Table of Contents | Humminbird 947C specs

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

900 Series™ Introduction	1
How the 900 Series™ Works	1
3D Sonar	1
2D Sonar	1
GPS and Cartography	2
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot	2
Accessory Bus	3
Installation Overview	3
Control Head Installation	4
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head	4
In-Dash Mounting the Control Head	8
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat	10
Transducer Installation	10
Transom Transducer Installation	11
Inside the Hull Transducer Installation	15
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation	17
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation	17
GPS Receiver Installation	18
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem	18
Access Under Mounting Location	19
No Access Under Mounting Location	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	23
What’s on the 3D Sonar Display	24
What’s on the 2D Sonar Display	25
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window	26
Bottom Presentation	26

Key Functions	27
POWER/LIGHT Key	27
VIEW Key	27
MENU Key	27
4-WAY Cursor Control Key	28
View Preset Keys	28
EXIT Key	28
INFO Key	28
MARK/GOTO Key	29
ZOOM (+/- Key)	29
Views	29
Views and Readouts	30
3D/2D Combo View	30
2D Sonar View	31
2D Zoom View	32
6-Beam Sonar View	33
Bird’s Eye View	33
Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View	34
Chart View	34
Chart/3D Combo View	35
Chart/2D Combo View	35
Chart Orientation	36
Viewing Cartography	36
Navigation	37
Waypoints, Routes and Tracks	37
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint	38
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position	39
Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid	39
Save, Edit or Delete a Route	40
Save or Clear a Current Track	41
Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks	41

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531374-1A 947 Man.qxd 2/15/2005 752 PM Thank You Table of Contents Navigation X-Press Menu Menu System Start-Up Options Menu2D Sonar X-Press Menu 3D Sonar X-Press Menu Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab Troubleshooting Chart Menu TabAlarms Menu Tab Setup Menu Tab 2D Sonar Series IntroductionHOW the 900 Series Works 3D Sonar GPS and Cartography MULTI-MEDIA Card MMC SD SlotSD Slot 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Accessory BUSInstallation Overview Accessory Bus Control Head Installation Basic installation tasks that you must perform includeGimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Washer Gimbal Mounting Bracket Cables Routed Near Mounting Bracket Screws provided Plug Cable Connector Assembly to Back of Control Head IN-DASH Mounting the Control Head Plug Cable Connector Assembly to Back of Control Head Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Transducer Installation Transom Transducer Installation To determine transducer mounting locationStepped Hull Attaching the Bracket To mount the transducer bracket to the boatTo attach the pivot to the transducer But do not completely tighten To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket To adjust the running position of the transducerNormal Cavitation Routing the Cable To route the transom transducer cableReassemble Fully tightened Inside the Hull Transducer Installation Trial installationDetermine the transducer mounting location Transducer Mounted Inside the Hull Permanently mount the transducerRoute the cable Make sure the position of the transducer is marked Trolling Motor Transducer Installation Test and Finish the Transducer Installation Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver GPS Receiver InstallationIf you have… Then use Hand-tighten only Access Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting LocationTo the cable as shown Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation No Access Under Mounting Location Routing the cable to the control head Install the temperature probe accessory To test the installation Testing the System Installation Series 947c 3D Combo Title Screen Powering UP the Control Head Triplog WHAT’S on the 3D Sonar Display Bait Ball RTS Real Time Sonar Window WHAT’S on the 2D Sonar Display Bottom Presentation Real Time Sonar RTS Window Menu KEY POWER/LIGHT KEYKEY Functions View KEY Info KEY View Preset KeysWAY Cursor Control KEY Exit KEY MARK/GOTO KEY ViewsViews available on your 900 Series are Views and Readouts 3D/2D Combo View3D/2D Combo View 2D Sonar View 2D Sonar View 2D Zoom View 2D Zoom View Bird’s Eye View Beam Sonar ViewBIRD’S EYE View Beam Sonar View Chart View with Active Cursor CHART/BIRD’S EYE Combo ViewChart View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View with Active Cursor CHART/3D Combo View CHART/2D Combo ViewChart/2D Combo View Chart Orientation Chart View with Cursor PresentViewing Cartography WAYPOINTS, Routes and Tracks NavigationWaypoints, Routes and Tracks SAVE, EDIT, or Delete a Waypoint Chart View with Target Navigate to a Waypoint or PositionADD a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid SAVE, Edit or Delete a Route Chart View with Grid Save or Clear a Current Track EDIT, Delete or Hide Saved TracksMenu System Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Start-Up Options Menu Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series offSTART-UP Options Menu Normal Operation System Status Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic ViewExit the Simulator by powering your 900 Series off Simulator GPS Diagnostic View Accessory TestGPS Diagnostic View Accessory Test Screen Split Position To Adjust Split Screen Position2D Sonar X-PRESS Menu Active Side Upper Range To adjust the SensitivityTo adjust the Upper Range Sensitivity Chart Speed Lower RangeBottom Lock To change the 2D/3D Priority To adjust the Bottom RangeBottom Range 2D/3D Priority 3D Sonar X-PRESS Menu Highlight Split Position on the 3D Sonar X-Press Menu3D Sonar X-Press Menu Beam Sensitivity 3D Bottom Zoom3D Lower Range 3D History Reset 3D ViewTo adjust the 3D History To Reset 3D View Navigation X-Press Menu Highlight Split Position on the Navigation X-Press Menu Skip Next Waypoint Save Current TrackClear Current Track Save Current Route Cancel Navigation Remove TargetRemove Grid 3D Frame Style Sonar Menu TAB2D Sonar Colors 3D Bottom Style To set Fish ID+ 2D Beam SelectFish ID+ To change Beam Select Fish ID Sensitivity To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingTo change the RTS Window setting To change the Fish ID 3D Reference setting Depth Lines Bottom ViewZoom Width KHZ Sensitivity Noise Filter To change the Noise Filter settingTo change the Max Depth setting Surface Clutter Temperature Graph Water TypeColor BAR Navigation Menu TAB TracksWaypoints North Reference To change the Chart Orientation settingTo change the North Reference setting Routes MAP Datum Trolling Grid RotationTrackpoint Interval Track MIN Distance To Export All Navigation Data Chart Menu TABExport ALL NAV Data Delete ALL NAV Data Spot Soundings Chart Detail LevelMAP Borders LAT/LON Grid Shaded Depth SET MAP OffsetClear MAP Offset To change the Depth Alarm setting Alarms Menu TABDepth Alarm Fish ID Alarm LOW Battery Alarm Temp AlarmOFF Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Drift AlarmAlarm Tone Units Depth Setup Menu TABTo change the Units Depth setting To change the Units Temp setting Language User ModeUnits Distance Units Speed Triplog Reset Restore DefaultsSelect Readouts To Select Readouts Default Sonar View Customized Sonar View Daylight Saving Time Depth OffsetTemp Offset Local Time Zone Nmea Output Position FormatTime Format Date Format To turn Sonar on or off SonarViews Menu TAB To turn Nmea Output on or off Accessories Menu TAB TroubleshootingSeries Doesn’t Power Up Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached Control head loses power at high speeds Display Problems Boat’s engine Finding the Cause of NoiseOther electronic devices Noise re-appears Humminbird Service Policy Year Limited Warranty Returning Your Unit for Service Series AccessoriesFor IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps Operating Frequency Specifications Appendix a Contact Humminbird