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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 Tab Setup Menu Tab Alarms Menu Tab Contact Humminbird Views Menu Tab Accessories Menu Tab Troubleshooting HOW the 900 Series Works Series IntroductionSide Imaging Sonar Dualbeam Plus Sonar Multi-Media Card MMC/SD Slot MULTI-MEDIA Card MMC/SD Slot Installation Overview Accessory BUSAccessory Bus 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Control Head Installation Gimbal Mounting the Control Head Mounting Screws Washer Gimbal Mounting Bracket Speed Communications Transducer Cable Collector Insert Cables Routed Near Mounting Bracket Parts and tools specific to In-dash mounting are IN-DASH Mounting the Control HeadIn-dash mounting foam pads In-dash mounting template 23/2005 Beginning of this procedure Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Transom Transducer Trolling Motor Transducer Transducer InstallationMotor Position Stepped Hull Transom Transducer Installation Not a hull, motor, or other transducer, etc Without deadrise adjustment Headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket Be fully tightened until all adjustments are madeCompletely tighten Normal Cavitation Force is necessary to pivot the assembly Trolling Motor Transducer Installation Hand-tighten only Test and Finish the Transducer Installation To the cable as shown Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver No Access Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting LocationAccess Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation Speed Accessory Installation Hand tighten only Install the Speed accessory Rotating Retaining Axial Clip to Remove Paddlewheel Testing the System Installation Getting Started Using Your 900 Series Powering UP the Control Head Triplog WHAT’S on the Sonar Display Real Time Sonar RTS Window Understanding Sonar HistorySonar Bottom Presentation Understanding Side Imaging KHz provides highest resolution with 160 total beam widthKHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width Topography Changes Bottom Return Triplog WHAT’S on the Side Imaging Display Side Imaging on the Water Interpretation Side Imaging Technology HOW IT WorksSide Imaging Representation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Swimming Pool Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait Fish KEY Functions POWER/LIGHT KEYView KEY Menu KEY WAY Cursor Control KEY View Preset KeysExit KEY Info KEY MARK/GOTO KEY ViewsViews available on your 900 Series are Sonar views Sonar View Views and ReadoutsSonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View Side Imaging View Split Sonar ViewSplit Sonar View Side Imaging View Side/Sonar Combo View SIDE/SONAR Combo View Bird’s Eye View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Chart/Sonar View Chart View with Active Cursor Chart/Side Combo View CHART/SIDE Combo View Navigation Chart View with Cursor Present Waypoints, Routes and Tracks WAYPOINTS, Routes and Tracks Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Chart View with Grid Chart View with TargetADD a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid SAVE, Edit or Delete a Route Press Menu Menu System START-UP Options Menu Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Sonar Tab, Advanced ModeNormal Simulator System Status Start-Up Options Menu Normal Operation Self Test Accessory Test GPS Diagnostic ViewSimulator System Status Accessory Test Screen Accessory TestGPS Diagnostic View Sonar X-PRESS Menu To Adjust Split Screen PositionActive Side Split Position To adjust the Upper Range To adjust the SensitivitySensitivity Upper Range Lower Range Chart SpeedZoom Level Bottom Range Bottom LockSonar Colors Side Imaging Views only Highlight Split Position on the Side Imaging X-Press MenuSide Imaging X-Press Menu SI Sensitivity SI SideSI Range Navigation X-PRESS Menu SI ColorsTo change the SI Colors Highlight SI Colors on the Side Imaging X-Pressmenu Clear Current Track Save Current TrackTo Save Current Track To Clear Current Track Save Current Route Cancel NavigationSkip Next Waypoint Remove Target Sonar Menu TAB Remove GridTo Remove a Grid Only if a Grid is active Side View Frequency Beam SelectFish ID+ Fish ID Sensitivity To change the Fish ID Sensitivity settingTo turn Fish ID+ on or off Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu To adjust the Bottom View To change the RTS Window settingBottom View Zoom Width Depth Lines KHZ SensitivitySurface Clutter Noise Filter Water Type MAX DepthColor BAR To change the display of the Temperature Graph Temperature GraphSonar View only, with Temperature input Navigation Menu TAB Waypoints TracksRoutes North Reference Chart OrientationTrolling Grid Rotation Trackpoint Interval MAP Datum Track MIN DistanceExport ALL NAV Data Delete ALL NAV Data Chart Detail Level Chart Menu TABTo change the Chart Detail Level setting MAP Borders Spot Soundings LAT/LON GridShaded Depth SET Simulation Position To change the Map Offset setting Alarms Menu TABSET MAP Offset Clear MAP Offset Fish ID Alarm Depth AlarmLOW Battery Alarm Temp Alarm Arrival Alarm OFF Course AlarmDrift Alarm Setup Menu TAB Alarm ToneTo change the Alarm Tone setting Highlight Alarm Tone on the Alarms main menu Units Temp Units DepthUnits Distance Units Speed Triplog Reset User ModeRestore Defaults Language Select Readouts Default Sonar View To change the Temp Offset setting To change the Depth Offset settingDepth Offset Temp Offset Local Time Zone Speed CalibrationDaylight Saving Time Position Format Date Format Time FormatNmea Output To turn Sonar on or off Views Menu TABFollowing views are available To Change the View Status of Any View Troubleshooting Accessories Menu TABSeries Doesn’t Power Up Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached Control head loses power at high speeds Display Problems Other electronic devices Finding the Cause of NoiseNoise re-appears Boat’s engine Humminbird Service Policy Year Limited Warranty Series Accessories Returning Your Unit for ServiceFor IN-WARRANTY service, complete the following steps Area of Coverage Specifications Transducer Mounting Template XHS-9-SI-160-T Appendix a Contact Humminbird