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Table of Contents

900 Series™ Introduction

How Sonar Works .......................................................................................................... 1

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar .............................................................................................. 2

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase for 917c and 957c Combo models) ..........................................................

Universal Sonar 2 ............................................................................................................ 3

How GPS and Cartography Work .................................................................................. 3

Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot.................................................................................. 5

Software Updates ............................................................................................................ 5

Accessory Bus .................................................................................................................. 5

Installation Overview

Control Head Installation

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head .............................................................................. 7

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat ............................................ 11

Transducer Installation

Transom Transducer Installation .................................................................................. 13

Inside the Hull Transducer Installation ...................................................................... 21

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ........................................................................ 24

Trolling Motor Transducer Options .............................................................................. 25

GPS Receiver Installation

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem .............................................. 26

Access Under Mounting Location................................................................................ 27

No Access Under Mounting Location.......................................................................... 27

Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation .................................. 28

Testing the System Installation

Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™

Powering Up the Control Head .................................................................................... 30

What’s on the Sonar Display ...................................................................................... 31

Understanding Sonar History ...................................................................................... 32

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.................................................................................. 32

Bottom Presentation...................................................................................................... 32

Key Functions

POWER/LIGHT Key ........................................................................................................ 33

VIEW Key ........................................................................................................................ 34

MENU Key ...................................................................................................................... 34

4-WAY Cursor Control Key ............................................................................................ 35

View Preset Keys............................................................................................................ 35

EXIT Key .......................................................................................................................... 35

INFO Key ........................................................................................................................ 36

MARK Key ...................................................................................................................... 36

GOTO Key ........................................................................................................................ 36

ZOOM (+/-) Keys............................................................................................................ 37

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Page 2: ...ving 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 t...

Page 3: ...nstallation 21 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation 24 Trolling Motor Transducer Options 25 GPS Receiver Installation 25 Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread Stem 26 Access Under Mounting Loca...

Page 4: ...ing Grid 56 Save Edit or Delete a Route 57 Save or Clear a Current Track 58 Edit Delete or Hide Saved Tracks 58 Man Overboard MOB Navigation 59 The Menu System 60 Start Up Options Menu 61 Normal Opera...

Page 5: ...MMC SD Card Snapshot and Recording View only 76 Delete All Images optional purchase MMC SD Card Snapshot and Recording View only 76 Delete Recording optional purchase MMC SD Card Snapshot and Recordi...

Page 6: ...undings 95 Navaids on Bird s Eye View 95 Shaded Depth 95 Set Simulation Position Advanced 96 Set Map Offset Advanced 96 Clear Map Offset Advanced 97 Alarms Menu Tab 97 Depth Alarm 98 Fish ID Alarm 98...

Page 7: ...117 Returning Your Unit For Service 118 900 Series Accessories 119 Specifications 121 Glossary 122 Contact Humminbird 133 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International only are only...

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Page 9: ...ve 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...

Page 10: ...increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances ability to overcome noise better high speed performance and enhanced depth capability DualBeam PLUS Sonar Your 90...

Page 11: ...Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS technology An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below along with op...

Page 12: ...apabilities with advanced fishfinding The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 900 Series Fishing System when it is connected to the included GPS receiver View current position Vi...

Page 13: ...r 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...

Page 14: ...motor mounting method Installing the GPS Receiver if included Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position NOTE Accessories may require a separate purchase You can visit our w...

Page 15: ...nting 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 al...

Page 16: ...nsducer GPS Receiver and accessories Make the required installations and then run the cables to your control head mounting location Do not cut any cabling except the power cable If your cables are too...

Page 17: ...over and insert the 8 Phillips countersink wood screws Hand tighten only 7 Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes and fill the mounting holes with marine gra...

Page 18: ...lots If you don t have a cable for every hole in the insert install the blank plugs to protect the control head from the weather 1 2 Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket 3 Gimbal Bracket 1 Grommet 2...

Page 19: ...ngle 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...

Page 20: ...ed prior to installation In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits various hand tools including a ruler or straightedge a leve...

Page 21: ...rbulent water Consider the following to find the best location with the least amount of turbulence As the boat moves through the water turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust...

Page 22: ...adjustment NOTE If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your high speed application find an In Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1 800 633 14...

Page 23: ...provided then mount it and make adjustments to its position without locking it in place NOTE You will initially assemble the transducer and the pivot arm by matching the two ratchets to a numbered pos...

Page 24: ...hat the square teeth on each ratchet face the square teeth on the transducer knuckle and the triangular teeth face outward Hold the ratchets on the transducer knuckle with one hand and fit the pivot a...

Page 25: ...assembly with the drilled holes in the transom With a 5 16 socket driver mount the assembly to the transom using the two 10 1 long screws provided NOTE Make sure that the mounting screws are snug but...

Page 26: ...and test and finish the installation in the following procedures 4 Routing the Cable The transducer cable has a low profile connector which must be routed to the point where the control head is mount...

Page 27: ...with marine grade silicone sealant Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two 8 x 5 8 wood screws 4 Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom dril...

Page 28: ...position for your boat First adjust the height in small increment NOTE The deeper the transducer is in the water the more likely that a rooster tail of spray will be generated at high speeds so make s...

Page 29: ...xy Do not use silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer as this material reduces the sensitivity of the unit Do not use five minute epoxy as it has a tendency to cure before all th...

Page 30: ...allation first that includes running the boat at various speeds in order to determine the best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer 1 Plug the transducer into the control head then...

Page 31: ...able repeat Steps 3 through 6 7 Once you have determined the best mounting location using the above steps mark the position of the transducer 3 Route the cable 1 Once the mounting location is determin...

Page 32: ...OTE Neither water spilled gasoline nor oil will affect the performance of the transducer Trolling Motor Transducer Installation If you want to install the transducer on a trolling motor use this proce...

Page 33: ...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...

Page 34: ...ld not exceed 50 16 m NOTE Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage 2 Screw on the receiver base to the stem first making sure that the...

Page 35: ...crews 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 No Access Under Mounting Location Follow these s...

Page 36: ...nly 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 chec...

Page 37: ...he System Status Self Test screen will appear NOTE If you wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted and you will have to start again 2 Self Test displays r...

Page 38: ...ore information Powering Up the Control Head Turn on your 900 Series control head by pressing the POWER key The Title screen is displayed until the 900 Series begins operation Your 900 Series will beg...

Page 39: ...es traveled 2 7 Distance Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver 3 Average Speed Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver 4 Thermoclines layers of water with different...

Page 40: ...m 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 s...

Page 41: ...ve you flexibility and control over your fishing experience Your control head has the following keys POWER LIGHT key EXIT key VIEW key 4 WAY Cursor Control key MENU key VIEW PRESET keys MARK key GOTO...

Page 42: ...p 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 frequen...

Page 43: ...ys are used to control the speed of playback NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required VIEW PRESET keys The VIEW PRESET keys are used to program your three...

Page 44: ...if Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required to create a way...

Page 45: ...tomize the information displayed in individual readouts on many views including suppressing a particular readout so that nothing is displayed the ability to customize readouts depends on the view and...

Page 46: ...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 c...

Page 47: ...Level or magnification is displayed in the upper left corner and can be changed to suit conditions Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed Freez...

Page 48: ...the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in this 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 C...

Page 49: ...icons in this view The selected thumbnail or icon will be highlighted with arrows NOTE The speed of the screen capture or of the recording depends on the type of card you use in general SD cards captu...

Page 50: ...e your cursor is on the screen and the screen will freeze while the snapshot is being saved to the MMC SD card A status dialog box will appear that shows the progress of the save as a percentage and t...

Page 51: ...the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the recording as well as how much space is remaining on the MMC SD card NOTE The waypoints that are created by a recording have the same name as the fil...

Page 52: ...g View only playback speed can also be changed using the Left and Right 4 Way Cursor keys Playback is paused when the sonar cursor is active and resumes playing when the cursor is removed Playback is...

Page 53: ...nar X Press menu when in Side Beam View the display will represent the same sonar data in one of the following three layouts Default Classic and Slanted Default layout The top portion of the display p...

Page 54: ...ts the sonar information from the side looking beams reveals bottom contour structure and fish similar to the down looking beam but the area covered is to the left and right of the area shown in the d...

Page 55: ...o 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 pressi...

Page 56: ...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 Bird s Eye View an...

Page 57: ...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...

Page 58: ...aid 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 o...

Page 59: ...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...

Page 60: ...rsor 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...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...h 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 position history since the unit was powered...

Page 63: ...reate 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...

Page 64: ...nd 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 curr...

Page 65: ...m 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 submen...

Page 66: ...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 Track...

Page 67: ...nd an additional info box that shows the lat lon position of the MOB waypoint and the elapsed time since MOB was activated is added to the Chart View It is not possible to re activate MOB or modify th...

Page 68: ...Views and Accessories 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 t...

Page 69: ...is displayed to access 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 one of the following choices If you wait too long the s...

Page 70: ...y actually do when in Normal operation NOTE To get the full benefit of the Simulator it is important to select Simulator manually from the Start Up Options menu as opposed to letting the 900 Series en...

Page 71: ...Board PCB serial number software revision total hours of operation and the input voltage Accessory Test Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system NOTE The speed accessory will be d...

Page 72: ...ng monitored but is not yet being used 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 Enh...

Page 73: ...s 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 an...

Page 74: ...30 40 50 60 70 Right Default varies Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debr...

Page 75: ...together to view a specific depth range manually when looking for fish or bottom structure will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen when you start manually adjusting the Lower Range...

Page 76: ...e 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 Slowest 10 Fastest Default 5 Quad Layout with optional purchase Quad...

Page 77: ...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...

Page 78: ...n 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...

Page 79: ...int in the Chart and Combo Views Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints Target allows you to apply a target to a waypoint selected from the list of waypoints Grid allo...

Page 80: ...o cancel clearing the current track press the LEFT Cursor key Save Current Route Only when navigating Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed This menu choice will only...

Page 81: ...de To Cancel MOB Navigation 1 Highlight Cancel MOB Navigation on the Navigation X Press menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling MOB navigation 3 The Confirm dialog box will...

Page 82: ...Cursor Control key to view the Waypoints submenu The Waypoint Submenu contains the following menu choices Edit allows you to edit the Name Position Latitude and Longitude and select the Icon that will...

Page 83: ...from the Snapshot and Recording View This menu option is only available when you have an optional purchase MMC SD card installed and you are in Snapshot and Recording View To start sonar recording 1...

Page 84: ...Press menu 3 Press the RIGHT 4 Way Cursor key to initiate this procedure 4 A Confirm Dialog box will appear Select Yes to delete the image or No to cancel the operation Delete All Images optional pur...

Page 85: ...IGHT 4 Way Cursor key to initiate this procedure 4 A Confirm Dialog box will appear Select Yes to delete the recording or No to cancel the operation Delete All Recordings optional purchase MMC SD Card...

Page 86: ...ify the playback speed for a sonar recording from the Snapshot and Recording View This menu option is only available when you have an optional purchase MMC SD card installed and you are playing back a...

Page 87: ...of time memory left to play is indicated by the status bar For more information see Snapshot and Recording View Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press t...

Page 88: ...o select either the 200 kHz beam the 83 kHz beam or the 200 83 kHz beam 200 83 kHz 200 kHz 83 kHz Default 200 kHz Fish ID Fish ID uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will di...

Page 89: ...fying 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...

Page 90: ...esents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom o...

Page 91: ...uadraBeam PLUS transducer must be attached to the Fishing System The 455 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is available when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam see Sonar Menu Tab Transducer Select and U...

Page 92: ...or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On Surface Clutter Advanced Surface Clutter adjusts the filter that removes surface clutter noise caused by...

Page 93: ...Low Max Depth 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 max...

Page 94: ...Salt Default Fresh Transducer Select Transducer Select allows you to select which transducer you want to use NOTE The transducer setting must correspond to the transducer type connected to your system...

Page 95: ...the display of the Temperature Graph 1 In the 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 water temperatur...

Page 96: ...rack a color range will represent the different depths on the track instead from light green shallowest to black deepest You can change the depth range associated with black by using Track Color Range...

Page 97: ...atitude 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 Cursor To all...

Page 98: ...ch waypoint to the next Chart Orientation Chart Orientation allows you to select whether the views containing charts should be drawn North Up or Course Up To change the Chart Orientation setting 1 Hig...

Page 99: ...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 Defa...

Page 100: ...hlight 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 Course Projection Line Course Projection Line allows you t...

Page 101: ...n Mode allows you to continue to navigate and fish around a particular waypoint even if you pass over it multiple times To activate or de activate Continuous Navigation 1 Highlight Continuous Navigati...

Page 102: ...n To change the Chart Detail Level setting 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 N...

Page 103: ...ings setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden Navaids on Bird s Eye View Navaids on Bird s Eye View allows you to display or hide additional navigational aids such as lights and buoys in Bird s Eye View...

Page 104: ...age Exit the menu set the cursor then try again Set Map Offset Advanced 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 no...

Page 105: ...ap Offset on the Navigation main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to clear the Map Offset Alarms Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System The Alarms...

Page 106: ...m 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 Batter...

Page 107: ...Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to change the Aux Temp Alarm setting Off 33 120 Fahrenheit 0 50 Celsius Default Off Temp Alarm Temp Alarm sounds w...

Page 108: ...al models only Default 300 ft 100 m Arrival Alarm Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle based on the m...

Page 109: ...Alarms main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Drift Alarm setting Off 25 to 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International models only Default Off Alarm Tone Alarm Tone s...

Page 110: ...nge 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...

Page 111: ...nu 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 User Mode...

Page 112: ...rsor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key Select Readouts Advanced Select Readouts allows you to customize the information displayed in individual digital readouts on the...

Page 113: ...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...

Page 114: ...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 Interna...

Page 115: ...or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone Default EST UTC 5 Eastern Standard Time Daylight Saving Time Advanced Daylight Saving Time adjusts the time display to account for loca...

Page 116: ...e the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format 12 hour 24 hour Default 12 hour Date Format Advanced International only Date Format changes the date format used by the unit Thi...

Page 117: ...utput 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...

Page 118: ...fault On Views Menu Tab From any view press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu System then press the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key until the Views tab is selected This menu tab allows...

Page 119: ...GHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible or vice versa Bird s Eye View Chart Bird s Eye Combo View Chart Chart Combo View Chart View Chart Sonar Combo View...

Page 120: ...tomatically Once you have created a screen capture a screen capture thumbnail is added to the Snapshot and Recording View and is available to view at a later date See the full sized image by highlight...

Page 121: ...o To view screen snapshots 1 Make sure that the optional purchase MMC SD card used to capture the screen is installed in your card slot 2 Press the VIEW key until you see the Snapshot and Recording Vi...

Page 122: ...orrosion 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 cau...

Page 123: ...x 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 El...

Page 124: ...ears 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 proportionately if noise appears when...

Page 125: ...T 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...

Page 126: ...nclude your Repair Authorization Number in all subsequent communications about your unit For IN WARRANTY service complete the following steps Obtain a Repair Authorization Number from the Humminbird C...

Page 127: ...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...

Page 128: ...he fish With the new InterLink Network Connection you can now share GPS position waypoints routes and your current track between two Humminbird Fishing Systems in real time Mark a waypoint at the cons...

Page 129: ...entally responsible disposal during the product life cycle WEEE compliance may not be required in your location for electrical electronic equipment EEE nor may it be required for EEE designed and inte...

Page 130: ...ker and less black It is important to note that a sonar return from a sloping bottom can have the appearance of a softer bottom Cavitation Cavitation is the effect of air bubbles created as the propel...

Page 131: ...Frame is a Humminbird feature that pauses the sonar scrolling so that the image on screen can be studied with greater detail See Instant Image Update Frequency Frequency is a measure of the number of...

Page 132: ...horizontal number i e 640 V x 320 H this key specification typically indicates the quality of resolution In fishfinders the total resolution vertical multiplied by horizontal is often less important...

Page 133: ...rgy bouncing off the bottom once rebounding to the water surface and then traveling back down to the bottom to be reflected again Second returns are more common in shallow water and over hard bottoms...

Page 134: ...flected off of tiny objects near the surface of the water including algae and even air bubbles Typically saltwater environments have significantly greater surface clutter than freshwater due to contin...

Page 135: ...the strong signal overwhelming the weak signal See Transducer and Noise TripLog TripLog is a Humminbird feature that provides an on screen counter for Elapsed Time Average Speed and Total Distance tra...

Page 136: ...osition from at least three satellites Humminbird GPS receivers provide very fast acquisition times under one minute permitting users to get out on the water faster Alarm Arrival The audible alert tha...

Page 137: ...To Go See Time to Go and Speed Over Ground Estimated Position Error EPE Estimated Position Error is a calculation that indicates the potential position inaccuracy the user may experience due to a var...

Page 138: ...mpass uses Magnetic North Humminbird GPS units provide the option of selecting True or Magnetic readouts by using the North Reference menu See Magnetic North Present Position Present Position is the c...

Page 139: ...ents the most efficient path between the two points because it is a straight line The TRK is measured in degrees i e 321 where 000 is North 090 East 180 is South 270 is West See Cross Track Error and...

Page 140: ...ability to name and assign a symbol to the saved location Depth Date and Time of Day when the waypoint was created is also saved Waypoint Target Waypoint Target is a Humminbird feature that displays...

Page 141: ...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 cservice johnsonoutdoors com For direct sh...

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