SI and DI Sensitivity

[Doug V]

Here is example how adjusting the Sensitivity settings to the conditions will improve displaying the data so you can see it easier. There is no one setting for all situations but understanding how to adjust and when will make it easier. Balance between hard and soft returns is the key. Too strong and use lose details, too low and you lose details. Soft bottoms typically require a little more sensitivity and hard bottom require less to get good balance.

From Low to High in steps of 4...

8 to 12 is may favorite starting point for most situation as you can see above are really starting to balance. 10 is Factory Defaults like this image below.

Down Imaging usually requires a little more sensitivity about 1 or 2 notches up from SI. Here are a couple examples of to low and too high settings and one I feel is balanced correctly

Too Low...

Too Hot...

Just Right...see the details in bottom and structure and fish better???

 

[Hook1]

How well do these views work if you set the sensitivity to auto? I have never tried this, but curiosity just got to me.

 

[Doug V]

I'm not a fan of auto it works ok but I see it from time to time hiding the most important details for me...the fish I'm looking for. I look at AUTO mode just like a digital camera in auto mode it will take pictures but understanding the features and how to use them you can get more and better images. Cool thing with sensitivity is you can use the 4 Way cursor freeze the image and make adjustments to find what you are looking for. It's amazing what you can find if you understand and invest time to maximize your investment in this technology.

 

[foodsaver]

Doug thanks so much for posting this!!! I think thats definately the problem with my images. Thanks!

 

[Doug V]

The two most improtant features for getting the most out of your unit and getting the best images are #1 - Chart Speed and #2 is Sensitivity setting in my opinion and experience. Understanding these settings will make you much more efficient at utilizing the data to become a "fish hunter"!

 

[Bassman1955]

Thanks for the information.