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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 accessories 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.

DualBeam PLUS™, Fish ID+™, Humminbird®, HumminbirdPC™, RTS® Window, SmartCast®, WhiteLine®, X-Press™ Menu, Structure ID®, WideSide® and WeatherSense® are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.

© 2005 Humminbird®, Eufaula AL, USA. All rights reserved.

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Contents Page Thank You Table of Contents Side Imaging X-Press Menu Menu System Start-Up Options MenuSonar X-Press Menu Sonar Menu TabAlarms Menu Tab Setup Menu TabViews Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab Troubleshooting Contact HumminbirdSide Imaging Sonar Series IntroductionHOW the 900 Series Works Dualbeam Plus SonarMULTI-MEDIA Card MMC/SD Slot Multi-Media Card MMC/SD SlotAccessory BUS Installation OverviewAccessory Bus Control Head Installation900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Gimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Washer Cables Routed Near Mounting Bracket Speed Communications Transducer Cable Collector InsertBack of Control Head IN-DASH Mounting the Control HeadParts and tools specific to In-dash mounting are Expansion ports use for future accessories Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Beginning of this procedureMotor Position Transducer InstallationTransom Transducer Trolling Motor Transducer Transom Transducer Installation Stepped HullWithout deadrise adjustment Not a hull, motor, or other transducer, etcCompletely tighten Be fully tightened until all adjustments are madeHeaded pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket Force is necessary to pivot the assembly Normal CavitationTrolling Motor Transducer Installation Test and Finish the Transducer Installation Hand-tighten onlyFollow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver To the cable as shownAccess Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting LocationNo Access Under Mounting Location Speed Accessory Installation Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver OperationInstall the Speed accessory Hand tighten onlyTesting the System Installation Rotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove PaddlewheelPowering UP the Control Head Series 987c SI Combo Title ScreenWHAT’S on the Sonar Display TriplogSonar 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 WHAT’S on the Side Imaging Display Topography Changes Bottom Return TriplogSide Imaging Representation Side Imaging Technology HOW IT WorksSide Imaging on the Water Interpretation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait Fish Submerged Swimming PoolView KEY POWER/LIGHT KEYKEY Functions Menu KEYExit KEY View Preset KeysWAY Cursor Control KEY Info KEYViews available on your 900 Series are ViewsMARK/GOTO KEY Sonar viewsSonar View Views and ReadoutsSonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom ViewSplit Sonar View Split Sonar ViewSide Imaging View Side Imaging ViewSIDE/SONAR Combo View Side/Sonar Combo ViewChart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Bird’s Eye ViewChart View with Active Cursor Chart/Sonar ViewCHART/SIDE Combo View Chart/Side Combo ViewChart View with Cursor Present NavigationWAYPOINTS, 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 Menu System Press MenuNormal Simulator System Status Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced ModeSTART-UP Options Menu Start-Up Options MenuSimulator Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic ViewNormal Operation System StatusGPS Diagnostic View Accessory TestAccessory Test Screen Active Side To Adjust Split Screen PositionSonar X-PRESS Menu Split PositionSensitivity To adjust the SensitivityTo adjust the Upper Range 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 To change the SI Colors SI ColorsNavigation X-PRESS Menu Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X-PressmenuTo Save Current Track Save Current TrackClear Current Track To Clear Current TrackSkip Next Waypoint Cancel NavigationSave Current Route Remove TargetTo Remove a Grid Remove GridSonar Menu TAB Only if a Grid is activeFish ID+ Beam SelectSide View Frequency To turn Fish ID+ on or off To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingFish ID Sensitivity Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menuBottom View To change the RTS Window settingTo adjust the Bottom View Zoom WidthSurface Clutter KHZ SensitivityDepth Lines Noise FilterColor BAR MAX DepthWater Type Sonar View only, with Temperature input Temperature GraphTo change the display of the Temperature Graph Navigation Menu TABRoutes TracksWaypoints Trolling Grid Rotation Chart OrientationNorth Reference Trackpoint IntervalExport ALL NAV Data Track MIN DistanceMAP Datum Delete ALL NAV DataTo change the Chart Detail Level setting Chart Menu TABChart Detail Level MAP BordersShaded Depth LAT/LON GridSpot Soundings SET Simulation PositionSET MAP Offset Alarms Menu TABTo change the Map Offset setting Clear MAP OffsetLOW Battery Alarm Depth AlarmFish ID Alarm Temp AlarmDrift Alarm OFF Course AlarmArrival Alarm To change the Alarm Tone setting Alarm ToneSetup Menu TAB Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menuUnits Distance Units DepthUnits Temp Units SpeedRestore Defaults User ModeTriplog Reset LanguageDefault Sonar View Select ReadoutsDepth Offset To change the Depth Offset settingTo change the Temp Offset setting Temp OffsetDaylight Saving Time Speed CalibrationLocal Time Zone Position FormatNmea Output Time FormatDate Format Following views are available Views Menu TABTo turn Sonar on or off To Change the View Status of Any ViewSeries Doesn’t Power Up Accessories Menu TABTroubleshooting Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer AttachedDisplay Problems Control head loses power at high speedsNoise re-appears Finding the Cause of NoiseOther electronic devices Boat’s engineYear Limited Warranty Humminbird Service PolicyFor IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps Returning Your Unit for ServiceSeries Accessories Specifications Area of CoverageAppendix a Transducer Mounting Template XHS-9-SI-160-TContact Humminbird