Humminbird 1157C User Manual

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Thank You!

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, America's #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird® does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy - free of charge during the first year after purchase, and available at a reasonable rate after the one-year period. For complete details, see the Warranty section in this manual. We encourage you to read this installation and operations manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.

Contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 or visit our web site at www.humminbird.com.

WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.

WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or reproductive harm.

1100 Series™, Cannon™, CannonLink™, HumminbirdPC™, Humminbird®, InterLink™, WeatherSense®, and X-Press™ Menu(s) are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Humminbird®.

ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the U.S. are not intended for use in the international market. Humminbird® international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations. Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird® international units purchased through our authorized international distributors.

To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613.

NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.

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1100 Series™ Introduction 1

How Sonar Works........................................................................................................................................ 1

High Definition Side Imaging Sonar

(1197c SI Combo models only)

............................................................ 3

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ............................................................................................................................ 3

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

................................ 4

Universal Sonar 2 4

How GPS and Cartography Work 4

MMC/SD Slot 5

Software Updates........................................................................................................................................ 6

Accessory Bus 6

Video and GPS Output Connectors ............................................................................................................ 6

Installation Overview 7

Control Head Installation 9

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head............................................................................................................ 9

In-Dash Mounting the Control Head ........................................................................................................ 14

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat .......................................................................... 16

Transducer Installation Overview 18

1197c SI Transducer Installation

(1197c SI Combo models only)

................................................................ 18

1157c Transducer Installation

(1157c Combo models only)

........................................................................ 25

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation...................................................................................................... 40

Trolling Motor Transducer Options............................................................................................................ 40

GPS Receiver Installation 40

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem ............................................................................ 41

Access Under Mounting Location ............................................................................................................ 42

No Access Under Mounting Location ...................................................................................................... 43

Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation ................................................................ 44

Testing the System Installation 45

Getting Started - Using Your 1100 Series™ 46

Powering Up the Control Head ................................................................................................................ 47

What’s on the Sonar Display .................................................................................................................. 48

Understanding Sonar History.................................................................................................................... 50

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window .............................................................................................................. 50

Sonar Bottom Presentation ...................................................................................................................... 51

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Understanding Side Imaging

(1197c SI Combo models only)

What’s on the Side Imaging Display ........................................................................................................ 54

Side Imaging Technology: How It Works.................................................................................................. 56

Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation.............................................................................................. 57

Key Functions 61

POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................................................... 61

VIEW Key.................................................................................................................................................... 61

MENU Key.................................................................................................................................................. 62

4-WAY Cursor Control Key ........................................................................................................................ 62

View Preset Keys........................................................................................................................................ 63

EXIT Key...................................................................................................................................................... 63

INFO Key .................................................................................................................................................... 63

MARK Key .................................................................................................................................................. 64

GOTO Key.................................................................................................................................................... 64

ZOOM (+/-) Keys........................................................................................................................................ 64

Views and Readouts.................................................................................................................................. 65

Side Imaging View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

...................................................................................... 66

Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 69

Sonar Zoom View ...................................................................................................................................... 71

Split Sonar View ........................................................................................................................................ 72

Side/Sonar Combo View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

............................................................................ 73

Snapshot and Recording View.................................................................................................................. 74

Side Beam View

(with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

.......................................... 79

Bird’s Eye View .......................................................................................................................................... 82

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View .................................................................................................................. 84

Chart View.................................................................................................................................................. 86

Chart/Chart Combo View .......................................................................................................................... 89

Chart/Sonar Combo View.......................................................................................................................... 91

Chart/Side Combo View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

............................................................................ 92

Chart Orientation ...................................................................................................................................... 93

Viewing Cartography 93

Introduction to Navigation 95

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks.................................................................................................................. 95

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint.............................................................................................................. 96

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Navigate to a Waypoint or Position .......................................................................................................... 97

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .................................................................................................... 98

Save, Edit or Delete a Route .................................................................................................................. 100

Save or Clear a Current Track.................................................................................................................. 100

Edit, Delete or Hide Saved Tracks .......................................................................................................... 101

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation ........................................................................................................ 101

The Menu System 103

Start-Up Options Menu 106

Normal Operation............................................................................................................................ 106

Simulator ........................................................................................................................................ 107

System Status ................................................................................................................................ 107

Self Test............................................................................................................................................ 108

Accessory Test ................................................................................................................................ 108

GPS Diagnostic View ...................................................................................................................... 109

Sonar X-Press™ Menu 110

Active Side .............................................................................................................................................. 111

Split Position ............................................................................................................................................ 111

Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................ 112

Upper Range

(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Active Sonar Side Views only)

........................................ 113

Lower Range............................................................................................................................................ 113

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 114

Quad Layout

(with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ Transducer, Side Beam View only)

.................. 114

Bottom Lock

(Sonar Zoom View only)

........................................................................................................ 114

Bottom Range

(Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is on)

.............................................................. 115

Sonar Colors ............................................................................................................................................ 115

Cancel Navigation

(only when navigating)

................................................................................................ 115

Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu

(1197c SI Combo models only, Side Imaging Views only)

116

Active Side .............................................................................................................................................. 117

Split Position ............................................................................................................................................ 117

SI Side ......................................................................................................................................................117

SI Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 118

SI Range .................................................................................................................................................. 118

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 118

SI Colors .................................................................................................................................................. 119

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Navigation X-Press™ Menu 120

Active Side .............................................................................................................................................. 121

Split Position ............................................................................................................................................ 121

Waypoint [Name]

(only with an active cursor on a waypoint)

.................................................................... 121

Cursor to Waypoint

(Chart or Combo view only)

........................................................................................ 122

Save Current Track .................................................................................................................................. 122

Clear Current Track .................................................................................................................................. 123

Save Current Route

(only when navigating)

.............................................................................................. 123

Skip Next Waypoint

(only when navigating)

............................................................................................ 123

Cancel Navigation

(only when navigating)

................................................................................................ 124

Cancel MOB Navigation

(only when MOB Navigation is activated)

.......................................................... 124

Remove Target

(only if a Target is active)

.................................................................................................. 124

Remove Grid

(only if a Grid is active)

........................................................................................................ 125

Waypoint [Name]

(most recently-created waypoint)

.................................................................................. 125

Screen Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu

(Snapshot and Recording View only)

126

Start Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

............................ 127

Stop Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only)

.......................................................................... 127

Delete Image

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

.............................. 127

Delete All Images

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

...................... 128

Delete Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

........................ 128

Delete All Recordings

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

................ 128

Pings Per Second

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

........................ 129

Playback Speed

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)

.......................... 129

Stop Playback

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only)

............................................................................ 129

Sonar Menu Tab 130

Beam Select ............................................................................................................................................ 131

Side View Frequency

(1197c SI Combo models only, Side Views only)

...................................................... 131

Fish ID+™ ................................................................................................................................................ 131

Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................... 132

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window ............................................................................................................ 133

Bottom View ............................................................................................................................................ 134

Zoom Width

(Sonar Zoom View only)

........................................................................................................ 134

83 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced)

.................................................................................................................. 134

455 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced, with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

................ 135

Depth Lines

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 135

Surface Clutter

(Advanced)

...................................................................................................................... 136

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Noise Filter

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 136

Max Depth

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 137

Water Type

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 137

Transducer Select .................................................................................................................................... 138

Color Bar .................................................................................................................................................. 138

Temperature Graph

(Sonar View only, with Temperature input)

................................................................ 138

Navigation Menu Tab 139

Current Track............................................................................................................................................ 140

Saved Tracks ............................................................................................................................................ 140

Waypoints ................................................................................................................................................ 141

Routes ...................................................................................................................................................... 142

Chart Orientation .................................................................................................................................... 142

North Reference ...................................................................................................................................... 143

Trolling Grid Rotation .............................................................................................................................. 143

Trackpoint Interval .................................................................................................................................. 143

Track Min Distance

(Advanced)

................................................................................................................ 144

Track Color Range.................................................................................................................................... 144

Map Datum

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 144

Course Projection Line ............................................................................................................................ 145

3D View Outline ...................................................................................................................................... 145

Export All Nav Data ................................................................................................................................ 145

Delete All Nav Data

(Advanced)

.............................................................................................................. 145

Continuous Navigation Mode ................................................................................................................ 146

GPS Receiver Override

(Advanced)

.......................................................................................................... 146

Chart Menu Tab 147

Chart Detail Level .................................................................................................................................... 148

Map Borders ............................................................................................................................................ 148

Lat/Lon Grid ............................................................................................................................................ 149

Spot Soundings........................................................................................................................................ 149

Navaids on Bird's Eye View .................................................................................................................... 149

Shaded Depth .......................................................................................................................................... 149

Chart Select.............................................................................................................................................. 150

NVB Chart Preference.............................................................................................................................. 150

Set Simulation Position

(Advanced)

.......................................................................................................... 150

Set Map Offset

(Advanced)

...................................................................................................................... 151

Clear Map Offset

(Advanced)

.................................................................................................................... 151

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Alarms Menu Tab 152

Alarm Volume .......................................................................................................................................... 153

Depth Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 153

Fish ID Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 153

Low Battery Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 154

Aux. Temp. Alarm

(with optional-purchase temp. probe or Temp/Speed only)

............................................ 154

Temp. Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 154

Off Course Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 155

Arrival Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 155

Drift Alarm................................................................................................................................................ 156

Setup Menu Tab 157

Sound Volume.......................................................................................................................................... 158

Units - Depth............................................................................................................................................ 158

Units - Temp.

(International only)

.............................................................................................................. 158

Units - Distance

(with Speed input only)

.................................................................................................. 158

Units - Speed

(with Speed input only)

...................................................................................................... 159

User Mode................................................................................................................................................ 159

Language

(International only)

.................................................................................................................... 159

Triplog Reset

(with Speed input only)

........................................................................................................ 159

Restore Defaults ...................................................................................................................................... 160

Select Readouts

(Advanced)

.................................................................................................................... 160

Select Nav Readouts

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................ 163

Depth Offset

(Advanced)

.......................................................................................................................... 165

Aux. Temp. Offset

(Advanced)

.................................................................................................................. 165

Temp. Offset

(Advanced)

.......................................................................................................................... 165

Speed Calibration

(Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only)

.................................................................. 166

Local Time Zone

(Advanced)

.................................................................................................................... 166

Daylight Saving Time

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................ 166

Position Format

(Advanced)

...................................................................................................................... 167

Time Format

(Advanced, International only)

.............................................................................................. 167

Date Format

(Advanced, International only)

.............................................................................................. 167

Digits Format

(Advanced)

.......................................................................................................................... 168

NMEA Output

(Advanced)

........................................................................................................................ 168

Sonar ........................................................................................................................................................ 169

Video Out.................................................................................................................................................. 169

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Views Menu Tab 170

Accessories Menu Tab 171

Using Screen Snapshot 172

Troubleshooting 174

1100 Series™ Doesn’t Power Up ............................................................................................................ 174

1100 Series™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ........................................................ 174

Display Problems 175

Finding the Cause of Noise 176

1-Year Limited Warranty 177

Humminbird® Service Policy 177

Returning Your Unit for Service 178

1100 Series™ Fishing System Accessories 179

Specifications 180

Glossary 181

Appendix A - Transducer Mounting Template: XHS 9 HDSI 180 T 189

Contact Humminbird® 190

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only available on products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at (334) 687-6613.

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Speed Input) or (with Temperature Input) may require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

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1100 Series™ Introduction

Your 1100 Series™ Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System comes in several different configurations. See the following list of products, all of which are covered by this manual, to find your 1100 Series™ configuration:

• Humminbird® 1157c/1157c NVB DualBeam Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with Chartplotter (Maps) and Dual Frequency Transducer, GPS Receiver included

• Humminbird® 1197c/1197c NVB SI Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with Chartplotter (Maps) and Side Imaging and Dual Frequency Transducer, GPS Receiver included.

How Sonar Works

Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The 1100 Series™ Fishing System uses sonar to locate and define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an object.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.

SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar utilizes precision sound pulses or "pings" which are emitted into the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.

The sound pulses "echo" back from objects in the water such as the bottom, fish and other submerged objects. The returned echoes are displayed on the LCD screen. Each time a new echo is received, the old echoes are moved across the LCD, creating a scrolling effect.

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When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret "graph" of the bottom, fish and structure appears.

The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for greatest definition but the operating depth is limited. High frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and provide a good balance between depth performance and resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve greater depth capability.

The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar transmitter. It is commonly measured using two methods:

• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power output over the entire transmit cycle.

• Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points.

The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect smaller targets at greater distances, ability to overcome noise, better high speed performance and enhanced depth capability.

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High Definition Side Imaging Sonar

(1197c SI Combo models only)

Your 1100 Series™ 1197c SI Combo uses Side Imaging sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large area of water, including detailed bottom topography and fish-attracting structure orientation. The Side Imaging transducer returns are processed into an image similar to an aerial photograph.

Typically, the Side Imaging sonar can search an area that is 720 feet wide (360 to each side), with a typical depth performance of 150 feet when the Side Imaging Sonar frequency is set for 455 kHz. The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies: 455 kHz or 800 kHz. Selecting 800 kHz produces the sharpest image but the search area to each side and the depth capability are limited as compared to the 455 kHz frequency. See What’s on the Side Imaging Display and Understanding Side Imaging for more information.

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System uses a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system with a wide (60°) area of coverage. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar has a narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide. DualBeam PLUS™ sonar returns can be blended together, viewed separately or compared side-by-side. DualBeam PLUS™ is ideal for a wide range of conditions - from shallow to very deep water in both fresh and salt water. Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.

86°

455kHz

60°

83kHz

20°

200kHz

86°

455kHz

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QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System supports the optionalpurchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar provides an extremely wide (90°) area of coverage. QuadraBeam PLUS™ starts with two fan-shaped 35° 455 kHz Side Structure locating sonar beams to spot fish, bait and structure to the left and right of the boat over an area of the bottom that’s always equal to twice your depth.

For a detailed view below the boat, QuadraBeam PLUS™ uses DualBeam PLUS™ technology, with precision 20° and wide 60° beams. QuadraBeam PLUS™ finds more fish faster, and can even tell you where to put your bait by showing if fish are to the left, right or directly beneath your boat.

Universal Sonar 2

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System supports Universal Sonar 2, a state-of-the-art, integrated and protected transducer that is built into the lower unit of Minn Kota® trolling motors. With Universal Sonar 2, all wiring is concealed inside the indestructible composite shaft—out of sight and out of harm’s way, with no clamps, ties, or exposed wires. Universal Sonar 2 features new temperature sensing and the performance of DualBeam PLUS™ technology. An expanded view and greater bottom detail gives you a totally new perspective of the water below, along with optimal sonar performance to help you find fish.

How GPS and Cartography Work

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System also supports GPS and chartplotting, and uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information. The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite navigation system designed and maintained by the U.S. Department of Defense. GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 4.5 meters, depending on conditions. This means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 4.5 meters of your actual position. Your GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT Satellite Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.

GPS uses a constellation of over 24 satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. Your present position is determined by receiving signals from up to 16 satellites and measuring the distance from the satellites.

All satellites broadcast a uniquely coded signal once per second at exactly the same time. The GPS receiver on your boat receives signals from satellites that are visible to it. Based on time differences between each received signal, the GPS receiver determines its distance to each satellite. With distances known, the GPS receiver mathematically triangulates its own position. With once per second updates, the GPS receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.

35° 60° 20° 35°

455 kHz 455 kHz

200 kHz

83 kHz

90° Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage =

2 x Depth

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The GPS Receiver included with your 1100 Series™ Fishing system allows you to combine easy-to-use fishing system and navigation capabilities. The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 1100 Series™ Fishing system when it is connected to the included GPS receiver:

• View current position

• View current track (breadcrumb trail)

• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver

• Save tracks, waypoints and routes

• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next.

Your 1100 Series™ supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, HotMaps™ Premium, and Platinum™ Cartography on MMC or SD card media.

NOTE: Your 1100 Series™ does not support Navionics® Classic Charts, only Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, HotMaps™ Premium, and Platinum™ Cartography.

NOTE: Some models come pre-loaded with Navionics® cartography and are referred to as NVB models. NVB models are only available domestically. Currently, there are no international NVB models.

Your unit also comes with a built-in UniMap™ with a detailed map of North America (Domestic models) or a detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand (International models).

Your 1100 Series™ uses the GPS Receiver to determine the position of the boat automatically, and uses the zoom level settings on a particular view to select the best chart to display. See Viewing Cartography for more information.

MMC/SD Slot

Your 1100 Series™ Fishing System also has an MMC/SD slot that is used to insert optional-purchase cards containing additional detailed maps. If you insert an MMC/SD that contains a more detailed chart for a particular location, your 1100 Series™ Fishing System will retrieve that chart and display it automatically. Use the illustration to locate the position of the MMC/SD slot cover, open the MMC/SD slot cover, then insert the MMC/SD into the slot. The label on the MMC/SD should face toward the left side of the unit. Press down on the card until it clicks into place and close the slot cover.

Inserting an MMC/SD into the Card Slot

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Software Updates

Use the MMC/SD slot to update the software version of your control head. To update the software in your control head, plug in the appropriate MMC/SD card that contains a software update file; the unit will recognize it, will tell you what software version your control head is currently running, and will ask you if you want to update the software in the unit to match that on the MMC/SD card. You can obtain software updates from the www.humminbird.com web site.

Accessory Bus

Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your 1100 Series™. Accessories plug directly into the 1100 Series™, enabling Advanced features such as WeatherSense® and the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller. Additional tabs and menu choices will be added to the menu system automatically when an accessory is plugged into the unit. In addition, multiple accessories can be attached simultaneously. See Accessories Menu Tab and 1100 Series™ Accessories in this manual, as well as your accessory Operations Manual for additional details.

NOTE: Accessories such as the CannonLink™ Downrigger Controller, InterLink™, and WeatherSense® require separate purchases. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.

Video and GPS Output Connectors

Your unit has a built-in Video Out connector and a GPS Out connector, which can be used with optionalpurchase accessories. For instance, if you purchase a video monitor and attach it to your control head using the Video Out connector, your unit will send a video signal if it detects a monitor. See Setup Main Menu: Video Out for more information.

GPS Out

Power

Communications

Video Out

Temp/Speed

Transducer

1100 Series™ Connectors

2 3

Accessory Bus

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Installation Overview

Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before beginning the installation process.

NOTE: Installation procedures will depend on product configuration.

Power Temp/Speed Temperature

GPS Receiver

WeatherSense®

Transducer

1 2 3

6 7 8

Speed through water Video Out

Optional “Y” Cable

5 6

GPS Out

The 1100 Series™ has a wide variety of configurations.

Accessory Bus

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Inside the boat there is often a channel or conduit used for other wiring, this can be used to route cables. Be sure to route the cables as far as practical from the antenna cable of VHF radios or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. The GPS receiver cable should not be cut, and care should be used not to damage the cable insulation.

Basic installation tasks that you must perform include:

• Installing the Transducer

• Installing the control head (choosing either gimbal or in-dash mounting)

• Installing the GPS Receiver

• Testing the complete installation.

NOTE: Accessories may require a separate purchase. You can visit our web site at www.humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

GPS Out

Power

Communications

Video Out

Temp/Speed

Transducer

1100 Series™ Connectors

2 3

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Control Head Installation

You have two choices for mounting your 1100 Series™ control head, Gimbal mounting, where you use a surface on the boat, such as the dash, to mount the control head so that it can be tilted up or down, or In- dash mounting.

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head

If you are gimbal mounting the Humminbird® 1100 Series™, you can pre-assemble the unit in order to plan the best mounting location.

In addition to the hardware supplied with your control head, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a Phillips head screwdriver, a socket wrench and a flat head screwdriver, a marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

1. Place the control head into the gimbal bracket. Make sure that the straight side of the gimbal arm is against the back side of the control head.

2. Place a 1" (25 mm) diameter black washer on the gimbal knob and then thread the knob and washer into the housing. Tighten the gimbal knob to secure the 1100 Series™ control head to the mount. Repeat step 2 for the other side.

You can now place the control head in various locations to decide which is best for mounting. Rotating the mounting bracket to the top of the control head will allow for overhead mounting. The chosen mounting area should allow for sufficient room so the control head can pivot through the full tilt range and allow for easy removal and installation.

NOTE: You can drill the cable pass hole underneath the gimbal bracket, allowing you to thread the cables through the hole in the center of the mount; however, if you cannot drill the hole directly under the mounting bracket, then you will need to drill the cable pass hole behind the bracket, and will need to mount the hole cover there instead.

NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating. Fill all holes with marine grade silicone sealant.

Washer

Gimbal Knob

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

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NOTE: You must have underside access to the mounting location to pass the cables through to the surface. Also, make sure that the mounting surface is adequately supported to protect the control head from excessive wave shock and vibration and provide visibility while in operation.

NOTE: Go to the installation instructions applicable to your GPS Receiver and accessories. Make the required installations and then run the cables to your control head mounting location. Do not cut any cabling (except the power cable). If your cables are too short, extensions are available from your local dealer or online from www.humminbird.com.

3. After the mounting location has been determined, loosen the gimbal knobs and remove the control head from the gimbal bracket.

NOTE: Alternate hole patterns are available on the gimbal mounting bracket, and may match existing holes on the boat. You may choose to use one of these alternate hole patterns.

4. Place the gimbal bracket in the chosen position on the mounting surface and mark the four mounting screw locations using a pencil or center punch.

5. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) drill bit.

6a. If the cables must pass through a hole directly beneath the mounting bracket, mark and drill an

additional 1" (25 mm) hole centered between the four mounting holes. Route the cables through the 1" hole. Place the gimbal over the mounting surface hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws, closest to the center large hole. Remove the gimbal and drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64" (3.5 mm) bit. Do not install the hole cover at this time.

or...

Mounting Screws

Washer

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

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6b. If the cables cannot be routed directly beneath the mounting bracket, mark and drill a 1" (25 mm)

hole that will allow you to run the cables close to the bracket. Pass the cables through the 1" (25 mm) hole, routing the cables through the grommet and pressing the grommet into place. Place the hole cover over the mounting surface hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws. Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64" (3.5 mm) bit, fill them with marine-grade silicone sealant, then replace the hole cover and insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws. Hand-tighten only.

7. Place the mounting bracket on the mounting surface aligned with the drilled holes and fill the mounting holes with marine grade silicone sealant. Insert the four #10 Slotted-Hex wood screws into the mounting holes. Hand-tighten only.

8. If the cable pass through hole is beneath the mounting bracket, you will need to install the hole cover after you have routed all cables. Place the hole cover over the mounting bracket cable pass thru hole and align with holes drilled in step 6a. Insert the #8 Phillips countersink wood screws.

Hand tighten only.

NOTE: Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover and that there is enough cable slack to allow for the control head to pivot through its full tilt range. Extra cable slack will also help when connecting or disconnecting the cables.

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

Hole Cover

Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket

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9. Thread the cables through the opening in the back of the cable collector cover.

10. Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable collector insert. The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong slots. If you don’t have a cable for every hole in the insert, install the blank plugs to protect the control head from the weather.

11. Line up the cable collector insert and cover, with the keying feature, then slide the cover into place on the insert.

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

Grommet

Hole Cover

Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket

Transducer

Cable Collector Cover

4 5

Cable Collector Insert

Inserting the Cables into the Cable Connector Insert

3 4

Power Communications

Temp/Speed

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12. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the (2) #6 Phillips screws provided.

13. Place the control head back onto the mounting bracket. Plug the assembled cable collector into the back of the control head, pushing gently but steadily until you feel the collector snap into place. Cable connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets. Adjust the control head to the desired viewing angle and secure by tightening the gimbal knobs.

NOTE: You may wish to dress the cabling with nylon wire ties in order to hold the cables together and create a cleaner assembly.

The Humminbird® 1100 Series™ control head is now ready for operation.

Cable Collector Insert

Screws

Cable Collector Cover

Assembling the Cable Collector

Plugging the Assembled Cable Connector into the Back of the Control Head

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In-Dash Mounting the Control Head

If you are in-dash mounting the control head, start by placing the components on the surfaces where you intend to install them before installation. Make sure that the surfaces you have chosen provide adequate protection from wave shock, and that all cables can reach the control head.

NOTE: If a cable is too short for your application, extension cables are available. Call Humminbird® Customer Support at 1-800-633-1468 for more information.

Parts and tools specific to In-dash mounting are:

• Threaded rods and hardware

• In-dash mounting foam pads

• In-dash mounting template

• Reciprocating saw for cutting dash material

• Masking tape to hold mounting template in place.

1. Locate a suitable, flat area of the dash to mount the control head. The control head requires a depth of at least 4 inches (102 mm).

2. Tape the paper In-Dash Mounting template to the desired in-dash mounting location.

3. At a location inside the dotted line on the template, drill a hole large enough to insert blade of reciprocating saw. In addition, drill the 4 mounting hole locations using a 3/16" drill bit. Carefully begin cutting toward the dotted line, then follow the dotted line around the template. Remove the template when finished.

4. Insert and tighten the four threaded rods into the four threaded inserts located on the back side of the control head. Peel off the adhesive-backed foam pads and place them on the back of the control head; make sure you notice the difference between the longer top/bottom and shorter side pads.

5. Insert the control head through the mounting hole from the front side of the dash. Place a washer, lock washer, and wing nut onto each threaded rod and tighten fully.

6. Thread the cables through the opening in the back of the cable collector cover.

Threaded Rod

Washer

Wing Nut

Lock Washer

Cut Away Dash

Foam Pads

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7. Insert cable connectors into the proper recesses on the cable collector insert. The cable connectors are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong slots. If you don’t have a cable for every hole in the insert, install the blank plugs to protect the control head from the weather.

8. Line up the cable collector insert and cover, with the keying feature, then slide the cover into place on the insert.

9. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the (2) #6 Phillips screws provided.

10. Plug the assembled cable collector into the back of the control head, pushing gently but steadily until you feel the collector snap into place. Cable connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets.

Transducer

Cable Collector Cover

4 5

Cable Collector Insert

Inserting the Cables into the Cable Connector Insert

3 4

Power Communications

Temp/Speed

Cable Collector Insert

Screws

Cable Collector Cover

Assembling the Cable Collector

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NOTE: You may wish to dress the cabling with nylon wire ties in order to hold the cables together and create a cleaner assembly.

NOTE: It is very important that the cable collector is used and secured in place in the In-Dash installation.

The Humminbird® 1100 Series™ control head is now ready for operation.

Plugging the Assembled Cable Connector into the Back of the Control Head

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Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat

A 6' (2 m) long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.

CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.

The control head power cable can be connected to the electrical system of the boat at one of two places: a fuse panel usually located near the console, or directly to the battery.

NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the control head at the beginning of this procedure.

NOTE: Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage or over-current failures. The control head must have

adequate protection through the proper selection and installation of a 3 Amp fuse.

NOTE: In order to minimize the potential for interference with other marine electronics, a separate power source (such as a second battery) may be necessary.

1a. If a fuse terminal is available, use crimp-on type electrical connectors (not included)

that match the terminal on the fuse panel. Attach the black wire to ground (-), and the red wire to positive (+) 12 VDC power. Install a 3 Amp fuse (not included) for protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for over-voltage of over-current failures.

or...

1b. If you need to wire the control head directly to a battery, obtain and install an inline

fuse holder and a 3 Amp fuse (not included) for the protection of the unit. Humminbird® is not responsible for overvoltage or over-current failures.

NOTE: Your unit will detect when your battery voltage is too low or too high, and will display either Input Voltage Low or Input Voltage High messages if these limits are exceeded. If you turn the Low Battery Alarm on using the Alarms Main Menu, your unit will use your settings. If you do not turn the Low Battery Alarm on, the unit will use these limits: 7.5 to 7.9 VDC for the low end, and 21 to

21.2 VDC for the high end.

GROUND

POSITIVE

GROUND

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Transducer Installation Overview

The 1157c Combo units and the 1197c SI Combo units use two different types of transducers. Find the installation section that describes your transducer type.

1197c SI Transducer Installation

(1197c SI Combo models only)

If you have a 1197c SI Combo unit, there are two different installation methods for your transducer:

• Transom Transducer

• Trolling Motor Transducer.

Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using.

NOTE: If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may exchange it, NEW and UNASSEMBLED, with mounting hardware included, for a transducer appropriate for your application - often at very little or no charge depending on the transducer. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com.

NOTE: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a powered hand drill and various drill bits, various hand tools, including a ruler or straightedge, a marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented in this installation guide. Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirements that should be evaluated prior to installation. It is important to read the instructions completely and understand the mounting guidelines before beginning installation.

Transducer Mount Position

Unobstructed View: The jack plate gives the transducer safe distance from the motor and turbulence. The side imaging has a clear view side-to-side.

Obstructed View: The transducer is too close to motor turbulence, and the side imaging view is blocked by the motor. The view cannot extend from side-to-side.

The Side Imaging transducer has some special requirements because of its side viewing capabilities:

• The Side Imaging transducer must NOT have anything obstructing the ‘view’ of the side looking beams, i.e. nothing can be in the line of sight of these beams (not a hull, motor, or other transducer, etc).

NOTE: You may need to tilt the motor up and out of the way when using the side looking beams.

• In order for the side beams to be displayed accurately, the transducer must be mounted so that it is looking straight down in the water when the boat is in the water.

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Transom Transducer Installation

(1197c SI Combo models only)

If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer, use the procedures in this section. There are two pieces to the transducer mount assembly: the pivot, and the bracket. Your transducer comes with a twopiece metal and plastic bracket assembly. There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are:

• Determine transducer mounting location

• Mount the bracket to the boat

• Attach the pivot to the transducer

• Mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket

• Adjust the running position of the transducer

• Route the transducer cable

• Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation.

To determine transducer mounting location:

NOTE: If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise, trolling motor installation may be an option. See Trolling Motor Transducer Installation for more information.

1. First, determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. Consider the following to find the best location:

• It is very important to locate the transducer in an area which is relatively free of turbulent water. As a boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat, and the thrust of the propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immed iate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side. On outboard or inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" (380 mm) to the side of the propeller(s).

Deadrise Angle

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Stepped Hull

Step Rib

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• The best way to locate turbulence-free water is to view the transom while the boat is moving. This method is recommended if maximum high-speed operation is a high priority. If this is not possible, select a location on the transom where the hull forward of this location is smooth, flat and free of protrusions or ribs.

• The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment.

• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the trans ducer on the step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds; the transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal.

• If the transom is behind the propeller(s), it may be impossible to find an area clear from turbulence, and a different mounting technique or transducer type should be considered (see Trolling Motor Transducer Installation).

To mount the transducer bracket to the boat:

1. Remove the transducer mounting template from this manual. See Appendix A for the Transducer Mounting Template.

2. Hold the template on the transom of the boat in the location where the transducer will be installed. Align the template vertically, matching the lower edge of the transom with the bottom corner of the template. If your propeller moves clockwise as the boat moves forward, mount the transducer on the starboard side, and use the bottom left corner of the template. If your propeller moves counter-clockwise as the boat moves forward, mount the transducer on the port side, and use the bottom right corner of the template.

3. Using a pencil or punch, mark the three mounting holes on the transom. Do not mark or drill any other holes at this time.

15” (380 mm) from prop(s)

Level

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4. Using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) bit, drill the three holes to a depth of approximately 1" (25 mm). On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating. Use a marine-grade silicone sealant to fill the drilled holes.

5. Align the metal mounting bracket with the mounting holes. The center slot should be above the two outer slots. (This bracket and all other hardware supplied is top quality stainless steel for maximum strength and corrosion protection.) Insert the three 1" (25 mm) flat head wood screws into the drilled holes, but do not completely tighten.

To attach the pivot to the transducer:

1. Attach the pivot to the transducer body, using the two 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (16 mm) machine screws, toothed washers, and square nuts. The toothed washers must fit on the inside of the transducer knuckle, between the pivot and the knuckle. The square nuts will be prevented from rotating by the pocket in the back of the pivot. An Allen wrench is provided which fits all the 1/4"-20 screws, but do not fully tighten the screws at this time.

To mount the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket:

1. Slide the assembled transducer into the metal bracket from the bottom, aligning the large hole at the top of the bracket with the hole in the pivot.

2. Insert the headed pin through the pivot holes in the bracket and pivot. The headed pin can be inserted from either side of the bracket.

3. Place the nylon washer over the opposite end of the headed pin. Place the stainless washer over the 1/4"-20 x 5/8" (16 mm) screw threads, then insert into the opposite end of the headed pin and finger tighten only. The screw has a thread locking compound on the threads to prevent loosening, and should not be fully tightened until all adjustments are made.

Attach the Pivot

Insert the square nuts

Toothed Washer

Pivot

Machine Screw

Attaching the Bracket

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NOTE: The running position of the transducer is now completely adjustable. Subsequent adjustment may be necessary to tweak the installation after high speed testing.

To adjust the running position of the transducer:

The transducer mounting bracket allows height and tilt adjustment, while the pivot bolt allows angular adjustment. These adjustments will help reduce cavitation. Initially, adjust the transducer as described in the following paragraphs. Further adjustment may be necessary to refine the installation after high-speed testing.

1. First, adjust the pivot angle of the transducer body, so it is parallel with the length of the hull of the boat.

2. Fully tighten the two pivot screws, using the supplied Allen wrench. Access to the pivot screws is provided by the lower holes in the side of the mounting bracket. It may be necessary to retighten the pivot bolt after initial use as the plastic may still be conforming to the pressure from the lock washers.

3. Adjust the height of the assembly so the face of the transducer is 1/8" (3 mm) to 1/4" (6 mm) beneath the bottom of the transom, and fully tighten the three mounting screws.

4. In order to gain access to the mounting screws, the transducer assembly must be pivoted up in the bracket as shown. Be careful not to alter the running angle as some force is necessary to pivot the assembly.

5. If access to the top mounting hole is not possible due to the selected height of the transducer, fully tighten the two lower screws, then simply remove the headed pivot pin and the transducer assembly, and tighten the top screw, then reassemble.

6. Confirm that the pivot angle has not changed and that all mounting screws are fully tightened.

Tighten the Mounting Screws

Normal Cavitation

Cavitation that will cause

erratic sonar readings

Screw

Headed Pin

Allen Wrench

Nylon Washer

Stainless Washer

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To route the transom transducer cable:

The transducer cable has a low profile connector that must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted. There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head will be installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head. Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50' (15 m). For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call

1-800-633-1468 for more information.

NOTE: Since the transducer may need to pivot up to 90° in the bracket if it strikes an object, make sure there

is sufficient cable slack to accommodate this motion. It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the cable will not be damaged by the rotation of the transducer.

2a. If you are routing the cable over the transom of the boat, secure the cable by attaching the cable

clamp to the transom, drilling 9/64" diameter holes for #8 x 5/8" wood screws, then skip directly to procedure 5, Connecting the Cable.

or...

2b. If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill a 5/8"

diameter hole above the waterline. Route the cable through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately.

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting holes. Remove the plate, drill two 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep holes, and then fill both holes with marine-grade silicone sealant. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two #8 x 5/8" wood screws.

4. Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep hole, then fill the hole with marinegrade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" screw.

5. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.

NOTE: If there is excess cable that needs to be gathered at one location (as shown in the illustration), dress the cable routed from both directions so that a single loop is left extending from the storage location. Doubling the cable up from this point, form the cable into a coil. Storing excess

cable using this method can reduce electronic interference.

Storing Excess Cable

Routing the Cable

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Test and Finish the Transducer Installation

When you have installed both the control head, the transducer, and accessories and have routed all the cables, you must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place. Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, although you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat out of the water.

1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key once to turn the control head on. There will be an audible chirp when the key is pressed correctly. If the unit does not power-up, make sure that the connector holder is fully seated and that power is available.

2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the control head will enter Normal operation. If no transducer is detected (or one is not connected), the unit will go into Simulator mode and will indicate this by displaying the word Simulator on the control head display.

NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection.

3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly. Make sure that the boat is in water greater than 2 ft (.6 m) but less than the depth capability of the unit, and that the transducer is fully submerged, since the sonar signal cannot pass through air.

4. If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat speed to test high-speed performance. If the unit functions well at low speeds but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment. Angling the rear of the transducer downward and/or lowering the transducer farther into the water will help achieve depth readings at high speeds. If the left side of the fish arch is longer than the right side, then the back of the transducer is angled too far downward. If the right side of the fish arch is longer than the left side, then the back of the transducer is angled too far upwards.

NOTE: Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, it may not always be possible to get symmetrical fish arches and high speed depth readings at the same time.

NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved.

Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired speeds, you are ready to lock down the transducer settings.

5. Mark the transducer bracket location on the transom with a pencil, then pop up the bracket to reveal the mounting screws. Tighten the stainless steel mounting bracket screws to secure in place. Hand-tighten only!

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1157c Transducer Installation

(1157c Combo models only)

If you have a 1157c Combo model, there are three different installation methods for your transducer:

• Transom Transducer

• Inside the Hull Transducer

• Trolling Motor Transducer.

Your 1100 Series™ uses a Two Piece Kick-up transducer mounting bracket. Find the section that describes the method of installation you will be using.

1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com.

NOTE: In addition to the hardware supplied with your transducer, you will need a powered hand drill and various

drill bits, various hand tools, including a ruler or straightedge, a level, a 12" plumb line (weighted string or monofilament line), marker or pencil, safety glasses and dust mask, and marine-grade silicone sealant.

NOTE: When drilling holes in fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.

Transom Transducer Installation

(1157c Combo models only)

If you will be installing a transom mounted transducer, use the procedures in this section. There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are:

• Locate transducer mounting location

• Prepare the mounting location

• Assemble the transducer and perform initial mounting

• Route the transducer cable

• Connect the transducer cable

• Perform a final test of the transom transducer installation.

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1. Locating the transducer mounting location

NOTE: If transom mounting is not possible because of a stepped hull or cavitation noise, and you have a single layer fiberglass hull, In-hull installation is an option. See Inside the Hull Transducer Installation for more information.

Turbulence: You must first determine the best location on the transom to install the transducer. It is very important to locate the transducer in an area that is relatively free of turbulent water. Consider the following to find the best location with the least amount of turbulence:

• As the boat moves through the water, turbulence is generated by the weight of the boat and the thrust of the propeller(s) - either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined to areas immediately aft of ribs, strakes or rows of rivets on the bottom of the boat, and in the immediate area of the propeller(s). Clockwise propellers create more turbulence on the port side.

On outboard or inboard/outboard boats, it is best to locate the transducer at least 15" to the side of the propeller(s).

Find a turbulence-free location at least 15" from the propeller(s)

and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers.

Level

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Stepped Hull

Step Rib

15”

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• On boats with stepped hulls, it may be possible to mount the transducer on the step. Do not mount the transducer on the transom behind a step to avoid popping the transducer out of the water at higher speeds; the transducer must remain in the water for the control head to maintain the sonar signal.

• If you plan to trailer your boat, do not mount the transducer too close to trailer bunks or rollers to avoid moving or damaging the transducer during loading and unloading of the boat.

• If high speed operation is critical, you may want to consider using an In-Hull transducer instead of this Transom Mount transducer.

NOTE: The hydrodynamic shape of your transducer allows it to point straight down without deadrise adjustment.

NOTE: If you cannot find a transom mount location that will work for your high-speed application, find an In-Hull Transducer by contacting our Customer Resource Center at either 1-800-633-1468 or by visiting our

web site at www.humminbird.com.

2. Preparing the Mounting Location

In this procedure, you will determine the mounting location and drill two mounting holes, using the transducer mounting bracket as a guide.

1. Make sure that the boat is level on the trailer, both from port to starboard and from bow to stern, by placing your level on the deck of the boat, first in one direction, then in the other.

2. Hold the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat in the location you have selected. Align the bracket horizontally, using the level; make sure that the lower corner of the bracket does not protrude past the bottom of the hull, and there is at least 1/4" clearance between the bottom of the bracket and the bottom of the transom for fiberglass boats, and 1/8" clearance for aluminum boats.

Positioning the

Mounting Bracket

Level

Boat Hull Types Require

Different Mounting Positions

1/4” for fiberglass 1/8” for aluminum

Deadrise Angle

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NOTE: If you have a flat-bottomed aluminum boat, some additional adjustment may be needed to accommodate the rivets on the bottom of the boat (i.e. the gap may need to be a little smaller than 1/8"). This will help you to avoid excessive turbulence at high speeds.

NOTE: If your propeller moves clockwise (in forward, as you're facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on the starboard side, and align the bottom right corner of the mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat. If your propeller moves counter-clockwise (in forward, as you're facing the stern of the boat from behind), mount the transducer on the port side, and align the bottom left corner of the mounting bracket with the bottom of the boat.

3. Continue to hold the bracket on the transom of the boat, and use a pencil or marker to mark where to drill the two mounting holes. Mark the drill holes near the top of each slot, making sure that your mark is centered in the slot.

4. Make sure that the drill bit is perpendicular to the actual surface of the transom, NOT parallel to the ground, before you drill. Using a 5/32” bit, drill the two holes only to a depth of approximately 1”.

NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

3. Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting

In this procedure, you will assemble the transducer using the hardware provided, then mount it and make adjustments to its position without locking it in place.

NOTE: You will initially assemble the transducer and the pivot arm by matching the two ratchets to a numbered position on the transducer knuckle. Further adjustments may be necessary.

1a. If you already know your transom angle, refer to the chart below for the initial position to use to

set the ratchets. If your transom is angled at 14 degrees (a common transom angle for many boats) use position 1 for the ratchets. In either case, go to step 2.

or...

1b. If you do not know your transom angle, measure it using a plumb line (weighted nylon string or

monofilament line) exactly 12 inches long. Hold the top of the plumb line against the top of the transom with your finger, and wait until the line hangs straight down. Using a ruler, measure the distance from the bottom of the plumb line to the back of the transom, then use the chart.

NOTE: The third hole should not be drilled until the angle and height of the transducer is finalized, which you will not do until a later procedure.

Using the Mounting Bracket to

Mark the Initial Drill Holes

Mark Initial Drill Holes

Fourth Hole

Third Hole

Bead Alignment

Number

Transom Angle (°)

Measured Distance (x)

142531425

-2 -1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

1.1cm

0.0 cm 0“

1/2“

2.5 cm1“4.3 cm 1 5/8“

5.9 cm 2 3/8“

7.6 cm3“9.3cm 3 5/8“

11.1cm 4 3/8“

25 26 27328 29 30

12.9cm5“14.9cm 5 7/8“

16.9cm 6 5/8“

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NOTE: It is important to take your measurement in the figure showing Measuring the Transom Angle, from exactly 12 inches down from the top of

the transom.

2. Place the two ratchets, one on either side of the transducer knuckle, so that the beads on each ratchet line up with the desired position number on the knuckle. If you are setting the ratchets at position 1, the beads on each ratchet will line up with the rib on the transducer knuckle to form one continuous line on the assembly.

NOTE: The ratchets are keyed; make sure that the square teeth on each ratchet face the square teeth on the transducer knuckle, and the triangular teeth face outward.

Hold the ratchets on the transducer knuckle with one hand and fit the pivot arm over them until it snaps into place with the other hand. Refer to the illustration.

Transducer Knuckle Positions

Ratchets Placed in Position 1

Ratchets Placed in Position 2 Fitting the Pivot Arm Over the Ratchet

Knuckle

Bead

Ratchet

Rib

Rib at position 1

Beads

Ratchet

”

Transom Angle in degrees (°)

Measured Distance (X)

Measuring the Transom Angle

Plumb line

Weight

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3. Put the pivot bolt through the assembly to hold it in position and loosely install the nut, but do NOT tighten the nut at this time. Insert the pivot arm assembly into the mounting bracket. Do NOT snap the assembly closed, as you will need to access the mounting bracket in the next step.

NOTE: If the pivot assembly is snapped closed over the mounting bracket, use a flat head screwdriver or similar tool to gently pry the assembly away from the mounting bracket.

4. Align the mounting bracket transducer assembly with the drilled holes in the transom. With a 5/16" socket driver, mount the assembly to the transom using the two #10 - 1" long screws provided.

NOTE: Make sure that the mounting screws are snug, but do not fully tighten the mounting screws at this time to allow the transducer assembly to slide for adjustment purposes.

5. Snap the pivot arm down into place.

6. Adjust the initial angle of the transducer from back to front by rotating the transducer until the side seam on the transducer is almost parallel with the bottom of the boat, one click at a time in either direction.

Mounting the Assembly to the Transom

Inserting the Pivot Bolt

Inserting the Pivot Arm Assembly

Into the Mounting Bracket

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7. Adjust the transducer assembly vertically, until the seam on the leading edge of the transducer (the edge closest to the transom of the boat) is level and just slightly below the hull.

NOTE: The transducer has a natural downward slant of 4-5 degrees from leading edge (closest to the boat transom) to trailing edge (farthest away from the boat). Looking at the back of the transducer, the seam should be slightly below the bottom of the hull.

8. Continue to adjust until the bracket is also level from port to starboard (horizontally level as you look at the transducer from behind the boat).

9. Mark the correct position on the transom by tracing the silhouette of the transducer mounting bracket with a pencil or marker.

10. Tighten the pivot bolt, using the pivot screw and nut to lock the assembly. Hand tighten only!

11. Snap open the assembly and hand-tighten the two mounting screws, then snap the assembly closed.

NOTE: You will drill the third mounting hole and finalize the installation after you route the cable and test and finish the installation in the following procedures.

Adjusting the Transducer Mounting Position

Seam aligned with boat hull

Leveling the Mounting Assembly Horizontally

Level

Adjusting the Initial Transducer Angle

Leading edge

One click too high

Correctly aligned (transducer side seam aligned with boat bottom)

Trailing edge

One click too low

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4. Routing the Cable

The transducer cable has a low profile connector, which must be routed to the point where the control head is mounted. There are several ways to route the transducer cable to the area where the control head is installed. The most common procedure routes the cable through the transom into the boat.

NOTE: Your boat may have a pre-existing wiring channel or conduit that you can use for the transducer cable.

1. Unplug the other end of the transducer cable from the control head. Make sure that the cable is long enough to accommodate the planned route by running the cable over the transom.

CAUTION! Do not cut or shorten the transducer cable, and try not to damage the cable insulation. Route the cable as far as possible from any VHF radio antenna cables or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. If the cable is too short, extension cables are available to extend the transducer cable up to a total of 50'. For assistance, contact the Customer Resource Center at www.humminbird.com or call

1-800-633-1468 for more information.

NOTE: The transducer can pivot up to 90 degrees in the bracket. Allow enough slack in the cable for this

movement. It is best to route the cable to the side of the transducer so the transducer will not damage the cable during movement.

2a. If you are routing the cable over the transom of the boat, secure the cable by attaching the cable

clamp to the transom, drilling 9/64" diameter holes for #8 x 5/8" wood screws, then skip directly to procedure 5, Connecting the Cable.

or...

2b. If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill

a 5/8" diameter hole above the waterline. Route the cable through this hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant and proceed to the next step immediately.

4. Route and secure the cable by attachingthe cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" diameter x 5/8" deep hole, then fill the hole with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" screw.

5. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.

Storing Excess Cable

Routing the Cable

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5. Connecting the Cable

Insert the transducer cable into the appropriate terminal slot. The cable connectors are labeled, and there are corresponding labels on the cable holder on the rear of the control head. The slots are keyed to prevent reversed installation, so be careful not to force the connector into the holder. Refer to your manual and/or control head installation guide for the correct procedure for installing the cable connectors to the control head.

1. Plug the other end of the transducer cable back into the control head connection holder.

Your control head is now ready for operation.

6. Test and Finish the Installation

Once you have installed both the control head and the transom transducer, and have routed all the cables, you must perform a final test before locking the transducer in place. Testing should be performed with the boat in the water, although you can initially confirm basic operation with the boat out of the water.

1. Press POWER once to turn the control head on. If the unit does not power up, make sure that the connector holder is fully seated in the receptacle and that power is available.

2. If all connections are correct and power is available, the Humminbird® control head will enter Normal operation.

3. If the bottom is visible on-screen with a digital depth readout, the unit is working properly. Make sure that the boat is in water greater than 2' but less than the depth capability of the unit, and that the transducer is fully submerged, since the sonar signal cannot pass through air.

NOTE: The transducer must be submerged in water for reliable transducer detection.

4. If the unit is working properly, gradually increase the boat speed to test high-speed performance. If the unit functions well at low speeds, but begins to skip or miss the bottom at higher speeds, the transducer requires adjustment.

5. If you have the correct angle set on the transducer, yet lose a bottom reading at high speed, adjust the height and the running angle in small increments to give you the ideal transducer position for your boat. First, adjust the height in small increment.

NOTE: The deeper the transducer is in the water, the more likely that a rooster tail of spray will be generated at high speeds, so make sure that the transducer is as high as it can be and still be submerged in the water.

If you are still not getting good high speed readings, you may need to disassemble the transducer mounting assembly and re-position the ratchets.

If you do change the transducer position, re-trace the position of the mounting bracket before proceeding.

NOTE: It is often necessary to make several incremental transducer adjustments before optimum high speed performance is achieved. Due to the wide variety of boat hulls, however, it is not always possible to obtain high speed depth readings.

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6. Once you have reached a consistently good sonar signal at the desired speeds, you are ready to lock down the transducer settings. Force the pivot to the Up position to gain access to the mounting screws, then re-align the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat to match the traced silhouette. Check the bracket position with the level again to make sure it is still level, then mark the third mounting hole using a pencil or marker. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws and the transducer assembly and set aside.

7. Drill the third mounting hole, using a 5/32” drill bit. Use a marine-grade silicone sealant to fill all three drilled mounting holes, especially if the holes penetrated the transom wall.

NOTE: On fiberglass hulls, it is best to use progressively larger drill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flaking the outer coating.

8. Re-position the transducer assembly against the transom of the boat, then hand-install all three screws. Make sure that the transducer location and the pivot angle have not changed, then fully tighten all three mounting screws. Snap the pivot back down. If you have performed the preceding procedures correctly, the transducer should be level and at the right height for optimal operation.

Fully Tighten All Three

Mounting Screws

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Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)

NOTE: You have the option to lock down the Two Piece Kick Up bracket if you do not want the transducer to kick up. Please be aware, however, that the transducer can be damaged if it is locked down and it strikes debris in the water.

1. To lock down the transducer, trace the position of the mounting bracket. Force the pivot to the Up position to gain access to the mounting screws, then re-align the mounting bracket against the transom of the boat to match the traced silhouette. Check the bracket position with the level again to make sure it is still level, then mark the fourth mounting hole using a pencil or marker. Unscrew and remove the mounting screws and the transducer assembly and set aside.

2. Drill the fourth mounting hole, using a 9/64" drill bit. Use a marine grade silicone sealant to fill all four drilled mounting holes, especially if the holes penetrate the transom wall.

3. Re-position the transducer assembly against the transom of the boat, then hand install the first three screws (two on the outside edges and one in the 3rd mounting hole). Make sure that the transducer location and the pivot angle have not changed, then fully tighten all three mounting screws. Hand-tighten only!

Snap the pivot back down. Install #8 x 1" wood screw into the 4th hole to lock down the pivot arm.

Hand-tighten only!

Fully Tighten All Three

Mounting Screws

Marking the Fourth Drill Hole

for Optional Lock Down

Mark Initial Drill Holes

Fourth Hole

Third Hole

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Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

(1157c Combo models only)

If you choose to mount your transducer inside the hull of your boat, perform the procedures in this section. In-hull mounting generally produces good results in single thickness fiberglass-hulled boats. Humminbird® cannot guarantee depth performance when transmitting and receiving through the hull of the boat, since some signal loss occurs. The amount of loss depends on hull construction and thickness, as well as the installation position and process.

This installation requires slow-cure two-part epoxy. Do not use silicone or any other soft adhesive to install the transducer, as this material reduces the sensitivity of the unit. Do not use five-minute epoxy, as it has a tendency to cure before all the air bubbles can be purged, thus reducing signal strength.

NOTE: In-hull mounting requires an installed and operational control head.

NOTE: The integral temperature probe will not work with in-hull mounting, so you may either want to consider

purchasing a Temperature/Speed accessory, a Temp. Sensor, or obtaining a different transducer. Humminbird® offers a transducer exchange program to swap the NEW and UNASSEMBLED transducer, accompanied by mounting hardware, for one without an integral temperature probe. Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details, or visit www.humminbird.com for more information.

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.

• Locate transducer mounting location

• Perform a trial installation

• Route the transducer cable

• Permanently mount the transducer.

1. Determine the transducer mounting location

Decide where to install the transducer on the inside of the hull. Consider the following to find the best location:

• Observe the outside of the boat hull to find the areas that are mostly free from turbulent water. Avoid ribs, strakes and other protrusions, as these create turbulence.

NOTE: Do NOT install the 1197c Side Imaging transducer inside the hull, as the side looking beams CANNOT penetrate the hull. Only the 1157c Dual Beam PLUS™ transducer can be mounted inside the hull.

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• As a general rule, the faster the boat can travel, the further aft and closer to the centerline of the hull the transducer has to be located in order to remain in contact with the water at high speeds.

2. Trial installation

You will not be able to adjust the mounting after an inside the hull transducer is installed. It is best, therefore, to perform a trial installation first that includes running the boat at various speeds, in order to determine the best mounting area before permanently mounting the transducer.

1. Plug the transducer into the control head, then power up the control head. When the control head detects a functioning transducer, it will automatically enter Normal operating mode.

2. View the sonar signal at its best by holding the transducer over the side, immersed in the water, so that it is pointing straight down over a known flat bottom. Use the display to benchmark against the sonar signal that will be detected once the transducer is placed in the hull.

3. Place the transducer body face down at the identified mounting location inside the hull, with the end that has the mounting knuckle pointed towards the bow of the boat.

Preferred Mounting Area

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Stepped Hull

Step Rib

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4. Fill the hull with enough water to submerge the transducer body. Use a sand-filled bag or other heavy object to hold the transducer in position. The transducer cannot transmit through air, and the water purges any air from between the transducer and the hull, and fills any voids in the coarse fiberglass surface.

5. View the sonar signal on the display and compare against what you observed in Step 2, making sure that the boat is in the same location as it was during your observations in Step 2. If the results are comparable, move on to Step 6. Otherwise, locate a new position in the hull and repeat Steps 3 through 5.

6. Run the boat at various speeds and water depths while observing the screen on the control head. If depth performance is required, test the transducer in water at the desired depth. If the performane is acceptable, move on to Step 7. If the performance is not acceptable, repeat Steps 3 through 6.

7. Once you have determined the best mounting location using the above steps, mark the position of the transducer.

3. Route the cable

1. Once the mounting location is determined and you have marked the position of the transducer, route the cable from the transducer to the control head.

4. Permanently mount the transducer

1. Make sure the position of the transducer is marked.

2. You may have to disconnect the cable to the control head and reconnect it at the end of this procedure.

3. Remove the water from inside the hull and thoroughly dry the mounting surface. If the surface is excessively rough, it may be necessary to sand the area to create a smooth mounting surface.

4. Slowly and thoroughly mix an ample quantity of two-part slow cure epoxy. Avoid trapping air bubbles.

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5. Coat the face of the transducer and the inside of the hull with epoxy.

6. Press the transducer into place with a slight twisting motion to purge any trapped air from underneath, keeping the end of the transducer that has the mounting knuckle pointed forward, towards the bow of the boat.

NOTE: Proper operation requires the end of the transducer that has the mounting knuckle to face towards the bow of the boat.

7. Weight the transducer so that it will not move while the epoxy is curing.

NOTE: When the epoxy cures, no water is necessary inside the hull.

8. If you unplugged the transducer cable at the beginning of this procedure, plug it back into the control head.

NOTE: Neither water, spilled gasoline, nor oil will affect the performance of the transducer.

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Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

If you want to install your transducer on a trolling motor, use this procedure. Several styles of the transducer are compatible with trolling motor mounting. If you have a trolling motor bracket, refer to the separate installation instructions that are included with the bracket.

Trolling Motor Transducer Options

If you don’t have a trolling motor transducer, there are several options:

• You may purchase a Trolling Motor Adapter kit that will allow you to mount the transducer on the trolling motor.

• You may also exchange your NEW and UNASSEMBLED transducer (with mounting hardware included) for a trolling motor transducer.

There are also several transducer switches available that support the following configurations:

• Two control heads with one transducer

• Two transducers with one control head.

NOTE: Call the Humminbird® Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details and pricing, or visit www.humminbird.com for more information.

GPS Receiver Installation

To optimize performance of the GPS receiver, mount it in an area that has full exposure to the sky. The effective area of reception is 10° above the horizon. Different circumstances determine the mounting method appropriate for your GPS receiver.

If you have… Then use:

The pinouts of the NMEA cable are as follows:

• Red Wire, +12V (output voltage only)

• Black Wire, Ground

• White Wire, NMEA Out.

CAUTION! Please use caution before connecting the red +12V wire to any other NMEA device. This is an output voltage provided by the control head and GPS receiver and should only be connected to those NMEA devices that need a 12 volt input.

An existing antenna stem with standard 1" – 14 thread stem

Access for cable routing under the mounting location

No access under the mounting location

Stem Mount with Existing 1” - 14 Thread Stem

Access Under Mounting Location

No Access Under Mounting Location

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Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem

Follow these steps to stem mount the GPS receiver:

NOTE: If you have an existing stem for mounting the GPS receiver, proceed directly to step 2 of the following procedure.

1. Determine the best location to mount your GPS receiver. Preplan and test the cable routing to your control head before any drilling or cutting of your boat surfaces. If you have purchased hardware to stem mount your GPS receiver, follow the instructions included with that hardware to mount the stem (antenna pole).

NOTE: AS-EC10 10' extension cables are available from Humminbird® if your planned routing exceeds 20', (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extensions, should not exceed 50' (16 m).

NOTE: Remember to seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed with marine-grade silicone sealant to protect your boat from water damage.

2. Screw on the receiver base to the stem first, making sure that the stem pipe does not protrude from the receiver base. This adds protection to the cable when pulling it through the pipe stem. In addition to this, de-burr the pipe edges to reduce cable abrasion.

3. Use electrical tape to secure the NMEA cable to the receiver cable as shown.

NOTE: Leave the NMEA cable secured to the receiver cable unless needed. This will make removing the receiver easier.

4. Route the GPS receiver cable through the stem and continue with the planned route you chose in step 1.

5. Attach the GPS receiver to its base using the included #6 - 7/8" screws.

NMEA Cable Taped

NMEA Cable Out

Mounting Screws

1 2 3

Receiver Receiver Base

1 2

Stem Pipe

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Access Under Mounting Location

Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver when routing the cable down through the mounting location:

1. Determine the best location, then test route the 20' (6 m) cable from the mounting location to the control head.

NOTE: Installation details may vary with unit configuration.

2. Mark the mounting location and drill a 3/4" (19 mm) hole for the cable and cable plug. Route the cable.

3. Cover the cable hole with the receiver. Make sure the receiver is flush on the surface and mark the two mounting holes with a pencil or punch.

4. Move the receiver to the side and drill two pilot holes using a 9/64" (3.5 mm) bit.

NOTE: Remember to seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed with marine-grade silicone sealant to protect your boat from water damage.

5. Align the GPS receiver screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #8 - 1 1/4" Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only!

NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin and made of a lighter material, a backing material may be needed below the mounting surface.

Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location

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No Access Under Mounting Location

Follow these steps to deck mount the GPS receiver in a situation where you must route the cable to the side because there is no space for a cable underneath the mounting location.

1. Determine the best location, then test route the cable from the mounting location to the control head.

NOTE: AS-EC10 10' extension cables are available from Humminbird® if your planned routing exceeds 20', (6 m). Maximum cable length, including extensions, should not exceed 50' (16 m).

2. Confirm the cable length is good and route the cable from the receiver to the control head. If holes are required to route the cable, they must be 3/4" (19 mm) to allow for the cable connector. Secure the NMEA cable with electrical tape.

NOTE: Remember to seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed with marine-grade silicone sealant to protect your boat from water damage.

3. The GPS receiver has two wire routing notches. Use the cable notch closest to the intended cable route.

4. With the cable routed, position the GPS receiver in the planned mounting location and mark the mounting holes with a pencil or punch.

5. Move the GPS receiver to the side and drill the two 9/64" (3.5 mm) pilot holes.

6. Align the GPS receiver's screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #8 - 1 1/4" Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only!

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Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation

After installing a GPS receiver, you should perform the following procedure to finish routing the GPS cable to the control head and to check to make sure that the control head is working correctly.

1. Secure the cable along its path to the control head as needed with cable ties.

2. Plug the GPS receiver cable into the Communications port on the control head. See Testing the System Installation to use the System Status start-up option and/or the GPS Diagnostic View to confirm a good installation.

Transducer

Cable Collector Cover

4 5

Cable Collector Insert

Inserting the Cables into the Cable Connector Insert

3 4

Power Communications

Temp/Speed

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Testing the System Installation

After you have completed the installation of the control head and any other accessories such as the GPS receiver, and have made all the cabling connections required, you must test the installation before using the system.

To test the installation:

1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key on the control head once to turn on the control head. (There will be an audible sound to let you know that you pressed the key, and the initial Title screen will appear.) If the unit does not power up, make sure that power is available. While the Title screen is shown on the display, press the MENU key to display the Start-Up Options menu. Use the UP or DOWN 4-WAY Cursor keys to position the cursor, then the RIGHT Cursor key to select System Status from the Start-Up Options menu (see the Start-Up Options Menu section for more information about these menu choices). The System Status Self Test screen will appear.

NOTE: If you wait too long, the system will default to whichever menu mode happens to be highlighted, and you will have to start again.

2. Self Test displays results from the internal diagnostic self test, including unit serial number, Printed Circuit Board (PCB) serial number, software revision, total hours of operation and the input voltage. See System Status for more information about the Self Test.

3. From the System Status screen, view accessory connections by pressing the VIEW key. See

System Status for more information about the Accessory Test.

NOTE: The speed will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since the 1100 Series™ has been

powered up.

4. From the System Status screen, see a GPS Diagnostic View by pressing the View key. GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and numerical data from the GPS receiver. The sky chart shows the location of each visible GPS satellite with its satellite number and a signal strength bar. A dark gray bar indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. A light gray bar indicates that the satellite is being monitored, but is not yet being used. See System Status for more information about the GPS Diagnostic View.

5. You are ready for on the water operation.

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Getting Started - Using Your 1100 Series™

Your 1100 Series™ user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and situationspecific, 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.

Screen ZOOM (+/-) Keys 4-WAY Cursor Control Key

VIEW Key

MENU Key

EXIT Key

1 2 3

7 8 9

INFO Key View Preset Keys

MARK Key POWER/LIGHT Key

GOTO Key MMC/SD Card Slot

5 6

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Powering Up the Control Head

Turn on your Fishing System by pressing the POWER/LIGHT key. The Title screen is displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. Your 1100 Series™ will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.

1100 Series™ Title Screen

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What’s On the Sonar Display

The 1100 Series™ can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your

Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow.

Temperature - water surface temperature

Speed - if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is

attached, the 1100 Series™ can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

Course - the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North.

Voltage

Sonar Color Bar - color spectrum indicating low to

high sonar intensity returns, where red indicates high intensity and white indicates low intensity.

RTS® (Real Time Sonar) Window

Thermoclines - layers of water with different

temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year. A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of many colors moving across the display at the same depth.

Bait Ball

Second Sonar Return - when the sonar signal

bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again. Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness. Hard bottoms will show a strong second return, while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all.

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boat, including the following items:

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Understanding Sonar History

It is important to understand the significance of the 1100 Series™ display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. As both the boat and the targets (fish) may be moving, the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected, not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display.

Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window

A Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar View only. The RTS® Window always updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure and fish that are within the transducer beam. The RTS® Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. (See Sonar Menu: RTS® Window).

The Narrow RTS® Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of colors. Red indicates a strong return and blue indicates a weak return. The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale.

The Wide RTS® Window indicates the sonar intensity through the use of a bar graph. The length of the plotted return provides an indication of whether the return is weak or strong. The depth of the sonar return is indicated by the vertical placement of the return on the display depth scale.

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Sonar Bottom Presentation

As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. The type of bottom can be determined from the return charted on the display. A Hard Bottom such

as compacted sediment or flat rock appears as a thinner line across the display. A Soft Bottom such as mud or sand appears as a thicker line across the display. Rocky Bottoms have a broken, random appearance.

NOTE: A sloping bottom will be represented as a thicker line across the display. Harder bottoms typically will be displayed with red and softer bottoms typically will be displayed with blue.

The sonar returns from the bottom, structure and fish can be represented as either Structure ID® or WhiteLine®. See Sonar Menu: Bottom View for details on how to set the bottom view.

Structure ID® represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red.

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WhiteLine® highlights the strongest sonar returns in white, resulting in a distinctive outline. This has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display.

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Understanding Side Imaging

(1197c SI Combo models only)

It is important to understand how Side Imaging technology produces the display available on the 1100 Series™. The images you see on the display are produced using sonar technology. The special transducer produces three distinct beams – one beam facing down and two beams pointing out to the side. These “side beams” are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat and, unlike the “down beam” which provide conical coverage, the side beams provide coverage which is very thin front to back, yet very wide top to bottom.

The narrow aspect (front to back) of the beam illuminates a small strip of the bottom perpendicular to the direction of the boat. Each time the unit “pings”, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer, are put together on the display to form the image that you see. The rows closest to the boat icon at the top of the display are the most recent sonar data. The information is scrolled down the screen as new data, drawn at the top of the screen, becomes available.

The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies: 455 kHz or 800 kHz. Selecting 800 kHz produces the sharpest image while selecting 455 kHz provides greater bottom coverage area. It is important to understand that when the boat turns, the strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out, providing some distortion to the image. Side beams look out 360 feet, with a depth limitation of 100 to 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom and when the side beam frequency selection is set for 455 kHz. Please see the Side Imaging Sonar Tutorial at www.humminbird.com for a more detailed explanation.

Your Side Imaging transducer also provides traditional sonar imaging at 200/83 kHz.

800 kHz provides highest resolution with 130° total beam width

455 kHz provides maximum coverage with 180° total beam width

Side Imaging

455 kHz-Maximum Coverage

86°

455 kHz

20°

200 kHz

60°

83 kHz

180° Total Coverage

86°

455 kHz

Side Imaging

55°

800kHz

20°

200kHz

60°

83kHz

130° Total Coverage

55°

800kHz

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What’s on the Side Imaging Display

(1197c SI Combo models only)

Side Imaging displays a number of easily recognizable features that allow for accurate interpretation of sonar return. For example, rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because of that face away from the transducer. You can find a number of easily recognizable features on the Side following items:

Depth - water depth; can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow.

Temperature - water surface temperature

Speed - if a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver is

attached, the 1100 Series™ can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

Course - the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North.

Voltage

Bottom Return

Topography Changes

The water column shows the relative depth of the water under the boat at a given time. Variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the boat passes over.

Shadows result from a lack of reflected sonar from a particular area, and can be more valuable for interpretation than the sonar reflected by the object itself. Use shadows to help you see the image in 3 dimensions, oriented in space. You can gain insight into the actual shape of an object, or the depth to which it has sunk into the bottom, through shadows on the display.

Side Imaging Range

Boat Icon

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bottom contour and structure. For Side Imaging, the bottom composition determines the intensity of the their relative density. Upward slopes that face the transducer reflect sonar better than downward slopes

Imaging display that allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure, including the

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Side Imaging Technology: How It Works

(1197c SI Combo models only)

Side Imaging sonar uses two very precise sonar beams that are directed to either side of the boat and “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish, and display results in a “picture-like” image.

• Side beams are extremely narrow from front to back, and provide “thin slices” of the bottom for high resolution imaging.

• Side beams can search an area that is 720 feet wide (360 to each side), with a typical depth performance of 150 feet when the side beam frequency selection is set for 455 kHz..

The main benefit of Side Imaging sonar to anglers is that it provides an overall survey of a large area of water. This gives you a better understanding of the bottom topography and how structure is oriented for more efficient fishing. Saltwater anglers pick up precise details of popular fishing structure like wrecks, reefs, humps and drop-offs, as well as being able to spot bait balls in open water. Freshwater anglers can see fish-attracting structure such as timber, stumps, rocks and creek beds.

Water Column

Bait BallRockCreek Bed Tree BankStumpFish

Side Imaging Representation

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Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation

(1197c SI Combo models only)

Use the following side imaging examples to help you interpret the side imaging display.

Imaging Tips

Boat speed: Side imaging is best performed at boat speeds between 2 to 6 mph. If the boat is stationary, the same information is displayed over and over. If the boat is moving very quickly, there will be gaps between the strips of information. The best boat speed to use will depend on the side range selected. Slower speeds are good for longer ranges, while faster speeds can be used at shorter ranges.

Boat navigation: It is important to understand that when the boat turns, successive beam strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out, providing some distortion to the image. Because of this, the best imaging performance is produced by straight line navigation and minimal side-to-side boat motion (i.e. wave induced, etc.) This applies to navigation by either the main engine or the trolling motor. Minimize turning time and avoid wave action that induces large side-to-side rocking of the boat. For example, if there is a lot of wave activity, try to move the boat so that it is perpendicular to the waves instead of parallel with the waves in order to minimize the side-to-side rocking of the boat.

Beam Coverage: When there is an area directly under the boat that does not have SI beam coverage, this area will be covered by the standard 200/83 kHz down-looking beam and displayed in the Sonar views. The net effect of this, on the display, is that a single object may appear as two separate entities when in reality, it is one continuous object. See Submerged Bridge: A Closer Perspective and the Submerged Bridge graphics on the next page for examples of this.

New Bridge Pilings

Creek Channel

Submerged Bridge, Creek Channel and New Bridge Pilings

Submerged Bridge

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Submerged Bridge

Submerged Bridge, Alternative Perspective

Submerged Timber

Submerged Tree

Submerged Ravine with Timber

Submerged Ravine

Possible Drop Off

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Swimming Pool

Submerged Swimming Pool

Bait Fish

Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, Plus Bait Fish

Standing and Fallen Timber

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Dumped Logs

Submerged Barge with Dumped Logs

Submerged Barge

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Key Functions

Your 1100 Series™ user interface consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and menus to give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience. Your control head has the following keys:

• POWER/LIGHT key

• VIEW key

•MENU key

• 4-WAY Cursor Control key

• VIEW PRESET keys

• EXIT key

• INFO key

• MARK key

• GOTO key

• ZOOM (+/-) keys.

POWER/LIGHT Key

The POWER/LIGHT key is used to turn the Fishing System on and off, and also to adjust the backlight and background color of the display. Press the POWER/LIGHT key to turn the unit on. The Title screen is then displayed until the Fishing System begins operation. See Powering Up the Unit for a more detailed explanation of the different modes you can select on power up.

To adjust the backlight or to adjust the display background color, press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Background menu. Use the 4-WAY Cursor key to select Light or Background and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings. Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background menu.

Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds to turn the unit off. A message will appear telling you how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. Your 1100 Series™ should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key. This will ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved.

VIEW Key

The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view. Repeatedly pressing VIEW cycles through all views available. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing requirements (see View Menu Tab).

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MENU Key

The MENU key is used to access the menu system.

Start-Up Options Menu - Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu.

X-Press™ Menu - Press the MENU key once for the X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™ Menu allows you to access frequently-used settings without having to navigate through the whole menu system. When the X-Press™ Menu is displayed, you can use the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to move to a particular menu choice. As soon as you alter a parameter (using the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys) the X-Press™ Menu will collapse temporarily, and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change, allowing you to see the effects of your action immediately. Reactivate the X-Press™ Menu by using the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.

Main Menu - Press the MENU key twice for the tabbed Main Menu System. The Main Menu System is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, and Accessories tabs are part of your tabbed Main Menu System. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select a tab; then use the DOWN or UP key to select the menu item, and the LEFT or RIGHT key to alter a menu setting.

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

The 4-WAY Cursor Control Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:

Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the display in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed. The cursor can be positioned on the Sonar View using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key.

Active Cursor - In any Bird's Eye View, the 4-WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the eyepoint. In any Chart View, the 4-WAY Cursor Control key pans the charts and highlights any decluttered icons.

NOTE: In either Freeze Frame or Active Cursor mode, you can also make the cursor move diagonally by pressing in between two of the arrows on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key.

Menu Selection - Use the DOWN or UP arrow keys to select a menu choice from the menu list, then use the LEFT or RIGHT arrow keys to change a menu setting.

Snapshot and Recording View - In the Snapshot and Recording View, highlighting a recording icon and pressing the Right 4-WAY Cursor Control key starts recording playback, and the Right and Left keys are used to control the speed of playback.

NOTE: Menu choices are implemented and saved immediately - no further action is required.

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VIEW PRESET Keys

The VIEW PRESET keys are used to program your three favorite views for quick retrieval. Instead of using the VIEW key to cycle through every view to find the one you want, you can program the VIEW PRESET keys to display a specific view immediately. To program each VIEW PRESET key, use the VIEW key to cycle to the view you want to store. Press and hold one of the VIEW PRESET keys for several seconds. A chime will indicate that the view has been saved. You can store up to three views, one on each key.

EXIT Key

The EXIT key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:

• If an alarm is sounding, pressing EXIT will cancel the alarm.

• If a menu tab is selected, pressing EXIT will exit the menu mode and return to the view.

• If a menu is active, pressing EXIT will return to the previous level in the menu system.

• Pressing EXIT will cycle through the available views in reverse order.

• If Freeze Frame is active, pressing EXIT will return to a scrolling display.

• If the Cursor is active, pressing EXIT will remove the cursor from the display. Pressing Exit will also remove any display boxes or waypoint thumbnail views from the screen.

INFO Key

Press the INFO key while in any navigation view to display information about objects that are nearest to an active cursor.

If the cursor is not active, the following menu will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Nearest Port, Nearest Tide Station

or Nearest Current Station, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to display the requested information.

NOTE: In non-NVB models,the built-in UniMap™ does not contain Port, Tide or Current information, and this information is only available from optional purchase MMC/SD cards. In NVB models, your units also comes with a builtin UniMap™ that contains Port, Tide or Current information.

On the Chart View, you can use the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor as well as to view Screen Snapshots. See Snapshot and Recording View for more information.

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MARK Key

Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint, either at the current boat location, or, if the Cursor is active, at the current Cursor location.

The MARK key only functions if you have the GPS receiver connected, or if you have enabled Screen Snapshot from the Accessories menu tab. If you have enabled the Screen Snapshot feature, pressing the MARK key still creates a waypoint, but it also captures the screen image to the optional-purchase MMC/SD card and will add a thumbnail to the waypoint.

NOTE: You must have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed for the screen snapshot feature to work.

Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is no GPS receiver connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image and display an error saying that a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.

GOTO Key

The GOTO Key has multiple functions, depending on the situation:

• If the Cursor is active, pressing the GOTO key while in any view creates a waypoint and starts navigation towards that waypoint. If the Cursor is not active, pressing the GOTO key displays the list of waypoints, so that you can select the waypoint towards which you want to navigate.

• If the GOTO key is pressed and held for more than 1.5 seconds, the Man Overboard (MOB) function is activated. When MOB is activated, an MOB waypoint, which is a permanent, sharable waypoint with a large, distinctive icon, is created at the boat's current position (regardless of whether the chart cursor is active or not). Any current navigation will be cancelled and the current route discarded without user notification, and MOB navigation begins immediately. The view is switched to the Chart View automatically when MOB is activated, and it is not possible to activate MOB or modify the current route without first canceling MOB navigation. Any press of the GOTO key, or selection of a GOTO menu item, will cause an error beep and a short message will be displayed to the user that will disappear after 2 seconds.

ZOOM (+/-) Keys

Press the - or + ZOOM keys while in any of the Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away.

Press the - or + ZOOM keys while in the Side Imaging View to change the scale of the view. The cursor must be active for zoom to work in the Side Imaging View.

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Views

The views available on your 1100 Series™ are:

When the VIEW key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views. When the EXIT key is pressed, the display cycles through the available views in reverse order. Any view can be hidden or displayed as part of the view rotation using the Views Menu tab.

NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).

Views and Readouts

All views have an Information Bar on the bottom of the screen, consisting of readouts that change from view to view. You can customize the information displayed in individual readouts on many views, including suppressing a particular readout so that nothing is displayed; the readouts displayed depend on the view and whether you are navigating (see Setup Menu Tab, Select Readouts for more information).

• Side Imaging View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

• Sonar View

• Sonar Zoom View

• Split Sonar View

• Side/Sonar Combo View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

• Snapshot and Recording View

• Self Test View

• Accessory Test View

• GPS Diagnostic View

• Bird’s Eye View

• Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View

• Chart/Chart Combo View

• Chart View

• Chart/Sonar Combo View

• Chart/Side Combo View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

• Side Beam View

(Only with optional-purchase QuadraBeam™ PLUS transducer)

Side Beam

Chart View

View

Bird’s Eye

View

Chart/Side

Combo View

(1197 SI Combo only)

Chart/Sonar Combo View

Chart/Chart

Combo View

Chart/Bird’s Eye

Combo View

Side Imaging

View

(1197 SI Combo only)

GPS Diagnostic

View

Sonar

View

Sonar Zoom

Accessory

Test View

View

Split Sonar

View

Side/Sonar

Combo View

(1197 SI Combo only)

Snapshot and

Recording View

Self Test

View

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Side Imaging View (1197c SI Combo models only)

Side Imaging View shows a shadowed right- and left-looking view from the boat as the boat passes over the bottom. See Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation for more information about interpreting the Side Imaging view.

In this view, you can change which side you look at, the sensitivity of the sonar to allow you to see more or less detail, the range of the side beams, the scrolling speed of the chart, and the color scheme of the display, all from the Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu. See Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu, as well as Understanding Side Imaging, for more information.

Submerged Tree

Standing and Fallen Timber

Side Beam Range

Water Column

10 10

Bottom Return

11 10

Boat Icon

12 10

Side Imaging View

Depth:

water depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North.

VLT:

Voltage

Shadows

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Freeze Frame -Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Side Imaging View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update.

Pressing the - or + ZOOM keys while in Freeze Frame will zoom the Side Imaging Image around the cursor, allowing for a more detailed inspection of the sonar returns.

Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

NOTE: This view is only available on 1197c SI Combo models.

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of Boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is

traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Side Imaging View, with Active Cursor

Cursor Info Box

Depth of Cursor

Depth Below Cursor

Distance to Cursor

Bearing to Cursor

Active Cursor Icon

Depth:

water depth

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Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is

traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Full Range View

14 15

Side Imaging View, with Active Cursor and Zoom

Cursor Info Box

Depth of Cursor

Depth Below Cursor

Distance to Cursor

Bearing to Cursor

Zoom Level

Zoom Preview Box

Zoomed View

5 6

Depth

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Sonar View

Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window; as new information is received, the older information is moved across the display to the left. A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View. The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu).

Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. The RTS® Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update.

Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

NOTE: On any 2D Sonar view, the whole height of the screen can be used to display sonar. Simply turn off the selectable readout that is below the water column.

Upper Depth Range Structure

Temperature Graph

Depth Lines

RTS® Window

Sonar Color Bar

Depth

Temp :

Water Surface Temperature

Speed:

Speed of Boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

Lower Depth Range

VLT:

Voltage

Sonar View

8 9

10 11

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NOTE: If the Depth number is flashing, it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom. This usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat is moving too fast, or for any other reason that the unit can’t accurately receive continuous data.

Cursor Info Box Depth Lines

Depth of Cursor

Depth Below Cursor

Distance to Cursor

Bearing to Cursor

Active Cursor Icon

Depth

Temp :

Water Surface Temperature

Speed:

Speed of Boat

Temperature Graph

RTS® Window

Sonar Color Bar

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Sonar View with Active Cursor

11 12

13 14

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Sonar Zoom View

Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view.

As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom. The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view. The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the upper left corner and can be changed to suit conditions. Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed.

Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar Zoom View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update.

Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

Upper Depth Range

, Full Range View

Zoom Preview Box

Full Range View

Lower Depth Range

, Zoom View

Lower Depth Range

, Full Range View

Sonar Zoom View

3 4

Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Zoomed View

Zoom Level

Upper Depth Range

, Zoom View

12 13

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Split Sonar View

Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam on the left side of the screen and displays sonar returns from the 200 kHz narrow beam on the right side of the screen. You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from the 83 kHz wide beam and the 200 kHz narrow beam.

Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in this view and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update.

Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

Depth Lower Depth Range

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Depth Lines

Upper Depth Range

83 kHz

Sonar History Window

200 kHz

Sonar History Window

Split Sonar

3 4 5

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Side/Sonar Combo View

(1197c SI Combo models only)

Side/Sonar Combo View shows regular sonar information and side imaging sonar information in a combination split screen. You can perform any of the functions for either of these views, but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Active Side or Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu: Active Side for more information). You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Split Position or Side Imaging X-Press™ Menu: Split Position for more information).

In this view, you can change which side you look at, the sensitivity of the sonar to allow you to see more or less, the range of the side beams, the scrolling speed of the chart, and the color scheme of the display.

NOTE: See Side Imaging View and Sonar View for more information about each side of this view.

NOTE: This view is only available on 1197c SI Combo models.

Side/Sonar Combo View

Side Imaging Range

Boat Icon

Bottom Return

Tree

Shadows

Water Column

3 4

Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Upper Depth Range

Depth Lines

Lower Depth Range

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Snapshot and Recording View

Snapshot and Recording View displays and allows you to view both screen snapshot thumbnails and recording icons captured to an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed in your unit. In addition, when you are in the Snapshot and Recording View, Start Recording, Stop Recording, Delete Image, Delete All Images, Delete Recording, Delete All Recordings, Pings Per Second, Playback Speed and Stop Playback are added to the X-Press™ menu.

The Snapshot and Recording View displays up to three screen snapshot thumbnails or recording icons on the screen at a time; you may have to scroll using the 4-WAY Cursor keys to see the whole list of thumbnails and/or icons in this view. The selected thumbnail or icon will be highlighted with arrows.

NOTE: The speed of the screen capture or of the recording depends on the type of card you use; in general, SD cards capture the screen faster than MMC cards do.

Screen Snapshot: When Screen Snapshot is enabled (from the Accessories menu tab), pressing the MARK key creates a saved screen capture (when you have an optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed). Once you have created a screen capture, a screen capture thumbnail is added to the Screen Snapshot View, and is available to view at a later date. See the full-sized image by highlighting a thumbnail (using the Up or Down 4-Way Cursor keys), then using the Right 4-Way Cursor key to view the full image. A border around the full-size screen snapshot indicates that it is just a screen snapshot, not a “live” view. You can delete the selected image, or all images, by selecting a thumbnail and using Delete Image, or using Delete All Images from the Screen Snapshot X-Press™ menu

Working with screen snapshots is a four-step process:

1. Enabling Screen Snapshot from the Accessories Menu.

2. Making a Screen Snapshot using the MARK key.

3. Viewing a Screen Snapshot using the Snapshot and Recording View.

4. Deleting a Screen Snapshot using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

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NOTE: For snapshots and recordings, the indicator bar has several states: during recording, the amount of space remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated on the status bar. During playback, the amount of time/memory remaining to play is indicated on the status bar. When a snapshot thumbnail is highlighted, the amount of room remaining on the MMC/SD card is indicated.

Waypoint Thumbnails: On the Chart View, you can use the INFO key to view Screen Snapshot as Waypoint thumbnails. Waypoints thumbnails are created while the Snapshot feature is turned on. They are linked to snapshot waypoints. Before these snapshot waypoints are edited for the first time, they are assigned a filename that begins with an S and is followed by several numbers, and are represented by the camera icon.

NOTE: You must have an MMC/SD card installed to store or view waypoint thumbnails. If you press the INFO key while the cursor is on a snapshot waypoint and the MMC/SD card is missing, only the normal chart information will be displayed.

When the cursor is active on the Chart View and snaps to one of these snapshot waypoints, a waypoint thumbnail will be displayed. Pressing the INFO key while the cursor is near one of these snapshot waypoints will make the full snapshot appear on the screen. Pressing the EXIT key will show the cursor on the waypoint, with the waypoint thumbnail displayed.

Highlighted Screen Snapshot Thumbnail Time and date when snapshot was captured

Unavailable Icon Position when snapshot was captured

Recording Icon Amount of space used on the card

Information Box Amount of space left on card

Name of Snapshot Total amount of space on card

Snapshot and Recording View

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For more information, see Accessories Menu Tab: Using Screen Snapshot and Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

When you start a screen snapshot, you will see a message that a waypoint has been created at the point where your cursor is on the screen, and the screen will freeze while the snapshot is being saved to the MMC/SD card. A status dialog box will appear that shows the progress of the save as a percentage, and that displays the numbered file name assigned to the .BMP file that is being created. Snapshot filenames begin with the letter "S". For more information, see Accessories Menu Tab: Using Screen Snapshot procedure and Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

Recording and Playback: From the Snapshot and Recording View, you can use the X-Press™ menu to start and stop recording, and to change the pings per second (which alters the detail level of the recording). Once you are recording, playing back a recording and screen snapshot viewing are not allowed, and the only Sonar Recording menu choices available in the X-Press™ menu are Stop Recording and Pings Per Second. Use the 4-WAY Cursor keys from the Snapshot and Recording View to start playback of a specific recording icon. You can then cycle through all the views using the VIEW key to see what those views looked like during the recorded time period. You can also use the X-Press™ menu to change playback speed, stop playback, and delete recording icons.

Working with sonar recordings is a six-step process:

1. Displaying the Snapshot and Recording View.

2. Starting a sonar recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

3. Changing the maximum ping rate for the recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu (optional).

4. Stopping a recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

5. Playing back a recording, using the Snapshot and Recording View and the 4-Way Cursor keys, and changing the playback speed using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

6. Deleting a recording using the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

For more information, see Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

When you start a sonar recording, you will see a message that a waypoint has been created at your current location. During recording, playing back a recording and screen snapshot viewing are not allowed. An information box displays a variety of information including the numbered file name assigned to the .SON file that is being created. The slider bar at the bottom of the screen shows the progress of the recording as well as how much space is remaining on the MMC/SD card.

NOTE: The waypoints that are created by a recording have the same name as the file and use a custom waypoint icon. Recording filenames begin with the letter "R".

For more information, see Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

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Highlighting a recording: You can scroll through the whole list of recording icons available in the Snapshot and Recording View using the 4-WAY Cursor keys. The highlighted icon will be surrounded by arrows, and a green play triangle will appear to its right.

Playing back a recording: Highlight a recording icon (using the Up or Down 4-Way Cursor keys), then use the Right 4-Way Cursor key to start playback. During playback, all active navigation is cancelled, all other thumbnails and icons will disappear, and a "Playback" message box similar to the Simulation message will be displayed periodically. When playback begins, the view is automatically switched to the primary Sonar View for your model, and no live sonar data will be displayed; only recorded sonar and GPS data will be shown, and the Snapshot and Recording View will display the playback status. You can change the speed, skip to the beginning or end of playback, and even reverse playback, using the Playback Speed X-Press™ menu item, and stop the playback using the Stop Playback X-Press™ menu item; these items are added to the X-Press™ menus in all views during playback. In the Snapshot and Recording View only, playback speed can also be changed using the Left and Right 4-Way Cursor keys. Playback is paused when the sonar cursor is active and resumes playing when the cursor is removed. Playback is automatically paused when the end of the recording is reached.

Recording Indicator Average Ping Rate

Name of recording Space remaining on card

Time and Date recording started Amount of space and time used by this recording

Position when recording started Total amount of space on card

Current Ping Rate

Recording Slider Bar

5 6

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NOTE: Sonar chart speed is increased during Fast Forward and reversed during Rewind. This may reduce the quality of the sonar image, since at higher speeds, not every sonar return can be processed and displayed.

NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Sonar Recording feature, but any active navigation is cancelled when playback begins or ends.

You can delete the highlighted recording, or all recordings, using Delete Recording or Delete All Recordings from the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ menu.

Name of recording Amount of time remaining to play

Time and Date recording started Playback speed icons

Position when recording started Amount of time already played

Current Ping Rate Overall length of recording

Average Ping Rate

Recording Playback

4 5

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Side Beam View

(with optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

Side Beam View is only available if you have connected a QuadraBeam™ transducer accessory and when Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select). This view shows sonar information from both the left and right 455 kHz beams and the 200 kHz down-looking beam in one view. You can customize the way the sonar data is displayed in the Side Beam View to suit your personal preferences. Depending on the layout selected from the Quad Layout Sonar X-Press™ menu (only available on the Sonar X-Press™ menu when in Side Beam View), the display will represent the same sonar data in one of the following three layouts: Default, Classic, and Slanted.

Default layout: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New information in the down beam panel scrolls from right to left. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left-looking sonar beams. New information in the side beam panels scrolls from the center out.

200 kHz Sonar History Window

Upper Depth Range

Lower Depth Range

Side Beam View, Default Layout

3 4

Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows

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Classic layout: The top portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam. New information in the down beam panel scrolls from right to left. The bottom portion of the display presents a historical log of sonar returns from the 455 kHz right- and left-looking sonar beams. New information appears at the top, and scrolls down the display.

Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows

200 kHz Sonar History Window

Upper Depth Range

Lower Depth Range

Side Beam View, Classic Layout

3 4

Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

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Slanted layout: This layout presents the two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down-looking sonar beam as three panels of historical data. This layout is presented as three slanted panels. New information appears on the right, and scrolls to the left.

In all of these layouts, the sonar information from the side-looking beams reveals bottom contour, structure and fish similar to the down-looking beam, but the area covered is to the left and right of the area shown in the down-looking portion, so you actually see more of the bottom. The distance covered by the right and left beams is based on the depth setting for the down-looking beam, up to a maximum of 160 feet.

Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Water Surface Line

Upper Depth Range

Lower Depth Range

Side Beam View, Slanted Layout

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Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

200 kHz Sonar History Window

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Bird's Eye View

Bird's Eye View shows a 3D perspective view of the track and the chart land contour from a point above and behind the boat (the eye point).

As the boat turns, the eye point moves to follow the boat. When you press the 4-WAY Cursor key in any of the Bird’s Eye Views, the position of the eye point will shift. This allows you to move and turn the eye point so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind the boat. Pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow keys on the 4-WAY Cursor key turns the eye point right or left, while pressing the UP arrow key moves the eye point forward, and pressing the DOWN arrow key moves the eye point backward.

Pressing the EXIT key moves the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.

NOTE: Only the standard configuration readouts are shown in the graphics. Readouts can be customized to suit your needs.

NOTE: If all selectable readout boxes are turned off below the Bird's Eye pane, the window will stretch to fill the whole vertical pane. See Navigation X-Press™ menu: Select Readouts for more information.

Bird's Eye View (Standard)

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Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Boat Icon

Cartography

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XTE (Cross Track Error):

Distance of Boat from Route

Depth

Next Waypoint

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured

in degrees from North

Bearing:

Direction to Destination Waypoint

measured in degrees from North

Boat Icon

Route

Off Course Limits

Cartography

Bird’s Eye View (Navigating)

Speed:

the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given

distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS

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Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View shows both the Chart and Bird’s Eye views in a combination split screen. You can perform any of the functions for either of these views, but only when the view you want to control is selected as the active side (see Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Active Side for more information). A green arrow points to the side that is active. You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen (see Navigation

X-Press™ Menu: Split Position for more information).

NOTE: See Bird’s Eye Views and Chart Views for more information about each side of this view.

NOTE: Only the standard configuration readouts are shown in the graphics. Readouts can be customized to

suit your needs.

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View (Standard)

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Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Cartography

Boat Icon

3D View Outline

Course Projection Line

Map Scale

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XTE (Cross Track Error):

Distance of Boat from Route

Depth

Next Waypoint

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured

in degrees from North

Bearing:

Direction to Destination Waypoint

measured in degrees from North

Chart Window

Cartography

3D View Outline

Boat Icon

Course Projection Line

Map Scale

Route

Bird’s Eye Window

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View (Navigating)

Speed:

the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given

distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS

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Chart View

Chart Views - The standard Chart, Chart No Readouts, and Chart/Chart Combo Views, as well as the Chart side of the Chart/Bird's Eye Combo View and the Chart/Bird's Eye Combo Instrument View, all show cartography from the built-in UniMap™ or an optional MMC/SD map for the area surrounding your current position. The current track (also known as the position history or breadcrumb trail) showing where the boat has been, along with saved tracks, waypoints, and the current route (when navigating), are overlaid on the chart. You can use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to shift/pan the chart to another area. You can use the ZOOM (+/-) keys to zoom in and out. You can use the INFO key to get information on the chart objects near the cursor as well as to view Screen Snapshots.

Decluttered Waypoints: Small blue icons with hidden waypoint names that replace regular waypoint icons as you zoom out. All waypoint icons that might otherwise overlap each other as you zoom out change into these small blue icons to help screen readability.

Chart View (Standard) with optional-purchase Navionics® Cartography

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Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Declutter Icons

Tra ck

Boat Icon

Course Projection Line

Waypoint

Cartography

Map Scale

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Cursor Info Box Track

Latitude and Longitude

Position of Cursor

Distance

to Cursor

Bearing

to Cursor

Depth

Boat Icon

Waypoint

Course Projection Line

Active Cursor

Declutter icons

Temp :

Water Surface Temperature

Speed:

Speed of Boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Cartography

Map Scale

Chart View (with Cursor) with optional-purchase Navionics® Cartography

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7 8

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XTE (Cross Track Error):

Distance of Boat from Route

Depth

Next Waypoint

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured

in degrees from North

Bearing:

Direction to Destination Waypoint

measured in degrees from North

Tra ck

Declutter Icons

Boat Icon

Course Projection Line

Route

Waypoint

Cartography

Map Scale

Chart View (Navigating) with optional-purchase Navionics® Cartography

Speed:

the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given

distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS

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Chart/Chart Combo View

Chart/Chart Combo View shows two versions of the Chart view in a combination split screen, so that you can see the position of the boat on one side while you zoom in or perform other functions on the other. You can perform any of the functions for the Chart view, but only on the side of the view you have selected as the active side (see Navigation X-Press™ Menu: Active Side for more information). A green arrow points to the side that is active. You can also adjust the size of the left side of a split screen (see Navigation

X-Press™ Menu: Split Position for more information).

NOTE: See Chart Views for more information about each side of this view.

Chart/Chart Combo View (Standard)

3 4

Depth

Temp :

water surface temperature

Speed:

speed of boat

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North

VLT:

Voltage

Cartography

Tra ck

Boat Icon

Course Projection Line

Map Scale

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XTE (Cross Track Error):

Distance of Boat from Route

Depth

Next Waypoint

Course:

the current direction the boat is traveling measured

in degrees from North

Bearing:

Direction to Destination Waypoint

measured in degrees from North

Cartography

Off Course Limits

Tra ck

Boat Icon

Course Projection Line

Route

Map Scale

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Chart/Chart Combo View (Navigating)

Speed:

the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given

distance, and is the speed measurement provided by GPS

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Humminbird 1157C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Thank You!

Table of Contents

1100 Series™ Introduction

How Sonar Works

How GPS and Cartography Work

MMC/SD Slot

Software Updates

Accessory Bus

Video and GPS Output Connectors

Installation Overview

Control Head Installation

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head

In-Dash Mounting the Control Head

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat

Transducer Installation Overview

Transom Transducer Installation

Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

GPS Receiver Installation

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem

Access Under Mounting Location

No Access Under Mounting Location

Getting Started - Using Your 1100 Series™

Powering Up the Control Head

What’s On the Sonar Display

Understanding Side Imaging

Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation

Key Functions

Views

Side Imaging View

Sonar View

Sonar Zoom View

Split Sonar View

Side/Sonar Combo View

Snapshot and Recording View

Side Beam View

Bird's Eye View

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View

Chart View

Chart/Chart Combo View