Humminbird Helix 7 Sonar, Helix 7 DI, Helix 5 DI, Helix 5 Sonar User Manual

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Table of Contents

HELIX Series Introduction 1

How Sonar Works 1

Power On 5

What’s on the Control Head 6

Key Functions 7

What’s on the Sonar Display 10

What’s on the Down Imaging Display 16

Views 20

Select a View.............................................................................................................................................. 20

Display your Favorite Views ...................................................................................................................... 20

Change Digital Readouts .......................................................................................................................... 21

Combo Views.............................................................................................................................................. 33

The Menu System 35

Start-Up Options Menu 36

X-Press Menu 39

Main Menu 40

Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 41

Note for all Menu Settings ........................................................................................................................ 41

User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ............................................................................................................ 42

Sonar X-Press Menu 44

Down Imaging X-Press Menu 49

Flasher X-Press Menu 53

Alarms Menu Tab 57

Sonar Menu Tab 60

Setup Menu Tab 70

Maintenance 77

Troubleshooting 78

HELIX Control Head Measurements 81

Specifications 85

Contact Humminbird 88

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Table of Contents

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International models only) are only available on
products sold outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized
international distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer
Service at [phone].

NOTE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Speed Input) or (with Temperature Input) may
require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our Web site at humminbird.com to order
these accessories online or contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.

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HELIX Series Introduction

The HELIX Series Fishfinder is available in several different configurations. See the following list
of products, all of which are covered by this manual, to find your HELIX Series model:

• HELIX SONAR: Wide screen Fishfinder with DualBeam PLUS sonar.

• HELIX DI: Wide screen Fishfinder with Down Imaging sonar and traditional 2D sonar.

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. Please read
the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.

How Sonar Works

Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The HELIX Series Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and
define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.

Your HELIX Series Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring
the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off
of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an
object.

Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a
depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back again in less than 1/4 of a second.
It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.

SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar
utilizes precision sound pulses or "pings" which are emitted into
the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.

The sound pulses “echo” back from objects in the water such as
the bottom, fish, and other submerged objects. The returned
echoes are displayed on the LCD screen. Each time a new echo is
received, the old echoes are moved across the LCD, creating a
scrolling effect.

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Introduction

When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret
“graph” of the bottom, fish, and structure appears.

The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending
on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for
greatest definition but the operating depth is limited. High
frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and
provide a good balance between depth performance and
resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve
greater depth capability.

Introduction

The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar
transmitter. It is commonly measured using two methods:

• Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power output over the
entire transmit cycle.

• Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points.

The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect
smaller targets at greater distances, ability to overcome noise,
better high speed performance, and enhanced depth capability.

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20˚

60˚

200kHz

83kHz

60 Degree Total Coverage

Bottom Coverage = 1 x Depth

DualBeam PLUS Sonar

(HELIX SONAR)

The HELIX SONAR Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz
DualBeam PLUS sonar system with a wide (60°) area
of coverage. DualBeam PLUS sonar has a narrowly
focused 20° center beam, surrounded by a second
beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to an area
equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the wider
beam covers an area 20 feet wide.

DualBeam PLUS sonar returns can be blended
together, viewed separately, or compared side-by­side. DualBeam PLUS is ideal for a wide range of
conditions - from shallow to very deep water in both
fresh and salt water. Depth capability is affected by
such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom
hardness, water conditions, and transducer
installation.

Down Imaging Sonar

(HELIX DI)

28°

16°

455kHz

200kHz

800kHz

45°

455kHz

75 Degree Total Coverage

75°

The HELIX DI Fishfinder uses Down Imaging
technology. The Down Imaging transducer scans the
water with razor-thin, high-definition beams. The
beams are wide (side to side) but very thin front to
back.

The Down Imaging beams can be operated at two
frequencies: 455 kHz (75°) or 800 kHz (45°). Select
455 kHz for the best overall image quality and depth.
Select 800 kHz for the sharpest image. See Sonar
Menu Tab: Imaging Frequency for more information.

The transducer also uses conical beams to provide data
in traditional 2D format (see What’s on the Sonar
Display). Select 455 kHz for a narrowly focused 16°
center beam, or select 200 kHz for a wider 28° beam
(see Sonar Menu Tab: Beam Select).

Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat
speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water
conditions, and transducer installation.

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Introduction

Dual Beam Ice Transducer

(with optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer)

The XI 9 20 Ice Transducer provides selectable dual­frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage.
Selectable dual-frequency gives you the option of
two beams, and both beams will cover the bottom
and provide high definition. The 20° center beam
provides the highest definition, while the 60° beam
provides wider coverage.

Depth capability is affected by such factors as
bottom hardness and water conditions. Whether
fishing in shallow or very deep water, selectable
dual-frequency is ideal for a variety of conditions.

NOTE: Visit our Web site at humminbird.com to
determine which accessory transducers are compatible
with your Humminbird Fishfinder, or contact Customer
Service at 1-800-633-1468.

Introduction

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Power On

Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head.

HELIX Series Title Screen

1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.

2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options
Menu.

3. Select Normal, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

• If you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option, the system will default to whichever
menu is already highlighted.

• If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected
automatically, and your control head can be used on the water.

• You can also select Simulator to learn how to use your control head and save settings
in advance for later use. See Start-Up Options Menu for more information.

4. Quick Setup: If this is the first time the unit has been powered on (after installation or
after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup dialog box will display on the screen. Use the
4-WAY Cursor Control key to change the settings. Press the EXIT key to close the dialog
box.

NOTE: The Quick Setup settings can be changed at any time. See each menu option in The Menu System
for details.

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Power On

What’s on the Control Head

Your HELIX Series user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and
situation-specific, customizable menus allows you to control what you see on the color display.
Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions, Views,andThe Menu System for more
information.

VIEW

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3

1

screen

2

VIEW key
4-WAY Cursor Control key (LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN)

3

1

MENU

EXIT

4

5

6

EXIT key

4
5
6

MENU key

POWER/LIGHT key

What’s on the Control Head

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Key Functions

Y our control head consists of a set of easy-to-use keys that work with various on-screen views and
menus.

POWER/LIGHT Key

The POWER/LIGHT key is used to power the Fishfinder on and off. Y ou can also use
the POWER/LIGHT key to adjust the backlight and contrast of the display.

Power On: Press the POWER/LIGHT key to power on the unit. When the Title screen is displayed,
press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options Menu.

Power Off: Press and hold the POWER/LIGHT key for 3 seconds. A message will appear to indicate
how many seconds there are until shutdown occurs. To ensure that shutdown occurs properly and
any menu settings will be saved, your Fishfinder should always be turned off using the
POWER/LIGHT key.

Adjust the Backlight or the Display Background Color: Press the
POWER/LIGHT key to access the Light and Background submenu.
Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to select Light or Background,
and then use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the settings.
Press EXIT to exit the Light and Background submenu.

Turn Sonar On or Off: From the Light and Background submenu, use the 4-WAY Cursor Control
key to select Sonar. Use the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor key to change the setting. See Setup Menu Tab:
Sonar for more information.

VIEW Key

The VIEW key is used to cycle through all available views. Press the VIEW key to
advance to the next view. Press the VIEW key repeatedly to cycle through all
available views. Views can be hidden to optimize the system to your fishing
requirements (see Views or Setup Menu T ab: Select Views).

NOTE: Press the EXIT key to cycle through the views in reverse order.

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Key Functions

MENU Key

The MENU key is used to access the menu system. See The Menu System for more
information.

Start-Up Options Menu: Press the MENU key during the power up sequence to view the Start-Up
Options menu.

X-Press Menu: Press the MENU key once in any view to access the X-Press Menu, which provides
frequently-used menu settings that correspond with the current view.

Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice in any view to access the Main Menu, which is organized
under tabbed headings to help you find a specific menu item quickly.

4-WAY Cursor Control Key

(RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys)

The 4-WAY Cursor Control key has multiple functions, which depend on the
view, menu, or situation.

• Menu Selection: Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys to highlight a menu option, then
press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change a menu setting. The changes will be
activated and saved immediately.

• Freeze Frame: In Sonar Views and Down Imaging Views, press any arrow on the 4-WAY
Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the active cursor to a location on the
screen. A cursor dialog box will display to show the depth of the location you choose.

• Active Cursor: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the active cursor
will appear on the screen.

NOTE: In Freeze Frame or Active Cursor mode, you can also make the cursor move diagonally
by pressing in between two of the arrows on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key.

• Circular Flasher View (Ice Fishing Mode: On): Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to
move the Depth Cursor. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the Zoom Range
(see Views: Circular Flasher View).

Key Functions

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EXIT Key

The EXIT key has multiple functions, which depend on the situation.

• If an alarm is sounding, press the EXIT key to cancel the alarm.

• If a menu tab is selected, press the EXIT key to exit the menu mode and return to the view .

• Ifamenuisactive,press the EXIT key to return to the previous level in the menu system.

• From any view, press the EXIT key to cycle through the available views in reverse order.

• If Freeze Frame is active, press the EXIT key to return to a scrolling display.

• If the Cursor is active, press the EXIT key to remove the cursor from the display.

• If Down Imaging Zoom is active, press the EXIT key to remove the magnification box
from the display and remove the cursor.

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Key Functions

What’s on the Sonar Display

The Fishfinder can display a variety of useful information about the area under and adjacent to

1

2

Triplog

3

5

6

7

1

2

4

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Depth - Water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow.

Timer - Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

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3

Distance - Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

Triplog

4

Average Speed - Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

What’s on the Sonar Display

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.

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your boat, including the following items:

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8

11

8

Thermoclines - Layers of water with different
temperatures that appear at different depths and
different times of the year. A thermocline typically
appears as a continuous band of many colors moving
across the display at the same depth.

9

Sonar Color Bar - Color spectrum indicating low

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to high sonar intensity returns, where red indicates
high intensity and white indicates low intensity.

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Bait Ball

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RTS (Real Time Sonar) Window

12

Second Sonar Return - When the sonar signal
bounces between the bottom and the surface of the
water and back again. Use the appearance of the
second return to determine bottom hardness. Hard
bottoms will show a strong second return, while soft
bottoms will show a very weak one or none at all.

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Cursor - Available in Freeze Frame and can be
positioned in the Sonar View to provide depth of a
sonar return and bottom depth below the cursor. The
Latitude and Longitude of the cursor position, the
distance to travel to the cursor position, and the
bearing to the cursor position are shown with a
connected GPS receiver. Cursor information is
displayed at the top of the screen.

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Voltage - Power supplied to the control head.

6

Temperature - Water surface temperature.

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Speed - If a Speed accessory or GPS receiver is connected,
the Fishfinder can display the speed of the boat, and can keep
a triplog of nautical or statute miles traveled.

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What’s on the Sonar Display

Understanding the Sonar Display

It is important to understand the significance of the display. The
display does NOT show a literal 3-dimensional representation of
what is under the water. Each vertical band of data received by the
control head and plotted on the display represents something that
was detected by a sonar return at a particular time. As both the
boat and the targets (fish) may be moving, the returns are only
showing a particular segment of time when objects were detected,
not exactly where those objects are in relation to other objects
shown on the display.

The returned sonar echoes are displayed on the screen. As a new
echo is received, the historical data scrolls left across the display.

Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window

A Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window appears on the right side of the display in the Sonar Views only.
The RTS Window always 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. The RTS Window
plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. (See Sonar Menu Tab: Real Time Sonar (RTS)
Window).

The Narrow RTS Window
indicates the sonar intensity
through the use of colors. Red
indicates a strong return and
blue indicates a weak return.
The depth of the sonar return
is indicated by the vertical
placement of the return on
the display depth scale.

The Wide RTS Window
indicates the sonar intensity
throughtheuseofabar
graph. The length of the
plotted return provides an
indication of whether the
return is weak or strong. The
depth of the sonar return is
indicated by the vertical
placement of the return on
the display depth scale. The
Wide RTS Window does not
use grayscale.

What’s on the Sonar Display

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Sonar Colors: Original Palette

HIGH

Intensity Return

MEDIUM

Intensity Return

LOW

Intensity Return

Sonar Colors and Bottom View

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.

The colors used to represent high, medium, to low intensity
returns are determined by the palette you choose in the Sonar
Colors menu option. See Sonar Menu Tab to set the Sonar
Colors.

Sonar View: Original Palette

1

5

3

2

4

sonar history: historical returns scroll left across the view strong return (possibly compacted sediment or rocks)

1

strong returns (possibly rocks, tree limbs, or other structure)

2

weak returns (possibly vegetation or small fish)

3

RTS window

4
5

Use Bottom View to select the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display.
See Sonar Menu to set the Bottom View.

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What’s on the Sonar Display

Structure ID represents weak returns in blue and strong returns in red when Sonar Colors is set
to Original. If the Sonar Colors palette is changed, the Structure ID will display the strongest
return as specified by the palette. See Sonar Menu Tab: Sonar Colors for more information.

WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white, resulting in a distinctive outline. This
has the benefit of clearly defining the bottom on the display.

What’s on the Sonar Display

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SwitchFire

SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Sonar Views. SwitchFire settings
are available in the Sonar Menu Tab.

To see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam so more fish arches
and better jig tracking are shown, choose Max Mode.

To see less clutter and more fish size accuracy interpreted from the transducer beam, choose
Clear Mode. See Sonar Menu Tab: SwitchFire for more information.

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor

Freeze Frame & Active Cursor - Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the screen
will freeze and a cursor will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the cursor
over a sonar return, and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed in the cursor dialog box.

The RTS Window continues to update in Freeze Frame. To return to a scrolling display and exit
Freeze Frame, press the EXIT key. Freeze Frame is available in the Sonar, Split Sonar, and Sonar
Zoom Views.

Instant Image Update

Instant Image Update - You can change a variety of sonar menu settings (such as Sensitivity or
Upper Range), and the adjustments will be shown instantly on the screen.

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What’s on the Sonar Display

What’s on the Down Imaging Display

Down Imaging uses unique sonar technology to provide information about the area directly below
you see on the display. Down Imaging reveals a variety of recognizable features so that you can

1

2

Triplog

3

4

13

10

12

5

1

Depth - Water depth can be set to alarm when the water becomes too shallow.

2

Timer - Elapsed time with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

3

Distance - Distance traveled with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

Triplog

4

Average Speed - Average speed reading with Speed accessory or GPS receiver

5

Speed - If a GPS Receiver or Temp/Speed accessory is connected, the Fishfinder
can display the speed of the boat and can keep a Triplog of nautical or statute miles
traveled.

What’s on the Down Imaging Display

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(HELIX DI only)

your boat. The razor-thin, high-definition profiling beams produce the detailed sonar data that
interpret the structure and bottom contour, including the following items:

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Shadows - result from a lack of reflected sonar
from a particular area and can be as valuable for
interpretation than the sonar reflected by the object

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itself. Use shadows to help you see the image in 3
dimensions, oriented in space. You can gain insight
into the actual shape of an object, or the depth to
which it has sunk into the bottom, through shadows

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on the display. Objects standing on the bottom cast
a sonar shadow. The longer the shadow, the taller the
object. Fish also cast shadows. You can use the
shadow to interpret how close the fish is to the
bottom.

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Topography Changes - The light part of the
display shows where the beam is hitting hard bottom
or rising terrain. The dark part of the display indicates
soft bottom (sand, mud) or descending terrain.

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Bottom Return - Use the appearance of the
bottom return to determine bottom hardness. Rock
and gravel provide a clearer sonar return than mud
and sand because hard objects reflect sonar better
than soft objects.

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Freeze Frame - Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key
to move the cursor to an area on the screen.

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Clouded Area may indicate a bait ball and White

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6

Upper Range

7

Lower Range

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Structure

NOTE: Entries in this view that list (with Temp/Speed or GPS receiver) are available if either device is
connected to the HELIX Series Fishfinder. If both devices are connected, then only the information from the
GPS receiver will be displayed on the view.

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Streaks may indicate fish.

What’s on the Down Imaging Display

Understanding the Down Imaging Display

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.

Interpreting the Display

Down Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and fish. The beams are wide
(side to side) but very thin front to back.

Use the light and dark parts of the display to interpret 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 sonar shadow to appear on the display. The longer the shadow, the
taller the object. Fish may also cast shadows. You can use the shadow to interpret where
the fish or object is located in relation to the bottom.

What’s on the Down Imaging Display

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Down Imaging Sensitivity

Use Down Sensitivity to control how the sonar returns appear on the display. Increase the
sensitivity to reveal weaker returns that may be of interest, especially in very clear water or greater
depths. Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present
in murky or muddy water. See the Down Imaging X-Press Menu: Down Sensitivity for more
information.

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor

Freeze Frame and Active Cursor: Press any arrow on the 4-WAY Cursor Control key, and the
screen will freeze and a cursor will be displayed. Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to move the
cursor over a sonar return, and the depth of the sonar return will be displayed in the cursor dialog
box.

DI Zoom: Use DI Zoom to see returns near the cursor location at a higher magnification. For more
information, see Views: Down Imaging View.

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What’s on the Down Imaging Display

Views

The sonar information from your Fishfinder is displayed on the screen in a variety
of easy-to-read views. There are many views available on your Fishfinder.

Select a View

The available views on your Humminbird unit will vary with the model you’ve purchased and the
transducer attached to the control head. See Setup Menu Tab: Select Views and the following
pages for more information.

Next View: Press the VIEW key to advance to the next view in the View
Rotation. Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want to use
is displayed on the screen.

Previous View: Press the EXIT key to see the previous view in the View
Rotation. Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the view you want to use is
displayed on the screen.

Display your Favorite Views

You can display or hide any view so that each time you press the VIEW key, only your favorite views
are displayed on the screen.

1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu.

2. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the Views tab is selected.

3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a view.

4. Press the LEFT or RIGHT Cursor keys to select Hidden or Visible.

Views

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Change Digital Readouts

Each view displays digital readout information (such as speed or time), which varies with the
view displayed on-screen and connected accessories.

Sonar View

1

2

3

4

5

1

readout 1

2

readout 2

In Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, Split Sonar View, and Down Imaging View, you can choose
which digital readouts you want to display. See Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts for more
information.

1. Press the MENU key twice to open the Main Menu. Press the RIGHT Cursor key until the
Setup tab is selected.

2. Press the DOWN Cursor key to highlight Select Readouts, and press the RIGHT Cursor key.

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NOTE: If the Select Readouts option does not appear under the Setup Tab, change the User Mode
to Advanced (Setup tab > User Mode > Advanced).

3. Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys to select a Readout window. Press the RIGHT or LEFT
Cursor keys to choose a digital readout.

Blank: To hide a data window, select Off.

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Sonar View

Sonar View presents a historical log of sonar returns. The most recent sonar returns are charted
on the right side of the display. As new information is received, the historical information scrolls
left across the display.

• Upper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the distance from the surface of the
water to a depth range sufficient to show the bottom.

• Depth is automatically selected to keep the bottom visible on the display, although you
can adjust it manually as well (see Sonar X-Press Menu).

• Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select Readouts settings
or the optional-purchase accessories attached (see Setup Menu Tab: Select Readouts).

• Freeze Frame: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the cursor
over a sonar return. The depth of the sonar return will be displayed at the top of the screen
in the cursor dialog box.

Sonar View

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depth depth below cursor

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triplog

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temperature

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speed

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cursor

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depth of cursor

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distance to cursor

bearing to cursor

RTS window

sonar color bar

lower depth range

NOTE: If the Depth number is flashing, it means that the unit is having trouble locating the bottom. This
usually happens if the water is too deep, the transducer is out of the water, the boat is moving too fast, or
for any other reason that the unit can’t accurately receive continuous data.

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Sonar Zoom View

Sonar Zoom View provides a magnified view of the bottom and structure. The Sonar Zoom View
makes it easier to see separate sonar returns that would usually be displayed close together,
such as those caused by fish suspended close to the bottom or within structure.

•TheZoom Level, or magnification, is displayed in the top left corner of the display. Press the
MENU key once to access the Sonar X-Press Menu. Highlight Zoom Level, and press the LEFT
or RIGHT Cursor keys to adjust the Zoom Level.

•TheZoomed View is displayed on the left side of the screen. As the depth changes, the
zoomed view updates automatically.

•TheFull Range View is displayed on the right side of the screen. The Full Range View includes
the Zoom Preview Box, which shows where the zoomed view is in relation to the full range
view.

•TheUpper and Lower Depth Range numbers indicate the high and low range of the water
which is being viewed.

• Digital Readouts shown on the display will change based on the Select Readouts settings
or the optional-purchase accessories attached (see Setup Menu T ab: Select Readouts).

• Freeze Frame: Use the 4-WAY Cursor Control key to freeze the display and move the cursor
over a sonar return. The depth of the sonar return will be displayed in the cursor dialog box.

Sonar Zoom View

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depth

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triplog

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temperature

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speed

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zoomed view

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zoom level

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full range view

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