Humminbird 998c SI User Manual

Humminbird Sports and recreation

This manual is related to the following products:

958c 858c 898c SI

Table of contents

Document Outline

Introduction
- How Sonar Works
- High Definition Side Imaging® Sonar
- 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
- Locating the transducer mounting location
- Preparing the Mounting Location
- Assembling the Transducer and Initial Mounting
- Routing the Cable
- Connecting the Cable
- Test and Finish the Installation
- Locking Down the Transducer (Optional)
858c & 958c Inside the Hull Transducer Installation
- Locating the transducer mounting location
- Trial installation
- Routing the cable
- Permanently mounting the transducer
898c SI & 998c SI Transom Mount Transducer Installation
- Overview
- Locating transducer mounting location
- 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
- Trolling Motor Transducer Options
- Test and Finish the Transducer Installation
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
- POWER/LIGHT Key
- VIEW Key
- MENU Key
- 4-WAY Cursor Control Key (RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)
- VIEW PRESET Keys
- EXIT Key
- INFO Key
- MARK Key
- GOTO 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
- Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View
- Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View
- Chart/Chart Combo View
- Chart/Sonar Combo View
- Chart/Side Imaging Combo View
- Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View
- Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View
- Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View
- Down Imaging™/Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View
- View Orientation
Viewing Cartography
Introduction to Navigation
- Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks
- Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint
- Navigate to a Waypoint or Position
- Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid
- Save, Edit or Delete a Route
- Save or Clear a Current Track
- Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks
- Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation
The Menu System
Start-Up Options Menu
- Simulator
- System Status
- Self Test
- Accessory Test
- GPS Diagnostic View
X-Press™ Menu
Main Menu
- Quick Tips for the Main Menu
- Note for all Menu Settings
- User Mode (Normal or Advanced)
Sonar X-Press™ Menu
Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu
Down Imaging X-Press™ Menu
Navigation X-Press™ Menu
Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu
Alarms Menu Tab
Sonar Menu Tab
Navigation Menu Tab
Chart Menu Tab
Setup Menu Tab
Views Menu Tab
Accessories Menu Tab
Troubleshooting
- Fishing System Doesn’t Power Up
- Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
Display Problems
Finding the Cause of Noise
1-Year Limited Warranty
Humminbird® Service Policy
Fishing System Accessories
Specifications
Glossary
Appendix A
Contact Humminbird®