Humminbird 981 manual Powering UP the Control Head, Getting Started Using Your 900 Series

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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.

POWERING UP THE CONTROL HEAD

Turn on your 900 Series™ control head by pressing the POWER key. The Title screen is displayed until the 900 Series™ begins operation. Your 900 Series™ will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.

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				2	900 Series™ 987c SI Combo Title Screen
					900 Series™ 987c SI Combo Title Screen
1	Screen	4-WAY Cursor Control Key			7
2	MMC/SD Card Slot		MENU Key		8
3 ZOOM (+/-) Key (987c SI Combo models only)			VIEW Key		9
4	POWER/LIGHT Key		EXIT Key		10
5 INFO Key (987c SI Combo models only)		VIEW PRESET Keys			11

6MARK/GOTO Key (987c SI Combo models only)

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Contents 98xManual531376-1A.qxd 2/23/2005 1139 AM Thank You Table of Contents Sonar X-Press Menu Menu System Start-Up Options MenuSide Imaging X-Press Menu Sonar Menu TabSetup Menu Tab Alarms Menu TabContact Humminbird Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab TroubleshootingHOW the 900 Series Works Series IntroductionSide Imaging Sonar Dualbeam Plus SonarMulti-Media Card MMC/SD Slot MULTI-MEDIA Card MMC/SD SlotAccessory Bus Accessory BUSInstallation Overview 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Control Head InstallationGimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Washer Gimbal Mounting Bracket Speed Communications Transducer Cable Collector Insert Cables Routed Near Mounting BracketParts and tools specific to In-dash mounting are IN-DASH Mounting the Control HeadIn-dash mounting foam pads In-dash mounting template23/2005 Beginning of this procedure Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the BoatMotor Position Transducer InstallationTransom Transducer Trolling Motor Transducer Stepped Hull Transom Transducer InstallationNot a hull, motor, or other transducer, etc Without deadrise adjustmentCompletely tighten Be fully tightened until all adjustments are madeHeaded pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket Normal Cavitation Force is necessary to pivot the assemblyTrolling Motor Transducer Installation Hand-tighten only Test and Finish the Transducer InstallationTo the cable as shown Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiverAccess Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting LocationNo Access Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation Speed Accessory InstallationHand tighten only Install the Speed accessoryRotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel Testing the System InstallationGetting Started Using Your 900 Series Powering UP the Control HeadTriplog WHAT’S on the Sonar DisplaySonar Bottom Presentation Understanding Sonar HistoryReal Time Sonar RTS Window KHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width KHz provides highest resolution with 160 total beam widthUnderstanding Side Imaging Topography Changes Bottom Return Triplog WHAT’S on the Side Imaging DisplaySide Imaging Representation Side Imaging Technology HOW IT WorksSide Imaging on the Water Interpretation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Swimming Pool Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait FishKEY Functions POWER/LIGHT KEYView KEY Menu KEYWAY Cursor Control KEY View Preset KeysExit KEY Info KEYMARK/GOTO KEY ViewsViews available on your 900 Series are Sonar viewsSonar View Views and ReadoutsSonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom ViewSide Imaging View Split Sonar ViewSplit Sonar View Side Imaging ViewSide/Sonar Combo View SIDE/SONAR Combo ViewBird’s Eye View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo ViewChart/Sonar View Chart View with Active CursorChart/Side Combo View CHART/SIDE Combo ViewNavigation Chart View with Cursor PresentWaypoints, Routes and Tracks WAYPOINTS, Routes and TracksNavigate to a Waypoint or Position ADD a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Chart View with TargetChart View with Grid SAVE, Edit or Delete a Route Press Menu Menu SystemSTART-UP Options Menu Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced ModeNormal Simulator System Status Start-Up Options MenuNormal Operation Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic ViewSimulator System StatusGPS Diagnostic View Accessory TestAccessory Test Screen Sonar X-PRESS Menu To Adjust Split Screen PositionActive Side Split PositionTo adjust the Upper Range To adjust the SensitivitySensitivity Upper RangeZoom Level Chart SpeedLower Range Sonar Colors Bottom LockBottom Range Side Imaging X-Press Menu Highlight Split Position on the Side Imaging X-Press MenuSide Imaging Views only SI Range SI SideSI Sensitivity Navigation X-PRESS Menu SI ColorsTo change the SI Colors Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X-PressmenuClear Current Track Save Current TrackTo Save Current Track To Clear Current TrackSave Current Route Cancel NavigationSkip Next Waypoint Remove TargetSonar Menu TAB Remove GridTo Remove a Grid Only if a Grid is activeFish ID+ Beam SelectSide View Frequency Fish ID Sensitivity To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingTo turn Fish ID+ on or off Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menuTo adjust the Bottom View To change the RTS Window settingBottom View Zoom WidthDepth Lines KHZ SensitivitySurface Clutter Noise FilterColor BAR MAX DepthWater Type To change the display of the Temperature Graph Temperature GraphSonar View only, with Temperature input Navigation Menu TABRoutes TracksWaypoints North Reference Chart OrientationTrolling Grid Rotation Trackpoint IntervalMAP Datum Track MIN DistanceExport ALL NAV Data Delete ALL NAV DataChart Detail Level Chart Menu TABTo change the Chart Detail Level setting MAP BordersSpot Soundings LAT/LON GridShaded Depth SET Simulation PositionTo change the Map Offset setting Alarms Menu TABSET MAP Offset Clear MAP OffsetFish ID Alarm Depth AlarmLOW Battery Alarm Temp AlarmDrift Alarm OFF Course AlarmArrival Alarm Setup Menu TAB Alarm ToneTo change the Alarm Tone setting Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menuUnits Temp Units DepthUnits Distance Units SpeedTriplog Reset User ModeRestore Defaults LanguageSelect Readouts Default Sonar ViewTo change the Temp Offset setting To change the Depth Offset settingDepth Offset Temp OffsetLocal Time Zone Speed CalibrationDaylight Saving Time Position FormatNmea Output Time FormatDate Format To turn Sonar on or off Views Menu TABFollowing views are available To Change the View Status of Any ViewTroubleshooting Accessories Menu TABSeries Doesn’t Power Up Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer AttachedControl head loses power at high speeds Display ProblemsOther electronic devices Finding the Cause of NoiseNoise re-appears Boat’s engineHumminbird Service Policy Year Limited WarrantyFor IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps Returning Your Unit for ServiceSeries Accessories Area of Coverage SpecificationsTransducer Mounting Template XHS-9-SI-160-T Appendix aContact Humminbird