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Humminbird 858c User Manual

Humminbird 858c

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents3
Introduction11
- How Sonar Works11
- High Definition Side Imaging Sonar12
- (898C si and 998C si Only)12
- Dualbeam PLUS™ Sonar (858C, 898C SI, 958C, 998C SI)13
- Quadrabeam PLUS™ Sonar (Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam PLUS™ Transducer Only)13
- Universal Sonar 214
- How GPS and Cartography Work14
- Fishing System Configuration15
- Accessory Bus15
- Video-Out and RS 232 Connectors16
Installation Overview16
Control Head Installation16
- Gimbal Mounting the Control Head17
- Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat21
Transducer Installation Overview22
858C & 958C Transom Mount Transducer Installation23
- Dualbeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858C and 958C Only)23
858C & 958C Inside the Hull Transducer Installation34
- Dualbeam PLUS™ Transducer, XNT 9 20 T (858C and 958C Only)34
- Side Imaging Transducer, XHS 9 HDSI 180T (898C si or 998C si Only)37
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation43
- Trolling Motor Transducer Options43
- Test and Finish the Transducer Installation43
GPS Receiver Installation Overview44
- Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem45
- Access under Mounting Location46
- No Access under Mounting Location46
- Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation47
Testing the System Installation48
What's on the Control Head49
Key Functions50
- POWER/LIGHT Key50
- VIEW Key50
- MENU Key50
- 4-WAY Cursor Control Key (RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or down Cursor Keys)51
- VIEW PRESET Keys51
- EXIT Key51
- INFO Key52
- MARK Key52
- GOTO Key52
- ZOOM (+/-) Keys52
- Add Maps to Your Fishing System53
- Update Software54
- Export Navigation Data54
- Understanding the Sonar Display56
- Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window56
- Switchfire56
- Freeze Frame and Active Cursor57
- Instant Image Update57
- (898C si and 998C si Only)58
- Understanding the Side Imaging® Display59
- Side Imaging® Frequencies and Coverage60
- For Best Performance61
- On the Water Interpretation61
Views63
Side Imaging® View (898C si and 998C si Only)65
- Down Imaging™ View (898C si and 998C si Only)66
- Sonar View67
- Sonar Zoom View68
- Split Sonar View69
- Snapshot and Recording View (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card Required)70
- Side Beam View (Optional-Purchase Quadrabeam PLUS™ Transducer Required)75
- Bird's Eye View77
- Chart View78
- Combo Views79
- Combo Views: Functions79
- Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View (898C si and 998C si Only)79
- Chart/Bird's Eye Combo View80
- Chart/Chart Combo View80
- Chart/Sonar Combo View81
- Chart/Side Imaging Combo View (898C si and 998C si Only)81
- Down Imaging™/Side Imaging® Combo View (898C si and 998C si Only)82
- Chart/Down Imaging™ Combo View (898C si and 998C si Only)82
- Down Imaging™/Sonar Combo View83
- (898C si and 998C si Only)83
- Down Imaging™/Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View83
- View Orientation84
Viewing Cartography84
Introduction to Navigation86
- Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks86
- Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint87
- Navigate to a Waypoint or Position88
- Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid88
- Save, Edit or Delete a Route89
- Save or Clear a Current Track90
- Edit, Delete, or Hide Saved Tracks90
- Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation91
The Menu System92
Start-Up Options Menu92
- Simulator93
- System Status93
- Self Test93
- Accessory Test94
- GPS Diagnostic View94
X-Press™ Menu95
Main Menu95
- Quick Tips for the Main Menu96
Note for All Menu Settings96
User Mode (Normal or Advanced)97
Sonar X-Press™ Menu98
- Active Side (Combo Views Only)98
- Split Position (Combo Views Only)98
- Sensitivity99
- Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar and Active Sonar Side Views Only)99
- Lower Range100
- Chart Speed100
- Quad Layout100
Side Imaging® X-Press™ Menu102
- (Side Imaging Views Only [898C SI, 998C SI])102
Down Imaging™ X-Press™ Menu105
- (Down Imaging™ Views Only [898C SI, 998C SI])105
Navigation X-Press™ Menu108
- Active Side (Combo Views Only)108
- Split Position (Combo Views Only)108
- Waypoint [Name]109
- (Only with an Active Cursor on a Waypoint)109
- Cursor to Waypoint (Chart or Combo View Only)109
- Save Current Track109
- Clear Current Track109
- Save Current Route (Only When Navigating)110
- Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)110
- Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)110
- Cancel MOB Navigation (Only When MOB Navigation Is Activated)110
- Remove Target (Only if a Target Is Active)110
- Remove Grid (Only if a Grid Is Active)110
- Waypoint [Name] (most Recently-Created Waypoint)111
Snapshot and Recording X-Press™ Menu (Snapshot and Recording View Only)112
- Start Recording112
  - (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View Only)112
- Stop Recording (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card Only)112
- Delete Image (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View Only)112
- Delete All Images113
  - (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View Only)113
- Delete Recording113
- Delete All Recordings113
- Pings Per Second113
- Playback Speed113
- Stop Playback (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Card Only)114
Alarms Menu Tab115
- Depth Alarm115
- Fish ID Alarm115
- Low Battery Alarm116
- Aux. Temp Alarm (with Optional-Purchase Temp. Probe or Temp/Speed Only)116
- Temp. Alarm116
- Off Course Alarm116
- Arrival Alarm117
- Drift Alarm117
- Alarm Tone117
Sonar Menu Tab118
- Beam Select118
- Side View Frequency119
- (Side Imaging® and down Imaging™ Views Only [898C SI, 998C SI])119
- Surface Clutter119
- Switchfire119
- Fish ID120
- Fish ID Sensitivity120
- Real Time Sonar (RTS™) Window121
- Sonar Colors121
- Bottom View121
- Zoom Width (Sonar Zoom View Only)122
- 83 Khz Sensitivity (Advanced)122
- 455 Khz Sensitivity122
- (Advanced, with Optional Purchase Quadrabeam PLUS™ Transducer)122
- Depth Lines (Advanced)123
- Noise Filter (Advanced)123
- Max Depth (Advanced)124
- Water Type (Advanced)124
- Transducer Select124
- Color Bar125
- Temperature Graph (Sonar View Only, with Temperature Input)125
- Down Imaging Beam Width125
- (Advanced)125
Navigation Menu Tab126
- Current Track126
- Saved Tracks127
- Waypoints127
- Routes128
- Chart Orientation128
- North Reference128
- Waypoint Decluttering (Advanced)128
- Trolling Grid Rotation129
- Trackpoint Interval129
- Track Min Distance (Advanced)129
- Track Color Range129
- Map Datum (Advanced)130
- Course Projection Line130
- 3D View Outline130
- Export All Nav Data (Advanced)130
- Delete All Nav Data (Advanced)130
- Continuous Navigation Mode130
- GPS Receiver Override (Advanced)130
Chart Menu Tab131
- Lat/Lon Grid131
- Navaids on Bird's Eye View131
- Chart Select131
- Set Simulation Position (Advanced)132
- Set Map Offset (Advanced)132
- Clear Map Offset (Advanced)132
- Shaded Depth132
- Chart Detail Level (Optional-Purchase Navionics® Charts Only)133
- Map Borders133
- Spot Soundings (Optional-Purchase Navionics® Charts Only)133
- NVB Chart Preference134
- Contour Lines (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)134
- Depth Colors (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)134
- Depth Highlight (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)134
- Depth Highlight Range (+/-) (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)134
- Water Level Offset (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)134
- Shallow Water Highlight (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)135
- Lake List (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster® Charts Only)135
Setup Menu Tab136
- Units - Depth136
- Units - Temp (International Only)136
- Units - Distance (with Speed Input Only)136
- Units - Speed (with Speed Input Only)137
- User Mode137
- Language (International Only)137
- Triplog Reset (with Speed Input Only)137
- Restore Defaults137
- Select Readouts (Advanced)138
- Depth Offset (Advanced)139
- Aux. Temp Offset (Advanced)139
- Temp. Offset (Advanced)139
- Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Speed Paddlewheel Only)139
- Local Time Zone (Advanced)139
- Daylight Saving Time (Advanced)139
- Position Format (Advanced)140
- Time Format (Advanced, International Only)140
- Date Format (Advanced, International Only)140
- Digits Format (Advanced)140
- NMEA Output (Advanced)140
- Sonar141
- Demonstration141
- Sound Control141
- Video out141
Views Menu Tab142
Accessories Menu Tab142
- Screen Snapshot (Optional-Purchase MMC/SD Cards Only)143
- AIS (Optional-Purchase AIS Equipment Only)143
Troubleshooting146
- Fishing System Doesn't Power up146
- Fishing System Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached146
Display Problems147
Finding the Cause of Noise148
1-Year Limited Warranty149
Humminbird® Service Policy149
Fishing System Accessories151
Specifications152
Glossary154
Appendix A Side Imaging® Transducer Mounting Template (XHS 9 HDSI 180 T)159
Contact Humminbird160

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Brand	Humminbird
Model	858c
Category	GPS
Language	English

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