Humminbird 1157C Fish Finder User Manual


 
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Table of Contents
1100 Series™ Introduction 1
How Sonar Works........................................................................................................................................ 1
High Definition Side Imaging Sonar
(1197c SI Combo models only)
............................................................ 3
DualBeam PLUS™ Sonar ............................................................................................................................ 3
QuadraBeam PLUS™ Sonar
(optional-purchase QuadraBeam PLUS™ transducer only)
................................ 4
Universal Sonar 2 4
How GPS and Cartography Work 4
MMC/SD Slot 5
Software Updates........................................................................................................................................ 6
Accessory Bus 6
Video and GPS Output Connectors ............................................................................................................ 6
Installation Overview 7
Control Head Installation 9
Gimbal Mounting the Control Head............................................................................................................ 9
In-Dash Mounting the Control Head ........................................................................................................ 14
Connecting the Control Head Power Cable to the Boat .......................................................................... 16
Transducer Installation Overview 18
1197c SI Transducer Installation
(1197c SI Combo models only)
................................................................ 18
1157c Transducer Installation
(1157c Combo models only)
........................................................................ 25
Trolling Motor Transducer Installation ...................................................................................................... 40
Trolling Motor Transducer Options............................................................................................................ 40
GPS Receiver Installation 40
Stem Mounting with an Existing 1" - 14 Thread Stem ............................................................................ 41
Access Under Mounting Location ............................................................................................................ 42
No Access Under Mounting Location ...................................................................................................... 43
Finish Routing the Cable and Check GPS Receiver Operation ................................................................ 44
Testing the System Installation 45
Getting Started - Using Your 1100 Series™ 46
Powering Up the Control Head ................................................................................................................ 47
What’s on the Sonar Display .................................................................................................................. 48
Understanding Sonar History.................................................................................................................... 50
Real Time Sonar (RTS®) Window .............................................................................................................. 50
Sonar Bottom Presentation ...................................................................................................................... 51