Table Of Contents - Humminbird 917C Installation And Operation Manual

Table of Contents

900 Series™ Introduction
How Sonar Works .......................................................................................................... 1
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar .............................................................................................. 2
QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar
(Standard with 957c Combo models, optional-purchase for 917c Combo models only) ........
Universal Sonar 2 ............................................................................................................ 3
How GPS and Cartography Work .................................................................................. 3
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot.................................................................................. 5
Software Updates ............................................................................................................ 5
Accessory Bus .................................................................................................................. 5
Installation Overview
Control Head Installation
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head .............................................................................. 7
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat ............................................ 11
Transducer Installation
Transom Transducer Installation .................................................................................. 13
Inside the Hull Transducer Installation ...................................................................... 21
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ........................................................................ 24
Trolling Motor Transducer Options .............................................................................. 25
1 GPS Receiver Installation
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem .............................................. 26
Access Under Mounting Location................................................................................ 27
No Access Under Mounting Location.......................................................................... 27
3 Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation .................................. 28
Testing the System Installation
Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™
Powering Up the Control Head .................................................................................... 30
What's on the Sonar Display ...................................................................................... 31
Understanding Sonar History ...................................................................................... 32
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Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.................................................................................. 32
Bottom Presentation...................................................................................................... 32
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Key Functions
POWER/LIGHT Key ........................................................................................................ 33
VIEW Key ........................................................................................................................ 34
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MENU Key ...................................................................................................................... 34
4-WAY Cursor Control Key ............................................................................................ 35
View Preset Keys............................................................................................................ 35
EXIT Key.......................................................................................................................... 35
INFO Key ........................................................................................................................ 36
MARK Key ...................................................................................................................... 36
GOTO Key ........................................................................................................................ 36
ZOOM (+/-) Keys............................................................................................................ 37
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