Table of Contents | Humminbird 900 Series, 997c Combo specs

Table of Contents

900 Series™ Introduction	1
How the 900 Series™ Works	1
High Definition Side Imaging Sonar	2
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar	3
QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)	3
Universal Sonar 2	4
How GPS and Cartography Work	4
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot	5
Software Updates	5
Accessory Bus	6
Installation Overview	6
Control Head Installation	7
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head	7
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat	12
Transducer Installation	13
Transom Transducer Installation	14
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation	19
Trolling Motor Transducer Options	19
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation	20
GPS Receiver Installation	21
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem	21
Access Under Mounting Location	22
No Access Under Mounting Location	23
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation	23

Testing the System Installation	24
Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™	25
Powering Up the Control Head	25
What’s on the Sonar Display	26
Understanding Sonar History	27
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window	27
Sonar Bottom Presentation	28
Understanding Side Imaging	29
What’s on the Side Imaging Display	30
Side Imaging Technology: How It Works	31
Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation	31
Key Functions	34
POWER/LIGHT Key	34
VIEW Key	35
MENU Key	35
4-WAY Cursor Control Key	36
View Preset Keys	36
EXIT Key	36
INFO Key	37
MARK Key	37
GOTO Key	37
ZOOM (+/-) Keys	38

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Humminbird 900 Series, 997c Combo manual Table of Contents

Contents

Page Thank You Table of Contents Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Sonar Menu Tab Setup Menu Tab Views Menu Tab How Sonar Works Series Introduction High Definition Side Imaging Sonar Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points DualBeam Plus Sonar QuadraBeam Plus SonarOptional-purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer only How GPS and Cartography Work Universal Sonar Multi-Media Card MMC/SD Slot Software Updates Accessory Bus Installation Overview900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Gimbal Mounting the Control Head Control Head InstallationBasic installation tasks that you must perform include Installing the GPS Receiver if includedPage Mounting Screws Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket Back of Control Head Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Transducer Position Transducer Installation Areas of Possible Turbulence Transom Transducer Installation To mount the transducer bracket to the boat Attaching the Bracket To attach the pivot to the transducer Normal Cavitation To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket Tighten the Mounting Screws To route the transom transducer cable Trolling Motor Transducer Installation Trolling Motor Transducer OptionsHole Escutcheon Plate Cable Clamp Hand-tighten only Test and Finish the Transducer Installation That hardware to mount the stem antenna pole GPS Receiver InstallationStem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread Stem Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location Access Under Mounting LocationFinish 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 Real Time Sonar RTS Window Understanding Sonar History Sonar Bottom Presentation KHz provides highest resolution with 130 total beam width Understanding Side ImagingKHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width Triplog What’s on the Side Imaging Display Side Imaging Technology How it works Side Imaging On the water InterpretationSide Imaging Representation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Bridge a Closer Perspective POWER/LIGHT Key Key FunctionsSubmerged Barge with Dumped Logs 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 Views Zoom +/- Key Views and Readouts Side Imaging ViewSide Imaging View Sonar View Sonar View Sonar Zoom View Sonar Zoom View Split Sonar View Split Sonar View Side/Sonar Combo View Side/Sonar Combo View Snapshot and Recording View Page Recording Slider Bar Page Side Beam View, Default Layout Side Beam ViewOnly with optional-purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer Side Beam View, Slanted Layout Side Beam View, Classic Layout 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 Chart/Side Combo View Chart/Side Combo View Chart Orientation Chart View with Cursor PresentViewing Cartography Navigation Waypoints, 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 Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Save or Clear a Current Track MOB Navigation Man Overboard MOB Navigation Press Menu Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Sonar Tab, Normal Mode Start-Up Options MenuNormal Simulator System Status System Status Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series offNormal Operation Simulator Self Test Screen Accessory TestAccessory Test Screen Self Test GPS Diagnostic View GPS Diagnostic View Sonar X-Press Menu Active SideSonar X-Press Menu Sensitivity Split Position Lower Range Upper Range Quad Layout Chart Speed Sonar Colors Cancel NavigationBottom Lock Bottom Range Side Imaging X-Press Menu Side Imaging Views onlySide Imaging X-Press Menu SI Side SI SensitivitySI Range SI Colors Navigation X-Press MenuNavigation X-Press Menu Waypoint Name Only with an active cursor on a waypointWaypoint Submenu Clear Current Track Chart or Combo view onlyCursor to Waypoint Save Current Track Cancel MOB Navigation Save Current RouteSkip Next Waypoint Only if a Grid is active Remove TargetRemove Grid Only if a Target is active Snapshot and Recording Press Menu Snapshot and Recording View onlySnapshot and Recording PressMenu To delete an image Start RecordingStop Recording Delete Image Delete Recording Delete All Images To specify the pings per second Delete All RecordingsPings Per Second Playback Speed Stop Playback Sonar Menu TabSonar Menu Side Views only Beam SelectSide View Frequency Transducer will be displayed on the screen Transducer Cone and Fish Arches Fish ID+ Fish ID Sensitivity RTS Window WideRTS Window Narrow RTS Window Off Advanced, with optional purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer Bottom ViewZoom Width KHz Sensitivity Depth Lines To change the 455 kHz Sensitivity settingDepth Lines Advanced Surface Clutter Noise FilterSurface Clutter Water Type Max Depth Color Bar Temperature GraphSonar View only, with Temperature input Transducer Select Current Track Submenu Navigation Menu TabCurrent Track Navigation Menu Saved Tracks Submenu Saved TracksWaypoints Waypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices Routes Submenu Routes North Reference Trolling Grid RotationTrackpoint Interval Track Min Distance Track Color RangeMap Datum Export All Nav Data Continuous Navigation ModeCourse Projection Line Delete All Nav Data Chart Menu Tab Chart Detail LevelChart Menu Map Borders Lat/Lon GridSpot Soundings Navaids on Birds Eye View Shaded DepthSet Simulation Position Clear Map Offset Set Map Offset Alarms Menu Alarms Menu TabDepth Alarm Fish ID Alarm Aux Temp Alarm Low Battery Alarm Temp Alarm Off Course AlarmOff Course Alarm Drift Alarm Arrival Alarm Alarm Tone Setup Menu TabSetup Menu Units Speed Units DepthUnits Temp Units Distance Language User ModeTriplog Reset Restore Defaults Off Triplog Position Voltage Aux. Temperature Select ReadoutsSpeed Customized Sonar View Default Sonar View Local Time Zone Aux Temp OffsetSpeed Calibration Temp Offset Date Format Daylight Saving TimePosition Format Time Format Nmea Output Digits Format Sonar Views Menu TabViews Menu Following views are available Using Screen Snapshot Accessories Menu Tab 119 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 Operating Frequency SpecificationsPower Output Depth Capability Sonar Terms Glossary 129 Glossary Receiver See Transmitter Glossary 133 GPS & Navigation Terms Glossary Sonar Terms 135 Glossary Glossary Transducer Mounting Template XHS 9 Hdsi 180 T GlossaryGPS & Navigation Terms Appendix a Contact Humminbird