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     I had a similar problem with my 998. The DI screen would flash when that page was displayed either by View/Exit or preset #2.
     At the same time the quality of the SI display on the unit went to unreadable.( deep or shallow ).  2D was fine.      
     Returned unit, including transducer, to HB ($40.00 shipping and insurance ). Report-- No problem found-- updated software to 6.18. $65.00-- thank you.  
     Since the units return I've recorded about 5 hours-- so far, so good.