Humminbird 900 Series - Manual (Page 3)

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900 Series™ Introduction 1
How the 900 Series™ Works ................................................................................................ 1
High Definition Side Imaging Sonar ...................................................................................... 2
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ...................................................................................................... 3
QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only) .......... 3
Universal Sonar 2 .................................................................................................................... 4
How GPS and Cartography Work .......................................................................................... 4
Multi-Media Card (MMC)/SD Slot ........................................................................................ 5
Software Updates.................................................................................................................... 5
Accessory Bus .......................................................................................................................... 6
Installation Overview 6
Control Head Installation 7
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head ...................................................................................... 7
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat .................................................... 12
Transducer Installation 13
Transom Transducer Installation .......................................................................................... 14
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ................................................................................ 19
Trolling Motor Transducer Options ...................................................................................... 19
Test and Finish the Transducer Installation ........................................................................ 20
GPS Receiver Installation 21
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem ...................................................... 21
Access Under Mounting Location........................................................................................ 22
No Access Under Mounting Location.................................................................................. 23
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation .......................................... 23
Testing the System Installation 24
Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series™ 25
Powering Up the Control Head 25
What’s on the Sonar Display .............................................................................................. 26
Understanding Sonar History .............................................................................................. 27
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window.......................................................................................... 27
Sonar Bottom Presentation .................................................................................................. 28
Understanding Side Imaging 29
What’s on the Side Imaging Display.................................................................................... 30
Side Imaging Technology: How It Works ............................................................................ 31
Side Imaging: On the Water Interpretation ........................................................................ 31
Key Functions 34
POWER/LIGHT Key ................................................................................................................ 34
VIEW Key................................................................................................................................ 35
MENU Key .............................................................................................................................. 35
4-WAY Cursor Control Key .................................................................................................... 36
View Preset Keys.................................................................................................................... 36
EXIT Key.................................................................................................................................. 36
INFO Key ................................................................................................................................ 37
MARK Key .............................................................................................................................. 37
GOTO Key................................................................................................................................ 37
ZOOM (+/-) Keys.................................................................................................................... 38
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