Free Download: (visit your account under ‘Support’ at Humminbird - Support)
Units that have update available: 718, 728, 778, 788, 1157 and 1197 (version 4.700 – 3.854kb)
Description:
10/12/2009 12:00:00 AM - v4.700
Adds support for LakeMaster chart cards.
Adds new SI sonar color palettes.
Adds new 2D sonar color palettes.
Improved GPS performance to provide higher chart update rates.
Corrected problems with depth offset algorithm.
Corrected SD card reporting incorrect size.
New menu item for sound control.
Corrected issue of GPS output becoming disabled in certain navigation modes.
Corrected problem of snapshot not functioning in POS mode.
Fixed centering issue when changing chart orientation.
Corrected problem of displayed track becoming offset from boat.
Sonar processing improved to increase trolling motor noise rejection.
Fixes various cosmetic and minor operational defects.
Prerequisites:
You will need a working MMC/SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and a formatted MMC/SD card.
Instructions:
Download to your computer and use the HumminbirdPC program to upload to your unit. You may also copy the uploaded software to an MMC/SD card and then insert that card into your unit to update its code. CAUTION! We highly recommend that you restore the defaults on your Humminbird unit prior to downloading any new software as it can create complications that can only be fixed at the factory.
What I found after a couple of hours on the water ...............
GPS Receiver – 4 x Faster
The first and most important feature for me was the refresh rate of the charts. At 4 times per second combined with the 50 channel 1 meter accuracy, this unit is second to none.
Approaching and targeting waypoints and trails are an absolute dream with the new 4.700 update.
SwitchFire:-
How often have you gone to set the sensitivity on your Humminbird and only to find it was already maxed out without it becoming too cluttered. With the new SwitchFire, you have more sensitivity control than you’ll know what to do with. Identifying small organisms in the water and thermoclines has just become a lot easier than ever before.
In these screenshots below, the top image has the tree tops missing completely, even with the sensitivity set right up. But in the image below, the SwitchFire is on Max. The tree tops become visible without over cluttering the image.
New 2D Palettes:-
The new palettes are really nice with the combination of white blue or black backgrounds, effectively giving you an extra nine options.
These are the 3 palettes with a white background.
New SI Palettes:-
There are 3 new palettes, with the most striking being the Amber 1 in 800kHz – Awesome!
In conclusion, all we need now is the Down Imaging and a mapping system compatible with DrDepth – Life would then be complete!
Units that have update available: 718, 728, 778, 788, 1157 and 1197 (version 4.700 – 3.854kb)
Description:
10/12/2009 12:00:00 AM - v4.700
Adds support for LakeMaster chart cards.
Adds new SI sonar color palettes.
Adds new 2D sonar color palettes.
Improved GPS performance to provide higher chart update rates.
Corrected problems with depth offset algorithm.
Corrected SD card reporting incorrect size.
New menu item for sound control.
Corrected issue of GPS output becoming disabled in certain navigation modes.
Corrected problem of snapshot not functioning in POS mode.
Fixed centering issue when changing chart orientation.
Corrected problem of displayed track becoming offset from boat.
Sonar processing improved to increase trolling motor noise rejection.
Fixes various cosmetic and minor operational defects.
Prerequisites:
You will need a working MMC/SD reader/writer device attached to your PC and a formatted MMC/SD card.
Instructions:
Download to your computer and use the HumminbirdPC program to upload to your unit. You may also copy the uploaded software to an MMC/SD card and then insert that card into your unit to update its code. CAUTION! We highly recommend that you restore the defaults on your Humminbird unit prior to downloading any new software as it can create complications that can only be fixed at the factory.
What I found after a couple of hours on the water ...............
GPS Receiver – 4 x Faster
The first and most important feature for me was the refresh rate of the charts. At 4 times per second combined with the 50 channel 1 meter accuracy, this unit is second to none.
Approaching and targeting waypoints and trails are an absolute dream with the new 4.700 update.
SwitchFire:-
How often have you gone to set the sensitivity on your Humminbird and only to find it was already maxed out without it becoming too cluttered. With the new SwitchFire, you have more sensitivity control than you’ll know what to do with. Identifying small organisms in the water and thermoclines has just become a lot easier than ever before.
In these screenshots below, the top image has the tree tops missing completely, even with the sensitivity set right up. But in the image below, the SwitchFire is on Max. The tree tops become visible without over cluttering the image.
New 2D Palettes:-
The new palettes are really nice with the combination of white blue or black backgrounds, effectively giving you an extra nine options.
These are the 3 palettes with a white background.
New SI Palettes:-
There are 3 new palettes, with the most striking being the Amber 1 in 800kHz – Awesome!
In conclusion, all we need now is the Down Imaging and a mapping system compatible with DrDepth – Life would then be complete!
