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CONGRATULATIONS!
You got yourself a FishHunter!
Soon youll be able to see a whole new
world, underwater, right on your
phone or tablet.
We have included some basic information
for you right here in this manual:
1. Intro
2. About FishHunter App
3. About FishHunter Sonar
4. Charging Instructions
5. Bluetooth Pairing Process
6. Turning On Your Sonar On

Smartphone or Tablet
7. Warnings and Product Care
8. Warranty

Be sure and visit FishHunter.com

and our YouTube channel
(https://www.youtube.com/user/Fis
hHunterApp) for technical
assistance. The FishHunter YouTube
channel has videos that will show
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you how to charge your SONA.r, how

to pair your SONA.r with your
smartphone or tablet, how to use the
FishHunter app, etc. Make sure to
subscribe!

ABOUT FISHHUNTER - FISHING APP

Changing the Game.
Once upon a time, sh were in charge.
The FishHunter comes with a
powerful fishing app that is a handy
field guide designed to help you
become a better fisherman and to
make fishing fun and easy. The app
lets you create a User Profile, place
pins on your most memorable fishing
locations, and record official
accounts of your Catches in a public
or private Logbook.
The Application has a comprehensive
Fish Species Database that details
the preferred habitats of 150
dierent species of popular game
sh alongside bait suggestions
and tips and techniques for
catching each dierent creature. It
has a Moon Cycles calculator,
Tides indicator, and can display
accurate local weather reports.
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ABOUT FISHHUNTER - FISHING APP

FishHunter A p p is a smart
shing application which can be
used independently, with or
without the military grade
SONA.r device attached.
There are seven main areas within the
app:
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SONAR
FISH DATABASE
MAPS
WEATHER
MOON CYCLES
CONTESTS
USER PROFILE/CATCHES

* Photo Contest
Be sure to check out the
FishHunter.com photo contests for
exclusive access to great prizes and
our community.

ABOUT FISHHUNTER - FISHING APP

SONA.r
Together with SONA.r the FishHunter App is
perfect for assaying new fishing holes,
determining the depth and the temperature of
a water body, and spotting fish swimming under
the surface.

SONAR - A LOOK AT THE TECHNOLOGY

FishHunter SONA.r Specifications:

Body material: Polycarbonate and silicone
Frequency range: 381kHz
Pulse type: Continuous wave
Pulse length: 25 usec ~ 250 usec (10 ~ 100
wave length)
- The pulse length increases as the detection
range increases and varies.
Measurable depth: Up to 100 feet. We
provide users adjustable depth ranges with
automatic pulse width adjustment. The
adjustable depth ranges (10, 20 & 30m)
allow the users to choose the optimum range
profile to produce the most precise data for
the body of water they are scanning.
Bluetooth distance: 80 feet
According to the weather (maritime
situation), it can change if SONA.r body
is shaken.
Weight:
SONA.r body 118g
battery charging dock 24 g,
USB-mini cable 16 g
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SONAR - A LOOK AT THE TECHNOLOGY

POLYCARBONATE & SILICONE BODY
FishHunter bobber is made of a unique
plastic rubber compound that floats on
the surface of the water and provides an
impact shield against surface water
debris. There are no visible openings on
the body.
The body is engineered to accommodate the
3.6 VDC 600 mAh dry sealed lithium
polymer battery which powers the
downward facing sonar transducer
alongside the water temperature indicator.

Internal Power Supply:

3.6 VDC 600 mAh battery
Power consumption: 0.1mAh while not in the
water, waiting (or sleeping), 60 mAh while in
use in the water
- unit consumes 150 mAh instantaneously if
communicating long distances.
Operating time: 6-8 hours if used on the
water surface continuously. 500+ hours if it
is waiting (or sleeping/not in use). 4-7 hours
if used in icy water.

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

How to charge SONA.r?
The connection between USB-mini cable
and the charging base is shown below:

Connect the charging base and USB cord by

inserting the cord into the opening on the
charging base as shown below:

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

Connect the other end of the USB cord to
the computer or a USB charger.

You will notice that a red light appears on

the charging base which means that the
base has power and is ready to charge the
sonar.

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

When the sonar is attached to the charging
base, the sonar body will lit up while
charging is in progress. This light will turn
green when the charging is complete.

It takes about 2 hours to fully charge a

completely empty battery.

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

Your SONA.r will only connect

with your smartphone while it is
sitting in water in an effort to give
you maximum battery life. When
you first use your SONA.r you will
need to fully charge the unit and
place it in water to pair it with
your phone and FishHunter app.

Bluetooth Pairing Process

IMPORTANT NOTE:

Your SONA.r body does not operate in air; it

only works when it is placed on the water
surface please deploy it in water before you
begin the Bluetooth connection process.
Your SONA.r connects to your mobile device
using Bluetooth connection. The SONA.r
broadcasts a signal that your phone will pick
up and connect with.

1. Ensure your SONA.r is fully charged by

following the charging instructions. SONA.r is
fully charged when the light located in the cone
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on the top of the sonar turns green while sitting

on the charging base and while the charging
base is plugged into a charging source.
2: Place your sonar into water, you will see that
the sonars red lights are blinking fast and
eventually stop blinking to indicate that the
sonar is waking up. (If you need to take the
sonar out of water, please put it back in the
water within 30 seconds. If you do not put it
back in the water within 30 seconds, the red
lights will blink slower and slower and
eventually stop to indicate that its going into
sleep mode)
3: Go into the Bluetooth setting on your
phone/tablet.
4. Scan for devices.
5: Look for FishHunter__#### to appear in the
list of available items your mobile device can
pair with.
6: Select the FishHunter__#### from the list.
7: Follow the instructions on your phone to
ensure that your phone is properly "paired" with
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the sonar. Your phone may ask you to verify the

identification of the SONA.r device. Your phone
should display a successful pairing (on iPhone it
should say CONNECTED, on Android it should
say PAIRED).
8. Your mobile device and your SONA.r should
now be successfully connected/paired.
Please do not pair your FishHunter sonar with
more than one device at a time.
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Connecting SONA.r to your phone

Turning on sonar on your Android device:
After starting the FishHunter (Android) application,
select the Sonar button on the bottom menu. If a
Bluetooth connection has been established between
your mobile device and your sonar and you have
successfully paired with your sonar, you will see the
following screen:

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

Click on the name of your sonar under the list of
Paired Sonars to attempt to connect to the sonar.
The list of Paired Sonars shows all sonars that
have been previously paired. Make sure to connect
to the sonar that is available (within range, has
sufficient battery, and is in the water). If you choose
a sonar that is not available, it will result in a failure
in connection.
Attempting to connect with an available sonar can
take anywhere from 2 to 20 seconds depending on
the amount of interference in the air.
You will only be able to turn on the sonar when the
connection is successfully established.
If you have not paired your device with any sonar
before, you will see the following message on the
screen:
Your device isnt paired with any sonars. Consult
the Help videos for instructions on pairing.

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Turning on sonar on your iOS device:
After starting the FishHunter (iOS) application,
select the Sonar button on the bottom menu. If a
Bluetooth connection has been established between
your mobile device and your sonar and you have
successfully connected with your sonar, you will see
the following screen:

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

Checking the Landscape mode if you prefer to view
the sonar screen in the horizontal orientation.
Leaving it unchecked will result in your sonar
screen displayed in portrait mode.
Click on the name of your sonar under the list of
Connected Sonars to turn on the sonar
immediately.
The FishHunter iOS app automatically connects to
any available sonar it was previously paired to.
Thus, the list of Connected Sonars only shows
sonars that are available, regardless of how many
sonars you have previously paired to.
If there are no available sonars in the list of
Connected Sonars, the app will inform you to
please connect your sonar.

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How to read raw sonar screen:

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1: Ultrasound transmission line. On the screen, this
is the water surface.
2: BLUE - The color blue means that there is
nothing (no object) there to reflect sound.
3: GREEN - All colors except blue (such as green,
yellow or red) indicate that there is something in
that space... Is it a fish?
4: This shows the mapped bottom of the water body.

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How to read fishview sonar screen:

Connecting SONA.r to your phone

1. The X button lets you go back to the previous
screen (iOS device only)
2. This indicates the water depth.
3. This indicates the water temperature.
4. This shows the battery life of the sonar.
5. Clicking on this button allows you to adjust
recording, depth, sounds, left scale/right scale,
raw data/fishview mode, battery life indicator,
bottom display, and unit of measurement settings.
6. The Take Photo option allows you to take a
screenshot of the sonar data on the screen.
7. The Drop Pin button allows you to drop a pin
on the map.
8. The ON button indicates that the sonar has
been turned on. Click on it to turn it off.
9. The fish symbol means that there could
potentially be a fish in the indicated area.
10. This area indicates the mapped bottom of the
water body.
11. This ruler helps you determine the depth of
each fish.

SONAR CARE
ATTENTION
Please operate this device where the
temperature is between -30C and 40 C (22F to 104 F). Extreme low or high
temperature conditions might temporarily
shorten battery life or cause the device to
alter its behavior to regulate its
temperature.
Store the device where the temperature is
between -5C and 30 C (23F to 86 F).
Dont leave the device in your car, because
temperature in parked cars can exceed this
range.
Taking Care of the Sonar:
1. After retrieving the sonar from the water,
simply pull up the rubber skin with your
hands/fingers so that it is back to its
original place. Since the sonar is wet, it
should be easy to pull the skin up.
2. Next, rinse the sonar with fresh water
(especially if the sonar has been deployed in
salty water).
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SONAR CARE
3. Make sure the 3 tiny stainless steel pads
on the bottom of the sonar are completely
clean and shiny, and do not have any salt
residues on them.
4. Dry the sonar completely with a dry towel
before charging or putting it in storage.

WARRANTY
FishHunter Limited Warranty
This product has been manufactured and
tested to the highest quality standards by
FishHunter Inc. This Limited Warranty
offered by FishHunter Inc. covers defects in
material or workmanship in new
FishHunter Inc. products. This warranty
extends to the original purchaser only and
is non-transferable. Only consumers
purchasing FishHunter Inc. products from
authorized FishHunter Inc. retailers or
resellers or through the FishHunter Inc.
website may obtain coverage under our
limited warranties.
What is covered?
FishHunter Inc. warrants this product
against defects in material or workmanship
as follows:
FishHunter Inc. will replace at no charge for
parts only or, at its option, replace any
product or part of the product that proves
defective because of improper workmanship
and/or material, under normal installation,
use, service and maintenance. If FishHunter
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WARRANTY
Inc. is unable to provide a replacement and
repair is not practical or cannot be made in
a timely fashion, FishHunter Inc. may elect
to refund the purchase price in exchange for
the return of the product.
How Long Does The Coverage Last?
Our warranty periods are 3 months from
the documented date of purchase,
depending on the type of product and where
it was purchased.
What Our Warranty Does Not Cover?
Our warranties do not cover any problem
that is caused by:
A. Conditions, malfunctions or damage not
resulting from defects in material or
workmanship.
B. Conditions, malfunctions or damage
resulting from normal wear and tear,
improper installation, improper
maintenance, misuse, abuse, negligence,
accident or alteration.
C. Accessories, connected materials and
products, or related products not
manufactured by FishHunter Inc.

WARRANTY
This limited warranty is void if a product is
returned with removed, damaged or
tampered labels or any alterations
(including removal of any component or
external cover).
How to File a Claim?
FishHunter Inc. will not provide any
warranty coverage unless claims are made
in compliance with all terms of the
controlling warranty statement included
with your product, and you follow proper
return procedure. To request warranty
service, you will need to provide:
1. The sales receipt or other evidence of the
date and place of purchase.
2. A description of the problem.
3. Delivery of the product or the defective
part, postage prepaid and carefully packed
and insured, to FishHunter Inc., 5520
Explorer Drive, 4th Floor, Mississauga, ON
L4W 5L1
When warranty service is completed, any
repaired or replacement product or part will
be returned to you postage prepaid.
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WARRANTY

Customers who have a claim can provide

information related to the problem on the
Contact page. The company may request
that a customer provide evidence
supporting the claim.
REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT (OR, IN
LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES, REFUND OF
THE PURCHASE PRICE) AS PROVIDED
UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS THE
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE
PURCHASER.
FISHHUNTER INC. NEITHER ASSUMES
NOR AUTHORIZES ANY PERSON TO
CREATE FOR IT ANY OTHER OBLIGATION
OR LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THIS
PRODUCT.
The laws of Toronto, in the Province of
Ontario Canada govern FishHunter Inc. and
this warranty.

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CONTACT
info@shhunter.com
www.shhunter.com