Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
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Thank You!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the Warranty section included in this manual. We encourage you to read this installation and operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product. Contact our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or visit our website at www.humminbird.com.
WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects. WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty. Handling and/or opening this unit may result in exposure to lead, in the form of solder. WARNING! This product contains lead, a chemical known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects and other reproductive harm.
DualBeam PLUSTM, Fish ID+TM, Humminbird®, HumminbirdPCTM, RTS® Window, SmartCast®, WhiteLine®, X-PressTM Menu, Structure ID®, WideSide® and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®. © 2005 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
900 SeriesTM Introduction 1 Getting Started - Using Your 900 SeriesTM 23
How the 900 SeriesTM Works .................................................................................................. 1 Side Imaging Sonar .................................................................................................................... 1 DualBeam PLUSTM Sonar .......................................................................................................... 1 GPS and Cartography (987c SI Combo models only) ............................................................ 2 Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot ........................................................................................ 2 Accessory Bus .............................................................................................................................. 3 Powering Up the Control Head .......................................................................................... 23 What's on the Sonar Display .............................................................................................. 24 Understanding Sonar History ............................................................................................ 25 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ........................................................................................ 25 Sonar Bottom Presentation .................................................................................................. 25
Understanding Side Imaging
26
Installation Overview Control Head Installation
3 4
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head .................................................................................... 5 In-Dash Mounting the Control Head.................................................................................... 8 Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat .............................................. 10
What's on the Side Imaging Display ................................................................................ 27 Side Imaging Technology: How It Works ........................................................................ 28 Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation.................................................................... 28
Key Functions
31
Transducer Installation
11
Transom Transducer Installation ........................................................................................ 12 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ............................................................................ 16 Test and Finish the Transducer Installation .................................................................... 17
GPS Receiver Installation (987c SI Combo models only)
18
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem.................................................. 18 Access Under Mounting Location ...................................................................................... 19 No Access Under Mounting Location ................................................................................ 19 Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation .................................. 20
POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................................. 31 VIEW Key...................................................................................................................................... 31 MENU Key.................................................................................................................................... 31 4-WAY Cursor Control Key...................................................................................................... 32 View Preset Keys ...................................................................................................................... 32 EXIT Key........................................................................................................................................ 32 INFO Key (987c SI Combo models only) .................................................................................. 32 MARK/GOTO Key (987c SI Combo models only) .................................................................. 33 ZOOM (+/- Key) (987c SI Combo models only) .................................................................... 33
Views
33
Speed Accessory Installation Testing the System Installation
20 22
Views and Readouts................................................................................................................ 34 Sonar View.................................................................................................................................. 34 Sonar Zoom View .................................................................................................................... 35 Split Sonar View ...................................................................................................................... 36 Side Imaging View .................................................................................................................. 36 Side/Sonar Combo View........................................................................................................ 37 Bird's Eye View (987c SI Combo models only) ...................................................................... 38
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Chart/Bird's Eye Combo View (987c SI Combo models only) .......................................... 38 Chart View (987c SI Combo models only) .............................................................................. 39 Chart/Sonar Combo View (987c SI Combo models only) ................................................ 39 Chart/Side Combo View (987c SI Combo models only).................................................... 40 Chart Orientation (987c SI Combo models only) ................................................................ 40 Lower Range .............................................................................................................................. 52 Chart Speed .............................................................................................................................. 52 Zoom Level (Sonar Zoom View, 981c SI models only) .......................................................... 52 Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View only) .................................................................................... 53 Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On) .................................... 53 Sonar Colors................................................................................................................................ 53
Viewing Cartography (987c SI Combo models only) Navigation (987c SI Combo models only)
40 41
Side Imaging X-PressTM Menu
54
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks ............................................................................................ 42 Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint ........................................................................................ 42 Navigate to a Waypoint or Position .................................................................................. 43 Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .......................................................................... 44 Save, Edit or Delete a Route ................................................................................................ 45 Save or Clear a Current Track .............................................................................................. 45 Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks ...................................................................................... 45
Active Side .................................................................................................................................. 54 Split Position .............................................................................................................................. 54 SI Side .......................................................................................................................................... 55 SI Sensitivity .............................................................................................................................. 55 SI Range ...................................................................................................................................... 55 Chart Speed .............................................................................................................................. 55 SI Colors ...................................................................................................................................... 56
The Menu System Start-Up Options Menu
46 47
Navigation X-PressTM Menu (987c SI Combo models only)
56
Normal Operation.................................................................................................................... 48 Simulator .................................................................................................................................. 48 System Status .......................................................................................................................... 48 Self Test........................................................................................................................................ 48 Accessory Test............................................................................................................................ 49 GPS Diagnostic View (987c SI Combo models only) .......................................................... 49
Sonar X-PressTM Menu
50
Active Side .................................................................................................................................. 57 Split Position .............................................................................................................................. 57 Save Current Track .................................................................................................................. 57 Clear Current Track .................................................................................................................. 57 Save Current Route (Only When Navigating) ...................................................................... 58 Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating) .................................................................... 58 Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating) ........................................................................ 58 Remove Target (Only If a Target is Active) ............................................................................ 58 Remove Grid (Only If a Grid is Active) ........................................... ...
