Humminbird 778C User Manual

531830-1EN_B778c HD Operations Manual

2How Sonar WorksSonar technology is based on sound waves. The 700 Series™ Fishing Systemuses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and

3When all the echoes are viewed side by side, aneasy to interpret “graph“ of the bottom, fish, andstructure appears.The sound pulses are transmitt

4DualBeam PLUS™ SonarYour 700 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200/83kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with awide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PL

5QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar(with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™transducer)Your 700 Series™ Fishing System alsosupports QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar

6WideSide® Sonar(with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer)Your 700 Series™ Fishing System alsosupports WideSide® sonar with thepurchase o

7Dual Beam Ice Transducer(optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer only)Your Fishing System supports the optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer

8What’s on the Sonar Display What’s on the Sonar DisplayThe 700 Series™ Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about

9What’s on the Sonar Display the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:

10Understanding the Sonar DisplayIt is important to understand the significance ofthe display. The display does not show a literal 3-dimensiona

11SwitchFire™SwitchFire™ controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views.SwitchFire™ settings are available in the Sonar Menu Tab. To

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12Bottom PresentationAs the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to createa profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bott

13Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.WhiteLine™ highlights the strongest sonar returns in white, resulting

14ViewsThe sonar information from your Fishing System is displayedon your screen in a variety of easy-to-read views. There aremany views available

15To customize your views rotation:You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation.1. Press the MENU key twice to access

16Sonar ViewSonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonarreturns are charted on the right side of the wind

17Sonar Zoom ViewSonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. TheSonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate son

18200/83 kHz Split Sonar ViewSplit Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the leftside of the screen and sonar returns from th

19Big Digits ViewBig Digits View provides digital data in a large, easy-to-see format. • Digital Readouts: Depth is always displayed. Readouts for tem

20Circular Flasher ViewCircular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditionalflasher format. The view is controlled by th

21Ice Fishing Mode: OffWhen Ice Fishing Mode is off, the Circular Flasher View displays Real TimeSonar (RTS™) data in a traditional flasher format. •

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22Ice Fishing Mode: OnWhen Ice Fishing Mode is on, the Circular Flasher View displays the sonardata in traditional flasher format with additional f

23To activate the Depth Cursor:Use the Depth Cursor to identify depth on the flasher display. 1. Set up: Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the Circu

24To activate Flasher Zoom:The Zoom feature displays a 2x magnified view of the area you choose on theflasher display.1. Set up: Press the VIEW key re

25Side Beam View (with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer)Side Beam View displays sonar data from the left and right 455 kHz beams andthe 2

26Default Layout• Top: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonarreturns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New

27Classic Layout• Top: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonarreturns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam.

28Slanted LayoutThis layout is presented as three slanted panels representing the two 455 kHzside sonar beams and the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam.

29WideSide® View(with optional-purchase WideSide® transducer)The WideSide® View displays information from the 455 kHz WideSide®transducer. Wi

30What’s on the 700 Series™ Control HeadYour 700 Series™ Fishing System interface is easy to use. A combination ofkeys and special features allows

31Key FunctionsYour Fishing System user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys thatwork with various on-screen views and menus to give you f

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32MENU Key The MENU key is used to access the menu system. See TheMenu System for more information. • Start-Up Options Menu: Press the

33• Circular Flasher View (Ice Fishing Mode: On): Press the UP or DOWNCursor keys to move the Depth Cursor. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursorkeys to adju

34Accessory BusUse the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your Fishing System.Accessories plug directly into the Fishing System, e

35The Menu SystemThe Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The maincomponents of the menu system are as follows:• Start-Up

36Start-Up Options MenuPress the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-UpOptions Menu, and select one of the modes descr

37SimulatorUse Simulator to learn how to use your Fishing System before taking your boat onthe water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provi

38Self Test displays results from theinternal diagnostic self test, includingunit serial number, Printed CircuitBoard (PCB) serial number,

39PC Connect and Software Updates(with optional-purchase PC Connect cable only)Use PC Connect to update the software of the Fishing System control hea

40X-Press™ MenuThe X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to yourmost frequently-used settings. The optionsprovided on the X-Press™ Menu correspon

41Main MenuThe Main Menu provides the standard set ofmenu options, including the settings that arechanged less frequently. The Main

iiAccessory Bus 34The Menu System 35Start-Up Options Menu 36Normal...

42Quick Tips for the Main Menu• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directlyto the top of the tab.• From the bottom of a me

43User Mode (Normal or Advanced)Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishing System UserMode to Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode

44Sonar Menu Tab, Normal ModeSonar Menu Tab, Advanced ModeMain Menu

45Sonar X-Press™ Menu (Sonar Views only)The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcutto your most frequently-used settings. Press theMENU key once while

46Side (WideSide® transducer: WideSide® View only)Settings: Left, Both, Right; Default = BothSide sets which transducer beam from the WideSide®

47SensitivitySettings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjustthe sensitivity of

48Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, and Big Digits Views only)Settings: 0 to 1490 ft or 0 to 497 m [International Modelsonl

49NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper andLower Range regardless of the manual settings entered.Side Beam Rang

50Quad Layout(with Optional-Purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ Transducer, Side Beam View only)Settings: Default, Classic, Slanted; Default = DefaultQuad Layou

51Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On)Settings: 10 to 60 feet, 2 to 10 fathoms, or 3 to 20 meters[International Models only], De

iiiFlasher X-Press™ Menu (Circular Flasher View only)52Sensitivity ...

52Flasher X-Press™ Menu (Circular Flasher View only)The Flasher X-Press™ Menu provides ashortcut to your most frequently-used settings.Press the M

53SensitivitySettings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjustthe sensitivity of

54Lower RangeSettings: AUTO, 10 to 1500 ft, 3 to 500 m [InternationalModels only]; Default = AUTOLower Range sets the deepest depth range tha

55Zoom Level(Circular Flasher View, Ice Fishing Mode only)Settings: 1x, 2x; Default = 1x Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Circular Flas

56Alarms Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will bethe default selection.NOTE: When an ala

57Depth AlarmSettings: OFF, 1 to 100 ft, or 0.5 to 30 m [InternationalModels only]; Default = OFFDepth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes

58Low Battery AlarmSettings: Off, 8.5V - 13.5V; Default = OffLow Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or lessthan the menu

59Sonar Menu TabPress the MENU key twice to access the MainMenu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key untilthe Sonar tab is selected.NOTE: Menu options

60Beam Select Settings: 200/83 kHz, 200 kHz, 83 kHz, Default = 200 kHzBeam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed onthe

61Surface ClutterSettings: Low = 1 to High = 10; Default = 5Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused byalgae and

ivDepth Lines (Advanced) ... 67Noise Filter (Advanced) ...

62Fish ID+™Settings: Off, On; Default = OffFish ID+™ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and willdisplay a Fish Symbol when ver

63Fish ID SensitivitySettings: Low = 1, High = 10; Default = 5Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+™ detection algorithms.Selectin

64Sonar Colors (Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, Circular Flasher View,and Big Digits View)Settings: Gray, Green, Inverse, Original Palette, Palette 1,Pa

6583 kHz Sensitivity (Advanced)Settings: -10 to +10, Default = 083 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam. Increasing the83 kHz Se

66WideSide® Sensitivity (Advanced: with WideSide® transducer)Settings: -10 to +10, Default = OWideSide® Sensitivity adjusts the sensitivity of th

67Depth Lines (Advanced)Settings: Off, On; Default = OnDepth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three

68Max Depth (Advanced) Settings: AUTO, 10 to 1500 ft, 3 to 500 m [InternationalModels only]; Default = AUTOMax Depth controls the maximum dep

69Transducer SelectDual Beam, Quad Beam, Universal Sonar 2, WideSide Default = Dual Beam Transducer Select allows you to select which transducer you w

70Setup Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the tabbed Main Menu, then press theRIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is s

71Units - Depth Settings: Domestic Models: Feet, Fathoms; InternationalModels: Meters, Feet, Fathoms; Default = Feet/Meters Units - Depth selects

vViews Menu Tab 78Accessories Menu Tab 79Troubleshooting 80Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up...

72User ModeSettings: Normal, Advanced; Default = NormalUser Mode sets the menu system to Normal or Advanced. When set to Normal(default setting), the

73Select Readouts (Advanced, Sonar View only)Settings: Various, Default = OffSelect Readouts sets the information to displayin each of the 6 fixe

74Depth Offset (Advanced)Settings: -10.0 to +10.0 ft, or -3 to 3 m [InternationalModels only]; Default = 0Depth Offset will adjust the digit

75Daylight Saving Time (Advanced, with optional GPS only)Settings: Off, On; Default = OffDaylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to accoun

76Digits Format(Advanced)Settings: Small tenths, Large tenths, No tenths; Default =Small tenthsDigits Format allows you to add a tenth decimal pl

77DemonstrationSettings: Off, Visible; Default = VisibleDemonstration controls whether the Demonstration Mode is visible or off. TheDemonstration Mode

78Views Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice toaccess the tabbed Main Menu, then press theRIGHT Cursor key until the Views t

79Accessories Menu TabFrom any view, press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu,then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Accessories tab

80TroubleshootingBefore contacting the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center, please read thefollowing section. Taking the time to review these trouble

81Display ProblemsThere are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that maycause problems with the quality of the informatio

1Power OnFollow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head. 1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key. 2. When the Title screen is displayed

82Finding the Cause of NoiseElectrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds,and high sensitivity readings. One or mor

83700 Series™ Fishing System AccessoriesAccessories customize the 700 Series™ Fishing System to your needs andenable you to stay on the

84harm’s way, with no clamps, ties, or exposed wires. Universal Sonar 2 featuresnew temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS™t

85SpecificationsDepth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 ft (500 m) Power Output . . . . . . . . . .

86GlossarySonar Terms:Beam (Sonar Beam) The wide, cone-shaped projection of sound waves formed as soundtravels underwater. See Cone Angle.Bottom Conto

87Grayscale The use of varying shades of gray to represent the strength of the sonar signalon the display. Traditionally, the strongest sonar

88SONAR (SOund and NAvigation Ranging) Sonar technology uses precision soundbursts transmitted underwater to determine the distance and other attribut

89Thermoclines Water layer(s) of distinctly different temperatures that create a sonarreflection due to the density of the differing water te

90Contact Humminbird®Contact the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways:By Telephone:(Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m