Insignia 350TX User Manual

If you are using the 350TX in Simulator when no transducer is connected,any selected options are lost when the unit is powered off. The 350TX willretu

When in Auto mode, the horizontalline at the top of the screen is the“zero line,” representing the surfaceof the water. Occasionally there is agap in

Structure. Structure is defined as any object physically attached to thebottom. The sonar configuration of the 350TX is optimized to give the mostaccu

that a small fish close to the boat doesnot appear as a large fish symbol.ID+adds an additional piece ofinformation to help the user locate fish.On se

12Power. The Power button powers the 350TX up for normal operation.When the unit is on, POWER turns the unit off. POWER can also be usedto go directly

13corresponding ARROW button has nofunction. Pressing that button will result inno adjustment and the “error” audible willbe heard. A solid ARROW symb

Menu FunctionsSensitivity. The Sensitivity function controlsthe sensitivity of the sonar receiver. The350TX automatically adjusts the level ofreceiver

15USING THE 350TXMENU FUNCTIONSAfter an adjustment is made, the menu disappears and the new sensitivitysetting is in affect. If additional time is nee

Using manual Depth Range control, youcan view sonar information from thearea near the surface in great detail.To return to automatic Depth Rangecontro

17USING THE 350TXMENU FUNCTIONSwhich the Zoom range is constantly adjusted toshow the bottom, or manually, in which the usercontrols the location of t

WARNING: Dis-assembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performedby authorized service personel. Any modification of the serial number

Fish Alarm. The Fish Alarm alerts you tothe presence of fish, or other targets notconnected to the bottom. The Fish Alarmhas three different settings

Reset to zero time traveled, distance andaverage speed.The time, speed anddistance calculations are useful fortracking your progress on a trip. The in

20contrast can be achieved. Use the ARROW buttons to highlight the desiredselection. The 350TX will remember the contrast setting if connected to atra

21determine the texture and relativehardness of the bottom. SelectingBottom Black “ON” causes the unit toblacken in the display below the bottom.This

Increasing the value to a number greater than zero shows more fishsymbols on-screen. In this case smaller sonar returns will be depicted as fishsymbol

23Often a transducer switch is used to connect two tri-beams transducers, or a tri-beam and a wide side to the 350TX. In AUTO the 350TX identifies the

Speed Offset. The Speed Offset option allows theuser to compensate for differences in hull design, andits effect on the accuracy of the speed measurem

ADVANCED FEATURESUSING THE DIAGNOSTIC FEATUREReset. With the many User Options available tocustomize the 350TX, it is easy to configure the unitin suc

26Boat Speed/Water Temperature Connection. Other connections testedinclude the boat speed and surface water temperature sensors. These accessorysensor

27MAINTENANCE USING ALTERNATIVE TRANSDUCERSbottom directly beneath your boat. The side beamsare 455 kHz with a 16 degree area of coverage. Theside-loo

INSTALLATION PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2PARTS SUPPLIED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

28MAINTENANCEYour 350TX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation withvirtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure

291. Nothing happens when I turn the unit on.Check the power cable connection at both ends. Be sure the cable is connectedcorrectly to a reliable powe

30MAINTENANCETROUBLESHOOTINGIf you are using a transducer switch to connect two transducers to the 350TX,ensure the switch is in the correct position

318. The screen begins to fade out. Images are not as sharp as normal.Check the input voltage using Diagnostic. The 350TX will not operate on inputvol

SPECIFICATIONS32Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz and 455 kHzPower Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

33Remove and use for Transducer ALIGN ONE CORNER WITHLOWER EDGE OF TRANSOMTOPUse 4.0mm (⁵⁄₃₂") drill bitand drill the two holes thatmost closey m

2INSTALLATION PREPARATIONPARTS SUPPLIEDPARTS SUPPLIEDBefore installing your 350TX, please ensure the following parts are includedin the box:• 350TX fi

3INSTALLATION PREPARATIONINSTALLATION OVERVIEWdisplay on the control head. It should be installed in contact with thesurface of the water in an area t

4Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat andthrough experimentation, high-speed operation comparable to transommountin

Thru-hull mounting may require the use of a fairing block to level thetransducer with the waterline. Also, since special tools and knowledge maybe req

USING THE 350TXHOW SONAR WORKS6HOW SONAR WORKSYour Humminbird unit uses sonar tolocate and define underwater objects,define the bottom terrain, as wel

7USING THE 350TXSIMULATOR OPERATIONActual depth capability depends on factors such as bottom hardness, waterconditions, and transducer installation. U