HELIX 5 AND HELIX 7
G2 Series Operations Manual
532509-1EN_A
THANK YOU!
Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in marine electronics. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and manufacturing top quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to get the full benefit from all the features and applications of your Humminbird product.
Contact Humminbird Customer Service at humminbird.com or call 1-800-633-1468.
WARNING! This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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.
WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, recordings, etc.) that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software. It is important to back up your control head’s data files periodically. Data files should also be saved to your PC before restoring the control head defaults or updating the software. See the following sections of your Humminbird manual: Manage Screen Snapshots and Recordings and
Manage your Navigation Data: Import/Export Navigation Data.
WARNING! Disassembly and repair of this electronic unit should only be performed by authorized service personnel. Any modification of the serial number or attempt to repair the original equipment or accessories by unauthorized individuals will void the warranty.
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.
NOTE: Some features discussed in this manual require a separate purchase, and some features are only available on international models. Every effort has been made to clearly identify those features. Please read the manual carefully in order to understand the full capabilities of your model.
NOTE: The illustrations in this manual may not look the same as your product, but your unit will function in a similar way.
NOTE: To purchase accessories for your control head, visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.
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.
ROHS STATEMENT: Product designed and intended as a fixed installation or part of a system in a vessel may be considered beyond the scope of Directive 2002/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 January 2003 on the restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
ATTENTION INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS: Products sold in the U.S. are not intended for use in the international market. Humminbird international units provide international features and are designed to meet country and regional regulations. Languages, maps, time zones, units of measurement, and warranty are examples of features that are customized for Humminbird international units purchased through our authorized international distributors.
To obtain a list of authorized international distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer Service at (334) 687-6613.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warnings |
2 |
Introduction |
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Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or PC |
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Getting Started |
10 |
HELIX Control Head |
18 |
Menu System Overview |
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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
Views |
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Display a View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26 Show your Favorite Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 Display Digital Readouts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Combo Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Sonar Overview (Sonar, DI, SI, CHIRP) |
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Set up Sonar (Sonar, DI, SI, CHIRP) |
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Display a Sonar View On-Screen |
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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 |
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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
Display a Down Imaging View On-Screen |
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Understand the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78 Customize 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 |
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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 |
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Chart Overview |
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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
Navigation Overview |
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Navigation Alarms Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
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Waypoints |
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Routes |
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Tracks |
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Search |
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Manage your Navigation Data |
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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
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
AutoChart Live Overview |
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Plan Your Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178 Prepare the Control Head for Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179 Record 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 |
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Update Software |
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Maintenance |
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Troubleshooting |
197 |
Specifications |
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Contact Humminbird |
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INTRODUCTION
The instructions in this manual describe the HELIX G2 Series control head operations. Review the following table to understand the features that apply to your control head.
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HELIX GPS G2
HELIX SONAR G2
External GPS, trackplotting (separate purchase required)
HELIX DI G2
External GPS, trackplotting (separate purchase required)
HELIX CHIRP DI G2
External GPS, trackplotting (separate purchase required)
HELIX CHIRP GPS G2
HELIX CHIRP DI GPS G2
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.
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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 |
8 |
Using the Manual
search for bookmarks
key words
panel
(Ctrl + F)
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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 onetime set up, and other settings (such as checking the GPS reception) you will use each time you hit the water.
Power On
Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head.
1.Press the 
POWER key.
2.When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key.
Title Screen
Press the MENU key
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3. 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
on 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
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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 |
Quick Setup Menu |
1.Use the Cursor Control key to change the settings.
2.Close: Press the EXIT key.
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NOTE: To change the Max Depth, Water Type, and the Connected Transducer after the initial Setup, see Set up Sonar.
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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.
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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.
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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.
OR
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
The alarm will be triggered when the depth becomes equal to or less than the menu setting.
Transducer required.
Fish ID Alarm
The alarm will be triggered when a fish is detected based on the menu setting. See Adjust Sonar
Display Settings for more information.
The alarm will be triggered when the input battery voltage is equal to or less than the menu
Low Battery Alarm
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 Temp. Alarm to the temp alarm setting. Input from the built-in transducer temperature sensor or a
temperature accessory is required.
O Course Alarm
Sets how far the boat can move o course during navigation before an alarm will be triggered.
GPS required. See Navigation Overview for more information.
Arrival Alarm
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
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.
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.
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.
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Reset the Triplog
The Triplog includes the timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last reset, and average speed. Use the following instructions 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.
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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 o sets 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 o : Press the POWER key.
Power Off
Use the following instructions to power o your control head. You should save the current track before powering o , and your control head should always be turned o 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.
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HELIX CONTROL HEAD
HELIX 5 SONAR G2 and HELIX 5 DI G2
VIEW 
MENU 
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Control Head Keys
The available keys are determined by your control head model. Your control head might not include all the keys shown in this section.
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.
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 nus, and change or activate menu tings. See Menu System Overview for
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o, press any arrow on the Cursor Control key to move the cursor on the view.
move the cursor diagonally, press in tween the arrows.
MARK KEY
Press the MARK key to save a waypoint at the boat position. If the cursor is active, press the MARK key twice to save a waypoint at the cursor position. 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
Press the EXIT key to close a menu, close a dialog box, turn o 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 o , 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/o Sonar, change the view background color, and start Standby mode.
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microSD Card Slot
The microSD card slot on your control head is compatible with a microSD card (separate purchase required) to update software, 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.
TE: Do not leave the card slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.
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Removing the Card Slot Cover
Installing a microSD Card (magnified view)
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MENU SYSTEM OVERVIEW
The 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.
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1.Press the VIEW key repeatedly until the view you want is displayed on-screen.
2.Press the MENU key once.
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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
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Select a Menu
Use the Cursor Control key to select a menu in the Main Menu or X-Press Menu.
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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.
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Start 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.
Start an Action or Open a 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
Jump to the Top of the Tab
See More Menus
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Change the User Mode (Normal or Advanced)
The User Mode determines how many menus are shown in the menu system. Select Normal to see fewer menus that are used more 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.
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VIEWS
The HELIX control head has many options to display data on-screen, and the data can be displayed in a variety of ways. There are also 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
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Press and Hold to Open |
Forward: Press to go |
Back: Press to go to |
the Views X-Press Menu |
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Display 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.
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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 O .
NOTE: You can also turn on/o Sonar from the Main Menu > Setup tab > Sonar.
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Display Digital Readouts
Digital Readout data can be displayed as an overlay, or it can be displayed in data boxes on the views. You can also choose which 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
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.
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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 O (hide).
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Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Sonar View)
speed 
temperature 
depth 
Digital Readouts with Overlay Selected (Chart View)
speed 
Course Over 
Ground (COG)
Distance to Go 
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Customize 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 O .
Digital Readouts with Boxes Selected (Down/Sonar Combo View)
readout 1 
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