Humminbird 898c SI, 409010-1, 998c SI, 958c, 408710-1 User Manual

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Thank You!

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Introduction 1

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

High Definition Side Imaging® Sonar DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Universal Sonar 2 ......................................................................................................................4

How GPS and Cartography Work............................................................................................4

Fishing System Configuration..................................................................................................5

Accessory Bus ..........................................................................................................................5

Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors..........................................................................................6

(858c, 898c SI, 958c, 998c SI)..........................................................3

(898c SI and 998c SI only)............................................2

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only) ..........3

Installation Overview 6

Control Head Installation 6

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head........................................................................................7

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat......................................................11

Transducer Installation Overview 12

858c & 958c Transom Mount Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only) 13

Overview..................................................................................................................................13

Locating the transducer mounting location..........................................................................14

Preparing the Mounting Location ........................................................................................15

Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting................................................................16

Routing the Cable ..................................................................................................................20

Test and Finish the Installation..............................................................................................21

Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)..............................................................................23

858c & 958c Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only) 24

Locating the transducer mounting location ........................................................................24

Trial installation ......................................................................................................................25

Routing the cable....................................................................................................................26

Permanently mounting the transducer ................................................................................26

898c SI & 998c SI Transom Mount Transducer Installation

Side Imaging Transducer, XHS 9 HDSI 180T (898c SI or 998c SI only) 27

Overview..................................................................................................................................28

Locating transducer mounting location................................................................................28

Mounting the transducer bracket to the boat......................................................................29

Attaching the pivot to the transducer ..................................................................................30

Mounting the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket ....................................................30

Adjusting the running position of the transducer................................................................31

Routing the cable....................................................................................................................32

Testing the installation ..........................................................................................................33

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation 33

Trolling Motor Transducer Options........................................................................................33

Test and Finish the Transducer Installation ..........................................................................33

GPS Receiver Installation Overview 34

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem........................................................35

Access Under Mounting Location ........................................................................................36

No Access Under Mounting Location ..................................................................................36

Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation............................................37

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Testing the System Installation 38

Power On the Control Head 39

What’s on the Control Head 39

Key Functions 40

POWER/LIGHT Key..................................................................................................................40

VIEW Key ................................................................................................................................40

MENU Key ..............................................................................................................................40

4-WAY Cursor Control Key (RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)................................41

VIEW PRESET Keys ................................................................................................................41

EXIT Key ..................................................................................................................................41

INFO Key ................................................................................................................................42

MARK Key................................................................................................................................42

GOTO Key ................................................................................................................................42

ZOOM (+/-) Keys ....................................................................................................................42

Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots 43

Add Maps to Your Fishing System ........................................................................................43

Update Software ....................................................................................................................44

Export Navigation Data ..........................................................................................................44

What’s on the Sonar Display 45

Understanding the Sonar Display..........................................................................................46

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ........................................................................................46

SwitchFire™ ............................................................................................................................46

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor............................................................................................47

Instant Image Update ............................................................................................................47

Sonar Bottom Presentation....................................................................................................47

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display (898c SI and 998c SI only) 48

Understanding the Side Imaging® Display ..........................................................................49

Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage............................................................................50

For Best Performance ............................................................................................................51

On the Water Interpretation ..................................................................................................51

Side Imaging® View Down Imaging™ View

Sonar View ..............................................................................................................................57

Sonar Zoom View....................................................................................................................58

Split Sonar View......................................................................................................................59

Snapshot and Recording View Side Beam View

Bird’s Eye View........................................................................................................................67

Chart View ..............................................................................................................................68

Combo Views ..........................................................................................................................69

Combo Views: Functions........................................................................................................69

Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View................................................................................................70

Chart/Chart Combo View ......................................................................................................70

Chart/Sonar Combo View ......................................................................................................71

Chart/Side Imaging Combo View Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

(optional-purchase MMC/SD card required)

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer required)

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View Down Imaging™/Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View

View Orientation ....................................................................................................................74

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

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Viewing Cartography 74

Introduction to Navigation 76

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

Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint ..........................................................................................77

Navigate to a Waypoint or Position ......................................................................................78

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid ................................................................................78

Save, Edit or Delete a Route ..................................................................................................79

Save or Clear a Current Track ................................................................................................80

Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks ........................................................................................80

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation........................................................................................81

The Menu System 82

Start-Up Options Menu 82

Simulator ................................................................................................................................83

System Status ........................................................................................................................83

Self Test ..................................................................................................................................83

Accessory Test ........................................................................................................................84

GPS Diagnostic View..............................................................................................................84

X-Press™ Menu 85

Main Menu 85

Quick Tips for the Main Menu ..............................................................................................86

Note for all Menu Settings ....................................................................................................86

User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ........................................................................................87

Sonar X-Press™ Menu 88

Active Side Split Position

Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................89

Upper Range

Lower Range ..........................................................................................................................90

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................90

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

(Side Imaging Views only [898c SI, 998c SI])

Active Side Split Position

SI Side......................................................................................................................................93

SI Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................93

SI Enhance ..............................................................................................................................93

SI Range ..................................................................................................................................94

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................94

SI Colors ..................................................................................................................................94

(Combo Views only)

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Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu

(Down Imaging™ Views only [898c SI, 998c SI])

Active Side Split Position

(Combo Views only)

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Down Sensitivity ....................................................................................................................96

Upper Range

(Advanced: Down Imaging™ Views only)

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Lower Range ..........................................................................................................................97

Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................97

SI Colors ..................................................................................................................................97

Cancel Navigation

(only when Navigating)

............................................................................97

Navigation X-Press™ Menu 98

Active Side Split Position Waypoint [Name] Cursor to Waypoint

Save Current Track ..................................................................................................................99

Clear Current Track ................................................................................................................99

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

(Snapshot and Recording View only)

Start Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................102

Stop Recording Delete Image

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only) ......................................................102

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ........102

Delete All Images

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Delete Recording

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Delete All Recordings

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Pings Per Second

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Playback Speed

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only)............................103

Stop Playback

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Card only) ........................................................104

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Alarms Menu Tab 105

Depth Alarm..........................................................................................................................105

Fish ID Alarm ........................................................................................................................105

Low Battery Alarm................................................................................................................106

Aux. Temp Alarm

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

Temp. Alarm ..........................................................................................................................106

Off Course Alarm ..................................................................................................................106

Arrival Alarm..........................................................................................................................107

Drift Alarm ............................................................................................................................107

Alarm Tone ............................................................................................................................107

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Sonar Menu Tab 108

Beam Select..........................................................................................................................108

Side View Frequency

(Side Imaging® and Down Imaging™ Views only [898c SI, 998c SI]) ................................

109

Surface Clutter......................................................................................................................109

SwitchFire™ ..........................................................................................................................109

Fish ID+™..............................................................................................................................110

Fish ID Sensitivity..................................................................................................................110

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window ......................................................................................111

Sonar Colors..........................................................................................................................111

Bottom View..........................................................................................................................111

Zoom Width

(Sonar Zoom View only)

83 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced)

..................................................................................112

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455 kHz Sensitivity

(Advanced, with optional purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer) ..................................

Depth Lines Noise Filter Max Depth Water Type

(Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced) (Advanced)

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Transducer Select..................................................................................................................114

Color Bar................................................................................................................................115

Temperature Graph

(Sonar View only, with Temperature input)

Down Imaging™ Beam Width

(Advanced)

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

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Navigation Menu Tab 116

Current Track ........................................................................................................................116

Saved Tracks..........................................................................................................................117

Waypoints..............................................................................................................................117

Routes....................................................................................................................................118

Chart Orientation ..................................................................................................................118

North Reference....................................................................................................................118

Waypoint Decluttering

(Advanced)

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Trolling Grid Rotation............................................................................................................119

Trackpoint Interval ................................................................................................................119

Track Min Distance

(Advanced)

............................................................................................119

Track Color Range ................................................................................................................119

Map Datum

(Advanced)

........................................................................................................120

Course Projection Line..........................................................................................................120

3D View Outline....................................................................................................................120

Export All Nav Data Delete All Nav Data

(Advanced) (Advanced)

..........................................................................................120

Continuous Navigation Mode..............................................................................................120

GPS Receiver Override

(Advanced)

......................................................................................120

Chart Menu Tab 121

Lat/Lon Grid ..........................................................................................................................121

Navaids on Bird’s Eye View..................................................................................................121

Chart Select ..........................................................................................................................121

Set Simulation Position Set Map Offset Clear Map Offset

Shaded Depth ......................................................................................................................122

Chart Detail Level

(Advanced)

(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only)

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

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Map Borders..........................................................................................................................123

Spot Soundings

(optional-purchase Navionics® charts only)

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NVB Chart Preference ........................................................................................................124

Contour Lines Depth Colors Depth Highlight Depth Highlight Range (+/-) Water Level Offset Shallow Water Highlight Lake List

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only) ........................

(optional-purchase LakeMaster® charts only)

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Setup Menu Tab 126

Units - Depth ........................................................................................................................126

Units - Temp Units - Distance Units - Speed

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

User Mode ............................................................................................................................127

Language Triplog Reset

(International only)

(with Speed input only)

Restore Defaults....................................................................................................................127

Select Readouts Depth Offset Aux. Temp Offset Temp. Offset Speed Calibration

(Advanced)

(Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only)

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Local Time Zone

Daylight Saving Time

Position Format

Time Format

Date Format

Digits Format

NMEA Output

(Advanced)

(Advanced, International only)

(Advanced)

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(Advanced)

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Sonar......................................................................................................................................131

Demonstration ......................................................................................................................131

Sound Control ......................................................................................................................131

Video Out ..............................................................................................................................131

Views Menu Tab 132

Accessories Menu Tab 132

Screen Snapshot

AIS

(optional-purchase AIS equipment only)

(optional-purchase MMC/SD Cards only)

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Troubleshooting 136

Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up ......................................................................................136

Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached ................................136

Display Problems 137

Finding the Cause of Noise 138

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1-Year Limited Warranty 139

Humminbird® Service Policy 139

Fishing System Accessories 141

Specifications 142

Glossary 144

Appendix A

Side Imaging® Transducer Mounting Template (XHS 9 HDSI 180 T)

Contact Humminbird® 150

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: Some of the entries in this Table of Contents 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.

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Introduction

Your Humminbird® Fishing System is configured as follows:

• Humminbird® 858c Combo: Wide Screen Fishing System with

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 898c SI Combo: Wide Screen Fishing System with

Side Imaging® Sonar, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar, and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 958c Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System with

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

• Humminbird® 998c SI Combo: Ultra Wide Screen Fishing System

with Side Imaging® Sonar, DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar, and Chartplotting. GPS Receiver included.

How Sonar Works

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

Your 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 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.

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

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.

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The sound pulses are transmitted at various

60°

3kHz

20°

200kHz

86°

55kHz

86°

55kHz

frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for

High Definition Side Imaging

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

® Sonar

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 898c SI Combo and 998c SI Combo use 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

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

to each side), with a typical depth performance of 150 feet when the Side Imaging® Sonar frequency is set for 455kHz. 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.

capability.

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DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

90° Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage=2 x Depth

35° 60° 20° 35°

455 kHz 455 kHz

83 kHz

200 kHz

(858c, 898c SI, 958c, 998c SI)

The 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.

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)

Your Fishing System supports the optional-purchase 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.

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Universal Sonar 2

Your Fishing System supports Universal Sonar 2, a state-of-the-art, integrated and protected transducer that is built into the lower unit of Minnkota 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.

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:

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.

Introduction

• 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 Introduction to Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots: Add Maps to Your Fishing System for more information.

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Video Out

RS 232 Connector

Power

Temperature

Speed

The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations

SmartCast® Wireless Sonar Link

Sonar Transducer with Temperature

Optional “Y” Cable

GPS Receiver

WeatherSense®

Fishing System Configuration

The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations that will influence the installation. The accessory bus, video output, 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.

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®, SmartCast®, and the AS WX 1 Satellite Weather Receiver.

Accessory Bus

NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense®, SmartCast®, 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.

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 Accessories in this manual. Also, see the

accessory’s operations manual for additional details.

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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.

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Installation Overview

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 cable as far as practical from the antenna cable of VHF radios or tachometer cables to reduce the possibility of interference. The transducer and GPS receiver cables 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 control head (choose gimbal or in-dash mounting, where in-dash mounting requires a separate purchase)

• Installing the transducer (choose the installation method that matches your transducer)

• Installing the GPS Receiver (if included)

• Testing the complete installation and locking the transducer position

NOTE: Accessories may require a separate purchase. 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.

RS 232

Video Output

Power

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

Installation Introduction

Temp/Speed

Communications/GPS

Transducer

You have two choices for mounting your control head, Gimbal mounting, where you use a surface on the boat, such as the dash, to mount the control head so that it canbe tilted up or down, or In-dash mounting, which requires a separate purchase.

Control Head Installation

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Gimbal Mounting the Control Head

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

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 control head to the mount. Repeat step 2 for the other side.

Washer

Gimbal Knob

Gimbal Bracket

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.

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 knock-out holes in 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.

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.

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

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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.

NOTE: Go to the installation instructions applicable to your transducer, 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 humminbird.com.

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Mounting Screws

Washer

Gimbal Mounting Bracket

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 hole cover over the mounting surface hole, then use it to mark the position of the two mounting screws.

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Remove the hole cover, drill the two mounting holes using a 9/64" bit. Do not install the hole cover at this time.

Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket

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, 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. 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. Place the hole cover over the mounting bracket cable pass through-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/disconnecting the cables.

Gimbal Bracket

Hole Cover

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Cables Routed Behind Mounting Bracket

1 2

3 4

Power

Temp/Speed

Communications/GPS

Transducer

Cable Collector Insert

Gimbal Bracket

Grommet

Hole Cover

9. 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.

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Cable Collector Insert

Screws

Cable Collector Cover

Tab on Insert

Slot on Cover

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Plug Cable Connector Assembly to

GROUNDGROUND

POSITIVEPOSITIVE

Back of Control Head

10. While holding cables in place in the cable collector insert, thread the cables through the slot in the bottom of the cable collector cover, line up the cable collector insert and cover, then slide the cover into place on the insert.

NOTE: The tab on the Cable Collector insert goes into the slot on the cover.

11. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillips screws provided.

12. Place the control head back onto the mounting bracket. Plug in the cable collector assembly to the back of the control head. Cable connectors and cable sockets are keyed to prevent reverse installation, so be careful not to force the connectors into the wrong sockets. Once the cable collector and all cables are plugged into the back of the control head, lock the assembly into place by threading the knurled screw into the threaded insert on the back of the housing. 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® control head is now ready for operation.

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.

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

You are now ready to install the transducer. Find the section that refers to your specific transducer installation method.

Transducer Installation Overview

Proceed to the installation section that matches your transducer type. Your choices are as follows:

• 858c, 958c: DualBeam PLUS™ (XNT 9 20 T), Transom Mount

• 858c, 958c: DualBeam PLUS™ (XNT 9 20 T), Inside the Hull Mount

• 898c SI, 998c SI: Side Imaging® (XHS 9 HDSI 180T), Transom Mount

• All units: Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

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.

If the included transducer will not work for your application, you may

NOTE:

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 humminbird.com.

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858c & 958c Transom Mount Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only)

The DualBeam PLUS™ transducer uses a Two Piece Kick-up transducer mounting bracket.

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

Overview

If you will be installing a DualBeam PLUS™ 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 as follows:

• Locate the 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.

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.

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1. Locating the transducer mounting location

15”

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).

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

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Step Rib

Stepped Hull

• 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.

Level

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

and not in line with trailer bunks or rollers.

Deadrise Angle

• 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.

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• 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, such as an Inside the Hull Transducer (see Inside the Hull Transducer Installation).

• 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.

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

NOTE: The hydrodynamicshape 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 highspeed 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 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

Level

1/4” for fiberglass 1/8” for aluminum

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.

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-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

Transom Angle (°)

Bead Alignment

Number

142531425

25 26 27328 29 30

Measured Distance (x)

1.1cm 1/2“

0.0 cm 0“

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“

12.9cm5“14.9cm 5 7/8“

16.9cm 6 5/8“

Using the Mounting Bracket to Mark the Initial Drill Holes

Fourth Hole

Mark Initial Drill Holes

Third Hole

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.

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...

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.

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.

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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.

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Measuring the Transom Angle

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.

Transducer Knuckle Positions

Knuckle

Ratchets Placed in Position 1

Beads

Ratchet

Plumb line

Transom Angle in degrees (°)

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

Measured Distance (X)

Weight

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.

Rib at position 1

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

Bead

Rib

Ratchet

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Inserting the Pivot Bolt

Inserting the Pivot Arm Assembly into

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.

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.

Mounting the Assembly to the Transom

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.

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Adjusting the Initial Transducer Angle

One click too high

Correctly aligned (transducer side seam aligned with boat bottom)

Trailing edge

Leading edge

One click too low

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.

Adjusting the Transducer

Mounting Position

Leveling the Mounting

Assembly Horizontally

Level

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.

Seam aligned with boat hull

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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

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.

Routing the Cable

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 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.

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Storing Excess Cable

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.

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.

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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.

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 marinegrade 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.

Fully Tighten All Three

Mounting Screws

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.

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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.

Marking the Fourth Drill Hole

for Optional Lock Down

Fourth Hole

Mark Initial Drill Holes

Third Hole

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.

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.

Fully Tighten All Three

Mounting Screws

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!

4. Snap the pivot back down. Install

#8 x 1" wood screw into the 4th hole to lock down the pivot arm. Handtighten only!

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858c & 958c Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

DualBeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858c and 958c only)

NOTE: Your transducer may not look exactly like the transducer shown in the

illustrations, but it will mount in exactly the same way.

NOTE: Do NOT install the Side Imaging® transducer inside the hull, as the side looking beams cannot penetrate the hull. Only the DualBeam PLUS™ transducer can be mounted inside the hull.

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 humminbird.com for more information.

There are several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transducer inside the hull. They are as follows:

• Locate transducer mounting location

• Perform a trial installation

• Route the transducer cable

• Permanently mount the transducer

1. Locating 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.

• 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.

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Areas of Possible Turbulence

Stepped 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

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Step Rib

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.

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.

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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 performance 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. Routing 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 mounting 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.

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.

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

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898c SI & 998c SI Transom Mount Transducer Installation

Side Imaging®Transducer, XHS 9 HDSI 180T (898c SI or 998c SI only)

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.

Transducer Mount Position

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.

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.

NOTE: Due to the wide variety of hulls, only general instructions are presented in thisinstallation guide.Each boat hull represents a unique set of requirementsthat should be evaluated prior to installation. It is important to read the instructions completely and understand the mountingguidelines beforebeginning installation.

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 humminbird.com.

NOTE: When drilling holesin fiberglass hulls, it is best to start with a smaller bit and

use progressivelylargerdrill bits to reduce the chance of chipping or flakingthe outer coating.

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.

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Overview

If you will be installing a Side Imaging® 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 two-piece metal and plastic bracket assembly. Thereare several procedures you will have to perform in order to install a transom-mounted transducer. They are:

1. Locating the 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:

• 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

Areas of Possible Turbulence

Rivets Strakes

Transom Hull

Transom Mount - Side Imaging®

Stepped Hull

Step Rib

• It is very important to locate thetransducer inan area which is relatively free of turbulent water. As a boat moves through the water, turbulence is generatedby the weight of the boat, and the thrust of the propeller(s)

- either clockwise or counter-clockwise. This turbulent water is normally confined toareas immediately aftof 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" (380 mm) to the side of the propeller(s).

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

Mounting 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 counterclockwise 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.

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.

Attaching the Bracket

15” (380 mm) from prop(s)

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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.) Insertthe three #10 - 1" long screws intothe drilled holes, but do not completely tighten.

Attaching 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 ears, between the pivot and the ears. 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.

Mounting 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.

Insert the square nuts

Toothed Washer

Pivot

Machine Screw

Transom Mount - Side Imaging®

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

Attach the Pivot

Screw

Headed Pin

Allen Wrench

Nylon Washer

Stainless Washer

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Adjusting 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.

Normal Cavitation Cavitation that will cause

erratic sonar readings

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 re-tighten 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

Tighten the Mounting

Screws

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.

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Routing the 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

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.

2. If you will be routing the cable through a hole in the transom, drill a 5/8" diameter (16 mm) 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.

Routing the Cable

5/8” Hole

3. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and use it as a guide to mark the two escutcheon plate mounting

Escutcheon

Plate

holes. Remove the plate, drill two 9/64" (3.5 mm) holes, then fill both holes with marine-

Cable Clamp

grade silicone sealant. Place the escutcheon plate over the cable hole and attach with two #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) wood screws.

4. Route and secure the cable by attaching the cable clamp to the transom; drill one 9/64" dia. (3.5 mm) x 5/8" deep (16 mm) hole, then fill hole with marine-grade silicone sealant, then attach the cable clamp using a #8 x 5/8" (16 mm) screw.

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

Testing the installation

After transom transducer installation, please perform the final testing and then finalize the installation (see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation).

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Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

Test and Finish the Transducer Installation

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.

NOTE: After trolling motor transducer installation, please perform the final testing and then finalize the installation (see Test and Finish the Transducer Installation).

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

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.

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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.

GPS Receiver Installation Overview

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:

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

Stem Mount with Existing 1” 14 Thread Stem

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

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!

GPS Receiver Installation Overview

Access for cable routing under the mounting location

No access under the mounting location

The pinouts of the pigtail 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 Fishfinder unit and GPS receiver and should only be connected to those NMEA devices that need a 12 volt input.

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 caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.

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

NOTE: Leave the NMEA pigtail secured to the 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.

Receiver

Receiver Base

Stem Pipe

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.

Mounting Screws

NMEA Pigtail Taped

NMEA Pigtail Cable Out

Cable Route

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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.

Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location

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.

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

NOTE: Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed 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.

GPS- Access Under/No Access Under Mount

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 pigtail with electrical tape.

NOTE: Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.

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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!

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.

Power

Temp/Speed

Communications/GPS

Transducer

Cable Collector Insert

1 2

3 4

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Testing the System Installation

After you have completed the installation of the control head, transducer, 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. Thorough testing should be performed with the boat in the water; however, you can confirm basic operation initially with the boat out of the water as well.

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 chirp 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 Fishing System 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 grey 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.

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Power On the Control Head

What’s on the Control Head

Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on your Humminbird® control head. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu. 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).

998c SI Combo Title Screen

NOTE: If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishing System can be used on the water. Select Simulator to learn how to use your control head and save settings in advance for later use. See Start-Up Options Menu for more information.

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

Screen 4-WAY Cursor Control Key

MMC/SD Card Slot MENU Key

ZOOM (+/-) Keys VIEW Key

POWER/LIGHT Key EXIT Key

INFO Key* VIEW PRESET Keys

MARK Key

GOTO Key

*Your control head will have one of the INFO keys shown here .

Both keys function in the same way.

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Key Functions

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

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

VIEW Key

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 Fishfinder 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.

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 XPress™ 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.

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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, 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.

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INFO Key

GOTO Key

Press the INFO key while in Bird's Eye, Chart, or Combo View to display information about objects that are near an active cursor. If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will be displayed. See Views: Viewing Cartography for more information.

NOTE: Your control head will have one of the INFO keys shown here. Both keys function in the same way.

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 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 MMC/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 MMC/SD card installed for the screen snapshot feature to work.

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).

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: Press the - or + ZOOM keys 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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Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots

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

Inserting an MMC/SD

into the Card Slot

NOTE: The MMC/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 MMC/SD card:

1. Remove the MMC/SD slot cover.

2. Position the MMC/SD 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.

your Fishing System.

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 MMC/SD cards with additional chart information for a particular location.

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

• Auto Select: When you install the MMC/SD cards 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 MMC/SD card you’d like to use. (see Chart Menu Tab: Chart Select).

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

4. To Remove:

Press the MMC/SD card into the slot and then release.

The card will eject, and you can then pull the card from the slot.

Multi-Media Card Slots

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Update Software

Software updates can be added to your Fishing System. Go to the Humminbird® web site for information and computer requirements at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468.

In addition to your Fishing System and personal computer with Internet access, you will need one of the following optional-purchase accessories:

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

OR...

3b. PC Connect Cable:

Follow the instructions included with the PC

Connect Cable to connect your Fishing System to your computer.

• MMC Card Reader (AS CR)

OR...

• PC Connect Cable (AS PC2)

NOTE: The MMC/SD Card Reader and PC Connect cable 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.

Updating Software requires the following top-level steps:

1. Log on to www.humminbird.com.

• Register your Fishing System.

• Download HumminbirdPC™ to your computer.

2. Once you have registered your Fishing System, you can access software downloads from your online profile.

3a. MMC/SD Card:

Follow the instructions provided with the MMC/SD Card Reader to connect the MMC/SD Card Reader to a personal computer and download the software update.

• Install the MMC/SD card with the updated software file into your control head.

Multi-Media Card Slots

Export Navigation Data

You can export all saved Tracks, Waypoints, and Routes from your Fishing System to an optional-purchase MMC/SD card (see Navigation Menu Tab).

To Export All Navigation Data:

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

2. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. In the Navigation tab, highlight Export All Nav Data.

3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to export all navigation data. 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 there isn’t an MMC/SD card installed, an error message will be displayed. Insert the MMC/SD card and try again.

NOTE: The MMC/SD cards and MMC/SD Card Reader require separate purchases. The MMC/SD 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.

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What’s on the Sonar Display

The Fishing System can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:

Thermoclines - Layersof waterwith different

Triplog

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

Timer - Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver.

Distance - Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver.

Triplog

Average Speed - Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver.

Barometric Pressure - Requires optional-purchase

WeatherSense®

Temperature - Water surface temperature

Speed - If a Speed accessory orGPS Receiver is attached, the

Fishing System can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

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

Sonar Color Bar - Color spectrum indicating

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

indicates low intensity.

Bait Ball

RTS™ (Real Time Sonar) Window

Second Sonar Return - When the sonar

signal bounces betweenthe bottom andthe 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.

Cursor - Available in Freeze Frame and can

be positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a sonar retun and bottom depth below the cursor. The Latitude and Longitude of the cursor position, the distance to travel to thecursor 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.

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Understanding the Sonar Display

It is important to understand the significance of the 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.

The returned sonar echoes are displayed on the screen. As a new echo is received, the historical data scrolls left across 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 Tab: Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window).

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

SwitchFire™

SwitchFire™ controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views. SwitchFire™ settings are available in the Sonar Menu Tab.

To see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown, choose Max Mode.

What’s on the Sonar Display

To see less clutter and more fish size accuracy interpreted from the transducer beam, choose Clear Mode. See Sonar Menu Tab: SwitchFire™ for more information.

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Freeze Frame and Active Cursor

Freeze Frame & Active Cursor - Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return, and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the top of the screen in the cursor dialog box.

The RTS Window™ continues to update in Freeze Frame. To return to a scrolling display and exit Freeze Frame, press the EXIT key. Freeze Frame is available in the Sonar, Split Sonar, and Sonar Zoom Views.

Instant Image Update

Instant Image Update - You can change a variety of sonar menu settings (such as Sensitivity or Upper Range), and the adjustments will be shown instantly on the screen.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Side Imaging® displays a numberof easily recognizable featuresthat allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure. For Side Imaging®, the bottom composition determines the intensity of the sonar return. For example, rock and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud and sand because of their relative density. Upward slopes that face the transducer reflect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer. You can find a number of easily recognizable features on the Side Imaging® display that allow for accurate interpretation of bottom contour and structure, including the following items:

Water column - Shows the relative depth of the water under

Triplog

1 2 3

Triplog

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

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

Timer - Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver.

Distance - Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS Receiver.

Average Speed - Average speed reading with Speed accessoryor GPS Receiver.

Barometric Pressure - Requires optional-

purchase WeatherSense® Temperature - Water surface temperature

Speed - If a Speed accessory or GPS Receiver

is attached, the Fishing System can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

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 alack of reflected sonar from aparticular

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. Objects standing on the bottom cast a sonar shadow. The longer the shadow, the taller the object. Fish also cast shadows. You can use the shadow to interpret how close the fish is to the bottom.

Topography Changes - The light part of the screen shows

where the beam is hitting hard bottom or rising terrain. The dark part of the screen indicates soft bottom (sand, mud) or descending terrain.

Bottom Return

Side Imaging® Range - Images shown on the right side of the

screen are located on the right side of your boat, and images shown on theleft side of thescreen are locatedon the leftside of your boat. In this illustration, the sonar is pinging 148 feet on each side.

Top of the Display - Information from the side beams are

displayed at the top of the screen. As new information is received, the historical data scrolls down the screen. For the most current information, watch the top of the screen.

Freeze Frame & Zoom - Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to

move the cursor to an area on the screen, and press the ZOOM+ key to see the sonar returns in greater detail.

Clouded Area - May indicate a bait ball and White Streaks

may indicate fish.

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Understanding the Side Imaging® Display

It is important to understand how Side Imaging® technology produces the display. The images you see on the display are produced using sonar technology. The special transducer projects three distinct beams – one beam facing down and two beams pointing out to the side.

Down Beam is aimed directly below the boat and provides conical coverage.

Side Beams are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat. The side beam coverage is very thin from 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.

Side Imaging® Representation

As the unit pings, a strip of data is displayed at the top of the Side Imaging® view.

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 view 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.

Side Imaging

Sonar echoes are

first displayed at

the top of the

screen, and

historical data

scrolls down the

display as new

information is

received.

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.

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Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage

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

• Frequencies: The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies: 455 kHz or 800 kHz. Your Side Imaging® transducer also provides DualBeam PLUS™ at 200/83 kHz. Selecting 800 kHz produces the sharpest image, while selecting 455 kHz provides greater bottom coverage area.

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

• Side Imaging® Range: 240 feet to each side, with a total side coverage of 480 feet, with a depth limitation of 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom and when the side beam frequency selection is set to 455 kHz.

455 kHz provides maximum coverage with 180° total beam width

800 kHz provides highest resolution with 130° total beam width

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For Best Performance

Use the following tips and examples to help you interpret the Side Imaging® display.

Side Imaging® Tips

Boat speed: 2 to 6 mph

Straight line navigation

Minimum turning time and wave turbulence

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: Alternative Perspective illustrations for examples of this.

See humminbird.com and sideimaging.com for a side imaging sonar tutorial and additional information.

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.

On the Water Interpretation

Submerged Bridge, Creek Channel, and New Bridge Piling

New bridge pilings

Creek channel

Submerged bridge

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

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Submerged Ravine with Timber

Submerged Bridge, Alternative Perspective

Possible drop off

Submerged timber

Submerged Bridge: A Closer Perspective

Submerged Bridge

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

Submerged tree

Submerged ravine

Submerged Bridge

Submerged Standing and Fallen Timber, and Bait Fish

Bait fish

Standing and fallen timber

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Swimming pool

Submerged Swimming Pool

Submerged Barge with Dumped Logs

Views

The sonar and navigation information from your Fishing System are displayed on the screen in a variety of easy-toread views. Many of these views are also available as a Combo View, which shows two views on the screen at the same time.

• Default View: When you first power up the control head, Chart/Side Combo View will be the default view for the 898c SI and 998c SI Combo units. Sonar/Chart View will be the default view for the 858c and 958c.

• Available Views: The available Views on your Humminbird® unit will vary with the model and the transducer attached to your control head. Side Imaging® and Down Imaging™ Views are only available in the 898c SI and 998c SI Combo units,and Side Beam View is only available when an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer is attached to the control head. See Views Menu Tab and the following pages for more information.

• Cycle: When you press the VIEW key repeatedly, the display cycles through the available views on your screen. When you press the EXIT key, the display cycles through the available views in reverse order.

• Customize: You can display or hide any view to suit your fishing preferences. See the following pages for more information about each View.

Dumped logs

Submerged barge

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To customize your view rotation:

You can choose which views are hidden or visible in your view rotation.

1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.

1. Press the MENU key twice to access the tabbed Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a View.

3. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the status of the view from Hidden to Visible or vice versa.

To program each PRESET key:

Another way to access your favorite views quickly is to store them on the VIEW PRESET keys. 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.

1. Press the VIEW key to cycle to the view you want to store.

2. 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.

To change the Digital Readouts:

Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), which varies with the view selected, the accessory attached, and whether or not you are navigating. See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts for more information about which digital readout windows can be customized.

2. Press the DOWN key to highlight Select Readouts, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Select Readouts submenu.

NOTE: If the Select Readouts option does not appear under the Setup Tab, change the User Mode to Advanced.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout position, then press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to choose what will be displayed in that position. To hide the data window, select Off.

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Side Imaging® View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Side Imaging® View

Side Imaging® View shows a shadowed right- and left-looking view from the

boat as the boat passes over the bottom. See Understanding the Side Imaging® Display for more information about interpreting the Side Imaging®

View.

• Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once to access the Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu. You can choose a side of the water to view, the sensitivity of the sonar to see more or less detail, the side beam range, the chart scrolling speed, and the display color scheme. See Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu, as well as Understanding the Side Imaging® Display for more information.

• Freeze Frame: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the SI View will freeze and a cursor will appear on the screen. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor over a sonar return, and observe the following:

- The depth of the sonar return you choose will be displayed at the bottom of the screen in the cursor information box.

- Zoom+: Press the ZOOM+ key, and a zoom box will appear and magnify the area you choose, providing more detail in the individual sonar returns. The zoom scale will increase or decrease as you press + or - repeatedly. Press EXIT to remove the zoom box and return to Side Imaging® View.

Depth Water Column

Triplog Shadows

Water Surface Temperature Topography Changes

Speed Bottom Return

Zoom Box

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Down Imaging™ View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Down Imaging™ View displays the down beam portion of the data from the Side Imaging® beams. The Down Imaging™ results are displayed in a “picture-like” image on the screen in 2D format. Sonar returns are charted on the right side of the display. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls left across the display.

• Coverage: The Down Imaging™ coverage is always very thin front to back, and the side to side width can be adjusted (see Sonar Menu Tab: Down Imaging™ Beam Width).

• Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once to access the Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu. You can set the sensitivity of the sonar to see more or less detail, the chart scrolling speed, and the display color palette (see Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu).

• Freeze Frame: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the Down Imaging™ View will freeze and a cursor will appear on the screen. Move the cursor over a sonar return, and the depth of the sonar return you choose will be displayed in the cursor information box.

Down Imaging™ View

Depth Bottom Return

Triplog Topography Changes

Water Surface Temperature Upper Range

Time Lower Range

Speed

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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 display. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls left across the display.

Sonar View

• Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom.

• Depth is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X- Press™ Menu).

• Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select Readouts settings or the optional-purchase accessories attached (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).

• Freeze Frame: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the cursor over a sonar return. The depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the top of the screen in the cursor dialog box.

Depth Depth below Cursor

Triplog Distance to Cursor

Temperature Bearing to Cursor

Speed RTS® Window

Cursor Sonar Color Bar

Depth of Cursor Lower Depth Range

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.

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Sonar Zoom View

Sonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. The Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see separate sonar returns that would usually be displayed close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure.

• The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the top left corner of the display. Press the + or - ZOOM keys to increase or decrease the zoom level.

• The Zoomed View is displayed on the left side of the screen. As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically.

• The Full Range View is displayed on the right side of the screen. The Full Range View includes the Zoom Preview Box, which shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view.

• The Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the high and low range of the water which is being viewed.

• Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select Readouts settings or the optional-purchase accessories attached (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).

Sonar Zoom View

Depth Upper Depth Range, Full Range View

Triplog Upper Depth Range, Zoom View

Temperature Zoom Preview Box

Speed Full Range View

Zoomed View Lower Depth Range, Full Range View

Zoom Level Lower Depth Range, Zoom View

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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 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 both beams.

• Depth is displayed in the upper left hand corner.

• The Digital Readouts in the Split Sonar View cannot be customized; therefore, information such as water temperature and voltage are unavailable in the Split Sonar View.

Depth

Triplog

Upper Depth Range

Lower Depth Range

Split Sonar View

200 kHz Sonar History Window

83 kHz Sonar History Window

Temperature

Speed

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Snapshot and Recording View

(optional-purchase MMC/SD card required)

Snapshot and Recording View displays the screen snapshots and recordings that are saved on the optional-purchase MMC/SD card installed in the control head. Use this view to review the snapshot and recording file details, start recording, and adjust the recording settings.

Snapshot and Recording View

• Activate Screen Snapshot: Select Screen Snapshot from the Accessories Menu Tab, and select On. Also, install an optionalpurchase MMC/SD card in the control head, and make sure Snapshot and Recording View is set to Visible on the Views Menu Tab.

• Scroll and View: Use the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved Screen Snapshots and Recordings. The active file is highlighted with arrows. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to view the file.

• Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu: Press the MENU key once in this view to open the X-Press™ Menu. Use the X-Press™ Menu to Start Recording, Delete Images, or adjust the Recording and Playback settings (see Recording and Playback or Snapshot and

Recording X-Press™ Menu).

NOTE: The speed of the screen capture or the recording depends on the type

of card you use; in general, SD cards capture the screen faster than MMC cards.

Views

Amount of recording left to play

Recording mode icons

Amount of space used for this recording

Recording icon

Snapshot thumbnail

Unavailable icon

Information box

Amount of recording that has been played

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.

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Screen Snapshots

Screen Snapshots are saved pictures of the view on the screen. The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken. Saved Screen Snapshots can be viewed from the Snapshot and Recording View or Chart View.

The Screen Snapshot feature is available when an optional-purchase MMC/SD card is installed and Screen Snapshot is On (see Accessories Menu Tab: Screen Snapshot).

Make a Screen Snapshot:

1. Activate Screen Snapshot

Waypoint saved at Cursor Location

Screen Snapshot Confirmation

File Name

A waypoint will also be created at the boat or active cursor location. The screen snapshot shares the same file name (.PNG).

and install an MMC/SD card.

2. From any view or cursor location you want to capture, press the MARK key. The screen will pause while the image is saved.

Delete a Screen Snapshot:

1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files and highlight a snapshot file.

2. Press the Menu key once,

From Snapshot and Recording View, select Delete Image from the X-Press™ Menu.

and select Delete Image from the X-Press™ Menu.

3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

NOTE: Navigation is not affected by the Screen Snapshot feature. Also, if Screen Snapshot is enabled, but a GPS receiver is not connected, pressing the MARK key will capture the screen image but an error will display that says a GPS position fix is required to create a waypoint.

View a saved Screen Snapshot from Snapshot and Recording View:

1 2 3

1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP

or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files

Snapshot File Name

Time + Date of Snapshot

Waypoint Position

Highlighted Snapshot File

MMC/SD card available storage

and highlight a snapshot file.

2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

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View a saved Screen Snapshot from Chart View:

1. In Chart View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the active cursor onto a

Screen Snapshot Icon .

When the cursor snaps onto

Screen Snapshot Icon and Waypoint Name

Thumbnail Preview (press the INFO key to view at full size)

the Screen Snapshot Icon, a thumbnail preview of the Screen Snapshot will be displayed on the screen.

2. Press the INFO key, and select View Snapshot.

3. Press the EXIT key to return to Chart View.

Notes about Screen Snapshots:

• A border around the full screen indicates that the view is a saved screen snapshot and not a “live” view.

• If you press the INFO key, and the snapshot file connected to the icon is not saved on the installed MMC/SD card, the Chart Information box will display instead of the screen snapshot.

• Use an optional-purchase MMC/SD card reader connected to a PC to view the saved screen snapshot data files on your optional-purchase MMC/SD card (see humminbird.com for details). You will notice that a .DAT (or a .TXT) file is created for every .PNG screen snapshot. This data file is required for viewing the screen snapshots from your control head, so don’t delete these files.

Recording and Playback

The Recording feature records active sonar information. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available in Playback. The Recording and Playback feature is available when an optional-purchase MMC/SD card is installed and Screen Snapshot is On (see Accessories Menu Tab: Screen Snapshot). Saved Recordings can be played back from the Snapshot and Recording View.

From Snapshot and Recording View, select Start

Recording from the X-Press™ Menu

Slider Bar

Stop recording:

1. In any view, press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

2. Highlight Stop Recording and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Start recording:

1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

2. Highlight Start Recording, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A waypoint will also be created at the boat location, and the recording shares the same file name (.SON).

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Notes about Recording:

• While recording, press theEXIT key to exitthe Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu and scroll to a different view. Recording will continue.

• The slider bar at the bottom ofthe Snapshot and Recording View shows the recording progress and remaining space on the MMC/SD card.

• Pings Per Second: For maximum performance, keep the Pings Per Second setting on Auto (see Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu).

• Viewing saved Screen Snapshots and Recording Playback are not available while in recording mode.

Playback a Recording:

1. From the Snapshot and

Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files and highlight a saved Recording.

Recording File Information

Highlighted Recording File

2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Change Playback Settings:

1. Press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

2. Use the X-Press™ Menu to adjust the Sonar Recording’s Sensitivity, Upper Range,

“Playback” indicates the control head is playing

a saved recording.

Open the X-Press™ Menu to adjust

Playback settings. You can also use Freeze Frame and mark waypoints.

Lower Range, and the Playback Speed. See Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu for details.

Stop Playback:

1. Press the MENU key once to open the Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu.

2. Highlight Stop Playback, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Delete a Recording:

1. From the Snapshot and Recording View, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files and highlight a saved Recording.

From Snapshot and Recording View, select

Delete Recording from the X-Press™ Menu.

2. Press the Menu key once, and select Delete Recording from the X-Press™ Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

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Notes about Playback:

• “Playback” will flash periodically on the screen to indicate that the control head is playing a saved recording and not a “live” view.

• Navigation is not affected by the Sonar Recording feature, but any active navigation is cancelled and thumbnails and icons disappear when Playback begins or ends.

• Playback is paused automatically at the end of the recording.

• Freeze Frame: Press the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to pause Playback and move the Active Cursor to a location on the sonar view. The Cursor dialog box will show the depth and information for the location you choose. Press Exit to resume Playback.

• Press the MARK key during Playback to save a Screen Snapshot and/or mark a waypoint in the view or active cursor location you choose.

Recording Information

Recording Indicator

Amount of space and time used by this recording

Name of recording

Time and Date recording was started

Position where recording was started

Amount of space remaining on card

Current Ping Rate

Average Ping Rate

Total amount of space on card

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.

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Side Beam View

(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer required)

Side Beam View displays sonar data from the left and right 455 kHz beams and the 200 kHz down-looking beam in one view. This view is available if an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer accessory is connected and Transducer Select is set to QuadraBeam (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select).

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.

Side Beam View, Default Layout

NOTE: The QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer requires a separate purchase.

• Coverage: The sonar information from the side-looking beams reveals bottom contour, structure, and fish similar to the downlooking beam, but the area covered is to the left and right, which gives you a wider view of the bottom.

• Range: The distance covered by the right and left side-looking beams is controlled by the Lower Range setting for the down-looking beam, up to a maximum of 160 feet (see Sonar X-Press™ Menu: Lower Range).

• Layout: The Side Beam View can be arranged in any of the following layouts: Default, Classic, and Slanted. Press the MENU key once, and select Quad Layout from the X-Press™ Menu to choose a layout for this view.

Depth

Temperature

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Water Surface Line for 455 kHz Sonar History Windows

200 kHz Sonar History Window

Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

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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.

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.

Side Beam View, Slanted Layout

Depth

Temperature

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

Views

Side Beam View, Classic Layout

Right Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

200 kHz Sonar History Window Water Surface Line for 455 kHz

Sonar History Windows

Depth

Temperature

Left Side 455 kHz Sonar History Window

200 kHz Sonar History Window Water Surface Line for 455 kHz

Right Side 455 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’s

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.

• To shift the eye point position so that you can look off to the sides, or even behind the boat: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to turn the eye point right or left. Press the UP Cursor key to move the eye point forward, and press the DOWN Cursor key to move the eye point backward.

• Press the EXIT key to move the eye point back to its original position behind and above the boat.

Depth Speed of Boat

Course: Direction that boat is travelling

relative to North Reference Latitude and Longitude Position of Boat

Land Contours

Boat Icon

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Chart View

Chart View shows cartography from the built-in Contour XD™, 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.

• Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to shift/pan the chart to another area.

• Press the ZOOM (+/-) keys to zoom in and out.

• Press the INFO key to get information about the chart objects near the cursor.

Chart View with Active Cursor

Depth Distance to the Cursor

Course: Direction that boat is travelling

relative to North Reference. Track (Breadcrumb Trail)

Map Scale

Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor

Bearing to Cursor

Cartography

Active Cursor

Boat Icon

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Combo Views

Combo Views display two views on the screen at the same time. You can perform functions for either side of the view, access the X-Press™ Menu, and change the left view display size. The available combo views are shown on the following pages.

Side Imaging®/Sonar Combo View (898c SI and 998c SI only)

Side/Sonar Combo View shows sonar information and Side Imaging® sonar information in a combination split screen.

Side/Sonar Combo View

Combo Views: Functions

The Combo Views allow you to view and control two views at once. To change the settings in a View, the view must be selected as the active side.

• The green arrow points to the active side.

• Active Side: Press the MENU key once and select Active Side from the X-Press™ Menu. Choose RIGHT or LEFT to set the active side.

• X-Press™ Menu: After you set the Active Side, press the MENU key once to access the X-Press™ Menu. The X-Press™ Menu provides settings for the active view, and the display updates immediately with your changes.

• Display Size: Press the MENU key once and select Split Position from the X-Press™ Menu. Split Position allows you to adjust the size of the left side of the display.

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

Depth Shadows

Course: Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Reference

Water Surface Temperature Bottom Return

Speed Green Arrow: Active Side

Water Column

Topography Changes

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Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View

Chart/Chart Combo View shows the Chart and Bird’s Eye views in a combination split screen.

Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View

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.

Chart/Chart Combo View

Depth

Course: Direction that boat is travelling

relative to North Reference Bird’s Eye Window

Boat Icon

Track (Breadcrumb Trail)

Combo Views

Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor

Distance to the Cursor

Bearing to the Cursor

Cartography

Active Cursor

Chart Window

Depth

Course: Direction that boat is travelling

relative to North Reference Chart Window 1

Boat Icon

Track (Breadcrumb Trail)

Latitude and Longitude Position of Cursor

Distance to the Cursor

Bearing to the Cursor

Cartography

Active Cursor

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Chart/Sonar Combo View

Chart/Sonar Combo View shows both the Chart and Sonar views in a combination split screen.

Chart/Side Imaging® Combo View (898c SI and 998c SI only)

Chart/Side Imaging Combo View shows chart information and Side Imaging® sonar information in a combination split screen.

Depth

Course: Direction that boat is travelling

relative to North Reference Track (Breadcrumb Trail)

Map Scale

Chart/Sonar Combo View

Boat Icon

Cartography

Sonar Window

Chart Window

Chart/Side Combo View

Depth Topography Changes

Course: Bearing of Boat with Respect to North Reference

Water Surface Temperature Chart View Window

Speed of Boat Boat Icon

Side Imaging® View Window Cartography

Shadows

Bottom Return

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Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Down/Side Imaging® Combo View shows Down Imaging™ and Side Imaging® sonar information in a combination split screen.

Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View shows Chart and Down Imaging™ information in a combination split screen.

Digital Readouts

Down Imaging™ View Window

Upper Depth Range

Depth Lines

Bottom Return

Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View

Side Imaging® View Window

Green Arrow: Active Side

Side Imaging® Range (Left)

Side Imaging® Range (Right)

Lower Depth Range

Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View

Digital Readouts Chart View Window

Down Imaging™ View Window

Upper Depth Range Cartography

Depth Lines Map Scale

Bottom Return Boat Icon

Shadows

Green Arrow: Active Side

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Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View shows traditional Sonar information on the left and Down Imaging™ sonar information on the right.

Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View

Digital Readouts Green Arrow: Active Side

Sonar View Window

Down Imaging™ View Window Upper Depth Range

5 5

Depth Lines

Lower Depth Range

Down Imaging™/Side Imaging®/Sonar Combo View

(898c SI and 998c SI only)

Down/Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View shows Down Imaging™ and traditional Sonar information on the left side of the screen, and Side Imaging® on the right side of the screen. If you use the active cursor on the left side of the screen, a cursor will appear in both the Sonar and Down Imaging™ views.

Down Imaging™/Side Imaging®/Sonar Combo View

Digital Readouts Side Imaging® View Window

Down Imaging™ View Window

Green Arrow: Active Side

Sonar View Window

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View Orientation

Viewing Cartography

Both Chart and Combo Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view (see Navigation Menu Tab: Chart Orientation). In both orientations, the view pans automatically so that the boat is always centered on the display.

• North-Up: True North is shown at the top of the display. Objects located to the north of the boat are drawn above the boat.

• Course-Up: The direction of motion of the boat is shown at the top of the display. Objects ahead of the boat are drawn above the boat.

When the boat is stationary, it is drawn as a circle.

When the boat is in motion, it takes on a boat shape, pointed in the direction of motion (always Up in the Course-Up orientation).

In the Chart and Combo Views,there are several cartography-related functions that you can access using various keys.

Panning: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the chart around on the display in the direction of the key being pressed. When you do this, a bull's eye cursor is drawn at the center of the screen and is linked to the boat by a gray line, even if the boat is off the screen. At the same time, a cursor dialog box is displayed at the top of the screen with the distance and bearing from the boat to the cursor position and the latitude/longitude coordinates of the cursor. When the cursor is active on the display, you can also use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor diagonally.

Chart View with Cursor Present

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Zooming: Press the Plus (+) key to Zoom In and the Minus (-) key to Zoom Out to see the cartography at different magnification levels. The zoom level is indicated on the left side of the display. If you zoom in beyond the available chart data, the display will go into Overzoom mode whereby the last available chart data is amplified to reflect the level selected. If you zoom in so far that no cartography is available, a lat/long grid will be drawn instead.

Screen Snapshots and Recording Icons: When a waypoint is created while Screen Snapshot and Recording is active, the waypoint will appear as a snapshot icon or recording icon in chart views. See Views: Snapshot and Recording View for more information.

Chart Info: Press the INFO key to get detailed information about the chart. If the cursor is active, you will see information about the chart objects

located near the cursor.

If the cursor is not active, the Chart Info submenu will appear. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the Nearest Port, the Nearest Tide Station, or the Nearest Current Station and see information about any of these objects.

NOTE: The built-in UniMap™ does not contain any Port, Tide, or Current information. This information is only available from optionalpurchase MMC/SD cards.

Nearest Port: The position and services information for the nearest port to your present position will be displayed. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box and the cursor bull’s eye will be centered over the port position. The cursor information boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the port from your present position.

Nearest Tide Station: Tide information for the nearest tide station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date. You can change the date to look at tide information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box, and the cursor bull’s eye will be centered over the tide station position. The cursor information boxes indicate the distance and bearing to the tide station from your present position.

Nearest Current Station: Current information for the nearest current station to your present position will be displayed. This includes the position of the station and the current changes for today. Two graphs are also presented that show the time, direction, and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour time period of today’s date. You can change the date to look at current information before or after the date displayed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key respectively. Press the EXIT key to remove the information box, and the cursor bull’s eye will be centered over the current station position. The cursor information boxes will indicate the distance and bearing to the current station from your present position.

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Introduction to Navigation

Waypoints, Routes and Tracks

Use your Fishing System to mark waypoints at areas of interest and to navigate to those waypoints via a savable route. A route represents the shortest intended distance between waypoints. You can also view and save tracks, which represent the actual path of the boat.

Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks

Waypoints are stored positions (latitude, longitude) that allow you to mark areas of interest or navigation points (i.e. a marker buoy, dock, or fishing hole). Your Fishfinder can store up to 3000 waypoints.

Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation and are used in trip planning. You can link individual waypoints together by using the GOTO key. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each waypoint to the next. As you travel a route, staying on the route line is the most efficient way to get to your destination, although you should always look out for obstacles not shown on the chart. Your Fishing System can store up to 50 routes that can each contain up to 50 waypoints.

Tracks consist of detailed position history and are displayed as a breadcrumb trail of trackpoints. The Current Track shows the position history since the unit was powered up (maximum of 20,000 trackpoints displayed). You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. Your Fishing System can store up to 50 saved tracks, each containing 20,000 trackpoints. The current track represents your actual path so far.

Depth TTG: Estimate of Trip Time to Destination Waypoint

Course: Direction that boat is traveling relative to North Reference

Bearing: Direction to Destination Waypoint Relative to North Reference

XTE: Cross Track Error. Distance of Boat from Route DTG: Distance to Go to Waypoint

NOTE: When two or more waypoints overlap, or are displayed close together on a chart view, the screen will automatically declutter—waypoint names will shorten and the waypoint icons will change into small blue icons.

To view a Decluttered Waypoint at full size, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor onto a decluttered waypoint icon. When the cursor snaps onto the icon, the full-size waypoint name and icon will be displayed. You can also press the ZOOM+ key until you can see the individual waypoints on the screen. See Navigation Menu Tab: Waypoint Decluttering to turn off this feature.

Speed Over Ground: Speed of Boat

Off-Course Alarm Limits

Waypoint

Route

Map Scale

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Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint

Save your current position as a waypoint: On any view, press the MARK key to save the current position of the boat as a waypoint.

Save the cursor position as a waypoint: On the Chart or Combo View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position you want to save as a waypoint. Then press the MARK key to save the position as a waypoint.

Save a position from the sonar history: On any Sonar View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a feature in the sonar history. Press the MARK key to create a waypoint at the location where that sonar reading was taken. The new waypoint will also record the depth at that location.

NOTE: When you save a waypoint by any of these methods, a numerical waypoint name is automatically assigned. You can edit the waypoint information later to give it a different name and select an icon to represent it (see Program or Edit the waypoint fields).

Display the Waypoints Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Waypoints, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Waypoints submenu.

Program a specific position as a waypoint: To create a waypoint that is NOT your current position, from the Waypoints submenu select Create, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to program a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.

Edit a waypoint: From the Waypoints submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list. Select the waypoint you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to edit a waypoint name, latitude, longitude, and icon before selecting Save.

To make it easier to select a waypoint to edit, select Sort By and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort order:

• Name shows the waypoints alphabetically.

• Time shows the most recently-created waypoint first.

• Distance shows the closest waypoint first.

Program or Edit the waypoint fields: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move from field to field, and the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change values once you are in a field.

In the Waypoint Name, Latitude, and Longitude fields, press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the letter or number. All upper and lower case letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters.

In the Waypoint Icon field, press the UP and DOWN Cursor keys to change the icon used to represent the waypoint on the Combo and Chart Views. You can exit these fields with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key.

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Navigate to a Waypoint or Position

Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid

Navigate to the cursor position: From the Chart or Combo View, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display. Press the GOTO key. Navigation will begin immediately.

Navigate to a specified waypoint: Press the GOTO key. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight a waypoint from the saved waypoints list, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.

NOTE: By repeating the previous instructions, you can add more waypoints to create a longer multi-segment route.

Skip a waypoint: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Skip Next Waypoint, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. If there is not another waypoint to skip to, navigation will be cancelled.

Cancel navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel Navigation, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key, but it does not remove any saved routes from memory. You will be prompted to save the current route when you cancel navigation.

The Waypoint Target shows a target consisting of concentric circles in various distance ranges centered on the waypoint you choose. The Trolling Grid shows various distance ranges in grid format from the waypoint you choose. The trolling grid can be used as a guide when trolling around a waypoint.

Chart View with Target

Add a Waypoint Target: From the

Waypoints submenu, select Target, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list.

Select a waypoint and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Add a Trolling Grid: From the Waypoints submenu, select Grid,

Map Scale

Waypoint Target

and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved waypoints list.

Chart View with Grid

Select a waypoint and press the RIGHTCursor key. The grid can also be rotated to any heading by

adjusting the Grid Rotation setting on the Navigation Menu Tab.

Remove Target or Trolling Grid:

Press the MENU key once, and choose Remove Target or Remove

Map Scale Waypoint Trolling Grid

1 2

Grid from the Navigation X-Press™ Menu.

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NOTE: Only one waypoint can have either a target or a grid applied to it at one time. If you apply a target or a grid to a new waypoint, the original waypoint will lose its target or grid.

NOTE: The spacing of the rings on the waypoint target and the spacing of the grid lines on the trolling grid are the same as the length of the scale bar on the left edge of the display. Zooming in or out will decrease or increase the spacing, respectively.

Save, Edit or Delete a Route

Save the current route: While you are navigating, the current route can be saved. From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation will continue.

Display the Routes submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Press the DOWN Cursor key until Routes is highlighted, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Routes submenu.

Create a route: From the Routes submenu, select Create and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A Route Edit dialog box will be displayed with an empty route. You can name the route, add waypoints to the route from the saved waypoints list, and order the waypoints in the route using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move between fields.

Edit waypoint order in a route: From the Route Edit dialog box, highlight a waypoint in the In Route list, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to access the Waypoint In Route submenu. From this submenu, you can move the waypoint up or down in the route order or delete it from the list.

Delete a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Select the route you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm your choice by pressing the RIGHT Cursor key again before the route is deleted.

Travel a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Travel, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The saved routes list will appear. Select the route you want to travel, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to make this route the current route and begin navigation. You may also travel the route in forward or reverse order by changing the Direction setting in the saved routes list.

Route Info: From the Routes submenu, select Info, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The saved routes list will appear. Select a route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The following information will be displayed for the route you select: The waypoints in the route, with the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next, as well as the distance and bearing from the current position to the first waypoint in the route.

Edit a saved route: From the Routes submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. A Route Edit dialog box will be displayed. Select the route you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Re-name the route or change, delete, or re-order the waypoints used in the route.

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Save or Clear a Current Track

Save the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Save Current Track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will remain on the display but will change from black to gray. To remove the track completely from the display, see Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks.

NOTE: When you save a track, a name is automatically assigned. The track name consists of a date/time stamp, but can be re-named later (see Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks).

Clear the current track: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Clear Current Track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. The track will be removed from the display and permanently deleted.

Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks

Display the Saved Tracks Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu, then press the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Saved Tracks, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Saved Tracks submenu.

Edit a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Edit, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Whenthe Edit Track dialog box appears, use the Cursor keys to move between fields. In the Name field, the UP and DOWN Cursor keys change the letter or number. All upper and lower case letters are available, as well as digits 0-9 and some punctuation characters. You can exit the Name field with the LEFT and RIGHT Cursor keys or by pressing the EXIT key. Select Save and press the RIGHT Cursor key to save your changes.

Delete a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Delete, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm deletion before the track is permanently deleted.

Hide or display a saved track: From the Saved Tracks submenu, select Visibility, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the saved tracks list. Select the track you want to hide or display and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible. Press the EXIT key to return to the Saved Tracks submenu.

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Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation

As soon as you know that you have a man overboard (MOB), you should activate MOB navigation to maximize the chances for a successful rescue. MOB navigation allows you to create an MOB waypoint to locate the point at which your man went overboard and the relation of the boat to that point.

MOB Navigation

Activate MOB navigation: Press and hold the GOTO key for more than 1.5 seconds to activate the Man Overboard (MOB) function.

When MOB is activated, a MOB waypoint is created at the boat's current position, regardless of whether the chart cursor is active or not. The MOB waypoint has a large, distinctive icon. Once MOB is activated, any current navigation will be cancelled and the current route will be discarded without user notification. MOB navigation will begin immediately, and the MOB View will show the following:

• The view will switch to the Chart View, and the elapsed time since MOB was activated will be displayed.

• A line will be drawn from the boat's current position to the MOB waypoint, and the MOB waypoint will be targeted.

• The latitude/longitude position of the MOB waypoint will be displayed in an additional information box.

Cancel MOB Navigation: From the Navigation X-Press™ Menu, select Cancel MOB, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Canceling MOB navigation removes the route and any waypoints created using the GOTO key but does not remove any saved routes from memory.

Position where man fell overboard Target surrounding MOB waypoint

Elapsed time since MOB was activated MOB waypoint

Boat icon

It is not possible to re-activate MOB or modify the current route without first canceling MOB navigation. The Off Course trigger is also disabled and the Off Course Alarm circle is not drawn. Any press of the GOTO key, or selection of a GOTO menu option, will cause an error beep and a short message will be displayed that will disappear after 2 seconds.

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The Menu System

Start-Up Options Menu

The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules as follows:

• Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu. From the Start-Up Options Menu, you can choose the following Fishfinder Modes: Normal, Simulator, and System Status.

• X-Press™ Menu: The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to the most frequently-used settings, and the options on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view.

• Main Menu: The Main Menu is a standard set of menu settings which are organized under the following tabbed headings: Alarms, Sonar, Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, and Accessories.

NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu(s) and the Main Menu options can also be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal (see Main Menu: User Mode).

Press the MENU key during the power on sequence to view the Start-Up Options Menu, and select one of the modes described on the following

pages. Also, see Power On the Control Head for more information.

Start-Up Options Menu

Normal

Use Normal for on-the-water operation with a transducer connected. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically at power up, and your Fishfinder can be used on the water.

The Menu System

To exit Normal operation, power off your Fishfinder.

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Simulator

Use Simulator to learn how to use your Fishfinder before taking your boat on the water. The Simulator is a very powerful tool that provides a randomlyupdated display which simulates on the water operation.

Simulator

We recommend going through this manual while using the Simulator, since all of the menus function and affect the display in the same way as they would in Normal operation. Any menu changes you make will be saved for later use.

• A message will appear often on the display to indicate Simulator mode.

• To exit Simulator, power off your Fishfinder.

NOTE: It is important to select Simulator manually from the Start-Up Options Menu as opposed to letting the Fishfinder enter Simulator automatically (as it will if a transducer is not connected and you do nothing during power up).

System Status

Use System Status to view system connections and to conduct a unit selftest.

After you select System Status from the Start-Up Options Menu, press the VIEW key to display the following options:

• Self Test

• Accessory Test

• GPS Diagnostic View

To exit System Status, power off your Fishfinder.

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.

Self Test Screen

Start-Up Options Menu

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Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system.

Accessory Test Screen

NOTE: This view is only available when a GPS Receiver is attached to the control head.

GPS Diagnostic View

NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishfinder was powered up.

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.

This view also reports the current position, local time and date, and other numeric information. The current GPS Fix Type is reported as No Fix, 2D Fix, 3D Fix, or Enhanced. An Enhanced fix has been augmented using information from WAAS, EGNOS, or MSAS. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation. HDOP (the Horizontal Dilution of Precision) is a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite configuration. HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error.

Sky Chart Current Latitude and Longitude

Satellite Being Used

Satellite Being Monitored

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X-Press™ Menu

Main Menu

The X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. The options provided on the X-Press™ Menu correspond with the current view. For example, if you are in a Sonar View and press the MENU key once, the Sonar X-Press™ Menu will display.

X-Press™ Menu

To use an X-Press™ Menu:

1. In any view, press the MENU key once.

2. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to highlight an X-Press™ Menu option, then use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting.

NOTE: The X-Press™ Menu will collapse temporarily and the screen will update if it is affected by your menu setting change, which allows you to see the effects of your change immediately.

3. Reactivate theX-Press™ Menu by pressing the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.

Total Screen Update™ - When you change any menu settings that affect the current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).

Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting the User Mode to Normal or Advanced. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.

The Main Menu provides the standard set of menu options, including the settings that are changed less frequently. The Main Menu is organized under the following tabs to help you find a specific menu item quickly: Alarms, Sonar, Navigation, Chart, Setup, Views, and Accessories.

NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or

Main Menu System

Normal User Mode

simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See Main Menu: User Mode for details.

To use the Main Menu:

1. In any view, press the MENU key twice.

2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to highlight a menu tab.

3. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to select a specific menu option under that tab.

4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys again to change a menu setting.

• A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu options using the DOWN Cursor key.

• A right or left arrow on a menu option means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.

• Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab.

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Total Screen Update™ - When you change any menu settings that affect the current view, the view will update immediately (i.e. you don’t have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).

Note for all Menu Settings

The settings in all menus are adjusted in the same way. Simply use the 4WAY Cursor Control key to highlight a menu option, and then change the settings or activate the option (see Main Menu or X-Press™ Menu).

Quick Tips for the Main Menu

• From any menu option on a menu tab, press the EXIT key to jump directly to the top of the tab.

• From the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN Cursor key to jump directly to the top of the tab.

• From the top of a menu tab, press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to scroll to the next tab. You can also jump to the beginning or end of the tab rotation by repeatedly pressing the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.

• If there is a down arrow at the bottom of a menu tab, press the DOWN Cursor key to scroll to additional menu options.

• If there is a right or left arrow on a menu option, press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make setting changes or see more information.

• If you press MENU or EXIT to leave the Main Menu and then return to the Main Menu at a later time, the menu will open to the same tab as the last time the Main Menu was displayed.

Below is an example of how the menu options are described in this manual. Each description shows the menu option appearance, the available settings, and the specific control head settings required (i.e. advanced user mode, international only, view, navigation, or accesssory).

Menu Option as it appears on the screen

Menu Option Name

Setting Description

Setup User Mode

and other control

head requirements

Available Menu

Settings

and Default

Menu Quick Tips

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User Mode (Normal or Advanced)

Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishfinder User Mode to Normal or Advanced.

Normal Mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices.

Advanced Mode is provided for users who want the highest level of control over the Fishfinder. Several menu settings are added to the Main Menu when the User Mode is changed to Advanced. Advanced mode is the default setting when you first power on your Humminbird® Fishfinder

To change the User Mode setting:

1. Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu.

2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Setup tab is selected.

3. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight User Mode on the Setup main menu.

4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to change the User Mode setting. (Normal, Advanced, Default = Advanced)

NOTE: Any changes made while in Advanced Mode will remain in effect after you switch back to Normal Mode.

For example, the Select Readouts menu option is available when the User Mode is set to Advanced. If you change the Select Readouts settings while operating in Advanced User mode, the Select Readouts you choose will continueto display on the screen even if you switch back to Normal User Mode.

Sonar Tab, Normal Mode

Sonar Tab, Advanced Mode

Menu Quick Tips

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Sonar X-Press™ Menu

The Sonar X-Press™ Menu provides a shortcut to your most frequently-used settings. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Sonar X-Press™ Menu.

NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. See Main Menu: User

Mode for details.

NOTE: Quad Layout only appears in Side Beam

View when the optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer is attached and selected.

Active Side

(Combo Views only)

Settings: Left, Right, Default = Left

Active Side allows you to select a side of the screen in Combo View. After you choose an active side, you can apply menu settings and key commands to the view you’ve selected. The Active Side menu option is only available when a Combo View is on the screen (see Views: Combo Views).

• A green arrow on the Combo View points to the active side.

• When a menu is displayed in the active side, the non-active side of the screen will be grayed out.

Split Position

(Combo Views only)

Settings: Left, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, Right, Default = Various

Split Position sets the size of the left side of the Combo View. Each Combo View can be set individually. The Split Position menu option is only available when a Combo View is on the screen (see Views: Combo Views).

• The number setting indicates the percentage taken up by the left side of the Combo View.

• Selecting Left sets the left side of the screen to its smallest setting.

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Sensitivity

Settings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies.

Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. If Sensitivity is adjusted too low, the display may not show many sonar returns that

Sensitivity at Low

Sensitivity at Medium

could be fish.

When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. If the sensitivity is adjusted too high, the display may become too cluttered.

NOTE: The Sensitivity setting is a global setting and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies.

Upper Range

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

Settings: 0 to 1490 or 0 to 497 meters [International models only], Default = 0

Upper Range sets the shallowest depth range that will be displayed on the Sonar, Split Sonar, and Active Sonar Side Views. Upper Range is often used with Lower Range.

For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, you should set the Upper Depth Range to 20 and the Lower Depth Range to 50. The Sonar View will then show the 30 foot area between 20 and 50, and will not show the surface or the bottom (assuming the bottom is deeper than 50 feet), and will show greater detail for that area between 20 and 50 feet.

NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the manual settings entered.

Sensitivity at High

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Lower Range

Settings: AUTO, 10 to 1500 ft, 3 to 500 m [International Models only]; Default = AUTO

Lower Range sets the deepest depth range that will be displayed by the unit.

Auto: The Lower Range will be adjusted by the unit to follow the bottom

automatically. Auto is the default setting.

Manual: You can adjust the Lower Range to lock the unit on a particular depth. will be displayed in the lower right corner of the screen to

indicate the unit is in Manual mode. Adjust the Upper and Lower Range together to view a specific depth range, especially when looking for fish or bottom structure.

Chart Speed

Settings: 1-10, where 1 = Slow, 10 = Fastest Default = 5

Chart Speed determines the speed at which the sonar information moves across the display, and consequently the amount of detail shown.

A faster speed shows more information and is preferred by most anglers; however, the sonar information moves across the display quickly. A slower speed keeps the information on the display longer, but the bottom and fish details become compressed and may be difficult to interpret. Regardless of the Chart Speed setting, the RTS Window™ will update at the maximum rate possible for the depth conditions.

For example, if you are fishing in 60 feet of water but are only interested in the first 30 feet (surface to a depth of 30 feet) you should set the Lower Depth Range limit to 30. The display will show the 0 to 30 foot range, which allows you to see a more detailed view than you would see if the display went all the way to the bottom.

NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the settings entered manually.

Sonar X-Press™ Menu

Quad Layout

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

Settings: Default, Classic, Slanted, Default = Default

Quad Layout allows you to choose how sonar information is displayed in the Side Beam View. The Side Beam View displays sonar data from the left and right 455 kHz beams, as well as the 200 kHz down-looking beam. The sonar data can be displayed in any of the following layouts by changing the Quad Layout setting: Default, Classic, and Slanted. See Views: Side Beam View for more information.

NOTE: Quad Layout is only available when an optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer is attached and the Side Beam View is active (see Sonar Menu Tab: Transducer Select).

Humminbird 898c SI, 409010-1, 998c SI, 958c, 408710-1 User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Introduction

How Sonar Works

DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar

QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar

Universal Sonar 2

How GPS and Cartography Work

Fishing System Configuration

Accessory Bus

Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors

Installation Overview

Control Head Installation

Gimbal Mounting the Control Head

Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat

Transducer Installation Overview

858c & 958c Transom Mount Transducer Installation

Overview

Routing the Cable

Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)

858c & 958c Inside the Hull Transducer Installation

898c SI & 998c SI Transom Mount Transducer Installation

Overview

Mounting the transducer bracket to the boat

Attaching the pivot to the transducer

Mounting the transducer pivot assembly to the bracket

Adjusting the running position of the transducer

Routing the cable

Testing the installation

Trolling Motor Transducer Installation

Test and Finish the Transducer Installation

Trolling Motor Transducer Options

GPS Receiver Installation Overview

Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem

Access Under Mounting Location

No Access Under Mounting Location

Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation

Testing the System Installation

Power On the Control Head

What’s on the Control Head

Key Functions

VIEW Key

POWER/LIGHT Key

MENU Key

VIEW PRESET Keys

EXIT Key

INFO Key

GOTO Key

MARK Key

ZOOM (+/-) Keys

Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slots

Add Maps to Your Fishing System

Update Software

Export Navigation Data

What’s on the Sonar Display

Understanding the Sonar Display

Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window

SwitchFire™

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor

Instant Image Update

Sonar Bottom Presentation

What’s on the Side Imaging® Display

Understanding the Side Imaging® Display

Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage

For Best Performance

On the Water Interpretation

Views

Side Imaging® View

Down Imaging™ View

Sonar View

Sonar Zoom View

Split Sonar View

Snapshot and Recording View

Side Beam View

Bird’s Eye View

Chart View

Combo Views

Combo Views: Functions