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Humminbird 917C Fish Finder User Manual

1. 1 Highlight Split Position on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the size of the left side of a split screen Left 30 40 50 60 70 Right Default 50 Save Current Track SAVE CURRENT TRACK P Save Current Track allows you to save the current track being displayed After the current track is saved a new current track is started To Save Current Track 1 Highlight Save Current Track on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current track 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To save the current track press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel saving the current track press the LEFT Cursor key Clear Current Track CLEAR CURRENT TRACK gt Clear Current Track allows you to clear the current track being displayed and start a new track at the present position To Clear Current Track 1 Highlight Clear Current Track on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate clearing the current track 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To clear the current track press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel clearing the current track press the LEFT Cursor key oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 64 SAVE CURRENT ROUTE gt Only when navigating Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displa
2. 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 46 CHART SIDE COMBO VIEW 987c SI Combo models only Chart Side Combo View shows regular chart information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen You can perform any of the functions for either of these views but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side see Navigation X Press Menu Active Side or Side Imaging X Press Menu Active Side for more information A green arrow points to the side that is active You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen see Navigation X Press Menu Split Position or Side Imaging X Press Menu Split Position for more information NOTE See Side Imaging View and Chart View for more information about each side of this view Chart Side Combo View bt kai Lae CHARLOTTE pwn HARBOR Depth Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Reference Water Surface Temperature Speed of Boat Side View Window O Shadows Topography Changes Bottom Return O Chart View Window Boat Icon 10 Cartography Q 40 CHART ORIENTATION 987c SI Combo models only All the chart views allow you to choose the orientation of the chart When North Up orientation is selected True North is shown at the top of the display In other words objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat When Course Up orientation is selected the direction of motion of the boat is show
3. 1 Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Alarm Tone setting High Medium Low Default Medium 74 lt gt had 3 Setup k d E Setup Menu SETUP MENU TAB From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode and what accessories are attached to the unit 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 81 F Units Depth UNITS DEPTH q Feet p Units Depth selects the units of measure for all depth related readouts To change the Units Depth setting 1 Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth setting Meters International Models Only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models Units Temp UNITS TEMP y International only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature related readouts International Models Only To change the Units Temp setting 1 Highlight Units Temp on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Temp setting Celsius Fahrenheit Default Celsius 15 Units Distance UNITS DISTANCE
4. gt Tracks allows you to view the Tracks submenu Tracks Edt gt To view the Tracks Submenu 1 Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks submenu Tracks Tracks Submenu The Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices Edit allows you to select a previously saved track and edit its name Delete allows you to delete a track from a list of previously saved tracks Visibility allows you to display or hide each saved track WAYPOINTS Waypoints gt Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints Create P submenu Waypoints Submenu To view the Waypoints Submenu 1 Highlight Waypoints on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Waypoints submenu The Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices Create allows you to create a new waypoint and edit it immediately The current boat position will be used as the default but you can set the coordinates to any valid position The Icon used to represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views can also be changed 66 Edit allows you to choose from a list of previously saved waypoints then edit the Name Position Latitude and Longitude and select the Icon that will be used to represent the waypoint in the Chart and Combo Views Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints Go To allows
5. 82 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting the Humminbird Customer Resource Center please read the following section Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair 900 Series Doesn t Power Up If your 900 Series doesn t power up use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details making sure that e the power cable is properly connected to the 900 Series control head e the power cable is wired correctly with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground e the fuse is operational e the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts Correct any known problems including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring or actually replacing the battery if necessary 900 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly started 900 Series to go into Normal operating mode automatically If when you power up the 900 Series it goes into Simulator mode automatically even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks e Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your 900 Series check to make sure that the transducer cable i
6. NOTE Trackpoint Interval works in conjunction with Track Min Distance Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track To change the Trackpoint Interval setting 1 Highlight Trackpoint Interval on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Trackpoint Interval setting 1 second 5 seconds 10 seconds 15 seconds 30 seconds or 60 seconds Default 15 seconds NOTE During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 74 Track Min Distance 16ft TRACK MIN DISTANCE 1 300 Advanced Track Min Distance allows you to set a minimum distance of travel before a trackpoint is added to the track NOTE Track Min Distance works in conjunction with Trackpoint Interval Both conditions must be met before a trackpoint is added to the current track To change the Track Minimum Distance setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Track Min Distance on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Track Min Distance setting 1 to 300 feet or 1 to 100 meters International Units Only Default 16 ft 5 m NOTE During slow travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to in
7. www humminbird com Product Support Transducer Exchange for more information e Determine transducer mounting location NOTE Due to the wide variety of hulls only general instructions are presented in this e Mount the bracket to the boat installation guide Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be e Attach the pivot to the transducer evaluated prior to installation In addition to the parts supplied you will need a hand drill with various bits a socket wrench 5 16 or 8 mm a Phillips head screwdriver and marine grade silicone sealant e Adjust the running position of the transducer e Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket NOTE When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use e Route the transducer cable progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating e Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant 6 gt WARNING Do not touch an active transducer during operation as this may cause physical Stepped Hull discomfort and may result in personal injury in the form of tissue damage Handle the transducer only when the power to the control head is off Rivets Strakes Deadrise Angle To determine transducer mounting location NOTE If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise trolling motor installa
8. do NOT overtighten as this will not improve water resistance and may damage the cover Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before beginning the installation process ACCESSORY BUS Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your 900 Series Accessories plug directly into the 900 Series enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link Additional tabs and menu choices will be added to the menu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit In addition gt multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously See Accessories Menu Tab and 900 Series Accessories in this manual as well as your accessory Operations Manual for additional details Accessory Bus NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 10 f The 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring this can be used to route cables Be sure to route the cable as far as practical from the antenna cable of VHF radios or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference The transducer and GPS receiver cables should not be cut and
9. 11 40 AM Page 43 f SIDE SONAR COMBO VIEW a Siae oniar Senko View e ae 20 100 Left Side Sonar Combo View shows regular sonar information and side imaging sonar Q information in a combination split screen You can perform any of the functions for either of these views but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side see Sonar X Press Menu Active Side or Side Imaging X Press Menu Active Side for more information You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen see Sonar X Press Menu Split Position or Side Imaging X Press Menu Split x lt Position for more information i rT be In this view you can change which side you look at the sensitivity of the sonar to allow you to see more or less the range of the side beams the scrolling speed of the chart and the color scheme of the display all from the Side Imaging X Press menu See Side Imaging X Press Menu for more information NOTE See Side Imaging View and Sonar View for more information about each side of this view Depth Water Column QO Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Reference Shadows 6 gt Water Surface Temperature Topography Changes Q Speed Bottom Return fish ip Boat Icon C 3 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 44 BIRD S EYE VIEW 987c SI Combo models only Bird s Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart land co
10. 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 11 f GIMBAL MOUNTING THE CONTROL HEAD If you are gimbal mounting the Humminbird 900 Series you can pre assemble the unit in order to plan the best mounting location Q Washer Gimbal Knob Gimbal Bracket O Expansion ports use for future accessories Parts and tools specific to gimbal mounting are e Gimbal mounting bracket and screws e Gimbal mounting knobs and washers Phillips head screwdriver e 5 16 8mm socket wrench or flat head screw driver Hand drill with various drill bits Marine grade silicone sealant 1 Place the control head into the gimbal bracket Make sure that the straight side of the gimbal arm is against the back side of the control head 2 Place a 1 25 mm diameter black washer on the gimbal knob and then thread the knob and washer into the housing Tighten the gimbal knob to secure the 900 Series control head to the mount Repeat step 2 for the other side You can now place the control head in various locations to decide which is best for mounting Rotating the mounting bracket to the top of the control head will allow for overhead mounting The chosen mounting area should allow for sufficient room so the control head can pivot through the full tilt range and allow for easy removal and installation NOTE You can drill the cable pass hole underneath the gimbal bracket allowing you to thread the cables through the knock out holes i
11. AM Page 95 a Contact the Humminbird Customer Resource Center in any of the following ways By Telephone Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard Time 1 800 633 1468 By e mail typically we respond to your e mail within three business days custserv johnsonoutdoors com For direct shipping our address is Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA YYRUMMINBIRD 89
12. MENU key is used to access the menu system Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu X Press Menu Press the MENU key once for the X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access frequently used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system When the X Press Menu is displayed you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice As soon as you alter a parameter using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys the X Press Menu will collapse 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 38 temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately Reactivate the X Press Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys Main Menu Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System The Main Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Setup Views and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System If you have a 987c SI Combo model your menu tabs will also include Navigation and Chart Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab then use the DOWN or UP key to select the menu item and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting 4 WAY CURSOR CONTROL KEY 3 The 4 WAY Cursor Control Key has multiple functions depending on the
13. Models Only Time Format selects a 12 hour or 24 hour format for the time of day displayed when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts To change the Time Format 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Time Format on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format 12 hour 24 hour Default 12 hour DATE FORMAT Advanced 987c SI Combo models International only Date Format 4 _ mm dd yy gt Date Format changes the date format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode International Models Only Date Format selects the format for the date display when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts To change the Date Format 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Date Format on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Date Format mm dd yy dd mm yy or yy mm dd Default mm dd yy 80 NMEA Output NMEA OUTPUT of gt Advanced NMEA Output turns the NMEA output on or off This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode The following NMEA sentences are output DPT Depth MIW Water Temperature GLL Lat Lon Position GGA GPS Fix Data RMC Recommended Minimum Speci
14. On s ssssssssssssssssssssssessssssess Viewing Cartography 987c SI Combo models only 40 S O a E EEE Navigation 987c SI Combo models only 41 aie Imaging aLL je E EE AE T E A E E E A EE E Waypoints Routes and TACKS serecoicucsccrnsesrcnrsadescaraigercneaiaanierisoneaeocntnuinictins 42 Split Position Save Edit or Delete a WayDOIN sovstosssarsnnnnannvarunaneannen 47 pt A ages EENE A E N A ka YS ae e A E EE sree cece ee Navigate to a Waypoint or POSITION essssssssssssssssscececccessesescessesssssmtttsnnsnssssessseseee 43 SI Sensitivit Adda Waypoint A svossosuvssrsssursnnnnnen 44 a gt V E E E A eye Fan A Rte ce AS EIT e EENE etre taster NENAS E ott anastasia ENEN A A CACIA e e EE NE E E E E E Dae OF E A E TE aee a E EA 45 cI Colors Elif DEI EGY PGC AES cst cetecoteceecancecnce ee eee ence 45 is a en en ee eee ee The Menu System 46 Navigation X Press Menu 987c SI Combo models only ahs 6 oe E EN E Start Up Options Menu 4l Split POSILION ssssssstssensesntnstnstninntnntninstnntnetninntnineinntnetninntnetetnetnee Normal OCT U OA seenen anaE EEEE 48 E A O ae A O E E EEE 48 ea e SCM oee E E E N US a A E sees ersten eee 48 Save Current Route Only When Navigating ssisisssssisisisosississscsssssisssississsiasissinssens T acter esesceeeeettec sec cceeaecec ar cesecete cet tecee tee tecaeeten ectenenneeicetessmentte cee nereessmteeeeas 48 Skip Next Waypoint Only When Navigating ssseessscsscsssssssssesssssessnsscessssssseesnssseeensee
15. SI Combo Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with Chartplotter Maps and Side Imaging and Dual Frequency Transducer GPS Receiver included HOW THE 900 SERIES WORKS Sonar technology is based on sound waves The 900 Series Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure bottom contour and composition as well as depth directly below the transducer Your 900 Series Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location size and composition of an object Sonar is very fast A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft 70 m and back again in less than of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal SIDE IMAGING SONAR Your 900 Series 987c SI Combo and 981c SI use Side Imaging sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large area of water including detailed bottom topography and fish attracting structure orientation The Side Imaging transducer returns are processed into an image similar to an aerial photograph Typically the Side Imaging sonar searches an area that is 240 feet wide with a depth limitation of 100 feet See What s on the Side Imaging Display and Understanding Side Imaging for more information DUALBEAM PLUS SONAR Your 900 Series is shipped with a 200 50
16. Simulator To set the Simulation Position 1 Activate the cursor and move it to the coordinates from where you want simulation to start NOTE The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work 2 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Set Simulation Position on the Navigation main menu 3 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the Simulation Position setting A confirmation dialog box will appear to allow you to change your mind or to confirm your choice If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure you will see an error message Exit the menu set the cursor then try again 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 77 a SET MAP OFFSET gt Advanced ee er Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the 900 Series NOTE The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used ALARMS MENU TAB From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms tab will be the default selection NOTE When an alarm is triggered you can silence it by pressing any key The alarm will be silenced and To change the Map Offset setting will not be triggered again until a new instance of the ees alarm condition is detected 1 Activate the cursor and move it location where the Map Offset will be
17. applied NOTE The cursor must be active in order for this procedure to work 2 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Set Map Offset on the Navigation main menu 3 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to set the Map Offset A confirmation dialog box will appear to allow you to change your mind or to confirm your choice If the cursor was not active before you began this procedure you will see an error message Exit the menu set the cursor then try again in b Advanced Clear Map Offset allows you to clear the Map Offset Clear Map Offset is only accessible if a Map Offset is currently active To Clear Map Offset 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Clear Map Offset on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to clear the Map Offset 71 Alarms Menu 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 78 Depth Alarm off DEPTH ALARM Off 100 Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting To change the Depth Alarm setting 1 Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting OFF 1 to 100 feet or 0 5 to 30 meters International Models Only Default OFF FISH ID ALARM Fish ID Alarm sounds when the 900 Series detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish
18. care should be used not to damage the cable insulation Basic installation tasks that you must perform include e Installing the control head choosing either gimbal or in dash mounting Installing the transducer choosing either the transom mount or trolling motor mounting method Installing the GPS Receiver if included Installing the Speed accessory if included e Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position The supplied Humminbird transducer uses a two piece kickup mounting bracket In addition if you purchased a 987c SI Combo model you will want to install the included an GPS antenna NOTE Accessories may require a separate purchase You can visit our website at www humminbird com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 CONTROL HEAD INSTALLATION You have two choices for mounting your 900 Series control head Accessory Bus Osan speed through water e Gimbal mounting where you use a surface on the boat such as the dash to optional Y Cable GPS Receiver mount the control head so that it can be tilted up or down or NMEA 0183 Weathersense e In dash mounting where you cut a hole in the dash in order to allow the control Power smartCast Wireless Sonar Link head to be recessed into the dash and the control head cannot be moved after mounting Temperature 98x Manual
19. effect of this on the display is that a single object may appear as two separate entities when in reality it is one continuous object See Submerged Bridge A Closer Perspective and the Submerged Bridge graphics on the next page for examples of this oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 35 Submerged Bridge Creek Channel and New Bridge Piling New bridge pilings Creek channel Possible drop off Submerged timber Right 240 Submerged tree Submerged ravine 29 Submerged Bridge A Closer Perspective IE e Right 100 Submerged Bridge Submerged Bridge Alternative Perspective a1 100 Left Right 100 2 35 sm mph 11 0 4 3 L in Hg mK lt gt 30 3 FF mp 3 0 Submerged Bridge 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 36 Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber Plus Bait Fish 100 Left Right 100 N eset Bait fish Standing and fallen timber Dumped logs Submerged barge Submerged Swimming Pool swimming pool 30 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 37 KEY FUNCTIONS Your 900 Series user interface consists of a set of easy to use keys that work with various on screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience Regardless of model your control head will have the following common keys e POWER LIGHT key e EXIT key e VIEW
20. following Wednesday units received Monday are typically shipped by Thursday etc All repair work is performed by factory trained technicians to meet exacting factory specifications Factory serviced units go through the same rigorous testing and quality control inspections as new production units After the original warranty period a standard flat rate service charge will be assessed for each repair physical damage and missing parts are not included Any repairs made after the original warranty will be warranted for an additional 90 days after service has been performed by our factory technicians You can contact our Customer Resource Center or visit our website to verify the flat rate repair fee for your product visit the Product Support section http www humminbird com We reserve the right to deem any product unserviceable when replacement parts are no longer available or impossible to obtain This Service Policy is valid in the United States only This applies only to Humminbird products returned to our factory in Eufaula Alabama This Service Policy is subject to change without notice 98x Manual 531376 1 A gxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 92 RETURNING YOUR UNIT FOR SERVICE Before sending your unit in for repair please contact the factory either by phone or by email to obtain a Repair Authorization Number for your unit Please have your product model name and serial number available before calling the factory If you co
21. has multiple functions depending on the situation e Ifan alarm is sounding pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view e Ifa menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu system e Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order e If Freeze Frame is active pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display e Ifthe Cursor is active pressing EXIT will remove the cursor from the display INFO KEY 987c SI Combo models only Press the INFO key while in any navigation view to display information about objects that are nearest to an active cursor 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd Nearest Port gt 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 39 If the cursor is not active the following menu will be displayed Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select Nearest Port Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current Station then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested information NOTE The builtin UniMap does not contain Port Tide or Current information This information is only available from optional purchase MMC SD cards MARK GOTO KEY 987c SI Combo models only Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint either at the current boat location or if the Cursor is active at the current Cursor location Ifthe Cursor is active pressing the GOTO key while in any vi
22. head is now ready for operation IN DASH MOUNTING THE CONTROL HEAD If you are in dash mounting the control head start by placing the components on the surfaces where you intend to install them before installation Make sure that the surfaces you have chosen provide adequate protection trom wave shock and that all cables can reach the control head NOTE If a cable is too short for your application extension cables are available Call Humminbird Customer Support at 1 800 633 1468 for more information Parts and tools specific to In dash mounting are e In dash mount bracket and threaded rods e In dash mounting foam pads e In dash mounting template e Reciprocating saw for cutting dash material e Masking tape to hold mounting template in place 1 Locate a suitable flat area of the dash to mount the control head The control a head requires a depth of at least 3 inches 89 mm 2 Tape the paper In Dash Mounting template to the desired in dash mounting location 3 Ata location inside the dotted line on the template drill a hole large enough to insert blade of reciprocating saw Carefully begin cutting toward the dotted line then follow the dotted line around the template Remove the template when finished 4 Insert and tighten the two threaded rods into the two threaded inserts located on the back side of the control head Peel off the adhesive backed foam pads and place them on the back of the control head make sure
23. kHz DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide 74 area of coverage DualBeam PLUS sonar returns can be blended together viewed separately or compared side by side DualBeam PLUS is ideal for a wide range of conditions from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and transducer installation 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 8 GPS AND CARTOGRAPHY With 987c SI Combo models only Your 987c SI Combo model uses GPS and sonar to determine your position display it on a grid and provide detailed underwater information The Global Positioning System GPS is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U S Department of Defense GPS was originally intended for military use however civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities typically within 10 meters depending on conditions This means that 95 of the time the GPS receiver will read a location within 10 meters of your actual position The GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS the Wide Area Augmentation System EGNOS the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service and MSAS the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System satellites if they are available in your area GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth Your present position is d
24. left the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view As the depth changes the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view The Zoom Level or magnification is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions see Sonar X Press Menu Zoom Level Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar Zoom View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll 35 Sonar Zoom View FE MIIA PIGS 2 10 m mph QO 16 2 7 F vy f 1 Depth Upper Depth Range Full Range View Q Triplog Upper Depth Range Zoom View Temperature Zoom Preview Box Q Speed Full Range View Q Zoomed View O Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Full Range View Q Lower Depth Range Zoom View 12 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 42 SPLIT SONAR VIEW Split Sona
25. left side of a split screen see Sonar X Press Menu Split Position or Navigation X Press Menu Split Position for more information NOTE See Bird s Eye View and Chart View for more information about each side of this view Chart Bird s Eye Combo View Ift N 25 43 870 gt Ow 080 12 018 24 HDG O 303 OF mph Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Depth 2 HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to Distance to the Cursor Q North Reference Bearing to the Cursor Bird s Eye Window Cartography Boat Icon Active Cursor Q Track Breadcrumb Trail Chart Window Q 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 45 CHART VIEW 987c SI Combo models only Chart View shows cartography from the builtin UniMap or an optional MMC map for the area surrounding your current position The current track also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail showing where the boat has been along with saved tracks waypoints and the current route when navigating are overlaid on the chart You can use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to shift pan the chart to another area You can use the ZOOM keys to zoom in and out You can use the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor Chart View with Active Cursor lft gt O N 25 43 786 W 080 4960 _ _ 259 Ae O EY IBISEAYNE 913 lie f SHAPPER CREEK CANAL SS Depth Distance
26. more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If SI Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish To adjust the SI Sensitivity 1 Highlight SI Sensitivity on the Side Imaging X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the SI Sensitivity setting Auto 1 to 20 where Low 1 High 20 Default Auto ES SI Range 20m SI RANGE 2 I 20 Si Range sets the deepest range that will displayed in the Side Imaging views The range must be set manually The SI Range menu choice can only be accessed from the Side Imaging Views To adjust the SI Range 1 From any Side Imaging View highlight SI Range on the Side Imaging X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the SI Range setting 6 to 360 feet 1 to 60 fathoms or 2 to 120 meters International Models Only Default 150 feet 25 fathoms or 50 meters X Chart Speed 5 CHART SPEED C vitra Chart Speed determines the speed at which the side sonar information moves down the display and consequently the amo
27. of the sonar return For example rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because of their relative density Upward slopes that face the transducer reflect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer You can find a number of easily recognizable features on the Side Imaging display that allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure including the following items IG 100 Left 2 3 15M4 5 67 Triplog 1 14 mph 4 6 a 5 In Hg Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Timer Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Triplog Distance Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Average Speed Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Barometric Pressure Requires optional purchase WeatherSense O Temperature water surface temperature Speed if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the 900 Series can display the speed of the boat and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled 21 P O The water column shows the relative depth of the water under the boat at a given time Variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the boat passes over Shadows result from a lack of reflected sonar from a particular area and can be more valuable for interpretation than the sonar refle
28. on type electrical connectors not included that match the terminal on the fuse panel Attach the black wire to ground and the red wire to positive 12 VDC power NOTE Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the contro head at the beginning of this procedure 1b If you need to wire the control head directly to a battery obtain and install an inline fuse holder and a 2 5 to 3 Amp fuse not included for the protection of the unit Humminbird is not responsible for over voltage or over current failures NOTE In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics a separate power source such as a second battery may be necessary You are now ready to install the transducer Find the section that refers to your specific transducer installation method 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 17 f TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION Transducer Position There are two different installation methods for your transducer Transom Transducer e Trolling Motor Transducer Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using The Side Imaging transducer has some special requirements because of its side viewing capabilities e The Side Imaging transducer must NOT have anything obstructing the view of the side looking beams i e nothing can be in the line of sight of these beams not a hull motor or other transducer etc aE In
29. showing the cartography at different scales The scale is indicated on the left side of the display If you zoom in beyond the available chart data the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is amplified to reflect the scale selected If you zoom in so far that no cartography is available a lat lon grid will be drawn instead Chart Info Use the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart If the cursor is active you will see information about the chart objects located near the cursor If the cursor is not active the Chart Info menu will appear You can select the nearest port the nearest tide station or the nearest current station to see information about any of these objects NOTE The built in UniMap does not contain any Port Tide or Current information This information is only available from optional purchase MMC SD cards 4 Nearest Port The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the port position The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position Nearest Tide Station Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today s date A tide grap
30. the location of each visible GPS satellite with its After you have completed the installation of the control head transducer and any satellite number and a signal strength bar A dark grey bar indicates that the other accessories such as the GPS receiver and have made all the cabling connections satellite is being used to determine your current position A light gray bar required you must test the installation before using the system Thorough testing indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used See should be performed with the boat in the water however you can confirm basic System Status for more information about the GPS Diagnostic View operation initially with the boat out of the water as well NOTE The GPS Diagnostic View is only available on the 987c SI Combo model 22 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 29 f GETTING STARTED USING YOUR 900 SERIES POWERING UP THE CONTROL HEAD Your 900 Series Fishing System user interface is easy to use A combination of keys Turn on your 900 Series control head by pressing the POWER key The Title screen is different views and situation specific customizable menus allows you to control what displayed until the 900 Series begins operation Your 900 Series will begin Normal you see on the color display Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions or Simulator operation depending on the presence or absence of a transducer Vi
31. to 10 0 degrees Default 0 0 or Off 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 85 Speed Calibration 0 SPEED CALIBRATION 20 EE 20 Advanced Speed Paddlewheel only Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered and will appear in the menu if a Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once when the unit is in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Speed Calibration setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Speed Calibration on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Speed Calibration setting 20 to 20 Default 0 Local Time Zone LOCAL TIME ZONE 4L EST UTC 5 gt Advanced 987c SI Combo models only Local Time Zone selects your time zone in reference to the time reported by the GPS receiver when Time Date is selected as a Digital Readout on the Sonar View see Select Readouts This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Local Time Zone 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Local Time Zone on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone Default EST UTC 5 Eastern Standard Time Daylight Saving Time DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME Off p Advanced 987c SI Combo models only Daylight Saving Time
32. to confirm deletion before the track is actually deleted Hide or display a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Visibility and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to hide or display and use the Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible Press the EXIT key to return to the Tracks submenu 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 52 THE MENU SYSTEM The menu system is divided into easy to use menu modules The main components of the menu system are Start Up Options Menu Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start Up Options menu See Start Up Options Menu Z Sensitivity 10 X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to GD 20 access the settings that are changed frequently Upper Range without having to navigate through the whole menu system Press the MENU key once to display the X Press Menu When you select a menu item from the XPress Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the Up or Down Cursor keys to reactivate the ee X Press Menu X Press Menu NOTE The X Press Menu choices will vary depending on which view is active when you press the MENU key as well as whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode Either the Sonar Side Imaging or Navigation X Press Menu will appear depending on the view you are in Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are g
33. to select the Navigation tab Select Waypoints and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints submenu Program a specific position as a waypoint To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position from the Waypoints submenu select the Create option and press the RIGHT Cursor key Use the Cursor keys to program a waypoint name latitude longitude and icon before selecting Save Edit a waypoint From the Waypoints submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of saved waypoints Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to changes values once you are in a field In the Waypoint Name Latitude and Longitude fields use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number All upper and lower case letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation characters In the Waypoint Icon field use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the icon used to represent the waypoint on the Combo and Chart Views You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes To make it easier to select a waypoint select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort order e Name shows the waypoints alphabetically e Time shows the most recently created waypoint first e Distance
34. you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be 2 Clean the paddlewheel by disengaging the axial clip from the housing wedge highlighted and you will have to start again E i a Pehle n y et page ania aleve TOM INE 2 Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test including unit a a eet ine ir a meen ie serial number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total 3 Clean the removed paddlewheel with a mild solution of biodegradable soap or hours of operation and the input voltage See System Status for more hot water Clean the wheel well of debris and or algae at this time information about the Self Test o l 3 From the System Status screen view accessory connections by pressing the 4 Once you have cleaned the paddlewheel you may re insert it into the housing VIEW key See System Status for more information about the Accessory Test Next slide the axial clip back into the holes then rotate it backwards to lock it into place with the wedge in the housing NOTE The speed accessory if attached will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 900 Series was powered up NOTE The paddlewheel must be oriented so that it is scooping the water 4 From the System Status screen see a GPS Diagnostic View by pressing the View key GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS TESTING THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION receiver The sky chart shows
35. 1 Combo models only 001 03 483 GPS Diagnostic View which is only available when a GPS Receiver is attached to you 11 3 7 094 uep sort 900 Series shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal O sy ae ene aoa strength bar A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your Satellite Being Used Satellite Being Monitored Q current position A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used 49 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 56 3 KP Active Side SONAR X PRESS MENU a ACTIVE SIDE The Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the 4 _ Left oD Active Side allows you to select which side of a gt settings most frequently used Press the MENU Combo View will be active key presses will only affect the active side of the screen key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access When a menu is displayed the non active side of the screen will be grayed out at any the Sonar X Press Menu other time a green arrow will point to the active side Combo Views usually display sonar on the left with charts or Bird s Eye usually on the right The Active Side menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system l e ps a h A choic
36. 15 m 2 Confirm the cable length is good and route the cable from the receiver to the control head If holes are required to route the cable they must be 3 4 19 mm to allow for the cable connector Secure the NMEA pigtail with electrical tape NOTE Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage 3 The GPS receiver has two wire routing notches Use the cable notch closest to the intended cable route 4 With the cable routed position the GPS receiver in the planned mounting location and mark the mounting holes with a pencil or punch 5 Move the GPS receiver to the side and drill the two 9 64 3 5 mm pilot holes 6 Align the GPS receiver s screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the 8 1 1 4 32 mm Phillips head screws Hand tighten only 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 26 a SPEED ACCESSORY INSTALLATION FINISH ROUTING THE CABLE AND CHECK GPS RECEIVER OPERATION After installing a GPS receiver you should perform the following procedure to finish routing the GPS cable to the control head and to check to make sure that the control head is working correctly 1 Secure the cable along its path to the control head as needed with cable ties 2 Plug in the GPS receiver cable into the Communications port on the control head See Testing the System Installation to use the System Status start up option and or the GPS Diagnostic
37. 4 Feet Statute Miles gt With Speed input only Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Distance setting Domestic Models Statute Miles Nautical Miles Default Statute Miles International Models Meters Kilometers Meters Nautical Miles Feet Statute Miles Feet Nautical Miles Default Meters Kilometers Units Speed UNITS SPEED mh gt With Speed input only Units Speed selects the units of measure for speed related readouts To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Units Speed on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Speed setting kph International Models Only mph kts Default kph for International models and mph for Domestic models 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 82 User Mode USER MODE 4 Advanced gt User Mode sets the menu system to either Normal or Advanced When set to Normal only the basic menu options are shown When set to Advanced default setting additional menu choices are available To change the User Mode setting 1 Highlight User Mode on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the User Mode setting Normal Advanced Default Advanced L
38. 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 1 HUMMINBI RD 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 2 f Thank You 531376 1_A 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 num
39. ADD A WAYPOINT TARGET OR TROLLING GRID 987c SI Combo models only Add or Remove a Waypoint Target From the Waypoints submenu accessed from the Navigation main menu select Target and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint you want to target A target consisting of concentric circles centered on the selected waypoint will appear on all of the navigation views the target shows various distance ranges from the targeted waypoint To remove the target choose Remove Target from the Navigation X Press Menu NOTE Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid at one time If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint the original waypoint will lose its target or grid Chart View with Target Overzoom a Map scale amp Waypoint Target Add or Remove a Trolling Grid From the Waypoints submenu accessed from the Navigation main menu select Grid and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint to which you want to add the grid The trolling grid will appear on all of the navigation views and can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint The grid can be rotated to any desired heading using Grid Rotation trom the Navigation Main menu To remove the trolling grid choose Remove Grid from the Navigation X Press Menu Chart View with Grid KEY BISCAYN ai 0 ia ett LSS don Map Scale Waypoint Trolling Gr
40. ANGUAGE International only Language 4 English p Language selects the display language for menus International Models Only To change the Language setting 1 Highlight Language on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Language setting Default English te it With Speed input only Triplog Reset resets the Triplog to zero The Triplog provides the following information timer for elapsed time distance traveled since last reset and average speed To Reset Triplog 1 Highlight Reset Triplog on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key Restore Defaults RESTORE DEFAULTS P Restore Defaults resets ALL menu settings to their factory defaults Use this menu choice with caution To Restore Defaults 1 Highlight Restore Defaults on the Setup menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 11 41 AM Page 83 2 23 2005 SELECT READOUTS Select Readouts b Advanced Select Readouts allows you to customize the information displayed in
41. Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode See Setup Menu Tab User Mode for specific instructions on changing to Advanced User Mode 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 53 3 DX sonar RIASA START UP OPTIONS MENU Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu lt gt w Sonar Tab Normal Mode a if nsd l Start Up Options Menu oO Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select one of the following choices If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted Sonar Tab Advanced Mode e Normal Total Screen Update when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View e Simulator the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the e System Status change to the screen See the following paragraphs for more information about each of these choices 41 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 54 NORMAL OPERATION Use Normal operation for on the water operation with a transducer connected In addition your 900 Series uses advanced transducer detection methods to determine if a transducer is connected If a functioning transducer is connected Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up and your 900 Series can be used on the wate
42. Cursor key Re name the route or change delete or re order the waypoints used in the route Delete a saved route From the Routes submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select the route you wish to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked to confirm your choice by pressing the RIGHT Cursor key again before the route is deleted Travel a saved route From the Routes submenu select Travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key A list of saved routes will appear Select the route you wish to travel and press the RIGHT Cursor key to make this route the current route and begin navigation You may also travel the route in either forward or reverse order Route Info From the Routes submenu select Info and press the RIGHT Cursor key A list of saved routes will appear Select the route for which you want information and press the RIGHT Cursor key The list of waypoints in the route will be shown with the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first waypoint in the route 45 SAVE OR CLEAR A CURRENT TRACK 987c SI Combo models only Save the current track From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will remain on the display but will change from black to gray To remove the track completely from the display see Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks NOTE When you save
43. ERPRETATION Use the following side imaging examples to help you interpret the side imaging display Imaging Tips Boat speed Side imaging is best performed at boat speeds between 2 to 6 mph Ifthe boat is stationary the same information is displayed over and over If the boat is moving very quickly there will be gaps between the strips of information The best boat speed to use will depend on the side range selected Slower speeds are good for longer ranges while faster speeds can be used at shorter ranges Boat navigation It is important to understand that when the boat turns successive beam strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out providing some distortion to the image Because of this the best imaging performance is produced by straight line navigation and minimal side to side boat motion i e wave induced etc This applies to navigation by either the main engine or the trolling motor Minimize turning time and avoid wave action that induces large side to side rocking of the boat For example if there is a lot of wave activity try to move the boat so that it is perpendicular to the waves instead of parallel with the waves in order to minimize the side to side rocking of the boat Beam Coverage When there is an area directly under the boat that does not have SI beam coverage this area will be covered by the standard 50 200 kHz down looking beam and displayed in the Sonar views The net
44. HT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 262 kHz beam or the 455 kHz beam 262 kHz 455 kHz Default 262 kHz Fish ID FISH ID Mona Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met When a fish is detected a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return and provide an indicator of relative fish size DualBeam PLUS Sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Orange Fish Symbols and represent targets detected in the 50 kHz wide beam as Blue Fish Symbols 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 67 excel aoe 200 kHz Narrow Beam 50 kHz Wide Beam Orange Fish Symbols Blue Fish Symbols When Fish ID is turned off the 900 Series shows only the raw sonar returns on the display These returns will often result in arches forming on the display indicating potential targets Due to the transducer beam angle the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam and then increases as it moves out again creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display Boat speed chart speed and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch Transducer Cone and Fish Arches To turn Fish ID
45. ID is on For example if you ve set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only the Fish ID alarm will sound when a large sized fish is detected To change the Fish ID Alarm setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting Off All Large Medium Large Default Off of S gt aree lt a gt argu 4 A gt P Kee gt 72 Low Battery Alarm off LOW BATTERY ALARM off 13 5 Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to the 900 Series The Low Battery Alarm should be set to warn you when the battery voltage drops below the safety margin that you have determined For instance if you are running a trolling motor battery operated you would want to set the Low Battery Alarm to sound before the battery voltage drops too low for it to be used to start your main gasoline powered engine To change the Low Battery Alarm setting 1 Highlight Low Battery Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Low Battery Alarm setting Off 9 0V 13 5V Default Off Temp Alarm off TEMP ALARM Off 120 Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the 900 Series reaches the Temp Alarm setting which is either set in degrees F
46. Map OMsert Advanced cnacrtcutacantesninnientcunennethelnniseenaeantage 71 Depth Lines Advanced E tc lia dab Rad E A E A 63 Alarms Menu Tab 71 Surface Clutter Advanced eee ene eR ene ne enna Ee 63 pene anna 7 Noise Filter Advanced aaa 63 a Ba ail z Max Depth Advanced sesaran A EA 64 Low Battery Am da 7 Water Type FICO cease cece cesarean tee et cee 64 Temp AIAN secsssssnnsssssninsiununnanuniiniunnunununne 7 Color Baf cccnsssssossrscessvcscnsetvacasebes sen smn sn 64 Off Course Alarm 987c 1 Combo models Of1 aieeaa 73 Temperature Graph Sonar View only with Temperature input rse ssssscssssesssesesseeesene 65 Arrival Alarm 987 SI Combo models only 3 Navigation Menu Tab 987c SI Combo models only 65 Drift Alarm 987c SI Combo models only sssssssssssssssstssssssssssstsntssssntsnstnssnessneseee 23 OS aceasta cacao EO 66 FET O eee een en nae a ed A eee Nee Vee eee 14 ae adi E A E E E cex eae Setup Menu Tab 74 P A E s Units D Epiha 75 AE FONGO ee ee 67 Units Temp Mema ere 101 O0 sussistente 15 tae erm A S eee eects aera 2 Units Distance With Speed Input OM oecccvcccvceccccveceveccvccccco 75 tie a i Units Speed Mith Speed Mpat OR uieii 15 Trackpoint INTET Va rerainan E EN RERE 67 iiser Niade 6 ina ide al OO OO OOOO ee E PAU Mae miemauonal Ony sesunu eaeoe 16 P pa laa lala Triplog Reset With Speed Input Only ncisasrescssssseicsereeiniracntsinseunietnceieoammacinenaius 76 xport All Nav Data Advanced sssssosessssessesss
47. O Key 987c SI Combo models only eesasssssssssssseusessassssasssussssssssassssseseee ZOOM Key 987c SI Combo models only Views Views and Readouts uuussssssccsssssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsscssssssscssssssssssssssssssssssnssssussssssssssssessssssssssseee SOMA ON e E ecseeteeeteteessevace Sonar Zoom View Split Sonar View SIGS TCI I N A EE Side Sonar Combo ViCW sssssssssssssssssssssesssssessssssscsceseecescecceccececceeeesssssssussusssssssssnseseseseees Bird s Eye View 987c SI Combo models only eesssssssssesssssussssssssssssensessssessusssessnsssesesees 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 4 f TABLE OF CONTENTS Chart Bird s Eye Combo View 987c SI Combo models only rscssssesssessassesasesssesssee 38 LOWER RINGE aean E E E E EE Chart View 987c SI Combo models only sssssssssessssssesessessnssseesssssssssnssesssssseeeuensseesnesee 39 CEE o TAE A E E A E E EE Chart Sonar Combo View 987c SI Combo models only seesesssssessessssssssssssssesusesssssees 39 Zoom Level Sonar Zoom View 981c SI models only eessssssssessssseussesssssssssnssssesssnssssseese Chart Side Combo View 987c SI Combo models only eessussosssssssssssssssussessasssssussssen 40 Bottom Lock Sonar ZOOM View ONIY cscscstescscotstzescerszscasste eateries teneseectesetecenectusaiceseset Chart Orientation 987c SI Combo models only eesssssssssssssssesssssssssssussesssssssunssessssesnse 40 Bottom Range Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is
48. View to confirm a good installation Q Power O speed Communications O Transducer cable Collector Insert 20 NOTE You will only need to perform this procedure if you have a Speed Only Sensor A g Escutcheon Plate Wood Screw and Washer Cable Camp Q Axial Clip We a Wedge Paddlewheel Speed Accessory 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 27 The Speed accessory incorporates a paddlewheeltype speed sensor in a high impact plastic housing The module is intended for installation on the transom and will work well on almost any boat In addition to the parts supplied you will need a hand drill with various bits marine grade silicone sealant and a Phillips head screwdriver Install the Speed accessory 1 Locate an area on the transom of your boat that will be 6 152 mm to 8 203 mm or farther from the transducer s This area must also maintain contact with the water even at high speeds Do not mount the accessory directly in tront of the propeller or outdrive and make sure that there are no protrusions such as ribs rows of rivets or transducers directly forward of the mounting location as these may affect the flow of water over the paddlewheel Align the accessory on the transom so that the lower edge is flush with the hull of the boat and the tab on the bottom of the housing aligns with the bottom of the hull and mark the hole locations If t
49. Visible Default Hidden 69 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 76 LAT LON GRID Lat Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a Lat Lon Grid 4 Hidden p grid showing latitude and longitude lines To change the Lat Lon Grid setting 1 Highlight Lat Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat Lon Grid setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden Spot Soundings SPOT SOUNDINGS Hidden Spot Soundings allows you to display or hide spot soundings which are depth measurements shown on the chart NOTE Spot Soundings are only available with optional purchase MMC SD cards To change the Spot Soundings setting 1 Highlight Spot Soundings on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Spot Soundings setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden 70 Shaded Depth 16ft SHADED DEPTH off 60 Shaded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading on the chart views To change the Shaded Depth setting 1 Highlight Shaded Depth on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Shaded Depth setting Off 1 to 60 Feet or 1 to 20 Meters International Units Only Default 15 ft 5 m SET SIMULATION POSITION Set Simulation Position b Advanced Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the
50. Window setting Bottom View BOTTOM VIEW 1 Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main EEE Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide bottom on the display See Bottom Presentation for more information Narrow Off Default Narrow menu To adjust the Bottom View 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar Main Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID Zoom Width ZOOM WIDTH 4 Narrow p Sonar Zoom View only Zoom Width allows you to control the width of the Zoomed Sonar the left hand side gt of the screen pay To change the Zoom Width a a RTS Window Off 1 Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar Main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the width of the Zoomed Sonar Narrow Medium Wide Default Narrow 62 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 11 40 AM Page 69 2 23 2005 50kHz Sensitivity 0 50 KHZ SENSITIVITY 10 ES 10 Advanced 50 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 50 kHz beam Increasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will displa
51. a track a name is automatically assigned The track name consists of a date time stamp but can be re named later see Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Clear the current track From the Navigation X Press Menu select Clear Current Track and press the RIGHT Cursor key The track will be removed from the display and discarded EDIT DELETE OR HIDE SAVED TRACKS 987c SI Combo models only Display the Tracks Submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab Select Tracks and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu Edit a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key When the Edit Track dialog box appears use the Cursor keys to move between fields In the Track Name field the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or number All upper and lower case letters are available as well as digits 0 9 and some punctuation characters You can exit the Track Name field with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes Delete a saved track From the Tracks submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked
52. additional detailed maps You can also export navigation data from your unit onto an MMC SD card see Navigation Main Menu Export All Nav Data If you insert an MMC or SD card that contains a more detailed chart for a particular location your unit will retrieve that chart and display it automatically Multi Media Card MMC SD Slot 981c SI models have one MMC SD slot and do not support cartography On any model use the MMC SD cards to update the software version of your control head To update the software in your control head plug in the appropriate MMC SD card that contains a software update file the unit will recognize it will tell you what software version your control head is currently running and will ask you if you want to update the software in the unit to match that on the MMC SD card You can obtain software updates from the www humminbird com website 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 9 a Use the illustration to locate the position of the MMC and SD slot cover remove the INSTALLATION OVERVIEW cover and then insert an MMC and or an SD card into one or both slots either slot can accept either an MMC or an SD card The label on both types of cards should face down and away from you so that you re looking at the back of the card Press down on the card until it clicks into place then replace the slot cover and tighten the screw NOTE Installation procedures will depend on product configuration snugly
53. ading while the 5th box always displays Speed On the Bird s Eye View when you are not navigating there are four fixed info boxes that show Depth Heading Position Lat Lon and Speed When you are navigating in the Bird s Eye View there are two columns of four boxes The first column shows Depth Time To Go TTG Position Lat Lon and Speed The second column shows Cross Track Error XTE Heading Bearing and Distance To Go DTG All Views Navigating When you are navigating all readouts in all views even split screen views with a Sonar display cannot be customized with the exception of the top readout info box which is still customizable In any view while you are navigating the second readout box shows Heading the third box shows Bearing the fourth box is divided to show Cross Track Error XTE and Distance To Go DTG and the fifth box is divided to show Time To Go TTG and Speed oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 84 Ss j Ee i a AM f i ae an Af fag 7 i oe teak 9 Peete a ie Ees x i ea or S ind 1 YY fe ich uN Customized Sonar View To Select Readouts 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure The Select Readouts submenu will appear showing a list of all Readouts Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Re
54. adjusts the time display to account for local Daylight Saving Time Selecting On adds one hour to the time display adjusted for your local time zone Selecting Off leaves the time display as adjusted for your local time zone This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Daylight Saving Time setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Daylight Saving Time on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn Daylight Saving Time On or Off Off On Default Off Position Format POSITION FORMAT 4 dd mm mmm p Advanced 987c SI Combo models only Position Format selects the format of the latitude and longitude position display This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Position Format setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Position Format on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Position Format dd ddddd dd mm mmm or dd mm ss Default dd mm mmm 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 86 Time Format TIME FORMAT 4 12 Hour Advanced 987c SI Combo models International only Time Format changes the time format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode International
55. adout position then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change what will be displayed at that position Heading Depth Navigation Position Off Speed Temperature Time Date Triplog Voltage Water Speed 718 Depth Offset 0 0ft DEPTH OFFSET 10 0 10 0 Advanced Depth Offset will adjust the digital depth readout to indicate depth from the waterline or boats keel Enter a positive vertical measurement from the transducer to the waterline to read the depth from the waterline Enter a negative vertical measurement from the transducer to keel to read the depth from the keel This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Depth Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Offset setting 10 0 to 10 0 feet or 3 to 3 meters International models only Default 0 0 or Off Temp Offset 0 0 TEMP OFFSET 10 0 10 0 Advanced Temp Offset will adjust the temperature readout by the amount entered This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Temp Offset setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Temp Offset on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Offset setting 10 0
56. ahrenheit or Celsius International Models Only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises trom 56 degrees to 58 degrees the Temp Alarm will also sound To change the Temp Alarm setting 1 Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting Off 32 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius International Models Only Default Off 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 79 Off Course Alarm 328ft OFF COURSE ALARM Off 3000 987c SI Combo Models only Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound D Arrival Alarm Circle Off Course Limits To change the Off Course Alarm setting 1 Highlight Off Course Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Off Course Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Default 300 ft 100 m 73 Arrival Alarm 164ft ARRIVAL ALARM Off 3000 987c SI Combo Models only Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destinatio
57. and Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar Split suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When Sonar and Big Digits Views The Upper Range menu choice is available when User operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode and can only be accessed returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from from the Sonar Split Sonar and Big Digits Views Upper Range is often used with Lower the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is adjusted Range too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish For example if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep you should Sq To adjust the Sensitivity set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will then o Saa s show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom 1 Highlight Sensitivity on the Sonar XPress assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show greater detail for that area menu between 20 and 50 feet 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key f to increase a decrease the Sensitivity NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 Range regardless of the man
58. and of many colors moving across the display at the same depth Sonar Color Bar color spectrum indicating low to high sonar intensity returns where red indicates high intensity and white indicates low intensity QQ Bait Ball RTS Real Time Sonar Window Second Sonar Return when the sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness Hard bottoms will show a strong second return while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all 24 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 31 UNDERSTANDING SONAR HISTORY It is important to understand the significance of the 900 Series display The display does NOT show a literal 3 dimensional representation of what is under the water Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time As both the boat and the targets fish may be moving the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display REAL TIME SONAR RTS WINDOW A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows
59. ar Combo View 987c SI Combo only e Chart Side Combo View 987c SI Combo only e Side Imaging View 6 gt e Sonar View e Sonar Zoom View e Split Sonar View e Side Sonar Combo View Views Menu e Self Test e Accessory Test e GPS Diagnostic View 987c SI Combo only To Change the View Status of Any View 1 Highlight the View main menu tab 2 Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View 3 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible or vice versa 81 oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 88 ACCESSORIES MENU TAB From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key until the Accessories tab is selected If no accessories are attached to the Accessory Bus no menu choices will appear under the Accessories tab If an accessory is attached however additional menu choices that support the accessory will be added automatically See the Operations Manual that comes with your accessory for detailed information Accessories Accessories Menu no accessories attached Accessories Menu with accessories attached NOTE Accessories to enable WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link WSL require separate purchases You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details
60. are currently navigating NOTE You will have to change Active Side setting to Right to see the Navigation X Press Menu from a Combo View with a sonar side 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 63 ib Active Side ACTIVE SIDE q_ileft D Active Side allows you to select which side of a Combo View will be active key presses will only affect the active side of the screen When a menu is displayed the non active side of the screen will be grayed out at any other time a green arrow will point to the active side Combo Views usually display sonar on the left with charts or Bird s Eye usually on the right The Active Side menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active To select the Active Side 1 Highlight Active Side on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change which side is active Left Right Default Left Pl Split Position 50 SPLIT POSITION Left Right Split Position allows you to adjust what percentage of the screen is taken up by the left side of any Combo View each view may be adjusted independently you must be in a specific view to adjust the screen size for that view The number setting indicates the percentage taken up by the left side of the Combo View selecting Left sets the left side of the screen to its smallest setting The Split Position menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active To Adjust Split Screen Position
61. avigation press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To avoid canceling navigation press the LEFT Cursor key Pojate acte b Only if a Target is active Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display This menu choice will only appear when a target has already been applied to a waypoint To Remove a Target 1 Highlight Remove Target on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 65 3 E Remove Grid REMOVE GRID gt Only if a Grid is active Remove Grid removes the waypoint grid from the display This menu choice will only appear when a grid has already been applied to a waypoint To Remove a Grid 1 Highlight Remove Grid on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid 59 Sonar Menu SONAR MENU TAB Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Sonar tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 66 Beam Select BEAM SELECT 1 200kHz gt Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen When set to 200 50 kHz the returns from both beams are blended The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar r
62. ber 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 PLUS Fish ID Humminbird HumminbirdPC RTS Window SmartCast WhiteLine X Press Menu Structure ID WideSide and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2005 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS 900 Series Introduction 1 How the 900 Series WOIKS sierteeccanourcenininmanne camainmuanicndmansnensnes 1 AWI SON a E E E 1 DuaiBearm PLUS SONGI scanuaausssssencustecnanubactceancianceateueaniuaien 1 GPS and Cartography 987c SI Combo models only assossssssssessesesesssnsssssssssseesnsseseunesee 2 Multi Media Card MMC SD Slot cscssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssesssssssssesusssssssssssssee 2 Paes oa e EEEE E EE A eer re 3 Installation Overview 3 Control Head Installation Gimbal Mounting the Control Head ssepe 5 In Dash Mounting the Control Head ssssscsscsesssssssssseesssssseessseseesnsseeesnsseesssssseeent 8 Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat sssssssssssssseesessseeeseeees 10 Transd
63. ced User Mode then highlight Water Type on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Water Type setting Fresh Salt Default Fresh Color Bar COLOR BAR ons gt Color Bar allows you to display or suppress y Play Pp the display of the color bar shown in the full screen Sonar View To change the display of the Color Bar 1 Highlight Color Bar on the Sonar Main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the display of the color bar Off On Default On 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 71 3 Temperature Graph TEMPERATURE GRAPH 4 off gt Sonar View only with Temperature input Temperature Graph allows you to display or suppress a water temperature graph over the main Sonar View to show temperature changes correlated to recent sonar history To change the display of the Temperature Graph 1 Inthe Sonar View highlight Temperature Graph on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the display of the water temperature graph Off On Default Off 65 Navigation Menu NAVIGATION MENU TAB 987c SI Combo Models only Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 72 TRACKS
64. cess the Main much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views Basic shows land Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor areas ports obstructions and restricted areas Navigation shows navaids landmarks key to select the Chart tab ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Basic information Underwater shows depth contours fishing areas underwater wrecks tides and currents in addition to the Basic and Navigation information All shows roads buildings railways and other notations in addition to the Basic Navigation and Underwater information NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode NOTE This menu tab only appears on 987c SI Combo To change the Chart Detail Level setting models 1 Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Detail Level setting Basic Navigation Underwater All Default All Chart Menu NOTE Some chart details are only available with optional purchase MMC SD cards Map Borders MAP BORDERS 4 Hidden gt Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders A Map Border indicates an area which contains a different map To change the Map Borders setting 1 Highlight Map Borders on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Borders setting Hidden
65. correct transducer position Correct transducer position interfering with the side beams Motor Position 6 gt NOTE You may need to tilt the motor up and out of the way when using the side looking beams e In order for the side beams to be displayed accurately the transducer must be mounted so that it is looking straight down in the water when the boat is in the water Motor is not far enough forward Motor is far enough forward interfering with the side beams 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 18 f NOTE Rough seas also can affect the readings of the Side Imaging transducer TRANSOM TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION NOTE The transducer must be mounted at least 15 from the propeller to avoid interference If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer use the procedures in this from the motor section There are two pieces to the transducer mount assembly the pivot and the NOTE If the included transducer will not work for your application you may exchange it bracket Your transducer comes with a two piece metal and plastic bracket assembly NEW and UNASSEMBLED with mounting hardware included for a transducer appropriate There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom for your application often at very little or no charge depending on the transducer Call the mounted transducer They are Humminbird Customer Resource Center 1 800 633 1468 for details and pricing or visit
66. crease the track resolution Map Datum MAP DATUM q WGS 84 Default gt Advanced Map Datum allows you to change the map coordinate system used by the 900 Series to match those of a paper map To change the Map Datum setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Map Datum on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Map Datum setting Default WGS 84 m aes b Advanced Export All Nav Data allows you to export all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes to an MMC SD card To Export All Navigation Data 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode and that an optional purchase MMC SD card is installed in the slot then highlight Export All Nav Data on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to export all navigation data ame OO p Advanced Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes This menu choice should be used with caution To Delete All Navigation Data 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Delete All Nav Data on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to delete all navigation data 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 75 a CHART MENU TAB Chart Detail Level CHART DETAIL LEVEL 987c SI Combo Models only q M gt Chart Detail Level allows you to select how Press the MENU key twice to ac
67. crew then reassemble Confirm that the pivot angle has not changed and that all mounting screws are fully tightened To route the transom transducer cable The transducer cable has a low profile connector that must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted There are several ways to route the transducer Normal Cavitation Cavitation that will cause cable to the area where the control head will be installed The most common erratic sonar readings procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat 1 First adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body so it is parallel with the length of the hull of the boat 2 Fully tighten the two pivot screws using the supplied Allen wrench Access to the pivot screws is provided by the lower holes in the side of the mounting bracket It may be necessary to re tighten the pivot bolt after initial use as the plastic may still be conforming to the pressure from the lock washers 3 Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transducer is 1 8 3 mm to 1 4 6 mm beneath the bottom of the transom and fully tighten the three mounting screws 4 In order to gain access to the mounting screws the transducer assembly must be pivoted up in the bracket as shown Be careful not to alter the running angle as some force is necessary to pivot the assembly Tighten the Mounting Screws NOTE Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the i
68. cted by the object itself Use shadows to help you see the image in 3 dimensions oriented in space You can gain insight into the actual shape of an object or the depth to which it has sunk into the bottom through shadows on the display A Topography Changes Q Bottom Return 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 34 SIDE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY HOW IT WORKS Side Imaging sonar uses two very precise sonar beams that are directed to either side of the boat and illuminate the bottom contour structure and fish and display results in a picture like image Side beams are extremely narrow from front to back and provide thin slices of the bottom for high resolution imaging e Side beams look out to a range of 240 feet with a depth limitation of 100 feet The main benefit of Side Imaging sonar to anglers is that it provides an overall survey of a large area of water This gives you a better understanding of the bottom topography and how structure is oriented for more efficient fishing Saltwater anglers pick up precise details of popular fishing structure like wrecks reefs humps and drop offs as well as being able to spot bait balls in open water Freshwater anglers can see fish attracting structure such as timber stumps rocks and creek beds Side Imaging Representation Creek Bed Rock Bait Ball Fish Tree Stump Bank Water Column 28 SIDE IMAGING ON THE WATER INT
69. d as either Structure ID or WhiteLine See Sonar Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view Te I Lo a ee ee ee eS te tea BC ae pe oe al reas f i ree eae ee al oP ea ee Se ere el ne Pe ate ats aie eet Te aie e p fe nats bead eres ne Fe ct ais ee ge ea os oa tg 0 j LT 4 TLE ir i eee fis 7 eye Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 32 WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display UNDERSTANDING SIDE IMAGING It is important to understand how Side Imaging technology produces the display available on the 900 Series The images you see on the display are produced using sonar technology The special transducer produces three distinct beams one beam facing down and two beams pointing out to the side These side beams are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat and unlike the down beam which provide conical coverage the side beams provide coverage which is very thin front to back yet very wide top to bottom The narrow aspect front to back of the beam illuminates a small strip of the bottom perpendicular to the direction of the boat Each time the unit pings a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer are put together on the displa
70. ded in the product installation and operation instructions e Damaged or has failed because of an accident or abnormal operation e Repaired or modified by entities other than Humminbird Please retain your original receipt as a proof of the purchase date This will be required for in warranty service THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES OBLIGATIONS OR LIABILITIES ON THE PART OF HUMMINBIRD AND WILL BE THE CUSTOMER S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY EXCEPT FOR ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES UNDER STATE LAW WHICH ARE HEREBY LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT WILL HUMMINBIRD BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY RELATING TO THE PRODUCTS Some states do not allow limitations on an implied warranty or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above exclusions may not apply to you You may also have other rights which vary from state to state 85 HUMMINBIRD SERVICE POLICY Even though you ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service policy it s good to know that we back our products this confidently We do it because you deserve the best We will make every effort to repair your unit within three business days from the receipt of your unit at our factory This does not include shipping time to and from our factory Units received on Friday are typically shipped by the
71. e Ae ESO E e E A rr SenereTverePe ome T 49 Cancel Navigation Only When Navigating o ssscssssesscssssssssssenssssssssessussssessenssesensse GPS Diagnostic View 987c SI Combo models only s sssssssssssssssssssssssssrsssesssesssersrsoesesseseess 49 REMOVE target Only I a Target BAGNE usisisssissssiisceiistesbestssisaitsssiasrssiiaiesirssiasiss Sonar X Press Menu 50 Remove Grid Only If a Grid is Active eessssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssssseeee Active Sid cnsnmnmnnnnnininnnnnnnnnninnnnnninnnnnnnnnnnnennennnnnte 50 Sonar Menu Tab PIEP O RO eaae E AEE a ecient tenner E E A AAE 50 E E e e E EA E E A EAE E E NVE aae a E E AEE E 51 DSN EAE TETEN E aeesteeegermeeerene eens see Upper Range Advanced Sonar Split Sonar and Active Sonar Side Views only 51 Ean a E A E E A A A E ree 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 5 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS EBE S E a A psec A E A 61 POESIN aa E E EE E E 70 Real Time Sonar RTS Window aeessesssssssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssssscsssssssssssssssssesussssseesnssssee 61 Sraded Di Dihiasi enn Deore reoerene Ont eRe 70 BOUON VION aaen E a eaees erecta teens 62 Set Simulation Position Advanced o ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssceccssssssessecssssssssssssssssssssssssessess 70 Zoom Width Sonar OOM View OIN e stccczcrstcte cece tecentcegtcostescesessetstcestectcetescesesonatianes 62 DEL LE e a AGVANCCO TAAA EA A E 71 S0 KHZ SENSIE Advancen saiae 63 Cear
72. e is only available when a Combo View is active settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode To select the Active Side es oe on a 1 Highlight Active Side on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change which side is active Left Right Default Left or Sonar Pl Split Position 50 SPLIT POSITION Left Right Split Position allows you to adjust what 6 gt percentage of the screen is taken up by the left side of any Combo View each view may be adjusted independently you must be in a specific view to adjust the screen size for that view The number setting indicates the percentage taken up by the left side of the Combo View selecting Left sets the left side of the screen to its smallest setting The Sonar X Press Menu Split Position menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active To Adjust Split Screen Position 1 Highlight Split Position on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the size of the left side of a Combo View Left 30 40 50 60 70 Right Default 50 50 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 57 f 5 Sensitivity 10 SENSITIVITY F2Upper Range Om UPPER RANGE dO 20 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on 0 927 Advanced Sonar Split Sonar and Active Sonar Side Views only the display Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish
73. ed speeds you are ready to lock down the transducer settings 5 Mark the transducer bracket location on the transom with a pencil then pop up the bracket to reveal the mounting screws Tighten the stainless steel mounting bracket screws to secure in place Hand tighten only 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 24 GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION NOTE You will only need to perform this procedure if you have a GPS Receiver 987c SI Combo models only To optimize performance of the GPS receiver mount it in an area that has full exposure to the sky The effective area of reception is 10 above the horizon Different circumstances determine the mounting method appropriate for your GPS receiver If you have Then use An existing antenna stem with Stem Mount with Existing 1 14 Thread Stem standard 1 14 thread Access for cable routing under Access Under Mounting Location the mounting location No access under the mounting No Access Under Mounting Location location STEM MOUNTING WITH AN EXISTING 1 14 THREAD STEM Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver NOTE If you have an existing stem for mounting the GPS receiver proceed directly to step 2 of the following procedure 1 Determine the best location to mount your GPS receiver Preplan and test the cable routing to your control head before any drilling or cutting of your boat surfaces If you have purchased hardware to stem mo
74. eeper water It is possible to set the Bottom Range to be greater than the depth In this case you may see surface clutter in a wavy band that mirrors changes in the depth To adjust the Bottom Range 1 Inthe Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off 3 Once you turn on Bottom Lock the Bottom Range X Press menu choice will be displayed 10 60 feet 2 10 fathoms or 3 20 meters International Models Only Default 15 feet 53 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 60 a kp Active Side SIDE IMAGING X PRESS MENU es ACTIVE SIDE Side Imaging Views only 4 Left p Active Side allows you to select which side of a The Side Imaging X Press Menu provides access Combo View will be active key presses will only affect the active side of the screen to the settings most frequently used Press the When a menu is displayed the non active side of the screen will be grayed out at any MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to other time a green arrow will point to the active side Combo Views usually display access the Side Imaging X Press Menu sonar on the left with charts or Bird s Eye usually on the right The Active Side menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active To select the Active Side 1 Highlight Active Side on the Side Imaging X P
75. entation on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Orientation setting North Up Course Up Default North Up NOTE The Chart Orientation setting does not apply to the Bird s Eye View North Reference NORTH REFERENCE 4 Tre p North Reference allows you to have bearings displayed with one of two orientations True North or Magnetic North To change the North Reference setting 1 Highlight North Reference on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the North Reference setting True Magnetic Default True 67 Trolling Grid Rotation 0 TROLLING GRID ROTATION 0 89 Trolling Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid in degrees where a setting of O displays a standard North South East West alignment See Waypoints for information on how to set a Grid To change the Trolling Grid Rotation setting 1 Highlight Trolling Grid Rotation on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Trolling Grid Rotation setting 0 to 89 Default 0 Trackpoint Interval TRACKPOINT INTERVAL 4 15 seconds gt Trackpoint Interval allows you to select the time period between trackpoints The current track can only contain up to 2000 trackpoints so longer time periods cause the track to extend back further in time but will be less detailed
76. eps to deck mount the GPS receiver in a situation where you must route through the mounting location the cable to the side because there is no space for a cable underneath the 1 Determine the best location then test route the 20 6 m cable from the mounting location to the control head NOTE Installation details may vary with unit configuration 2 Mark the mounting location and drill a 3 4 19 mm hole for the cable and cable plug Route the cable 3 Cover the cable hole with the receiver Make sure the receiver is flush on the surface and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or punch 4 Move the receiver to the side and drill two pilot holes using a 9 64 3 5 mm bit NOTE Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage 5 Align the GPS receiver screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the 8 1 1 4 32 mm Phillips head screws Hand tighten only NOTE If the mounting surface is thin and made of a lighter material a backing material may be needed below the mounting surface Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location mounting location 1 Determine the best location then test route the cable from the mounting location to the control head NOTE AS EC10 10 extension cables are available from Humminbird if your planned routing exceeds 20 6 m Maximum cable length including extensions should not exceed 50
77. essesssseseesssssseessssseesnssseesssssseesnssseeseeseee 68 Restore Defaults 6 EN AN AUG aaa ane eet ae Select Readouts Advanced eeesesssesssssssssssssssssscssssssssssssssssssssssssscsesossssesseecsasssssssssssssssssssssesssess TI Chart Menu Tab 987c SI Combo models only 69 Depth Offset Advanced escssesststnststnsnstnssstniestntnstntntstninstntneetsiannese 78 RPE TAEST S A EEE EE E ET EEE 69 TD On NANG e E E E aratcntieeceren eae 18 Man BOIG E een E E E AE 69 Speed Calibration Advanced with Speed Paddlewheel only aessesssssscssssusssesssnssseeseesee 79 NE TAS NG NEA E A veers eet EAA ES 70 Local Time Zone Advanced 987c SI Combo models only eesssssssssssssssssssesussssssnsssssnsee 79 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 6 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Daylight Saving Time Advanced 987c SI Combo models only eessesssssssessssesunsssessnseees 79 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International Only are only available on Position Format Advanced 987c SI Combo models only sssissssesssssssssssssssssessssnesne 79 products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors To obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our website at Time Format Advanced 987c SI Combo models only International N eee 80 sian TERP T E Gi coniae cin Cer PEATE Cera eee Date Format Advanced 987c SI Combo models only International only ssss sss ses 80 locate the distributor
78. etermined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites The GPS Receiver allows you to combine easy to use FishingGPS chartplotter and navigation capabilities with advanced fishfinding The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 987c SI Combo model when it is connected to a GPS Receiver e View current position e View current track breadcrumb trail e View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver e Save tracks waypoints and routes e Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next NOTE Only the 987c SI Combo models support Navionics Gold Charts marine cartography and Navionics HotMaps 2004 Gold for inland fishing The 900 Series does not support Navionics Classic Charts The 987c SI Combo models also come with a built in World map with a more detailed map of North America Domestic models or a more detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand International models Your 987c SI Combo model uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the boat automatically and uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select the best chart to display See Viewing Cartography for more information MULTI MEDIA CARD MMC SD SLOT The 900 Series 987c SI Combo models support cartography and have two multi media card MMC SD slots Optional purchase MMC and or SD cards can contain
79. eturns from each beam in their respective windows The blended information is shown in the Sonar View The RTS Window in the Sonar View will only show the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 200 kHz only the returns trom the 200 kHz narrow beam will be displayed in the Sonar View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window in the Sonar View will display the returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam When set to 50 kHz the returns from the 50 kHz wide beam will be displayed in the Sonar View The Split Sonar View will continue to display returns trom both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window will display the returns from the 50 kHz wide beam To use Beam Select 1 Highlight Beam Select on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 200 kHz beam the 50 kHz beam or the 200 50 kHz beam 200 50 kHz 200 kHz 50 kHz Default 50 kHz 60 SIDE VIEW FREQUENCY Side View Frequency sets the operating Side View Frequency 4 262kHz gt frequency for the Side Imaging sonar When set to 262 kHz the returns provide maximum coverage with 180 degree total beam width When set to 455 kHz the returns provide the highest resolution with 160 degree total beam width To set the Side View Frequency 1 Highlight Side View Frequency on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIG
80. ew creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint If the Cursor is not active pressing the GOTO key displays the list of waypoints so that you can select the waypoint towards which you want to navigate ZOOM KEY 287c SI Combo miodels oilyi a Press the or ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away Navigation views e Bird s Eye View VIEWS The views available on your 900 Series are Sonar views e Side Imaging View e Sonar View e Sonar Zoom View e Split Sonar View e Side Sonar Combo View e Self Test View e Accessory Test View Chart Side Chart iG Bird s Eye Side Sonar Sonare Zoom Combo 987c SI combo only e Chart Bird s Eye Combo View 987c SI combo only e Chart View 987c SI combo only e Chart Sonar Combo View 987c SI combo only e Chart Side Combo View 987c SI combo only e GPS Diagnostic View 987c SI combo only Chart Side Combo View is the default view for the 987 SI Combo model when it is first powered up while Side Imaging View is the default view for the 981 SI model when it is first powered up When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation us
81. ews and The Menu System for more information VHUMMINBIRD 987c SI Combo Press MENU for Startup Options 900 Series 987c SI Combo Title Screen O screen 4 WAY Cursor Control Key Q MMC SD Card Slot MENU Key zoom Key 987c SI Combo models only VIEW Key POWER LIGHT Key EXIT Key NFO Key 987c SI Combo models only VIEW PRESET Keys QD MARK GOTO Key 987c SI Combo models only 23 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 30 WHAT S ON THE SONAR DISPLAY The 900 Series can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items Triplog Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow Timer Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Distance Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Average Speed Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Barometric Pressure Requires optional purchase WeatherSense O Temperature water surface temperature Q Speed if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the 900 Series can display the speed of the boat and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled Thermociines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year A thermocline typically appears as a continuous b
82. fic GNSS Data VTG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA Time and Date When navigating the following NMEA sentences are also output APB Autopilot Sentence B BWR Bearing and Distance to Waypoint RMB Recommended Minimum Navigation Info To turn NMEA Output on or off 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight NMEA Output on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off Off On Default Off 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 87 a a SONAR 987c SI Combo models only DX ea VIEWS MENU TAB Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the From any view press the MENU key twice to access Sonar Views from the view rotation the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotation The view will be removed from the view rotation if it is set to Hidden and will be displayed in the view rotation if it is set to Visible The following views are available To turn Sonar on or off 1 Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off Off On Default On e Bird s Eye View 987c SI Combo only e Chart Bird s Eye Combo View 987c SI Combo only e Chart View 987c SI Combo only e Chart Son
83. force the connectors into the wrong slots If you don t have a cable for every Cable Collector Cover hole in the insert install the blank plugs to protect the control head trom the ab on Insert weather Slot on Cover 7 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 14 f 11 Plug Cable Connector Assembly to 9 While holding cables in place in the cable collector insert thread the cables through the slot in the bottom of the cable collector cover line up the cable collector insert and cover then slide the cover into place on the insert NOTE Tab on cable collector insert goes into slot on cover 10 Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillip screws provided Place the unit back onto the mounting bracket Plug in the cable collector assembly to the back of the control head Cable connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets Once the cable collector and all cables are plugged into the back of the control head lock the assembly into place by threading the knurled screw into the threaded insert on the back of the housing Adjust the control head to the desired viewing angle and secure by tightening the gimbal knobs NOTE You may wish to dress the cabling with nylon wire ties in order to hold the cables together and create a cleaner assembly The Humminbird 900 Series control
84. h is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date You can change the date to look at tide information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the tide station position The cursor information boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station from your present position Nearest Current Station Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today Two graphs are also presented that show the time direction and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today s date You can change the date to look at current information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the Bullseye Cursor will be centered over the current station position The Cursor Information Boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position NAVIGATION 987c SI Combo models only Use the 900 Series to establish waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a saveable route representing the shortest intended distance between waypoints You can also view and save
85. he transom angle is excessive a fairing block may be needed to level the paddlewheel for proper operation On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller drill bit and use progressively larger bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Drill two 9 64 3 5 mm mounting holes approximately 3 4 19 mm deep Seal the mounting holes with marine grade silicone sealant and attach the module to the transom using the two washers and two screws provided Hand tighten only Routing the speed cable to the control head if You may route the cable over the top of the transom or drill a 5 8 16 mm diameter hole in the transom directly above the module and above the waterline to route cable through Use the cable clamps provided to secure the cable to the transom of the boat If you use a through hole then also use the included escutcheon plate to dress the hole NOTE On fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller drill bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating 2 All mounting screws require a 9 64 3 5 mm pilot hole drilled approximately 5 8 16 mm deep Additionally seal any hole drilled in the transom of the boat with marine grade silicone sealant not included Route the cable to the control head and insert the connector into the appropriate slot Use the connector designated for accessories on the contro
86. hen an accessory is connected to the 900 Series additional menus and readouts are added automatically to the Main Menu System Accessories available today that are supported by your 900 Series include WeatherSense Fishing Condition Monitor purchase and plug in the WeatherSense accessory to your 900 Series to obtain barometric pressure readouts and trend data in real time GPS Connection Cable purchase the GPS Connection Cable in order to connect a handheld or other NMEA GPS compatible device that you may already own to your 900 Series NMEA 0183 is a National Marine Electronics Association standard for data communication Wireless Sonar Link WSL purchase the Wireless Sonar Link WSL accessory to receive remote sonar signals from a SmartCast Remote Sonar Sensor RSS Radio signals from the RSS are received by the WSL and are transmitted over the Accessory Bus to the 900 Series Be sure to check out our website www humminbird com for additional new and exciting accessories to grow your 900 Series NOTE Fach accessory requires a separate purchase You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1800 633 1468 for additional details 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 93 3 SPECIFICATIONS Depi Capable owe sion at sana E E EEE E EE E EEE E EE E ERE E E 2500 ft 780 m Side imaging is available up to 100 ft 30 m of water depth ty
87. id NOTE Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid at one time If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint the original waypoint will lose its target or grid NOTE The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling grid is the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing respectively 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 51 SAVE EDIT OR DELETE A ROUTE 987c SI Combo models only Save the current route While you are navigating the current route can be saved From the Navigation X Press Menu select Save Current Route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Navigation will continue Display the Routes submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab Select Routes and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu Create a route From the Routes submenu select Create and press the RIGHT Cursor key A Route Edit screen will be displayed with an empty route You can name the route add waypoints to the route from the list of all waypoints and order the waypoints in the route using the Cursor keys Edit a saved route From the Routes submenu select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key A Route Edit screen will be displayed Select the route you wish to edit and press the RIGHT
88. individual digital readouts on the left side of many views including suppressing a particular readout so that nothing is displayed the ability to customize readouts depends on the view and whether you are navigating This Advanced feature allows you to select what data will be displayed in each of 5 fixed position data windows arranged at the left edge of the Sonar View screen or whether a particular data window will be turned off displaying nothing in that area you can access this menu choice only when in Advanced User Mode see Setup Menu Tab User Mode Readout 1 q Depth P Select Readouts Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such as a Speed accessory Each data window can either be empty Off or contain one of the following e Heading e Temperature Depth e Time Date e Position e Triplog e Voltage e Water Speed only with a Speed accessory e Speed if there is a GPS Receiver then this refers to the speed detected by the GPS Receiver if no GPS Receiver then this refers to the speed of the paddlewheel Sonar only Views Not Navigating On Sonaronly views as long as you are not navigating all 5 readouts are customizable NOTE All 5 readouts on the Side Imaging and Side Sonar Combo views are also customizable if Other Views Not Navigating On any view with a chart as long as you are not navigating two of the readouts are not customizable the 2nd box always displays He
89. ing the Views Menu tab NOTE When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen 33 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 40 3 VIEWS AND READOUTS Sonar View All views have an Information Bar on the left side of the screen consisting of readouts ftg Cursor O i _ 0 i Og A pac aaa that are stacked vertically and that change from view to view You can customize the 24 gt _ a information displayed in individual readouts on many views including suppressing a neta sf 2 09 particular readout so that nothing is displayed the ability to customize readouts o 9g depends on the view and whether you are navigating see Setup Menu Tab Select 16 1 7 5 mmHg Readouts for more information SONAR VIEW Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window as new information is received the older information is moved across the display to the left A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to vent E Er o show the bottom Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on Tilo Distance to Cursor O the display although you can adjust it manually as well see Sona
90. ire sonar data below that depth thus increasing overall performance When Max Depth is set to Auto the 900 Series will acquire bottom readings as needed within the capacity of the unit If the bottom is deeper than the Max Depth setting the digital depth readout will flash indicating that the 900 Series cannot locate the bottom The Max Depth menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Max Depth setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Max Depth on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Max Depth setting AUTO 10 to 3000 feet 3 to 930 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 64 Water Type WATER TYPE 4 Freh P Advanced Water Type configures your unit for operation in fresh or salt water The Water Type menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE In salt water what would be considered a large fish might be 2 to 10 times bigger than a large fish in fresh water depending on the type of fish you are seeking The salt water setting allows for a greater range in fish size adjustment to account for this Also make sure that the Water Type is set accurately especially in salt water as this affects the accuracy of deep water depth readings To change the Water Type setting 1 Make sure you are in Advan
91. key e 4 WAY Cursor Control key e MENU key e VIEW PRESET keys In addition if you have a 987c SI Combo model you will also have the following additional navigation related keys e MARK GOTO key INFO key e ZOOM key a POWER LIGHT KEY The POWER LIGHT key is used to turn the 900 Series on and off and also to adjust the backlight and background color of the display Press the POWER LIGHT key to turn the unit on The Title screen is then displayed until the 900 Series begins sonar operation 31 To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color press the POWER LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu Use the 4 WAY Cursor key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu Press and hold the POWER LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs Your 900 Series should always be turned off using the POWER LIGHT key This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved y VIEW KEY S The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements see View Menu Tab MENU KEY 182 The
92. l head If the connections are correct the control head will begin displaying boat speed information immediately assuming that the control head is powered on and the boat is moving If the speed sensor fails to read properly at high speeds adjust the height of the module on the transom Cleaning the Speed accessory 1 You should periodically remove the paddlewheel from the housing and clean it to remove growth resulting from the marine environment as a clean paddlewheel results in more accurate readings NOTE This procedure should only be performed when the boat is not running and is normally performed when the boat is out of the water 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 28 a Rotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel To test the installation 1 Press the POWER LIGHT key on the control head once to turn on the control head There will be an audible chirp to let you know that you pressed the key and the initial Title screen will appear If the control head does not power up make sure that power is available While the Title screen is shown on the display press the MENU key to display the Start Up Options menu Use the UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor then the RIGHT Cursor key to select System Status from the StartUp Options menu see the Start Up Options Menu section for more information about these menu choices The System Status Self Test screen will appear NOTE If
93. llustrations but it will mount in exactly the same way NOTE Your boat may have a pre existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable 1 Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom CAUTION Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable and try not to damage the cable insulation Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference If the cable is too short extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50 15 m For assistance contact the Customer Resource Center at www humminbird com or call 1 800 633 1468 for more information NOTE Since the transducer may need to pivot up to 90 in the bracket if it strikes an object make sure there is sufficient cable slack to accommodate this motion It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the rotation of the transducer 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 22 2 If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom drill a 5 8 diameter 16 mm hole above the waterline Route the cable through this hole then fill the hole with marine grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately 3 Place the escutcheon plate over
94. n at the top of the display In other words objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat In both orientations the view pans automatically so that the boat is always centered on the display When the boat is stationary it is drawn as a circle When the boat is in motion it takes on a boat shape pointed in the direction of motion always Up in the Course Up orientation See Navigation Menu Tab Chart Orientation for more information VIEWING CARTOGRAPHY 987c SI Combo models only In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography related functions that you can access using various keys Panning Use the 4 WAY Cursor keys to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed When you do this a Bullseye Cursor is drawn at the top of the screen and is linked to the boat by a yellow line even if the boat is off the screen At the same time a cursor dialog box is displayed at the top of the screen with the distance and bearing from the boat to the cursor position and the latitude longitude coordinates of the cursor When the cursor is active on the display you can also use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor diagonally 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 47 Chart View with Cursor Present Distance N 25 43 786 ism Bearing W 080 11 960 1 82 a As ORAL GABLES COCONUT Zooming Use the Plus key to Zoom In and the Minus key to Zoom Out
95. n the mount however if you cannot drill the hole directly under the mounting bracket then you will need to drill the cable pass hole behind the bracket and will need to mount the hole cover there instead NOTE When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant NOTE You must have underside access to the mounting location to pass the cables through to the surface Also make sure that the mounting surface is adequately supported to protect the control head from excessive wave shock and vibration and proviae visibility while in operation 3 After the mounting location has been determined loosen the gimbal knobs and remove the control head from the gimbal bracket NOTE Alternate hole patterns are available underneath the gimbal mounting bracket and may match existing holes on the boat If you choose to use one of these alternate hole patterns simply drill it out and use it to mount the bracket instead 4 Place the gimbal bracket in the chosen position on the mounting surface and mark the four mounting screw locations using a pencil or center punch NOTE Go to the installation instructions applicable to your transducer GPS Receiver and accessories Make the required installations and then run the cables to your control head mounting location Do not cut a
96. n waypoint or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle based on the menu setting when navigating Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound To change the Arrival Alarm setting 1 Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Default 150 ft 50 m Drift Alarm off DRIFT ALARM Off 3000 987c SI Combo Models only Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from the boat s anchored position based on the menu setting Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boat s anchored position if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter the Drift Alarm will sound u To change the Drift Alarm setting 1 Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu d a 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control 4 keys to change the Drift Alarm setting Off 30 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International Models Only Default Off Drift Alarm Circle 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 80 3 Alarm Tone ALARM TONE d Medium p Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best To change the Alarm Tone setting
97. nearest you NMEA OUTPUT AAVANCEA een ee emer mene en eereeen rere eet eee ere 80 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list With Speed input may require the Sonar 987c SI Combo models only E E E A E A E E T 81 purchase of separate accessories You can visit our website at www humminbird com to Views Menu Tab 81 order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 Accessories Menu Tab 82 Troubleshooting 82 BOO senes Doesnt Power WD at cata trstecrcrectateasen e tasnalereaanct 82 900 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached sssssssssessseee 82 DIS aPC O FING cee teen ereeetscoareeauterners eeaiareetintannenueleeseane 83 pinang Cle Cause OL NOISE esrseapsen i e S 84 1 Year Limited Warranty 85 Humminbird Service Policy 85 900 Series Accessories 86 Specifications 87 Appendix A Transducer Mounting Template XHS 9 SI 160 T 88 Contact Humminbird 89 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 7 900 SERIES INTRODUCTION Your 900 Series Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System comes in several different configurations See the following list of products all of which are covered by this manual to find your 900 Series configuration NOTE Only the 987c SI Combo model comes with GPS and built in cartography e Humminbird 981c SI Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with Side Imaging and Dual Frequency Transducer optional GPS support e Humminbird 987c
98. ntact the factory by e mail please include your product model name and serial number in the e mail and use Request for Repair Authorization Number for your e mail subject header You should include your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit For IN WARRANTY service complete the following steps e Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird Customer Resource Center e Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number e Include a brief written description of the problem e Include a copy of your receipt to show proof and date of purchase e Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation For OUT OF WARRANTY service complete the following steps e Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird Customer Resource Center e Include payment in the form of credit card number and expiration date money order or personal check Please do not send cash e Tag product with your name street address phone number and your assigned Repair Authorization Number e Include a brief written description of the problem e Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation 900 SERIES ACCESSORIES Accessories customize the 900 Series to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology W
99. ntour from a point above and behind the boat the eye point As the boat turns the eye point moves to follow the boat Big Digits on this view provide digital data in a large easy to see format When you press the 4 WAY Cursor key in the Bird s Eye View the position of the eye point will shift This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides or even behind the boat Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4 WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right or left while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward and pressing the DOWN arrow key moves the eye point backward Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat Bird s Eye View 25 42 093 080 12 291 imph Speed of Boat Q Land Contours Boat Icon O Depth 2 HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to North Reference Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat 38 CHART BIRD S EYE COMBO VIEW 987c SI Combo models only Chart Bird s Eye Combo View shows both the Chart and Bird s Eye views in a combination split screen You can perform any of the functions for either of these views but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side see Sonar X Press Menu Active Side or Navigation X Press Menu Active Side for more information A green arrow points to the side that is active You can also adjust the size of the
100. ny cabling except the power cable If your cables are too short extensions are available from your local dealer or online from www humminbird com 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 12 f 5 Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 5 32 4 0 mm drill bit If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the mounting bracket mark and drill an additional 1 25 mm hole centered between the four mounting holes Route the cables through the grommet then press the grom met in place around the cables and into the 1 25 mm hole Pass the cables out of the back of the mounting bracket Using needle nose pliers break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base You will need to break out the cable tabs for the number of cables you want to run to your control head 6 faw 6b Ifthe cables cannot be routed directly beneath the mounting bracket mark and drill a 1 25 mm hole that will allow you to run the cables close to the bracket Pass the cables through the 1 25 mm hole routing the cables through the grommet and pressing the grommet into place Place the hole cove
101. oles at this time 4 Using a 5 32 4 0 mm bit drill the three holes to a depth of approximately 1 25 mm On fiberglass hulls it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating Use a marine grade silicone sealant to Till the drilled holes 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 20 f 5 Align the metal mounting bracket with the mounting To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket holes The center slot should be above the two outer slots This bracket and all other hardware supplied is top quality stainless steel for maximum strength and 1 Slide the assembled transducer into the metal bracket from the bottom aligning the large hole at the top of the bracket with the hole in the pivot corrosion protection Insert the three 1 25 mm flat 2 Insert the headed pin through the pivot holes in the bracket and pivot The head wood screws into the drilled holes but do not headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket Attaching the Bracket completely tighten 3 Place the nylon washer over the opposite end of the headed pin Place the stainless washer over the 1 4 20 x 5 8 16 mm screw threads then insert into To attach the pivot to the transducer the opposite end of the headed pin and finger tighten only The screw has a thread locking compound on the threads to prevent loosening and should not 1 Attach the pivot to the tran
102. olling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to mount the transducer on the trolling motor e You may also exchange your NEW and UNASSEMBLED transducer with mounting hardware included for a trolling motor transducer There are also several transducer switches available that support the following configurations Two control heads with one transducer e Two transducers with one control head NOTE Call the Humminbird Customer Resource Center 1 800 633 1468 for details and pricing or visit www humminbird com for more information 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 23 f TEST AND FINISH THE TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION When you have installed both the control head the transducer and accessories and have routed all the cables you must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place Testing should be performed with the boat in the water although you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat out of the water 1 Press the POWER LIGHT key once to turn the control head on There will be an audible chirp when the key is pressed correctly If the unit does not power up make sure that the connector holder is fully seated and that power is available If all connections are correct and power is available the control head will enter Normal operation If no transducer is detected or one is not connected the unit will go into Simulator mode and will indicate this by displaying the word Simulat
103. om the boat s engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information Sonar readings may be affected if the transducer is not positioned correctly i e mounted at an angle not straight down or there is some kind of mechanical interference either because it is mounted inside a hull that is too thick for proper sonar transmission the bond between the transducer and the hull is not airtight or because the transducer is dirty Check with your Installation Guide for guidance on re positioning the transducer and make sure the transducer is clean Low battery voltage may be affecting the power of signal transmission Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information 83 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 90 3 FINDING THE CAUSE OF NOISE Electrical noise usually affects the display with many black dots at high speeds and high sensitivity readings One or more of the following sources can cause noise or interference Possible Source of Noise Isolation Other electronic devices Turn off any nearby electronic devices to see if the problem goes away then turn them on one at a time to see if the noise re appears The boat s engine To determine whether the boat s engine is the source of the noise increase the RPMs while the boat is in neutral and stationary to see if the noise increases proporti
104. on history since the unit was powered up maximum of 20 000 trackpoints displayed You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time Your 900 Series can store up to 50 saved tracks each containing 20 000 trackpoints The current track represents your actual path so far SAVE EDIT OR DELETE A WAYPOINT 987c SI Combo models only Save your current position as a waypoint On any view press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint Save the cursor position as a waypoint On the Chart or Combo view use the Cursor key to designate the position you want to save as a waypoint Then press the MARK key to save the marked position as a waypoint Save a position from the sonar history On the Sonar view use the Cursor key to point to a feature in the sonar history also called the Sonar Saver feature Press the MARK key to create a waypoint at the location where that sonar reading was taken The new waypoint will also record the depth at that location NOTE When you save a waypoint by any of these methods a numerical waypoint name is automatically assigned You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and select an icon to represent it see Waypoint submenu on the Navigation Main Menu Tab 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 49 Display the Waypoints Submenu From any view press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System then use the RIGHT Cursor key
105. on or off 1 Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Fish ID setting On or Off Off On Default Off Fish ID Sensitivity 5 FISH ID SENSITIVITY 1s 10 Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID detection algorithms Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish Fish Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID Fish ID must be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the 900 Series to identify sonar returns as fish To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 10 Default 5 RTS Window REAL TIME SONAR RTS 4 Narrow gt WINDOW RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow or turns it off in the Sonar View The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam See Getting Started Using Your 900 Series Real Time Sonar RTS Window for more information 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 68 a J To change the RTS
106. onately if noise appears when you rev the engine the problem could be the spark plugs alternator or tachometer wiring Replace the spark plugs with resistor plugs install an alternator filter or route the control head power and transducer cables away from the engine wiring Cavitation from the boat s propeller Turbulence created by the propeller can cause noise make sure the transducer is mounted at least 15 38 cm from the propeller and that the water flows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times 84 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 91 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY We warrant the original retail purchaser that products made by Humminbird have been manufactured free from defects in materials and workmanship This warranty is effective for one year from the date of original retail purchase Humminbird products found to be defective and covered by this warranty will be replaced or repaired free of charge at Humminbird s option and returned to the customer freight prepaid Humminbird s sole responsibility under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of a product that has been deemed defective by Humminbird Humminbird is not responsible for charges connected with the removal of such product or reinstallation of replaced or repaired parts This warranty does not apply to a product that has been e Improperly installed e Used in an installation other than that recommen
107. only the returns from the bottom structure and fish that are within the transducer beam The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return See Sonar Menu RTS Window The Wide RTS Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a weak return The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale SONAR BOTTOM PRESENTATION As the boat moves the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display A Hard Bottom such as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display Rocky Bottoms have a broken random appearance NOTE A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display Harder bottoms typically will be displayed with red and softer bottoms typically will be displayed with blue The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represente
108. onnectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets Once the cable collector and all cables are plugged into the back of the control head lock the assembly into place by threading the knurled screw into the threaded insert on the back of the housing Cable ties are provided to help you secure the cables in place by threading them through the available holes on the in dash bracket NOTE It is very important that the cable collector is used and secured in place in the In Dash installation oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 16 f CONNECTING THE CONTROL HEAD POWER CABLE TO THE BOAT A 6 2 m long power cable is included to supply power to the control head You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi stranded copper wire 1 Power 2 Temperature Communications Transducer cable collector Insert CAUTION Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems but the control head MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the boat at one of two places a fuse panel usually located near the console or directly to the battery POSITIVE Cable Collector Insert O Screws Cable Collector Cover Jab on Insert Slot on Cover la If a fuse terminal is available use crimp
109. or on the control head display NOTE The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection 3 If the bottom is visible on screen with a digital depth readout the unit is working properly Make sure that the boat is in water greater than 2 ft 6 m but less than the depth capability of the unit and that the transducer is fully submerged since the sonar signal cannot pass through air If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds the transducer requires adjustment Angling the rear of the transducer downward and or lowering the transducer farther into the water will help achieve depth readings at high speeds If the left side of the fish arch is longer than the right side then the back of the transducer is angled too far downward If the right side of the fish arch is longer than the left side then the back of the transducer is angled too far upwards NOTE It may not always be possible to get symmetrical fish arches and high speed depth readings at the same time Due to the wide variety of boat hulls however it is not always possible to obtain high speed depth readings NOTE It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desir
110. pically Pover OURO cscs serene asec T E EEEE E E E E EEE EEA 1000 Watts RMS 8000 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency BEIR 1 EE E E E E E E E E E E EE E E E T 200 kHz and 50 kHz DualBeam PLUS E i ee ee EAEE ne ee E EE E E E 262 kHz 455 kHz Area of Coverage Dal Beanies a E A A E E A E E A 74 10 dB in 50 kHz amp 20 10 dB in 200 kHz S 0 N T E A AA AE E E E N EE E T EE 160 10 dB in 455 kHz EA EE a E E E E E EE T A EEE E A A 22 Inches 63 5 mm Power REGUINGMIGING cirar AER EEE ETE E E E E EEE EEEE EA EEE EEE E EEE EREE E E EEEE EA EEE ER EEA 10 20 VDC UD E E E E E E S 480V x 854H TRAMSQUCER Side hnagihg rererere REA EREA E E N EA AERE EE ERE XHS 9 S1 160 T Transducer Cable Length 0 00 cc ccc cece eee enn EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE EEE E EEE EPPES EEEE E ronen EEE EE EEE 20 ft 6 m NOTE Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation water type thermal layers bottom composition and slope 87 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 94 F APPENDIX A Transducer Mounting Template XHS 9 SI 160 T Remove and use for Transducer Installation Use 5 2 drill bit DO NOT LET DEADRISE INTERSECT THIS LINE PLACE EITHER CORNER a ON DEADRISE ANGLE O N 88 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41
111. r Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series off SIMULATOR Use the Simulator to learn how to use your 900 Series before taking your boat on the water The Simulator is a very powerful tool that simulates on the water operation providing a randomly updated display We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator since all of the menus function and affect the display the way they actually do when in Normal operation Simulator NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from the StartUp Options menu as opposed to letting the 900 Series enter Simulator automatically as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up Manually selecting Simulator from the StartUp Options menu allows you to pre configure your 900 Series for onthe water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use 48 A simulation message will appear on the display periodically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your 900 Series off SYSTEM STATUS Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit self test Exit System Status by powering your 900 Series off The following screens are displayed in turn when you press the VIEW but
112. r View displays sonar returns from the 50 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from the 50 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam mmHg 169 mph 3 5 e 8 50kHz Depth Triplog Upper Depth Range O Lower Depth Range A a on TR Bea i PEPITA ia 5 sA iab pasy 8 200 kHz Sonar History Window O 50 kHz Sonar History Window Temperature Speed O 36 SIDE IMAGING VIEW Side Imaging View shows a shadowed right and left looking view from the boat as the boat passes over the bottom See Side Imaging On the Water Interpretation for more information about interpreting the Side Imaging view In this view you can change which side you look at the sensitivity of the sonar to allow you to see more or less detail the range of the side beams the scrolling speed of the chart and the color scheme of the display all from the Side Imaging X Press Menu See Side Imaging X Press Menu as well as Understanding Side Imaging for more information Side Imaging View ft 100 Left 1 18 2E Si sm mph 26 3 6 3 In Hg s 30 3 F Depth Water Column amp Triplog Shadows Q Water Surface Temperature Topography Changes Speed Bottom Return 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005
113. r X Press Menu temperature painoa O Q speed RTS Window C uror Sonar Color Bar Q Depth of Cursor Lower Depth Range Q NOTE If the Depth number is flashing it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom This usually happens if the water is too deep the transducer is out of the water the boat is moving too fast or for any other reason that the unit cant accurately receive continuous data Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll 34 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 41 SONAR ZOOM VIEW Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure In Zoom View the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the
114. r over the mounting surface hole then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws Remove the hole cover drill the two mounting holes using a 9 64 E73 3 5 mm bit fill them with marine grade silicone then replace the hole cover and insert the 8 Phillips countersink wood screws Hand tighten only NOTE Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover or gimbal bracket break out tabs and there is enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through its full tilt range Extra cable slack will also help when connecting disconnecting the cables 7 Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes and fill the mounting holes with marine grade silicone Insert the four 10 Slotted Hex wood screws into the mounting holes Hand tighten only 1 Mounting Screws Washer Gimbal Mounting Bracket 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 13 f Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket I 1 Power O Speed communications O Transducer O Cable Collector Insert Gimbal Bracket ENE COR 1A n EJ JEN N KI J H 71 Ll V pP Gimbal Bracket 2 5 Grommet Hole Cover 8 Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable collector insert able Collector Insert The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation so be careful not O screws 3 to
115. ress Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change which side is active Left Right Default Left or Sonar Pl Split Position 50 SPLIT POSITION mann Side Imaging X Press Menu Left Right Split Position allows you to adjust what 6 gt percentage of the screen is taken up by the left side of any Combo View each view may be adjusted independently you must be in a specific view to adjust the screen size for that view The number setting indicates the percentage taken up by the left side of the Combo View selecting Left sets the left side of the screen to its smallest setting The Split Position menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active To Adjust Split Screen Position 1 Highlight Split Position on the Side Imaging X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change the size of the left side of a split screen Left 30 40 50 60 70 Right Default 50 54 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 61 SI Side SI SIDE lt 4 Both gt P SI Side sets which transducer beam from the SI beams will be shown on the display To Adjust SI Side 1 Highlight SI Side on the Side Imaging X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to select the transducer beam Left Right Both Default Both ex SI Sensitivity Auto SI SENSITIVITY SI Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display Increasing the sensitivity shows
116. rns that are very close together To adjust the Zoom Level 1 Highlight Zoom Level on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Zoom Level setting for the Sonar Zoom View 2x 4x 6x 8x Default 2x NOTE The Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom and cannot be moved by the user 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 59 a Bottom Lock BOTTOM LOCK H Sonar Colors SONAR COLORS os Sonar Zoom View only 4 Standard gt Sonar Colors allows you to select which color Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View palette you would like to use for the display To turn on Bottom Lock To change the Sonar Colors 1 Inthe Sonar Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X Press Menu 1 Highlight Sonar Colors on the Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the color palette setting to on Off On Default Off Standard Gray Inverse Green Default Standard E gt Bottom Range 15ft BOTTOM RANGE 100 60 Sonar Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On Bottom Range allows you to control how much of the water column measured up from the bottom is shown in the Sonar Zoom View Choose a small value to see low lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return Choose a larger value to see large structure in d
117. rouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under main tab menu headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly If you have a 987c SI Combo model main tab headings are Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Setup Views and Accessories If you have a 981c SI model main tab headings are Alarms Sonar Setup Views and Accessories 46 Alarms X sm Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu then use the 4 WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information Main Menu System Normal User Mode NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you are in Normal or Advanced User Mode and what model you own User Mode Normal or Advanced An Advanced Mode is provided for users who desire the highest level of control over the 900 Series and Normal Mode for users who desire greater simplicity and fewer menu choices Additional Advanced menu choices will be displayed throughout the menu system when you navigate to specific menus while in Advanced Mode
118. s securely connected to the 900 Series Reconnect if necessary and power up the 900 Series again to see if this fixes the problem e Replace the non functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again e Check the transducer cable Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 41 AM Page 89 3 DISPLAY PROBLEMS There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions Problem The control head loses power at high speeds When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens or the display contains gaps There are no fish detected even when you know they are in the water under the boat or sonar readings seem weak or faulty Possible Cause If the power output of your boat s engine is unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage protection feature Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts The transducer position may need to be adjusted A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer cavitation may be interfering with the interpretation of sonar data See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position Electrical noise fr
119. sducer body using the two 1 4 20 x 5 8 16 mm be fully tightened until all adjustments are made machine screws toothed washers and square nuts The toothed washers must fit on the inside of the transducer ears between the pivot and the ears The NOTE The running position of the transducer is now completely adjustable Subsequent square nuts will be prevented from rotating by the pocket in the back of the adjustment may be necessary to tweak the installation after high speed testing pivot An Allen wrench is provided which fits all the 1 4 20 screws but do not pa fully tighten the screws at this time OQ screw Taan Headed Pin Allen Wrench Nylon Washer Stainless Washer Insert the square nuts Toothed Washer Pivot Attach the Pivot Machine Screw 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 21 f To adjust the running position of the transducer 5 The transducer mounting bracket allows height and tilt adjustment while the pivot bolt allows angular adjustment These adjustments will help reduce cavitation Initially adjust the transducer as described in the following paragraphs Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the installation after high speed testing 6 If access to the top mounting hole is not possible due to the selected height of the transducer fully tighten the two lower screws then simply remove the headed pivot pin and the transducer assembly and tighten the top s
120. shows the closest waypoint first Delete a waypoint From the Waypoints submenu select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints Select the waypoint you want to delete then press the RIGHT Cursor key You will be asked to confirm deletion before the waypoint is actually deleted 43 NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT OR POSITION 987c SI Combo models only Navigate to the cursor position From any Chart or Combo view use the Cursor key to select a position or waypoint to which you want to navigate Press the GOTO key Navigation will begin immediately Navigate to a specified waypoint Press the GOTO key then choose the waypoint to which you would like to navigate from the waypoint list and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select it NOTE By repeating the previous instructions you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi segment route Skipping a waypoint From the Navigation X Press Menu select Skip Next Waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key If there is not another waypoint to skip to navigation will be cancelled Cancel navigation From the Navigation X Press Menu select Cancel Navigation and press the RIGHT Cursor key Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key but does not remove any saved routes from memory You will be prompted to save the current route when you cancel navigation 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 50
121. situation Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the display in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed The cursor can be positioned on the Sonar View using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key Active Cursor In any Bird s Eye View the 4 WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the eyepoint In any Chart View the 4 WAY Cursor Control key pans the charts NOTE In either Freeze Frame or Active Cursor mode you can also make the cursor move diagonally by pressing in between two of the arrows on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key Menu Selection Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required 32 VIEW PRESET KEYS The VIEW PRESET keys are used to program your three favorite views for quick retrieval Instead of using the VIEW key to cycle through every view to find the one you want you can program the VIEW PRESET keys to display a specific view immediately To program each VIEW PRESET key use the VIEW key to cycle to the view you want to store Press and hold one of the VIEW PRESET keys for several seconds A series of audible chirps will be heard indicating that the view has been programmed to the key You can store up to three views one on each key EXIT KEY The EXIT key
122. ter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then e highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control a keys to change the Surface Clutter setting Low 1 to High 10 Default 5 Surface Clutter Noise Filter NOISE FILTER 4 Off gt p Advanced Noise Filter adjusts the sonar Noise Filter to limit interference on the display from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices The Noise Filter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode NOTE The Off setting removes all filtering Low Medium and High settings add progressive filtering of the sonar returns In some deep water situations the High setting may actually make it harder for the control head to find the bottom To change the Noise Filter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Noise Filter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Noise Filter setting Off Low Medium High Default Off oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 70 Max Depth Auto MAX DEPTH Auto 3000 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation The performance of your 900 Series can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth When a maximum depth is set your 900 Series will not attempt to acqu
123. the cable hole and use it as LP a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting holes Remove the plate drill two 9 64 3 5 mm holes then fill both holes with marine grade silicone sealant Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two 8 x 5 8 16 mm wood screws 4 Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom drill one 9 64 dia 3 5 mm x 5 8 deep 16 mm hole then fill hole with marine grade silicone sealant then attach the cable clamp using a 8 x 5 8 16 mm screw 5 Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder To perform a final test of the transom transducer installation After transom transducer installation please perform the final testing and then finalize the installation see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION If you want to install the transducer on a trolling motor use this procedure Several styles of the transducer are compatible with trolling motor mounting If you have a trolling motor bracket refer to the separate installation instructions that are included with the bracket NOTE After trolling motor transducer installation please perform the final testing and then finalize the installation see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation If you don t have a trolling motor transducer there are several options e You may purchase a Tr
124. the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds the transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal e If the transom is behind the propeller s it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered see Trolling Motor Transducer Installation e The Side Imaging transducer must NOT have anything obstructing the view of the side looking beams i e nothing can be in the line of sight of these beams not a hull motor or other transducer etc To mount the transducer bracket to the boat 1 Remove the transducer mounting template from this manual See Appendix A for the Transducer Mounting Template 15 380 mm from prop s 2 Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer will be installed Align the template vertically matching the lower edge of the transom with the bottom corner of the template If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat moves forward mount the transducer on the starboard side and use the bottom left corner of the template If your propeller moves counter clockwise as the boat moves forward mount the transducer on the port side and use the bottom right corner of the template 3 Using a pencil or punch mark the three mounting holes on the transom Do not mark or drill any other h
125. tion may be an option See Trolling Motor Transducer Installation for more information 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 1 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 19 First determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location e It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively tree of turbulent water As a boat moves through the water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller s either clockwise or counter clockwise This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat and in the immediate area of the propeller s Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side On outboard or inboard outboard boats it is best to locate the transducer at least 15 380 mm to the side of the propeller s e The best way to locate turbulence free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving This method is recommended if maximum high speed operation is a high priority If this is not possible select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth flat and free of protrusions or ribs e The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment e On boats with stepped hulls it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step Do not mount the transducer on
126. to the Cursor Boat Icon Bearing to Cursor Track Breadcrumb Trail Cartography Map Scale Active Cursor O Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to 10 North Reference 39 CHART SONAR COMBO VIEW 987c SI Combo models only Chart Sonar Combo View shows both the Chart and Sonar views in a combination split screen You can perform any of the functions for either of these views but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side see Sonar X Press Menu Active Side or Navigation X Press Menu Active Side for more information A green arrow points to the side that is active You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen see Sonar X Press Menu Split Position or Navigation X Press Menu Split Position for more information NOTE See Sonar View and Chart View for more information about each side of this view Chart Sonar View o 25 43 870 Distance O Ow 080 12 018 29 327 A In H Ea ys A 4444 es N E e E AEA 20 a sm sm Bearing 1 82 O 10 302 Depth Bearing to Cursor Boat Icon Cartography Track Breadcrumb Trail Active Cursor Map scale HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to North Reference Q O Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor O Distance to the Cursor Sonar Window Q Chart Window 12 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd
127. ton when using System Status e Self Test e Accessory Test e GPS Diagnostic View SELF TEST Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test including unit serial number Printed Circuit Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage SYSTEM STATUS Self Test Screen 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 55 3 ACCESSORY TEST This view also reports the current position local time and date and other numeric information The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix 2D Fix 3D Fix or Enhanced An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from WAAS EGNOS or MSAS A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation HDOP the Horizontal Dilution of Precision is a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system SYSTEM STATUS GPS CONNECTED 1 56 ona CONNECTED configuration HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error Temperature CONNECTED WeatherSense CONNECTED L mmHg l GPS Diagnostic View GPS Diagnostic View Enhanced 1 00 17ft Accessory Test Screen NOTE The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 900 Series was powered up ompr a I 50 40 654 t ar GPS DIAGNOSTIC VIEW 9875
128. tracks which represent the actual path of the boat oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 48 WAYPOINTS ROUTES AND TRACKS 987c SI Combo models only Waypoints are stored positions that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points Your 900 Series can store up to 3000 waypoints Waypoints Routes and Tracks Overzoom a q TTG Estimate of Trip Time to Destination Waypoint O Speed of Boat Depth HDG Direction that boat is traveling relative to North Reference BRG Direction to Destination Waypoint Waypoint O Relative to North Reference Route XTE Cross Track Error Distance of Boat ae from Route Off Course Alarm Limits amp DIG Distance to Go to Waypoint Map Scale 42 Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in trip planning You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next As you travel a route staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart Your 900 Series can store up to 50 routes that can each contain up to 50 waypoints Tracks consist of detailed position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints The Current Track shows the positi
129. ual settings entered To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 2990 feet 3 to 927 meters International Models Only Default 0 51 oO 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 58 F gt Lower Range Auto LOWER RANGE Auto 930 Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed Automatic is the default setting When in automatic mode the lower range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom Selecting a specific setting locks the depth range into Manual mode Use both Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure UJ will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Range to indicate that you are in Manual mode For example if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet surface to a depth of 30 feet you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30 The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range allowing you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the settings entered manually To adj
130. ucer Installation 11 Transoni Transducer installation ce ctacecsiriessonssichsassarssiaicts csiacdeotuamesnireninrenneiiens 12 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation i csssstscacctsesorsiescssstorenscgnesessnecipntbnconttsnroerins 16 Test and Finish the Transducer Installation ssssssssssssssssessceesssseseesnscseessseeeeensee iF GPS Receiver Installation 987c SI Combo models only 18 Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread Stem ssssssssssssseessssceessnseeeeensee 18 Access Under Mounting LOCATION sissen 19 No Access Under Mounting Location ssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssseessssseesssssessnssseetnsset 19 Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation ssssssseseeeseneeese 20 Speed Accessory Installation 20 Testing the System Installation 22 Getting Started Using Your 900 Series Powering Up the Control Head What s on the Sonar Display Understanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS Window uaissssssssssssssssssssssssscsssssssssssssssssessssssssessssssssstssssssseeeset SONar Boto PCS CIN ENO sees ascertain eee leer Understanding Side Imaging What s on the Side Imaging Display Side Imaging Technology How It Works Side Imaging On the Water Interpretation ssssssssssssssssesssesssssesssseesenssseeeesee Key Functions POWER LIGHT Key pL el Ua Cait E reer ert ereerreerr tr E err E errr srernrercerite FE IY cesar cess E E E E A INFO Key 987c S1 Combo models ORY seissioun MARK GOT
131. unt of detail shown A faster speed shows more information in the Side Imaging Views and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer allowing you to see an entire area Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Side Imaging X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed setting 1 9 Ultra where 1 Slow 9 Fast Ultra Fastest Default 5 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 62 a ESI Colors SI COLORS 4 Inverse gt SI Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the display To change the SI Colors 1 Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the color palette Inverse Gray Green Blue Default Inverse 56 kp Active Side 4 Right gt T Navigation X Press Menu NAVIGATION X PRESS MENU 987c SI Combo Models only The Navigation X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in the Bird s Eye View the Chart or the Chart Sonar Combo or Chart Bird s Eye Combo View to access the Navigation XPress Menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether you
132. unt your GPS receiver follow the instructions included with that hardware to mount the stem antenna pole NOTE AS EC10 10 extension cables are available from Humminbird if your planned routing exceeds 20 6 m Maximum cable length including extensions should not exceed 50 15 m NOTE Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage lt 2 Screw on the receiver base to the stem first e making sure that the stem pipe does not A protrude from the receiver base This adds protection to the cable when pulling it through the pipe stem In addition to this de burr the pipe edges to reduce cable abrasion pi D 3 Use electrical tape to secure the NMEA pigtail to the cable as shown Q Receiver e Receiver Base E NOTE Leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable l i unless needed This will make removing the receiver Stem Pipe pacer 4 Route the GPS receiver cable through the stem and continue with the planned route you chose in step 1 5 Attach the GPS receiver to its base using the included 6 7 8 22 mm screws Mounting Screws Cable Route Taped NMEA Pigtail Cable Out NMEA Pigtai 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 25 f ACCESS UNDER MOUNTING LOCATION NO ACCESS UNDER MOUNTING LOCATION Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver when routing the cable down Follow these st
133. ust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 3000 feet 3 to 930 meters International Models Only Default AUTO 52 X Chart Speed 5 CHART SPEED 10 Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of detail shown A faster speed shows more information in the Sonar Views and is preferred by most anglers however the sonar information moves across the display quickly A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions Adjust Chart Speed to your personal preference To adjust the Chart Speed 1 Highlight Chart Speed on the Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Chart Speed setting 1 10 where 1 Slow 10 Fastest Default 5 Q Zoom Level ZOOM LEVEL haa gt Sonar Zoom View 981c SI models only Zoom Level sets the magnification level for the Sonar Zoom View and is only available on the Sonar X Press Menu when the Sonar Zoom View is active on 981c models Use Zoom to increase the display resolution to separate sonar retu
134. y to form the image that you see The rows closest to the boat icon at the top of the display are the most recent sonar data The information is scrolled down the screen as new data drawn at the top of the screen becomes available 26 262 kHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width Side Imaging 262 kHz Maximum Coverage The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies 262 kHz or 455 kHz Selecting 455 kHz produces the sharpest image while selecting 262 kHz provides greater bottom coverage area It is important to understand that when the boat turns the strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out providing some distortion to the image Side beams look out 240 feet with a depth limitation of 100 to 150 feet depending on the contour of the bottom Please see the Side Imaging Sonar Tutorial at www humminbird com for a more detailed explanation Your Side Imaging transducer also provides traditional sonar imaging at 50 200 kHz Total coverage under the boat is 180 455 kHz provides highest resolution with 160 total beam width Side Imaging 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd WHAT S ON THE SIDE IMAGING DISPLAY 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 33 Side Imaging displays a number of easily recognizable features that allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure For Side Imaging the bottom composition determines the intensity
135. y additional weak returns and decreasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns The 50 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To set the 50 kHz Sensitivity 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight 50 kHz Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 50 kHz Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 Depth Lines DEPTH LINES O gt Advanced Depth Lines divide the display into four equal sections that are separated by three horizontal depth lines The depth of each line is displayed along the depth scale You can either turn Depth Lines On or Off The Depth Lines menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode mg To change the Depth Lines setting f 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode gw then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On Depth Lines 63 ee ime E 10 Advanced Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by algae and aeration The lower the setting the less surface clutter will be displayed The Surface Clutter menu choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To change the Surface Clut
136. yed This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route To Save Current Route 1 Highlight Save Current Route on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate saving the current route 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To save the current route press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel saving the current route press the LEFT Cursor key A Skip Next Waypoint SKIP NEXT WAYPOINT gt Only when navigating Skip Next Waypoint removes the next waypoint from the current route This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route To Skip Next Waypoint 1 Highlight Skip Next Waypoint on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate skipping the next waypoint 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To skip the next waypoint press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel skipping the next waypoint press the LEFT Cursor key CANCEL NAVIGATION b Only when navigating Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode This menu choice will only appear when you are currently navigating a route This will not delete a previously saved route To Cancel Navigation 1 Highlight Cancel Navigation on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To cancel n
137. you notice the difference between the longer top bottom and shorter side pads 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 39 AM Page 15 f 5 In Dash Bracket cut Away Dash Q Washers Wing Nut Threaded Rod Threaded Insert O Expansion ports use for future accessories Insert the control head through the mounting hole from the front side of the dash From the back side of the dash align the two threaded rods on the rear of the housing with the two holes on the in dash mounting bracket Place a washer onto each threaded rod then secure bracket by placing a wing nut onto each threaded rod and tighten fully Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable collector insert The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong slots If you don t have a cable for every hole in the insert install the blank plugs to protect the unit from the weather I While holding cables in place in the cable collector insert thread the cables through the slot in the bottom of the cable collector cover line up the cable collector insert and cover then slide the cover into place on the insert NOTE The tab on the cable collector insert goes into the slot on the cover 8 Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillip screws provided Plug the cable collector assembly into the back of the control head Cable c
138. you to select a waypoint and start navigation toward that waypoint or add that waypoint to the end of the current route Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints Grid allows you to apply a trolling grid to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints To view the Routes Submenu Routes Submenu ROUTES Routes allows you to view the Routes submenu 1 Highlight Routes on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Routes submenu The Routes Submenu contains the following menu choices Create allows you to create a new empty route and add waypoints to it immediately Edit allows you to select a previously saved route and edit its name and the waypoints on it Delete allows you to delete a route from a list of previously saved routes Travel allows you to select a previously saved route to use as the current route this menu setting also begins navigation on this route Routes can be traveled in either the forward or reverse direction Info displays information about the route including the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next 98x Manual 531376 1 A qxd 2 23 2005 11 40 AM Page 73 Chart Orientation CHART ORIENTATION 4 North Up gt Chart Orientation allows you to select whether views containing charts should be drawn North Up or Course Up To change the Chart Orientation setting 1 Highlight Chart Ori

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