There are four basic display modes: Normal, Normal + Text, Normal + Echo Sounder and Normal + Signal on R/B mark. In the Normal + E/S mode, you can instantly see where the target is located relative to your vessel. Frequently used functions such as EBL/VRM, Auto Tilt, Off-center, Range, Gain, Event Marks are selected by simply pressing touchkeys on the control unit. TX output, Pulselength, TX cycle and TVG are set by menu selection for operation flexibility. In addition, the CSHLBB/55 has a multi-lingual menu display selectable from English, Spanish, Danish, Italian, French and Dutch for more user-friendly operation.

When connected with appropriate sensors such as GPS, heading sensor/gyro and E/S together with an optional interface board, the CSHLBB/55 displays own ship's position, speed, course, heading, and water temperature.