Get The Best Settings For Your Humminbird Xplore. See What Others Can’t.
You’ve invested in Humminbird’s advanced Compact MEGA Imaging, now make sure it’s performing at its best.
This 24-page, field-tested PDF settings guide shows you exactly how to dial in your Xplore 2D Sonar, Down Imaging, and Side Imaging for the clearest, most detailed returns possible.
Get the proven adjustments for:
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2D Sonar, Down Imaging, and Side Imaging
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Range, Sensitivity, Contrast, Dynamic Contrast, Sharpness, Color Palette, and more
No more wasted hours tweaking settings that never seem quite right. No more guessing what’s fish and what’s just clutter.
Every page is built from on-the-water testing across real lakes,s tained, muddy, clear, and deep, so you’ll finally see every rock, log, and fish exactly as it is.
Why It Works
- I’ve already done the trial and error so you don’t have to.
- Get proven results in minutes. Stop wasting weekends tweaking menus.
- Field-tested by a full-time guide. Trusted by anglers who were once just as frustrated.
Instant Delivery + Lifetime Access
Receive your PDF instantly after checkout, ready to download, print, or laminate.
Includes free lifetime updates whenever Humminbird software changes affect settings.
Compatible Units
The Humminbird Compact MEGA Imaging transducer comes standard with Humminbird Xplore units.
Perfect For
Anglers who want to stop guessing, skip the YouTube confusion, and finally get the clean, detailed imaging their Humminbird Xplore system was built to deliver.
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Unlock the Best Settings for your Humminbird Xplore
Unlock the full potential of your Humminbird with our comprehensive settings guide.
This is a 24-page PDF settings guide available to you upon checkout.
Pro's Settings
See Fish and Structure Easier
I have used and tested Humminbird transducers for years traveling across the country on all types of fisheries. Across all fishfinders, these are the best settings to help you get the clearest image for your unit.
What's Covered?
Installation Tips
Step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure proper installation, functionality, and elimination of interference.
Traditional Sonar Settings
Traditional sonar provides a cone-shaped view beneath your boat, showing fish arches, structure, and bottom contours with enhanced detail for pinpoint accuracy.
Down Imaging Settings
Down Imaging delivers a high-resolution, photo-like view of structure and fish directly beneath your boat, making it easy to identify targets and underwater features.
Side Imaging Settings
Side Imaging offers crystal-clear, ultra-detailed views of structure and fish to both sides of your boat, perfect for scanning wide areas with unmatched precision.
Cleared up my image!
See More Reviews From Real PeopleI upgraded from a Helix to the Xplore and assumed I could just copy over my old side imaging and down imaging settings. Definitely not the case.
This guide walked through the settings and once I adjusted it the way it showed, the screen finally looked right. I could see brush and fish clearly again.
PDF Settings Guide – Instant Delivery
You’ll get this PDF guide right after checkout. A download link will be emailed to you, and you can always access it from your account page.
Follow the full step-by-step guide to download here:
an investment
Average Side Imaging Unit = $2000
Why spend thousands on equipment and not have it performing its best? Our Settings Guide will maximize your Humminbird's capabilities.
This settings guide is the for the standard transducer that comes with the Humminbird Xplore units.
If You're Skeptical - Read This First
If your electronics were dialed in and you were happy with what you’re seeing,
you wouldn’t still be searching for answers.
I know how this goes. You’ve already:
- Spent serious money on your fishfinder
- Tried tweaking settings but you’re still not confident
- Watched YouTube after YouTube and every “expert” says something different
- Seen perfect demo screenshots online but your screen doesn’t look like that on the water
That’s exactly why Fishfinder Coach exists.
I’m on the water every week, guiding and testing on Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird units in real conditions, not factory defaults.
If you're skeptical, good. You should be.
Just know this, every single review on this site came from someone who felt exactly like you do right now.
When your screen finally makes sense, that skepticism turns into confidence real quick.
Frequently Asked Questions
Don't see your question answered? Let us know at the bottom of the page.
Video Courses
These courses are viewed on the website.
All courses are viewed directly on the site.
Follow the step-by-step video here: How to View Courses
You can log in two ways:
- With your email (you’ll get a one-time password)
- Or with your Shop Pay credentials if you used Shop Pay at checkout
No — once you purchase a course, you have lifetime access.
PDF Settings Guide
How do I receive my settings guide?
You’ll get it in three ways:
- On the Thank You page after checkout
- In a follow-up email
- From your account dashboard when you log in
If you download it to your iPhone, it will show up in the "Files" app.
They are downloadable PDFs that show you exactly how to set up your fishfinder for the clearest, most effective sonar image possible — tailored for your specific brand and model.
Yes — as long as you use the same email you checked out with, your files will always be available in your account.
Absolutely. You can print the PDF at home for quick reference on the boat.
No— if you purchase the manual, you’ll already get the settings guide as part of it.
If you just want the settings section and not all the extra content, you can purchase thesettings guide by itself.
When you download a file on an iPhone, it usually saves to your Files app, not your Photos or Safari.
Here’s how to find it:
- Open the Files app
- Tap “Browse” at the bottom
- Go to “Downloads” or tap “Recents”
- Your PDF should be there and can be opened, saved, or shared from that location
Tip: You can also use the search bar in the Files app to look for the name of the file (e.g., “Humminbird Settings Guide”).