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Control Head Setup
Control Head Setup
HELIX Series
1. Press and hold the VIEW key.
2. Select Sonar > MEGA Live View.
3. The sonar returns from the MEGA Live scan will begin to display on the
MEGA Live View. Review the display for the following information and see the
illustrations
Reviewing the MEGA Live View
.
•
Bottom:
Confirm that the bottom is visible on-screen.
•
Blocked Beams:
If the beams hit a hard surface, it will appear as bright
white on the display. If the beams are blocked by any objects, move the
objects if possible. You can also adjust the MEGA Live Range on the X-Press
Menu to see more or less detail on the display.
4.
Stop Pinging:
When you are finished reviewing the operation, press the MENU
key once. Select MEGA Live Pinging, and press the LEFT Cursor key.
Reviewing the MEGA Live View
(Down)
Selecting the MEGA Live Imaging Transducer
3. Test MEGA Live Imaging on the Control Head
It is important to confirm that the MEGA Live Imaging transducer is providing sonar
returns to the display. The instructions in this section should be performed at trolling
speeds in calm, open water, in a large area that is far from shallow water, boats, or
other obstacles.
APEX/SOLIX Series
1. Tap the View widget icon in the side bar.
NOTE:
Once the MEGA Live has been detected the first time, the MEGA Live
Imaging view will display on the Favorite Views widget.
2. Tap MEGA Live Imaging.
3. The sonar returns from the MEGA Live scan will begin to display on the
MEGA Live View. Review the display for the following information and see the
illustrations
Reviewing the MEGA Live View
.
•
Bottom:
Confirm that the bottom is visible on-screen.
•
Blocked Beams:
If the beams hit a hard surface, it will appear as bright
white on the display. If the beams are blocked by any objects, move the
objects if possible. You can also adjust the MEGA Live Range on the X-Press
Menu to see more or less detail on the display.
4.
Stop Pinging:
When you are finished reviewing the operation, tap Ping Off
from the MEGA Live status bar.
