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Operations Guide

532771-1EN_B

MEGA Live Imaging

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Page 1: ...Operations Guide 532771 1EN_B MEGA LiveImaging...

Page 2: ...to back up your control head s data files periodically Data files should also be saved to your computer before restoring the control head defaults or updating the software Visit our Web siteathumminb...

Page 3: ...t indicates the product must not be disposed of with other household refuse It must be disposed of and collected for recycling and recovery of waste EEE Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics Inc will ma...

Page 4: ...ion 22 Start Pinging 22 Stop Pinging 24 Wet Switch 25 What s on the MEGA Live Imaging Display 26 MEGA Live Imaging Views 27 APEX SOLIX Series Views 27 HELIX Series Views 29 MEGA Live View 30 MEGA Live...

Page 5: ...e water that could damage the transducer Powering Off When the boat is at dock or in storage the MEGA Live Imaging transducer should be turned off at the switch to prevent wear and tear See Power Off...

Page 6: ...olling motor See the MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide for more information Multiple viewing options provided by the included trolling motor shaft mount allow for a view of the area in front of aro...

Page 7: ...7 MEGA Live Imaging Sonar Landscape Mode NOTE The transducer s performance is affected by such factors as boat speed wave action bottom hardness water conditions and installation...

Page 8: ...on the power source from the main switch 2 On the control head press the POWER key 3 When the Title screen is displayed press the MENU key to open the Start Up Options Menu 4 Use the Cursor Control ke...

Page 9: ...Settings Network Network Info HELIX Series You can confirm the MEGA Live connection by checking the Accessory Test view 1 Press and hold the VIEW key 2 Select System Accessory Test Confirm MEGA Live i...

Page 10: ...tion Detected and Active The compass heading sensor is on and heading data is being received Connected but not Detected or Active The compass is not detected on the network and not transmitting data C...

Page 11: ...GPS 2 select Signal Strength Signal Strength GPS 1 GPS 2 displays vertical bar graphs indicating the satellite signal strengths with the respecting CNO Carrier to Noise value 0 to 60 Signal Strength b...

Page 12: ...or Accessory Test Change the setting for each view to Visible Fix type should be 3D or Enhanced External GPS detected Reviewing GPS Reception active satellite signal strength yellow monitored satelli...

Page 13: ...t by visiting our Web site at humminbird com or by calling 1 800 633 1468 Register Products Register your Humminbird equipment so that you will receive the latest Humminbird news including accessory c...

Page 14: ...f the screen snapshots OR Use the Joystick to select a screen snapshot Press the MENU key 6 Select Copy All 7 Select a Save Location Save to the SD Card left slot SD Card 1 right slot SD Card 2 8 Repe...

Page 15: ...er on your Humminbird control head Start Normal mode 7 Follow the on screen prompts to update the control head software 8 When the software update is complete remove the SD or microSD card from the co...

Page 16: ...p the System menu icon Google Android Tap the FishSmart main menu Select system 3 Tap Update next to the selected unit The download progress is displayed on the screen 4 Tap Transfer next to the selec...

Page 17: ...ut you can choose any compatible source on the network Make sure to review the MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide to ensure MEGA Live Imaging is set up as the sonar source APEX SOLIX Series Networki...

Page 18: ...System View is displayed on the screen you will only need to press the MENU key once to open the Main Menu 2 Select the Network tab 3 Select Network Source Setup Press the RIGHT Cursor key Opening th...

Page 19: ...etup Press the RIGHT Cursor key 2 Use the Cursor Control key to select a tab and choose a source Press the CHECK INFO key to select the source as follows 2D Traditional Sonar Select the 2D tab and sel...

Page 20: ...the Network Source Setup dialog box NOTE The availability of beams is determined by the type of transducer that is connected to the control head and your Humminbird model If a connected transducer is...

Page 21: ...ries HELIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select Settings 3 Select CHIRP Sonar 4 Under MEGA Live tap a menu option or use the Joystick to select it Adjust the setting using the touch screen or keys as...

Page 22: ...MEGA Live View or from the Menu System Start Pinging from a MEGA Live View When a MEGA Live Imaging transducer is connected to the control head the MEGA Live View will be automatically added to the vi...

Page 23: ...press the CHECK key 1 With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on the screen press the MENU key once 2 Select MEGA Live Pinging and press the RIGHT Cursor key to select On Pinging from...

Page 24: ...op Pinging from the X Press Menu APEX SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1 With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on screen press the MENU key once or tap Sonar MEGA Live on the status bar 2 S...

Page 25: ...n it off 1 Press the POWER key 2 Select MEGA Live Pinging and press the LEFT Cursor key to select Off Wet Switch The MEGA Live wet switch automatically stops MEGA Live pinging while the transducer is...

Page 26: ...distance to the bottom as the boat passes over B Bottom Return C Fish D Boat Icon The boat icon shows the orientation of the transducer relative to the boat GPS heading sensor required E Structure Co...

Page 27: ...iews Tool The Views tool includes the complete database of available views for your control head Use the Views tool to create a new view and edit a view 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select the Views tool 3...

Page 28: ...Options menu from the on screen view or from the Views tool on the Home screen 1 With a view displayed on screen press the MENU key 2 Select View Options OR 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select the Views too...

Page 29: ...isplay APEX SOLIX Tap Sonar MEGA Live in the status bar or press the MENU key once HELIX Press the MENU key once Cursor and Zoom APEX SOLIX Use the Joystick to move the cursor over a sonar return Pres...

Page 30: ...30 MEGA Live Imaging Views MEGA Live View APEX MEGA Live View HELIX...

Page 31: ...ane HELIX The arrow points to the active side Press the MENU key once and select Active Side from the X Press Menu Choose RIGHT or LEFT to set the active side X Press Menu After you set the Active Sid...

Page 32: ...it for ice fishing Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on See your control head operations guide for more information Active Side The arrow points to the active side Press the MENU key once and select Ac...

Page 33: ...Active Side APEX SOLIX The selected pane is outlined in yellow Tap a pane or press the PANE key to select a pane HELIX The arrow points to the active side Press the MENU key once and select Active Sid...

Page 34: ...yellow Tap a pane or press the PANE key to select a pane HELIX The arrow points to the active side Press the MENU key once and select Active Side from the X Press Menu Choose RIGHT or LEFT to set the...

Page 35: ...s to the active side Press the MENU key once and select Active Side from the X Press Menu Choose RIGHT or LEFT to set the active side X Press Menu After you set the Active Side press the MENU key once...

Page 36: ...layed on screen press the MENU key once or tap Sonar MEGA Live on the status bar 2 Select MEGA Live Mode 3 Select Auto Tap the on off button or press the ENTER key to turn Auto off 4 Select a MEGA Liv...

Page 37: ...Select Auto Tap the on off button or press the ENTER key to turn Auto off 3 Select a MEGA Live mode Tap or press the enter key to enable it When you manually change the MEGA Live Mode a dialog box wil...

Page 38: ...select a setting 1 With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on the screen press the MENU key once 2 Select Down Display Mode or Forward Display Mode Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor key t...

Page 39: ...HELIX Series 1 X Press Menu With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on screen press the MENU key once or tap Sonar MEGA Live on the status bar 2 Select Sonar Options Preferences MEGA...

Page 40: ...a MEGA Live View displayed on screen tap Sonar MEGA Live in the status bar or press the MENU key once 2 Select Sensitivity Contrast or Range 3 Press and hold the slider or turn the Rotary dial to adju...

Page 41: ...itivity Controls how much detail is shown on the display When operating in very clear water or greater depths increase the sensitivity to show weaker returns that may be of interest Decrease the sensi...

Page 42: ...ress Menu With the MEGA Live View displayed on screen press the MENU key once or tap Sonar MEGA Live on the status bar 2 Select Sonar Options Preferences Persistence 3 Select Persistence Tap the On Of...

Page 43: ...ence 1 Main Menu Press the MENU key twice 2 Select the Accessories tab MEGA Live Interference Rejection 3 Use the RIGHT or Left Cursor keys to select a filter setting where Low is the lowest filer and...

Page 44: ...n from the submenu and press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the menu setting as follows Boat Icon Select On to display the boat icon or select Off to hide the boat icon Overlay Waypoints Sele...

Page 45: ...View 2 Close Press the EXIT key to remove the Cursor Zoom In Out SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1 Zoom In Tap the position twice double tap 2 Zoom Out Tap the screen with two fingers once single tap OR 1...

Page 46: ...iew see MEGA Live Imaging Views for more information Mark a Waypoint You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position APEX SOLIX Series HELIX Se...

Page 47: ...Cursor key 3 Select MEGA Live Recording Start Press the RIGHT Cursor key to begin recording Stop Recording APEX SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select the Record tool 3 Under Record S...

Page 48: ...3 Select MEGA Live Playback Stop Press the RIGHT Cursor key Delete a Recording APEX SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1 Press the HOME key 2 Select the Record tool 3 Press and hold the recording name 4 Selec...

Page 49: ...off power on the main switch breaker or battery switch NOTE Powering off the MEGA Live Imaging transducer will be determined by the installation and power connection on your boat 3 Check the MEGA Live...

Page 50: ...e humminbird com Telephone 1 800 633 1468 Direct Shipping Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation Monday Friday 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m Central Standard...

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