HELIX Series Operations Manual 532509-4EN_A
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Warnings 2 Introduction 7 Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or PC 9 Display a Down Imaging View On-Screen 85 Understand the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Customize the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Getting Started 10 HELIX Control Head 19 Adjust Settings While you Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Review Down Imaging History and Zoom In/Out . . . . . . . . . . .
TABLE OF CONTENTS AutoChart Live Overview 193 Plan your Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193 Prepare the Control Head for Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .194 Record your Custom Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .197 Stop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .198 Correct Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
INTRODUCTION The instructions in this manual describe the HELIX 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12 G2/G2N and G3/G3N Series control head operations. Review the following table to understand the features that apply to your control head.
Operations Summary Guide: For an overview of functions, see the Operations Summary Guide (or Quick Start Guide) included with your product. Accessories: Some of the features shown in this manual require a separate purchase. Radar, AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, Ethernet, i-Pilot Link, etc. require a separate purchase. For the list of accessories that are compatible with your control head, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.
USING HUMMINBIRD MANUALS ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR PC The Humminbird manuals for your control head and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or PC. If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed. Download the Manual to your Mobile Device 1. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to your mobile device. 2. Go to our Web site at humminbird.com, and click Support > Manuals. 3. Select the PDF for your control head model or accessory, and save it to your device. 4.
GETTING STARTED The procedures in this section describe how to get started with your control head. Some of the settings in this section are a onetime set up, and other settings (such as checking the GPS reception) you will use each time you hit the water. Power On Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head. 1. Press the POWER key. 2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key. Title Screen Press the MENU key 3. Select Normal. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Normal Normal mode is required for on-the-water operation. If a functioning transducer is connected to the control head, Normal will be selected automatically, and your control head can be used on the water. Simulator To learn how to use your control head, select Simulator. You can save menu settings and navigation data in Simulator mode (see Chart Overview and Navigation Overview for more information).
Quick Setup If this is the first time the unit has been powered on (after installation or after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup menu will display. Quick Setup Menu Set up the Control Head 1. Use the Cursor Control key to change the settings. 2. Close: Press the EXIT key. The available languages are determined by your Humminbird model. Language Max Depth WARNING! Do NOT enable Asian Mode if you do not require Asian languages.
Check Accessory Connections If you’ve connected other separate-purchase equipment to the control head, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, and more, use these instructions to confirm the equipment is detected and communicating with the control head. You can also check Ethernet accessory connections from this view. 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select System > Accessory Test. Confirm all accessories are listed as Connected. If you have a temp/speed wheel, the wheel must move for it to be detected.
Check GPS Reception If your control head includes internal GPS, or if it is connected to an External GPS receiver, use the instructions in this section to confirm the control head has GPS reception. 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select System > GPS Diagnostic View. Confirm GPS Fix Type is shown as Enhanced or 3D. Confirm that the latitude/longitude position readout is displayed.
Set Alarms When an alarm is turned on, an alert will sound or display on the control head to indicate the threshold has been exceeded. Turn on Alarms and Adjust Settings 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. OR To open the Main Menu from a System View, press the MENU key once. 2. Select the Alarms tab. 3. Select an alarm menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold. Depth Alarm The alarm will be triggered when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting.
Change Units of Measurement Use the instructions in this section to change the units of measurement format. You can also change the time and date format, language, and installation offsets from this menu. See Manage your Control Head for more information. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. 2. Select the Setup tab. 3. Select Units - Depth, Units - Distance, etc., and select each unit setting as needed. 4. Close: Press the EXIT key.
Set up Chart Preferences If you’ve installed a microSD or SD map card, see Chart Overview to set up the map source. Pair a Phone with the Control Head (HELIX G2N/G3N Series only) If you have a HELIX G2N or G3N Series control head, you can pair a phone with it using Bluetooth wireless technology. Pair a Phone with the Control Head 1. Main Menu: On the HELIX control head, press the MENU key twice. 2. Open the Phone Bluetooth Menu: Select the Accessories tab. Select Phone Bluetooth.
Adjust the Backlight 1. Press the POWER key. 2. Select Light. 3. Adjust the Backlight setting from Dim to 10 (brightest). Start Standby Mode To conserve power while the control head is not in-use, start Standby mode. 1. Press the POWER key. 2. Select Standby. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Turn off: Press the POWER key. Power Off Use the following instructions to power off your control head. Your control head should always be turned off using the POWER key.
HELIX CONTROL HEAD HELIX 5 SONAR G2, HELIX 5 DI G2 VIEW MENU EXIT HELIX 7 SONAR G2, HELIX 7 CHIRP DI G2 19 The Control Head
HELIX 7 G2/G2N and G3/G3N Series Models (with Internal GPS) HELIX 8, 9, 10, 12 G2N/G3N Series The Control Head 20
MARK KEY Control Head Keys The available keys are determined by your control head model. Your control head might not include all the keys shown in this section. Press the MARK key to save a waypoint at the boat position. If the cursor is active, press the MARK key twice to save a waypoint at the cursor position. See Navigation Overview for details. ZOOM IN (+)/ZOOM OUT (–) KEYS If a microSD or SD card is installed, press and hold this key to save a Screen Snapshot.
SD Card or microSD Card Slot Your control head may be compatible with an SD or microSD card (separate purchase required). Use it to update software, add detailed charts to your control head, import/export navigation data, and save sonar recordings and screen snapshots. Use the instructions in this section to install the card. Add Maps: see Chart Overview. Import/Export Navigation data: See Manage your Navigation Data. Sonar Recordings and Screen Snapshots: See Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings.
Removing the microSD Card Slot Cover (HELIX 5, HELIX 7) Installing a microSD Card (magnified view) (HELIX 5, HELIX 7) notch facing down 23 The Control Head
MENU SYSTEM OVERVIEW The menu system provides menu options that are determined by the operations mode, on-screen view, and connected accessories. Open an X-Press Menu The X-Press Menu displays menus that are related to the on-screen view and the operations mode (such as navigation). In this illustration, the Sonar X-Press Menu is displayed because the Sonar View is displayed on the screen. Open the X-Press Menu Opening the Sonar X-Press Menu 1.
Select a Menu Use the Cursor Control key to select a menu in the Main Menu or X-Press Menu. Select a Tab (Main Menu) Select a Menu 1. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys. 1. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys. Select a Tab Select a Menu Change a Menu Setting Use the Cursor Control key to change menu settings or start an action. When you change a menu setting, the view will update immediately. Change a Menu Setting Adjust a Menu Setting 1. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.
Start an Action or Open a Submenu Start an Action/Open a Submenu 1. If a menu has a right arrow on it, press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the action or open the submenu. Tips for Using the Menu System You can move through the menu system quickly using the following tips.
Change the User Mode (Normal or Advanced) The User Mode determines how many menus are shown in the menu system. Select Normal to see fewer menus that are used more often. Select Advanced to see all the menus available in the menu system. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Instructions in this manual marked with Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) indicate that the menu system User Mode must be set to Advanced for the selected menu to be shown.
VIEWS The HELIX control head has many options to display data on-screen, and the data can be displayed in a variety of ways. There are also several ways to quickly display a view on-screen. To see the list of views available on your control head, see Show your Favorite Views. Display a View The available views are determined by the control head model, installed transducer, and connected accessories. Display a View from the Views X-Press Menu 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select a view category.
Display the Next/Previous View Next View: Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen. Previous View: Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen. Display a Saved View 1. Press a VIEW SHORTCUT key. You can save one view on each VIEW SHORTCUT key. See Save a View to a VIEW SHORTCUT key for more information.
Display Digital Readouts Digital Readout data can be displayed as an overlay, or it can be displayed in data boxes on the views. You can also choose which digital readouts you want to display. The format and readouts you choose will be applied to all views. Accessories: The available digital readouts are determined by the installed equipment, so if you connect accessories, additional readouts will be available. Format: You can change the digital readout format from the Setup Tab.
Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Sonar View) speed temperature depth Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Chart View [Map Source: Humminbird Basemap]) depth speed temperature 31 Views
Customize Digital Readouts If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes, you can select the data that will be displayed in each box. Use the Select Readouts menu to set your standard digital readouts. Use the Select Nav Readouts menu to set the digital readouts that will be displayed during navigation. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab. 2. Select Select Readouts or Select Nav Readouts. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select a readout window (Readout 1, 2, 3, etc.
Understand Digital Readouts The following table displays the digital readouts that are available in the Select Readouts menu or the Select Nav Readouts menu. The available digital readouts are determined by the installed equipment. Navigation Readout Label Name Description Bearing Bearing The direction to a destination waypoint measured in degrees from north. COG Course Over Ground (Course) The direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North.
Combo Views Combo views display two views (or more) on the screen at the same time. To change the settings, select menus or actions, or change the size of either view, you must select the view as the Active Pane from the X-Press menu. The available combo views are determined by your Humminbird model.
SET UP SONAR The available sonar views and menus on the control head are determined by the connected transducer and the selected transducer source. Most of the settings in this section were set up when you first powered on the unit using the Quick Setup Menu. Use the instructions in this section to adjust those settings, set up an accessory transducer, or refine the information shown on-screen.
Select the Digital Depth Source Depending on the depth, the control head will automatically choose the 2D conical beams or the Down Imaging beams to display the depth digital readout. If the depth is deeper than 350 ft, or if you connect an ice transducer to the control head, set the Digital Depth Source to 2D Element. NOTE: Selecting the Digital Depth Source is available on the following models: DI, CHIRP DI, CHIRP MEGA DI, CHIRP MEGA DI+, CHIRP MEGA SI, and CHIRP MEGA SI+. 1.
Change the Side Imaging Orientation (CHIRP MEGA SI, CHIRP MEGA SI+ models only) Use SI Orientation to switch how the Side Imaging beams are displayed in the Side Imaging View. This menu option can be used if the port and starboard beams are reversed during installation, which might be the case if a transducer is installed incorrectly. For further assistance, contact Humminbird Customer Service. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select SI Orientation 3.
Turn on/off Side Imaging CHIRP 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab. 2. Select CHIRP Configuration. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select SI CHIRP Mode or Imaging CHIRP Mode. 4. Select On or Off. (Default = On) Select Frequencies for the 2D Sonar View (optional) Use the instructions in this section to select the frequencies that will be used for the 2D Sonar views. The menu options are determined by the installed transducer and control head model.
Select a Frequency for the Down Imaging View (optional) Use the instructions in this section to choose a frequency that will be used for the Down Imaging View. The menu options are determined by the installed transducer and control head model. NOTE: You can also change the frequency in the Down Imaging View while you fish by pressing the CHECK key (see the Down Imaging section: Adjust Settings While you Fish).
Set the Down Imaging Beam Width (optional, XNT 9 SI 180 T only) If the XNT 9 SI 180 T (Compact Side Imaging transducer) is installed, you can set the width of the beam (side to side) used for the Down Imaging View. To see only the data directly under your boat, select Narrow. Medium reveals more information, while Wide displays the maximum information available from the Down Imaging beam width. See Understand the Down Imaging View for more information. 1.
Understand Transducer Frequencies High Wide Transducers 2D Models MEGA DI Models MEGA DI+ Models MEGA SI Models MEGA SI+ Models XNT 9 HW T XNT 9 HW XP 9 HW T XP 9 HW XTM 9 HW T XPTH 9 HW T XPT 9 HW T XNT 9 MDI T XNT 9 HW MDI 75 T XNM 9 HW MDI 75 T XM 9 HW MDI T XTM 9 HW MDI T XNT 9 HW MSI 150 T XTM 9 HW MSI 150 T XM 9 HW MSI T XTM 9 HW MSI T XPTH 9 HW MSI T 2D Display 25˚ Full Select Full Beam (default) to use the complete frequency range.
SI Display 86 86° 8 86 8°86° 8° 455kHz/ MEGA MEGA Select MEGA for the highest resolution, sharpness, and range (up to 250 ft side to side). 455 kHz Select 455 kHz for deep water and overall coverage (up to 800 ft side to side). 8 86 8°86° 8° MEGA+ Select MEGA for the highest resolution, sharpness, and range (up to 400 ft side to side). 75° 800 kHz Select 800 kHz as an alternative frequency with sharp returns (up to 250 ft side to side).
83/200 kHz Transducers 2D Models DI Models SI Models XNT 9 20 T XNT 9 20 XP 9 20 T XP 9 20 XTM 9 20 T XPTH 9 20 T XPT 9 20 T XAP 9 20 XTM 9 WIDE DI 20 T XNT 9 SI 180 T XTM 9 SI 180 T XHS 9 HDSI 180 T XTM 9 HDSI 180 T XPTH 9 HDSI 180 T XM 9 20 MSI T XTM 9 20 MSI T XPTH 9 20 MSI T 2D Display 20˚ Medium (83 kHz) Frequency Select Medium Frequency for deep water (more than 800 feet). Medium Frequency can be used for deep returns at high speed.
SI Display 86˚ MEGA (CHIRP) Select MEGA CHIRP for the highest resolution, sharpness, and range (up to 250 ft side to side). 800 kHz (CHIRP) Select 800 kHz CHIRP as an alternative frequency with sharp returns (up to 250 ft side to side). 455 kHz (CHIRP) Select 455 kHz CHIRP for deep water and overall coverage (up to 800 ft side to side).
200/455 kHz Transducers Models XNT 9 DI T XTM 9 SI 25 T 2D Display High (200 kHz) Frequency Select High Frequency for greater bottom coverage in deep water (up to 600 feet). High (455 kHz) Frequency Select High (455 kHz) Frequency for shallow water (up to 350 feet). 455 kHz Select 455 kHz for greater bottom coverage in deep water (up to 350 feet). 800 kHz Select 800 kHz for shallow water and the sharpest image.
Adjust the CHIRP Frequency Spectrum (optional, CHIRP models only) Your control head has been configured with the best settings for a wide range of fishing conditions, and we recommend using the entire CHIRP frequency spectrum included with your unit. However, you can adjust the CHIRP Frequency Spectrum to limit the interferences on the display or refine the settings to your preference. The menu options are determined by the installed transducer and control head model.
Reset CHIRP Configuration Settings Use the following instructions to reset the CHIRP menu settings to the factory defaults. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab. 2. Select CHIRP Configuration. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Local CHIRP Configuration Reset. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
DISPLAY A SONAR VIEW ON-SCREEN There are a variety of views available to display sonar data. You can customize the view by showing or hiding information (see Customize the Sonar View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to refine the information displayed on-screen (see Adjust Sonar Display Settings and Adjust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all traditional 2D sonar views. Display a Sonar View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2.
Display a Sonar Combo View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. To open a Sonar Combo View, select Sonar. To open a Chart Combo View (Sonar and Chart together), select Chart. 3. Select a view to display on-screen. Sonar > Down/Sonar Combo View Sonar > Side/Sonar Combo View Chart > Chart/Sonar Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) For more information, see the Down Imaging section. For more information, see the Side Imaging section. For more information, see Navigation Overview.
UNDERSTAND THE SONAR VIEWS 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 rocky or hard bottoms (compacted sediment, rocks, fallen trees), while weaker returns often result from soft bottoms (sand, mud), vegetation, and small fish.
CUSTOMIZE THE SONAR VIEW You can customize the sonar views by showing or hiding information, such as the temperature graph, depth lines, color bar, and RTS Window. You can also change the color palette.
Show/Hide the Frequency Label The Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select Frequency Label. 3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).
Customize the RTS Window The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. It updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure, and fish that are within the transducer beam. When you use the cursor to review sonar history, the sonar history will freeze, but the RTS Window will continue to display sonar returns in real time. See Review Sonar History and Zoom In/Zoom Out. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.
Change the View Colors The Sonar Colors menu changes the colors used to display sonar returns on the view. Sonar View with Customized Sonar Colors color bar with sonar colors set to palette 4 Strong Weak RTS Window Change the Sonar Colors Palette 1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Sonar Colors. 3. Select a palette. NOTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View.
Adjusting the Contrast The high Contrast setting uses the top portion of palette. color bar Select a Range of the Palette (Contrast) Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Sonar Colors palette to display sonar returns. To see the current palette, display the Color Bar on the Sonar View. NOTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View.
ADJUST SONAR DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the instructions in this section to adjust how the sonar returns are shown on the Sonar View, so you can tune into what you want to see in the display. The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default display settings for the Sonar View, or you can customize it with your preferences. Filter Surface Clutter Use Surface Clutter to reduce the noise that may appear at the top of the view caused by algae and aeration.
Turn on/off Fish ID+ Settings Fish ID+ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a fish symbol on the Sonar View when very selective requirements are met. Also, if Fish ID+ is turned on, you can adjust the sensitivity used for detection and receive alerts with the Fish ID Alarm turned on. Fish ID+ Turned On depth Fish ID+ symbol (200 kHz beam) Turn on/off Fish ID+ When Fish ID+ is turned on, fish symbols will be shown on the Sonar View.
Adjust the Fish ID Sensitivity Use Fish ID Sensitivity to adjust the threshold used for detecting a fish with Fish ID+. To display only larger species of fish as fish symbols, select a low setting. To see smaller fish species or baitfish, select a high setting. Fish ID+ must be turned on to enable this menu. 1. Turn on Fish ID+. 2. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 3. Select Fish ID Sensitivity. 4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Set the Bottom View Display Bottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Bottom View is also affected by the palette selected in Sonar Colors (see Customize the Sonar View: Change the View Colors). Bottom View set to WhiteLine color bar with sonar colors set to palette 1 white shows strongest returns white shows strongest returns RTS Window Change the Bottom View Setting 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select Bottom View. 3.
ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (SONAR X-PRESS MENU) The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you fish. You can also control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.
Adjust the Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. To eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water, decrease the sensitivity. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns. Adjust the Sensitivity using the X-Press Menu Use the following instructions to adjust the sensitivity. 1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2.
Adjust Beam Sensitivity Your control head model may allow you to adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies. The available frequencies are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer. Use the following instructions to adjust a single beam. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select 83 kHz Sensitivity or 455 kHz Sensitivity.
Set the Upper/Lower Range Upper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, set the Upper Range to 20 and the Lower Range to 50. The view will not display sonar returns outside of the set ranges, and greater detail for the selected range will be displayed. 1. Sonar X-Press Menu (Advanced User Mode): With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Upper Range.
Change the Sonar Colors Palette The Sonar X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you fish. See Customize the Sonar View: Change the View Colors for more information. 1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Sonar Colors. 3. Select a palette. NOTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Customize the Sonar View.
COMPARE SONAR BEAMS (SPLIT SONAR VIEW) Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from each down beam frequency on separate sides of the view. You can use this view to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams. The beams are determined by your Humminbird model and the installed transducer. Frequencies: Use this view to compare the 83 kHz and 200 kHz beams. If you have a DI or CHIRP DI model, 455 kHz and 200 kHz will be displayed side by side in this view.
REVIEW SONAR HISTORY Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the cursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view. The RTS Window continues to update at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions (see Customize the Sonar View). Freeze the Sonar History 1. Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key. 2. Move the cursor over a sonar return.
ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT Use the Sonar Zoom View to see a magnified view of the bottom and structure. For example, if there are fish close to the bottom or near structure (tree, vegetation, etc.), Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see the separate sonar returns that might be displayed close together. Display the Sonar Zoom View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select Sonar > Sonar Zoom View.
Magnifying Sonar Returns in Sonar Zoom View (Bottom Lock Off) zoom level upper range, zoom view upper range, full range view zoomed view full range zoom preview range lower range, zoom view lower range, full range view OR ZOOM In Sonar (2D) ZOOM Out Move the Cursor 68 ZOOM In
Zoom In/Zoom Out using the X-Press Menu If your control head does not include ZOOM keys, you will use the Zoom Level menu to use the ZOOM feature. Magnify Bottom Structure (Zoom In/Out) 1. Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen. 2. Press the MENU key once. 3. Select Zoom Level. 4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting. Magnify the Cursor Position (Zoom In/Out) 1. Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen. 2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view. 3.
Adjust Sonar Zoom View Display Settings Turn on/off Bottom Lock Use Bottom Lock and Bottom Range to focus on the bottom and control how much of the water column is shown in Sonar Zoom View. Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth. This “flattens” out the bottom contour but is effective at showing fish on or near the bottom. 1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar Zoom View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Bottom Lock.
NAVIGATION IN SONAR VIEWS To mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS Fix from a connected or internal GPS receiver. See Getting Started for more information. Mark a Waypoint You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position. Waypoints are saved to the Waypoint Management dialog box (see Manage your Navigation Data). Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position 1. Press the MARK key. Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position 1.
Navigate to a Position Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the view. See Navigation Overview for more information about these features. Navigate to the Cursor Position 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view. 2. Press the GOTO key twice. When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.
Starting Navigation to the Cursor Position cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position cursor digital readouts cursor Press Twice to Start Navigation Move the Cursor 73 Sonar (2D)
DISPLAY THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW ON-SCREEN (ICE HELIX CHIRP AND HELIX 5 AND 7 G2/G2N MODELS ONLY) Circular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditional flasher format. The view is available on ICE HELIX CHIRP models and compatible HELIX 5 and 7 G2/G2N models with Ice Fishing mode turned on. To enable Ice Fishing mode, see the instructions below. Turn on Ice Fishing Mode If you have an ICE HELIX CHIRP model, proceed to Display the Circular Flasher View. 1.
UNDERSTAND THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW Like a traditional sonar view, the Circular Flasher View displays the sonar return intensity with different colors. The view is maximized with information you need for ice fishing, including the current depth, connected battery power percentage, and related menu settings. Strong returns often result from rocky or hard bottoms (compacted sediment, rocks, fallen trees), while weaker returns often result from soft bottoms (sand, mud), vegetation, and small fish.
ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you fish. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the views. Adjusting Settings from the X-Press Menu (ICE HELIX 7 CHIRP) Adjust the Gain (Sensitivity) Gain (or Sensitivity, depending on your control head model) controls how much detail is shown on the view.
Adjust for Interference (CHIRP models only) If you are fishing near other ICE flashers or transducers, use CHIRP IR (Interference Rejection) to reduce interference or noise on the sonar display. Set the CHIRP Interference Rejection (CHIRP IR) using the X-Press Menu 1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select CHIRP IR. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Change the Flasher Window Style The Flasher Window displays the depth and intensity of the sonar returns. You can change the display style for the sonar returns using the instructions below. You can also change the sonar colors used for sonar returns. For details, see Change the Sonar Colors Palette. 1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Flasher Style. 3. Select the type of Flasher Style to display.
Select a Range of the Palette (Contrast) Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Color Palette to display sonar returns. For details, see Change the Sonar Colors Palette. When Contrast is set to 20 (default), the entire palette is used to display weak and strong sonar returns. As you increase the Contrast, fewer colors within the selected palette are used to display the sonar returns (whether weak or strong). 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2.
MOVE THE DEPTH CURSOR Use the Depth Cursor to identify a depth on the Circular Flasher View. NOTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature (see Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen). 1. Activate: Press the DOWN Cursor key, and the purple cursor line will display on the dial. 2. Adjust the Cursor: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys. 3. EXIT: Press the EXIT key.
ZOOM IN/OUT IN CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW The Zoom feature displays a 2x magnified view of the area you choose on the Circular Flasher View. NOTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature (see Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen). ZOOM In/Out using the ZOOM Keys 1. Activate: Press the +ZOOM key. 2. Adjust the Zoom Range: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the white zoom lines on the flasher dial. 3. Close Zoom: Press -ZOOM key.
Magnifying Sonar Returns in the Circular Flasher View zoom range zoom view (2X magnification) ZOOM In Circular Flasher Move the Zoom Range 82
USING SONAR ZOOM VIEW IN ICE FISHING MODE (ICE HELIX CHIRP AND HELIX 5 AND 7 G2/G2N MODELS ONLY) Sonar Zoom View provides additional ways to view sonar data for ice fishing. To enable Ice Fishing mode, see Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen: Turn on Ice Fishing Mode. Display the Sonar Zoom View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select Sonar > Sonar Zoom View.
Show the Cursor To move the cursor in Sonar Zoom View, you must activate the cursor in the X-Press Menu. 1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With the Sonar Zoom View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Show Cursor. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Adjust the Zoom RTS Window The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. It updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure, and fish that are within the transducer beam.
DISPLAY A DOWN IMAGING VIEW ON-SCREEN (DOWN IMAGING AND SIDE IMAGING MODELS ONLY) There are a variety of views available to display Down Imaging data. You can also customize the view by showing or hiding information (see Customize the Down Imaging View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to refine the information displayed on-screen (see Adjust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all Down Imaging views. Display a Down Imaging View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2.
Chart > Chart/Down Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) Chart > Chart/Sonar/Down Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) For more information, see Navigation Overview. For more information, see the Sonar and Navigation sections. NOTE: The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer. For a complete list of the views available on your control head, press the MENU key twice, and select the Views tab.
UNDERSTAND THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW 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 the transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see. Like traditional 2D Sonar, the sonar history scrolls left across the screen. Down Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish. The beams are wide (side to side) but very thin from front to back.
CUSTOMIZE THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW You can customize the Down Imaging views by showing or hiding information, such as depth lines, temperature graph, and digital readouts. You can also change the color palette. Customizing the Down Imaging View temperature graph digital readouts set to boxes depth lines NOTE: Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay, or they can be displayed in data boxes (see Views: Display Digital Readouts).
Change the View Colors The DI Colors menu changes the palette used to display sonar returns on the view. Down Imaging View with Palette 10 Selected (DI Colors) Change the Down Imaging Colors Palette 1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select DI Colors. 3. Select a palette.
Show/Hide the Frequency Label The Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select Frequency Label. 3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).
ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (DOWN IMAGING X-PRESS MENU) The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you fish. You can also control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.
Adjust Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. You can adjust sensitivity from the X-Press Menu or the DI Enhance menu (see Enhance the Down Imaging View). The sensitivity can also be adjusted using the +/− ZOOM keys. Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns.
Enhance the Down Imaging View The DI Enhance menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, and sharpness on the Down Imaging View. As you adjust each setting, the changes are displayed immediately on the view. Enhancing the Down Imaging View Enhance the Down Imaging View 1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select DI Enhance. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to select each menu and adjust the setting.
Set the Upper/Lower Range Upper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, set the Upper Range to 20 and the Lower Range to 50. The view will not display sonar returns outside of the set ranges, and greater detail for the selected range will be displayed. 1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu (Advanced User Mode): With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2.
Switch Frequencies If the transducer includes more than one frequency for Down Imaging, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the Down Imaging View. For more information see Sonar Overview and Set up Sonar. 1. With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the CHECK/INFO key.
REVIEW DOWN IMAGING HISTORY AND ZOOM IN/OUT In addition to adjusting the sonar settings while you fish, you can freeze the sonar history, magnify sonar returns, and review position information. Freeze the Down Imaging View Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the cursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view. 1. Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key. 2.
Zooming into the Down Imaging History cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position cursor digital readouts bearing to cursor position zoom level zoom box can be moved with the Cursor Control key Move the Cursor ZOOM In 97 ZOOM Out Down Imaging Sonar
NAVIGATION IN DOWN IMAGING VIEWS To mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS Fix from a connected or internal GPS receiver. See Getting Started for more information. Mark a Waypoint You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position. Waypoints are saved to the Waypoint Management dialog box (see Manage your Navigation Data). Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position 1. Press the MARK key. Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position 1.
Navigate to a Position Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the view. See Navigation Overview for more information about these features. Navigate to the Cursor Position 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view. 2. Press the GOTO key twice. When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.
DISPLAY A SIDE IMAGING VIEW ON-SCREEN (CHIRP SI, CHIRP MEGA SI, CHIRP MEGA SI+ ONLY) There are a variety of views available to display Side Imaging data. You can also customize the view by showing or hiding information (see Customize the Side Imaging View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to maximize the information displayed on-screen (see Adjust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all Side Imaging views. Display a Side Imaging View 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2.
Sonar > Down/Side/Sonar Combo View Chart > Chart/Side Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) Chart > Chart/Sonar/Side Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) For more information, see the Sonar and Down Imaging sections. For more information, see Navigation Overview. For more information, see the Sonar and Navigation sections. NOTE: The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer.
UNDERSTAND THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW Side Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish. The side beam coverage is very thin from front to back, yet very wide from top to bottom. The bottom composition determines the intensity of the sonar return, and upward slopes that face the transducer reflect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer.
To visualize how Side Imaging works, the Side Imaging View illustration can be folded down the middle and then folded again at the lowest point of the water column. The raised area reveals the water column with its relative depth of the water under the boat. In the Side Imaging View, variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the boat passes over. Side Imaging View boat icon water column Interpreting the Side Imaging View NOTE: See humminbird.
CUSTOMIZE THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the view, or you can customize it with your preferences. Showing Digital Readouts and SI Range Lines range numbers digital readouts set to boxes range lines Show/Hide SI Range Lines SI Range Lines divide each side beam range into equal sections on the Side Imaging View. Use the range lines to estimate the location of objects. You can show or hide range lines on the view.
Change the View Colors The SI Colors menu changes the colors used to display sonar returns on the view. 1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select SI Colors. 3. Select a palette.
Show/Hide the Frequency Label The Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select Frequency Label. 3. Select On (show) or Off (hide).
ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (SIDE IMAGING X-PRESS MENU) The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you fish. You can also control how fast the sonar history scrolls down the screen. The menu options allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view. Adjust Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view.
Adjusting the Sensitivity using the +/−ZOOM Keys Increase Sensitivity Side Imaging Sonar Decrease Sensitivity 108
Enhance the Side Imaging View The SI Enhance menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, and sharpness on the Side Imaging View. As you adjust each setting, the changes are displayed immediately on the view, so you can fine tune the display. You can also turn on/off the Contour Mode from this menu so the water column is displayed or hidden on the view. Enhancing the Side Imaging View Enhance the Side Imaging View 1.
Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. This menu can also be adjusted from the Side Imaging X-Press Menu (SI Sensitivity).
Adjust the Side Imaging Range SI Range sets the deepest range that will be displayed on the Side Imaging views. Choose a low range number to focus on a shorter distance of the water column and see greater detail on the view. Choose a higher range number to see farther into the water and see an overview of details on the screen. 1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select SI Range.
Select Beams to Display on the Side/Side Combo View Use the Side/Side Combo View to focus on each side or one side. 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select Sonar > Side/Side Combo View. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key once. 5. Select Active Pane. 6. Select Upper or Lower. 7. Select SI Side. 8. Select a beam or both beams to display.
Change the Imaging SwitchFire Mode Imaging SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Down Imaging and Side Imaging Views. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab. 2. Select Imaging SwitchFire. 3. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode. Clear Mode: Clutter is filtered, and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details on-screen about the objects within the transducer beam(s). Max Mode: The view shows the most sonar information available within the transducer beam(s).
REVIEW SIDE IMAGING HISTORY AND ZOOM IN/OUT In addition to adjusting the sonar settings while you fish, you can freeze the sonar history, magnify sonar returns, and review position information. Freeze the Side Imaging View Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the cursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view. 1. Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key. 2.
Zooming In/Out cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position cursor digital readouts bearing to cursor position zoom level zoom box can be moved with the Cursor Control key Move the Cursor ZOOM In 115 ZOOM Out Side Imaging Sonar
NAVIGATION IN SIDE IMAGING VIEWS To mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS Fix from a connected or internal GPS receiver. See Getting Started for more information. Turn on/off SI Navigation SI Navigation controls how the boat icon is displayed in Side Imaging Views. See Navigate to a Position for more information. If SI Navigation is turned on, an arrow icon indicates the direction the boat needs to turn to reach the next waypoint during navigation.
Navigating to a Waypoint direction to turn the boat to reach the next waypoint (SI Navigation On) navigation digital readouts next waypoint Press Twice to Start Navigation Move the Cursor Cancel Navigation 1. Press the MENU key once. 2. Select Cancel Navigation. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
MANAGE SCREEN SNAPSHOTS AND RECORDINGS Snapshot and Recording View displays the saved screen snapshots and recordings from the installed microSD or SD card (separate purchase required). Use this view to review the snapshot and recording file details, start recording, and adjust the recording settings. NOTE: Also, this feature can be helpful in troubleshooting any sonar-related issues.
Take Screen Snapshots Screen Snapshots are saved pictures of the view on the screen. The screen snapshot will include the menus, dialog boxes, warnings, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken. If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on, a waypoint will also be saved at the boat or cursor location when you take a screen snapshot. NOTE: A microSD or SD card must be installed in the control head to use the Snapshot and Recording features.
Manage Saved Screen Snapshots Saved Screen Snapshots can be viewed from the Snapshot and Recording View. If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on when the screen snapshot is taken, you can view the saved file from the Chart View. NOTE: A microSD or SD card must be installed in the control head to use the Snapshot and Recording features. See HELIX Control Head for compatibility details. Display a Saved Screen Snapshot from Snapshot and Recording View 1. Display the Snapshot and Recording View on-screen. 2.
Display a Saved Screen Snapshot from Chart View If Screen Snapshot Waypoint is turned on when the screen snapshot is taken, you can view the saved file from the Chart View (see Enable Marking a Waypoint with each Screen Snapshot). 1. Display a Chart View on-screen. 2. Select a Snapshot: Use the Cursor key to select a screen snapshot icon. 3. Display: Press the CHECK/INFO key. Selecting a Screen Snapshot in Chart View (Map Source: Contour XD) screen snapshot icon selected thumbnail preview 4.
Record 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. You can play a saved recording from the Snapshot and Recording View. NOTE: A microSD or SD card must be installed in the control head to use the Snapshot and Recording features. See HELIX Control Head for compatibility details. Start Recording 1. Display the Snapshot and Recording View on-screen. 2. Press the MENU key. 3.
Play a Recording 1. Display the Snapshot and Recording View on-screen. 2. Select a Recording: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved files. 3. Start Playback: Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation is cancelled during playback. Use Different Views: To use different views on the control head and continue playback, press the EXIT key. Adjust Sonar: Use the X-Press Menu to adjust sonar settings during playback. You can also use the cursor.
Adjust Playback Speed 1. X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Playback Speed. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT keys to adjust playback speed or pause. Adjusting the Playback Speed Side Imaging recording playing indicates Playback is in progress Stop Playback 1. X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Stop Playback. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Delete a Recording 1. Display the Snapshot and Recording View on-screen. 2.
Email Files to Customer Service If you’re working with Humminbird Customer Service to troubleshoot a sonar-related issue, they may ask you to send a screen snapshot or recording to them for review. Use the instructions in this section to email a saved screen snapshot or recording to Humminbird Customer Service. For more information, see humminbird.com. Email a Saved Screen Snapshot 1. Install the SD or microSD card (and adapter) with the saved screen snapshots and recordings into your personal computer.
CHART OVERVIEW To enable the chart and navigation features, the control head must have a GPS Fix from an internal or external GPS receiver (see Getting Started to check the sensor reception). Some of these features also require a compass/heading sensor to be connected to the control head. The selected map source also influences the menu system. When you change the map source, the menu options for the chart views change, allowing you to add navigation data, shading, or alarms.
DISPLAY A CHART VIEW ON-SCREEN There are a variety of views available to display charts and navigation. The views can be customized and displayed as a Combo View. Display a Chart View or Bird’s Eye View Bird’s Eye View is only available when Contour XD or a Navionics map card is selected as the map source. 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select Chart > Chart View or Chart Instrument View. OR Select Chart > Bird’s Eye View.
Display a Chart Combo View You can select a variety of Chart Combo Views or Chart/Sonar Combo Views. 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select Chart. 3. Select a view to display on-screen. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Chart > Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View (with Contour XD or Navionics only) Chart > Chart/Chart Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) For more information, see Customize the Bird’s Eye View.
SELECT A MAP SOURCE The HELIX control head includes built-in maps, including the Humminbird Basemap and Contour XD. You can also install a microSD or SD map card with additional chart information for a particular location (separate purchase required). See HELIX Control Head for compatibility details. Chart View (Map Source: Humminbird Basemap) Chart/Chart Combo View (Map Source: Contour XD) NOTE: Your control head may require a software update to display the Humminbird Basemap.
Apply an Offset to the Map (optional, Contour XD and Navionics map cards only) Use Set Map Offset to move the chart position on-screen and correct a position error in the cartography. This setting applies to all charts, not just the chart that requires correction. NOTE: This feature is not available with Humminbird LakeMaster map cards. 1. Display a Chart View on-screen. 2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position where the map offset will be applied. 3.
Set up Humminbird ChartSelect ChartSelect allows you to purchase a Humminbird chart online and download it to a blank microSD or SD Card. Visit chartselect.humminbird.com for more information and to download the ChartSelect and FishSmart User Guide. To display purchased ChartSelect charts and/or overlays, see Display Chart Overlays. Encrypt a microSD or SD Card Use the Encrypt SD Card menu to prepare a blank microSD or SD card for ChartSelect. See HELIX Control Head for compatibility details.
Set up Humminbird LakeMaster When a Humminbird LakeMaster map card is installed and selected as the map source, additional menus are added to the menu system. The menu options are determined by the map card you purchased. Compatible Map Sources: Humminbird LakeMaster, LakeMaster PLUS, ZeroLine Map Card, AUTOCHART PC, etc. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for compatibility details and updates.
Set up Navionics When a Navionics map card is installed and selected as the map source, additional menus are added to the menu system. The menu options are determined by the map card you purchased, and they are available in the Chart tab (see Customize the Chart View) and/or the Platinum tab. Compatible Map Sources: Navionics+, Navionics Gold, HotMaps, HotMaps Premium, and Platinum+. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for compatibility details and updates.
CUSTOMIZE THE BIRD’S EYE VIEW (CONTOUR XD AND NAVIONICS ONLY) Navaids on Bird’s Eye View allows you to add navigational aids to the Bird’s Eye View, such as lights or buoys. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and the selected map source. Chart/Bird’s Eye Combo View Bird’s Eye View Chart View 3D view outline set to visible off course limits navaids set to visible boat icon route off course limits boat icon waypoint Show/Hide Navaids 1.
CUSTOMIZE THE CHART INSTRUMENT VIEW The Chart Instrument View displays a digital compass and XTE (Cross Track Error) graphic on the Chart View. If a compass is not installed, the COG (Course Over Ground) provides the data source for the digital compass. The Chart Instrument View shares the same menu settings as the Chart View. For customization information, see Customize the Chart View.
CUSTOMIZE THE CHART VIEW The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the chart appearance and map source, or you can customize the Chart View.
Show/Hide the Course Projection Line The course projection line is an arrow or line extending from the bow of the boat icon. It projects the current course and shows where the boat will go if you continue on your present course. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select Course Projection Line. 3. Select a display setting. Hidden The Course Projection line will not be displayed.
Customize the Chart Detail Level Use the following instructions to add or hide chart details and navaids on the Chart View and the Bird’s Eye View. Navionics Chart Displayed with Chart Detail set to Navigation navaid map scale chart info map border (dotted black line) restricted area (dashed red lines) Select a Chart Detail Level Chart Detail Level allows you to add details and layers to the chart views. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source. 1.
Select Custom Chart Layers 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab. 2. Select Chart Detail Level. 3. Select Custom. 4. Press the DOWN Cursor key. 5. Select Custom Chart Layers. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 6. Use the Cursor key to select a layer and turn it on (visible) or off (hidden). Simplify the Chart Detail Level Use Chart Declutter to remove all chart layers except for land outlines, waypoints, routes, and tracks.
DISPLAY CHART OVERLAYS (LAKEMASTER PLUS MAP CARD AND CHARTSELECT MAPS ONLY) If you purchased a Humminbird LakeMaster PLUS map card or ChartSelect lake maps (that are saved to an ecrypted SD card), you can select a base layer and add overlays to the Chart View to add more detail to your map. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source. The LakeMaster map card or SD card with ChartSelect chart layers must be selected as the map source.
Chart/Chart Combo View with Base Layer (set to 2D) and Overlay (set to Aerial) The selected Base Layer will be applied to the left window.
DISPLAY HUMMINBIRD LAKEMASTER CONTOUR LINES AND DEPTH RANGES When you install a LakeMaster Map Card or LakeMaster PLUS Map Card, menu options are added to the HB Chart Menu tab. You can display or hide contour lines, highlight shallow water, and highlight a depth range on the map. NOTE: A Humminbird LakeMaster map card must be installed and selected as the map source to enable these features. For details and additional features related to your LakeMaster map card, visit our Web site at humminbird.
Show/Hide Contour Lines Display or hide the water contour lines in the Chart View. This feature is also affected by the Water Level Offset setting. See Select a Map Source: Set up Humminbird LakeMaster. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab. 2. Select Contour Lines. 3. Select Hidden or Visible. Turn on Depth Colors Set the depth shading in the Chart View to Off or shaded. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the HB Chart tab. 2. Select Depth Colors. 3.
CHANGE THE CHART ORIENTATION AND MOTION MODE The Chart View pans automatically so the boat is always centered on the view. The settings in this section allow you to change the chart orientation, zoom the view automatically, set the north reference, and see more or less of the view based on the speed or range setting. Set the Chart Orientation Chart Orientation set to Course Up north up indicator chart orientation Set the Chart Orientation 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2.
Set the Bearing North Reference North Reference allows you to have the bearing displayed as True North or Magnetic North. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select North Reference. 3. Select True North or Magnetic North. Turn on/off Auto Zoom Turn on Auto Zoom to zoom the Chart View automatically based on the speed of the boat. As the boat’s speed increases, the chart range will increase. NOTE: The settings in this section do not apply to the Bird’s Eye View. 1.
NAVIGATION OVERVIEW Your Humminbird control head allows you to mark waypoints, create a route, and start navigating. Waypoints, routes, and tracks can be managed on-screen so you can save your favorites, edit names, and easily return to your favorite destinations. There are many ways to start navigation or edit navigation data with your Humminbird control head. The instructions in this section review navigation features on the chart views.
Shifting the Eye Point and Zooming in Bird’s Eye View boat icon Move the Eye Point ZOOM In ZOOM Out 147 Exit Navigation Overview
NAVIGATION ALARMS OVERVIEW When an alarm is turned on, an alert will sound or display on the control head to indicate the threshold has been exceeded. When you set the Off Course Alarm, Arrival Alarm, and Drift Alarm, the limits are shown on the Chart View. Turn on Alarms and Adjust Settings 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Alarms tab. 2. Select an alarm menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold.
MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) NAVIGATION As soon as you know that you have a man overboard (MOB), activate Man Overboard navigation to maximize the chances for a successful rescue. Man Overboard navigation marks the approximate point where the person went overboard and starts continuous navigation toward the Man Overboard waypoint. Activate Man Overboard Navigation 1. Press and hold the GOTO/MOB key until Man Overboard Navigation is activated.
When Man Overboard is activated, any current navigation will be cancelled and the current route will be discarded without notification. Man Overboard navigation will begin immediately, and you will see the following on the screen: Chart View: The view will switch to Chart View automatically. Man Overboard Waypoint: A waypoint is created at the boat’s current position, regardless of whether the chart cursor is active or not.
WAYPOINTS Waypoints are saved latitude/longitude positions. They mark a position of interest such as your favorite fishing area, structure, or marker buoy. The control head saves the position and allows you to edit the waypoint name, icon, and more (see Manage your Navigation Data). You can save 2,750 waypoints to the control head. Customize Waypoint Display Settings You can use the waypoint settings provided by your control head, or you can customize the waypoints shown on the view.
Show/Hide Waypoint Proximity Flags Waypoint flags show the distance from the boat (or active cursor) to each waypoint. If set to visible, the waypoint flags for the ten closest waypoints to the boat or cursor will be shown on the Chart View. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select Waypoint Proximity Flags. 3. Select Hidden or Visible. NOTE: Waypoint Proximity Flags are also influenced by the zoom level and boat speed.
Mark Waypoints Waypoints can be marked at the boat position or cursor position. To edit the waypoint, see Edit a Waypoint in the Chart View or Manage your Navigation Data. Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position 1. Press the MARK key. Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the chart. 2. Press the MARK key twice.
Select a Waypoint in the Chart View You can select a saved waypoint using the menu system or using the cursor on the Chart View. Select a Saved Waypoint on the Chart View 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View. Edit: Press the MENU key. Select the waypoint from the menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Select Edit. More Info: Press the CHECK/INFO key. Start Navigation: Press the GOTO key twice. 2. Exit Cursor: Press the EXIT key. Select the Last Saved Waypoint 1.
Edit a Waypoint You can edit a waypoint as you mark it or after it is saved. The instructions in this section show you how to edit a waypoint in the Chart View. To edit a waypoint or a group of waypoints from the Waypoint Management dialog box, see Manage your Navigation Data. Mark and Edit Waypoints (on-the-go) Use the instructions in this section to edit a waypoint as soon as you mark it. 1. Setup: See Change New Waypoint Settings. Set the New Waypoint Icon menu to Select. 2. Press the MARK key.
Changing the Waypoint Name Move from Space to Space Select a Letter, Number, or Symbol 6. Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 7. Close: Press the EXIT key. Change the Waypoint Position in the Chart View 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View. 2. Press the MENU key. 3. Select the waypoint name from the X-Press Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 5. Select the latitude position. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 6.
Waypoint with Target Displayed selected waypoint target Remove a Target 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Remove Target. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Show/Hide a Waypoint Trolling Grid Use the instructions in this section to display a trolling grid on a selected waypoint. Display a Trolling Grid 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View. 2. Press the MENU key. 3.
Delete a Waypoint in the Chart View Use the following instructions to select a waypoint and delete it. 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart View. 2. Press the MENU key. 3. Select the waypoint name from the X-Press Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigate to a Waypoint or Position 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint or position on the chart. 2. Press the GOTO key twice.
Navigate to a Saved Position If you press the GOTO key, you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes. 1. Press the GOTO key. 2. Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route. 4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation. Navigate Continuously Around a Waypoint Continuous Navigation Mode allows you to continue to navigate and fish around a selected waypoint, even if you pass over it multiple times. 1.
ROUTES Routes link two or more waypoints together to create a path for navigation. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each data point to the next. The distance between each waypoint is a route leg. You can save 47 routes (with 50 waypoints each) to the control head. WARNING! You should always be aware of your surroundings and watch for any potential obstacles.
Save the Current Route A route must have at least two waypoints to be saved as a route. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Save Current Route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Follow the on-screen prompts to save or discard the route. Change the Route During Navigation The X-Press Menu allows you to make changes to the route while you are navigating it. Skipping a Waypoint During Navigation Skip a Waypoint 1.
Reset XTE (Cross Track Error) Use Reset XTE to recalculate the cross track error (XTE) from the boat’s current position to the next waypoint in the route. For example, if you’ve deviated from a route to navigate around an island, select Reset XTE to update the control head’s course calculations from the current boat position instead of from the previous waypoint in the route. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View or Bird’s Eye View displayed on-screen, press the GOTO key once. 2. Select Reset XTE. 3.
Selecting a Saved Route on the Chart View cursor digital readouts selected route (red) current track selected route name Select a Waypoint on a Route Open the Go To Menu Navigate to a Saved Position If you press the GOTO key, you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes. 1. Press the GOTO key. 2. Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route. 4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.
Edit a Saved Route You can edit the route name and display it or hide it on the Chart View. To edit routes from the Waypoint Management dialog box, see Manage your Navigation Data. 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the route. Press the MENU key. OR If the route was saved recently, you don’t have to select it first. Press the MENU key. 2. Select the route name from the X-Press Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4.
TRACKS A track is a collection of track points that contains the boat’s detailed position history at set intervals. The Current Track shows the position history since the control head was powered on. You can clear the Current Track or save it at any time. To change the track point interval, edit saved tracks, and create track settings, see Manage your Navigation Data. You can save 50 tracks (each with 20,000 track points) to the control head.
3. Use the Cursor Control key to change the following: Visibility To show all tracks on the chart, select Visible. To hide tracks, select Hidden. If you choose Hidden, the control head continues to save trackpoints, but the track will not be displayed on the view. Style Select a line style (dotted, line, etc.) for all new tracks. Color If you select a line style, you can also select the line color. 4. Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Clear the Current Track Use the following instructions to clear the current track on the view and start a new track at the present boat position. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Clear Current Track. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Show/Hide the Current Track The current track is shown on the Chart View automatically. To hide or show the current track, use the following instructions.
SEARCH There are many ways to search the area for ports, tide stations, and current stations. You can also search for information based on the cursor position. The search options and the search area distance are determined by the installed map card and selected map source. Search by Nearest Port, Tide Station, or Current Station The control head must have a separate-purchase map card installed to enable the features in this section. 1. Press the CHECK/INFO key. 2.
Search for Contour Depth 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a contour on the chart. 2. Press the CHECK/INFO key. Search for a Lake Use this menu to display a lake other than your current location. The lake map displayed on the Chart View is based on the GPS latitude/longitude position and the Humminbird LakeMaster map card installed in the control head. GPS reception is required for the correct lake to be displayed.
MANAGE YOUR NAVIGATION DATA Your control head allows you to start navigation or edit your navigation data from the Chart View. You can also start navigation or edit navigation data from the Waypoint Management dialog box. The instructions in this section apply to the Waypoint Management dialog box. Overview Open the Waypoint Management Dialog Box 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select Waypoints, Routes, Tracks. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Selecting Files in the Waypoint Management Dialog Box (Waypoints, Routes, Tracks) selected file (highlighted in yellow) selected file preview waypoint route track Directory: Bass08 is the selected group information and instructions Scroll through the List Open a Menu 171 Go Back Manage your Navigation Data
Jump to the Top The Options menu, and other important actions, are located at the top of the Waypoint Management dialog box. Use these instructions to quickly select Options or jump to the top. 1. Press the EXIT key.
Manage Waypoints When you press the MARK key and create a new waypoint, an alphanumeric name (beginning with WP) is assigned to the waypoint. ICE HELIX CHIRP models also use alphanumeric names, but they begin with IC. You can use the Waypoint Management dialog box to edit the saved waypoint or create a new waypoint. You can also select a waypoint icon and category for all new waypoints. . Open the Waypoint Submenu 1. Select a waypoint from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2.
Editing a Waypoint icon category changing the icon visibility latitude longitude save waypoint information Edit a Saved Waypoint 1. Select a waypoint. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields. Name Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. See the illustration Changing the Waypoint Name. Icon Category Select All to view all available icons.
Changing the Waypoint Name Move from Space to Space Select a Letter, Number, or Symbol Save Create a New Waypoint Use the following instructions to create a new waypoint and add your own settings. To mark a waypoint in Chart View, see Navigation Overview: Waypoints. 1. Open a Group or Route: Select a group or route (where you want to save the new waypoint). Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Home is the highest level group, or the main directory, in the Waypoint Management dialog box. 2. Select Open.
Set the Waypoint Icon Default Use the following instructions to set the waypoint icon category and the waypoint icon for all new waypoints. NOTE: If the Waypoint Management dialog box is open, press the EXIT key to close the dialog box, and proceed with the following instructions. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select Waypoint Settings. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to set your new waypoint preferences.
Manage Routes You can edit your saved routes, and you can also create new routes from scratch using your saved waypoints. Route names are alphanumeric and begin with RT. Open the Route Submenu 1. Select a route from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select one of the following menu options: Open Displays the saved waypoints in the route. You can change the waypoint order from this menu (see Change the Waypoint Order in a Route).
Open a Saved Route 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Opening a Saved Route waypoint order (first to last) Directory: RT002 is the selected route Review Route Distance Information Use the instructions in this section to open a saved route and review the distance and bearing from each waypoint to the next. 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Info. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Travel a Saved Route 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Travel. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Forward or Reverse. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Navigation begins immediately. The Waypoint Management dialog box will close so you can see the route on the Chart View. Edit a Saved Route You can customize a route name, add or remove waypoints, and change the travel order for navigation.
Create a New Route 1. Open a Group: Select a group (where you want to save the new route). Press the RIGHT Cursor key. Home is the highest level group, or the main directory, in the Waypoint Management dialog box. 2. Select Options > New > New Route. 3. Create New Route: Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields. Name Select the item name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. See the illustration Changing the Route Name. Visibility To show the route on the Chart View, select Visible.
Adding Waypoints to a Route sort files next steps selected waypoint (highlighted in yellow) Directory: Bass08 is the selected group instructions Scroll through the List Select Add Waypoints to a Route When you add a waypoint to a route, it is a copy. If you make changes to the copy, the changes will be made to all copies. 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Add/Remove. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The menu will close. 3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint.
Delete a Waypoint from a Route 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select a waypoint in the route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Select Delete. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 5. To remove the waypoint from the group, choose Selected. To delete the waypoint from all groups, choose All Instances. 6. Follow the on-screen prompts to delete the waypoint. Change the Waypoint Order in a Route 1. Select a route. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Open.
Changing the Route Order (Moving a Waypoint) move a waypoint up or down in the route order Directory: RT002 is the selected route instructions Select the Waypoint Move the Waypoint Up or Down 183 Confirm the New Location Manage Routes
Manage Tracks Save and edit your tracks with the Waypoint Management dialog box. Track names are saved with a date and time stamp. The Tracks submenu allows you to edit the track name, appearance, and the track visibility. You can also move tracks from one group to another group. Open the Track Submenu 1. Select a track from the Waypoint Management dialog box. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select one of the following menu options: Edit Opens the Edit Track menu. See Edit a Saved Track for details.
Edit a Saved Track Use the following instructions to edit a saved track. To edit the current track, see Navigation Overview: Tracks. 1. Select a track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields. Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. Name To move from space to space, press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys. To change the letter or number, press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.
Manage Groups Use groups to organize your waypoints, routes, and tracks in one set. Some anglers prefer to group their navigation items by trip, fish-type, body of water, or time of day. New group names are alphanumeric and begin with GP, and you can edit the name. NOTE: Groups and sub-groups use storage. The storage limit of your waypoints and routes may vary due to the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory. Open the Group Submenu 1. Select a group from the Waypoint Management dialog box.
Set a Group as the Default Directory To save all your new waypoints, routes, and tracks to a designated group, use the following steps: 1. Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Open. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Options > Set as Default. Create a New Group 1. Select a Save Location: Use the Cursor Control key to choose where you want to save the new group. Home is the highest level group, or the main directory. You can also add a subgroup to an existing group.
Adding Items to a Group sort files next steps instructions Scroll Up or Down Add Add/Remove Navigation Items 1. Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Add/Remove. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. The menu will close. 3. Add: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint, route, or track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the group. Remove: Select an item in the group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to delete it. 4. Repeat step 3 as needed.
Edit a Group 1. Select a group. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Edit. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available fields. Name Select the file name, and press the RIGHT Cursor key. See the illustration Changing the Group Name. Visibility To show the group on the Chart View, select Visible. To hide it, select Hidden. 4. Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Search and Organize The Waypoint Management dialog box allows you to move your waypoints, routes, and tracks into a designated group, make copies, and search for information. You can also organize your navigation items in HumminbirdPC (see Import/Export Navigation Data), and visit our Web site at humminbird.com for details. Search By Search By allows you to search the items in the Waypoint Management dialog box by Name, Distance, Date, Icon, or Icon Category. 1. Select Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Selecting Multiple Waypoints sort files next steps selected waypoints (highlighted in yellow) Directory: Bass08 is the selected group instructions Scroll Up or Down Select Create a Copy and Save as a New Item Use the instructions in this section to copy a waypoint, route, or track and save it as a separate item. The new item retains the properties from the original, but it will not be affected by changes to the original. 1. Select a waypoint, route, or track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2.
Import/Export Navigation Data Import Navigation Data Use the following instructions to import waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups into your Humminbird control head. The control head will import Humminbird navigation data from an installed microSD or SD card. See HELIX Control Head for compatibility details. If the navigation data is from another source or format, it must be converted (using HumminbirdPC) before you can import it. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for details.
AUTOCHART LIVE OVERVIEW AutoChart Live uses data from an installed GPS receiver and 2D transducer (down beam, DualBeamPLUS) to create detailed depth maps of your favorite waters. Map Source: Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics Storage: AutoChart Live saves 8 hours of mapping data on your control head. After 8 hours of data has been collected, you can erase the data and continue mapping, or you can purchase a ZeroLine Map Card for unlimited mapping.
1. PREPARE THE CONTROL HEAD FOR MAPPING When you start your mapping for the day, it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual. It is also important to use your 2D transducer beams exclusively. Set the Map Source AutoChart Live can be used when a Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics map card is installed and selected as the map source. When you install a map card, the map source is changed automatically to match the microSD or SD card map source.
Confirm Digital Depth and GPS Fix 1. Display a Chart View on-screen. 2. Confirm Digital Depth: Confirm the depth digital readout is displayed. It may take a moment for depth to be displayed. 3. Confirm GPS Fix: Confirm the speed digital readout is displayed. NOTE: Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay, or they can be displayed in data boxes (see Views: Display Digital Readouts).
Display the Current Track (optional) It is helpful to display the current track so you can see where the boat has already traveled while you’re recording the map. 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab. 2. Select Current Track. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Appearance. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Select Visibility. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor key to select Visible. 5. Save: Select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
2. RECORD YOUR CUSTOM MAP 1. Preparation: Before you start mapping for the day, confirm that the control head is set up as shown in the section Prepare the Control Head for Mapping. 2. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 3. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Select Record. 5. Select On. Display: Select AutoChart Live. Select Visible. Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key to see the depth data on the Chart View. 6.
3. STOP RECORDING Use the instructions in this section to stop recording. Your map is automatically saved to the control head (internal) or to the ZeroLine Map Card if it is installed. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select Record. 4. Select Off.
OPEN THE AUTOCHART LIVE MENU You will use the AutoChart Live menu for all settings. Some of the menu options in this section may be displayed in other parts of the menu system so that you can access them quickly. No matter where you make the change, the control head will update the setting across the system. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Adjust the Transparency 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select AC Live Transparency. 2. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting. Display the AC Live Color Bar The AC Live Color bar allows you to display the palette icon for AutoChart Live or Bottom Type. See the illustrations Chart View with AutoChart Live Map Displayed and Chart/Chart Combo View.
CUSTOMIZE THE AUTOCHART LIVE MAP DISPLAY SETTINGS Use the AutoChart Live Options menu to adjust the depth range, contour interval, and map position. You can also change the color palette and shading. Open the AutoChart Live Options Menu You will use the AutoChart Live Options menu for all display settings. 1. Chart X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select AutoChart Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Select AC Live Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
Change the Display Colors Use the following instructions to change the color palette used to display the AutoChart Live map. Changing the AutoChart Live Map Display Colors (Map Source: Humminbird LakeMaster) color palette highlight color shallow color depth scale (AC Live Color Bar) NOTE: Use the AC Live Color Bar icon see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
Show/Hide Depth Colors Use the following instructions to show or hide the depth colors. If you hide the depth colors, the contours will be shown on the display. 1. From the AutoChart Live Options menu, select Depth Colors. 2. Select a On (visible) or Off (hidden). Change the Color Palette The Color Palette menu changes the colors used to display the AutoChart Live map. The color range is shown in the AC Live Color bar and is affected by the Min Range and Max Range settings.
Display Contour Lines and Adjust the Contour Interval You can display or hide the contour lines on the map, and you can adjust the distance between each contour line. Contour Interval is also affected by the Water Level Offset setting. Display the Contour Lines and Adjust the Contour Interval 1. From the AutoChart Live Options menu, select Contour Lines. 2. Select Visible. 3. Select Contour Intervals. 4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting. Change the Contour Lines Color 1.
Add Settings with Chart Options You can also add adjustments to your custom map using the HB Chart menu. For example, if Humminbird is set as the map source, you can add Depth Colors, Shallow Water, etc. to your AutoChart Live map. See Display Humminbird LakeMaster Contour Lines and Depth Ranges. If Navionics is set as the map source, you can display Contours and Shading on your AutoChart Live map. See Customize the Chart View for more information.
CUSTOMIZE THE BOTTOM HARDNESS DISPLAY SETTINGS The Bottom Layer is displayed on top of the AutoChart Live map and can be displayed as bottom hardness or vegetation. Bottom Hardness shows strong sonar returns resulting from compacted sediment, rocks, fallen trees, etc. Show/Hide Bottom Hardness Show Bottom Hardness 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Bottom Layer. 2. Select Visible. 3. Select Bottom Type. 4. Select Bottom Hardness.
Adjust the Gain Offset Use Gain Offset to tune the bottom hardness display. For example, if you’re fishing a lake where most of the lake has a hard bottom, reduce the gain so only the hardest bottom is displayed. 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Hardness Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Gain Offset. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Adjust the Hardness Range You can adjust the range of bottom hardness shown on the chart by changing the minimum range and maximum range on the display. The range you select affects how the bottom hardness colors are displayed. The range is displayed in the AC Live Color Bar with Bottom Hardness selected. 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Hardness Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Min Hardness. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting. 4. Select Max Hardness. 5.
Change the Bottom Hardness Colors Use the following instructions to change the color palette used to display Bottom Hardness.
CUSTOMIZE THE VEGETATION DISPLAY SETTINGS The Bottom Layer is displayed on top of the AutoChart Live map and can be displayed as bottom hardness or vegetation. Vegetation shows the sonar returns interpreted as vegetation on the Chart View. Show/Hide Vegetation Show Vegetation 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Bottom Layer. 2. Select Visible. 3. Select Bottom Type. 4. Select Vegetation.
Adjust the Gain Offset Use Gain Offset to tune the vegetation display. Vegetation will vary with the lake, season, or environment you are fishing, and you should adjust the Gain Offset as needed. 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Vegetation Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Gain Offset. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Adjust the Vegetation Range You can adjust the range of vegetation shown on the chart by changing the minimum range and maximum range on the display. The range you select affects how the vegetation colors are displayed. 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Vegetation Options. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 2. Select Min Vegetation. 3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting. 4. Select Max Vegetation. 5. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Change the Vegetation Colors Use the following instructions to change the color palette used to display vegetation. Changing the Vegetation Colors (Map Source: Humminbird LakeMaster) vegetation layer vegetation color AutoChart Live Map layer vegetation scale (AC Live Color Bar) NOTE: Use the AC Live Color Bar icon see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
MANAGE YOUR CONTROL HEAD Select an Installed GPS Receiver The GPS Receiver Override menu is available when more than one GPS receiver is installed and detected by the control head. If GPS Receiver Override is set to Auto, the control head will select a GPS receiver automatically. To manually select a GPS receiver, follow the instructions in this section. NOTE: If the control head is connected to an Ethernet network, this menu is not available.
Turn on/off NMEA 0183 Output NMEA Output should be turned on if you connect the NMEA Output wires of an accessory GPS receiver (external) or heading sensor cable to another NMEA-compatible device, such as an autopilot. See the accessory guide for details. Accessory guides can be downloaded from our Web site at humminbird.com. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab. 2. Select NMEA 0183 Output. 3. Select On or Off.
Start the Timer 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Alarms tab. 2. Select Timer Setup. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 3. Use the Cursor Control key to set the hours, minutes, and seconds. 4. To start the Timer immediately, select Start. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. To save your settings and start the Timer at a later time, select Save. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. NOTE: The Timer can be displayed as a digital readout. See Views: Display Digital Readouts.
Apply an Offset to a Digital Readout Use the following instructions to adjust the digital readout by the offset amount entered. 1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab. 2. Select one of the following menus. Use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the offset. Depth Offset Adjusts the depth digital readout by the amount entered. To read the depth from the waterline, enter a positive vertical measurement. To read the depth from the keel, enter a negative amount.
Adjust the Backlight 1. Press the POWER key. 2. Select Light. 3. Adjust the Backlight setting from Dim to 10 (brightest). Start Standby Mode To conserve power while the control head is not in-use, start Standby mode. 1. Press the POWER key. 2. Select Standby. 3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key. 4. Turn off: Press the POWER key. Restore System Defaults Use the following instructions to reset ALL menu settings to the factory defaults. CAUTION! Use this menu with caution! 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.
UPDATE SOFTWARE Register your product at humminbird.com so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news and software updates for your Humminbird model. You can also download HumminbirdPC, which allows you to manage your waypoints, routes, and tracks on your personal computer. If your control head model does not include a microSD or SD card slot, you can use HumminbirdPC to update the control head software. Visit humminbird.com for details.
MAINTENANCE Your control head is designed to provide years of trouble-free use with very little maintenance. Use the following procedures to ensure your Humminbird continues to deliver top performance. Control Head Maintenance It is important to consider the following precautions when using your Humminbird control head: • Chemicals, such as those found in bug spray and sunscreen, may cause permanent damage to the control head screen. Such damage is not covered by the warranty.
TROUBLESHOOTING Before contacting Humminbird Customer Service, please read the following section. Taking the time to review these troubleshooting guidelines may allow you to solve a performance problem yourself, and therefore avoid sending your unit back for repair.
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: Display Problems Possible Solutions The control head loses power at high speeds. If the power output of your boat’s engine is unregulated, the control head may be protecting itself using its over-voltage protection feature.
SPECIFICATIONS HELIX 5 SONAR G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 CHIRP GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 DI G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 CHIRP DI GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 CHIRP SI GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 inches (127 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 5 Control Head Measurements HELIX 5 Gimbal Mount 7.55 in (191.77 mm) VIEW 4.28 in (108.71 mm) MENU MARK 4.64 in (117.86 mm) EXIT GOTO 2.90 in (73.66 mm) 3.30 in (83.
HELIX 5 In-Dash Mount 7.55 in (191.77 mm) VIEW 4.28 in (108.71 mm) MENU MARK EXIT GOTO MOB 2.90 in (73.66 mm) 2.17 in (55.
HELIX 7 SONAR G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP DI G2, HELIX 7 CHIRP DI GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP DI GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP SI GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 GPS G2 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G3 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3 Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 CHIRP MEGA SI GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 inches (178 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Spectrum Default Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 kHz - 220 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (305 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 7 Control Head Measurements HELIX 7 Gimbal Mount 10.54 in (267.72 mm) 5.44 in (138.18 mm) 5.80 in (147.32 mm) 2.97 in (75.44 mm) 3.60 in (91.
HELIX 7 In-Dash Mount 10.54 in (267.72 mm) 5.44 in (138.18 mm) 2.97 in (75.44 mm) 2.17 in (55.
HELIX 8 CHIRP GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 inches (203 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA DI GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 inches (203 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 8 CHIRP MEGA SI+GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 inches (203 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Spectrum Default Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 kHz - 220 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (305 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 8 Control Head Measurements HELIX 8 Gimbal Mount 11.998 (304.75 mm) || 6.623 (168.22 mm) || 7.251 (184.18 mm) || 4.103 (104.
HELIX 8 In-Dash Mount 11.998 (304.75 mm) || 6.623 (168.22 mm) || 3.938 (100.03 mm) || 1.220 (30.99 mm) || 3.674 (93.
HELIX 9 CHIRP GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 CHIRP DI GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 CHIRP DI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA DI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 CHIRP SI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA SI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . .
DualBeam PLUS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz, 83 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 ft (457 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 G2N Control Head Measurements HELIX 9 G2N Gimbal Mount 13.44 (341.38 mm) || 7.114 (180.7 mm) || 7.5 (191 mm) || 4.203 (106.
HELIX 9 G2N In-Dash Mount 13.44 (341.38 mm) || 7.114 (180.7 mm) || 3.991 (101.37 mm) || 1.324 (33.63 mm) || 3.685 (93.
HELIX 9 CHIRP GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 CHIRP MEGA SI+GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 inches (228.6 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WVGA 480V x 800H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Spectrum Default Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 kHz - 220 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (305 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 9 G3N Control Head Measurements HELIX 9 G3N Gimbal Mount 11.998 (304.75 mm) || 6.623 (168.22 mm) || 7.251 (184.18 mm) || 4.103 (104.
HELIX 9 G3N In-Dash Mount 11.998 (304.75 mm) || 6.623 (168.22 mm) || 3.938 (100.03 mm) || 1.220 (30.99 mm) || 3.674 (93.
HELIX 10 CHIRP GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP DI GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP DI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA DI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP SI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA SI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . .
DualBeam PLUS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz, 83 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 ft (457 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10.1 inches (256.5 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WSVGA 600V x 1024H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Spectrum Default Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 kHz - 220 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (305 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 10 Control Head Measurements HELIX 10 Gimbal Mount 13.44 (341.38 mm) || 7.114 (180.7 mm) || 7.5 (191 mm) || 4.203 (106.
HELIX 10 In-Dash Mount 13.44 (341.38 mm) || 7.114 (180.7 mm) || 3.991 (101.37 mm) || 1.324 (33.63 mm) || 3.685 (93.
HELIX 12 CHIRP GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP DI GPS G2N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP DI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA DI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP SI GPS G2N (CHIRP MEGA SI) Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . .
DualBeam PLUS Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 kHz, 83 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500 ft (457 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA DI+ GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 CHIRP MEGA SI+ GPS G3N Control Head Display Size (diagonal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12.1 inches (307.3 mm) Pixel Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . WXGA 800V x 1280H Display Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dual Spectrum Default Operating Frequency . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 kHz - 220 kHz Depth Capability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000 ft (305 m) Area of Coverage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HELIX 12 Control Head Measurements HELIX 12 Gimbal Mount 14.86 (377 mm) || 8.52 (216 mm) || 8.90 (228 mm) || 4.
HELIX 12 In-Dash Mount 14.86 (377 mm) || 8.52 (216 mm) || 3.90 (99 mm) || 1.22 (31 mm) || 3.
STATEMENTS AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products.
FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. CAUTION! This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
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