Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS Operating Manual

HELIX 5 AND HELIX 7

G2 Series Operations Manual

532509-1EN_A

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anufacturing top quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the

arshest marine environment. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get the full beneﬁt from all the features

nd applications of your Humminbird product.

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WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

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Manage your Navigation Data: Import/Export Navigation Data.

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rder to understand the full capabilities of your model.

NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your unit will function in a similar way.

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NOTE: The procedures and features described in this manual are subject to change without notice. This manual was written in English and may have been translated to another language. Humminbird is not responsible for incorrect translations or discrepancies between documents.

NOTE: Product specifications and features are subject to change without notice.

NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, however actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition, and slope.

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WARNING! Do NOT leave the control head microSD card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.

WARNING! Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed. Remove the unit cover before traveling at speeds above 20 mph.

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Warnings 2

Introduction 7

sing Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or PC 8

etting Started 10

HELIX Control Head 18

Menu System Overview 22

Open an X-Press Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Open the Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Select a Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Change a Menu Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Tips for Using the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Change the User Mode (Normal or Advanced) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Close the Menu System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Display a View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Show your Favorite Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Display Digital Readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

Combo Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Sonar Overview (Sonar, DI, SI, CHIRP) 33

Display a Down Imaging View On-Screen 77

Understand the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

ustomize the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Adjust Settings While you Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Review Down Imaging History and Zoom In/Zoom Out . . . . . . .86

Navigation in Down Imaging Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Display a Side Imaging View On-Screen 90

Understand the Side Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Customize the Side Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Adjust Settings While you Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Review Side Imaging History and Zoom In/Out . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Navigation in Side Imaging Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings 106

Chart Overview 114

Display a Chart View On-Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115

Select a Map Source . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

Customize the Bird’s Eye View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Customize the Chart Instrument View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Customize the Chart View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .123

Display Humminbird LakeMaster

Contour Lines and Depth Ranges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Change the Chart Orientation and Motion Mode . . . . . . . . . . .129

Set up Sonar (Sonar, DI, SI, CHIRP) 36

Display a Sonar View On-Screen 42

Understand the Sonar Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Customize the Sonar View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Adjust Sonar Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Adjust Settings While you Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Compare Sonar Beams (Split Sonar View) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Review Sonar History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Zoom In/Zoom Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Navigation in Sonar Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen 68

Understand the Circular Flasher View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Adjust Settings while you Fish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Move the Depth Cursor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Zoom In/Out in Circular Flasher View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Navigation Overview 131

Navigation Alarms Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134

Waypoints 136

Routes 145

Tracks 150

Search 153

Manage your Navigation Data 155

Manage Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158

Manage Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .162

Manage Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .169

Manage Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .171

Search and Organize . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

Import/Export Navigation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

Delete All Navigation Data and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .177

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AutoChart Live Overview 178

Plan Your Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178

Prepare the Control Head for Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

ecord your Custom Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .182

Stop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Correct Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .184

Display/Hide your Custom Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .185

Adjust the Map Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .186

Manage your Control Head 190

Update Software 195

Maintenance 196

Troubleshooting 197

Specifications 199

Contact Humminbird 215

INTRODUCTION

he instructions in this manual describe the HELIX G2 Series control head operations. Review the following table to understand the

eatures that apply to your control head.

Model

HELIX GPS G2

HELIX SONAR G2

HELIX DI G2

HELIX CHIRP DI G2

HELIX CHIRP GPS G2

HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2

Sonar

Down

Imaging

Side

Imaging

CHIRP

(Charts and Navigation)

GPS

External GPS, trackplotting

(separate purchase required)

External GPS, trackplotting

(separate purchase required)

External GPS, trackplotting

(separate purchase required)

HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2

Accessories: For the latest list of accessories that are compatible with your control head, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.

Register and Update: It is important 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.

Introduction

USING HUMMINBIRD MANUALS ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR PC

The Humminbird manuals for your control head and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or PC. If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.

Download the Manual to your Mobile Device

1. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader app to your mobile device.

2. Go to our Web site at humminbird.com, and click Support > Product Manuals.

3. Select the PDF for your control head model or accessory, and save it to your device.

4. Open the Adobe Acrobat Reader app.

5. Open the Humminbird manual.

Download the Manual to your PC

1. Download the free Adobe Acrobat Reader software from http://get.adobe.com/reader/, and install it on your PC.

2. Go to our Web site at humminbird.com, and click Support > Product Manuals.

3. Select the PDF for your control head model or accessory, and save it to your device.

4. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.

5. Open the Humminbird manual.

Jump to a Section: Click a section name in the Bookmarks panel. Bookmarks can be expanded and collapsed by clicking on the plus (+) or minus (-) icons.

Search for Words or Phrases: Press and hold the Ctrl F keys on your PC keyboard. Type the word(s) into the text box.

Print: If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.

Introduction

Using the Manual

bookmarks

panel

search for key words

(Ctrl + F)

Introduction

GETTING STARTED

The procedures in this section describe how to get started with your control head. Some of the settings in this section are a one-

ime 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

Getting Started

Press the MENU key

. Select Normal. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Normal mode is required for on-the-water operation. If a functioning transducer is connected

Normal

to the control head, Normal will be selected automatically, and your control head can be used

n the water.

To learn how to use your control head, select Simulator. You can save menu settings and

Simulator

navigation data in Simulator mode (see Chart Overview and Navigation Overview for more information).

To view system information for software version, GPS reception, and accessory connections,

System Status

select System Status. See Check Accessory Connections and Check GPS Reception for more information.

NOTE: If you wait too long to select a start-up option, the system will start the mode that is already highlighted. If your control head goes into Demonstration mode, please note that menu settings cannot be saved in this mode (see Manage your Control Head).

Starting Normal Mode for on-the-water Operations

Press the

RIGHT Cursor key

Getting Started

Quick Setup

If this is the ﬁrst time the unit has been powered on (after installation or after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup menu will display.

Set up the Control Head

1. Use the Cursor Control key to change the settings.

2. Close: Press the EXIT key.

The available languages are determined by your Humminbird model.

Language

Max Depth

WARNING! Do NOT enable Asian Mode if you do not require Asian languages. Before you select Asian Mode, contact Customer Service for important information.

Set the maximum depth of the body of water. When Max Depth is set to Auto, the control head will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the capabilities of the unit). When Max Depth is set to match your water maximum depth, the control head will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth, so more detail will be shown on the display.

Quick Setup Menu

Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth. See the Side Imaging section for more information.

Water Type aﬀects the accuracy of deep water depth readings and conﬁgures the control head for operation in fresh or salt water.

Water Type

In salt water, you can also choose the shallow or deep setting. If the depth is more than 330 ft (100 m), select Salt (deep).

The control head will automatically select the transducer that was included with your control

Connected Transducer

head. If your model is compatible with an accessory transducer, and it is connected to the control head, select the transducer in the system so the beams are activated and the related views are added to the control head.

NOTE: To change the Max Depth, Water Type, and the Connected Transducer after the initial Setup, see Set up Sonar.

Getting Started

Check Accessory Connections

If you’ve connected other separate-purchase equipment to the control head, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, and more, use these instructions to conﬁrm the equipment is detected and communicating with the control head.

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select System > Accessory Test.

Conﬁrm all accessories are listed as Connected. If you have a temp/speed wheel, the wheel must move for it to be detected.

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.

Confirming Accessories are Detected

unconnected (not detected by the control head)

connected

NOTE: The menus for installed accessories are typically included in the Accessory tab in the Main Menu. See your accessory guide for details. For the latest list of accessories that are compatible with your control head, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.

Getting Started

Check GPS Reception

If your control head includes internal GPS, or if it is connected to an External GPS receiver, use the instructions in this section to conﬁrm the control head has GPS reception.

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select System > GPS Diagnostic View.

Conﬁrm GPS Fix Type is shown as Enhanced or 3D.

Conﬁrm that the latitude/longitude position readout is displayed.

Reviewing GPS Reception

active satellite signal strength (yellow)

monitored satellite

signal strength

(gray)

fix type shown as

enhanced

latitude/longitude

position

GPS Reception: The sky chart displays the satellite number and signal strength 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, change the output frequency, or turn on GLONASS, see Manage your Control Head.

Getting Started

Set Alarms

When an alarm is turned on, an alert will sound or display on the control head to indicate the threshold has been exceeded.

Turn on Alarms and Adjust Settings

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.

To open the Main Menu from a System View, press the MENU key once.

2. Select the Alarms tab.

3. Select an alarm menu. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the threshold.

Depth Alarm

Fish ID Alarm

Low Battery Alarm

Temp. Alarm

Oﬀ Course Alarm

Arrival Alarm

The alarm will be triggered when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting. Transducer required.

The alarm will be triggered when a ﬁsh is detected based on the menu setting. See Adjust Sonar Display Settings for more information.

The alarm will be triggered when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu setting. The battery must be connected to the control head. Set the alarm to a level that will alert you when the battery is low but at a level that is high enough to start the engine and run essential electronics. See your control head installation guide for more information.

The alarm will be triggered when the water temperature detected by the control head is equal to the temp alarm setting. Input from the built-in transducer temperature sensor or a temperature accessory is required.

Sets how far the boat can move oﬀ course during navigation before an alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

Sets how close the boat must be to the destination waypoint before the alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

Drift Alarm

NOTE: The available alarms are determined by the connected equipment, so your control head may provide more or less options than the information shown here. If there are accessories installed, review the accessory guide for alarm information.

4. Close: Press the EXIT key twice.

Sets how far the boat can move from its anchored position outside the drift alarm perimeter before an alarm will be triggered. GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.

Exit an Alarm

If an alarm is triggered during control head operation, you can close it or silence it using these instructions.

1. Press any key on the control head.

Getting Started

Reset the Triplog

he Triplog includes the timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. Use the following instructions

T to reset the triplog. To display the Triplog as a digital readout, see Views: Display Digital Readouts.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Select Triplog Reset.

4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts.

Turn on/off Sound

Use the instructions in this section to choose the category of sounds you want to hear from your control head.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Select Sound Control.

4. Select All Sounds or Alarms only.

To receive a sound alert from an alarm, Sound Control must be set to 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 that the menu system User Mode must 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. See Menu System Overview for details.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Select User Mode.

4. Select Normal or Advanced.

Set up Sonar

If you’ve installed an accessory transducer, or to reﬁne your sonar settings, see Set up Sonar for details.

Set up Chart Preferences

If you’ve installed a microSD map card, see Chart Overview to set up the map source.

Getting Started

Change Units of Measurement

Use the instructions in this section to change the units of measurement format. You can also change the time and date format, language, and installation oﬀsets from this menu. See Manage your Control Head for more information.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice.

2. Select the Setup tab.

3. Select Units - Depth, Units - Distance, etc., and select each unit setting as needed.

4. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Adjust the Backlight

1. Press the POWER key.

2. Select Light.

3. Adjust the Backlight setting from Dim to 10 (brightest).

Start Standby Mode

To conserve power while the control head is not in-use, start Standby mode.

1. Press the POWER key.

2. Select Standby.

3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

4. Turn oﬀ: Press the POWER key.

Power Off

Use the following instructions to power oﬀ your control head. 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 X-Press Menu: With a Chart View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Save Current Track.

3. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Power Off

1. Press and hold the POWER key.

Getting Started

HELIX CONTROL HEAD

VIEW

EXIT

HELIX 5 SONAR G2 and HELIX 5 DI G2

HELIX 7 G2 Series Models with GPS

The Control Head

Control Head Keys

he available keys are determined by your control head model.

T Your control head might not include all the keys shown in this section.

MARK KEY

Press the MARK key to save a waypoint at the boat

osition. If the cursor is active, press the MARK key

p twice to save a waypoint at the cursor position. See Navigation Overview for details.

ZOOM IN (+)/ZOOM OUT (–) KEYS

Press the ZOOM keys to change the scale of the view.

For a closer view, press the ZOOM IN (+) key. For a wider view, press the ZOOM OUT (-) key. You can also

magnify the cursor selection. You can also press these keys to adjust the sensitivity in sonar views (Sonar, DI, SI).

VIEW KEY

Press and hold the VIEW key to open the Views X-Press menu, or press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want to use is displayed on the screen. Press the EXIT key to display 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.

If a microSD card is installed, press and hold this key to save a Screen Snapshot. See Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings for details.

MENU KEY

To open the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and operation mode, press the MENU key once. To open the Main Menu, press the MENU key twice. See Menu System Overview for details.

GO TO/MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) KEY

With an active cursor, press the GOTO key twice to create a waypoint and start navigation towards that waypoint. If the cursor is not active, press the GOTO key, and choose from the saved navigation data.

To start Man Overboard navigation, press and hold the GOTO key. See Navigation Overview and Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation for details.

EXIT KEY

In Sonar Views, press this key once to switch frequencies (if available). See each sonar section for details.

CURSOR CONTROL KEY

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

Press the arrows on the Cursor Control key to move through the menu system, select menus, and change or activate menu settings. See Menu System Overview for details.

Also, press any arrow on the Cursor Control key to move the cursor on the view.

To move the cursor diagonally, press in between the arrows.

Press the EXIT key to close a menu, close a dialog box, turn oﬀ an alarm, or exit Cursor mode.

Also, press the EXIT key to scroll through the View Rotation in reverse order. 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, change the view background color, and start Standby mode.

The Control Head

microSD Card Slot

he microSD card slot on your control head is compatible with a microSD card (separate purchase required) to update software,

T add detailed charts to your control head, import/export navigation data, and save sonar recordings and screen snapshots.

Software Updates: For details, see Update Software.

Add Maps: see Chart Overview.

Import/Export Navigation data: See Manage your Navigation Data.

Sonar Recordings and Screen Snapshots: See Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings.

CAUTION! Before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults, export your navigation data (see Update Software).

Insert a microSD Card

1. Remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Position the microSD card so that the label faces the front of the control head and the card notches face down.

3. Insert the card into the slot until it clicks into place.

4. Replace the slot cover so it is secure.

5. To Remove: Press the card into the slot and then release it. The card will eject. Pull the card carefully from the slot.

NOTE: Do not leave the card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.

The Control Head

Removing the Card Slot Cover

Installing a microSD Card (magnified view)

notch facing down

The Control Head

MENU SYSTEM OVERVIEW

xx11

he menu system provides menu options that are determined by the operations mode, on-screen view, and connected accessories.

Open an X-Press Menu

The X-Press Menu displays menus that are related to the on-screen view and the operations mode (such as navigation). In this illustration, the Sonar X-Press Menu is displayed because the Sonar View is displayed on the screen.

pening the Sonar X-Press Menu

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 accessories.

Open the Main Menu

1. Press the MENU key twice.

Opening the Main Menu

Menu System Overview

Select a Menu

se the Cursor Control key to select a menu in the Main Menu or X-Press Menu.

Select a Tab (Main Menu) Select a Menu

1. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys. 1. Press the DOWN or UP Cursor keys.

Select a Tab

Select a Menu

Change a Menu Setting

Use the Cursor Control key to change menu settings or start an action. When you change a menu setting, the view will update immediately.

Adjust a Menu Setting

1. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys.

Change a Menu Setting

Menu System Overview

tart an Action/Open a Submenu

1. If a menu has a right arrow on it, press the RIGHT Cursor key to start the action or open the submenu.

Tips for Using the Menu System

You can move through the menu system quickly using the following tips.

Jump to the Bottom of the Tab

Start an Action or Open a Submenu

Jump to the Top of the Tab

Menu System Overview

See More Menus

Change the User Mode (Normal or Advanced)

he User Mode determines how many menus are shown in the menu system. Select Normal to see fewer menus that are used more

T often. Select Advanced to see all the menus available in the menu system.

Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Instructions in this manual marked with Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) indicate that the menu system User Mode must be set to Advanced for the selected menu to be shown. 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.

Main Menu: Sonar Tab

(User Mode set to Normal)

Main Menu: Sonar Tab

(User Mode set to 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 menu and go back one level in the menu system.

Close: Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the menu system is closed.

Menu System Overview

VIEWS

he HELIX control head has many options to display data on-screen, and the data can be displayed in a variety of ways. There are

lso several ways to quickly display a view on-screen.

Display a View

The available views on your control 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

Views

Press and Hold to Open

the Views X-Press Menu

Forward: Press to go

to the Next View

Back: Press to go to

the Previous View

isplay the Next/Previous View

Next View: Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.

Previous View: Press the EXIT key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.

Show 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.

Show/Hide a View

1. Main Menu: Press the 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.

Main Menu: Views Tab

Views

Display Digital Readouts

igital Readout data can be displayed as an overlay, or it can be displayed in data boxes on the views. You can also choose which

D digital readouts you want to display. The format and readouts you choose will be applied to all views.

Accessories: The available digital readouts are determined by the installed equipment, so if you connect accessories, additional readouts will be available.

Format: You can change the digital readout format from the Setup Tab. See Manage your Control Head: Change Digital Readout Formats for details.

Select the Digital Readout Type

Use the instructions in this section to display digital readouts in boxes or as overlays. You can also choose to hide the digital readouts completely.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab.

2. Select Digital Readouts.

3. Select one of the following options:

Digital Readouts are displayed in boxes on the view. See the illustration Digital Readouts with

Boxes

Boxes Selected. You can customize which digital readouts are displayed (see Customize Digital Readouts).

Overlay

Oﬀ

The digital readouts are displayed as an overlay on the view. See the illustrations Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected. These digital readouts are ﬁxed and cannot be changed.

The digital readouts will be hidden completely. To hide individual digital readouts instead of all, see Customize Digital Readouts.

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 (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

Views

speed

temperature

depth

Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Sonar View)

speed

Course Over

Ground (COG)

Distance to Go

(DTG)

Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Chart View)

Views

ustomize Digital Readouts

If you have Digital Readouts set to Boxes, you can select the data that will be displayed in each box. Use the Select Readouts menu to set your standard digital readouts. Use the Select Nav Readouts menu to set the digital readouts that will be displayed during navigation.

1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Setup tab.

2. Select Select Readouts or Select Nav Readouts. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

3. Select a readout window (Readout 1, 2, 3, etc.).

4. Select a digital readout.

Hide: To hide a readout window, select Oﬀ.

Digital Readouts with Boxes Selected (Down/Sonar Combo View)

readout 1

readout 2

readout 3

readout 4

readout 5

(off = blank)

select readouts menu

readout 5 turned off

digits format set

to large tenths

Views

nderstand Digital Readouts

The following table displays the digital readouts that are available in the Select Readouts menu or the Select Nav Readouts menu. The available digital readouts are determined by the installed equipment.

Label Name Description

Bearing Bearing

COG

Depth Depth

DTG

ETA

Position (#) GPS

Course Over Ground

(Course)

Distance to Go

(Distance)

Estimated Time

of Arrival

The direction to a destination waypoint measured in degrees from north.

The direction the boat is traveling measured in degrees from North. When the COG is equal to Bearing, the boat is said to be on course and will arrive at the destination in the most eﬃcient manner.

The depth of the water from the transducer or digital depth sensor to the bottom. This measurement includes the depth oﬀset setting.

If the depth number is ﬂashing, it means 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, etc.

The distance between the boat position and the next waypoint on the route.

The estimated time of arrival to the next waypoint on the route.

The latitude and longitude coordinates of the boat position based on the GPS receiver installation location.

Navigation

Readout

•

Speed Speed

Temp (#) Temperature

Time Time The current time.

Time + Date Time + Date The current time and date.

Timer Timer

Triplog Triplog

TTG Time to Go

VLT Voltage Power supplied to the control head.

Speed is the measurement of the boat’s progress across a given distance based on the speed measurement provided by the GPS.

The detected water temperature by the transducer’s internal temperature probe or an accessory temperature sensor.

The digital readout for the timer set in the Alarms tab (see Manage your Control Head: Start the Timer).

The elapsed time since the triplog was last reset, the distance traveled since last reset, and the average speed during timed interval. To reset the triplog, see Getting Started: Reset the Triplog.

The estimated time required to reach the next waypoint on the route. TTG is calculated using the SOG (Speed Over Ground) and DTG (Distance to Go).

•

XTE Cross Track Error

The straight-line distance of the boat from the intended route. XTE measures how far the boat is oﬀ course.

•

Views

Combo Views

ombo views display two views (or more) on the screen at the same time. To change the settings, select menus or actions, or

C change the size of either view, you must select the view as the Active Pane from the X-Press menu. The available combo views are determined by your Humminbird model.

Selecting an Active Pane of the Chart/Sonar Combo View

indicates the selected pane (Active Pane)

Sonar X-Press Menu

Chart X-Press Menu

split position

adjusts pane size

split position

adjusts pane size

Select an Active Pane

To change the settings in a combo view, or to use the cursor on a view, the individual view must be selected as the active pane.

1. X-Press Menu: With a Combo View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Active Pane.

3. Select Right or Left.

X-Press Menu: The X-Press Menu updates with the menus available for the active pane of the view.

Cursor: Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key to use the cursor on the active pane of the view.

Adjust the View Pane Size

Split Position allows you to adjust the size of the selected pane in a Combo View.

1. X-Press Menu: With a Combo View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Split Position.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the pane size.

Views

SONAR OVERVIEW (SO

60 Degree Total Coverage

60˚

0˚

200kHz

3kHz

60 Degree Total Coverage

200kHz

60˚

20˚

83kHz

functioning transducer must be attached to the control head to enable sonar functions. To purchase accessory transducers, visit

ur Web site at humminbird.com.

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

, DI, SI, CHIRP)

NAR

DualBeam PLUS Sonar (HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2)

The DualBeam PLUS sonar beams provide conical coverage directly below the boat. DualBeam PLUS sonar returns are displayed on the traditional (2D) Sonar Views. The beams can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared sideby-side.

The transducer 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. The 83/200 kHz transducer can provide depth coverage up to 1500 feet (500 m).

HELIX CHIRP GPS G2:

If your transducer is also a CHIRP transducer, you can

operate the beams at diﬀerent frequency ranges. CHIRP sonar sends continuous sonar pulses at varying frequencies to provide more detailed returns and better target separation. For more frequency range information, see Set Up Sonar: Adjust 2D CHIRP.

Sonar Overview

CHIRP Side Imaging Sonar (HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2)

86˚

455kHz

86˚

455kHz

00kHz

3kHz

20˚

he CHIRP Side Imaging transducer allows you to operate the beams at diﬀerent

T frequency ranges. CHIRP sonar sends continuous sonar pulses at varying frequencies to provide more detailed returns and better target separation. For more frequency range information, see Set Up Sonar: Adjust 2D CHIRP Adjust Imaging CHIRP.

The CHIRP Side Imaging transducer provides 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 100 feet. See the Side Imaging section for more information.

The CHIRP Side Imaging transducer also provides Down Imaging views on the screen, with the same depth performance of 100 feet. See the Down Imaging section for more information.

The DualBeam PLUS sonar beams (shown in magenta and yellow) provide conical coverage directly below the boat. DualBeam PLUS sonar returns are displayed on the traditional (2D) Sonar Views, and they will be used in the Side Imaging View when an area directly under the boat does not have Side Imaging coverage. The beams can be blended together, viewed separately, or compared side-byside.

and

Sonar Overview

Down Imaging Sonar (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2)

16°

75°

28°

455kHz

200kHz

455kHz

5°

800kHz

75 Degree Total Coverage

200kHz

16°

28°

455kHz

75 Degree Total Coverage

he Down Imaging transducer scans the water with razor-thin, high-deﬁnition

T beams. The beams are wide (side to side) but very thin front to back.

The Down Imaging beams (shown in green) 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 Set up Sonar for more information.

The transducer also uses conical beams to provide data in traditional 2D format (shown in magenta and yellow). Select 455 kHz for a narrowly focused 16° center beam, or select 200 kHz for a wider 28° beam (see Set up Sonar and Understand the Sonar Views).

HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2:

If your transducer is also a CHIRP transducer, you can

Sonar Overview

SET UP SONAR (SONAR, DI, SI, CHIRP)

The available sonar views and menus on the control head are determined by the connected transducer and the selected transducer source.

Most of the settings in this section were set up when you ﬁrst powered on the unit using the Quick Setup Menu. Use the instructions in this section to adjust those settings, set up an accessory transducer, or reﬁne the information shown on-screen.

Set up an Accessory Transducer

The control head will automatically select the transducer that was included with your control head. If your model is compatible with an accessory transducer, and it is connected to the control head, select the transducer in the system so the beams are activated and the related views are added to the control head. See Getting Started: Quick Setup for more information.

NOTE: To see the latest transducers that are compatible with your control head, visit our Web 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 (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Noise Filter.

3. Select a ﬁlter setting, where Low is the lightest ﬁlter and High 3 ﬁlters the most interference.

Oﬀ: removes all ﬁltering.

High: The high settings are useful when there is excessive trolling motor noise. However, in some deep water situations, the

High settings may hinder the control head’s ability to ﬁnd the bottom.

Set up Sonar

Change the Max Depth

The Max Depth was set when you ﬁrst conﬁgured the unit with the Quick Setup dialog box (see Getting Started: Quick Setup). Use the instructions in this section to adjust the maximum depth setting.

1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Max Depth.

3. Select one of the following:

Auto: the control head will acquire bottom readings as needed (within the capabilities of the unit).

Set to match the body of water depth: the control head will not attempt to acquire sonar data below that depth, so more detail

will be shown on the display.

NOTE: Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth. See the Side Imaging section for more information.

Select the Digital Depth Source (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 only)

Depending on the depth, the control head will automatically choose the 2D conical beams or the Down Imaging beams to display the depth digital readout. If the depth is deeper than 350 ft, or if you connect an ice transducer to the control head, set the Digital Depth Source to 2D Element.

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 Element if the depth is deeper than 350 feet. Down Imaging is not available with this setting.

Change the Water Type

The Water Type was set when you ﬁrst conﬁgured the unit with the Quick Setup dialog box (see Getting Started: Quick Setup). Water Type aﬀects the accuracy of deep water depth readings and conﬁgures the control head for operation in fresh or salt water. Use the instructions in this section to change the Water Type setting.

1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Water Type.

3. Select one of the following for your water type and depth conditions:

Fresh

Salt (shallow)

Salt (deep): If the depth is more than 330 ft (100 m), select Salt (deep).

Set up Sonar

Select Frequencies for the 2D Sonar View

Use the instructions in this section to select the transducer beams that will be used for the traditional 2D Sonar views.

NOTE: If you have a CHIRP model, the menus in this section are available when CHIRP Mode is turned off (see Adjust 2D CHIRP).

Select Beams for the (2D) Sonar View

If the installed transducer includes more than one beam, you can select which beam(s) will be displayed in the 2D Sonar view.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select 2D Display Frequency.

3. Select the beam(s) you want to use.

2D Display Frequency Options (HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2, HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2)

83 kHz

200 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.

Select 200 kHz for faster pinging and shallower water (less than 800 feet). If 200 kHz is selected, the 83 kHz beam is not available.

Select 83/200 kHz to ensure both beams ping continuously, so the sonar history is not interrupted if the sonar view is closed.

83/200 kHz

The returns from both beams are blended by starting with the 83 kHz wide beam return, dimming it, and then overlaying it with the 200 kHz narrow beam return. The darker 200 kHz narrow beam sonar returns will stand out from the paler 83 kHz wide beam sonar returns.

NOTE: If you have a HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 and select 83 kHz or 83/200 kHz, you can turn on Jigging Mode to refine the returns displayed on the Sonar View. See Adjust Settings While you Fish: Turn on/off Jigging Mode.

Down Imaging Display Frequency Options (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 only)

200 kHz Select 200 kHz for greater bottom coverage in deep water (up to 600 feet).

455 kHz Select 455 kHz for shallow water (up to 350 feet).

Set up Sonar

NOTE: The settings in the Down Imaging Display Frequency Options table do not apply to the HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2.

HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 Display

16°

28°

455kHz

200kHz

75°

455kHz

45°

800kHz

16°

28°

455kHz

200kHz

75°

455kHz

45°

800kHz

Frequency Options for the Sonar View

Select an Imaging Frequency (Down Imaging models only)

Use the following instructions to choose an imaging frequency that will be used for the Down Imaging View. For the best overall image quality and depth, select 455 kHz. For the sharpest image (but limited depth capability), select 800 kHz.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

Imaging Display Frequency Options

for the Down Imaging View

2. Select Imaging Display Frequency.

3. Select 455 kHz or 800 kHz.

Set the Down Imaging Beam Width (HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 only)

In the HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2, you can set the width of the beam (side to side) used for the Down Imaging View. To see only the data directly under your boat, select Narrow. Medium reveals more information, while Wide displays the maximum information available from the Down Imaging beam width. See Understand the Down Imaging View for more information.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Down Imaging Beam Width.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a width.

Set up Sonar

Adjust 2D CHIRP (CHIRP models only)

You can use the settings included with your control head, or you can adjust the CHIRP downbeam frequencies that will be used for the 2D Sonar Views.

Turn on/off 2D CHIRP

To use CHIRP sonar, 2D CHIRP Mode must be turned on. To use traditional 2D sonar, turn oﬀ 2D CHIRP Mode and see Select Frequencies for the 2D View.

OTE: When 2D CHIRP Mode is turned off, the CHIRP menus are removed from the Main Menu.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select 2D CHIRP Mode.

3. Select On or Oﬀ. (Default = On)

Adjust 2D CHIRP (optional)

You can use the settings included with your control head, or you can adjust the CHIRP downbeam frequencies that will be used for the 2D Sonar Views. You will ﬁrst select the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency and then select the start and end frequencies using the 2D CHIRP Frequency Spectrum. The 2D CHIRP Display Frequency options are determined by the connected CHIRP transducer.

NOTE: The instructions in this section adjust the down beams only. To adjust the frequencies for Down Imaging or Side Imaging Views, see Adjust Imaging CHIRP.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select 2D CHIRP Display Frequency.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a setting.

4. Press the DOWN Cursor key to select 2D 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 adjust the Start Frequency and End Frequency for each beam.

9. Close the Submenu: Press the EXIT key.

2D CHIRP Display Frequency Options and Frequency Spectrums

The frequencies shown in this table apply to the transducer included with your control head.

Frequency

Option

Medium Frequency

Medium/High Frequency

HELIX CHIRP GPS G2

Frequency Spectrums

75 kHz - 95 kHz X 75 kHz - 95 kHz

75 kHz - 95 kHz and

175 kHz - 225 kHz

HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2

Frequency Spectrums

HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2

Frequency Spectrums

75 kHz - 95 kHz and

175 kHz - 225 kHz

Select Medium Frequency to provide deep water returns.

Select Medium/High Frequency to provide deep water returns.

High Frequency 175 kHz - 225 kHz 185 kHz - 225 kHz 175 kHz - 225 kHz

High Frequency (455 kHz)

NOTE: Accessory transducers may include additional menu options. For information about accessory transducers, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.

Set up Sonar

X 440 kHz - 490 kHz X

Select High Frequency to provide more detail at shallower depths.

Select High Frequency (455 kHz) for the most detail at shallow depths.

Adjust Imaging CHIRP (CHIRP DI and CHIRP SI models only)

You can use the settings included with your control head, or you can adjust the CHIRP frequencies that will be used for the Side Imaging and Down Imaging Views.

Turn on/off Imaging CHIRP

To use Imaging CHIRP sonar, Imaging CHIRP Mode must be turned on.

NOTE: When Imaging CHIRP Mode is turned off, the Imaging CHIRP menus are removed from the Main Menu.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Imaging CHIRP Mode.

3. Select On or Oﬀ. (Default = On)

Adjust Imaging CHIRP (optional)

You can use the settings included with your control head, or you can adjust the CHIRP frequencies that will be used for the Side Imaging and Down Imaging Views. You will ﬁrst select the Imaging CHIRP Display Frequency and then select the start and end frequencies using the Imaging CHIRP Frequency Spectrum. The CHIRP Display Frequency options are determined by the connected CHIRP transducer.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. If the transducer includes more than one Imaging frequency, select Imaging CHIRP Display Frequency.

If your control head does not include this menu, proceed to step 4.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to select a setting.

4. Press the DOWN Cursor key to select Imaging 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 adjust the start frequency and End Frequency for each beam.

9. Close the Submenu: Press the EXIT key.

Turn off Sonar

If you’re using your control head for GPS/Navigation functions only, 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.

Set up Sonar

DISPLAY A SONAR VIEW ON-SCREEN

here are a variety of views available to display sonar data. You can customize the view by showing or hiding information (see

ustomize the Sonar View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to reﬁne the information displayed on-screen (see Adjust Sonar

isplay Settings and Adjust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all traditional 2D sonar views.

Display a Sonar View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Sonar View, Sonar Zoom View, or Split Sonar View.

Sonar View

Big Digits View

Sonar Zoom View

For more information, see

Review Sonar History and Zoom In/Zoom Out.

Circular Flasher View

Split Sonar View

For more information, see

Compare Sonar Beams.

Sonar (2D)

For more information, see

Display the Circular Flasher View 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, Side Imaging, Navigation Overview, etc.) for more information.

isplay a Sonar Combo View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. To open a Sonar Combo View, select Sonar.

To open a Chart Combo View (Sonar and Chart together), select Chart.

3. Select a view to display on-screen.

Sonar > Down/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Down Imaging section.

Sonar > Side/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Side Imaging section.

Chart > Chart/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

Navigation Overview.

Sonar (2D)

UNDERSTAND THE SONAR VIEWS

s the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a proﬁle of the bottom contour. The

onar 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 (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 (Fish ID+), change the SwitchFire mode, adjust sensitivity, and more.

2D Sonar View: Sonar Colors Palette 1

strong

strong returns

(possibly rocks, tree limbs,

or other structure)

Sonar History — Historical returns scroll left across the view.

weak returns

(possibly vegetation

or small fish)

strong returns

(possibly compacted

sediment or rocks)

Color Bar

weak

medium returns

Sonar (2D)

CUSTOMIZE THE SONAR VIEW

ou can customize the sonar views by showing or hiding information, such as the temperature graph, depth lines, color bar, and RTS

indow. You can also change the color palette.

Customizing the Sonar View

temperature

graph

depth lines

temperature

(digital readout

overlay)

(digital readout

speed

overlay)

depth

overlay)

RTS Window

(A-Scope)

color

bar

Sonar (2D)

Show/Hide the Frequency Label

he Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

. Select Frequency Label.

3. Select On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

2D Sonar View Displaying CHIRP Data

selected

display

frequency

selected

frequency

spectrum

Sonar (2D)

Customize the RTS Window

he RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. It updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and

T shows only the returns from the bottom, structure, and ﬁsh that are within the transducer beam. When you use the cursor to review sonar history, the sonar history will freeze, but the RTS Window will continue to display sonar returns in real time. See Review Sonar History and Zoom In/Zoom Out.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select RTS Window.

3. Select the type of RTS Window to display.

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)

Oﬀ The RTS Window is hidden.

Sonar returns are displayed in color. The size of the displayed lines correspond with the intensity of the sonar returns from the transducer beam(s).

Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View

The settings in this section are shared with the Down Imaging View, so turning them on or oﬀ will change what is shown on 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 a menu and change it to On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

Depth Lines

Color Bar

The depth lines show incremental marks between the upper and lower depth range. See Adjust Sonar Display Settings for details.

The Color Bar shows the palette selected on the Sonar View (see Change the View Colors) from weak to strong returns.

Temperature Graph

NOTE: Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay, or they can be displayed in data boxes (see Views: Display Digital Readouts).

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 to enable this feature.

Sonar (2D)

Change the View Colors

The Sonar Colors menu changes the colors used to display sonar returns on the view.

Sonar View with Customized Sonar Colors

color bar with sonar colors set to palette 4

Strong

Change the Sonar Colors Palette

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Sonar Colors.

3. Select a palette.

NOTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View.

Weak

RTS Window

Sonar (2D)

Adjusting the Contrast

The high Contrast

setting uses the

top portion of

palette.

color bar

Select a Range of the Palette (Contrast)

Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Sonar Colors palette to display sonar returns. To see the current palette, display the Color Bar on the Sonar View.

NOTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View.

When Contrast is set to 20 (default), the entire Sonar Colors palette (represented by the Color Bar) is used to display weak and strong sonar returns. As you increase the Contrast, the top range of the Color Bar is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong). As you decrease the Contrast, the bottom range of the Color Bar is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong).

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Contrast.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the selection higher or lower on the color bar.

Sonar (2D)

ADJUST SONAR DISPLAY SETTINGS

se the instructions in this section to adjust how the sonar returns are shown on the Sonar View, so you can tune into what you want

o see in the display. The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default display settings for the Sonar View, or you

an customize it with your preferences.

Filter Surface Clutter

Use Surface Clutter to reduce the noise that may appear at the top of the view caused by algae and aeration. The lower the setting, the less surface clutter will be displayed. A higher setting allows more surface clutter to be displayed.

OTE: You can also adjust the Noise Filter (see Set up Sonar: Adjust the Noise Filter).

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Surface Clutter.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

Change the 2D 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 2D SwitchFire.

3. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode.

2D SwitchFire: Clear Mode 2D SwitchFire: Max Mode

Choose Clear Mode to see less clutter and more fish size accuracy on the display. When Clear Mode is selected, the clutter is filtered, and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details about the objects within the transducer beam, regardless of their location. In other words, a large arch on the display means a large fish has been detected.

Choose Max Mode to see only raw sonar returns on the display. When Max Mode is selected, you will see the maximum sonar information available within the transducer beam, so more fish arches and better jig tracking are shown.

Sonar (2D)

Turn on/off Fish ID+ Settings

ish ID+ uses advanced signal processing to interpret sonar returns and will display a ﬁsh symbol on the Sonar View when very

F selective requirements are met. Also, if Fish ID+ is turned on, you can adjust the sensitivity used for detection and receive alerts with the Fish ID Alarm turned on.

Fish ID+ Turned On

depth

Fish ID+ symbol (200 kHz beam)

Turn on/off Fish ID+

When Fish ID+ is turned on, ﬁsh symbols will be shown on the Sonar View. The color of the ﬁsh symbols indicates the sonar beam location, 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 Symbols will display in the Sonar View when a ﬁsh is detected.

Oﬀ

Orange Fish Symbols = targets detected in the 200 kHz narrow beam.

Green Fish Symbols = targets detected in the 83 kHz wide beam (HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2, HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2) or 455 kHz beam (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2).

Raw sonar returns are shown on the Sonar View. If a ﬁsh is detected, the returns appear as arches on the display to indicate potential targets.

Sonar (2D)

djust the Fish ID Sensitivity

Use Fish ID Sensitivity to adjust the threshold used for detecting a ﬁsh with Fish ID+. To display only larger species of ﬁsh as ﬁsh symbols, select a low setting. To see smaller ﬁsh species or baitﬁsh, select a high setting. Fish ID+ must be turned on to enable this menu.

1. Turn on Fish ID+.

2. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

3. Select Fish ID Sensitivity.

4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

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 Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Alarms tab.

3. Select Fish ID Alarm.

4. Select one of the following icons:

Oﬀ

All

Large/Medium

Large

Sonar (2D)

Set the Bottom View Display

ottom View selects the method used to represent bottom and structure on the display. Bottom View is also aﬀected by the palette

B selected in Sonar Colors (see Customize the Sonar View: Change the View Colors).

Bottom View set to WhiteLine

color bar with sonar colors set to palette 1

white shows strongest returns

Change the Bottom View Setting

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Bottom View.

3. Select one of the following modes:

Structure ID

WhiteLine

Structure ID will display the strongest return as speciﬁed by the palette selected in the Sonar Colors menu.

WhiteLine highlights the strongest sonar returns in white. This has the beneﬁt of clearly deﬁning the bottom on the display.

RTS Windowwhite shows strongest returns

Sonar (2D)

ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (SO

he X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. You can also control how fast the sonar

istory scrolls across the screen. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you

djust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.

Adjusting Settings from the Sonar X-Press Menu (HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2)

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surface

clutter

upper range

RTS Window

lower range

chart speed

Sonar (2D)

Adjust the Sensitivity

ensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. To eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in

S murky or muddy water, decrease the sensitivity. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the X-Press Menu

Use the following instructions to adjust the sensitivity.

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Sensitivity.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the ZOOM Keys

If your control head includes +/-ZOOM keys, you can use them to adjust the sensitivity.

1. With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the +ZOOM key or −ZOOM key.

Adjusting the Sensitivity using the +/−ZOOM Keys

Decrease SensitivityIncrease Sensitivity

Sonar (2D)

djust Beam Sensitivity

Your control head model may allow you to adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies. The available frequencies are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer. Use the following instructions to adjust a single beam.

1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select 83 kHz Sensitivity or 455 kHz Sensitivity.

CHIRP Models: Select Medium Sensitivity Oﬀset or High (455 kHz) Sensitivity Oﬀset (HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 only).

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

For example, in the illustration shown below, the sensitivity of the 83 kHz beam in the Split Sonar View can be adjusted without aﬀecting the sensitivity of the 200 kHz sonar returns. For more information about this view, see Compare Sonar Beams.

Increasing the Sensitivity of the 83 kHz Beam (83 kHz/200 kHz)

83 kHZ

lower range

200 kHZ

upper range

lower rangefrequency frequency

Select a Range of the Palette (Contrast)

Contrast allows you to choose a range of the Sonar Colors palette to display sonar returns. To see the current palette, display the Color Bar on the Sonar View. For details, see Customize the Sonar View: Change the View Colors and Show/Hide Data on the Sonar View.

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Contrast.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the selection higher or lower on the color bar.

Sonar (2D)

Set the Upper/Lower Range

pper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested

U in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, set the Upper Range to 20 and the Lower Range to 50. The view will not display sonar returns outside of the set ranges, and greater detail for the selected range will be displayed.

1. Sonar X-Press Menu (Advanced User Mode): With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Upper Range. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

3. Select Lower Range. Select Auto or set a speciﬁc depth (manual).

Auto: 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. A faster speed is preferred by most anglers, and the sonar history moves quickly across the view. 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 CHIRP SI GPS G2 only)

If you have a HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2, you can use Jigging Mode to reﬁne the sonar returns shown in the Sonar View. This setting is inﬂuenced by the whether 2D CHIRP Mode is turned on or oﬀ. See Set up Sonar for more information.

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Jigging Mode.

3. Select On or Oﬀ.

Turn on Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Medium or Medium/High Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you've selected 83 kHz or 83/200

Oﬀ

kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned oﬀ). When Jigging Mode is turned on, the sonar returns are reﬁned on the view, and the chart speed slows down to show more detail.

Turn oﬀ Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Low Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you've selected 200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned oﬀ). Turn oﬀ Jigging Mode to display the sonar history at the selected chart speed and see coarser returns on the display.

Sonar (2D)

Change the Sonar Colors Palette

he Sonar X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you ﬁsh. See Customize the Sonar View: Change the

T 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.

OTE: To display or hide the Color Bar, see Customize the Sonar View.

Switch Frequencies

If the transducer includes more than one downbeam frequency, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the 2D Sonar View. For more information see Sonar Overview and Set up Sonar.

1. With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the CHECK/INFO key.

Using the CHECK key to Switch Frequencies

frequency

label

Sonar (2D)

Switch Frequencies

COMPARE SONAR BEAMS (SPLIT SONAR VIEW)

Split Sonar View displays sonar returns from each down beam frequency on separate sides of the view. You can use this view to make side by side comparisons between the sonar returns from both beams. The beams are determined by your Humminbird model and the installed transducer.

Frequencies: HELIX SONAR G2, HELIX CHIRP GPS G2 models, and HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 models allow you to compare the 83 KHz and 200 kHz beams in this view. If you have a HELIX DI G2 or HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 model, 455 kHz and 200 kHz will be displayed side by side in this view. When 2D CHIRP Mode is turned on, you can also compare beams.

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 hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Split Sonar View.

Reviewing Beams Separately in Split Sonar View (83 kHz/200 kHz)

83 kHZ

lower range

200 kHZ

upper range

lower rangefrequency frequency

Sonar (2D)

REVIEW SONAR HISTORY

ress any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the

ursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view. The RTS Window continues to update

t 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.

Reviewing the Depth of the Cursor Position

cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position

cursor digital

readouts

cursor

RTS Window

Move the Cursor

Sonar (2D)

ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT

se the Sonar Zoom View to see a magniﬁed view of the bottom and structure. For example, if there are ﬁsh close to the bottom

r near structure (tree, vegetation, etc.), Sonar Zoom View makes it easier to see the separate sonar returns that might be displayed

lose together.

Display the Sonar Zoom View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Sonar Zoom View.

Zoom In/Zoom Out using the ZOOM Keys

If your control head includes +/− ZOOM keys, use the instructions in this section to use the ZOOM feature.

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. Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key.

Zoom Out: Press the -Zoom key.

4. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Sonar (2D)

Magnifying Sonar Returns in Sonar Zoom View (Bottom Lock Off)

zoom level upper range, zoom view upper range, full range view

zoomed

view

full range

zoom preview range

lower range, zoom view lower range, full range view

ZOOM Out ZOOM InZOOM In

Move the Cursor

Sonar (2D)

Zoom In/Zoom Out using the X-Press Menu

f your control head does not include ZOOM keys, you will use the Zoom Level menu to use the ZOOM feature.

Magnify Bottom Structure (Zoom In/Out)

1. Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.

2. Press the MENU key once.

3. Select Zoom Level.

4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

Magnify the Cursor Position (Zoom In/Out)

1. Display the Sonar Zoom View on-screen.

2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

3. Press the MENU key once.

4. Select Zoom Level.

5. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

6. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Sonar (2D)

Adjust Sonar Zoom View Display Settings

Turn on/off Bottom Lock

Use Bottom Lock and Bottom Range to focus on the bottom and control how much of the water column is shown in Sonar Zoom View. Bottom Lock continuously graphs the bottom at a constant point on the display regardless of changes in depth. This “ﬂattens” out the bottom contour but is eﬀective at showing ﬁsh on or near the bottom.

1. Sonar X-Press Menu: With a Sonar Zoom View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Bottom Lock. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to select On.

3. Press the UP Cursor key. Select Bottom Range.

4. Press the RIGHT or Left Cursor keys 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 setting.

Change the Width of the Zoomed View

Use the instructions in this section to change the width of the zoomed view in Sonar Zoom View.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Zoom Width.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

Setting the Bottom Range and Zoom Width (Bottom Lock On)

zoomed

view

full range

zoom preview, bottom range

Sonar (2D)

zoom width (wide)

NAVIGATION IN SONAR VIEWS

o mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS Fix from a connected or internal GPS receiver. See

etting Started for more information.

Mark a Waypoint

You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position. Waypoints are saved to the Waypoint Management dialog box (see Manage your Navigation Data).

Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position

1. Press the MARK key.

Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Press the MARK key twice.

Marking a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position

cursor digital

readouts

Move the Cursor

cursor

Press Twice to

Mark a Waypoint

Sonar (2D)

Navigate to a Position

Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the view. See Navigation Overview for more information about these features.

Navigate to the Cursor Position

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Press the GOTO key twice.

When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.

Navigate to a Saved Position

If you press the GOTO key, you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes.

1. Press the GOTO key.

2. Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

3. Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route.

4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.

Cancel Navigation

1. Press the MENU key once.

2. Select Cancel Navigation. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Sonar (2D)

cursor digital

readouts

Starting Navigation to the Cursor Position

cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position

cursor

Move the Cursor

Press Twice to

Start Navigation

Sonar (2D)

DISPLAY THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW ON-SCREEN

ircular Flasher View provides two ways to view sonar data in traditional ﬂasher format. The view is controlled by the Ice Fishing Mode

enu in the Sonar tab.

Display the Circular Flasher View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Circular Flasher View.

Circular Flasher View with

Ice Fishing Mode Turned On

Turn on Ice Fishing Mode

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Ice Fishing Mode.

3. Select On.

Oﬀ

When Ice Fishing Mode is on, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS) returns in traditional ﬂasher format with additional features, including Depth Cursor and Zoom.

When Ice Fishing Mode is oﬀ, the Circular Flasher View displays Real Time Sonar (RTS) returns in traditional ﬂasher format.

Select the Digital Depth Source (HELIX DI G2, HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 only)

If you connect an ice transducer to the HELIX DI G2 or HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2 control head, set the Digital Depth Source to 2D Element. See Set up Sonar for details.

1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Digital Depth Source.

3. Select 2D Element.

Circular Flasher

UNDERSTAND THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW

ou can use the Circular Flasher View with Ice Fishing Mode turned on or oﬀ. When Ice Fishing Mode is turned on, the view is

aximized with information you need for ice ﬁshing, including the depth, connected battery power percentage, and related menu

ettings.

Like a traditional sonar view, the Circular Flasher 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 (see Adjust Settings While you Fish: Change the Sonar Colors Palette).

Circular Flasher View with Ice Fishing Mode Turned On

zoom level

percentage

of power for

connected

battery

sensitivity

depth

NOTE: To change the beam frequency or adjust the noise filter, see Set up Sonar.

Circular Flasher

ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (SO

he X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. The menus allow you to see more or less

f the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.

Adjusting Settings from the X-Press Menu (HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2)

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Adjust the Sensitivity

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. To eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water, decrease the sensitivity. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the X-Press Menu

Use the following instructions to adjust the sensitivity.

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Sensitivity.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Circular Flasher

Select a Range of the Palette (Contrast)

ontrast allows you to choose a range of the Color Palette to display sonar returns. You can see a preview of the palette in the Color

C Palette menu. For details, see Change the Sonar Colors Palette.

When Contrast is set to 20 (default), the entire palette is used to display weak and strong sonar returns. As you increase the Contrast, the right range of the palette is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong). As you decrease the Contrast, the left range of the palette is used to display all sonar returns (whether weak or strong).

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Contrast.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the selection left or right on the palette.

Adjusting the Contrast

The low Contrast setting uses the left portion of the palette.

Set the Upper/Lower Range

Upper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested in the area between 20 and 50 feet deep, set the Upper Range to 20 and the Lower Range to 50. The view will not display sonar returns outside of the set ranges, and greater detail for the selected range will be displayed.

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Upper Range. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

3. Select Lower Range. Select Auto or set a speciﬁc depth (manual).

Auto: 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.

Circular Flasher

Change the Sonar Colors Palette

he X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you ﬁsh. If Ice Fishing Mode is on, additional palettes are

T available (F1, F2, F3). The Color Palette menu shows a preview of the palette, and the weak to strong sonar return range is displayed from left to right.

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. If Ice Fishing Mode is on, select Color Palette.

If Ice Fishing Mode is oﬀ, select Sonar Colors.

3. Select a palette.

Changing the Color Palette

palette preview (weak to strong)

Turn on/off Jigging Mode (HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 only)

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Jigging Mode.

3. Select On or Oﬀ.

Circular Flasher

Turn on Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Medium or Medium/High Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you've selected 83 kHz or 83/200

kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned oﬀ). When Jigging Mode is

urned on, the sonar returns are reﬁned on the view, and the chart speed slows down to show

t more detail.

Turn oﬀ Jigging Mode if you’ve selected Low Frequency in the 2D CHIRP Display Frequency

Oﬀ

menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned on), or if you've selected 200 kHz in the 2D Display Frequency menu (with 2D CHIRP Mode turned oﬀ). Turn oﬀ Jigging Mode to display the sonar history at the selected chart speed and see coarser returns on the display.

Switch Frequencies

If the transducer includes more than one downbeam frequency, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the Circular Flasher View. For more information see Set up Sonar.

1. Press the CHECK/INFO key.

Using the CHECK key to Switch Frequencies

Switch Frequencies

frequency label

Circular Flasher

MOVE THE DEPTH CURSOR

Use the Depth Cursor to identify a depth on the Circular Flasher View.

OTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature (see Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen).

1. Activate: Press the DOWN Cursor key, and the purple cursor line will display on the dial.

2. Adjust the Cursor: Press the UP or DOWN Cursor keys.

3. EXIT: Press the EXIT key.

Circular Flasher View with Depth Cursor Displayed

depth cursor setting

Move the Cursor

depth cursor (purple line)

Circular Flasher

ZOOM IN/OUT IN CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW

The Zoom feature displays a 2x magniﬁed view of the area you choose on the Circular Flasher View.

OTE: Ice Fishing Mode must be turned on to enable this feature (see Display the Circular Flasher View On-Screen).

ZOOM In/Out using the ZOOM Keys

1. Activate: Press the +ZOOM key.

2. Adjust the Zoom Range: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the white zoom lines on the ﬂasher dial.

3. Close Zoom: Press -ZOOM key.

ZOOM In/Out using the Circular Flasher X-Press Menu

If your control head model does not include ZOOM keys, you will use the Zoom Level menu.

1. Circular Flasher X-Press Menu: With the Circular Flasher View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Zoom Level.

3. Select 2X.

4. Adjust the Zoom Range: Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to move the white zoom lines on the ﬂasher dial.

5. Close Zoom: Press the MENU key. Select Zoom Level > 1X.

Circular Flasher

Magnifying Sonar Returns in the Circular Flasher View

(reading the full depth

normal view

of the water column)

zoom line

(lower limit)

zoom line

(upper limit)

zoom view

(2X magnification)

Circular Flasher

ZOOM In

Move the Zoom Range

DISPLAY A DOWN IMAGING VIEW ON-SCREEN (DO

here are a variety of views available to display Down Imaging data. You can also customize the view by showing or hiding information

see Customize the Down Imaging View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to reﬁne the information displayed on-screen (see

(

djust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all Down Imaging views.

WNIMAGING ANDSIDEIMAGING MODELS ONLY

Display a Down Imaging View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Down Imaging View.

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.

Sonar > Down/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Sonar section.

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

Sonar > Down/Side/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Sonar and Side Imaging sections.

Chart > Chart/Down Combo View

For more information, see

Navigation Overview.

Down Imaging Sonar

UNDERSTAND THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW

he images you see on the Down Imaging display are produced using sonar technology. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data

epresenting all the echoes received by the transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see. Like traditional

D Sonar, the sonar history scrolls left across the screen.

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

Down Imaging View

white streaks/clouds

dark shades

light shades

light shadesshadow

Sonar History — Historical returns scroll left across the view.

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.

Down Imaging Sonar

CUSTOMIZE THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW

ou can customize the Down Imaging views by showing or hiding information, such as depth lines, temperature graph, and digital

eadouts. You can also change the color palette.

Customizing the Down Imaging View

temperature graph

digital

readouts set

to boxes

depth lines

NOTE: Digital readouts can be displayed as an overlay, or they can be displayed in data boxes (see Views: Display Digital Readouts).

Show/Hide Depth Lines

The depth lines show incremental marks between the upper and lower depth range. See Adjust Settings While you Fish for details. The Depth Lines menu is shared with the Sonar View, so turning 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 to enable this feature. The Temperature Graph menu is shared with the Sonar View, so turning it on or oﬀ will aﬀect the Sonar Views and the Down Imaging Views.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Temperature Graph.

3. Select On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

Down Imaging Sonar

Change the View Colors

The DI Colors menu changes the palette used to display sonar returns on the view.

Down Imaging View with Palette 10 Selected (DI Colors)

Change the Down Imaging Colors Palette

1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select DI Colors.

3. Select a palette.

Down Imaging Sonar

Show/Hide the Frequency Label

he Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

. Select Frequency Label.

3. Select On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

Down Imaging View with the Frequency Label Turned On

selected display

frequency

Down Imaging Sonar

ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (DO

he X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. You can also control how fast the sonar

istory scrolls across the screen. The menus allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you

djust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.

Adjusting Settings from the Down Imaging X-Press Menu

WNIMAGING

X-PR

ESSMENU

upper range

)

chart speed

lower range

Down Imaging Sonar

Adjust Sensitivity

ensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. You can adjust sensitivity from the X-Press Menu or the DI Enhance menu

S (see Enhance the Down Imaging View). The sensitivity can also be adjusted using the +/− ZOOM keys.

Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the X-Press Menu

1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Down Sensitivity.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the ZOOM Keys

If your control head includes +/-ZOOM keys, you can use them to adjust the sensitivity.

1. With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the +ZOOM key or −ZOOM key.

Adjusting the Sensitivity using the +/−ZOOM Keys

Decrease SensitivityIncrease Sensitivity

Down Imaging Sonar

Enhance the Down Imaging View

he DI Enhance menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, and sharpness on the Down Imaging View. As you adjust each

T setting, the changes are displayed immediately on the view.

Enhancing the Down Imaging View

Enhance the Down Imaging View

1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select DI Enhance. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

3. Use the Cursor Control key to select each menu and adjust the setting.

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. When

Sensitivity

Contrast

Sharpness Turn on sharpness and select a ﬁlter level to sharpen the edges of the Down Imaging data.

operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. This menu can also be adjusted from the Down Imaging X-Press Menu (DI Sensitivity).

Adjust the Contrast setting to accent the light and dark parts of the Down Imaging data to provide greater deﬁnition. To intensify the strong returns, increase the contrast. To intensify the weak returns, decrease the contrast.

Down Imaging Sonar

Set the Upper/Lower Range

pper Range and Lower Range control how much of the water column is displayed on the view. For example, if you are only interested

1. Down Imaging X-Press Menu (Advanced User Mode): With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select Upper Range. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

3. Select Lower Range. Select Auto or set a speciﬁc depth (manual).

Auto: 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.

OTE: 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 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.

Change the DI Colors

The Down Imaging X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you ﬁsh. See Customize the Down Imaging View: Change the View Colors for more information.

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.

Change the Imaging SwitchFire Mode

Imaging SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the Down Imaging and Side Imaging Views.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

2. Select Imaging SwitchFire.

3. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode.

Clear Mode: Clutter is ﬁltered, and sonar returns are interpreted to provide more details on-screen about the objects within the transducer beam(s).

Max Mode: The view shows the most sonar information available within the transducer beam(s).

Switch Frequencies

If the transducer includes more than one frequency for Down Imaging, use the CHECK/INFO key to quickly change the frequency used in the Down Imaging View. For more information see Sonar Overview and Set up Sonar.

1. With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the CHECK/INFO key.

Down Imaging Sonar

REVIEW DOWN IMAGING HISTORY AND ZOOM IN/OUT

n addition to adjusting the sonar settings while you ﬁsh, you can freeze the sonar history, magnify sonar returns, and review position

nformation.

Freeze the Down Imaging View

Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key, and the sonar history will freeze and the cursor will display on-screen. If you move the cursor over a sonar return, digital readouts for the cursor position are displayed on the view.

1. Press any arrow on the Cursor Control key.

2. 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 using the X-Press Menu

If your control head does not include ZOOM keys, you will use the X-Press menu to magnify a selected part of the view.

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Press the MENU key once.

3. Select DI Zoom.

4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.

5. Close: Turn oﬀ DI Zoom.

Zoom In/Zoom Out using the ZOOM Keys

If your control head includes +/−ZOOM keys, use the instructions in this section to magnify the selected part of the view.

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Zoom In: Press the +ZOOM key.

Zoom Out: Press the −ZOOM key.

3. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Down Imaging Sonar

cursor

digital

readouts

zoom box

can be

moved with

the Cursor

Control key

Zooming into the Down Imaging History

cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position

zoom level

Move the Cursor

ZOOM In ZOOM Out

Down Imaging Sonar

NAVIGATION IN DOWN IMAGING VIEWS

o mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS Fix from a connected or internal GPS receiver. See

etting Started for more information.

Mark a Waypoint

You can mark a waypoint at the boat position or the cursor position. Waypoints are saved to the Waypoint Management dialog box (see Manage your Navigation Data).

Mark a Waypoint at the Boat Position

1. Press the MARK key.

Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Press the MARK key twice.

Marking a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

cursor depth depth below cursor distance to cursor position bearing to cursor position

cursor digital

readouts

cursor

Down Imaging Sonar

Move the Cursor

Press Twice to

Mark a Waypoint

Navigate to a Position

Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the view. See Navigation Overview for more information about these features.

Navigate to the Cursor Position

1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.

2. Press the GOTO key twice.

When you press the GOTO key, a waypoint will be marked at the cursor position.

Navigate to a Saved Position

If you press the GOTO key, you can choose to start navigation from a list of saved waypoints and routes.

1. Press the GOTO key.

2. Select Nav Data. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

3. Use the Cursor Control key to select a saved waypoint or route.

4. Press the RIGHT Cursor key to start navigation.

Cancel Navigation

1. Press the MENU key once.

2. Select Cancel Navigation. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

Down Imaging Sonar

DISPLAY A SIDE IMAGING VIEW ON-SCREEN ( HELIX CHIRP SI GPS G2 O

here are a variety of views available to display Side Imaging data. You can also customize the view by showing or hiding information

see Customize the Side Imaging View), and you can adjust the sonar settings to maximize the information displayed on-screen

(

see Adjust Settings While you Fish). The changes you make are applied to all Side Imaging views.

(

NLY

Display a Side Imaging View

1. Press and hold the VIEW key.

2. Select Sonar > Side Imaging View.

Side Imaging 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.

Sonar > Side/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Sonar section.

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

Sonar > Down/Side/Sonar Combo View

For more information, see

the Sonar and Down Imaging sections.

Chart > Chart/Side Combo View

For more information, see

Navigation Overview.

Side Imaging Sonar

UNDERSTAND THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW

ide Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and ﬁsh. The side beam coverage is very thin from front to back,

et very wide from top to bottom. The bottom composition determines the intensity of the sonar return, and upward slopes that face

he transducer reﬂect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer.

Side Imaging View

Side Imaging sonar returns are first displayed at the top of the screen, and historical data scrolls down the display as new information is received.

boat icon

water column

light shades

dark shades

shadowswhite streaksdark shades

Use the light and dark parts of the display to interpret the objects on the view as follows:

Shadows: The longer the shadow, the taller the object. Fish also cast shadows, and their distance 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 View.

White Streaks or Clouds may represent ﬁsh on the display.

Dark Shades represent soft returns (possibly sand or mud) or descending terrain.

Side Imaging Sonar

nterpreting the Side Imaging View

To visualize how Side Imaging works, the Side Imaging View illustration can be folded down the middle and then folded again at the lowest point of the water column. The raised area reveals the water column with its relative depth of the water under the boat. In the Side Imaging View, variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the boat passes over.

For Best Side Imaging Performance

• Boat Speed: trolling

• Straight line navigation

• Minimum turning time and wave turbulence

Also, see humminbird.com for tutorials and Side Imaging videos.

Side Imaging Sonar

CUSTOMIZE THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW

he settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the view, or you can customize it with your preferences.

Showing Digital Readouts and SI Range Lines

range numbers

digital readouts

set to boxes

range lines

Show/Hide SI Range Lines

SI Range Lines divide each side beam range into equal sections on the Side Imaging View. Use the range lines to estimate the location of objects. You can show or hide range lines on the view.

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 On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

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. For details, 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).

Side Imaging Sonar

Change the View Colors

The SI Colors menu changes the colors used to display sonar returns on the view.

1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select SI Colors.

3. Select a palette.

Side Imaging View with Palette 1 Displayed

Side Imaging Sonar

Show/Hide the Frequency Label

he Frequency Label displays the currently selected frequencies. See Set up Sonar.

1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Sonar tab.

. Select Frequency Label.

3. Select On (show) or Oﬀ (hide).

Side Imaging View with the Frequency Label Turned On

selected display

frequency

Side Imaging Sonar

ADJUST SETTINGS WHILE YOU FISH (SI

he X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. You can also control how fast the sonar

istory scrolls down the screen. The menu options allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams

s you adjust each setting. Also, you can use key shortcuts on the view.

DEIMAGING

X-PR

ESSMENU

Adjust Sensitivity

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. You can adjust sensitivity from the X-Press Menu or the Enhance menu (see Enhance the Side Imaging View). The sensitivity can also be adjusted using the +/− ZOOM keys.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the X-Press Menu

1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select SI Sensitivity.

3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to increase or decrease the sensitivity.

Adjust the Sensitivity using the ZOOM Keys

If your control head includes +/−ZOOM keys, you can use them to adjust the sensitivity.

)

1. With a Sonar View displayed on-screen, press the +ZOOM key or −ZOOM key.

Side Imaging Sonar

Adjusting the Sensitivity using the +/−ZOOM Keys

Decrease SensitivityIncrease Sensitivity

Side Imaging Sonar

Enhance the Side Imaging View

he SI Enhance menu allows you to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, and sharpness on the Side Imaging View. As you adjust each

T setting, the changes are displayed immediately on the view, so you can ﬁne tune the display. You can also turn on/oﬀ the Contour Mode from this menu so the water column is displayed or hidden on the view.

Enhancing the Side Imaging View

Enhance the Side Imaging View

1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select SI Enhance. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

3. Use the Cursor Control key to select each menu and adjust the setting.

Side Imaging Sonar

Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the view. Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. When

Sensitivity

operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns

hat may be of interest. This menu can also be adjusted from the Side Imaging X-Press Menu

t (SI Sensitivity).

Adjust the Contrast setting to accent the light and dark parts of the Side Imaging data to

Contrast

provide greater deﬁnition. To intensify the strong returns, increase the contrast. To intensify the weak returns, decrease the contrast.

Sharpness Turn on sharpness and select a ﬁlter level to sharpen the edges of the Side Imaging data.

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.

Contour Mode

When Contour Mode is turned on, the bottom is graphed at a constant point on the display,

regardless of changes in depth. The Side Imaging beams are divided by a vertical line. The water column is removed from the view, which allows the display to show targets at their linear horizontal distance. The location of a target may be easier to interpret when the water column is removed.

Contour Mode Off Contour Mode On

The water column is displayed on the Side Imaging View. The water column is removed from the Side Imaging View.

Side Imaging Sonar

Adjust the Side Imaging Range

I Range sets the deepest range that will be displayed on the Side Imaging views. Choose a low range number to focus on a shorter

S distance of the water column and see greater detail on the view. Choose a higher range number to see farther into the water and see an overview of details on the screen.

1. Side Imaging X-Press Menu: With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once.

2. Select SI Range.

Auto: The Range will be adjusted by the control head to follow the bottom automatically.

Manual: The control head locks onto the depth you select.

Side Imaging units default to the Side Imaging range setting if the SI Range is set deeper than the Max Depth. See Set up Sonar

for more information.

Display Beams

Use SI Side to select which Side Imaging beam will be shown on the display.

Side Imaging View with the Left Beam Displayed

left beam

label

boat icon

range lines

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 Sonar

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

USING HUMMINBIRD MANUALS ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR PC

Getting Started

HELIX CONTROL HEAD

Open an X-Press Menu

Open the Main Menu

Menu System Overview

Select a Menu

Change a Menu Setting

Tips for Using the Menu System

Change the User Mode (Normal or Advanced)

Close the Menu System

Display a View

Views

Show your Favorite Views

Display Digital Readouts

Combo Views

Sonar Overview

Set up Sonar

DISPLAY A SONAR VIEW ON-SCREEN

UNDERSTAND THE SONAR VIEWS

CUSTOMIZE THE SONAR VIEW

ADJUST SONAR DISPLAY SETTINGS

COMPARE SONAR BEAMS (SPLIT SONAR VIEW)

REVIEW SONAR HISTORY

ZOOM IN/ZOOM OUT

NAVIGATION IN SONAR VIEWS

DISPLAY THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW ON-SCREEN

UNDERSTAND THE CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW

MOVE THE DEPTH CURSOR

ZOOM IN/OUT IN CIRCULAR FLASHER VIEW

UNDERSTAND THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW

CUSTOMIZE THE DOWN IMAGING VIEW

NAVIGATION IN DOWN IMAGING VIEWS

UNDERSTAND THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW

CUSTOMIZE THE SIDE IMAGING VIEW