Humminbird 1198c SI Combo, 1158c DI, 1158c HD XD Combo Owner's Manual

Product Manual

Operations Manual

1158c Combo, 1158c DI Combo, & 1198c SI Combo

Thank You!

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #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 manual carefully in order to get full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird® product.

Contact ourCustomerResource Centerat1-800-633-1468or visit our Website at 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! The electronic chart in your Humminbird® unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.

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.

WARNING! Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed. Remove the unit cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph.

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

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Down Imaging™ Sonar

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only [1158c and 1198c SI only])

(1158c, 1198c SI)

(1158c DI only, XNT 9 DI T)

(1198c SI Combo models only)

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Universal Sonar 2 5

How GPS and Cartography Work 5

Fishing System Configuration 6

Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors.............................................................................................................. 7

Ethernet Connector...................................................................................................................................... 7

Accessory Bus.............................................................................................................................................. 8

Power On the Control Head 9

What’s on the Control Head 10

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Key Functions 11

POWER/LIGHT Key .................................................................................................................................... 11

VIEW Key .................................................................................................................................................. 11

MENU Key.................................................................................................................................................. 11

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

VIEW PRESET Keys .................................................................................................................................... 12

EXIT Key...................................................................................................................................................... 12

INFO Key .................................................................................................................................................... 13

MARK Key .................................................................................................................................................. 13

GOTO Key.................................................................................................................................................... 13

ZOOM (+/-) Keys........................................................................................................................................ 14

(RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)

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SD Memory Card Slots 15

Add Maps to Your Fishing System ............................................................................................................ 16

Update Software........................................................................................................................................ 16

Export Navigation Data.............................................................................................................................. 17

Table of Contents

What’s on the Sonar Display 18

Understanding the Sonar Display ............................................................................................................ 20

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ............................................................................................................ 20

SwitchFire™ .............................................................................................................................................. 21

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor................................................................................................................ 21

Instant Image Update................................................................................................................................ 21

Sonar Bottom Presentation ...................................................................................................................... 22

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

Understanding the Side Imaging® Display .............................................................................................. 26

Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage................................................................................................ 27

For Best Performance ................................................................................................................................ 28

On the Water Interpretation...................................................................................................................... 29

(1198c SI Combo models only)

What’s on the Down Imaging™ Display (1158c DI and 1198c SI Combo models only) 32

Understanding the Down Imaging™ Display .......................................................................................... 34

Interpreting the Display ............................................................................................................................ 34

Down Imaging™ Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................... 35

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor................................................................................................................ 35

Side Imaging® View

Down Imaging™ View

Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 44

Sonar Zoom View ...................................................................................................................................... 46

Split Sonar View ........................................................................................................................................ 48

Snapshot and Recording View

Side Beam View

Bird’s Eye View .......................................................................................................................................... 60

Chart View.................................................................................................................................................. 62

Combo Views ............................................................................................................................................ 64

Combo Views: Functions .......................................................................................................................... 64

Side Imaging®/Sonar Combo View

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View .................................................................................................................. 66

(1198c SI only)

(1158c DI and 1198c SI only)

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer required [1158c and 1198c SI only])

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(optional-purchase SD memory card required)

(1198c SI only)

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Chart/Chart Combo View .......................................................................................................................... 67

Chart/Sonar Combo View.......................................................................................................................... 68

Chart/Side Imaging® Combo View

Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View

Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View

Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View

Down Imaging™/Side Imaging®/Sonar Combo View

Chart Orientation ...................................................................................................................................... 74

(1198c SI only)

(1158c DI and 1198c SI only)

Viewing Cartography 74

Introduction to Navigation 76

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ................................................................................................................ 76

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint .............................................................................................................. 78

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position .......................................................................................................... 79

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .................................................................................................... 80

Save, Edit or Delete a Route .................................................................................................................... 83

Save or Clear a Current Track.................................................................................................................... 83

Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks ............................................................................................................ 84

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation .......................................................................................................... 85

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(1198c SI only)

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(1198c SI only)

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The Menu System 87

Start-Up Options Menu 88

Normal........................................................................................................................................................ 88

Simulator.................................................................................................................................................... 89

System Status ............................................................................................................................................ 90

Accessory Test............................................................................................................................................ 91

GPS Diagnostic View ................................................................................................................................ 92

X-Press™ Menu 93

Main Menu 94

Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 95

Note for all Menu Settings........................................................................................................................ 95

User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ............................................................................................................ 96

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Sonar X-Press™ Menu 98

Active Side

Split Position

Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................ 100

Upper Range

Lower Range ............................................................................................................................................ 101

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 101

Quad Layout

Bottom Lock

Bottom Range

Cancel Navigation

(Combo Views only)

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

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

(Sonar Zoom View only)

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

(only when Navigating)

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Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu

Active Side

Split Position

SI Side ...................................................................................................................................................... 104

SI Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 104

SI Enhance .............................................................................................................................................. 105

SI Range .................................................................................................................................................. 106

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 106

SI Colors .................................................................................................................................................. 106

Cancel Navigation

(Combo Views only)

(only when Navigating)

Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu

Active Side

Split Position

Down Sensitivity

Imaging Sensitivity

Upper Range

Lower Range ............................................................................................................................................ 109

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 110

SI Colors

Imaging Colors

Cancel Navigation

(Combo Views only)

(1198c SI only)

(1158c DI only)

(Advanced: Down Imaging™ Views only)

(1198c SI only)

............................................................................................................................ 110

(1158c DI only)

(only when Navigating)

(Side Imaging® Views only [1198c SI])

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(Down Imaging™ Views only [1158c DI and 1198c SI])

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Navigation X-Press™ Menu 111

Active Side

Split Position

Waypoint [Name]

Cursor to Waypoint

Save Current Track .................................................................................................................................. 113

Clear Current Track.................................................................................................................................. 113

Save Current Route

Skip Next Waypoint

Cancel Navigation

Cancel MOB Navigation

Remove Target

Remove Grid

Waypoint [Name]

(Combo Views only)

(Only with an active cursor on a waypoint)

(Chart or Combo View only)

(only when Navigating)

(only if a Target is Active)

(only if a Grid is Active)

(Most recently-created waypoint)

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(only when MOB Navigation is activated)

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Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu

Start Recording

Stop Recording

Delete Image

Delete All Images

Delete Recording

Delete All Recordings

Pings Per Second

Playback Speed

Stop Playback

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

(optional-purchase SD Card only)

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

(optional-purchase SD Card only)

(Snapshot and Recording View only)

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Alarms Menu Tab 120

Alarm Volume .......................................................................................................................................... 121

Depth Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 121

Fish ID Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 121

Low Battery Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 121

Aux. Temp Alarm

Temp. Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 122

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

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Table of Contents

Off Course Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 122

Arrival Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 123

Drift Alarm................................................................................................................................................ 123

Sonar Menu Tab 124

Beam Select ............................................................................................................................................ 125

Side View Frequency

Imaging Frequency

Surface Clutter ........................................................................................................................................ 127

SwitchFire™ ............................................................................................................................................ 127

Fish ID+™ ................................................................................................................................................ 128

Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................... 128

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window .......................................................................................................... 129

Sonar Colors ............................................................................................................................................ 130

Bottom View ............................................................................................................................................ 130

Zoom Width

83 kHz Sensitivity

455 kHz Sensitivity

Depth Lines

SI Range Lines

Noise Filter

Max Depth

Water Type

Transducer Select .................................................................................................................................... 134

Color Bar .................................................................................................................................................. 134

Temperature Graph

Imaging Colors

Down Imaging™ Beam Width

(Advanced)

(1198c SI only)

(1158c DI only)

(Sonar Zoom View only)

(Advanced, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar only)

(Advanced, with optional purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer)

(Advanced)

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

(Advanced, Side Imaging® View only)

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(Sonar View only, with Temperature input)

(1158c DI only)

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(Advanced, 1198c SI only)

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Navigation Menu Tab 135

Current Track............................................................................................................................................ 136

Saved Tracks ............................................................................................................................................ 136

Waypoints ................................................................................................................................................ 137

Table of Contents

Routes ...................................................................................................................................................... 138

Chart Orientation .................................................................................................................................... 138

North Reference ...................................................................................................................................... 138

Waypoint Decluttering

Trolling Grid Rotation .............................................................................................................................. 139

Trackpoint Interval .................................................................................................................................. 139

Track Min Distance

Track Color Range .................................................................................................................................... 139

Map Datum

Course Projection Line ............................................................................................................................ 140

3D View Outline ...................................................................................................................................... 140

Export All Nav Data ................................................................................................................................ 140

Delete All Nav Data

Continuous Navigation Mode ................................................................................................................ 140

GPS Receiver Override

SI Navigation

(Advanced)

............................................................................................................................ 140

(Advanced)

(Side Imaging® models only [1198c SI])

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Chart Menu Tab 142

Lat/Lon Grid ............................................................................................................................................ 143

Navaids on Bird’s Eye View .................................................................................................................... 143

Chart Select.............................................................................................................................................. 143

Set Simulation Position

Set Map Offset

Clear Map Offset

Shaded Depth .......................................................................................................................................... 144

Chart Detail Level

Map Borders ............................................................................................................................................ 145

Spot Soundings

Contour Lines

Depth Colors

Depth Highlight

Depth Highlight Range (+/-)

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

(Advanced)

(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only)

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

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(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

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Water Level Offset

Shallow Water Highlight

Lake List

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

.............................................................................. 147

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Setup Menu Tab 148

Sound Volume.......................................................................................................................................... 149

Units - Depth............................................................................................................................................ 149

Units - Temp

Units - Distance

Units - Speed

User Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 149

Language

Triplog Reset

Restore Defaults ...................................................................................................................................... 150

Select Readouts

Select Nav Readouts

Depth Offset

Aux. Temp Offset

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

(Advanced, Non-Navigation Mode)

(Advanced)

................................................................................................................ 149

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(Advanced, Navigation Mode)

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Temp. Offset

Speed Calibration

Local Time Zone

Daylight Saving Time

Position Format

Time Format

Date Format

Digits Format

NMEA Output

Sonar ........................................................................................................................................................ 156

Demonstration.......................................................................................................................................... 156

Video Out

(Advanced)

(Advanced, International only)

(Advanced)

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

(Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only)

(Advanced)

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

(Advanced)

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Views Menu Tab 157

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Accessories Menu Tab 158

Screen Snapshot

(optional-purchase AIS equipment only)

AIS

Troubleshooting 163

1100 Series™ Doesn’t Power Up ............................................................................................................ 163

1100 Series™ Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ........................................................ 163

Display Problems ......................................................................................................................................164

Finding the Cause of Noise ......................................................................................................................165

1-Year Limited Warranty 166

Humminbird® Service Policy 167

Returning Your Unit for Service 168

1100 Series™ Fishing System Accessories 169

Specifications 171

Glossary 176

(optional-purchase SD Cards only)

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Appendix A - Transducer Mounting Template: XHS 9 HDSI 180 T 182

Contact Humminbird® 183

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 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 humminbird.com to order these accessories online or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

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® 1158c Combo: Ultra wide screen Fishing System with DualBeam PLUS™ sonar and chartplotting. GPS receiver included.

• Humminbird® 1158c DI Combo: Ultra wide screen Fishing System with Down Imaging™ Sonar, traditional 2D sonar, and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 1198c SI Combo: Ultra wide screen Fishing System with Side Imaging® Sonar, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar, Down Imaging™ Sonar, and chartplotting. 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.

Introduction

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.

Introduction

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.

High Definition Side Imaging® Sonar

60 Degree Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage = 1 x Depth

60˚

20˚

200kHz

83kHz

60°

83kHz

20°

200kHz

6°

55kHz

6°

55kHz

180 Degree Total Coverage

(1198c SI Combo models only)

Your 1198c 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 480 feet wide (240 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 the Side Imaging® Display for more information.

The Side Imaging® transducer also provides down imaging displays on the screen. See What’s on the Down Imaging™ Display for more information.

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(1158c, 1198c SI)

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.

Introduction

Down Imaging™ Sonar

35° 60° 20° 35°

455 kHz

83 kHz

200 kHz

90 Degree Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage = 2 x Depth

6°

75°

25°

455kHz

200kHz

55kHz

5°

800kHz

75 Degree Total Coverage

ottom Coverage = 1 x Depth

(1158c DI only, XNT 9 DI T)

Your 1158c DI Fishing System uses Down Imaging™ technology. The Down Imaging™ transducer scans the water with razor-thin, highdefinition beams. The beams are wide (side to side) but very thin front to back.

The Down Imaging™ beams can be operated at two frequencies: 455 kHz (75°) or 800 kHz (45°). Select 455 kHz for the best overall image quality and depth. Select 800 kHz for the sharpest image. See Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu: Imaging Frequency for more information.

The transducer also uses conical beams to provide data in traditional 2D format (see What’s on the Sonar View). Select 455 kHz for a narrowly focused 16° center beam, or select 200 kHz for a wider 25° beam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Beam Select).

Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions and transducer installation.

Introduction

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only [1158c and 1198c SI only])

Your Fishing System supports the optionalpurchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer. QuadraBeam PLUS™ sonar provides a 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 Fishing System also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and chartplotting. It uses GPS and sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater information.

GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio signals to the earth. 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.

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.

The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the 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

See Chart View and SD Memory Card Slots: Add Maps to Your Fishing System for more information.

Introduction

Fishing System Configuration

The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations that will influence the installation. The accessory bus, video output, ethernet connector, and RS 232 connectors allow you to expand your Fishing System capabilities. As you expand the configuration, the menu options that correspond with the connected accessory will be added to the menu system.

Please read all instructions that are relevant for your configuration before beginning the installation process. See the Humminbird® installation guide for details.

The 1100 Series™ has a wide variety of configurations.

8 10

Accessory Bus

Power

Temp/Speed

Temperature

Speed through water Video Out

“Y” Cable

5 6

Fishing System Configuration

GPS Receiver

WeatherSense®

Transducer

RS 232

6 7 8 9

1100 Series™ Rear View

RS 232

Power

Communications/GPS

Video Out

Ethernet

Temp/Speed

Transducer

NOTE: Accessories connected to the RS 232 or Video-Out connectors require a separate power source.

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Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors

Your unit has a built-in Video Out connector and a dual RS 232 connector, which can be used with optional-purchase equipment such as AIS (Automatic Identification System). 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 Menu Tab: Video Out for more information.

NOTE: To purchase a connectioncable for an optional-purchase AIS, visitour Web siteathumminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

NOTE: Accessories connected to the RS 232 or Video-Out connectors require a separate power source.

Ethernet Connector

Your unit has a built-in Ethernet connector so that you can network two Humminbird® units. When you connect the units together using the optional-purchase Humminbird® Ethernet cable, data is shared across the two units and additional menu options are added to the Menu System. See the Ethernet Operations Manual for details.

NOTE: The Ethernet cablerequiresa separate purchase. VisitourWeb site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details.

Fishing System Configuration

Accessory Bus

Use the Accessory Bus to expand the functionality of your Fishing System. Accessories plug directly into the Fishing System and enable advanced features such as WeatherSense® and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver.

When an accessory is plugged into the Fishing System, additional functions will be added to the menu system automatically. See Accessories Menu Tab and Fishing System

Accessory Bus

NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense® and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver require separate purchases. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for details.

Accessories in this manual. Also, see the accessory’s operations manual for additional details.

Fishing System Configuration

Power On the Control Head

Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird® control head.

1100 Series™ Title Screen

1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.

2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.

3. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Normal (if there is a transducer attached to the control head), or Simulator (if there isn’t a transducer attached to the control head).

NOTE: See Start-Up Options Menu for more information.

• If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishing System can be used on the water.

• If a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option, the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted.

• In Simulator you can learn how to use your control head and save settings in advance for later use.

Power On

What’s on the Control Head

Your 1100 Series™ user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and situation-specific, customizable menus allows you to control what you see on the color display. Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions, Views, and The Menu System for more information.

Screen

ZOOM (+/-) Keys

VIEW Key

4-WAYCursorControl Key (LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN) View Preset Keys

INFO Key SD Card Slots

MENU Key POWER/LIGHTKey

6 7

MARK Key

GOTOKey

EXIT Key

7 8

9 10 11 12 14

What’s on the Control Head

Key Functions

Your Fishing System has a set of easy to use keys that give you flexibility and control over your fishing experience.

POWER/LIGHT Key

The POWER/LIGHT key is used to power the Fishing System on and off. You can also use the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.

Power On the Control Head: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on the unit. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.

Power Off the Control Head: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds. A message will appear to indicate how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and any menu settings will be saved, your Fishing System should always be turned off using the POWER/LIGHT key.

Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background Color: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Background submenu. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control 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 submenu.

NOTE: Your control head will start up with the backlight on and will automatically turn it off to conserve power.

VIEW Key

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

MENU Key

The MENU key is used to access the menu system. See The Menu System for more information.

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 in any view to access the X-Press™ Menu, which provides frequently-used menu settings that correspond with the current view or navigation mode.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice in any view to access the Main Menu, which is organized under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly.

Key Functions

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

(RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)

The 4-WAY Cursor Control key has multiple functions, which depend on the view, menu, or situation.

• Menu Selection: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting. The changes will be activated and saved immediately.

• Freeze Frame: In Sonar View, Side Imaging® View, and Down Imaging™ View, press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the active cursor to a location on the screen. A cursor dialog box will display to show the depth of the location you choose.

• Active Cursor: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the active cursor will appear on the screen.

• Chart Views: The 4-WAY Cursor Control key also pans the charts and highlights decluttered waypoint icons.

NOTE: In 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.

• Bird’s Eye View: The 4-WAY Cursor Control key controls the motion of the eye point.

• Snapshot and Recording View: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight a recording icon, and then press the RIGHT Cursor key to start recording playback. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to control the speed of playback.

VIEW PRESET Keys

The VIEW PRESET keys are used to save your three favorite views for quick retrieval. Instead of using the VIEW key to cycle through all the views to find the one you want, you can program the VIEW PRESET keys to display a specific view immediately. See Views for more information.

EXIT Key

The EXIT key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation.

• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.

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

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

• From any view, press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views in reverse order.

• If Freeze Frame is active, press the EXIT key to return to a scrolling display.

• If the Cursor is active, press the EXIT key to remove the cursor from the display.

Key Functions

INFO Key

The INFO key has multiple functions, which depend on the active view and situation.

Chart Views: Press the INFO key while in any navigation view to display information about objects that are near the active cursor. If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will be displayed. See Views: Viewing Cartography for more information.

Screen Snapshots: In Chart views, highlight a screen snapshot or recording icon and press the Info key. Select Chart Info or View Snapshot from the submenu. See Snapshot and Recording View for more information.

MARK Key

Press the MARK key while in any view to mark the position of a waypoint. The MARK key function is available if the GPS receiver is connected.

• Active Cursor: The waypoint will be marked at the cursor location.

• Without Active Cursor: The waypoint will be marked at the boat location.

• If Screen Snapshot is active, a waypoint will be created, and a screen snapshot will also be saved to the optional-purchase SD card (see Views: Snapshot and Recording

View). Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature.

NOTE: If Screen Snapshot is enabled but there is not a 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.

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

GOTO Key

The GOTO key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation.

• Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key while in any view to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint.

• Without Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key to display the saved waypoints list, and then highlight a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to begin navigation.

• Man Overboard: Press and hold the GOTO key for more than 1.5 seconds to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function. Once MOB is activated, any current navigation will be cancelled and the current route will be discarded without notification (see Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation).

Key Functions

ZOOM (+/-) Keys

The Zoom keys function in different ways which depend on the view displayed.

• Navigation Views or the Sonar Zoom View: Press the +/- ZOOM key to change the scale of the view to appear closer or farther away.

• Side Imaging® View or Down Imaging™ View: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor to a position on the screen. Press the + ZOOM key to magnify your selection. Press the -Zoom key to decrease the scale.

NOTE: The cursor must be active for the zoom feature to work in the Side Imaging® or Down Imaging™ View.

Key Functions

SD Memory Card Slots

The two SD card slots on your control head can be used with SD cards (optional-purchase required) to add detailed charts to your Fishing System, update your Fishing System software, or export navigation data from your Fishing System.

Inserting an SD Card

into the Card Slot

NOTE: The SD Cards require a separate purchase. For more information, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

To insert an SD memory card:

1. Remove the SD memory card slot cover.

2. Position the SD memory card so that the label faces the left side of the unit, and insert the card into the slot. Press down on the card until it clicks into place.

3. Close the slot cover and turn the knob just 1/4 of a turn to close. Do NOT overtighten, as this will not improve water resistance and may damage the cover.

4. To Remove: Press the SD memory card into the slot and then release. The card will eject, and you can then pull the card from the slot.

NOTE: Do not leave the SD slot cover open. The slot covershould always be closedto prevent water damage to the unit.

SD Card Slots

Add Maps to Your Fishing System

Your Fishing System includes a built-in Contour XD™ or UniMap™ with a more detailed map of North America (Domestic models) or a detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia, including Australia and New Zealand (International models).

You can also purchase SD cards with additional chart information for a particular location.

NOTE: The SD Cards require a separate purchase. Your Fishing system supports LakeMaster® and Navionics® Cartography on SD card media.

NOTE: The 1100 Series™ supports Navionics® Gold, HotMaps™, HotMaps™ Premium, and Platinum™ Cartography on SD card media. The 1100 Series™ does not support Navionics® Classic Charts.

• Auto Select: When you install the SD card in your control head, your Fishing System will retrieve the chart and display it automatically.

• Chart Select: You can also choose which chart to display with the Chart Select menu option in the Chart Menu Tab. Choose Right (card slot) or Left (card slot) to select the SD card you’d like to use (see Chart Menu Tab: Chart Select).

• Chart Layers: You can customize your Navigation Views by selecting which chart layers to display or hide (see Chart Menu Tab: Chart Detail Level).

• Map Borders: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor within a map border, and press the ZOOM + key to view the different map (see Chart Menu Tab: Map Borders).

• Menu Options: The Chart Menu Tab will change to display menu options that correspond with the active chart (see Chart Menu Tab).

Update Software

Set up an online account at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird® news and software upgrades for your Fishing System. You can also download HumminbirdPC™ from your account, which allows you to manage your waypoints, routes, and tracks on your personal computer.

Required Equipment: Personal computer with Internet access, a formatted SD memory card, and a USB Memory Card Reader.

NOTE: To purchase the USB Memory Card Reader (AS CR) visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468. Our Customer Resource Center will also assist you with any questions you might have about updating your Humminbird® Fishfinder.

SD Card Slots

To update the control head software:

1. Install a formatted SD memory card into the card reader connected to your PC.

2. Register your Fishing System: Log on to humminbird.com. Click My Account. Set up a new account.

3. Download: From My Account\My Profile\My Equipment, click the file name of the latest software update [unit name (version #)].

• Read the instructions in the dialog box and click Download.

• Follow the prompts to save the software file directly to the SD Card.

4. Install the SD card with the updated software file into the control head card slot.

5. Power on your Fishfinder. The control head will recognize the new software and run through a series of prompts to confirm software installation.

Export Navigation Data

You can export all saved tracks, waypoints, and routes from your Fishing System to an optionalpurchase SD memory card.

To export all navigation data:

1. Make sure that an optional-purchase SD memory card is installed in the slot.

2. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Navigation tab is selected.

3. Highlight Export All Nav Data and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The Confirm dialog box will appear. To confirm export, press the RIGHT Cursor key once more. To cancel export, press the LEFT Cursor key.

NOTE: If an SD memorycard is not installed, an errormessage will be displayed. Insertthe SD memory card and try again.

NOTE: The SD memory cards and USB Memory Card Reader require separate purchases. The USB Memory Card Reader accessory can be used in conjunction with your personal computer to view and organize your exported navigation data. To purchase this accessory, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468.

SD Card Slots

What’s on the Sonar Display

The Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent

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

Cursor - Available in Freeze Frame and can be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor. The Latitude and Longitude of the cursor position, the distance to travel to the cursor position, and the bearing to the cursor position are shown with a GPS receiver attached. Cursor information is displayed at the top of the screen.

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.

What’s on the Sonar Display

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