Getting Started Using Your 900 Series | Humminbird 997c Combo

Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™

Your 900 Series™ Fishing System user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and situation-specific, customizable menus allows you to control what you see on the color display. Refer to the following illustration, and see Key Functions, Views, and The Menu System) for more information.

Powering Up the Control Head

Turn on your 900 Series™ control head by pressing the POWER key. The Title screen is displayed until the 900 Series™ begins operation. Your 900 Series™ will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.

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			900 Series™ 997cx SI Combo Title Screen

1	Screen	4-WAY Cursor Control Key	7
2	MMC/SD Card Slot	MENU Key	8
3	ZOOM (+/-) Keys	VIEW Key	9
4	POWER/LIGHT Key	EXIT Key	10
5	INFO Key	View Preset Keys	11
6	MARK Key	GOTO Key	12

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Humminbird 997c Combo manual Getting Started Using Your 900 Series, Powering Up the Control Head

Contents

Page Thank You Table of Contents Menu System Start-Up Options Menu Sonar Menu Tab Setup Menu Tab Views Menu Tab Series Introduction How Sonar Works Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points High Definition Side Imaging Sonar Optional-purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer only DualBeam Plus SonarQuadraBeam Plus Sonar Universal Sonar How GPS and Cartography Work Software Updates Multi-Media Card MMC/SD Slot 900 Series has a wide variety of configurations Accessory BusInstallation Overview Control Head Installation Basic installation tasks that you must perform includeInstalling the GPS Receiver if included Gimbal Mounting the Control HeadPage Mounting Screws Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket Back of Control Head Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat Transducer Installation Transducer Position Transom Transducer Installation Areas of Possible Turbulence To mount the transducer bracket to the boat To attach the pivot to the transducer Attaching the Bracket To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket Normal Cavitation To route the transom transducer cable Tighten the Mounting Screws Hole Escutcheon Plate Cable Clamp Trolling Motor Transducer InstallationTrolling Motor Transducer Options Test and Finish the Transducer Installation Hand-tighten only GPS Receiver Installation Stem Mounting with an Existing 1 14 Thread StemFollow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver That hardware to mount the stem antenna pole Access Under Mounting Location Finish Routing the Cable Check GPS Receiver Operation No Access Under Mounting LocationAccess Under Mounting Location Testing the System Installation To test the installation Getting Started Using Your 900 Series Powering Up the Control Head What’s On the Sonar Display Triplog Understanding Sonar History Real Time Sonar RTS Window Sonar Bottom Presentation KHz provides maximum coverage with 180 total beam width KHz provides highest resolution with 130 total beam widthUnderstanding Side Imaging What’s on the Side Imaging Display Triplog Side Imaging Representation Side Imaging Technology How it worksSide Imaging On the water Interpretation Submerged Ravine with Timber Submerged Bridge a Closer Perspective Submerged Barge with Dumped Logs POWER/LIGHT KeyKey Functions View Key Menu Key Exit Key View Preset keysWAY Cursor Control Key Info Key Mark KeyGoto Key Goto Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation Zoom +/- Key Views Side Imaging View Views and ReadoutsSide 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 Only with optional-purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer Side Beam View, Default LayoutSide Beam View Side Beam View, Classic Layout Side Beam View, Slanted 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 Chart View with Active Cursor Chart/Sonar Combo View Chart/Sonar Combo View Chart/Side Combo View Chart/Side Combo View Viewing Cartography Chart OrientationChart View with Cursor Present Navigation Waypoints, Routes and Tracks Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid Chart View with TargetNavigate to a Waypoint or Position Chart View with Grid Save, Edit or Delete a Route Save or Clear a Current Track Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks Man Overboard MOB Navigation MOB Navigation Menu System Press Menu Normal Simulator System Status Start-Up Options Menu Sonar Tab, Normal ModeStart-Up Options Menu Exit Normal operation by powering your 900 Series off Normal OperationSimulator System Status Accessory Test Accessory Test ScreenSelf Test Self Test Screen GPS Diagnostic View GPS Diagnostic View Sonar X-Press Menu Sonar X-Press MenuActive Side Split Position Sensitivity Upper Range Lower Range Chart Speed Quad Layout Cancel Navigation Bottom LockBottom Range Sonar Colors Side Imaging X-Press Menu Side Imaging X-Press MenuSide Imaging Views only SI Range SI SideSI Sensitivity Navigation X-Press Menu SI ColorsNavigation X-Press Menu Waypoint Submenu Waypoint NameOnly with an active cursor on a waypoint Chart or Combo view only Cursor to WaypointSave Current Track Clear Current Track Skip Next Waypoint Cancel MOB NavigationSave Current Route Remove Target Remove GridOnly if a Target is active Only if a Grid is active Snapshot and Recording PressMenu Snapshot and Recording Press MenuSnapshot and Recording View only Start Recording Stop RecordingDelete Image To delete an image Delete All Images Delete Recording Delete All Recordings Pings Per SecondPlayback Speed To specify the pings per second Sonar Menu Stop PlaybackSonar Menu Tab Beam Select Side View FrequencyTransducer will be displayed on the screen Side Views only Fish ID+ Transducer Cone and Fish Arches RTS Window Narrow RTS Window Off Fish ID SensitivityRTS Window Wide Bottom View Zoom WidthKHz Sensitivity Advanced, with optional purchase QuadraBeam Plus transducer To change the 455 kHz Sensitivity setting Depth LinesAdvanced Depth Lines Surface Clutter Surface ClutterNoise Filter Max Depth Water Type Temperature Graph Sonar View only, with Temperature inputTransducer Select Color Bar Navigation Menu Tab Current TrackNavigation Menu Current Track Submenu Saved Tracks WaypointsWaypoints Submenu contains the following menu choices Saved Tracks Submenu Routes Routes Submenu Trackpoint Interval North ReferenceTrolling Grid Rotation Map Datum Track Min DistanceTrack Color Range Continuous Navigation Mode Course Projection LineDelete All Nav Data Export All Nav Data Chart Menu Chart Menu TabChart Detail Level Spot Soundings Map BordersLat/Lon Grid Set Simulation Position Navaids on Birds Eye ViewShaded Depth Set Map Offset Clear Map Offset Alarms Menu Tab Depth AlarmFish ID Alarm Alarms Menu Low Battery Alarm Aux Temp Alarm Off Course Alarm Temp AlarmOff Course Alarm Arrival Alarm Drift Alarm Setup Menu Alarm ToneSetup Menu Tab Units Depth Units TempUnits Distance Units Speed User Mode Triplog ResetRestore Defaults Language Speed Off Triplog Position Voltage Aux. TemperatureSelect Readouts Default Sonar View Customized Sonar View Aux Temp Offset Speed CalibrationTemp Offset Local Time Zone Daylight Saving Time Position FormatTime Format Date Format Digits Format Nmea Output Views Menu SonarViews Menu Tab Following views are available Accessories Menu Tab Using Screen Snapshot 119 Troubleshooting Series Doesn’t Power Up Display Problems Control head loses power at high speeds Finding the Cause of Noise Year Limited Warranty Humminbird Service Policy Returning Your Unit for Service Series Accessories Series includePage Specifications Power OutputDepth Capability Operating Frequency Glossary Sonar Terms 129 Glossary Receiver See Transmitter Glossary 133 Glossary Sonar Terms GPS & Navigation Terms 135 Glossary Glossary GlossaryGPS & Navigation Terms Appendix a Transducer Mounting Template XHS 9 Hdsi 180 T Contact Humminbird