Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
INSTALLATION PREPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Parts Supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Installation Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2A...
Page 4 - INSTALLATION PREPARATION; PARTS SUPPLIED
2 INSTALLATION PREPARATION PARTS SUPPLIED PARTS SUPPLIED Before installing your 150SX, please ensure the following parts are includedin the box: If any of these items is missing, contact your local distributor. ACCESSORIES Humminbird offers a wide assortment of accessories that complement andexpand ...
Page 5 - INSTALLATION OVERVIEW; Determining How to Mount the Transducer
3 INSTALLATION PREPARATION INSTALLATION OVERVIEW surface of the water in an area that has smooth water flow - usually on thetransom of the boat. There are several mounting options for thetransducer. Review the following section to determine the method thatworks for you and your boat. Determining How...
Page 6 - ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS
4 Inside the hull installations require no holes be drilled into the boat andthrough experimentation, high-speed operation comparable to transommounting can be achieved. Two part, slow cure epoxy is required to gluethe transducer in place. ALTERNATE TRANSDUCERS AND MOUNTING METHODS The 150SX comes w...
Page 7 - TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE
TRANSDUCER EXCHANGE Other transducers are available as replacements for the standardtransducer. You may exchange your new and unassembled transducer foranother type by returning it to the address listed in Customer Support.Some transducers may have additional costs. Refer to the Accessory cata-log o...
Page 8 - HOW SONAR WORKS
USING THE 150SX HOW SONAR WORKS 6 HOW SONAR WORKS Your Humminbird unit uses sonar tolocate and define underwater objects,define the bottom terrain, as well asdetermine distance. Sonar technology is based on soundwaves. Your Humminbird unit sendsout a sound wave signal. With thissignal it determines ...
Page 9 - SIMULATOR OPERATION; To exit Simulator mode, power the unit off.
7 USING THE 150SX SIMULATOR OPERATION There are two ways to start the simulator. Ifthe unit is powered off, press and hold thePOWER button for approximately threeseconds until you hear a continuous chirp. The simulator can also be started byselecting the Simulator option on the start-up screen after...
Page 10 - WHAT YOU SEE ON-SCREEN
What You See On-Screen Your 150SX uses a 128 V x 64 H matrix FSTN LCD display. This displayprovides outstanding viewability in all light conditions over a wide range oftemperatures. At initial power-up, the 150SX uses settings that were set at the factory.After initial use, the 150SX will remember t...
Page 12 - CONTROL FUNCTIONS
the transducer, there is often enoughenergy left in the signal to be reflectedoff the surface of the water back to thebottom a second time. Second returnsappear as a slightly weaker bottomrepresentation exactly twice the depthof the primary bottom return. Thesecond return is most likely to occur ins...
Page 14 - MENU FUNCTIONS
12 frequently used menu can be adjusted very quickly using this technique. After an adjustment is made to a menu function, the menu times out aftera few seconds and the unit returns to normal operation. Menu Layout. All menus use the same basic layout. The heading at the top describes the menu funct...
Page 15 - The Depth Range function
13 on personal preference. You can select one of11 sensitivity settings from -5 to +5. A setting of0 (factory setting) has no effect on the auto-matic sensitivity control. Increasing thesensitivity (+1 through +5) enables the unit todisplay the information from progressively smaller sonar returns. B...
Page 17 - The 150SX contains an audible
15 USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS (20m). These ranges are not directly user controlledbut are instead dependent on the current depthrange. In shallow water, when the 15' (5m) or 30'(10m) range is in use, the Zoom range is 7 ¹⁄₂ (2m). If the 60' (20m) or 120' (40m) range is in use, theZoom range is 1...
Page 19 - The Contrast function allows the user to
17 USING THE 150SX MENU FUNCTIONS Contrast. The Contrast function allows the user to control the level of contrast of the LCD display. The150SX will automatically adjust the display contrastto compensate for changing ambient temperatures;however, some situations may occur where manualadjustment will...
Page 20 - There are two selections
sound, and a battery alarm icon will be displayed on screen with currentvoltage level. Bottom Black. There are two selections available: OFF and ON. The factorysetting is OFF. With this setting, the150SX displays the bottom usingStructure ID. This allows you to determinethe texture and relative hard...
Page 22 - The 150SX will have one of; To select; USING THE DIAGNOSTIC
20 Languages. The 150SX will have one of two sets of languages. One set will beavailable in the option menu. Language setA includes: English, French, Italian, German,Norwegian, Swedish, Spanish, and Finnish.Language Set B provides Hungarian, Danish,Polish, Portuguese, Dutch and English. To select yo...
Page 23 - Transducer Connection.; The first connection tested is
21 To use the Diagnostic feature, select the Diagnostic featureon the start-up menu on the initial screen. Diagnostic canalso be accessed through the Options menu. Self Test. Initially, the 150SX will perform a self-test. This test confirms the operation of all internalcircuitry. At the conclusion o...
Page 24 - MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY; MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING
MAINTENANCE Your 150SX is designed to provide years of trouble free operation withvirtually no maintenance. Follow these simple procedures to ensure your150SX continues to deliver top performance. • If the unit comes into contact with salt spray, simply wipe the affected surfaces with a cloth dampen...
Page 25 - Nothing happens when I turn the unit on.; TROUBLESHOOTING
23 actually need repair. These units are returned “no problem found.” If you havea problem with your 150SX, use the following troubleshooting guide beforesending your unit in for repair. The 150SX contains several tools that can aid indetermining if there is a problem and how to isolate and repair t...
Page 27 - WARRANTY; The screen begins to fade out. Images are not as sharp as normal.
MAINTENANCE AND WARRANTY WARRANTY are two adjustments available to you—height, and running angle. Make smalladjustments and run the boat at high speeds to determine the effect. It may takeseveral tries to optimize high speed operation. This can also be a result of air orturbulence in the transducer ...
Page 28 - Humminbird; CUSTOMER SUPPORT
26 HUMMINBIRD ONE YEAR FULL WARRANTY First year repairs (from original date of purchase) on your 150SX areabsolutely free. This does not include physical damage to the unit or itsaccessory items. Any modification or attempt to repair the originalequipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals w...
Page 29 - SPECIFICATIONS
27 SPECIFICATIONS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200 kHz Power Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .250 Watts (RMS) 2000 Watts (Peak to Peak) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24° at -10 db P...
Page 31 - TO; ill bit
Remo v e and use f or T ransducer Installation DO NO T LET DEADRISE INTERSECT THIS LINE PLA CE EITHER CORNER ON DEADRISE ANGLE TO P Use 5/32" dr ill bit Dr ill Dr ill For use with bracket PN 404329-1
