SI and DI Sensitivity

[DougV]

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???

[bamabassman]

doug, i have had a couple of LONG talks with nofearengineer on just this subject. di vs si that is. thanks to bryce, i am going to save up and get meself a hummingbird now. i didn't get the chance ot actually LOOK at his unit but i am now comvinced that this is what is BEST SUITED fro my type of fishing. down scan is great now, not knocking it one bit. and IF lowrance does get a side imaging unit i may have a much harder time deciding which one i want (price will decided that in the end of course). but i am gonna get me a side imaging unit for sure. that is one day...........lol.

[DougV]

Glad the information has helped...