. The alarm is adjustable from 2' to 99' of

depth. When the alarm is enabled, an audible alarm is sounded if

the water beneath the boat is equal to or less than the selected

alarm depth. Upon activation, the alarm sounds continuously for

about 5 seconds, and then intermittently to remind you that you are

still in shallow water. A Bird Note T"' will appear on screen to

visually indicate the Depth Alarm has been activated. Additionally,

the Wide 3D Paramount can anticipate quickly changing terrain

and sound the Depth Alarm before the bottom depth actually reaches the preset

alarm depth.

To enable Depth Alarm, press MENU repeatedly until the Depth

Alarm menu is on-screen. The Factory Setting is "Off". Use the

DOWN ARROW to highlight On. The menu will expand to show the

current Depth Alarm setting. Use the UP or DOWN ARROW to set

the desired depth for alarm activation.

Once the menu times out, the Depth Alarm is enabled and an arrow

will remain onscreen which indicates the depth for which the alarm

is adjusted. To further adjust the setting, simply press the UP or

DOWN ARROW. An abbreviated menu appears briefly to indicate

the setting. If the alarm is

sounding and you want to disable it, use the MENU button to bring the Depth Alarm menu on-

screen, and the UP ARROW to highlight "Off". The alarm will stop sounding as soon as any

button is pressed.

The Wide 3D Paramount defaults to Depth Alarm "Off" when powered off; however, the most

recent depth setting is remembered.

Fish Alarm

The Fish Alarm alerts you to the presence of fish, or other targets not

connected to the bottom. The Fish Alarm has 3 different settings which

correspond to the 3 different size fish symbols shown on-screen.

To enable Fish Alarm, press the MENU button repeatedly until the Fish

Alarm menu appears on-screen. The menu shows two options, "Off"

(Factory Setting) and "On". Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight "On"

and the menu further expands to show the 3 alarm options. The

selected setting will be "Large fish only". With this setting, the Wide 3D

Paramount alarms on only those targets which are represented by the

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large fish symbols (see Interpreting the On-Screen Information). Pressing the DOWN ARROW

again highlights "large and medium fish" and pressing a third time highlights "large, medium, and

small fish".With this setting, any fish symbol appearing on screen activates the Fish Alarm. Once

the FishAlarm is enabled, the Wide 3D Paramount emits an audible beep when the selected size

fish symbol appears on-screen. The sound is slightly different for each of the three fish symbol

sizes, so with practice, it is possible to distinguish the size of the detected fish without looking at

the unit. Fish alarm cannot work when the Fish ID function is disabled.

To disable the Fish Alarm, press MENU until the Fish Alarm menu appears onscreen. Use the UP

ARROW to highlight "Off", and let the menu time out.

Fish Alarm settings are remembered when the unit is powered off.

Triplog

Triplog provides a running log of information based on input from the

Temp/Speed sensor and an internal clock. Since Triplog require

information from the Temp/Speed sensor to operate, if this sensor is not

detected by the Wide 3D Paramount, the Triplog menu will not appear as

an option.

To enable Triplog, press MENU repeatedly until the Triplog menu is on-

screen. The Factory Setting is "Hide" which is selected. Use the DOWN ARROW to select

"Show" and the Triplog box will appear at the upper left corner of the screen.

Triplog provides four pieces of information: the

distance traveled since the Wide 3D Paramount

was poweredup (or reset), the average speed, the

total time elapsed since power-up (or reset), and

the input voltage from your boat's electrical system.

The time, speed, and distance calculations are

useful for tracking your progress on a trip. The input

voltage is useful for determining the condition of the

charging system of the boat. When used in a

portable application or whenever the Wide 3D

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Paramount is operated from a battery source, the voltage number can be used to determine

battery life. The Wide 3D Paramount will operate at voltages from 10 to 16 VDC. Voltages in

excess of 16 or less than 10 VDC will cause the unit to power off.

Once Triplog is enabled, pressing MENU to bring the Triplog menu on-screen now shows an

additional option, "Reset". By selecting Reset, the timer and distance log resets to 0 and the

Triplog will begin to calculate elapsed time, distance traveled, and average speed from the time of

reset.

Triplog can be used with any view, except Wide Side.

To disable Triplog, press the MENU button until the Triplog menu is on-

screen. Use the UP ARROW to select Hide and let the menu time out.

The Triplog continues to operate and log time and distance even when it

is not visible on-screen. The Triplog resets at power off.

Perspective

The Wide 3D Paramount utilizes a highly sophisticated system of

displaying terrain from several different viewpoints. The Perspective

menu is available in 3D View or Combo view only.

Six different

perspective viewpoints are available allowing "hidden" targets to be

easily located.

Press MENU until the Perspective menu is on-screen. Use the UP

and DOWN ARROWS to select the perspective option you desire.

The options are numbered 1 through 6. When perspective is set at 1,

the information is viewed from a point above, forward, and to the right

of the boat. This is the default view. As you increase the setting, the viewpoint of the user moves

incrementally to the forward, left side of the boat. The highest setting (6) gives a reverse

perspective of the default view (1). This gives a full spectrum of viewpoints and allows the user to

see all aspects of the terrain and pinpoint any target.

The following figure shows a typical view when the perspective is set

at 5. The boat icon represents the location of the user's boat relative

to the on-screen information.

The perspective menu is remembered when the unit is powered off.

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Options

The Options Menu is actually a series of linked menu functions which are used initially to select

user preferences. Once user preferences are selected, it is unlikely that these functions need to

be accessed during the normal operation of the product. The Options menu works differently than

other menu functions in that all of the options must be cycled through in order to return to normal

operation. There are twelve Option menus: Contrast, Units, Fish ID, Numeral Size, Transducer,

Display Speed, Menu Timing, Depth Offset, Speed Offset, Width of Beam, Edit Menus, and

Reset.

Press MENU until the Options menu is onscreen. There are two choices, Hide (Factory Setting)

and Show. Use the DOWN ARROW to highlight Show and the first Options menu appears.

Contrast

The Contrast function allows the user to control the level of contrast of

the LCD display. The Wide 3D Paramount will automatically adjust the

display contrast to compensate for changing ambient temperatures;

however, some situations may occur where manual adjustment will

provide a higher level of contrast.

Eleven contrast settings, +5 to -5, are possible. The display contrast will

change as the adjustment is made so the optimum level of contrast can

easily be adjusted. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desired

selection. The Wide 3D Paramount will reset to the factory setting when the unit is powered off.

Units

Units of Speed allows the selection of MPH (statute miles per hour),

or KTS (nautical miles per hour). Use the Arrow buttons to highlight

the desired selection. The Wide 3D Paramount will remember this

setting even when the unit is powered off. Press MENU to go to the

next selection.

Fish ID

The next Option menu is Fish ID. There are four selections available; Off,

ID ON, ID+ ON, and ID++ ON. The factory setting is ID++ On. With Fish

ID Off, sonar returns are displayed as "raw" information in the 2D view.

There is no interpretation made by the unit. In the 3D view fish symbols

are always used. Selecting ID Off, will also disable the fish alarm.

ID On enables the Wide 3D Paramount to interpret the raw sonar data

and, using a variety of techniques, depict appropriate target returns as

one of three different size fish symbols. Further identification shows

whether the fish is in the two center beams, the left beams or the right

beams.

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ID+ On adds an additional piece of information to the location of the fish. The depth beneath the

surface for selected fish symbols is attached to the fish symbol. In the 2D view, ID++ adds the

distance measurement from the boat to selected fish symbols. This measurement requires the

speed input to be connected in order to determine the distance the boat has travelled.

The unit remembers Fish ID setting when powered off.

Numeral Size

Numeral Size is the next Option menu. Two options are available:

"Big" and "Small". The factory setting is Big. With this setting, the

digital depth and speed and temp numerals are drawn large

enough to be readable from across the boat. The big numerals

occupy space on the display which could be used for the graphics

area. Hence, the small numerals option. With small numerals

selected, a greater amount of the display area is available for the

graphic view.

Use the UP and DOWN ARROW buttons to highlight the desired selection, then press MENU to

advance to the next menu.

Numeral Size settings are remembered when the unit is powered off.

Transducer

The Transducer option allows manual selection or identification of a

non-standard transducer. The Wide 3D Paramount is designed to

work with the Six-Beam transducer supplied with the unit. It can also

work simultaneously with a single beam deep transducer. However,

there are instances in which an alternative transducer may be used

(i.e. a Wide Side or a trolling motor mount transducer). Often two

transducers are used in conjunction with a transducer switch to

provide increased utility.

The 3D setting is the factory setting and corresponds to the standard transducer. The "Extended"

setting allows simultaneous use of the standard transducer and a secondary single beam

transducer. This application is useful for users that frequently fish in waters deeper than 240'. The

final setting is "Side", toggle to this option if you are using a wide side transducer. See the "Using

Alternative Transducers" section for more details on secondary and alternative transducers.

The Wide 3D Paramount does not have the ability to positively identify a transducer other than

the Standard Six-beam. In the event that a non-standard transducer is connected, the user must

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manually identify this transducer so that the Wide 3D Paramount can interpret the information

received.

The transducer setting is remembered when the unit is powered off.

Display Speed

Display Speed controls the rate at which the graphic information

moves across the display. There are 5 possible speeds; the

fastest rate (5) is the factory setting. If your boat is stationary or

moving very slowly for extended periods, it may be desirable to

update the display at a slower rate. The closer the update rate

matches boat speed, the more accurate is the graphic depiction

of the terrain beneath your boat.

Use the UP and DOWN ARROWS to select the desired update

rate. (1) is the slowest, (5) is the fastest. Use the MENU button to advance to the next menu.

The Display Speed setting is remembered when the unit is powered off.

Menu Timing

The amount of time a menu remains onscreen after the last button is

pressed is variable. The default is 3 seconds. Users new to the

menu system may select a longer time, (up to 5 seconds) and

experienced users may select a shorter time.

Menu timing is remembered after power is disconnected. Press

MENU to advance to the next option.

Depth Offset

Depth offset allows the user to select the point on the boat from

which the depth measurement is made. Selecting a positive value

adds distance to the measurement. If the transducer is mounted 3

feet beneath the waterline, a positive 3 will show the correct depth

from the surface of the water.

Another frequent use of depth offset is to show the depth beneath

the deepest point of the hull. A negative value equal to the

distance from the transducer location and the deepest point of the

hull will have the same effect as mounting the transducer at the deepest point.

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Depth offset is remembered after power is disconnected. Press MENU to advance to the next

option.

Speed Offset

Speed Offset allows the user to compensate for differences in

hull design, and its effect on the accuracy of the speed

measurement. If there is a discrepancy between the indicated

speed and another speed measurement device on the boat, the

speed measurement can be varied to improve accuracy.

Remember, the speed paddle wheel measures speed through

the water, not speed over ground.

Speed offset is remembered after power is disconnected. Press

MENU to advance to the next option.

Width of Beam

Width of beam is the area of coverage of the sonar signal on the

bottom. It is the measurement of the two center 16° beams at the

deepest point. This number varies with the depth of the water.

Width of Beam is displayed in the 2D view only. The numeric

display of this width of coverage can be displayed or removed

from the screen. In the 3D view, the width of beam is equal to the

current depth.

Width of beam is remembered after power is disconnected. Press MENU to advance to the next

option.

Edit Menus

Edit Menus allow the user to remove menus from the menu list which

are not frequently used. After using your Wide 3D Paramount, if one or

more of the menu functions has no value to you, you can remove it

from the menu system. To edit a menu, select YES and press MENU to

sequence through all the menus. Each menu will offer the option of

SHOW, which will retain it in the normal menu list, or HIDE, which will

remove the menu from the list. Once you have sequenced through all

the menus, you will return to the Edit Menus option.

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Any changes made under Edit Menus are remembered after power is disconnected. Press MENU

to advance to the next option.

Reset

The final Option is Reset. With so many User Options available to

customize the Wide 3D Paramount, it is easy to configure the unit in such a

way that it is detrimental to a particular use. By using the Reset function, all

variable or user-controlled features of the Wide 3D Paramount are returned

to the factory settings.

The Reset function is an important first step in trouble-shooting problems to

ensure that a user selected setting is not the cause for the perceived problem.

Use the ARROW buttons to highlight "Yes" and the unit will return to factory settings. After

making the selection, press MENU to end Options and return to normal operation.

USING DIAGNOSTIC

The Wide 3D Paramount contains a powerful diagnostic tool which can aid in determining the

cause of a problem. To enable Diagnostic, power the unit on and use the DOWN ARROW button

to highlight the Diagnostic option on the initial screen. Diagnostic can only be accessed at power-

up.

After the menu times out, the diagnostic screen will

appear. Upon enabling diagnostic, the Wide 3D

Paramount will perform a self-test. This test confirms

the operation of all internal circuitry. At the

conclusion of the test, one of two messages will

appear on the left side of the screen; "passed"

indicates that the internal test discovered no failures.

"Failed" indicates that a significant internal problem

was discovered and the unit will require factory

service. In conjunction with the failed indication will

be a code which indicates to the repair personnel

where the problem is.

Even if the self-test is passed, other messages may be present to indicate an abnormal situation.

Examples of these are high-voltage and lowvoltage shut down indications. The Wide 3D

Paramount will shut down to protect the

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inner circuitry if the input voltage exceeds 16 VDC or is less than 10 VDC. If either of these

conditions causes the unit to shut down, a message will indicate this.

NOTE: Powering the unit off will reset these messages.

The right side of the Diagnostic screen evaluates external connections to the unit. The first

category is Transducer input. If a transducer is detected, the message will indicate Connected".

This is an excellent way to confirm transducer connection. If a transducer is connected directly to

the unit, the connection will be indicated here. If a switch is used, use Diagnostic to confirm the

connections from each transducer. If a series of dashed lines is shown, then no transducer is

connected or there is a problem with the transducer or cable.

The next categories indicate the connection of boat speed sensor and surface water temperature

sensor. If the sensors are connected and working properly, a "connected" message will appear.

Note: The speed sensor can only be detected when the boat is in motion as the paddle wheel on

the speed sensor must rotate to produce speed input.

The voltage input category is especially helpful in diagnosing input voltage problems. The current

input voltage will be displayed. If voltage fluctuates or power supply in excess of 16 VDC or less

than 10 VDC is suspected, use the diagnostic screen to confirm input voltage. Often, small

outboard motors do not effectively regulate voltage when operated at high engine speeds. Use

Diagnostic while running the boat at high speeds to show the voltage gain. Also, if you are using

the Wide 3D Paramount in portable configuration or from the trolling motor battery, Diagnostic

can be used to evaluate the health of the battery by showing the current voltage.

The total time category indicates the total time the unit has been in use since shipped from the

factory.

Note: It is normal for some hours to be indicated in the total time when the unit is new due to

factory testing.

While this is often of interest to the user, it is primarily a diagnostic tool for the repair technician

should service be required.

Press VIEW to access additional Diagnostic information.

The second Diagnostic screen provides valuable information about the sonar function of the Wide

3D Paramount. The six columns of information show the raw sonar signal as it is seen by the unit.

This information is useful in both troubleshooting a potential fault, as well as aiding in the

transducer installation (for through the hull installations only).

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The sonar diagrams indicate the returned signal of each sonar pulse transmission. By analyzing

these diagrams, the user can gain additional insight into the performance of the unit.

The diagrams show time delay (distance) on the vertical axis, and amplitude or strength of return

on the horizontal axis. An "amplitude" number shows the relative strength of each return signal.

The depth number shows the depth of water beneath the boat as measured by each of the six

beams.

With the boat stationary over a flat, consistent bottom, the sonar returns from the left and right

beams should be similar. Any discrepancy between these signals may indicate a problem with the

location of the transducer. (Often voids or irregularities in the laminated hull of a fiberglass boat

will block or degrade one or more of the sonar signals.)

By referring to this screen prior to permanently mounting a through-the-hull transducer, the

location can be adjusted until no visible loss is observed.

The depth of the water beneath the boat is shown for each of the six beams. In operation, only

the two center beams are used to display this depth, however, the depth number is another

means of comparison.

When in diagnostic, two menus are available to the user: Depth Range, and Diagnostic. The

Depth Range menu can be used normally to control the range of information displayed in the

Diagnostic diagrams. The Diagnostic menu is used to exit the Diagnostic function and return to

the Start-Up screen.

USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERS

The Wide 3D Paramount is designed to operate with the Six-Beam transducer included standard

with the product. The standard transducer can be mounted on the transom of the boat, or bonded

to the inside of most fiberglass hulls. Six-beam transducers are also available in trolling motor

mounts, and bronze thru-hull type mounts.

The Wide 3D Paramount has the ability to use the standard Six-beam transducer simultaneously

with a secondary Single beam transducer. In the 2D view, the depth capability will increase to

1000'. The Wide 3D Paramount also has the ability to work with the Wide Side transducer. See

Available Accessories for selection of these transducers.

Extended Operation

The Extended transducer is a specialized "downlooking" transducer which is extremely useful for

deep water fishing. The Deep transducer uses a single sonar element which transmit signals

straight down from your boat. The beam is 200 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. This

beam maintains a continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat.

The Extended transducer works in conjunction with the standard 3D transducer, giving the user

expanded depth capability yet still retaining all the benefits of 3D usage.

The following figure shows a typical view you might see when using the deep transducer.

Although all of the functions are the same, you will have the added benefits of seeing the bottom

terrain, determining structure and locating fish at a depth of up to 1000'.

The Wide 3D Paramount in conjunction with the Deep transducer provides the user with a 16°

single beam transducer for bottom determination while retaining 53° of coverage for fish location.

This is a powerful tool that provides a great range of total coverage.

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Wide Side Operation

The Wide Side transducer is a specialized "sidelooking" transducer which is extremely useful for

bank fishing or looking for bait fish in open water. The Wide Side transducer uses three different

sonar elements which transmit signals to the left, right, and straight down from your boat. The

downward beam is 200 kHz with a 24 degree area of coverage. This beam maintains a

continuous digital depth readout from the bottom directly beneath your boat. The side beams are

455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. The side-looking elements can be used

independently or together to locate targets near the surface of the water on either side of your

boat.

The Wide Side transducer is available as a trolling motor mount, a transom mount, or a portable

mount.

Note: The Wide Side transducer can be connected directly to the Wide 3D Paramount through a

"Y" cable, or used in conjunction with the standard transducer through a transducer switch. When

used with a switch in conjunction with the Six-Beam transducer, the Wide 3D Paramount will not

recognize which transducer is selected. The user will need to manually select the transducer type

in the transducer options menu.

When a Wide Side transducer is connected, the screen display changes to display the

information from the side-looking elements. There are four basic views available when the

Wide Side transducer is in use: both, left, right, and down. These views are controlled by the

VIEW button. The default view is both, in which information from both the left and right elements

are displayed on-screen. The digital depth of the water beneath your boat is always present.

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Viewing both left and right sides simultaneously gives you an excellent tool when searching for

bait fish in open water, or when following a creek bed; however, greater display resolution can be

achieved by viewing only one side.

To change the view, simply press the VIEW button repeatedly until the desired view is on-screen.

The Down view is similar to the traditional view when using the standard transducer; however,

there is no Six-beam information available such as fish location.

When operating in Wide Side mode, the range must be adjusted manually, since the bottom is

often not visible on-screen. Ranges of 15, 30, 60 and 120 feet are available. Also, Zoom is not

possible in Wide Side mode, and the Zoom menu is not available.

Experiment with the Wide Side transducer while operating it in a familiar area to learn how to

maximize use of the information displayed. Remember that if you are using a trolling motor

mount, the information displayed is controlled by the direction the trolling motor is pointing, not

necessarily the direction the boat is traveling.

To return to normal "down" operation using the Six-beam transducer, simply change the switch

setting if you are using a transducer switch, or reconnect the Six-beam transducer. You will then

need to manually select the transducer type under the transducer options menu.

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