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09-20-2013, 09:52 AM
crappie&shrooms

597 hdci

I have a hum- bird 597hdci or ci hd whatever. It has the down scan. It is two years old and has probably been used a total of 40 hrs at most. The last trip out with it the depth reading went crazy. Would jump from the correct depth to something like 40-60 or 90 something feet. It was not staying at the incorrect depth just jumping there for a second and then right back to the correct reading. Just jumping around crazy. I was in basically 10-15 ft of water. The graph still displayed the correct reading and showed bottom just fine. Its just the depth reading in the upper left corner that went goofy. I checked my transducer and it is still in same position it has been since mounting it. Not motor interference cause I shut motor off to see if it was that. I shut down finder. unplugged it a couple different times. Didn't seem to help. Any suggestions. (other than getting the other brand). That will be my next investment.
09-20-2013, 10:03 AM
KDAVID1

do you have the last update insalled 597CI HD DI (Version 6.640)
09-20-2013, 02:16 PM
rnvinc

Seems like I read there is a setting in the DI unit Sonar tab that allows you to change whether to get depth from the 2d beam or the DI beam...

If there is ...try the opposite setting of what is set on...

Rickie
09-20-2013, 04:05 PM
kosmo

Quote:

Originally Posted by rnvinc

Seems like I read there is a setting in the DI unit Sonar tab that allows you to change whether to get depth from the 2d beam or the DI beam...

If there is ...try the opposite setting of what is set on...

Rickie

rickie i don't remember seeing that option but it could be there.you might try adjusting surface clutter under sonar tab and also if set to fresh water try salt water shallow.this was all corrected in latest update
09-20-2013, 04:11 PM
kosmo

Dont get rid of that unit.that's a really good unit you have
09-25-2013, 11:06 AM
crappie&shrooms

Thanks for all suggestions. I will check to see what rev level I have. It will be several weeks before I can get back on the water again to try any of the other suggestions.
Kosmo: For the most part like I the unit. I think it does great at showing detail and ease of use. My biggest fault with it is the fact that when trying to arrive at a waypoint and I keep zooming the map in to get better, closer detail there is such a hesitation in the GPS catching up after the zoom.
As I get really close and the last couple zooms to the 50 ft or 10 ft range many times I will be past the way point before the GPS catches up.
I've learnt a little patience but its just aggrevationg. That's really the only issue have have had. Until this depth thing jumping goofy.
10-02-2013, 09:05 PM
crappie&shrooms

I just checked my unit and it says rev 5.76 or something like that. What are the improvements I can except if I load the latest update? What are the chances of the unit not accepting the update? Hence locking up or not functioning correctly. I leave in 3 weeks for a trip to ky lake. I don't want to cause more problems than I eliminate. Is there anything I need to do prior to installing the latest upgrade
10-03-2013, 08:12 AM
Humminbird_Greg

Before answering this you need to confirm what the model name for your unit is and what software version it is running. I looked in the information I have and cannot find a 5.760 software version for the 597ci, 597ci HD or 597ci HD DI models.
10-05-2013, 09:36 PM
crappie&shrooms

Thanks Greg for replying. I went and checked tonight. I have a 597 ciHd down Imaging. The software version is 5.820.
10-07-2013, 09:00 AM
Humminbird_Greg

6.640 software is the latest for the 597ci HD model unit. Your unit has 5.820 and there has been one software update between these two, so you will get that when you update to the 6.640 software as well. Here are the changes:
v6.090 - Turned on waypoint decluttering. Changed 2D sonar sensitivity settings to +4 for clear mode.
v6.640 - Resolves problem of going into inline test mode if exiting normal mode too quickly. MOB icon does not get overwritten by start route icon. Corrects freeze going into POS mode, changes heading offset to +/-30 degrees. Can now input nav data from HumminbirdPC.
10-07-2013, 08:01 PM
crappie&shrooms

Thanks again Greg. It doesn't sound like anything earth shattering that i need to install right away. I am going to download the update but not install it until after my trip to Ky Lake. We leave in about 10 days. I would not be too happy in the event I didn't do something right and get it locked up. I may wait until the last day on the lake and install the download to check it out and ensure all is well.
10-11-2013, 05:47 AM
wannabe fisherman

Quote:

Originally Posted by crappie&shrooms

Thanks again Greg. It doesn't sound like anything earth shattering that i need to install right away. I am going to download the update but not install it until after my trip to Ky Lake. We leave in about 10 days. I would not be too happy in the event I didn't do something right and get it locked up. I may wait until the last day on the lake and install the download to check it out and ensure all is well.

make sure you return to factory defaults before installing the new software
10-11-2013, 08:25 AM
crappie&shrooms

Quote:

Originally Posted by wannabe fisherman

make sure you return to factory defaults before installing the new software

Will do.
Thanks for the reminder.
10-26-2013, 10:50 AM
crappie&shrooms

Well I installed the 6.640 update. Most everything works ok. One option I can't seem to find now is the upper range limit. I still have the enhance option, sensitivity option and lower range limit. Just can't find upper range limit. Any suggestions.
10-26-2013, 12:49 PM
kosmo

I think in main menu setup you can change from normal to advanced to get that view
10-26-2013, 01:11 PM
jigfisherx

Is the transducer a bow mount or on the back of the boat? Trolling motor mounts can cause RF interference if they are a variable speed unit. This is due to the pulse function that allows for less than 100% on the speed. There is a great discussion in this type of interference in the general fishing thread. I have been trying to fix this same problem for some time. Works fine at 100% but all kinds of problems at lower speeds. Another thing to check is for any worn spots on the transducer cable. Good luck.
10-26-2013, 02:41 PM
superfly

Mine done the same thing. Had to send it in for repairs. They sent me a new transducer.
10-26-2013, 04:15 PM
crappie&shrooms

Quote:

Originally Posted by kosmo

I think in main menu setup you can change from normal to advanced to get that view

Ok thanks. I will go check that right now
10-26-2013, 07:32 PM
crappie&shrooms

Quote:

Originally Posted by kosmo

I think in main menu setup you can change from normal to advanced to get that view

Yep kosmo. After I switched to advanced mode the upper range option was there.
THANK YOU.