HOT WHATS

Fin-tech Title SHot Jig
The Title SHot Jig offers significant technological advancement in versatility and performance. The heart of the jig is the patented Retainer/Guard System. With pressure applied, the Retainer/Guard collapses rather than flexing, allowing the jigs full bite to come into play. Theres no fiber-guard bumping to impede jig consumption, which results in more hook-ups. The bullet-style head is virtually weedless and features a Mustad Ultra Point wide-gap hook. The Title SHot Jig will not rotate on the retrieve, eliminating line twist. It provides an excellent way to rig all soft-plastic lures, including spider grubs and tubes. The lure is available in several sizes and in Lazer Black, Lazer Brown, Watermelon and Lazer White colors. Skirts and rattles are optional. For more information, contact Fin-tech Tackle Company, 1-877-390-FISH; www.jigfish.com. Incorporating Side Imaging technology, Humminbirds 987c SI Combo produces picture-like images with precision and clarity not possible with most conventional sonar fish finders. To give anglers an advantage on the water and help them find more fish, Humminbird built the 987c around a 7-inch diagonal display that offers a big-picture view and bigger split-screen views. The 200/50kHz sonar provides the best possible picture of the bottom, fish and structure in saltwater or freshwater. Easy to use as well as sophisticated, the intuitive controls quickly take you to the screens you need. The 900 Series can also be upgraded and expanded with highperformance add-on accessories. For more information, contact Humminbird, 1-800-633-1468; www.humminbird.com.
Humminbird 987c Side Imaging Combo

Cannon Rod Holder

With the new Cannon Rod Holder, anglers can grab baitcasting or spinning rods quickly for immediate action to eliminate missed strikes. Designed by professional anglers, the rod holder features an exclusive three-position rod-holding configuration. With rear, middle and front positions, the 360degree swivel base can be top-mounted or side-mounted and is keyed to prevent accidental removal from either side while in a fishing position. The post inserts into the base in any position but removes in only one. To keep a dropped holder in the boat, the rod holder has a two-hole tether feature. Durable fiberglass-reinforced nylon construction provides for a lifetime of use. For more information, contact Cannon, 1-800-227-6433; www.cannondownriggers.com.

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Lucky Craft Live LVR
The Lucky Craft Live LVR is a live-action version of the companys extremely popular LVR Series of lipless crankbaits. With a slightly wider surface near the front, the 234-inch, 35-ounce lure provides more water displacement across the body and more vibration and rattle than the current LVR Series. Depending on line size, it will run approximately 4 to 6 feet deep, placing it between the current LVR D-7 and D-10 Lucky Craft lipless crankbaits. The lure features a red spot under the body and two No. 4 red trebles. The rear hook comes standard as a feather treble. The Live LVR is available exclusively from Cabelas in ve bleeding hook-and-body colors. For more information, contact Cabelas, 1-800-237-4444; www.cabelas.com.
A unique shape, thick body and compact size make the Acme Wob-L-Rite a versatile and effective lure for everything from ultralight pansh to smallmouth and largemouth bass. The Wob-L-Rites design helps it cast far and run deep, where big sh hunt. Its relatively short, wide-body shape also creates a large prole underwater with a darting, side-to-side action that imitates baitsh on the run. With sizes from 18 ounce to 12 ounce and a range of jewel-quality plated or painted nishes, there is a version of the lure to match the hatch in any lake, stream or river. The Wob-L-Rite is at its best when shed with 4- or 6-pound test for smallmouth or largemouth bass oriented on structure. For more information, contact Acme Tackle, (401) 331-6437; www.acmetackle.com.

Acme Wob-L-Rite Spoons

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Suzuki V-Twin 25-Horsepower Outboard
Suzuki Marines 25-hp four-stroke VTwin is packed with technological innovations that improve performance and maximize reliability while reducing the outboards overall weight. The new design is more than 50 pounds lighter than the previous model, with 32.8 cubic inches of total displacement and two overhead valves per cylinder. Advanced sensors monitor engine temperature and rpm, while the onboard computer instantly sets ignition timing for peak performance in all conditions. The V-Twins narrow configuration and compact profile make the outboard easier to handle and provide more transom room for fishing. The dipstick and oil filter are accessible without removing the side covers, simplifying the tasks of checking and changing the oil. For more information, contact Suzuki Marine, (714) 996-7040; www.suzukimarine.com.

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Guest Portable Battery Charger
With two new battery charger models for 2006, Guest has increased its line of chargers/maintainers to eight models ranging from.75 to 10 amps to cover a wide variety of applications and battery management needs for boats and personal watercraft. Each model is engineered to handle input power uctuations between 100 and 130 VAC, and is protected from short circuit, overload and reverse polarity. Both 12- and 24-volt models are engineered for use with ooded AGM or gel cell batteries. All but the 2601 model comes enclosed in an epoxy-potted case for durability and resistance to impact and caustic chemicals or gases. All Guest portable battery chargers/maintainers are backed by a two-year limited warranty. For more information, contact Guest, (707) 226-9600; www.marinco.com.

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5. Set the gimbal bracket aside and drill the four mounting screw holes using a 5/32" (4.0 mm) drill bit.
8.5" 5" 3.6"

1.25"

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 grommet, then press the grommet in place around the cables and into the 1" (25 mm) hole. Pass the cables out of the back of the mounting bracket. Using needle-nose pliers, break out the tabs on the rear of the mounting base. You will need to break out the cable tabs for the number of cables you want to run to your control head. 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.
NOTE: Be sure that the cables pass through the slots on the hole cover or gimbal bracket break out tabs and 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.
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.
1 Mounting Screws 2 Washer 3 Gimbal Mounting Bracket

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Cables Routed Directly Beneath Mounting Bracket 4 5
Power Speed Communications Transducer Cable Collector Insert
1 Gimbal Bracket 2 Grommet
Cables Routed Near Mounting Bracket 4 1
1 Gimbal Bracket 2 Grommet 3 Hole Cover
Cable Collector Insert Screws Cable Collector Cover Tab on Insert
8. 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 dont 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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Plug Cable Connector Assembly to Back of Control Head
9. 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: Tab on cable collector insert goes into slot on cover.
IN-DASH MOUNTING THE CONTROL HEAD
If you are in-dash mounting the control head, start by placing the components on the surfaces where you intend to install them before installation. Make sure that the surfaces you have chosen provide adequate protection from wave shock, and that all cables can reach the control head.
NOTE: If a cable is too short for your application, extension cables are available. Call Humminbird Customer Support at 1-800-633-1468 for more information.
10. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillip screws provided. 11. Place the unit 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.
Parts and tools specific to In-dash mounting are: In-dash mount bracket and threaded rods In-dash mounting foam pads In-dash mounting template Reciprocating saw for cutting dash material Masking tape to hold mounting template in place.
1. Locate a suitable, flat area of the dash to mount the control head. The control head requires a depth of at least 3 inches (89 mm). 2. Tape the paper In-Dash Mounting template to the desired in-dash mounting location. 3. At a location inside the dotted line on the template, drill a hole large enough to insert blade of reciprocating saw. Carefully begin cutting toward the dotted line, then follow the dotted line around the template. Remove the template when finished. 4. Insert and tighten the two threaded rods into the two threaded inserts located on the back side of the control head. Peel off the adhesive-backed foam pads and place them on the back of the control head; make sure you notice the difference between the longer top/bottom and shorter side pads.

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7. 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.
8. Attach the cable collector insert to the cable collector cover using the 2 Phillip screws provided.
Foam Pads In-Dash Bracket Cut Away Dash Washers Wing Nut Threaded Rod Threaded Insert Expansion ports - use for future accessories
9. Plug the cable collector assembly into 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. (Cable ties are provided to help you secure the cables in place by threading them through the available holes on the in-dash bracket).
NOTE: It is very important that the cable collector is used and secured in place in the In-Dash installation.
5. Insert the control head through the mounting hole from the front side of the dash. From the back side of the dash, align the two threaded rods on the rear of the housing with the two holes on the in-dash mounting bracket. Place a washer onto each threaded rod, then secure bracket by placing a wing nut onto each threaded rod and tighten fully. 6. 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 dont have a cable for every hole in the insert, install the blank plugs to protect the unit from the weather.

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CONNECTING THE CONTROL HEAD POWER CABLE TO THE BOAT
A 6' (2 m) long power cable is included to supply power to the control head. You may shorten or lengthen the cable using 18 gauge multi-stranded copper wire.
CAUTION: Some boats have 24 or 36 Volt electric systems, but the control head MUST be connected to a 12 VDC power supply.
Power Temperature Communications Transducer Cable Collector Insert
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.

GROUND

Cable Collector Insert Screws Cable Collector Cover Tab on Insert Slot on Cover
NOTE: Make sure that the power cable is disconnected from the control head at the beginning of this procedure.

NOTE: Remember to caulk or seal screw holes and drilled holes as needed to protect your boat from water damage.
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.
5. Align the GPS receiver screw holes over the pilot screw holes and attach with the #8 - 1 1/4" (32 mm) Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only!
NOTE: If the mounting surface is thin and made of a lighter material, a backing material may be needed below the mounting surface.
Access Under Mounting Location No Access Under Mounting Location
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" (32 mm) Phillips head screws. Hand tighten only!

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FINISH ROUTING THE CABLE AND CHECK GPS RECEIVER OPERATION
After installing a GPS receiver, you should perform the following procedure to finish routing the GPS cable to the control head and to check to make sure that the control head is working correctly. 1. Secure the cable along its path to the control head as needed with cable ties. 2. Plug in 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.
SPEED ACCESSORY INSTALLATION
NOTE: You will only need to perform this procedure if you have a Speed-Only Sensor.
20 Escutcheon Plate Wood Screw and Washer Cable Clamp Axial Clip
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The Speed accessory incorporates a paddlewheel-type speed sensor in a high-impact plastic housing. The module is intended for installation on the transom, and will work well on almost any boat. In addition to the parts supplied, you will need a hand drill with various bits, marinegrade silicone sealant, and a Phillips head screwdriver.
Routing the speed cable to the control head:
1. You may route the cable over the top of the transom, or drill a 5/8 (16 mm) diameter hole in the transom directly above the module and above the waterline to route cable through. Use the cable clamps provided to secure the cable to the transom of the boat. If you use a through-hole, then also use the included escutcheon plate to dress the hole.

2. Clean the paddlewheel by disengaging the axial clip from the housing wedge and rotating it forward. Once you have rotated the axial clip, remove it from the housing by sliding it away from the holes in the housing. 3. Clean the removed paddlewheel with a mild solution of biodegradable soap or hot water. Clean the wheel well of debris and/or algae at this time. 4. Once you have cleaned the paddlewheel, you may re-insert it into the housing. Next, slide the axial clip back into the holes, then rotate it backwards to lock it into place with the wedge in the housing.
NOTE: The paddlewheel must be oriented so that it is scooping the water.
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 accessory (if attached) will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your 900 Series was powered up.
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.
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.
NOTE: The GPS Diagnostic View is only available on the 987c SI Combo model.

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GETTING STARTED - USING YOUR 900 SERIES
Your 900 Series 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.

POWERING UP THE CONTROL HEAD
Turn on your 900 Series control head by pressing the POWER key. The Title screen is displayed until the 900 Series begins operation. Your 900 Series will begin Normal or Simulator operation, depending on the presence or absence of a transducer.
900 Series 987c SI Combo Title Screen
Screen MMC/SD Card Slot ZOOM (+/-) Key (987c SI Combo models only) POWER/LIGHT Key INFO Key (987c SI Combo models only) MARK/GOTO Key (987c SI Combo models only)
4-WAY Cursor Control Key 7 MENU Key 8 VIEW Key 9 EXIT Key 10 VIEW PRESET Keys 11

11:40 AM

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WHATS ON THE SONAR DISPLAY
The 900 Series can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to your boat, including the following items:
Speed - if a Speed accessory or GPS
Receiver is attached, the 900 Series can display the speed of the boat, and can keep a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled. 8 Thermoclines - layers of water with different temperatures that appear at different depths and different times of the year. A thermocline typically appears as a continuous band of many colors moving across the display at the same depth. 9 Sonar Color Bar - color spectrum indicating low to high sonar intensity returns, where red indicates high intensity and white indicates low intensity. 10 Bait Ball

Triplog

11 RTS (Real Time Sonar) Window 12 Second Sonar Return - when the
sonar signal bounces between the bottom and the surface of the water and back again. Use the appearance of the second return to determine bottom hardness. Hard bottoms will show a strong second return, while soft bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all.
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 accessory or GPS Receiver.
5 Barometric Pressure - Requires optional-purchase WeatherSense 6 Temperature - water surface temperature

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UNDERSTANDING SONAR HISTORY
It is important to understand the significance of the 900 Series display. The display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the control head and plotted on the display represents something that was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. As both the boat and the targets (fish) may be moving, the returns are only showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected, not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects shown on the display.

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.
The side beams can be operated at one of two frequencies: 262 kHz or 455 kHz. Selecting 455 kHz produces the sharpest image while selecting 262 kHz provides greater bottom coverage area. It is important to understand that when the boat turns, the strips to one side will begin to overlap and the strips on the other side will fan out, providing some distortion to the image. Side beams look out 240 feet, with a depth limitation of 100 to 150 feet, depending on the contour of the bottom. Please see the Side Imaging Sonar Tutorial at www.humminbird.com for a more detailed explanation. Your Side Imaging transducer also provides traditional sonar imaging at 50/200 kHz. Total coverage under the boat is 180.
455 kHz provides highest resolution with 160 total beam width

Side Imaging

UNDERSTANDING SIDE IMAGING
It is important to understand how Side Imaging technology produces the display available on the 900 Series. The images you see on the display are produced using sonar technology. The special transducer produces three distinct beams one beam facing down and two beams pointing out to the side. These side beams are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat and, unlike the down beam which provide conical coverage, the side beams provide coverage which is very thin front to back, yet very wide top to bottom. The narrow aspect (front to back) of the beam illuminates a small strip of the bottom perpendicular to the direction of the boat. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer, are put together on the display to form the image that you see. The rows closest to the boat icon at the top of the display are the most recent sonar data. The information is scrolled down the screen as new data, drawn at the top of the screen, becomes available.

40o 455 kHz

200 kHz

160 Total Coverage

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WHATS ON THE SIDE IMAGING DISPLAY
Side Imaging displays a number of easily recognizable features that 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:

NOTE: When you change any menu settings that affect the sonar, the view will update immediately (i.e. you dont have to exit the menu to apply the change to the screen).

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

Sonar View 9

SONAR VIEW
Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar returns are charted on the right side of the window; as new information is received, the older information is moved across the display to the left. A scale with Upper and Lower Depth Range readouts appears along the right edge of the Sonar View. The scale indicates the distance from the surface of the water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom. Depth Range is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X-Press Menu).
Depth Triplog Temperature Speed Cursor Depth of Cursor Depth below Cursor 7 Distance to Cursor 8 Bearing to Cursor 9 RTS Window 10 Sonar Color Bar 11 Lower Depth Range 12
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 cant accurately receive continuous data.
Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

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SONAR ZOOM VIEW
Sonar Zoom View increases the displayed resolution to separate sonar returns that are very close together, such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure. In Zoom View, the display is split to show a narrow slice of the full range view on the right and the zoomed view on the left. The full range view on the right also contains the Zoom Preview Box that shows what part of the full range view is shown in zoom view on the left; the Zoom Preview Box tracks the bottom in the full range view. As the depth changes, the zoomed view updates automatically to display a magnified image of the bottom. The Zoom Preview Box shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range view. The Zoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the lower left corner and can be changed to suit conditions (see Sonar X-Press Menu: Zoom Level). Upper and Lower Zoom Depth Range numbers indicate the depth of the water which is being viewed. Freeze Frame - Pressing any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key will freeze the screen in the Sonar Zoom View and a cursor and cursor dialog box will be displayed on the screen. The cursor can be positioned on the display using the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to determine the depth of any sonar return. The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. In addition, see the effects of menu setting changes with Instant Image Update. Pressing EXIT will exit Freeze Frame and the display will start to scroll.

EDIT, DELETE OR HIDE SAVED TRACKS
Display the Tracks Submenu: From any view, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu System, then use the RIGHT Cursor key to select the Navigation tab. Select Tracks and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the Tracks submenu. Edit a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to edit and press the RIGHT Cursor key. When the Edit Track dialog box appears, use the Cursor keys to move between fields. In the Track 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 Track 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 Tracks submenu, select Delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to delete and press the RIGHT Cursor key. You will be asked to confirm deletion before the track is actually deleted. Hide or display a saved track: From the Tracks submenu, select Visibility and press the RIGHT Cursor key to display the list of saved tracks. Select the track you want to hide or display and use the Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible. Press the EXIT key to return to the Tracks submenu.

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THE MENU SYSTEM
The menu system is divided into easy-to-use menu modules. The main components of the menu system are: Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up Options menu. See Start-Up Options Menu. X-Press Menu: The X-Press Menu allows you to access the settings that are changed frequently without having to navigate through the whole menu system. Press the MENU key once to display the X-Press Menu. When you select a menu item from the X-Press Menu, the menu will collapse, leaving only the menu choice on the screen. Use the Up or Down Cursor keys to reactivate the X-Press Menu.

X-Press Menu

Main Menu System Normal User Mode
Press the MENU key twice for the Main Menu, then use the 4-WAY Cursor LEFT or RIGHT key to select a tab, and use the DOWN or UP key to select a specific menu item under that tab, then use the LEFT or RIGHT keys again to change a menu setting. Press the EXIT key to move quickly to the top of the tab. A down arrow at the bottom of a menu means that you can scroll to additional menu choices using the DOWN Cursor key. A right or left arrow on a menu choice means that you can use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to make changes or to see more information.

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SIDE IMAGING X-PRESS MENU
(Side Imaging Views only)
Active Side allows you to select which side of a Combo View will be active; key presses will only affect the active side of the screen. When a menu is displayed, the non-active side of the screen will be grayed out; at any other time, a green arrow will point to the active side. Combo Views usually display sonar on the left, with charts or Birds Eye usually on the right. The Active Side menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active. To select the Active Side: 1. Highlight Active Side on the Side Imaging X-Press Menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change which side is active. (Left, Right, Default = Left, or Sonar).
The Side Imaging X-Press Menu provides access to the settings most frequently-used. Press the MENU key once while in any of the Sonar Views to access the Side Imaging X-Press Menu.
Split Position allows you to adjust what percentage of the screen is taken up by the left side of any Combo View; each view may be adjusted independently; you must be in a specific view to adjust the screen size for that view. 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. The Split Position menu choice is only available when a Combo View is active. To Adjust Split Screen Position: 1. Highlight Split Position on the Side Imaging X-Press Menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the size of the left side of a split screen. (Left,30, 40, 50, 60, 70, Right, Default = 50)

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SI SIDE
SI Side sets which transducer beam from the SI beams will be shown on the display. To Adjust SI Side: 1. Highlight SI Side on the Side Imaging X-Press Menu. 2. Use the RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select the transducer beam (Left, Right, Both, Default = Both) To adjust the SI Range:

SI RANGE

SI Range sets the deepest range that will displayed in the Side Imaging views. The range must be set manually. The SI Range menu choice can only be accessed from the Side Imaging Views.

SIDE VIEW FREQUENCY

Side View Frequency sets the operating When set to 262 kHz, the returns provide maximum coverage with 180 degree total beam width. When set to 455 kHz, the returns provide the highest resolution with 160 degree total beam width. To set the Side View Frequency: 1. Highlight Side View Frequency on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to select either the 262 kHz beam or the 455 kHz beam. (262 kHz, 455 kHz, Default = 262 kHz)

FISH ID+

Fish ID+ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns, and will display a Fish Symbol when very selective requirements are met. When a fish is detected, a fish icon and its depth are displayed above the return that has been classified as being a fish. Three different fish size icons represent the intensity of the sonar return, and provide an indicator of relative fish size. DualBeam PLUS Sonar models represent targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam as Orange Fish Symbols, and represent targets detected in the 50 kHz wide beam as Blue Fish Symbols.

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FISH ID SENSITIVITY
200 kHz, Narrow Beam Orange Fish Symbols 50 kHz, Wide Beam Blue Fish Symbols
When Fish ID+ is turned off, the 900 Series shows only the raw sonar returns on the display. These returns will often result in "arches" forming on the display, indicating potential targets. Due to the transducer beam angle, the distance to a fish decreases as the fish moves into the beam, and then increases as it moves out again, creating a Fish Arch when this distance change is shown on the display. Boat speed, chart speed, and the position of the fish within the sonar beam greatly affect the shape of the arch.
Fish ID Sensitivity adjusts the threshold of the Fish ID+ detection algorithms. Selecting a higher setting allows weaker returns to be displayed as fish. This is useful for identifying smaller fish species or baitfish. Selecting a lower setting displays fewer fish from weak sonar returns. This is helpful when seeking larger species of fish. Fish Sensitivity is used in conjunction with Fish ID+. Fish ID+ must be On for Fish Sensitivity to affect the ability of the 900 Series to identify sonar returns as fish. To change the Fish ID Sensitivity setting: 1. Highlight Fish ID Sensitivity on the Sonar main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish Sensitivity setting. (Low = 1, High = 10, Default = 5)
RTS Window sets the RTS Window to either Wide or Narrow, or turns it off in the Sonar View. The RTS Window always updates at the fastest rate possible and only displays returns that are within the transducer beam. (See Getting Started - Using Your 900 Series: Real Time Sonar [RTS] Window for more information.)

FISH ID ALARM

Fish ID Alarm sounds when the 900 Series detects fish that correspond to the alarm setting. Fish ID Alarm will only sound if Fish ID+ is on.
For example, if you've set the Fish ID Alarm to sound for Large fish only, the Fish ID alarm will sound when a large-sized fish is detected.

TEMP ALARM

Temp Alarm sounds when the water temperature detected by the 900 Series reaches the Temp Alarm setting, which is either set in degrees Fahrenheit or Celsius [International Models Only]. For example, if the Temp Alarm is set to 58 degrees Fahrenheit, and the water temperature falls from 60 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp Alarm will sound. Similarly, if the water temperature rises from 56 degrees to 58 degrees, the Temp Alarm will also sound. To change the Temp Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Temp Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-Way Cursor Control keys to change the Temp Alarm setting. (Off, 32-120 [Fahrenheit], 0-50 [Celsius [International Models Only]], Default = Off)
To change the Fish ID Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Fish ID Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Fish ID Alarm setting. (Off, All, Large/Medium, Large, Default = Off)
Off Large Large/Medium All

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OFF COURSE ALARM

ARRIVAL ALARM

Off Course Alarm sounds when the boat has moved too far off course based on the menu setting when navigating. Off Course Alarm allows you to set how far the boat is allowed to move off course before the Off Course Alarm will sound.
Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the Arrival Alarm Circle, based on the menu setting when navigating. Arrival Alarm allows you to set how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the Arrival Alarm will sound. To change the Arrival Alarm setting: 1. Highlight Arrival Alarm on the Alarms main menu. 2. Use the LEFT or RIGHT 4-WAY Cursor Control keys to change the Arrival Alarm setting. (Off, 30 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models Only], Default = 150 ft, 50 m)

DRIFT ALARM

1 Arrival Alarm Circle

Off Course Limits 2

Drift Alarm sounds when the boat has exceeded the distance from the boats anchored position, based on the menu setting. Drift Alarm allows you to set the size of a perimeter around the boats anchored position; if the anchored boat drifts outside of that perimeter, the Drift Alarm will sound. To change the Drift Alarm setting:

900 Series Doesnt Power Up
If your 900 Series doesnt power up, use the Installation Guide that also comes with it for specific confirmation details, making sure that: the power cable is properly connected to the 900 Series control head, the power cable is wired correctly, with red to positive battery terminal and black to negative terminal or ground the fuse is operational the battery voltage of the power connector is at least 10 Volts. Correct any known problems, including removing corrosion from the battery terminals or wiring, or actually replacing the battery if necessary.
Accessories Menu (no accessories attached)
Accessories Menu (with accessories attached)
NOTE: Accessories to enable WeatherSense and the SmartCast Wireless Sonar Link (WSL) require separate purchases. You can visit our website at www.humminbird.com or contact our Customer Resource Center at 1-800-633-1468 for additional details.
900 Series Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached
A connected and functioning transducer will cause the newly-started 900 Series to go into Normal operating mode automatically. If, when you power up the 900 Series, it goes into Simulator mode automatically, even though a transducer is already connected, this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer. Perform the following troubleshooting tasks: Using the Installation Guide that also comes with your 900 Series, check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to the 900 Series. Reconnect if necessary, and power up the 900 Series again to see if this fixes the problem. Replace the non-functioning transducer with a known good transducer if available and power up the control head again. Check the transducer cable. Replace the transducer if the cable is damaged or corroded.

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DISPLAY PROBLEMS
There are several main conditions or sources of possible interference that may cause problems with the quality of the information displayed on the control head. Look in the following table for some symptoms of display problems and possible solutions:

Problem

The control head loses power at high speeds. When the boat moves at higher speeds, the bottom disappears or suddenly weakens, or the display contains gaps.

Possible Cause

If the power output of your boats engine is unregulated, the control head may be protecting itself using its over-voltage protection feature. Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts. The transducer position may need to be adjusted. A mix of air and water flowing around the transducer (cavitation) may be interfering with the interpretation of sonar data. See your Installation Guide for suggestions on adjusting the transducer position. Electrical noise from the boats engine may be interfering with sonar reception. See Finding the Cause of Noise for more information.