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- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS 900 Series™ Introduction How the 900 Series™ Works ... 1 Side Imaging Sonar ... 1 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ... 1 GPS and Cartography (987c SI Combo models only) Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot ... 2 Accessory Bus ... - Page 4 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View (987c SI Combo models only) Chart View ... 39 (987c SI Combo models only) Chart/Sonar Combo View (987c SI Combo models only) Chart/Side Combo View (987c SI Combo models only) Chart Orientation ...
- Page 5 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM TABLE OF CONTENTS Fish ID Sensitivity... 61 Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ... 61 Bottom View... 62 Zoom Width ... 62 (Sonar Zoom View only) 50 kHz Sensitivity ... 63 (Advanced) Depth Lines ... 63 (Advanced) Surface Clutter ...
- Page 6 NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (With Speed Input) may require the purchase of separate accessories. 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.
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Page 7: How The 900 Series™ Works
900 Series™ configuration: NOTE: Only the 987c SI Combo model comes with GPS and built-in cartography. • Humminbird® 981c SI: Ultra-Wide Screen Fishing System with Side Imaging and Dual Frequency Transducer, optional GPS support • Humminbird® 987c SI Combo: Ultra-Wide Screen Fishing System with Chartplotter (Maps) and Side Imaging and Dual Frequency Transducer, GPS Receiver included. -
Page 8: Gps And Cartography
MMC/SD card. You can obtain software updates from the www.humminbird.com website. MULTI-MEDIA CARD (MMC)/SD SLOT The 900 Series™... -
Page 9: Accessory Bus
Accessories in this manual, as well as your accessory Operations Manual for additional details. 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. Page 9... - Page 10 • Installing the Speed accessory (if included) • Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position. The supplied Humminbird® transducer uses a two piece kick-up mounting bracket. In addition, if you purchased a 987c SI Combo model, you will want to install the included GPS antenna.
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Page 11: Gimbal Mounting The Control Head
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM 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. Washer Gimbal Knob Gimbal Bracket Expansion ports - use for future accessories Parts and tools specific to gimbal mounting are: •... - Page 12 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM 8.5" 5" 3.6" Mounting Screws Washer Gimbal Mounting Bracket Page 12 5. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) drill bit. 6a. If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the mounting bracket, mark and drill an additional 1"...
- Page 13 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket Gimbal Bracket Grommet Cables Routed Near Mounting Bracket Gimbal Bracket Grommet Hole Cover 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.
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Page 14: In-Dash Mounting The Control Head
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 is now ready for operation. Page 14 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. - Page 15 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM Foam Pads In-Dash Bracket Cut Away Dash Washers Wing Nut Threaded Rod Threaded Insert Expansion ports - use for future accessories 5. Insert the control head through the mounting hole from the front side of the dash.
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Page 16: Connecting The Control Head Power Cable To The Boat
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. -
Page 17: Transducer Installation
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION There are two different installation methods for your transducer: • Transom Transducer • Trolling Motor Transducer. Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using. The Side Imaging transducer has some special requirements because of its side viewing capabilities: •... -
Page 18: Transom Transducer Installation
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 pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com,Product Support/Transducer Exchange for more information. - Page 19 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM 1. First, determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the best location: • It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water.
- Page 20 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM 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"...
- Page 21 If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468 for more information.
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Page 22: Trolling Motor Transducer Installation
• Two control heads with one transducer • 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. If you don’t have a trolling motor transducer, there are several options: •... -
Page 23: Test And Finish The Transducer Installation
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM TEST AND FINISH THE TRANSDUCER INSTALLATION When you have installed both the control head, the transducer, and accessories and have routed all the cables, you must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place. Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, although you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat out of the water. -
Page 24: Stem Mounting With An Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem
(antenna pole). NOTE: AS-EC10 10' extension cables are available from Humminbird® if your planned routing exceeds 20', (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extensions, should not exceed 50' (15 m). -
Page 25: Access Under Mounting Location
1. Determine the best location, then test route the cable from the mounting location to the control head. NOTE: AS-EC10 10' extension cables are available from Humminbird® if your planned routing exceeds 20', (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extensions, should not exceed 50' (15 m). -
Page 26: Finish Routing The Cable And Check Gps Receiver Operation
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM FINISH ROUTING THE CABLE AND CHECK GPS RECEIVER OPERATION After installing a GPS receiver, you should perform the following procedure to finish routing the GPS cable to the control head and to check to make sure that the control head is working correctly. - Page 27 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM The Speed accessory incorporates a paddlewheel-type speed sensor in a high-impact plastic housing. The module is intended for installation on the transom, and will work well on almost any boat. In addition to the parts supplied, you will need a hand drill with various bits, marine- grade silicone sealant, and a Phillips head screwdriver.
- Page 28 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM Rotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel 2. Clean the paddlewheel by disengaging the axial clip from the housing wedge and rotating it forward. Once you have rotated the axial clip, remove it from the housing by sliding it away from the holes in the housing. 3.
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Page 29: 900 Series™ Introduction 1 Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:39 AM GETTING STARTED - USING YOUR 900 SERIES™ Your 900 Series™ Fishing System user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and situation-specific, customizable menus allows you to control what you see on the color display. Refer to the following illustration, and see Key Functions, Views, and The Menu System for more information. -
Page 30: What's On The Sonar Display
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM WHAT’S ON THE SONAR DISPLAY The 900 Series™ can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items: Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow. Timer - Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver. -
Page 31: Understanding Sonar History
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM UNDERSTANDING SONAR HISTORY It is important to understand the significance of the 900 Series™ display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. -
Page 32: Understanding Side Imaging
Side beams look out 240 feet, with a depth limitation of 100 to 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom. Please see the Side Imaging Sonar Tutorial at www.humminbird.com for a more detailed explanation. Your Side Imaging transducer also provides traditional sonar imaging at 50/200 kHz. -
Page 33: What's On The Side Imaging Display
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM WHAT’S ON THE SIDE IMAGING DISPLAY Side Imaging displays a number of easily recognizable features that allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure. For Side Imaging, the bottom composition determines the intensity of the sonar return. For example, rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because of their relative density. Upward slopes that face the transducer reflect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer. -
Page 34: Side Imaging Technology: How It Works
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SIDE IMAGING TECHNOLOGY: HOW IT WORKS Side Imaging sonar uses two very precise sonar beams that are directed to either side of the boat and “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish, and display results in a “picture-like” image. •... - Page 35 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM Submerged Bridge, Creek Channel and New Bridge Piling New bridge pilings Creek channel Submerged Ravine with Timber Possible drop off Submerged timber Page 35 Submerged bridge Submerged Bridge Submerged tree Submerged Bridge Submerged ravine Submerged Bridge: A Closer Perspective Submerged Bridge, Alternative Perspective...
- Page 36 98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait Fish Bait fish Submerged Swimming Pool Swimming pool Page 36 Standing and fallen timber Dumped logs Submerged Barge with Dumped Logs Submerged barge...
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Page 37: Key Functions
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM KEY FUNCTIONS Your 900 Series™ user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience. Regardless of model, your control head will have the following common keys: •... -
Page 38: 4-Way Cursor Control Key
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM temporarily, and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change, allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately. Reactivate the X-Press™ Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys. Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System. -
Page 39: Mark/Goto Key (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM If the cursor is not active, the following menu will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current Station, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested information. -
Page 40: Views And Readouts
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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;... -
Page 41: Sonar Zoom View
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SONAR ZOOM VIEW Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. -
Page 42: Split Sonar View
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SPLIT SONAR VIEW Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 50 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. -
Page 43: Side/Sonar Combo View
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SIDE/SONAR COMBO VIEW Side/Sonar Combo View shows regular sonar information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen. You can perform any of the functions for either of these views, but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side (see Sonar X-Press™... -
Page 44: Bird's Eye View (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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. -
Page 45: Chart View (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM CHART VIEW Chart View shows cartography from the built-in 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. -
Page 46: Chart/Side Combo View (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM CHART/SIDE COMBO VIEW Chart/Side Combo View shows regular chart information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen. You can perform any of the functions for either of these views, but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side (see Navigation X-Press™... -
Page 47: Navigation ( 987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM Chart View with Cursor Present Zooming: Use the Plus (+) 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. -
Page 48: Waypoints, Routes And Tracks
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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 Depth TTG: Estimate of Trip Time to Destination Waypoint HDG: Direction that boat is traveling relative to North Reference BRG: Direction to Destination Waypoint... -
Page 49: Navigate To A Waypoint Or Position
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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. -
Page 50: Add A Waypoint Target Or Trolling Grid
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM ADD A WAYPOINT TARGET OR TROLLING GRID (987c SI Combo models only) Add or Remove a Waypoint Target: From the Waypoints submenu (accessed from the Navigation main menu), select Target and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display a list of waypoints. -
Page 51: Save, Edit Or Delete A Route
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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 Main Menu System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. -
Page 52: The Menu System
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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™... -
Page 53: Start-Up Options Menu
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM Sonar Tab, Normal 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). Page 53 START-UP OPTIONS MENU Press the MENU key when the Title screen is displayed to access the Start-Up... -
Page 54: Normal Operation
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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™... -
Page 55: Accessory Test
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM ACCESSORY TEST Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. Accessory Test Screen NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 900 Series™ was powered up. GPS DIAGNOSTIC VIEW 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. -
Page 56: Sonar X-Press™ Menu
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SONAR X-PRESS™ MENU The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most frequently used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu. NOTE: Menu choices will vary depending on system settings such as whether the unit is set for Advanced User mode. -
Page 57: Sensitivity
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SENSITIVITY Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display. Increasing the sensitivity shows more sonar returns from small baitfish and suspended debris in the water; however, the display may become too cluttered. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest. -
Page 58: Lower Range
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM LOWER RANGE 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. -
Page 59: Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM BOTTOM LOCK (Sonar Zoom View only) Bottom Lock changes the mode of the Zoomed view in the Sonar Zoom View. To turn on Bottom Lock: 1. In the Sonar Zoom View, highlight Bottom Lock on the Sonar X-Press™ Menu. 2. -
Page 60: Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SIDE IMAGING X-PRESS™ MENU (Side Imaging Views only) The Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. Side Imaging X-Press™... -
Page 61: Si Side
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SI SIDE SI Side sets which transducer beam from the SI beams will be shown on the display. To Adjust SI Side: 1. Highlight SI Side on the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the transducer beam (Left, Right, Both, Default = Both) SI SENSITIVITY SI Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on... -
Page 62: Si Colors
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SI COLORS SI Colors allows you to select which color palette you would like to use for the display. To change the SI Colors: 1. Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X-Press™menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the color palette. (Inverse, Gray, Green, Blue, Default = Inverse) Page 62 Navigation X-Press™... -
Page 63: Active Side
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM ACTIVE SIDE 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. -
Page 64: Save Current Route (Only When Navigating)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM SAVE CURRENT ROUTE (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. -
Page 65: Remove Grid (Only If A Grid Is Active)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM REMOVE GRID (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. -
Page 66: Beam Select
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM BEAM SELECT Beam Select sets which sonar returns from the transducer will be displayed on the screen. When set to 200/50 kHz, the returns from both beams are blended. The Split Sonar View continues to display the sonar returns from each beam in their respective windows. -
Page 67: Fish Id Sensitivity
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 200 kHz, Narrow Beam Orange Fish Symbols When Fish ID+™ is turned off, the 900 Series™ shows only the raw sonar returns on the display. These returns will often result in "arches" forming on the display, indicating potential targets. -
Page 68: Bottom View
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 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, RTS® Window (Wide) Narrow, Off, Default = Narrow) RTS®... -
Page 69: 50 Khz Sensitivity (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM 50 KHZ SENSITIVITY (Advanced) 50 kHz Sensitivity changes the sensitivity of the 50 kHz beam. Increasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will display additional weak returns and decreasing the 50 kHz Sensitivity will display fewer weak returns. The 50 kHz Sensitivity menu choice is only available when User Mode is set to Advanced (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode). -
Page 70: Max Depth (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM MAX DEPTH (Advanced) Max Depth adjusts the maximum depth of operation. The performance of your 900 Series™ can be tuned to the maximum depth you will be fishing in by setting the Max Depth. When a maximum depth is set, your 900 Series™ will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth, thus increasing overall performance. -
Page 71: Temperature Graph (Sonar View Only, With Temperature Input)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM TEMPERATURE GRAPH (Sonar View only, with Temperature input) Temperature Graph allows you to display or suppress a water temperature graph over the main Sonar View to show temperature changes correlated to recent sonar history. To change the display of the Temperature Graph: 1. -
Page 72: Tracks
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM TRACKS Tracks allows you to view the Tracks submenu. To view the Tracks Submenu: 1. Highlight Tracks on the Navigation main menu. Tracks Submenu 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to view the Tracks submenu. The Tracks Submenu contains the following menu choices: Edit allows you to select a previously-saved track and edit its name. -
Page 73: Chart Orientation
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM CHART ORIENTATION Chart Orientation allows you to select whether views containing charts should be drawn North-Up or Course-Up. To change the Chart Orientation setting: 1. Highlight Chart Orientation on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Chart Orientation setting. -
Page 74: Track Min Distance (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:40 AM TRACK MIN DISTANCE (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. -
Page 75: Chart Menu Tab
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM CHART MENU TAB (987c SI Combo Models only) 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. -
Page 76: Lat/Lon Grid
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM LAT/LON GRID Lat/Lon Grid allows you to display or hide a grid showing latitude and longitude lines. To change the Lat/Lon Grid setting: 1. Highlight Lat/Lon Grid on the Navigation main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Lat/Lon Grid setting. -
Page 77: Set Map Offset (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM SET MAP OFFSET (Advanced) Set Map Offset allows you to change the map offset used by the 900 Series™. NOTE: The Map Offset will be applied to all maps and not just the map that requires the correction. -
Page 78: Depth Alarm
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM DEPTH ALARM Depth Alarm sounds when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. To change the Depth Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Depth Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Depth Alarm setting. -
Page 79: Off Course Alarm (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM OFF COURSE ALARM (987c SI Combo Models only) Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound. -
Page 80: Alarm Tone
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM ALARM TONE Alarm Tone selects the pitch of the alarm sound. A brief tone will be produced as you adjust the Alarm Tone so that you can select the tone that you can hear best. To change the Alarm Tone setting: 1. -
Page 81: Units - Depth
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM UNITS - DEPTH Units - Depth selects the units of measure for all depth-related readouts. To change the Units - Depth setting: 1. Highlight Units - Depth on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Units - Depth setting. -
Page 82: User Mode
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM USER MODE 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. -
Page 83: Select Readouts (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM 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 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... -
Page 84: Depth Offset (Advanced)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM Customized Sonar View 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. -
Page 85: Speed Calibration (Advanced, With Speed Paddlewheel Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM SPEED CALIBRATION (Advanced, Speed Paddlewheel only) Speed Calibration will adjust the speed readout by the percentage entered, and will appear in the menu if a Speed Accessory is connected and the paddlewheel has moved at least once, when the unit is in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) To change the Speed Calibration setting: 1. -
Page 86: Time Format (Advanced, 987C Si Combo Models Only, International Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM TIME FORMAT (Advanced, 987c SI Combo models, International only) Time Format changes the time format used by the unit This menu choice is available only when in Advanced User Mode (see Setup Menu Tab: User Mode.) International Models Only. -
Page 87: Sonar (987C Si Combo Models Only)
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM SONAR Sonar deactivates Sonar and removes the Sonar Views from the view rotation. To turn Sonar on or off: 1. Highlight Sonar on the Setup menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Sonar to On or Off (Off, On, Default = On). -
Page 88: Accessories Menu Tab
(no accessories attached) (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. Page 88 TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting the Humminbird®... -
Page 89: Display Problems
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM DISPLAY PROBLEMS There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions: Problem The control head loses power at high speeds. -
Page 90: Finding The Cause Of Noise
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM 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 Other electronic devices The boat’s engine Cavitation from the boat’s propeller... -
Page 91: 1-Year Limited Warranty
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. -
Page 92: 900 Series™ Accessories
• Include a brief written description of the problem. • Include a copy of your receipt (to show proof and date of purchase). • Return product freight prepaid to Humminbird®, using an insured carrier with delivery confirmation. For OUT-OF-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps: •... -
Page 93: Specifications
Transducer Cable Length ......................... . 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. -
Page 94: Appendix A - Transducer Mounting Template: Xhs-9-Si-160-T
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM Page 94 APPENDIX A Transducer Mounting Template: XHS-9-SI-160-T... -
Page 95: Contact Humminbird
98x_Manual_531376-1_A.qxd 2/23/2005 11:41 AM Page 95 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...