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Page 2: ...a to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm WARNING Do NOT leave the control head SD card slot cover open The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit NOTE Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase and some features are only available on international models Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features Pleas...

Page 3: ...ith other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will mark all EEE products in accordance with the WEEE Directive It is our goal to comply in the collection treatment recovery and environmentally sound disposal of those products however these requirements do vary within European Union member states For m...

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Page 5: ...a Side Imaging View On Screen 70 Understand the Side Imaging View 71 Customize the Side Imaging View 73 Adjust Settings While you Fish 75 Review Side Imaging History and Zoom In Out 79 Navigation in Side Imaging Views 81 Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings 83 Chart Overview 90 Display a Chart View On Screen 91 Select a Chart Source 92 Customize the Bird s Eye View 97 Customize the Chart View 98...

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Page 7: ...t to register your products and keep your software up to date Visit our Web site at humminbird com to set up an account update control head and accessory software and purchase additional equipment Also see Update Software in this manual for more information HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To open read and print the Adobe PDF ﬁles you will need Adobe Reader software installed on your computer To download th...

Page 8: ...section are a one time 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 Getting Started ...

Page 9: ... 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 System Status To view s...

Page 10: ...pth the control head will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth so more detail will be shown on the display Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth See Side Imaging Overview for more information Water Type Water Type aﬀects the accuracy of deep water depth readings and conﬁgures the control head for operation in fre...

Page 11: ... listed as Connected If you have a temp speed wheel the wheel must move for it to be detected Unconnected If an accessory is listed as Unconnected check the cable and power connections to conﬁrm they are secure and powered on Review the installation guide that was included with your accessory to conﬁrm it is installed correctly NOTE The menus for installed accessories are typically included in the...

Page 12: ...gth bar GPS Fix Type reported as No Fix 2D Fix 3D Fix or Enhanced An Enhanced Fix has been augmented using information from WAAS EGNOS or MSAS HDOP the Horizontal Dilution of Precision a GPS system parameter which depends on the current satellite conﬁguration HDOP is used to calculate the Estimated Position Error NOTE To manually change your GPS source see Manage your Control Head Reviewing GPS Re...

Page 13: ...h ID Alarm The alarm will be triggered when a ﬁsh is detected based on the menu setting See Adjust Sonar Display Settings for more information Low Battery Alarm The alarm will be triggered when the input battery votage is equal to or less than the menu setting The battery must be connected to the control head See your control head installation guide for more information Temp Alarm The alarm will b...

Page 14: ...All Sounds or Alarms Only Change the Alarm Tone Select the Alarms tab Alarm Tone Change the User Mode The User Mode determines how many menu options are displayed in the menu system Select Normal to see fewer menu options that are used more often Select Advanced to see all the menu options available in the menu system Instructions in this manual marked with Main Menu Advanced User Mode indicate th...

Page 15: ... select each unit setting as needed 4 Close Press the EXIT key Adjust the Backlight 1 Press the POWER key 2 Select Light 3 Adjust the Backlight setting from Dim to 10 brightest Power Off Use the following instructions to power oﬀ your control head You should save the current track before powering oﬀ and your control head should always be turned oﬀ using the POWER key Save the Current Track 1 Chart...

Page 16: ...y the previous view See Views for details CHECK INFO KEY In the Chart View press the CHECK INFO key to see information about the cursor position or about objects located near the cursor position If the cursor is not active the Chart Info submenu will open See Navigation Overview for details CURSOR CONTROL KEY LEFT RIGHT UP or DOWN Cursor keys Press the arrows on the Cursor Control key to move thro...

Page 17: ...view on each VIEW SHORTCUT key See Views for details POWER KEY Press the POWER key to power on the control head To power oﬀ press and hold the POWER key During operation press the POWER key The backlight can be adjusted from this menu You can also turn on oﬀ Sonar and change the view background color SD Card Slot s The SD card slot on your control head can be used with an SD card separate purchase...

Page 18: ...ed because the Sonar View is displayed on the screen Open the X Press Menu 1 Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on screen 2 Press the MENU key once Open the Main Menu The main menu is divided into tabbed categories Alarms Sonar Navigation Chart Humminbird Chart Setup Views and Accessories The available tabs and menus are determined by your model and the connected ac...

Page 19: ...IGHT or LEFT Cursor keys 1 Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys 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 Adjust a Menu Setting 1 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys Select a Menu Select a Tab Change a Menu Setting Menu System Overview ...

Page 20: ...row 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 Start an Action or Open a Submenu Jump to the Bottom of the Tab Jump to the Top of the Tab See More Menus ...

Page 21: ...be set to Advanced for the selected menu to be shown If you do not see the menu in the system change the User Mode to Advanced Change the User Mode 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Setup tab 3 Select User Mode 4 Select Normal or Advanced Close the Menu System Use the EXIT key to go back through the menu system or close the menu system Back Press the EXIT key to close the current m...

Page 22: ...l head are determined by the model you ve purchased and the connected transducer Display a View from the Views X Press Menu 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 Select a view category Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Select a view Press the RIGHT Cursor key Selecting a View to Display on the Screen Forward Press to go to the Next View Back Press to go to the Previous View Press to Display a Saved View Pres...

Page 23: ...e MENU key twice 2 Select the Views tab 3 Select a view 4 Select Hidden or Visible Hide Sonar Views If you re using your control head for GPS Navigation functions only use these instructions to hide all sonar views from the view rotation This setting also deactivates sonar 1 Press the POWER key 2 Select Sonar 3 Select Oﬀ NOTE You can also turn on oﬀ Sonar from the Main Menu Setup tab Sonar Save a ...

Page 24: ...tely 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Setup tab 2 Select Digital Readouts 3 Select one of the following options Show Hide Digital Readouts on the Side Imaging View If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes on all views you can hide the digital readout boxes on the Side Imaging View exclusively 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select SI Readouts 3 Select On...

Page 25: ...25 Views Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected Chart View Course Over Ground COG Distance to Go DTG speed Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected Sonar View temperature depth speed ...

Page 26: ...played 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 4 Select a digital readout Hide To hide a readout window select Oﬀ digits format set to large tenths Digital Readouts with Boxes Selected Down Sonar Combo View readout 2 readout 1...

Page 27: ...oint on the route ETA Estimated Time of Arrival The estimated time of arrival to the next waypoint on the route Position GPS The latitude and longitude coordinates of the boat position based on the GPS receiver installation location Speed Speed Speed is the measurement of the boat s progress across a given distance based on the speed measurement provided by the GPS Temp Temperature The detected wa...

Page 28: ...e 2 Select Active Side 3 Select Right or Left X Press Menu The X Press Menu updates with the menus available for the active side of the view Cursor Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key to use the cursor on the active side of the view Adjust the View Window Size Split Position allows you to adjust the size of the selected window in a Combo View 1 X Press Menu With a Combo View displayed on scr...

Page 29: ... a wide yet precise survey of a large area of water including detailed bottom topography and ﬁsh attracting structure orientation Typically the Side Imaging sonar shown in blue can search an area that is 480 feet wide 240 to each side with a typical depth performance of 150 feet when the Side Imaging Sonar frequency is set for 455 kHz Selecting 800 kHz HELIX 10 SI GPS only produces the sharpest im...

Page 30: ...PS If your transducer is also a CHIRP transducer you can operate the down beams at diﬀerent frequency ranges CHIRP sonar beams provide conical coverage directly below the boat for depths up to 1500 feet 500 m HELIX CHIRP GPS and HELIX CHIRP SI GPS or 600 feet 183 m HELIX CHIRP DI GPS CHIRP sonar sends continuous sonar pulses at varying frequencies to provide more detailed returns and better target...

Page 31: ...b site at humminbird com 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Connected Transducer 3 Select the transducer connected to the unit To adjust the depth oﬀset see Manage your Control Head Adjust the Noise Filter Use Noise Filter to limit the interference that may appear on the sonar views from sources such as your boat engine turbulence or other sonar devices 1 Main Menu ...

Page 32: ...matically choose the 2D conical beams or the Down Imaging beams to display the depth digital readout If the depth is deeper than 350 ft set the Digital Depth Source to 2D Element 1 Main Menu Advanced User Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Digital Depth Source 3 Select Auto or 2D Element Auto The control head will acquire the digital depth as needed 2D Element Select 2D El...

Page 33: ... NOTE The settings in the Down Imaging Display Frequency Options table do not apply to the HELIX SI GPS 2D Display Frequency Options HELIX SONAR GPS HELIX SI GPS 83 kHz Select for deep water more than 800 feet 83 kHz can be used for deep returns at high speed If 83 kHz is selected the 200 kHz beam pings in the background but is not displayed 200 kHz Select 200 kHz for faster pinging and shallower ...

Page 34: ...h HELIX SI GPS only In the HELIX SI GPS 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 Down Imaging Overview for more information 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar ta...

Page 35: ...o select a setting 4 Press the DOWN Cursor key to select CHIRP Frequency Spectrum 5 Open the Submenu Press the RIGHT Cursor key 6 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a frequency menu 7 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a setting 8 Repeat Repeat steps 6 through 8 to set additional frequency settings 9 Close the Submenu Press the EXIT key NOTE Accessory transducers may include add...

Page 36: ...y use these instructions to hide all sonar views from the view rotation When it is set to Oﬀ this is setting also stops the unit from pinging so all sonar operation is deactivated 1 Press the POWER key 2 Select Sonar 3 Select Oﬀ NOTE You can also turn on off Sonar from the Main Menu Setup tab Sonar ...

Page 37: ...d 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 NOTE The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer See each related section of the manual Views Down Imaging Overview Side Imaging Overview Navigation Overview etc for more information Split Sonar...

Page 38: ...low intensity returns are determined by the palette you choose in the Sonar Colors menu see Customize the Sonar View The control head displays the return intensity based on the Sonar Colors and Bottom View menu settings You can display the RTS Window Real Time Sonar turn on oﬀ ﬁsh symbols Fis0h ID change the SwitchFire mode adjust sensitivity and more Sonar History Historical returns scroll left a...

Page 39: ...formation such as the temperature graph depth lines color bar and RTS Window You can also change the color palette Customizing the Sonar View temperature digital readout overlay depth digital readout overlay speed digital readout overlay temperature graph RTS Window A Scope color bar depth lines ...

Page 40: ...isplays the currently selected CHIRP frequencies on 2D sonar views See Set up Sonar Set up CHIRP 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Frequency Label 3 Select On show or Oﬀ hide 2D Sonar View Displaying CHIRP Data selected display frequency selected frequency spectrum ...

Page 41: ...NOTE Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay or they can be displayed in data boxes see Views Display Digital Readouts Mono Sonar returns are displayed in black Color Full Sonar returns are displayed in color and they ﬁll the width of the RTS Window Color A Scope Sonar returns are displayed in color The size of the displayed lines correspond with the intensity of the sonar returns from the...

Page 42: ... 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 Views RTS Window Sonar View with Customized Sonar Colors color bar with sonar colors set to palette 4 Weak Strong ...

Page 43: ...elect the Sonar tab 2 Select Surface Clutter 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Change the SwitchFire Mode SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select SwitchFire 3 Select Clear Mode or Max Mode SwitchFire Clear Mode SwitchFire Max Mode Choose Clear Mode to see less clutter and...

Page 44: ...ion and the ﬁsh depth is shown above the symbol When Fish ID is turned oﬀ the control head shows only the raw sonar returns on the display 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Fish ID 3 Select On or Oﬀ Fish ID Turned On Fish ID symbol 200 kHz beam depth On Fish Symbols will display in the Sonar View when a ﬁsh is detected Orange Fish Symbols targets detected in the 20...

Page 45: ...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 1 low sensitivity large ﬁsh only 10 high sensitivity All small ﬁsh up to large ﬁsh Turn on the Fish ID Alarm To receive an on screen alert when a ﬁsh is detected turn on the Fish ID Alarm Fish ID must be turned on to enable this alarm 1 Turn on Fish ID 2 Main ...

Page 46: ...the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Bottom View 3 Select one of the following modes Bottom View set to WhiteLine color bar with sonar colors set to palette 1 RTS Window white shows strongest returns white shows strongest returns Structure ID Structure ID will display the strongest return as speciﬁed by the palette selected in the Sonar Colors menu WhiteLine WhiteLine highlights the st...

Page 47: ...nd 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 Adjusting Settings from the Sonar X Press Menu HELIX SI GPS upper range chart speed RTS Window lower range surface clutter ...

Page 48: ...rol 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 HELIX CHIRP GPS Select Medium Sensitivi...

Page 49: ...w To slow down the sonar history display select a lower setting Regardless of the Chart Speed setting the RTS Window will update at the maximum rate possible for depth conditions 1 Sonar X Press Menu With a Sonar View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Chart Speed 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Turn on off Jigging Mode HELIX SI GPS only If you have a ...

Page 50: ...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 ...

Page 51: ...ls allow you to compare the 83 KHz and 200 kHz beams in this view If you have a HELIX DI GPS model 455 kHz and 200 kHz will be displayed side by side in this view Fish ID It is also helpful to turn on Fish ID in Split Sonar View so you can see where the ﬁsh are located within each transducer beam see Adjust Sonar Display Settings Turn on oﬀ Fish ID Settings Display the Split Sonar View 1 Press and...

Page 52: ...turn 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 NOTE To mark a waypoint or start navigation to the cursor position see Navigation in Sonar Views Move the C...

Page 53: ...yed close together Display the Sonar Zoom View 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 Select Sonar Sonar Zoom View Magnify Bottom Structure Zoom In Out 1 Display the Sonar Zoom View On Screen 2 Zoom In Press the ZOOM key Zoom Out Press the Zoom key 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 Zo...

Page 54: ... full range zoomed view ZOOM Out ZOOM In ZOOM In OR Move the Cursor Magnifying Sonar Returns in Sonar Zoom View Bottom Lock Off zoom level upper range zoom view upper range full range view lower range zoom view lower range full range view ...

Page 55: ...eys to adjust the range The range is measured up from the bottom Low Setting useful for seeing low lying bottom structure or details of the bottom return High Setting useful for seeing large structure in deeper water NOTE If you see a wavy band on the view that mirrors the change in depth the Bottom Range might be set deeper than the actual water depth In this case decrease the Bottom Range settin...

Page 56: ...tion 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 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view 2 Press the MARK key Mark a Waypoint Move the Cursor Marking a Waypoint at the Cursor Position cursor digital readouts cursor cursor d...

Page 57: ...2 Press the GOTO key When you press the GOTO key a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position Navigate to a Saved Position If you press the GOTO key without using the cursor ﬁrst you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes 1 Press the GOTO key 2 Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation Cance...

Page 58: ... Sonar 2D Start Navigation Move the Cursor Starting Navigation to the Cursor Position cursor digital readouts cursor cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position ...

Page 59: ...ar Down Imaging View Display a Down Imaging Combo View 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 To open a Down Imaging Combo View select Sonar To open a Chart Combo View Down Imaging and Chart together select Chart 3 Select a view to display on screen Press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer See each related section of the ma...

Page 60: ...rpret the objects under your boat as follows Dark shades represent soft returns mud sand or descending terrain Light shades represent denser terrain timber rocks or rising terrain A very hard bottom may appear as white on the display White Streaks or Clouds may represent ﬁsh on the display Shadows are not caused by light but by the lack of a sonar return Objects standing on the bottom cause a sona...

Page 61: ...g them on or oﬀ will aﬀect the Sonar Views and the Down Imaging Views 1 Main Menu Advanced User Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select Depth Lines 3 Select On show or Oﬀ hide Show Hide the Temperature Graph The temperature graph displays the temperature changes over the recent sonar history A temperature input from the installed transducer or temp speed accessory is required t...

Page 62: ... palette used to display sonar returns on the view 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 Down Imaging View with Palette 10 Selected DI Colors ...

Page 63: ...e sensitivity of all sonar frequencies You can adjust sensitivity from the X Press Menu or the DI Enhance menu see Enhance the Down Imaging 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 1 Down Imaging X Press Menu With a Dow...

Page 64: ... Down Imaging View Sensitivity Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies 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 ...

Page 65: ... The Lower Range will be adjusted by the control head to follow the bottom automatically Manual The control head locks onto the depth you select NOTE There must be a difference of 10 feet between the upper and lower range settings Change the Chart Speed Chart Speed controls how fast the sonar history moves across the view and how much detail is shown 1 Down Imaging X Press Menu With a Down Imaging...

Page 66: ... return digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view 1 Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key 2 Move the cursor over a sonar return 3 Review the cursor position and depth information in the digital readouts NOTE To mark a waypoint or start navigation to the cursor position see Navigation in Down Imaging Views Zoom In Zoom Out To take a closer look use the ZOOM keys to magn...

Page 67: ...OOM Out Move the Cursor Zooming into the Down Imaging History cursor digital readouts zoom box can be moved with the Cursor Control key cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position zoom level ...

Page 68: ...sor 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 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view 2 Press the MARK key Mark a Waypoint Move the Cursor Marking a Waypoint at the Cursor Position cursor digital readouts cursor ...

Page 69: ...view 2 Press the GOTO key When you press the GOTO key a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position Navigate to a Saved Position If you press the GOTO key without using the cursor ﬁrst you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes 1 Press the GOTO key 2 Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation ...

Page 70: ...g View Display a Side Imaging Combo View 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 To open a Side Imaging Combo View select Sonar To open a Chart Combo View Side Imaging and Chart together select Chart 3 Select a view to display on screen Press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer See each related section of the manual Views Son...

Page 71: ...from the bottom can be interpreted by their shadow Light Shades represent denser terrain possibly compacted sediment timber rocks or rising terrain Water Column shows the relative depth of the water under the boat at any given time Variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the boat passes over See the illustration Interpreting the Side Imaging Vie...

Page 72: ...r 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 Interpreting the Side Imaging View For Best Side Imaging Performance Boat Speed 2 to 6 mph Straight line navigation Minimum turning time and wave turbulence Also see humminbird com for tutorials and S...

Page 73: ...es to estimate the location of objects You can show or hide range lines on the view NOTE The range numbers are estimated and should not be used for measurement If SI Range Lines and Contour Mode are turned on the SI Range Lines will remain on the display but the individual range numbers will not be available 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select SI Range Lines 3 Select...

Page 74: ...s see Views Display Digital Readouts 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Sonar tab 2 Select SI Readouts 3 Select On show or Oﬀ hide Change the View Palette 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 SI Colors with Pa...

Page 75: ...you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting Display Beams Use SI Side to select which Side Imaging beam will be shown on the display Select Beams to Display 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 Side 3 Select a beam or both beams to display Side Imaging View with...

Page 76: ...ess the MENU key once 2 Select SI Sensitivity 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity 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 Cont...

Page 77: ...elect a ﬁlter level to sharpen the edges of the Side Imaging data Contour Mode Contour Mode controls how the water column is displayed in the Side Imaging Views When Contour Mode is turned oﬀ the water column is displayed on the view The location of a target on the display is based on the slant range to the target When Contour Mode is turned on the bottom is graphed at a constant point on the disp...

Page 78: ... you select Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth See Side Imaging Overview for more information Change the Chart Speed Chart Speed controls how fast the sonar history moves down the view and how much detail is shown 1 Side Imaging X Press Menu With a Side Imaging View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Chart...

Page 79: ... return digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view 1 Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key 2 Move the cursor over a sonar return 3 Review the cursor position and depth information in the digital readouts NOTE To mark a waypoint or start navigation to the cursor position see Navigation in Side Imaging Views Zoom In Zoom Out To take a closer look use the ZOOM keys to magn...

Page 80: ...OOM Out Move the Cursor Zooming into the Side Imaging History cursor digital readouts zoom box can be moved with the Cursor Control key cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position zoom level ...

Page 81: ... 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 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view 2 Press the MARK key Navigate to a Position Use the instructions in this section to start navi...

Page 82: ...ess the MENU key once 2 Select Cancel Navigation Press the RIGHT Cursor key Start Navigation Move the Cursor Navigating to a Waypoint direction to turn the boat to reach the next waypoint SI Navigation On navigation digital readouts next waypoint ...

Page 83: ...mportant to install an SD card and turn on the appropriate menus to enable Screen Snapshot and Recording 1 Install an SD card into the control head card slot 2 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Accessories tab 3 Select Screen Snapshot 4 Select On 5 Press the EXIT key once 6 Select the Views tab 7 Select Screen Snapshot and Recording View 8 Select Visible 9 Close Press the EXIT key repe...

Page 84: ... Snapshots and Recordings Screen Snapshot and Recording View saved screen snapshot selected file SD card storage yellow used space scroll bar saved recording Scroll through the List Display selected file summary ...

Page 85: ...ed to use the instructions in this section See Enable Screen Snapshot and Recording for details Take a Screen Snapshot 1 From any view or cursor location you want to capture press the MARK key A waypoint will also be created at the boat or cursor location The saved screen snapshot shares the same ﬁle name as the waypoint PNG CAUTION On the SD card you will see that a DAT or a TXT file is created f...

Page 86: ...apshot Use the Cursor key to select a screen snapshot icon 3 Display Press the CHECK INFO key 4 Close Press the EXIT key Delete a Screen Snapshot 1 Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on screen 2 Select a Snapshot Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved ﬁles 3 Press the MENU key 4 Select Delete Image Press the RIGHT Cursor key Delete all Screen Snapshots 1 Display t...

Page 87: ...at location and the recording shares the same ﬁle name as the waypoint SON Use Diﬀerent Views To use diﬀerent views on the control head and continue recording press the EXIT key Not Available Taking screen snapshots and playback mode are not available during recording Adjust Pings Per Second For maximum performance during recording keep the Pings per Second setting on Auto If there is limited memo...

Page 88: ...ey 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 Mark Waypoints Press the MARK key to mark waypoints during playback Selecting a Recording to Play saved recording selected file Start Playback selected ...

Page 89: ...ursor key Delete a Recording 1 Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on screen 2 Select a Recording Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the saved ﬁles 3 Press the MENU key 4 Select Delete Recording Press the RIGHT Cursor key Delete all Saved Recordings 1 Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on screen 2 Press the MENU key 3 Select Delete All Recordings Press the RI...

Page 90: ...ol head The selected chart source also inﬂuences the menu system When you change the chart source the menu options for the chart views change allowing you to add navigation data shading or alarms See Select a Chart Source for details Chart View with Contour XD Map map scale course projection line boat icon land water chart orientation north up indicator When the boat is stationary it is drawn as a...

Page 91: ... 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 NOTE The available views are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer See each related section of the manual Views Sonar Overview Side Imaging Overview Navigation Overview etc for more information Bird s Eye View For more information see Cu...

Page 92: ...ce the slot cover so it is secure 5 Remove Press the card into the slot and release it The card will eject Pull the card carefully from the slot NOTE Do not leave the SD card slot cover open The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit Change the Chart Source When you install an SD map card the chart source is changed automatically to match the SD map card chart sourc...

Page 93: ...ar Map Oﬀset Select a New Map optional If the installed map card includes additional maps use the following instructions to display map borders and select a diﬀerent map 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Chart tab 2 Select Map Borders 3 Select MMC SD Only or All Visible 4 Display a Chart View on screen 5 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor within the dotted lines of a map b...

Page 94: ... and to download the ChartSelect User Guide Encrypt an SD Card Use the Encrypt SD Card menu to prepare a blank SD card for ChartSelect WARNING Do not use this menu with an SD map card installed You must use a blank SD card with this menu See the ChartSelect User Guide before proceeding 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Setup tab 2 Select Encrypt SD Card 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key ...

Page 95: ...er Level Oﬀset to 3 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the HB Chart tab 2 Select Water Level Oﬀset 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting If the water level is higher than normal set a positive amount If the water level is lower than normal set a negative amount If the water level has not changed normal set Water Level Oﬀset to 0 zero NOTE For additional LakeMaster ma...

Page 96: ...hart View and or the Platinum tab Compatible Chart Sources Navionics Gold HotMaps HotMaps Premium and Platinum Visit our Web site at humminbird com for compatibility details and updates NOTE A Navionics map card must be installed and selected as the chart source to enable these features see Change the Chart Source For details and additional features related to your Navionics map card see your Navi...

Page 97: ...t tab 2 Select Navaids on Bird s Eye View 3 Select Visible or Hidden Show Hide the Bird s Eye Outline If you use the Chart Bird s Eye View you can display a line on the Chart View that shows the portion of the view that is used in the Bird s Eye View 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select 3D View Outline 3 Select Visible or Hidden Chart Bird s Eye Combo View waypoint boat...

Page 98: ...lor for the Bird s Eye View 1 Press the POWER key 2 Select Background 3 Select a color Show Hide the North Up Indicator Icon The North Up Indicator displays the direction of True North The icon also displays the chart orientation and it will change as the orientation and the data source change To set the Chart Orientation see Set the Chart Orientation and Motion Mode 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key...

Page 99: ...s on the Chart View 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Chart tab 2 Select Lat Lon Grid 3 Select Visible or Hidden Adjust the Depth Shading Shaded Depth allows you to change the depth used for shading on the Chart View The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected chart source 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Chart tab 2 Select Shaded Depth...

Page 100: ...of the following Navionics Chart Displayed with Chart Detail set to Navigation map scale navaid map border dotted black line restricted area dashed red lines chart info Basic shows land areas ports obstructions and restricted areas Navigation In addition to the Basic level Navigation shows navaids landmarks ferryways and navigation routes Underwater In addition to the Basic and Navigation informat...

Page 101: ...he dotted lines of a map border indicate an area that contains a diﬀerent map See Change the Chart Source Select a New Map for details The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected chart source 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Chart tab 2 Select Map Borders 3 Select Hidden MMC SD only or All Visible Show Hide Spot Soundings Spot Soundings are depth mea...

Page 102: ...pth range on the map NOTE A Humminbird LakeMaster map card must be installed and selected as the chart source to enable these features For details and additional features related to your LakeMaster map card visit our Web site at humminbird com to download the accessory guide See More of Contour Lines and Depth Colors Adjusting the LakeMaster Display Settings depth highlight depth highlight range g...

Page 103: ... in green on the chart For example if you know a certain ﬁsh is holding at 18 to 20 feet you can set the Depth Highlight to 19 feet and the Depth Highlight Range to 1 foot The view will show a green band from 18 to 20 feet 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the HB Chart tab 2 Select Depth Highlight 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a depth 4 To highlight the range on both si...

Page 104: ...ta source change To display the North Up Indicator see Customize the Chart View Chart Orientation set to Course Up Contour XD north up indicator chart orientation North Up The chart is oriented with North up on the display and the boat rotates according to its heading or COG Course Over Ground Head Up compass or GPS required The boat s current heading points up and the chart rotates around the boa...

Page 105: ...uto Zoom 3 Select On or Oﬀ Zoom In Out If Auto Zoom is turned on you can press the ZOOM keys to see more or less of the view and Auto Zoom will resume after 20 seconds To use only the ZOOM keys to adjust the chart range turn oﬀ Auto Zoom Turn on off Auto Range Turn on Auto Range to set the chart scale to the lowest range so that only the boat icon and the next waypoint in the route are shown If Au...

Page 106: ...low the Oﬀset Speed setting the boat icon will be displayed in the center of the view When the boat is moving at or above the Oﬀset Speed setting the boat icon will move to the edge of the view so more of the Chart View is shown 1 Main Menu Advanced User Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Chart tab 2 Select Vessel Oﬀset 3 Select On 4 Select Oﬀset Speed 5 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys t...

Page 107: ...Humminbird control head The instructions in this section review navigation features on the chart views To use navigation features from the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your Navigation Data Move the Cursor Moving the Cursor and Zooming in Chart View cursor digital readouts cursor current track cursor position distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position ZOOM In ZOOM Out saved...

Page 108: ...108 Navigation Overview Move the Eye Point Shifting the Eye Point and Zooming in Bird s Eye View ZOOM In ZOOM Out boat icon Exit ...

Page 109: ... the Alarms tab 2 Select an alarm menu Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold Oﬀ Course Alarm Sets how far the boat can move oﬀ course during navigation before an alarm will be triggered GPS required Arrival Alarm Sets how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the alarm will be triggered GPS required Drift Alarm Sets how far the boat can move from its ancho...

Page 110: ...ximate 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 Press and hold to start MOB navigation Activating Man Overboard Navigation Man Overboard marked Elapsed time since the MOB waypoint was marked Man Overboard waypoint position M...

Page 111: ...ew 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 Continuous Navigation The control head will start continuous navigation toward the Man Overboard waypoint Auto Zoom The screen magniﬁes to show the Man Overboard waypoint and the boat on the screen Cancel Man Overboa...

Page 112: ...ab 2 Select Waypoint Settings Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Use the Cursor Control key to set the following 4 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Show Hide Casting Rings Use Casting Rings to display a circle at a set distance around each waypoint in the Chart View Casting rings are not applied to decluttered waypoints see Declutter Waypoints 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the N...

Page 113: ...the boat is traveling less than 15 mph Declutter Waypoints Use Waypoint Decluttering to control how the waypoint icon and name are displayed 1 Main Menu Advanced User Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select Waypoint Decluttering 3 Select On or Oﬀ NOTE To increase the text size see Customize the Chart View Increase the Text Size On If waypoints are displayed close together the nam...

Page 114: ...our 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 Mark a Waypoint Move the Cursor Marking a Waypoint cursor digital readouts cursor cursor position distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position ...

Page 115: ...e from the X Press Menu 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key 4 Select a menu from the waypoint menu Search and Select a Saved Waypoint Use these instructions to search quickly for a waypoint which is helpful if you cannot locate it on the Chart View 1 Chart X Press Menu With a Chart View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Cursor to Waypoint Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Use the Cursor Con...

Page 116: ...hen you mark a waypoint the Waypoint Settings menu will display so you can edit the waypoint No Changes To proceed without making changes press the MARK key again Edit a Waypoint in the Chart View Use these instructions to edit a waypoint from the Chart View You can also edit waypoints in the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your Navigation Data 1 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cu...

Page 117: ...l key to enter a new position 7 Save Press the CHECK INFO key 8 Repeat steps 5 through 7 to change the longitude position 9 Close Press the EXIT key 10 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Show Hide a Waypoint Target Use the instructions in this section to display a target around a selected waypoint Display a Target 1 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on the Chart ...

Page 118: ...o 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 Grid Press the RIGHT Cursor key Adjust the Trolling Grid Rotation 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select Trolling Grid Rotation 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Remove a Trolling Grid 1 Chart X Press Menu With ...

Page 119: ...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 NOTE If you are starting navigation to the cursor position a waypoint will be marked when you press the GOTO key Start Navigation Move the Cursor Starting Navigation to the Cursor Position cursor digital readouts off course...

Page 120: ...ﬁsh around a selected waypoint even if you pass over it multiple times 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select Continuous Navigation Mode 3 Select On 4 Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the menu system is closed 5 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint 6 Press the GOTO key ...

Page 121: ...ential obstacles Create a Route and Start Navigation Use the instructions in this section to connect waypoints and start navigation immediately To create a route from the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your Navigation Data 1 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint or position on the chart 2 Press the GOTO key 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to add more waypoints to the route ...

Page 122: ...route while you are navigating it Skip a Waypoint 1 Chart X Press Menu With a Chart View or Bird s Eye View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Skip Next Waypoint 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Change the Route Order The route must be saved before you can change the travel order see Save the Current Route 1 Chart X Press Menu With a Chart View or Bird s Eye View displayed on screen ...

Page 123: ...ncel navigation and save the route Start Navigation on a Saved Route Use the cursor to select a waypoint in a saved route and you can start navigation to it You can also choose the order of navigation Start Navigation on a Saved Route 1 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint on a route If you select the ﬁrst waypoint in the route the route will turn red 2 Press the GOTO key 3 ...

Page 124: ...124 Routes Open the Go To Menu Select a Waypoint on a Route cursor digital readouts Selecting a Saved Route on the Chart View current track selected route red selected route name ...

Page 125: ... the route name Visibility Select Visible or Hidden 5 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Delete a Saved Route You can delete a route from the Chart View or the Waypoint Management dialog box To delete a route 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 ...

Page 126: ...ettings provided by your control head or you can customize the tracks shown on the view You can also edit tracks from the Chart View or from the Waypoint Management dialog box see Manage your Navigation Data Set the Default Track Appearance Use the instructions in this section to customize settings for all new tracks To edit tracks after they ve been saved see Edit the Current Track and Manage you...

Page 127: ...rack and start a new track 1 Chart X Press Menu With a Chart View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Save Current Track Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Follow the on screen prompts to save or discard the track NOTE It is important to save the track before powering off the control head Edit the Current Track Use the following instructions to edit the current track To edit a saved tra...

Page 128: ...ructions To show or hide a saved track see Manage your Navigation Data 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select Current Track Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Select Appearance 4 Select Visibility 5 Select Hidden or Visible 6 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Stop Tracking Use the instructions in this section to turn oﬀ tracking If you turn oﬀ tracking the unit will n...

Page 129: ...control head must have a separate purchase map card installed to enable the features in this section 1 Press the CHECK INFO key 2 Select Nearest Port Nearest Tide Station or Nearest Current Station 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Search by Cursor Position 1 Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a waypoint or position on the chart 2 Press the CHECK INFO key Search for Contour Depth 1 Use th...

Page 130: ...e in Simulator mode When you power on the control head press the MENU key Select Simulator from the Start Up Options Menu You can mark waypoints and routes and save them in Simulator mode NOTE A Humminbird LakeMaster map card must be installed to enable this feature Search for a Lake 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the HB Chart tab 2 Select Lake List 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Sort B...

Page 131: ...Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select Waypoints Routes Tracks 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key Sort You can sort your saved navigation data alphabetically or by newest oldest date distance or icon 1 Press the EXIT key 2 Select Sort By 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a sort setting Select a File Use these instructions to select an individual waypoint route track or group ...

Page 132: ...ck Scroll through the List Selecting Files in the Waypoint Management Dialog Box Waypoints Routes Tracks Directory Bass08 is the selected group information and instructions selected file highlighted in yellow waypoint route track selected file preview ...

Page 133: ...ant 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 Selecting Options Jump to the Top Directory Bass08 is the selected group information Options Jump to the Top Open a Menu ...

Page 134: ...cted To delete the waypoint from all groups choose All Instances See Delete a Waypoint for details Duplicate Creates a copy of the waypoint and adds it to a new group or route see Search and Organize Save As Creates a new waypoint based on the selected waypoint and opens a menu so you can change the new waypoint s name See Search and Organize for details Move Moves the waypoint from the selected g...

Page 135: ...ategory Select All to view all available icons All Geometry Alerts Supplies Navigation Recreation Fish Environment Icon The available icons are determined by the category selected in Icon Category Visibility To show the waypoint icon on the Chart View select Visible To hide it select Hidden Latitude Longitude To move from space to space press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys To change the letter or n...

Page 136: ...e 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 Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Select Options New New Waypoint 4 Create New Waypoint Use the Cursor Control key to set the available ﬁelds See Edit a Saved Waypoint for details 5 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Changing the Waypoint Name ...

Page 137: ...HT Cursor key 2 Select Delete Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 To remove the waypoint from the group choose Selected To delete the waypoint from all groups choose All Instances 4 Follow the on screen prompts to delete the waypoint Icon Category Select All to view all available icons All Geometry Alerts Supplies Navigation Recreation Fish Environment Default Waypoint Icon The available icons are determ...

Page 138: ...es waypoints from the route See Add Waypoints to a Route and Delete a Waypoint from a Route Edit Opens the Edit Route menu See Edit a Saved Route for details Delete Deletes the route To delete the route from the selected group choose Selected To delete the route from all groups choose All Instances See Delete a Route for details Duplicate Creates a copy of the route and adds it to a new group see ...

Page 139: ...tructions 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 Opening a Saved Route Directory RT002 is the selected route waypoint order first to last Reviewing Route Information route name distance bearing waypoints route summary ...

Page 140: ...ute or delete waypoints from the route see Add Waypoints to a Route and Delete a Waypoint from a Route To change the travel order in a route see Change the Waypoint Order in a Route 1 Select a route Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select Edit Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Use the Cursor Control key to edit the available ﬁelds 4 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Name Select the ﬁle name and p...

Page 141: ...ey The New Route menu closes so you can select waypoints to add to the route 5 Add Waypoints Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the available waypoints To add a selected waypoint to the route press the RIGHT Cursor key Repeat as needed See the illustration Adding Waypoints to a Route 6 Save Press the EXIT key to select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Name Select the item name and p...

Page 142: ...elect Add Remove Press the RIGHT Cursor key The menu will close 3 Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint Press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the route 4 Save Press the EXIT key to select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Adding Waypoints to a Route Directory Bass08 is the selected group instructions sort files Scroll through the List Select next steps selected waypoint highlighted...

Page 143: ...or key 2 Select Open Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3a Select Reverse and press the RIGHT Cursor key This will quickly reverse the order of the route OR 3b Choose a Waypoint in the route and press the RIGHT Cursor key Select Reorder and press the RIGHT Cursor key To move the waypoint up or down in the route order press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys See the illustration Changing the Route Order Moving a W...

Page 144: ...es Changing the Route Order Moving a Waypoint Directory RT002 is the selected route instructions move a waypoint up or down in the route order Select the Waypoint Move the Waypoint Up or Down Confirm the New Location ...

Page 145: ...e Edit Track menu See Edit a Saved Track for details Delete Deletes the track To delete the track from the selected group choose Selected To delete the track from all groups choose All Instances See Delete a Saved Track for details Duplicate Creates a copy of the track and adds it to a new group see Search and Organize Save As Creates a new track based on the selected track and opens a menu so you...

Page 146: ...Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select Delete Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 To remove the track from the group choose Selected To delete the track from all groups choose All Instances Name Select the ﬁle name and press the RIGHT Cursor key 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 Visibility To show the icon on the C...

Page 147: ... to the complexity of your Waypoint Management directory Open the Group Submenu 1 Select a group from the Waypoint Management dialog box Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select one of the following menu options Open Displays the saved waypoints routes and tracks in the group Add Remove Copies waypoints routes and tracks into the group or deletes ﬁles from the group see Add Remove Navigation Items Edit...

Page 148: ... Control key to set the available ﬁelds 4 Add Items Select Add Items and press the RIGHT Cursor key The New Group dialog box will close so you can select items from the Waypoint Management dialog box You can also leave the group empty and add to it later Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to choose a waypoint route or track and press the RIGHT Cursor key to add it to the group Repeat as needed See t...

Page 149: ... to the group Remove Select an item in the group Press the RIGHT Cursor key to delete it 4 Repeat step 3 as needed You can add or remove items from any other group in the Waypoint Management dialog box 5 Save Press the EXIT key to select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key NOTE When you add an item to a group it is a copy If you make changes to a copy the changes will be made to all copies Adding Item...

Page 150: ...y Delete a Group 1 Select a group Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select Delete Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Follow the on screen prompts to conﬁrm 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 Changing the Group Name Move from Space to Space Select a Letter Nu...

Page 151: ...ter Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the search Duplicate or Move Use the following instructions to move or duplicate a waypoint route or track Groups can be moved but they cannot be duplicated NOTE When you make changes to a copied item the changes are applied to all copies To make a copy and set the item apart from its copies use Save As see Create a Copy and Save as a New Item 1 Select a way...

Page 152: ... it will not be aﬀected by changes to the original 1 Select a waypoint route or track Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Select Save As Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Use the Cursor Control key to name the new item 4 Save Select Save Press the RIGHT Cursor key Selecting Multiple Waypoints Directory Bass08 is the selected group instructions sort files Scroll Up or Down Select next steps selected waypoints ...

Page 153: ...n Items You can also select individual navigation items and export them to an unlocked installed SD card 1 From a selected group select Options Select Multiple and Export 2 Select Items Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to scroll through the waypoints routes and tracks Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select an item Repeat as needed 3 Conﬁrm Export Press the EXIT key to select Export Selected Press th...

Page 154: ...ke as it will require a lot of time to map and might include areas you don t want Take a diﬀerent route to and from each ﬁshing spot every trip You may discover new and interesting areas to map Start a new track or recording when you start for the day Record new data every trip to create new maps or improve existing maps Navigate the boat at a consistent speed when recording data See the illustrat...

Page 155: ...ducer and Turn off Additional Transducers To record your custom map you must have a reliable and accurate digital depth from a pinging 2D transducer You can use your Humminbird DualBeam PLUS transducer 83 200 kHz Side Imaging transducer with 2D down beam capabilities or a CHIRP transducer with 2D down beam capabilities When you are recording your map you should have only one 2D transducer pinging ...

Page 156: ...rt your mapping for the day it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual For example if you know the lake is down 3 feet set the Water Level Oﬀset to 3 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the HB Chart tab 2 Select Water Level Oﬀset 3 Use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting If the water level is higher than normal set a positive amount If the wate...

Page 157: ...e menus to enable Sonar Recording 1 Install an SD card into the control head card slot 2 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Views tab 3 Select Screen Snapshot and Recording View 4 Select Visible 5 Close Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the menu system is closed Start Recording 1 Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on screen 2 Press the MENU key 3 Select Start Recording Pre...

Page 158: ...Select On Display Select AutoChart Live Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Visible Zoom In Press the ZOOM key to see the depth data on the Chart View Navigate your boat in a zig zag pattern ﬁrst in one direction and then in the other For optimal performance maintain a consistent speed between 0 and 8 mph See Plan your Map for details depth map scale heading line green line turn on Recor...

Page 159: ...159 AutoChart Live Collecting Data for your AutoChart Live Map depth map in progress depth depth map scale contour lines black lines boat icon current track red line ...

Page 160: ...sor key 3 Select Record 4 Select Oﬀ CORRECT DATA If you see an irregularity in the data such as lost depth it can be corrected using AutoChart PC See the AutoChart PC Installation and Operations Guide for details separate purchase required If you do not have a ZeroLine Map Card installed and the control head storage 8 hours is reached the control head will provide a dialog box to Conﬁrm or Clear D...

Page 161: ...th a Chart View displayed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select AutoChart Live Press the RIGHT Cursor key 3 Select AutoChart Live Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Visible Adjust the Transparency 1 Select Transparency 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Adjusting the Overlay Transparency depth map with transparency set to 50 adjust the transparency setting ...

Page 162: ...ed on screen press the MENU key once 2 Select AutoChart Live Press the RIGHT Cursor key Adjust the Depth Range You can adjust the range of data shown on the chart by changing the minimum range and maximum range on the display The range you select aﬀects how the depth colors are displayed For related color or shading options see Add Settings with Chart Options 1 From the AutoChart Live menu select ...

Page 163: ...ve menu select Contour Lines 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select Visible 3 Select Contour Intervals 4 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting Display Raw or Map Data Select Show Map Data to display contour lines and depth data Select Show Raw Data to display individual data points 1 From the AutoChart Live menu select Show Raw Data or Show Map Data 2 Press the RIGHT C...

Page 164: ...e menu select Map Position 2 Select Fixed or Auto Fixed The map data is locked into the current position when Fixed is selected The map will stay ﬁxed until you change the Map Position setting to Auto Auto The map data will move with the boat icon on screen If the cursor is active the map data closest to the cursor position will be displayed map position set to auto Auto Data Displayed Closest to ...

Page 165: ...t View for more information Change the Water Level Offset When you start your mapping for the day it is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than usual See Prepare the Control Head for Mapping for more information 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the HB Chart tab 2 Select Water Level Oﬀset 3 Use the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting If the water level is...

Page 166: ...available In this situation use the Network Source Setup dialog box to select a GPS source For more information download the Ethernet manual from our Web site at humminbird com 1 Main Menu Advanced User Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Nav tab 2 Select GPS Receiver Override 3 Select a GPS installation location Set the GPS Output Frequency GPS Output controls the frequency at which data fro...

Page 167: ...r Mode Press the MENU key twice Select the Setup tab 2 Select NMEA 0183 Output 3 Select On or Oﬀ If NMEA 0183 Output is turned on the following sentences are output Message Description APB Heading Track Controller Autopilot Sentence B navigation only BWR Bearing Distance to Waypoint Rhumb Line navigation only DPT Depth GGA Global Positioning System Fix Data GLL Geographical Position Latitude Longi...

Page 168: ...Language 3 Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a language Change Digital Readout Formats Use the following instructions to customize the format for the digital readouts displayed on the control head See Views Display Digital Readouts for more information Change the Digits Format If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes you can change how the numbers are displayed 1 Main Menu Advanced Us...

Page 169: ...p mode is not selected when the unit is ﬁrst turned on see Getting Started If the screen is displaying tips menus and views automatically it is in Demonstration mode Use the following instructions to turn oﬀ Demonstration mode NOTE Menu settings cannot be saved in Demonstration mode 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice Select the Setup tab 2 Select Demonstration 3 Select Oﬀ Depth Oﬀset Adjusts the...

Page 170: ...Dim to 10 brightest 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 Select the Setup tab 2 Select Restore Defaults 3 Press the RIGHT Cursor key 4 Follow the on screen prompts to conﬁrm the reset ...

Page 171: ...unt and register your Humminbird equipment so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news including accessory compatibility and software update information 1 Go to our Web site at humminbird com Select Support Register your Product If you already have a humminbird com account select My Humminbird 2 Follow the on screen prompts to create a new account and register your products Update the Cont...

Page 172: ...avoid scratching the screen If water spots remain use a solution of water and vinegar WARNING Do not use a chemical glass cleaner on the screen Chemicals in the solution may cause cracking in the lens of the unit NOTE Do not wipe the screen while dirt or grease is on the screen Control Head If the control head comes into contact with salt spray wipe the aﬀected surfaces with a cloth dampened with ...

Page 173: ...ransducer s capabilities If when you power up the control head it does not automatically select sonar settings or display sonar data even though a transducer is already connected this means that the control head is not detecting the transducer Perform the following troubleshooting tasks Using the transducer installation guide check to make sure that the transducer cable is securely connected to th...

Page 174: ...r ﬂows smoothly over the face of the transducer at all times 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 Make sure the input voltage does not exceed 20 Volts When the boat moves at higher speeds the bottom disappears or sud...

Page 175: ...ansducer XNT 9 20 T includes built in temperature probe Operating Frequency 200 kHz and 83 kHz Depth Capability 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer ...

Page 176: ... kHz 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 200 kHz and 455 kHz Depth Capability Down Imaging 350 ft 107 m Traditional Sonar 600 ft 183 m Area of Coverage Down Imaging 75º 10 dB in 455 kHz 45º 10 dB in 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 28 10 dB in 200 kHz 16 10 dB in 455 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in salt...

Page 177: ...e Imaging 455 kHz DualBeam PLUS 200 kHz and 83 kHz Depth Capability Side Imaging 150 ft 50 m DualBeam PLUS 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage Side Imaging 2 86º 10 dB in 455 kHz 180º Total Coverage DualBeam PLUS 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater co...

Page 178: ...178 Specifications HELIX 9 Control Head Measurements HELIX 9 Gimbal Mount 13 44 341 38 mm 7 114 180 7 mm 4 203 106 76 mm 7 434 188 82 mm ...

Page 179: ...179 Specifications HELIX 9 In Dash Mount 13 44 341 38 mm 7 114 180 7 mm 3 685 93 59 mm 3 991 101 37 mm 1 324 33 63 mm ...

Page 180: ...ducer XNT 9 20 T includes built in temperature probe Operating Frequency 200 kHz and 83 kHz Depth Capability 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer ins...

Page 181: ...g 455 kHz 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 200 kHz and 455 kHz Depth Capability Down Imaging 350 ft 107 m Traditional Sonar 600 ft 183 m Area of Coverage Down Imaging 75º 10 dB in 455 kHz 45º 10 dB in 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 28 10 dB in 200 kHz 16 10 dB in 455 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in...

Page 182: ...00 kHz DualBeam PLUS 200 kHz and 83 kHz Depth Capability Side Imaging 150 ft 50 m DualBeam PLUS 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage Side Imaging 2 86º 10 dB in 455 kHz 180º Total Coverage 2 55 10 dB in 800 kHz 130 Total Coverage DualBeam PLUS 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximu...

Page 183: ...183 Specifications HELIX 10 Control Head Measurements HELIX 10 Gimbal Mount 13 44 341 38 mm 7 114 180 7 mm 4 203 106 76 mm 7 434 188 82 mm ...

Page 184: ...184 Specifications HELIX 10 In Dash Mount 13 44 341 38 mm 7 114 180 7 mm 3 685 93 59 mm 3 991 101 37 mm 1 324 33 63 mm ...

Page 185: ...es built in temperature probe Operating Frequency 83 kHz 200 kHz CHIRP Ranges 83 kHz 75 to 95 kHz 200 kHz 175 to 225 kHz Depth Capability 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions but actual depth performance m...

Page 186: ...itional Sonar 200 kHz 455 kHz CHIRP Ranges 200 kHz 185 to 225 kHz 455 kHz 440 to 490 kHz Depth Capability Down Imaging 350 ft 107 m Traditional Sonar 600 ft 183 m Area of Coverage Down Imaging 75º 10 dB in 455 kHz 45º 10 dB in 800 kHz Traditional Sonar 28 10 dB in 200 kHz 16 10 dB in 455 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm NOTE Humminbird...

Page 187: ...200 kHz 83 kHz CHIRP Ranges 83 kHz 75 to 95 kHz 200 kHz 175 to 225 kHz Depth Capability Side Imaging 150 ft 50 m DualBeam PLUS 1500 ft 457 m Area of Coverage Side Imaging 2 86º 10 dB in 455 kHz 180º Total Coverage 2 55 10 dB in 800 kHz 130 Total Coverage DualBeam PLUS 60 10 dB in 83 kHz 20 10 dB in 200 kHz Power Output MAX 500 Watts RMS 4000 Watts Peak to Peak Target Separation 2 5 inches 63 5 mm ...

Page 188: ...188 Specifications HELIX 12 Control Head Measurements HELIX 12 Gimbal Mount 14 86 377 mm 8 52 216 mm 4 25 108 mm 8 90 228 mm ...

Page 189: ...189 Specifications 3 69 94 mm 3 99 101 mm 1 32 34mm HELIX 12 In Dash Mount 14 86 377 mm 8 52 216 mm ...

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