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Humminbird 531374-1_A Fish Finder User Manual

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1. e MB posses MA 72 NOTE Entries in this Table of Contents which list International only are only available on IA C Gee ee TRI E 73 products sold outside of the US and Canada by our authorized International Distributors To Restore DC TALI E 73 obtain a list of authorized International Distributors please visit our website at Select Readouts Advanced 73 www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 to Depth Offset Advanced RT 75 locate the distributor nearest you Temp Oet Aan c E 75 IV 531374 1 A r elschematic Com 900 SERIES INTRODUCTION Your 900 Series Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System comes in the following configuration e Humminbird 947c 3D Combo Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with Chartplotter Maps and Dual Frequency 455 kHz and 83 kHz Transducer GPS Receiver included HOW THE 900 SERIES WORKS Sonar uses sound waves to determine the presence and location of underwater objects The time measured between the transmission of the sound wave and the reception of any reflection can be used to determine distance from an object Analysis of the reflected signal can also be used to determine location size or composition of underwater objects Humminbird products consist of two main components the sonar unit and the transducer The sonar unit contains the transmitter and receiver a
2. Luuuuuu LER A A E S NNN SHS 7W Transducer Cable Length WK E AE EE 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 84 531374 1 A if ech nati 54 pM Page reelschematic coin APPENDIX A Transducer Mounting Template SHS 7W Remove and use for Transducer Installation Use 32 drill bit DO NOT LET DEADRISE INTERSECT THIS LINE PLACE EITHER CORNER Kk ON DEADRISE ANGLE 0070 85 531374 1 A if ee 2 nati 54 pM Page reelschematic coin Contact Humminbird 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 7 HUMMINBIRD 86
3. 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 www reel y le lematie com e an item quickly Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Setup Views and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System 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 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 E program each VIEW PRESET key use the VIEW key to cycle to the EA view you want to store Press and hold one of the VIEW PRESET keys The 4 WAY Cursor Control Key has multiple functions depending for several seconds A series of audible chirps will be heard on the situation indicating that the view has been programmed to the key You can Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the store up to three views one on each key display in the 2D 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 EXIT KEY The EXIT key has multiple functio
4. 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 Insert the headed pin through the pivot holes in the bracket and pivot The headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket Place the nylon washer over the opposite end of the headed pin Place the stainless washer over the 420 x screw threads then insert into 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 be fully tightened until all adjustments are made NOTE The running position of the transducer is now completely adjustable Subsequent adjustment may be necessary to tweak the installation after high speed testing b i N i jy i i i l A i d Headed Pin Nylon Washer fits over headed pin Stainless Washer fits over screw threads Q Screw To adjust the running position of the transducer 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 Normal Cavitation Cavitation that will cause erratic sonar readings NOTE Your transducer may not look exactly
5. 1 Highlight 2D 3D Priority on the 3D Sonar X Press menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 2D 3D Priority 2D Only Equal 3D Default 3D 531374 1 A reel Wb Active Side 4 Right gt Navigation X Press Menu NAVIGATION X PRESS MENU 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 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 if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM Page schemati c com IN Active Side ACTIVE SIDE 4 Left 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 C
6. 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 can t accurately receive continuous data Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the 2D 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 Freeze Frame is only available in the Sonar View 2D Sonar View Q Depth Triplog Temperature Q Speed 31 m geg me A Je dh i J a Vires 9 30 RTS Window Sonar Color Bar OH Lower Depth Range Q Upper Depth Range OH www reel y le lematie Com e an 2D ZOOM VIEW 2D Zoom View 2D 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 2D Zoom View the display is split to show the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left
7. 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 www E A if leche matic 54 PM rta e Position Format POSITION FORMAT d dd mm mmm Advanced 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 Usethe 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 TIME FORMAT Advanced International only Time Format 4 How 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 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 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Time Format 12 hour 24
8. 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 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 2D Sonar X Press Menu Zoom Level Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed o Depth Upper Depth Range Full Range View Q Freeze Frame Pressing any arrow on the 4 WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen elo Upper Depth Range Zoom View CR in the 2D Sonar Zoom View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the Temperature Zoom Preview Box screen The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to O speed Full Range View determine the depth of any sonar return The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze ES l Zoomed View Lower Depth Range Full Range View Q Frame In addition see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update Q Zoom Level Lower Depth Range Zoom View Q Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll 32 531374 1 A r els
9. 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 531374 1 A T elseliematie Com SAVE OR CLEAR A CURRENT TRACK 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 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 Display the Tracks Submenu From any view press the MENU key tv 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 u
10. e Waypoint Target 531374 1 A if sche matic 53 BM rn e 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 from the Navigation Main menu To remove the trolling grid choose Remove Grid from the Navigation X Press Menu reel Chart View with Grid Q Map scale E Waypoint Trolling Grid 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 40 S SAVE EDIT OR DELETE A ROUTE 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 Ma
11. 15 200 m 7 54 PM Page seliematic coin Alarms 72 Alarms Menu 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 will not be triggered again until a new instance of the alarm condition is detected 68 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 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting OFF 1 to 100 feet or 05 to 30 meters International models only Default OFF ur c M Fish ID Alarm sounds when the 900 Series detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish 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 o OQ gt H arge medium 4 ENTRAR gt n Kee 531374 1 A r elschematic coin Low Battery Alarm off LOW BATTERY
12. 54 pM Page reelschematic coin Esc AN E A Sonar lt S h Al 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 or whether a 2D or a 3D View is displayed active 56 E32D Sonar Colors 2D SONAR COLORS 4 Standard 2D Sonar Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the display To change the 2D Sonar Colors 1 Highlight 2D Sonar Colors on the 2D Sonar menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the color palette Standard Gray Inverse Green Default Standard 3D Bottom Style 3D BOTTOM STYLE 4 Shaded with Grid 3D Bottom Style selects the bottom style used in the 3D Sonar View To change the 3D Bottom Style setting 1 Highlight 3D Bottom Style on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Bottom Style setting Grid Only Shaded with Grid Shaded Default Shaded with Grid 3D Frame Style 3 3D FRAME STYLE Simple Complex 3D Frame Style selects the frame style used in the 3D Sonar View To change the 3D Frame Style setting 1 Highlight 3D Frame Style on the Sonar main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Frame Style setting Simple 2 3 4
13. 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 I 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 Fahrenheit or Celsius International models only For example if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 Fahrenheit and the water temperature falls from 60 to 58 the Temp Alarm will sound Similarly if the water temperature rises from 56 to 58 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
14. Ifyou unplugged the transducer cable at the beginning of this procedure plug it back into the control head NOTE Neither water spilled gasoline nor oil will affect the performance of the transducer 531374 1 A r eelschemati c Coin 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 dont have a trolling motor transducer there are several options You may purchase a Trolling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to mount the transducer on the trolling motor 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 S TEST AND FINISH THE TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION When you have installed b
15. 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 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 S 900 SERIES ACCESSORIES Accessories customize the 900 Series to your needs and enable you to stay on the edge of new technology When 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
16. 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 Fish ID 3D Reference FISH ID 3D REFERENCE d Bottom Fish ID 3D uM seledis the Morente line style used in the 3D Sonar View Up draws a line from the fish icon to the surface plane Down draws a line from the fish icon to the bottom contour and Both draws both lines To change the Fish ID 3D Reference setting 1 Highlight 3D Fish ID Reference Line on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID 3D Reference setting Surface Both Bottom Default Bottom 58 S RTS Window REAL TIME SONAR 4 Narrow RTS9 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 T To change the RTS Window setting 1 Highlight RTS Window on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the RTS Window setting Wide Narrow Off Default Narrow RTS Window Off 531374 1 A if sche matic 54 PM rta e Bottom View BOTTOM VIEW 4 Structure ID Bottom View selects the method used to repr
17. Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread Stem EE 18 Access Under Mounting Location E WE 3 4 19 No Access Under Mounting Location n 20 Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation 20 Temperature Probe Accessory Installation 21 Testing the System Installation 22 Getting Started Using Your 900 Series 23 Powering Up the Control Head en ee A o 23 What s on the 3D Sonar Display een ll 24 What sonthe 2D Sonat DIS TE 25 Real Time Sonar RTS VADO enn ene 26 Bottom Dresentaton ccesceccsceccecsscecssceccecesceceesecsecsssecsesecsecsesecsesessecsesecsesessecnececsesesecseeess 26 Key Functions POWER UGHIE Yea VEN E CON C M S ito C WER reset Kromm EE ll aE Mn MARE MOTO K Y aoreet tomum pte te epe usa Lc t Views UGE ET 3D 2IQPCOMD 5 e ERAS AE UO Wr HS de o ar noo mmm X mm ud coo o M Chart Bird EI BEIS SE Chart 3D Combo View Chart 2D Combo View 9 o dij i 9 V 7 YO Viewing Cartography Navigation Waypoints Routes and Tracks EE Save Edit or Delete a Waypoint EE Navigate t0 3 Waypoint OF POSION cecinere ettet Adda Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid E Save Edit ar Delete 3
18. Track Error Distance of Boat S from Route Off Course Alarm Limits Q o DIG Distance to Go to Waypoint Map Scale Q 531374 1 A if sche matic 53 BM rta e 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 reel 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 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 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
19. and Chart View for more information about each side of this view Chart 2D Combo View E ftl E N 25 43 870 Distance O Ism Bearing Q t o Ow 080 12 018 1 82 000 op o o GD 7 5 MIAMI Si Q Depth Bearing to Cursor Boat Icon Cartography OH Track Breadcrumb Trail Active Cursor Q Map Scale HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to North Reference C Sonar Window Q Chart Window Q Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor Q Distance to the Cursor l 35 www E A if leche matic 53 BM irr e CHART ORIENTATION 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 shown 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 In the Chart or Combo Views there are several cartography related functions that you ca
20. and Southeast Asia including Australia and New Zealand International models S Your 900 Series 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 AND SD SLOT Your 900 Series supports cartography and has two multi media card MMC SD slots Optional purchase MMC and or SD cards can contain 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 and SD Slot 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 Use the illustration to locate the position of the MMC and SD slot cover remove the cover and then insert an MMC and or an SD card into one or both slots either slot
21. 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 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 the User Mode NOTE The 900 Series defaults to Advanced User Mode on startup 42 A Sonar gt h Al X Sonar XA Als Sonar Tab Normal Mode Sonar Tab Advanced Mode Total Screen Update when you change any menu settings that affect the Sonar View the view will update immediately i e you don t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen Www E A Ischie m atic 23 PM Cep 48 an START UP OPTIONS MENU Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start Up Options menu 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 system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted e Normal e Simulator e System Status See the following paragraphs for more informatio
22. available on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu when you are in the 3D Sonar 3D 2D Sonar Combo orthe 6 Beam Sonar View 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 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 Oto 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 To adjust the 3D Lower Range 1 Highlight 3D Lower Range on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Lower Range setting AUTO 10 to 240 feet 3 to 75 meters International Models Only Default AUTO q 531374 1 A r els fiematic Coin gt 3D Lower Range Auto 3D HISTORY Auen 3p History determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display and consequently the amount of history shown and is only available on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu when you are in the 3D Sonar or the 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views A faster speed shows less history 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 b
23. backed foam pads and place them on the back of the control head make sure you notice the difference between the longer top bottom and shorter side pads 5 In Dash Bracket cut Away Dash Q Washers o Wing Nut Threaded Rod Threaded Insert 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 www reels lieitiatie coi S 6 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 7 While holding cables in place in the cable collector insert thread the cables Q Power through the slot in the bottom of the cable collector cover line up the cable Q Temperature collector insert and cover then slide the cover into place on the insert communications NOTE Tab on cable collector insert goes into slot on cover Transducer 8 Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillip D Pie collector inser screws provided 9 Plu
24. 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 snugly do NOT overtighten as this will not improve water resistance and may damage the cover www reel y is hematic com e an ACCESSORY BUS Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your 900 Series Accessories plug directly into the Cres 900 Series enabling Advanced features such as s 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 multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously Accessory Bus See Accessories Menu Tab and 900 Series Accessories in this manual as well as your accessory Operations Manual for additional details S e 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 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before beginning the installation process Your 947c 3D Combo comes with a GPS Receiver and a Temp Probe Accessory that should be installed alon
25. 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 6 S SET MAP OFFSET Set Map Offset b 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 not just the map that requires the correction The Map Offset should be cleared if a different map is to be used To change the Map Offset setting 1 Activate the cursor and move it location where the Map Offset will be 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 Usethe 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 CLEAR MAP OFFSET Clear Map Offset 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to clear the Map Offset 531374 1 A reel if Man
26. 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 Name shows the waypoints alphabetically Time shows the most recently created waypoint first e Distance 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 531374 1 A reelschematic Com NAVIGATE TO A WAYPOINT OR POSITION 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 wayp
27. fill the hole with marine grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately Routing the Cable 5 8 18 mm hole Escutcheon Plate Cable Clamp 3 Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting holes Remove the plate drill two 9 64 3 6 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 531374 1 A r els fiematic coin 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 INSIDE THE HULL TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION If you choose to mount your transducer inside the hull of your boat perform the procedures in this section In hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass hulled boats Humminbird cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boa
28. like the transducer shown in the illustrations but it will mount in exactly the same way 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 Adjustthe 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 531374 5 reelschemati c coin Tighten the Pivot Screws Tighten the Mounting Screws 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 screw 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
29. 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 adjust the Lower Range 1 Highlight Lower Range on the 2D 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 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO S X Chart Speed 5 CHART SPEED MENU 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 2D 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 BOTTOM LOCK 2D Zoom View only Bottom Lock d otf p Bottom Lock changes
30. 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 d 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 tracks which represent the actual path of the boat 37 S WAYPOINTS ROUTES AND TRACKS 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 v Overzoom v a KEY BISCAYN q SN a TTG Estimate of Trip Time to Destination Waypoint O Speed of Boat D m o 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
31. settings Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu 2 S 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 VIEW KEY 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 The MENU key is used to access the menu system fy 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 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
32. tape to secure the NMEA pigtail NOTE Installation details may vary with unit configuration Q receiver EEN 2 Markthe mounting location and drill a 3 4 19 mm holeforthe cable and cable NOTE Leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the cable plug Route the cable Q receiver Base unless needed This will make removing the receiver Stem Pipe easier 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 Route the GPS receiver cable through the stem and continue with the planned route you chose in step 1 4 Move the receiver to the side and drill two pilot holes using a 9 64 3 5 mm bit 5 Attach the GPS receiver to its base using the included 6 7 8 screws 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 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 Q NMEA Pigtail Taped Mounting Screws NMEA Pigtail Cable Out Q Cable Route 531374 1 A if Man dux 15 200 B 7 53 PM irr e reelscheimati c com NO ACCESS UNDER MOUNTING LOCATION Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS
33. the marked position as a waypoint Save a position from the sonar history 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 38 S Display the Waypoints 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 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
34. the mode of the Zoomed view in the 2D View To turn on Bottom Lock 1 Inthe2D Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the 2D Sonar X Press menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom Lock setting to on Off On Default Off oO 531374 1 A reelschemati c Coin t2 Bottom Range 15ft BOTTOM RANGE 10M S60 2DZoom 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 left pane of the 2D 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 deeper 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 Inthe2D Zoom View highlight Bottom Lock on the 2D 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 320 meters International Models Only Default 15 feet 49 S EI 2D 3D Priority 2D 3D PRIORITY SDN 2D 3D Priority allows you to change the way the 6 beams on the transducer are used in order to prioritize and customize the 2D and 3D d
35. to the point where the control head is mounted There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head will be installed The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat 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 SO 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 degrees 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 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
36. unit is GEES 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units Depth User mode and what accessories are attached to the mE setting Meters International models only Feet Fathoms Default is Meters for International models and Feet for Domestic models Units Temp UNITS TEMP F NEM International only Units Temp selects the units of measure for all temperature elated readouts International models only Y A 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 Setup Menu n 531374 1 A reelschemati Coin UNITS DISTANCE Units Distance selects the units of measure for all distance related readouts Units Distance d Feet Statute Miles To change the Units Distance setting 1 Highlight Units Distance on the Setup menu 2 Usethe 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 selects the units of measure for speed related readouts Units Speed d mph gt To change the Units Speed setting 1 Highlight Un
37. 4 P Clear Current Trackal allows yo 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 54 S SAVE CURRENT ROUTE gt Only when navigating Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed 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 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
38. Complex Default 3 oO 531374 1 A if sche matic 54 PM rta e 2D Beam Select 2D BEAM SELECT 4 455kHz 2D Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen reel When Beam Select is set to 455 kHz the returns from the 455 kHz narrow beams will be displayed in all views and the maximum depth capability of your unit will be 240 ft 75 m When set to 83 kHz the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam will be displayed in all views except for the 3D 2D Combo View which will continue to display returns from both beams in their respective windows The RTS Window will display the returns from the 83 kHz wide beam NOTE It is important to re set 2D Beam Select to 455 kHz when returning to water shallower than 240 ft 75 m for maximum performance in the 3D views To change 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 455 kHz beam or the 83kHz beam 455 kHz 83 kHz Default 455 kHz 5 S Fish ID FISH ID d 3D Markers 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 Fish symbols come in three different sizes to indicate the intensity of the return in addition th
39. International models only Default Off 69 S Off Course Alarm 328ft OFF COURSE ALARM Off 3000 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 Overzoom a KEY BISCAYN q SN a Off Course Limits m Ka o Arrival Alarm Circle 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 www reel if sche matic com e Arrival Alarm 164ft ARRIVAL ALARM Alarm Tone ALARM TONE Off 3000 Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has d Medium p Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint or has entered the Arrival sound A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can Alarm Circle based on the menu setting when navigating Arrival Alarm allows you select the tone that you can hear best to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound To change the Alarm Tone setting 1 Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu WORDPRESS the A l 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor C
40. MENT 20 Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on 0 927 Advanced the display Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the 2D Sonar suspended debris in the water however the display may become too cluttered When ven or 3D 2D Combo View when the 2D Sonar side is active The Upper Range menu operating in very clear water or greater depths increased sensitivity shows weaker choice is available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User returns that may be of interest Decreasing the sensitivity eliminates the clutter from Mode and can only be accessed from the 2D Sonar View or 3D 2D Combo View when the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water If Sensitivity is the 2D Sonar side is active Upper Range is often used with Lower Range adjusted 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 H adjust the Sensititity set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50 The Sonar View will 1 Highlight Sensitivity on the 2D Sonar then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50 and will not show the surface or the bottom X Press menu assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet 2 Use the LEFT
41. Mounting 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 mount your GPS receiver follow the instructions included with that hardware to mount the stem antenna pole NOTE AS EC10 IO extension cables are available from Humminbird if your planned routing exceeds 20 6 m Maximum cable length including extensions should not exceed SO 16 m NOTE Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage q www reel y le lematie Com e an 0 CN lt 2 Screw on the receiver base to the stem first ACCESS UNDER MOUNTING LOCATION w a An eae uie ali Pips de Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver when routing the cable down protrude from the receiver base This adds through the mounting location protection to the cable when pulling it through the pipe stem In addition to this de burr the 1 Determine the best location then test route the 20 6 m cable from the pipe edges to reduce cable abrasion mounting location to the control head 3 Use electrical
42. PORT ALL NAV DATA Advanced Export All Nav Data allows you to export all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes to an MMC SD card CHART MENU TAB Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu System and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Chart tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to export all navigation data DELETE ALL NAV DATA b Advanced 4 e Delete All Nav Data allows you to delete all saved Tracks Waypoints and Routes This e menu choice should be used with caution Chart Menu 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to delete all navigation data 65 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM rn e schematic coin Chart Detail Level CHART DETAIL LEVEL bh Chart Detail Level allows you to select how much chart detail you want displayed on the Navigation Views Basic shows land areas ports obstructions and restricted areas Navigation shows navaids landmarks ferryways and navigation routes in addition to the Bas
43. ROHU B a aire etti RA Save or Clear a Current lee EE Edit Delete or Hide Saved IE3OKS us tte seem ati o t nao RE Ce REPRE www reel y is hematic com e an TABLE OF CONTENTS The Menu System 41 Save Current Route Only when navigating E 54 Start Up Options Menu 43 Skip Next Waypoint Only when navigating 54 N B 13 Cancel Navigation Only when navigating ttt 55 Sus Br CI ee 7 Remove Target Only if a Target is active 55 Simulator ee a Remove Grid Only if a Grid oct 55 UE KIT C EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE 44 e Menu Tab 56 Self ENN 44 SOT ACCESSOTY EE EE 45 EE de GPS Diagnostic View MD Jh 45 3D Bottom Style E EE E 56 2D Sonar X Press Menu 46 3D Frame Style M E 56 ECT y RUE aM ATTEN 57 ler S 46 Dech Dan LAO 57 aa Aum E Fish ID Sensitivity 58 Ss lll a Ne FshID3DRef en d 58 Upper Range Advanced EM Aen Real Time Sonar RTS9 Window 58 LOWED Range en E n dee y Bottom Ven M sn 59 Chart Sp wi age nee 48 Zoom Width 2D Zoom View only 59 OONA E OEO a Wf d 83 kHz Sensitivity Advanced nv 59 Bottom Range 2D Zoom View only when Bottom Lock is On 43 Depth Lines Advanced 59 2D 3D Priority PPrrrrerrerererrererrrrererre rer errr rrr rer er rere reer errr rere rrerrr rrr errr rere errr e rere reer e rere rere rere reer eee 49 Surface Clutter Advan
44. 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 82 S HUMMINBIRD SERVICE POLICY Even though you ll probably never need to take advantage of our incredible service policy its 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 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 wil
45. ain one of the following e Heading e Temperature e Depth e Time Date Position e Triplog e Voltage e Speed Sonar only Views Not Navigating On Sonaronly views as long as you are not navigating all 5 readouts are customizable 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM rn e reelscheinati c com 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 22 Heading 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 e ge D Lat Lon and Speed The second column shows Cross Track Error XTE Heading Bearing and Distance To Go DTG C All Views Navigating When you are navigating all readouts in all views even split wee i l screen views with a Sonar display cannot be customized with the exception of the top m 31 24 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 i divided to show Cross Track Error XTE and Distance To Go DTG and the fifth box is Customized Sonar View divided to show Time To Go TTG and Sp
46. ake sure that the control head is working correctly 1 Securethe 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 startup option and or the GPS Diagnostic View to confirm a good installation O Power C Temperature communications Q Transducer o Cable Collector Insert www E A if leche mat TEMPERATURE PROBE ACCESSORY INSTALLATION d c 7 Escutcheon Plate 4 Cable Clamps sensor Clamp Q Temp Sensor ic Coin S The Temperature Probe incorporates a 1 temperature sensitive probe 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 3 Install the temperature probe accessory Locate an area on the transom of your boat that will be 6 to 8 or farther from the transducer s This area must also maintain contact with the water even at high speeds Do not mount the sensor directly in front 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 w
47. ater over the temperature probe Align the sensor in the clamp and align it on the transom so that the lower edge is flush with the hull of the boat and mark the hole location 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 a 1 8 3 mm mounting hole approximately 3 4 19 mm deep Seal the mounting holes with marine grade silicone sealant and attach the sensor to the transom using the screw provided Hand tighten only Routing the cable to the control head 1 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 sensor 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 A 21 All mounting screws not specified 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 www reel y le lematie com e C 3 Route the cable to the Control Head and insert the connecto
48. ccessories 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 900 Series Fish ID FishingGPS Humminbird RTS Window SmartCast Structure ID UniMap WhiteLine X Press Menu and WeatherSense are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird 2005 Humminbird Eufaula AL USA All rights reserved r eelschemati c coin TABLE OF CONTENTS 900 Series Introduction 1 How the 900 Series Works a ccscctsctlc e tee Flo eerte Ee 1 SD SODdE eee ene nee ene ne A ne E M E 1 FREI ge ee il 1 GPS and Cartography f ttt 2 Multi Media Card MMC SD Slot EE 2 Accessory TEE EE 3 Installation Overview 3 Control Head Installation Gimbal Mounting the Control Head see 4 In Dash Mounting the Control Head EN E 8 Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat 10 Transducer Installation 10 Transom Transducer Installation 11 Inside the Hull Transducer Installation tnn 15 Trolling Motor Transducer Installation MIN 5 E 2 17 Test and Finish the Transducer Installation seres 17 GPS Receiver Installation 08
49. ced EM 0 eec 60 3D Sonar X Press Menu 50 Noise Filter Advanced t ce 60 Ce DD My d 50 Max DED th ATE a LE 60 Split eco lt a m eem SER 50 ap g 49 A eens 61 6 Beam Sensitivity 6 Beam Sonar View only EE 5 BT a 61 3D BOLCODTZOOTE suse sterii in Der resistere itti tendis Tee 5 Temperature Graph 2D Sonar View only with Temperature input 61 Se vind Range n X A Navigation Menu Tab 62 Mei M EM AM racks Loe EENEG 62 Reset 3D View 52 lt ee Eo m tates 62 DEDI M c HR 52 Te a a MM 63 Navigation X Press Menu 53 Chart Orientation cse coste io reete toi drei iieri tener 63 leg TEE 53 NOTER TN oso conem taU UO Umane 63 EE 53 ell Mute OnO ege 64 cappa 54 Jierecoe ad riu MR 64 Cear Current Track RN NR PE 54 Track Min Distance Advanced i siascessssissansecsssoniensecsobenvonsiecssssavennieasooeionnietsyedaienstsesboesnesinicee 64 www reel y Iis hemati eom e C TABLE OF CONTENTS VII IBI QI uero riri PT 64 Local Time Zone Advanced EEN 15 Export All Nav Data Advanced ettet 65 Daylight Saving Time AQ EE 75 Delete All Nav Data Advanced s ettttttttttntttttnnttttnn
50. cil or punch mark the three mounting holes on the transom Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time 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 fill the drilled holes 5 Align the metal mounting bracket with the mounting 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 corrosion protection Insert the three 1 25 mm flat head wood screws into the drilled holes but do not completely tighten Attaching the Bracket To attach the pivot to the transducer 1 Attach the pivot to the transducer body using the two 1 420 x 5 8 16 mm 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 square nuts will be prevented from rotating by the pocket in the back of the pivot An Allen wrench is provided which fits all the 1 4 20 screws but do not fully tighten the screws at this time Insert the Square Nuts Attach the Pivot Q Pivot E Toothed Washer Machine Screw Q Square Nut www reel y le lematie Com e C To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket
51. control head to be recessed into the dash and the control head cannot be moved after mounting 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 E Gimbal Bracket Q Expansion ports use for future accessories Parts and tools specific to gimbal mounting are Gimbal mounting bracket and screws Gimbal mounting knobs and washers e Phillips head screwdriver e 5 16 socket wrench or flat head screw driver e Hand drill with various drill bits e Marine grade silicone sealant 531374 if Man 15 200 m 7 52 PM irr e reelscheimnati c coin 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 t
52. ctive the following menu will be VIEWS displayed Use the 4WAY Cursor Control key to select m Rem Nearest Port Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current EES Be dite Station then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Sonar views Navigation views requested information e 2D Sonar View Bird s Eye View e 2D Zoom View Bird s Eye Chart Combo View NOTE The builtin UniMap does not contain Port Tide or Current information This 3D 2D Combo View Chart View information is only available from optional purchase MMC SD cards 6 Beam Sonar View e Chart 3D Combo View Self Test View e Chart 2D Combo View Accessory Test View GPS Diagnostic View MARK GOTO KEY Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a Chart 3D Combo waypoint either at the current boat location or if the Cursor is active at the current Cursor location If the Cursor is active pressing the GOTO key while in any view 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 Bird s Eye that you can select the waypoint towards which you want to navigate 2D Zoom y yp y g 3D 2D 2 Goniid UVM ZOOM KEY When the VIEW key is pressed the display cycles through the available views Press the or ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Viewsor
53. ducer cable Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation Stepped Hull nivets strakes Deadrise Angle To determine transducer mounting location NOTE If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise and you have a single layer fiberglass hull In hull installation is an option See Inside the Hull Transducer Installation for more information 1 First determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer Consider the following to find the best location S e It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free 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 immed iate 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 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 smoot
54. eather www reels lieiiiatie Coin Ch Power o Temperature Communications Q Transducer cable collector insert My Sa emm P Cable Collector Insert e Screws E Cable Collector Cover Q Tab on Insert Slot on Cover 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 TL Place the control head 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 head i
55. eed To Select Readouts 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Select Readouts on the Setup main menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate this procedure 3 The Select Readouts submenu will appear showing a list of all Readouts Use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a particular Readout 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 Default Sonar View 74 531374 1 A r elschematic coin 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 Advanced Temp Off
56. ere is a unique symbol set associated with each of the six beams for a total of 18 possible fish symbols which can be displayed The following graphic illustrates the different Fish ID symbols and shows the beams with which they are associated For instance a hollow fish facing left indicates it was detected in the far left beam and a hollow fish facing right indicates it was detected in the far right beam When Fish ID is turned off and 83 kHz returns are displayed the 900 series shows only the raw sonar returns on the display To set Fish ID 1 Highlight Fish ID on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID setting 3D Markers Symbol Only Symbol Depth Off Default 3D Markers 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM rta e seliematie coin 5 FISH ID SENSITIVITY 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 reel To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting 1 Highlight Fish ID
57. erference 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 Possible Cause If the power output of your boat s engine is unregulated the control head may be protecting itself using its over voltage 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 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 from 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 you
58. esent 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 white resulting in a distinctive outline This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display See Bottom Presentation for more information reel To adjust the Bottom View 1 Highlight Bottom View on the Sonar Main Menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Bottom View setting Structure ID WhiteLine Default Structure ID ZOOM WIDTH 2D Sonar Zoom View only Zoom Width d Narrow p Zoom Width allows you to control the width of the Zoomed Sonar on the 2D Sonar Zoom View the left hand side of the screen To change the Zoom Width 1 Highlight Zoom Width on the Sonar Main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the width of the Zoomed Sonar Narrow Medium Wide Default Narrow 59 S 83kHz Sensitivity o 83 KHZ SENSITIVITY 10 10 Advanced 83 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam Increasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 83 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns The 83 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced see Setup Menu Tab User Mode To set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight 83 kHz Sensitivity on t
59. f 53 degrees from side to side and 16 degrees from front to back Using multiple narrow beams together gives you a wide area of coverage for terrain interpretation and fish location without sacrificing the detail only a narrow beam can provide Your 900 Series Fishing System gathers information from a continuous series of these returned signals It then interprets this information to create a detailed 3 dimensional view of the terrain passing beneath your boat as you travel across the water 2D SONAR Your 900 Series Fishing System also has the capability of 4 displaying traditional 2 dimensional sonar information from either a 455 kHz beam or an 83 kHz beam The 455 kHz single beam has the advantage of providing increased sonar resolution but is limited to a depth capability of 240 ft 75 m The 83 kHz single beam sonar has the advantage of providing sonar information to 1000 ft 330 m but the sonar resolution is not as great as with the 455 kHz single beam www E A if leche matic 52 BM rta e GPS AND CARTOGRAPHY Your 900 Series 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 with
60. fiematic Coin 6 BEAM SONAR VIEW 6 Beam Sonar View displays information from each of the six 455 kHz beams in a traditional 2D representation This view displays the raw sonar returns from each of the beams that are used to create the 3 dimensional wire frame representation of the bottom in the 3D Sonar View The 6 Beam Sonar View can be used for identifying structure on the bottom and sonar returns in the water column The 6 Beam Sonar View also provides information on sonar targets relative to the boat The far right window displays sonar targets which are to the far right of the boat and the far left window displays sonar targets which are to the far left of the boat The remaining windows display sonar targets which are successively closer to the boat The width of coverage is approximately equal to the current depth 6 Beam Sonar View 6 Beam Sonar History Lower Depth Range Q Depth Boat Icon E Upper Depth Range S BIRD S EYE VIEW Bird s Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart land contour 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 Birds 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 eve
61. g the cable collector assembly into 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 Ch 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 S 77 V nii installation 1 T NEAR Plug Cable Connector Assembly to T Back of Control Head Cable Collector Insert e Screws cable Collector Cover Q Tab on Insert Slot on Cover www reels lieitiati coi S CONNECTING THE CONTROL HEAD POWER CABLE TO THE BOAT TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION A 6 2 m long power cable is included to supply power to the control head You may There are three different installation methods for your transducer shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi stranded copper wire 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 c
62. g the transducer into the control head then power up the control head When the control head detects a functioning transducer it will automatically enter Normal operating mode 2 View the sonar signal at its best by holding the transducer over the side immersed in the water so that it is pointing straight down over a known flat bottom Use the display to benchmark against the sonar signal that will be detected once the transducer is placed in the hull 3 Place the transducer body face down at the identified mounting location inside the hull with the end that has the mounting ears pointed towards the bow of the boat 531374 1 A if Man dux 15 200 B 7 53 PM Jk e Teelsehilematie com Transducer Mounted Inside the Hull 4 Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body Use a sand filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position The transducer cannot transmit through air and the water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface 5 View the sonar signal on the display and compare against what you observed in Step 2 making sure that the boat is in the same location as it was during your observations in Step 2 If the results are comparable move on to Step 6 Otherwise locate a new position in the hull and repeat Steps 3 through 5 6 Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on t
63. g with the transducer and control head The 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Accessory Bus Sonar Transducer Speed through water OH Optional Y Cable GPS Receiver amp McA 0183 WeatherSense y Q Power SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link Q Temperature www reel y Iis hemati eom e P Basic installation tasks that you must perform include e Installing the control head choosing either gimbal or in dash mounting e Installing the transducer choosing either the transom mount inside the hull mount or trolling motor mounting method e Installing the GPS Receiver e Installing the Temperature Probe Accessory e Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position The supplied Humminbird transducer uses a two piece kickup mounting bracket In addition you will need to install the included GPS antenna and the included Temperature Probe accessory 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 Gimbal mounting where you use a surface on the boat such as the dash to mount the control head so that it can be tilted up or down or In dash mounting where you cut a hole in the dash in order to allow the
64. ge the display of the Color Bar 1 Highlight Color Bar on the Sonar Main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the display of the color bar Off On Default On 61 Temperature Graph TEMPERATURE GRAPH 4 off b 2D Sonar View only with Temperature input Temperature Graph allows you to display or suppress a water temperature graph over the main 2D Sonar View to show temperature changes correlated to recent sonar history To change the display of the Temperature Graph 1 Inthe 2D 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 temperature Off On Default Off 531374 1 A if ech nati 54 pM Page reelschematic Coin P NAVIGATION MENU TAB Menu System then press the RIGHT cursor key to select the Navigation tab NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system Settings Navigation Menu Press the MENU key twice to access the Main 62 Tracks allows you to view the Tracks submenu To view the Tracks Submenu Tracks Submenu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks submenu 1 Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu 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 Visibili
65. h flat and free of protrusions or ribs The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment On boats with stepped hulls it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step Do not mount the transducer on 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 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 Inside the Hull Transducer Installation 531374 1 A r eelschematic coin To mount the transducer bracket to the boat 1 Remove the transducer mounting template from this manual See Appendix A Transducer Mounting Template SHS 7W 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 Using a pen
66. he Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to set the 83 kHz Sensitivity 10 to 10 Default 0 Depth Lines DEPTH LINES 4 Oo 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 To change the Depth Lines setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Depth Lines on the Sonar main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to turn the Depth Lines setting On or Off Off On Default On Depth Lines 531374 1 A reelschemati c Coin Surface Clutter 5 EE 10 SURFACE CLUTTER 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 Clutter setting 1 Make sure you are in Advanced User Mode then highlight Surface Clutter on the Sonar main menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Surface Clutter setting Low 1to High 10 Default 5 Noise Filter NOISE FILTER 4 off g
67. he control head If depth performance is required test the transducer in water at the desired depth If the performance is acceptable move on to Step 7 If the performance is not acceptable repeat Steps 3 through 6 7 Once you have determined the best mounting location using the above steps mark the position of the transducer Route the cable 1 Once the mounting location is determined and you have marked the position of the transducer route the cable from the transducer to the control head Permanently mount the transducer 1 Make sure the position of the transducer is marked 2 Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the mounting surface If the surface is excessively rough it may be necessary to sand the area to create a smooth mounting surface 3 Slowly and thoroughly mix an ample quantity of two part slow cure epoxy Avoid trapping air bubbles 4 Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull with epoxy 5 Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to purge any trapped air from underneath keeping the end of the transducer that has the mounting ears pointed forward towards the bow of the boat NOTE Proper operation requires the end of the transducer that has the mounting ears to face towards the bow of the boat 6 Weightthe transducer so that it will not move while the epoxy is curing NOTE When the epoxy cures no water is necessary inside the hull 1
68. he 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 in 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 provide 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 pattern
69. hour Default 12 hour DATE FORMAT Advanced International only Date Format d mm dd yy 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 Usethe 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 NMEA Output NMEA OUTPUT 4 Off 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 Specific GNSS Data VIG Course Over Ground and Ground Speed ZDA Time and Date 531374 1 A if ech nati 54 pM Page reelschemati coin P RENAE views E 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 you to set the available views to either hidden or visible in the view rotatio
70. ht gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used 45 S 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 configuration HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error GPS Diagnostic View GPS Diagnostic View Enhanced 1 00 17ft 1083ft 4 5mph Heading o 90 40 694 Ht 001 03 483 11 37 09 Current Latitude and Longitude Satellite Being Monitored OC imph WEST A wan sky Chart satellite Being Used 531374 1 A if ech nati 54 pM Page reelschematic Coin P 2D SONAR X PRESS MENU 2D Sonar Views only The 2D Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the 2D Sonar Views to access the 2D Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or whether a 2D or a 3D View is currently displayed active 2D Sonar X Press Menu IN Active Side ACTIVE SIDE ER Active Side allows you to select which s
71. ic 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 reel To change the Chart Detail Level setting 1 Highlight Chart Detail Level on the Navigation main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Detail Level setting Basic Navigation Underwater All Default All NOTE Some chart details are only available with optional purchase MMC SD cards MAP BORDERS Map Borders allows you to display or hide map borders A Map Border indicates an area which contains a different map Map Borders 4 Hidden 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 Visible Default Hidden 66 S LAT LON GRID Lat Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines Lat Lon Grid q Hidden p To change the Lat Lon Grid setting 1 Highlight Lat Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat Lon Grid setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden Spot Soundings SPOT SOUNDINGS 4 Hidden Spot Soundings allows you to display
72. ide 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 Chart 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 2D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to change which side is active Left Right Default Right PiSplit 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 1 Highlight Split Position on the 2D 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 www reel if sche matic Com e Z Sensitivity 10 SENSITIVITY Ce Upper Range Om UPPER RANGE
73. in 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 determined by receiving signals from up to 12 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites The GPS Receiver when attached to your 900 Series allows you to combine easy to use FishingGPS chartplotter and navigation capabilities with advanced fishfinding The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 900 Series when it is connected to a GPS Receiver e View current position e View current track breadcrumb trail 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 900 Series supports Navionics Gold Charts marine cartography and Navionics HotMaps 2004 Gold for inland fishing The 900 Series does not support Navionics Classic Charts Your 900 Series also comes with a built in World map with a more detailed map of North America Domestic models or a more detailed map of Europe
74. in 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 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
75. in 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 63 S Chart Orientation CHART ORIENTATION 1 Noth Up 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 Highlight Chart Orientation 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 Tome 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 me
76. isplay of information Select 2D Only when you wish to look at 2D views and want the 2D information to be updated quickly if you are looking at the 3D 2D Combo View the 3D side of the screen will be empty and the message 3D Disabled will be displayed Select Equal when you are switching between 2D only and 3D 2D views and you want the 2D information to be updated more slowly while maintaining the 3D data display Select 3D when you want to see the most detailed 3D information 2D information will be updated most slowly with this choice To change the 2D 3D Priority 1 Highlight 2D 3D Priority on the 2D Sonar X Press menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 2D 3D Priority 2D Only Equal 3D Default 3D 531374 1 A reel kp Active Side d Right dr 3D Sonar X Press Menu 3D SONAR X PRESS MENU 3D Sonar Views only The 3D Sonar X Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used Press the MENU key once while in any of the 3D Sonar Views to access the 3D Sonar X Press Menu NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode or whether a 2D or a 3D View is currently displayed active if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM irr e schematic com IN Active Side ACTIVE SIDE y Active Side allows you to select which side of a Combo View will be active key presses will only affect the act
77. its 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 12 S User Mode USER MODE 1 Advanced 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 LANGUAGE International only Language 4 Engish 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 oO 531374 1 A reelschemati c Coin Triplog Reset TRIPLOG RESET 4 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate Triplog Reset 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear T
78. ive 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 3D 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 IP 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 1 Highlight Split Position on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Usethe 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 531374 1 A reelschematic Coin 6 BEAM SENSITIVITY 6 Beam Sonar View only 6 Beam Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and is
79. k e 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 SIL AF 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 S 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 U 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
80. l 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 531374 1 A r els fiematic Coin 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 contact 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 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
81. lly will be displayed with red and softer bottoms typically will be displayed with blue reelschemati c Coin The sonar returns from the bottom structure and fish can be represented as either Structure ID or WhiteLine See Sonar Menu Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view 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 26 531374 1 A reelschematic Coin 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 Your control head will have the keys POWER LIGHT key EXIT key VIEW key 4 WAY Cursor Control key MENU key VIEW PRESET keys MARK GOTO key INFO key e ZOOM key POWER LIGHT KEY zx 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 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
82. low travel or drift setting both Trackpoint Interval and Track Min Distance to small values will allow you to increase the track resolution 64 S 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 1to 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 increase the track resolution Map Datum MAP DATUM d 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 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 7 54 PM Page reelschemati c com EX
83. ly over the face of the transducer at all times 81 531374 1 A r els fiematic coin 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 recommended in the product installation and operation instructions 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
84. n 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 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 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the NMEA Output to On or Off Off On Default Off AMAA rs Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the view rotation e Bird s Eye View e Chart Bird s Eye Combo View e Chart View e Chart 3D Combo View e Chart 2D Combo View Xp e 2D Sonar View amp To turn Sonar on or off 2D Zoom View 1 Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu 3D 2D Combo View l 6 Beam Sonar View 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Views Menu Self Test Off Off On Default On Accessory Test e GPS Diagnostic View only with GPS Receiver To Change the View Status of Any View 1 Highlight the View main menu tab 2 Usethe UP or DOWN 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to select a View 3 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible or vice versa H www E A if lech matic 54 PM J
85. n about each of these choices 43 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 water Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series off 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 53 PM rta e reelschemati c com 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 Start Up 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 on the water operation Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use A Simulation message will appear on the display peri
86. n 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 Chart View with Cursor Present N 25 43 786 Distance Ism Bearing W 080 11 960 1 82 y E MI ift e d S MIAMI A Je VNE 3 213 T GE 89 LE PER CANAL Zooming Use the HN 7 key to Zoom In and the Minus key to Zoom Out 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 Y
87. n and each of the six beams has a unique set of fish symbols see Fish ID on the Main Menu Sonar Tab for more information NOTE See 2D Sonar View for more information about the 2D side of this view 3D 2D Combo View Ift OO 29 46 sm mph o o 103 3 5 In Hg 44444 Boat Direction Arrow Q Fish D amp 3D Bottom Contour Upper Depth Range C Lower Depth Range OU Frame QD Depth Triplog Weathersense optional purchase Q Water Surface Temperature Speed Q 2D Sonar View 531374 1 A r els fiematic Coin 2D SONAR VIEW 2D Sonar View is a 2 dimensional view that presents a historical log of 2D sonar returns When in 2D Sonar View your unit operates like a typical depthsounder 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 There are however several exceptions The 6 beam 53 degree transducer allows you to search for fish with a much wider area of coverage Only the two center beams provide sonar returns for the bottom contour shown on the display The fish symbols shown in the 2D Sonar View are the same as those used in the 3D Sonar View and provide information on the location of the fish relative to the boat see Sonar Menu Tab Fish ID Use the 2D Sonar View for identifying structure and bottom hardness
88. n 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 089 o ZS 3 N 25 42 093 Q 4 N W 080 12 291 T OA A mph O p 56 Q Depth HOG Direction that boat is travelling relative to North Reference EN Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat Speed of Boat Q Land Contours Boat Icon OH reelschematic coin CHART BIRD S EYE COMBO VIEW 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 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 with Active Cursor oi 25 43 870 Distance m O 080 12 018 ism Bearing o
89. nnttnnnncis 65 Position Format Advanced ettet tttnntttnnntttnnttttnntttttnntt 16 Chart Menu Tab 65 Time Format Advanced International only ts 76 Chart Detail Level t mum Date Format Advanced International only nne 16 Map Borders EE 66 NMEA Output Advanced s Lat Lon Gd ee 66 l a Ludi cc XL EE TI Spot Soundings EE en 66 Views Menu Tab 11 Shaded Depth Os uu L 0 0 0 67 Accessories Menu Tab 18 Set Simulation Position Advanced ENEE 5 67 we Set Map Offset Advanced 67 Troubleshooting is Clear Map Offset Advanced N A A 67 JOU Seeerei 18 Alarms Menu Tab 68 900 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Aachen 79 l py Display Prob Gulli WE 80 m ume Mc uc AE NE P Finding the Cause of Noise 91 Ge mattery Alan noo SCH 7 69 1 Year Limited Warranty 82 Temp Alarm Enn rd rennen 69 Humminbird Service Policy 82 Off Course Alarm nenne eere 69 900 Series Accessories 83 Arrival Alarm j A I E 70 ee Drift Alarm nn M ate 70 Specifications 84 Alarm en amp i My A rrt 70 Appendix A Transducer Mounting Template SHS 7W 85 Setup Menu Tab n Contact Humminbird 86 ia KEE elicere HP n Units Temp International only Mss d 71 HOS DIETAN EE WE A 72 Ulta la E ee eT aoa A 72 JE giele QNNM NES 72 Language International only
90. ns depending on the situation 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 Man aar Iain pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm e Ifa menu tab is selected pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the Menu Selection Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the view menu list then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting e f a menu is active pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu NOTE Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately no further action is required system Change 3D Perspective Use any arrow key to change the perspective in the 3D Sonar ERO a Ie OVID VIUSIISUOISQ Olde View Subsequent presses of arrow keys rotate and tilt the 3D representation gt 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 Press the INFO key while in any navigation view to display information about objects that are nearest to an active cursor 28 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 53 PM irr e reelscheimati c com If the cursor is not a
91. nting 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 Q Grommet grommet and pressing the grommet into place Place the hole cover 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 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 Gimbal Bracket 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 Gimbal Bracket NOTE Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover or gimbal bracket Grommet break out tabs and there is enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through Hole cover its full tilt range Extra cable slack will also help when connecting disconnecting the cables 8 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 control head from the w
92. nu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the North Reference setting True Magnetic Default True 531374 1 A if sche matic 54 PM irr e reels TROLLING GRID ROTATION Trolling Grid Rotation 0 0 89 Trolling Grid Rotation allows you to set the orientation of the trolling grid in degrees where a setting of 0 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 d 15seconds 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 trackto extend back further in time but will be less detailed 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 s
93. o reset the Triplog press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Reset Triplog press the LEFT Cursor key Restore Defaults RESTORE DEFAULTS 4 P Restore Defaults res 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate restoring defaults 3 TheConfirm dialog box will appear To reset the defaults press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel Restore Defaults press the LEFT Cursor key 73 S went 4 Advanced Select Readouts allows you to customize the information displayed in 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 sel 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 d Depth P Select Readouts Data windows can display readouts from supported accessories such as a Temperature Probe accessory Each data window can either be empty Off or cont
94. odically to remind you that you are using the Simulator Exit the Simulator by powering your 900 Series off S 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 button when using System Status Self Test 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 q SYSTEM STATUS PASSED Press VIEW for Next Screen Self Test Screen www reels lieitiati Coin ACCESSORY TEST Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system SYSTEM STATUS a CONNECTED o 1 56 5martcast WSL CONNECTED e Speed CONNECTED sm MPA Temperature CONNECTED 1 4 9 WeatherSense CONNECTED Accessory Test Screen GPS DIAGNOSTIC VIEW 4 GPS Diagnostic View which is only available when a GPS Receiver is attached to you 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 strength bar A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position A lig
95. oint 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 39 S ADD A WAYPOINT TARGET OR TROLLING GRID 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 yy t Overzoom a JE a Map scale
96. only available when you are in the 6 Beam Sonar View Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water the display may become too cluttered however 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 Sensitivity is adjusted too low the display may not show many sonar returns that could be fish To adjust the 6 Beam Sensitivity 1 Highlight 6 Beam Sensitivity on the X Press menu while in the 6 Beam Sonar View 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the 6 Beam Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 3D Bottom Zoom d off p image of the bottom and is only available on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu in the 3D Sonar View and the 3D 2D Sonar Combo View Use 3D Bottom Zoom to increase the detail of the bottom on the display 3D BOTTOM ZOOM To adjust the 3D Bottom Zoom 1 Highlight 3D Bottom Zoom on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the 3D Bottom Zoom setting Off 1 5x 2x 2 5x 3x Default Off 3D Bottom Zoom provides a magnified S LG 3D Lower Range Auto 3D LOWER RANGE Auto D240 3p Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed and is only
97. onsole or directly to the battery POSITIVE NOTE Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the control head at the beginning of this procedure la If a fuse terminal is available use crimp 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 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 e Transom Transducer e Inside the Hull Transducer e Trolling Motor Transducer Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using NOTE If the included transducer will not work for your application you may exchange it NEW and UNASSEMBLED with mounting hardware included for a transducer appropriate for your application often at very little or no charge depending on the transducer Call the Humminbird Customer Resource Center 1 800 633 1468 for details and
98. ontrol keys to change the Alarm Tone Med s ar setting High Medium Low Default Medium 2 Usethe 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 To change the Arrival Alarm setting Drift Alarm off DRIFT ALARM T j Off 3000 Drift mo sounds when fhe boat has E x 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 x To change the Drift Alarm setting 1 Highlight Drift Alarm on the Alarms main menu a 2 Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Drift Alarm setting Off 30 to Drift Alarm Circle 3000 feet 10 to 1000 meters International models only Default Off 70 531374 1 A if ech nati 54 pM Page r elschiematic coin P SETUP MENU TAB Units Depth UNITS DEPTH From any view press the MENU key twice to y Units Depth selects the units of measure access the tabbed Main Menu System then press for all depth related readouts the RIGHT cursor key until the Setup tab is selected To change the Units Depth setting NOTE Menu choices will vary depending on system Highlight Units Depth on the Setup menu settings such as whether the
99. or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Sensitivity setting Low 1 High 20 Default 10 NOTE A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered EE To adjust the Upper Range 1 Make sure you are in Advanced Mode then highlight Upper Range on the 2D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the Upper Range setting 0 to 990 feet or O to 301 meters International Models Only Default 0 Sensitivity at High 4 www E A if leche matic 54 PM irr e Ie Lower Range Auto LOWER RANGE Auto 230 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 i 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
100. 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 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Spot Soundings setting Hidden Visible Default Hidden 531374 1 A reelschematic Coin 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 P Advanced Set Simulation Position allows you to set the position of the boat used in the 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 appearto allow you to change your mind or to confirm your
101. oth the control head the transom 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 NOTE If you have installed an in hull mount transducer this procedure does not apply as the transducer is already locked in place 1 Press POWER once to turn the control head on There will be an audible chirp when the button is pressed correctly If the unit does not power up make sure that the connector holder is fully seated and that power is available 2 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 Simulator 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 4 If the unit is working properly gradually increase the boat speed to test high speed performance If the unit functions well at low s
102. ottom becomes compressed and may be difficult to interpret Adjust 3D History to your personal preference To adjust the 3D History 1 Highlight 3D History on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 Way Cursor Control keys to increase or decrease the 3D History setting Most 2 9 Least Default 6 RESET 3D VIEW Reset 3D View j _ 4 Reset 3D View resets the orientation 3D Bottom Zoom and 3D Lower Range and is only available on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu when you are in the 3D Sonar or the 3D 2D Sonar Combo Views To Reset 3D View 1 Highlight Reset 3D View on the 3D Sonar X Press Menu 2 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to reset the view 52 S EI 2D 3D Priority 2D 3D PRIORITY ees 2D 3D Priority allows you to change the way the 6 beams on the transducer are used in order to prioritize and customize the 2D and 3D display of information Select 2D Only when you wish to look at 2D views and want the 2D information to be updated quickly if you are looking at the 3D 2D Combo View the 3D side of the screen will be empty and the message 3D Disabled will be displayed Select Equal when you are switching between 2D only and 3D 2D views and you want the 2D information to be updated more slowly while maintaining the 3D data display Select 3D when you want to see the most detailed 3D information 2D information will be updated most slowly with this choice To change the 2D 3D Priority
103. ou 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 531374 1 A reelschematic coin 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 graph 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
104. ou wait too long the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted and you will have to start again 22 2 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 See System Status for more information about the Self Test From the System Status screen view accessory connections by pressing the VIEW key See System Status for more information about the Accessory Test Fromthe 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 receiver The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar A dark grey bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored but is not yet being used See System Status for more information about the GPS Diagnostic View 531374 1 A 947 Mangyxd 2 15 2005 87 53 PM Page 28 c 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
105. 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 Each accessory requires a separate purchase You can visit our website at www humminbird com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1 800 633 1468 for additional details www E A if lech matic 54 PM irr e an SPECIFICATIONS Depth Capability DE 240 ft 75 m MEE UWHHHHEM CHNEBBRBBEBSERBREE SBRHREREREEEEEEEEEEREES 1000 ft 330 m Power Output VERRE oem 1000 Watts RMS 8000 Watts Peak to Peak Operating Frequency 3D and2D AED RR ovt fees ues 455 kHz and 83 kHz Area of Coverage MEET uoa Woo i A 74 10 dB in 83 kHz amp 53 10 dB in 455 kHz Target Separation BEBE A uf EEN 27 Inches 63 5 mm Power Requirement ERE os Dec cece ee bh Ce RM eee 10 20 VDC Oe UMS Y fy e UEM ee HEN 480V x 854H Xp Transducer
106. peeds 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 531374 1 if Man 15 200 m 7 53 PM irr e reelscheinati c com NOTE Due to the wide variety of boat hulls 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 desired 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 S GPS RECEIVER INSTALLATION 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 Then use Stem Mount with Existing T 14 Thread Stem If you have An existing antenna stem with standard 1 14 thread Access for cable routing under the mounting location Access Under Mounting Location No access under the mounting location No Access Under
107. play the speed of the boat and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled CH Thermoclines layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band 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 OO Bait Ball RTS Real Time Sonar Window Fish ID A fish icon will be shown at the derived position of the fish Six fish icon styles will be used to indicate the primary beam in which the fish was found Leftfacing fish indicate fish off the port side of the boat while rightfacing fish indicate fish off the starboard side Each fish icon is available in three different sizes Larger fish icons are used to represent 1 Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow o Barometric Pressure Requires optional purchase WeatherSense QO Timer Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver O Temperature water surface temperature stronger returns Distance Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver Triplog Average Speed Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver 25 531374 REAL TIME SONAR RTS9 WINDOW A Real Time Sonar RTS Window appears on the right
108. pricing or visit www humminbird com Product Support Transducer Exchange for more information NOTE Due to the wide variety of hulls only general instructions are presented in this installation guide Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation In addition to the parts supplied you will need a hand drill with various bits a socket wrench 5 16 a Phillips head screwdriver and marine grade silicone sealant 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 WARNING Do not touch an active transducer during operation as this may cause physical 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 531374 1 A r els fiematic Coin TRANSOM TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer use the procedures in this section There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom mounted transducer They are Determine transducer mounting location e Mount the bracket to the boat e Attach the pivot to the transducer e Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket e Adjust the running position of the transducer Route the trans
109. qt 000 1 82 ft cy 208 148 In Hg 303 Rs CRL we ea 002 ai OO 88 d e Q Depth Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to Distance to the Cursor ER Bearing to the Cursor E Bird s Eye Window Cartography Q Boat Icon Active Cursor Ou o Track Breadcrumb Trail Chart Window Q 34 S CHART VIEW 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 43 N 25743 786 e Oy 080 11 960 E S eae CREEK CANAL Q depth Distance to the Cursor ON Boat Icon Bearing to Cursor Track Breadcrumb Trail Cartography OH Q Map scale Active Cursor HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to o Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor North Reference 531374 reelschemati c Coin CHART 3D COMBO VIEW Chart 3D Combo View shows both the Chart and 3D Sonar vie
110. r 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 80 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 Gi PA PM Tu e reelscheimati c com 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 proportionately 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 surethe transducer is mounted at least 15 38 cm from the propeller and that the water flows smooth
111. r into the appropriate slot Use the connector designated for accessories on the control head 4 f the connections are correct the Control Head will begin displaying water temperature information immediately assuming that the control head is powered on If the gauge fails to read properly at high speeds adjust the height of the sensor on the transom TESTING THE SYSTEM INSTALLATION After you have completed the installation of the control head transducer and any other accessories such as the GPS receiver and have made all the cabling connections required you must test the installation before using the system Thorough testing should be performed with the boat in the water however you can confirm basic operation initially with the boat out of the water as well 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 unit 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 Start Up 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 y
112. receiver in a situation where you must route the cable to the side because there is no space for a cable underneath the 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 SO 16 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 Movethe 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 Phillips head screws Hand tighten only 20 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 m
113. s 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 Mounting Screws mark the four mounting screw locations using a pencil or center punch Q washer NOTE Go to the installation instructions applicable to your transducer GPS Receiver and Gimbal Mounting Bracket 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 short extensions are available from your local dealer or online from www humminbird com 531374 1 A if Man dux 15 200 B 7 53 PM rta e reelscheimnati c com 5 Setthe gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket 5 32 4 0 mm drill bit CT LT 6a If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the mounting bracket td mark and drill an additional 1 25 mm hole centered between the four J 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 6b If the cables cannot be routed directly beneath the mou
114. s active see Sonar 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 for more information The 3D side of the view uses a combination of the sonar returns from each of the six transducer elements to create a 3 dimensional wireframe representation of the bottom The graphic depiction of the bottom provides you with an effective tool for understanding the terrain beneath the boat The boat icon represents the location of your boat in relation to the on screen information The most recent sonar returns are charted on the upper right side of the screen and move to the lower left as new information is received The width of coverage is approximately equal to the depth Depth range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display In some situations the selected point of view may prevent the display of some information due to the slope of the terrain An option is available to change the perspective or viewpoint in order to let you see information that would otherwise be masked by the terrain Use the 4 WAY Cursor Control key to 30 S change the perspective The perspective can be re set to the default view by selecting Reset View from the X Press menu If a return meets certain criteria one of 18 kinds of fish symbols will be assigned There are three different size fish symbols to indicate the intensity of the retur
115. s 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 and in a 2D Sonar View 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 1000 feet 3 to 330 meters International Models Only Default AUTO www r elschematic coin S Water Type WATER TYPE d Dech 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 Advanced 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 Eon Color Bar allows you to display or suppress the display of the color bar shown in the full screen Sonar View To chan
116. s now ready for operation 531374 1 A if Man dux 15 200 B 7 53 PM rta e reelscheinati c com 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 from 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 Resource Center 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 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 head requires a depth of at least 3 1 2 inches 2 Tape the provided In Dash paper 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
117. s well as the user controls and LCD display The transducer is mounted beneath the water surface and converts electrical energy from the transmitter into mechanical pulses or sound waves The transducer also receives reflected sound waves and converts them back into electrical signals for display on the sonar unit Thetransmit and receive cycle 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 1 4 of a second It is unlikely that your boat can outrun this sonar signal A number of variables affect the nature of information which can be derived from the sonar return Sonar signals generated at a higher frequency have the advantage of greatly increased sonar resolution although the distance depth a high frequency signal can travel is relatively short A low frequency signal can travel great distances but provides poor sonar resolution The shape of the transmitted sonar signal greatly S affects the information available as well A single wide beam has a large area of coverage but poor resolution of detail A narrow beam has excellent detail but only a limited area of coverage 3D SONAR Your 900 Series Fishing System uses a six element transducer that transmits at 455 kHz and is capable of reaching depths of 240ft 5 m Each transmitted beam is 16 degrees in width and is symmetrical The six beams are lined up next to each other to provide a total coverage o
118. se 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 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 4 S 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 X Press Menu The X Press Menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently 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 i
119. set 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 Temp Offset 10 0 10 0 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 to 10 0 degrees Default 0 0 or Off 75 S Local Time Zone LOCAL TIME ZONE d EST UTC 5 p Advanced 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 Usethe LEFT or RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Local Time Zone Default EST UTC5 Eastern Standard Time Daylight Saving Time DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME d Dh Advanced Daylight Saving Time 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
120. side of the display in the Sonar View only The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows 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 Narrow RTS Window ch 1 8 The Wide RTS9 Window indicates the sonar intensity indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors Red through the use of a bar indicates a strong return and graph The length of the blue indicates a weak return plotted return provides an The depth of the sonar return indication of whether the is indicated by the vertical return is weak or strong The placement of the return on an 30 depth of the sonar return is the display depth scale indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale BOTTOM PRESENTATION As the boat moves the unit charts the changes i 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 typica
121. t since some signal loss occurs The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness as well as the installation position and process This installation requires slow cure two part epoxy 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 the air bubbles can be purged thus reducing signal strength NOTE In hull mounting requires an installed and operational control head Preferred Mounting Area Rivets Strakes e Step S Determine the transducer mounting location Decide where to install the transducer on the inside of the hull Consider the following to find the best location Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water Avoid ribs strakes and other protrusions as these create turbulence As a general rule the faster the boat can travel the further aft and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located in order to remain in contact with the water at high speeds Trial installation You will not be able to adjust the mounting after an inside the hull transducer is installed It is best therefore to perform a trial installation first that includes running the boat at various speeds in order to determine the best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer 1 Plu
122. t 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 60 S Max Depth Auto MAX DEPTH Auto ED 3000 Advanced Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of 2D 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 acquire 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 i
123. tem from the X Press Menu the menu will collapse leaving only the menu choice on the screen Use the Up or Down Cursor keys to reactivate the XPress 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 or Navigation X Press Menu will appear depending on the view you are in Main Menu Tabs Less frequently adjusted menus are grouped into the Main Menu System The Main Menu system is organized under the following main tab menu headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Setup Views and Accessories X Press Menu 531374 1 A if ech nati 53 PM _ Page reelschematic com P Alarms KX Main Menu System Normal User Mode am 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 NOTE The Main Menu choices will vary depending on whether you
124. ter becomes too shallow Q Timer Elapsed time with Speed input or GPS Receiver Boat Direction Arrow A simple solid 3D boat is drawn when the Upper Depth Range is 0 A solid 3D arrow is drawn when the Upper Depth Range is not 0 Distance Distance traveled with Speed input or GPS Receiver E Average Speed Average speed reading with Speed input or GPS Receiver GO Fish ID A fish icon will be shown at the derived position of the fish Six fish icon styles pau Will be used to indicate the primary beam in which the fish was found Leftfacing fish Barometric Pressure Requires optional purchase Weathersense indicate fish off the port side of the boat while rightfacing fish indicate fish off the Q Temperature water surface temperature starboard side Each fish icon is available in three different sizes Larger fish icons are used to represent stronger returns The icons used in the 2D Sonar View are identical to the icons Speed The 900 Series can display the speed of the boat and can keep a triplog of used in the 3D Sonar View nautical or statute miles traveled with Speed input or GPS Receiver 24 wwW r elschieimatie coin S WHAT S ON THE 2D SONAR DISPLAY The 900 Series can display a variety of useful 2D information about the area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items Speed if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is attached the 900 Series can dis
125. the When the EXIT key is pressed the display cycles through the available views in Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or reverse order Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation farther away using 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 NOTE For more information about the Self Test Accessory Test or GPS Diagnostic Views please see the Start Up Options Menu section 29 531374 1 A r els fiematic coin VIEWS AND READOUTS All views have an Information Bar on the left side of the screen consisting of readouts that are stacked vertically and that change from view to view You can customize 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 whether you are navigating see Setup Menu Tab Select Readouts for more information 3D 2D COMBO VIEW 3D 2D Combo View displays a 3 dimensional representation of the bottom next to the traditional 2 dimensional sonar representation The 3D 2D Sonar Combo View is especially useful for evaluating the bottom terrain from the 3D window while simultaneously viewing the 2D window for structure and bottom hardness A green arrow points to the side that i
126. the next waypoint press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To cancel skipping the next waypoint press the LEFT Cursor key wwW r elschieimatie coin S CANCEL NAVIGATION Kl 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to initiate canceling navigation 3 The Confirm dialog box will appear To cancel navigation press the RIGHT Cursor key once more To avoid canceling navigation press the LEFT Cursor key rfe epa P Only if a Target is active Remove Target removes the waypoint target from the display This m 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the target 99 Bl Remove Grid REMOVE GRID b 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 Usethe RIGHT 4 WAY Cursor Control key to remove the grid 531374 1 A if ech nati
127. 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 531374 1 A if Man 15 200 m 7 54 PM irr e reelscheinati c coin 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 Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your 900 Series check to make sure that the transducer cable is 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 oO 19 wwW r elschieimatie coin S DISPLAY PROBLEMS There are several main conditions or sources of possible int
128. ty allows you to display or hide each saved track pit di gt Waypoints allows you to view the Waypoints submenu Create 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 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 531374 1 A if sche matic 54 PM rta e 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 reel Delete allows you to delete a waypoint from the list of saved waypoints Go To allows 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 ma
129. ursor Control key to change which side is active Left Right Default Left EbiSplit 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 1 Highlight Split Position on the Navigation X Press Menu 2 Usethe 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 531374 1 A r els fiematic Coin Save Current Track SAVE CURRENT TRACK KI 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 Usethe 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
130. ws 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 3D 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 3D Sonar X Press Menu Split Position or Navigation X Press Menu Split Position for more information NOTE See 3D 2D Combo View and Chart View for more information about each side of this view Chart 3D Combo View Upper Depth Range Lower Depth Range OH 3D Boat Icon Q Depth E HDG Direction that boat is travelling relative to North Reference Temperature Q speed Waypoint Q 3D view Cartography Q Q chart View Map Scale S CHART 2D COMBO VIEW Chart 2D Combo View shows both the Chart and 2D 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 2D 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 2D Sonar X Press Menu Split Position or Navigation X Press Menu Split Position for more information NOTE See 2D Sonar View
131. www r elschiematie coim HUMMINBIRD www reel y is hematic com e an Thank You 5313744 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 number or attempt to repair the original equipment or a
132. 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 Views and The Menu System for more information TNUMMINBIRD 947c 3D Combo Press MENU for Startup Options 900 Series 947c 3D Combo Title Screen Q Screen 4 WAY Cursor Control Key E MMC SD Card Slot MENU Key OH 700M Key VIEW Key Q POWER LIGHT Key EXIT Key QD NFO Key VIEW PRESET Keys Q MARK GOTO Key 23 wwW r elschieimatie coin S WHAT S ON THE 3D SONAR DISPLAY The 900 Series can display a variety of useful 3D information about the area under and adjacent to your boat including the following items O 3D Bottom Contour Shows the shape of the bottom derived from depth measurements on 6 beams 3 bottom styles are available the front edges of the bottom contour are outlined to create a visual anchor The width of the bottom covered is approximately equal to the depth D Upper Depth Range D Lower Depth Range dh Frame provides a reference for bottom and Fish ID information A Range of frame styles are available from simple to complex Q 2D sonar View traditional 2D sonar for the identification of structure and bottom hardness Depth water depth can be set to alarm when the wa

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