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Table of Contents

900 Series™ Introduction	1
How Sonar Works	1
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar	2
QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar
(Standard with 957c Combo models, optional-purchase for 917c Combo models only)	3
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	5
Control Head Installation	6
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head	7
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat	11
Transducer Installation	12
Transom Transducer Installation	13
Inside the Hull Transducer Installation	21
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation	24
Trolling Motor Transducer Options	25

GPS Receiver Installation	25
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem	26
Access Under Mounting Location	27
No Access Under Mounting Location	27
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation	28
Testing the System Installation	29
Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™	30
Powering Up the Control Head	30
What’s on the Sonar Display	31
Understanding Sonar History	32
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window	32
Bottom Presentation	32
Key Functions	33
POWER/LIGHT Key	33
VIEW Key	34
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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Humminbird 957C manual Table of Contents

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Page Thank You Table of Contents Quad Layout Upper Range Delete Recording Start RecordingDelete Image Delete All Images Navigation Menu Tab Views Menu Tab Page How Sonar Works Series Introduction DualBeam Plus Sonar Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points Purchase for 917c Combo models only QuadraBeam Plus SonarUniversal Sonar How GPS and Cartography Work GPS uses a constellation of 24 satellites that Software Updates Accessory Bus Installation OverviewMulti-Media Card MMC/SD Slot Control Head Installation Basic installation tasks that you must perform includeInstalling the GPS Receiver if included Washer Gimbal Knob Gimbal Bracket Gimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Transducer Installation Locating the transducer mounting location Transom Transducer Installation Level Preparing the Mounting Location Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting Knuckle Mounting the Assembly to the Transom Seam aligned with boat hull Routing the Cable Screw Connecting the Cable Test and Finish the Installation Correctly, Inside the Hull Transducer Installation Determine the transducer mounting location Trial installation Permanently mount the transducer Route the cable Are included with the bracket Trolling Motor Transducer Installation GPS Receiver Installation Trolling Motor Transducer OptionsIf you have… Then use Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread Stem Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiverAbrasion No Access Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable Check GPS Receiver Operation To test the installation Testing the System Installation Powering Up the Control Head Getting Started Using Your 900 Series Triplog What’s On the Sonar Display Understanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS WindowBottom Presentation Key Functions POWER/LIGHT Key Menu Key View Key View Preset keys WAY Cursor Control KeyExit Key Goto Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation Info KeyMark Key Goto Key Zoom +/- Keys ViewsViews and Readouts Sonar View Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View Split Sonar View Split Sonar View Snapshot and Recording View Page Recording Slider Bar Recording Playback Only with QuadraBeam Plus transducer Side Beam View 555 Bird’s Eye View Bird’s Eye View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Chart/Chart Combo View Chart/Chart Combo View Chart View with Active Cursor Chart View Chart/Sonar Combo View Chart/Sonar Combo View Viewing Cartography Chart Orientation Navigation Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Save, Edit or Delete a Route Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Save or Clear a Current Track MOB Navigation Man Overboard MOB Navigation Com Start-Up Options Menu Up Options menuNormal Simulator System Status System Status Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series offNormal Operation Simulator Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic View Active Side Sonar X-Press Menu Sensitivity Split Position Upper Range Lower RangeAdvanced Sonar, Split Sonar Active Sonar Side Views only Chart Speed Quad LayoutWith QuadraBeam Plus Transducer, Side Beam View only Sonar Colors Cancel NavigationBottom Lock Bottom Range Navigation X-Press Menu Only with an active cursor on a waypoint Chart or Combo view onlyWaypoint Name Cursor to Waypoint Skip Next Waypoint Save Current TrackClear Current Track Save Current Route Remove Grid Cancel MOB NavigationTo Cancel MOB Navigation Remove Target Most recently-created waypoint Optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot Recording View only Start RecordingStop Recording Snapshot and Recording View only Delete Image Delete All ImagesTo delete an image Delete All Recordings Delete Recording Pings Per Second Playback SpeedTo specify playback speed Sonar Menu Tab Stop Playback Beam Select Fish ID+Transducer will be displayed on the screen Fish ID Sensitivity Zoom Width Bottom View To change the 455 kHz Sensitivity setting KHz SensitivityOptional-purchase for Depth Lines Surface ClutterAdvanced Max Depth Noise Filter Water Type Transducer SelectColor Bar Temperature Graph Sonar View only, with Temperature inputNavigation Menu Tab Saved Tracks Current Track Waypoints RoutesWaypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices North Reference Trolling Grid Rotation Trackpoint IntervalTrack Min Distance Export All Nav Data Track Color RangeMap Datum Course Projection Line Delete All Nav Data Continuous Navigation ModeChart Menu Tab Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to Map Borders Chart Detail Level Shaded Depth Lat/Lon GridSpot Soundings Navaids on Birds Eye View Set Map Offset Set Simulation Position Clear Map Offset Alarms Menu Tab Depth Alarm Fish ID AlarmLow Battery Alarm Temp Alarm Aux Temp Alarm Off Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Alarm Tone Drift Alarm International only Setup Menu TabUnits Depth Units Temp Language User ModeUnits Distance Units Speed Select Readouts Triplog ResetRestore Defaults Off Triplog Position Voltage Aux. TemperaturePage Depth Offset Aux Temp OffsetTemp Offset Position Format Speed CalibrationLocal Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Time Format Date FormatAdvanced, International only Nmea Output Digits Format Views Menu Tab Following views are available Using Screen Snapshot Accessories Menu Tab To turn Screen Snapshot on or off Series Doesn’t Power Up Troubleshooting Control head loses power at high speeds Display Problems Finding the Cause of Noise Humminbird Service Policy Year Limited Warranty Returning Your Unit for Service Series include Series AccessoriesPage Specifications Glossary 123 Com Atic Receiver See Transmitter Com Atic Sonar Terms Glossary GPS & Navigation Terms 129 Glossary GPS & Navigation Terms Glossary GPS & Navigation Terms Glossary GPS & Navigation Terms Contact Humminbird