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i Thank You! Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in fishfinders. Humminbird® has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top-quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird® is designed for trouble-free use i...

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ii NOTE: The following accessories are not compatible with your unit: CannonLink™, InterLink™, Remote Sonar Link™ (RSL), SmartCast®, WeatherSense®, and XM WX Satellite Weather®. See our Web site at humminbird.com for the latest compatibility...

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Introduction 1 How Sonar Works ....................................................................................................................1 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (DualBeam PLUS™ models only [859ci HD, 899ci HD SI, 959ci HD, and 999ci HD S...

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What’s on the Down Imaging® Display (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI, 899ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI only) 26 Understanding the Down Imaging® Display ........................................................................27 Interpreting the Display ........

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Self Test ..................................................................................................................................62 Accessory Test ...............................................................................................

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Skip Next Waypoint (only when Navigating) ..........................................................................77 Active Side (Combo Views only) ..............................................................................................77 Spl...

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SwitchFire®..............................................................................................................................89 Fish ID+™.....................................................................................................

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Chart Menu Tab 103 Lat/Lon Grid ..........................................................................................................................103 Navaids on Bird’s Eye View...................................................................

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Table of Contents ix Demonstration ......................................................................................................................114 Sound Control ..................................................................................

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Introduction 1 Introduction Your Humminbird® Fishing System comes in several different configurations. See the following list of products, all of which are covered by this manual, to find your 800/900 Series™ configuration: • Humminbird® 859ci ...

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2 Introduction When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret "graph" of the bottom, fish and structure appears. The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending on the application. Very high frequencies ...

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Introduction 3 DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar (DualBeam PLUS™ models only [859ci HD, 899ci HD SI, 959ci HD, & 999ci HD SI]) The 859ci HD/959ci HD Combo and 899ci HD SI/999ci HD SI Combo Fishing Systems use a 200/83 kHz DualBeam PLUS™ sonar system wit...

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Introduction 4 High Definition Side Imaging® Sonar (Side Imaging® models only [899ci HD SI and 999ci HD SI only]) The 899ci HD SI/999ci HD SI Combo Fi shing Sy st em uses Side Imaging® sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large area of ...

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QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar (with 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 fis...

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Introduction 6 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 r...

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7 Introduction Fishing System Configuration The Fishing System has a wide variety of configurations that will influence the installation. The RS 232 connector (900 Series™ only) allows you to expand your Fishing System capabilities. As you expand t...

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8 Power On Ethernet Connector Your unit has a built-in Ethernet connector so that you can network two Humminbird® units. When you connect the units together using the optional-purchase Humminbird® Ethernet cable, data is shared across the two units...

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9 The Control Head, Key Functions What’s on the Control Head 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 displ...

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10 Key Functions Turn Local Sonar On or Off: From the Light and Background submenu, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Local Sonar. Use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the setting. See Setup Menu Tab: Local Sonar for more information. ...

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11 Key Functions 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 disp...

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12 Key Functions, SD Memory Card Slots GOTO Key The GOTO key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation. • Active Cursor: Press the GOTO key while in any view to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint. • Without A...

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13 SD Memory Card Slots Add Maps to Your Fishing System Your Fishing System includes a built-in Contour XD™ or UniMap™ with a more detailed map of North America (Domestic models) or a detailed map of Europe and Southeast Asia, including Australia...

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14 SD Memory Card Slots To export all navigation data: Use the following instructions to export all of the control head’s waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups to an installed, unlocked SD card. 1. Insert an unlocked SD card into the SD card slot. ...

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15 SD Memory Card Slots Update Software Set up an online account at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird® news and software upgrades for your Fishing System. You can also download HumminbirdPC™ from your account, which all...

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16 What’s on the Sonar Display 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: Sonar Color Bar - Color spectrum indicating l...

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17 What’s on the Sonar Display 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 re...

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Sonar Colors and Bottom View As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a profile of the Bottom Contour. The Sonar View displays the sonar return intensity with different colors. Strong returns often result from ...

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19 What’s on the Sonar Display Structure ID™ represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red when Sonar Colors is set to Original. If the Sonar Colors palette is changed, the Structure ID™ will display the strongest return as specifie...

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20 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display What’s on the Side Imaging® Display (Side Imaging® models only [899ci HD SI and 999ci HD SI]) Side Imaging® displays a number of easily recognizable features that allow for accurate interpretation of bot...

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21 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display 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 tr...

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22 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display 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,...

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23 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display For Best Performance Use the following tips and examples to help you interpret the Side Imaging® display. Boat speed: Side Imaging® is best performed at boat speeds between 2 to 6 mph. If the boat is statio...

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24 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display On the Water Interpretation Submerged Ravine with Timber Possible drop off 1 1 Submerged Bridge: A Closer Perspective Submerged Bridge 1 1 Submerged timber 2 Submerged tree 3 Submerged ravine 4 2 3 4 New brid...

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25 What’s on the Side Imaging® Display Submerged Swimming Pool Swimming pool 1 1 Submerged Barge with Dumped Logs 1 Dumped logs 1 Submerged barge 2 2 Submerged Bridge, Alternative Perspective Submerged Bridge 1 1 Submerged Standing and Fallen Timb...

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26 What’s on the Down Imaging® Display What’s on the Down Imaging® Display (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI, 899ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI only) Down Imaging® uses unique sonar technology to provide information about the area directly below your boat....

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27 What’s on the Down Imaging® Display Understanding the Down Imaging® Display The images you see on the Down Imaging® display are produced using sonar technology. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by...

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

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29 Views 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 f...

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30 Views 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...

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31 Views Split Sonar View Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from each down beam frequency on separate sides of the screen. You can use the Split Sonar View to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams. • DualBeam...

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32 Views Side Imaging® View (899ci HD SI and 999ci HD SI only) 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 abou...

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33 Views - Navigation readouts will display at the bottom of the screen when navigation starts. - Boat Icon: When you start navigation, the boat icon at the top of the screen will indicate the direction the boat needs to turn to reach the waypoint. T...

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34 Views Down Imaging® View (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI, 899ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI only) Down Imaging® models (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI) use the razor-thin, high-definition profiling beams to produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the dis...

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35 Views Snapshot and Recording View (optional-purchase SD Memory card required) Snapshot and Recording View displays the screen snapshots and recordings that are saved on the optional-purchase SD card installed in the control head. Use this view to ...

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36 Views NOTE: For snapshots and recordings, the indicator bar has several states: during recording, the amount of space remaining on the SD card is indicated on the status bar. During playback, the amount of time/memory remaining to play is indicate...

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

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38 Views 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...

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39 Views 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, Lower Range, and the Playback Speed. See Snapshot...

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40 Views 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. Side Beam View (with optional...

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41 Views 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...

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42 Views Slanted layout: This layout is presented as three slanted panels representing the two 455 kHz side sonar beams and the 200 kHz down- looking sonar beam. New information appears on the right and scrolls to the left. Bird’s Eye View Bird’s...

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43 Views Chart View Chart View shows cartography from the built-in Contour XD™, built-in UniMap™, or an optional SD map for the area surrounding your current position. The cartography is applied to any standard Chart View or Combo View that displ...

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44 Combo Views Combo Views Combo Views display two views (or more) 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...

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45 Combo Views Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View shows the Chart and Bird’s Eye views in a combination split screen, where the Bird’s Eye View is displayed on the left and the Chart View is displayed on the right. For mo...

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46 Combo Views Chart/Sonar Combo View Chart/Sonar Combo View shows both the Chart and Sonar views in a combination split screen, where the Sonar View is displayed on the left and the Chart View is displayed on the right. For more information about ea...

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47 Combo Views Down Imaging®/Side Imaging® Combo View (899ci HD SI and 999ci HD SI only) Down/Side Imaging® Combo View shows Down Imaging® and Side Imaging® sonar information in a combination split screen, where the Down Imaging® View is displa...

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48 Combo Views Down Imaging®/Sonar Combo View (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI, 899ci HD SI, and 999ci HD SI only) Down Imaging®/Sonar Combo View shows traditional Sonar information on the left and Down Imaging® sonar information on the right. For more i...

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49 Viewing Cartography View Orientation Both Chart and Chart Combo Views allow you to choose the orientation of the view (see Navigation Menu Tab: Chart Orientation). In each orientation, the view pans automatically so that the boat is always centere...

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50 Viewing Cartography 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 avail...

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51 Introduction to Navigation 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 pr...

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52 Introduction to Navigation 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 ...

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53 Introduction to Navigation What’s on the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Use the Waypoint Management dialog box to manage your waypoints, routes, and tracks. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint, route, track, group, or menu opti...

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54 Introduction to Navigation Directory: Shows the directory structure and the currently selected group. The illustration shows group GP070 as the selected group. Arrows: When arrows are displayed on a menu option, additional information or submenus ...

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55 Introduction to Navigation Navigate to a Waypoint or Position Navigate to the Cursor Position: From the Chart or Chart Combo Views, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position or waypoint on the display. Press the GOTO key. N...

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56 Introduction to Navigation 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 ...

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57 Introduction to Navigation Edit the Waypoint Order in a Route: Open the Waypoint Management dialog box. Select a Route, and press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the Route submenu. Select Open, and then choose one of the following options: • Select...

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58 Introduction to Navigation Delete a Saved Track: Open the Waypoint Management dialog box. Select a saved track, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Select Delete from the submenu, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. To remove the track from the group, cho...

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59 Introduction to Navigation Edit a Waypoint, Route, Track, or Group 1. Open the Waypoint Management dialog box. 2. Open the Submenu: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select a waypoint, route, track, or group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open t...

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60 Introduction to Navigation - MOB 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...

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61 The Menu System, Start-Up Options Menu The Menu System The Menu System is divided into easy-to-use menu modules as follows. The main components of the menu system are as follows: • Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power on se...

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62 Start-Up Options Menu 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 randomly- updated display which simulates on the water operation. We reco...

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63 Start-Up Options Menu Accessory Test lists the accessories connected to the system. NOTE: The speed accessory will be detected only if the paddlewheel has moved since your Fishing System was powered up. GPS Diagnostic View shows a sky chart and nu...

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64 X-Press™ Menu, Main Menu X-Press™ 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 pre...

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65 Menu Quick Tips 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. �...

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66 Menu Quick Tips User Mode (Normal or Advanced) Menu options can be simplified or expanded by setting your Fishing System User Mode to Normal or Advanced. Normal Mode is provided for users who want greater simplicity and fewer menu choices. Advance...

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67 Sonar X-Press™ Menu 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...

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68 Sonar X-Press™ Menu • 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. Sensitivity Settings: Low = 1, High = 20; Default = 10 ...

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69 Sonar X-Press™ Menu Lower Range Settings: Various, see below. 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...

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70 Sonar X-Press™ Menu, Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu 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: Connected Transducer). Bottom Lock ...

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71 Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions. Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu option will only appear ...

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72 Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu SI Enhance Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key. SI Enhance allows you to adjust your Side Imaging® View in four categories: Sensitivity, Contrast, Sharpness, and Contour Mode. Whether you’re searching the Side Im...

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73 Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu, Down Imaging® X-Press™ Menu Chart Speed Settings: 1 to 10, where 1 = Slow, 10 = Fastest, Default = 5 Chart Speed determines the speed at which the side sonar information moves down the display, and consequently t...

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74 Down Imaging® X-Press™ Menu Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions. Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu option will only appear ...

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75 Down Imaging® X-Press™ Menu • Sensitivity: Controls how much detail is shown on the display. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increased sensitivity shows weaker returns that may be of interest. Decreasing the sensitivity ...

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76 Down Imaging® X-Press™ Menu, Navigation X-Press™ Menu NOTE: A minimum distance of 10 feet will be maintained between the Upper and Lower Range regardless of the settings entered manually. Chart Speed Settings: 1 to 10, where 1 = Slow, 10 = Fa...

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77 Navigation X-Press™ Menu Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions. Cancel Navigation discards the current route and exits Navigation Mode. This menu option will only appear when...

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78 Navigation X-Press™ Menu Waypoint [Name] (Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) Settings: Edit, Delete, Target, Grid Waypoint [Name] allows you to view the Waypoints submenu for the waypoint under your cursor. You can move the cursor onto an...

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79 Navigation X-Press™ Menu Save Current Route (only when Navigating) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions. Save Current Route allows you to save the current route being displayed. This menu option will only appear wh...

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80 Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu (Snapshot and Recording View only) The Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu provides access to the snapshot management and sonar recording functions. Press the MENU ke...

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81 Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu Delete Image (optional-purchase SD Memory Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key and follow screen instructions. Delete Image allows you to delete a single screen capture...

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82 Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu Playback Speed (optional-purchase SD Memory Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) Settings: Record, Rewind1, Rewind2, Slow Play Reverse, Pause, Slow Play, Normal Play, Fast Forward1, Fast Forward2, Stop Pla...

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83 Alarms Menu Tab Alarms Menu Tab From any view, press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu. The Alarms tab will be the default selection. NOTE: When an alarm is triggered, you can silence it by pressing any key. The alarm will be silenced, an...

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84 Alarms Menu Tab Low Battery Alarm Settings: Off, 8.5V - 13.5V; Default = Off Low Battery Alarm sounds when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery alarm will only sound for the battery that is connected to ...

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85 Alarms Menu Tab Arrival Alarm Settings: Off, 25 to 3000 feet, 10 to 1000 meters [International Models only]; Default = 150 ft, 50 m Arrival Alarm sounds when the boat has either exceeded the distance to the destination waypoint, or has entered the...

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86 Alarms Menu Tab Timer Setup Settings: Press the RIGHT Cursor key to open the dialog box. Timer Setup allows you to open a dialog box to create settings for the Timer. You can also start the countdown from this dialog box. When the Timer is started...

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87 Sonar Menu Tab Sonar Menu Tab Press the MENU key twice to access the Main Menu and then press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Sonar tab is selected. NOTE: Menu options can be expanded or simplified by setting the User Mode to Advanced or Normal. Se...

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88 Sonar Menu Tab The Down Imaging® models (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI) allow you to choose 200 kHz or 455 kHz for conical sonar coverage in the traditional sonar views. • When set to 200 kHz, only the returns from the 200 kHz (28°) beam will be di...

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89 Sonar Menu Tab Imaging Frequency (859ci HD DI, 959ci HD DI, 899ci HD SI and 999ci HD SI only) Settings: 800 kHz, 455 kHz; Default = 455 kHz Imaging Frequency allows you to select which frequency to apply to the Down Imaging® and Side Imaging® be...

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90 Sonar Menu Tab Fish ID+™ Settings: Off, On; Default = Off 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 it...