Humminbird Solix User Manual

SOLIX

Operations Manual

532566-3EN_A

THANK YOU!

Thank you for choosing Humminbird®, the #1 name in marine electronics. Humminbird has built its reputation by designing and

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

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marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we offer an exclusive Service Policy. For complete
details, see the separate warranty card included with your unit. We encourage you to read this operations 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 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

low speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

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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! Compass Safe Distance: The control head must be
installed at least 4 feet (1.2 meters) from the compass or other
magnetic equipment on the boat. Also, see your compass
installation guide for details.

WARNING! This device is granted for use in Mobile only
configurations in which the antennas used for this transmitter
must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least
8 inches (20 cm) from all person and not be co-located with any
other transmitters except in accordance with FCC and Industry
Canada multi-transmitter product procedures.

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 unit’s defaults or updating the
software. Review the information in this manual for details.

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 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

rder to understand the full capabilities of your model.

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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 or any additional equipment
for your control head configuration, 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 [phone].

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© 2019 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings 2

Introduction 6

Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or Computer

The SOLIX Control Head 8

SOLIX Touch Screen and Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

SD Card Slots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Power On/Off 15

Getting Started 16

The Home Screen 24

The Menu System 32

Views 38

Edit the On-Screen View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

The View Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Create a New View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Set up an Instrument View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Chart Overview 59

Map Source Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Navigation Alarms Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

Customize the Chart View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Change the Chart View Data Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Chart and Radar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Introduction to Navigation 86

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Manage your Navigation Data 110

Manage Waypoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111

Manage Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

anage Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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Manage Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119

Delete All Navigation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

Import/Export Navigation Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120

AutoChart LIVE Overview 121

Plan your Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

Prepare the Control Head for Mapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

Record your Custom Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125

Stop Recording . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126

Correct Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127

Display the AutoChart Live Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128

Adjust the Map Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .130

Customize the Bottom Hardness Display Settings . . . . . . . . .134

Customize the Vegetation Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137

Mosaic Live Overview 140

For Best Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .140

Open the Mosaic Live Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141

Customize the Mosaic Live Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .143

Autopilot Overview 147

Radar Overview 149

Radar Transmission Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .150

Adjust the Transmission Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153

Radar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154

Navigation Menu Overview 87

Navigation X-Press Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

Mark Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Go To Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Info Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

Cursor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Waypoints 93

Routes 98

Search 105

Tracks 107

Customize the Radar View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Open the Radar Preferences Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .157

Change the Radar View Data Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159

Adjust Radar Signal Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161

EBL/VRM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164

Navigation in Radar View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

AIS and MARPA 168

AIS and MARPA Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .168

AIS and MARPA Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .170

AIS Overview 172

MARPA Targets 179

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sonar Overview 184

Sonar Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .190

Sonar Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .191

2D Sonar Overview 192

Customize the 2D Sonar View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Open the 2D Sonar Preferences Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .193

Change the 2D Sonar View Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .199

Adjust 2D Sonar Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .200

Side Imaging Overview 205

Customize the Side Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Open the Side Imaging Preferences Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .207

Change the Side Imaging View Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .209

Adjust Side Imaging Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .210

Down Imaging Overview 213

Customize the Down Imaging View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

Open the Down Imaging Preferences Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .214

Change the Down Imaging View Overlays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .216

Adjust Down Imaging Display Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .217

Use Cursor and Zoom in Sonar Views (2D, SI, DI) 220

Navigation in Sonar Views (2D, SI, DI) 222

Sonar Recording 224

Images Tool 225

Installation Information 231

Set up or Change Transducer Settings (advanced settings)

Configure Humminbird Radar (Installation and Repair only) . .240

Configure the Control Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .243

Set up a NMEA 2000 Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .247

Set up your Humminbird Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .256

Change the Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .262

. . .232

Manage your Control Head 264

Update Software 266

Specifications 270

Statements and Acknowledgements 282

Contact Humminbird 288

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INTRODUCTION

he instructions in this manual describe the SOLIX control head operations. For an overview of functions, see the Quick Start Guide

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ncluded with your product.

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Build your Network: Some of the features shown in this manual require a separate purchase. Radar, Talon, AIS, Compass/Heading
Sensor, Ethernet Switch, i-Pilot Link, etc. require a separate purchase. To install each accessory, use the installation guide provided
with it, or download the guide from our Web site at humminbird.com.

Register and Update: As you build your Humminbird network, it is important to register your products and keep your software up to
date. Visit our Web site at humminbird.com to register your Humminbird products, update control head and accessory software,
and purchase additional equipment. Also, see Update Software in this manual for more information.

Introduction

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USING HUMMINBIRD MANUALS ON YOUR MOBILE DEVICE OR COMPUTER

he Humminbird manuals for your control head and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or computer. If you prefer

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o use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.

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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 > 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 Computer

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

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

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

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 keyboard. Type the word(s) into the text box.

Print: To print, confirm the page sizing is 8.5 x 11" and set to Fit. Set the page orientation to Portrait.

Using the Manual

bookmarks

panel

search for
key words

(Ctrl + F)

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Introduction

THE SOLIX CONTROL HEAD

he SOLIX control head includes CrossTouch, which allows you to use both the touch screen and keypad to make selections. Review

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his section for an overview of touch and keypad functions.

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keypad

touch screen

SD or microSD card slots

Keypad Functions

The functions for each key are described here. To apply the key functions, see each section of this manual.

Joystick

Move Functions

Move to select a view, tool, widget, or menu.

Move to activate and/or move the cursor
across the displayed view.

(Down) Press Functions

Open your selected view, tool, widget, menu,
or submenu.

Mark a route point.

Rotary Dial

Turn Functions

Turn to adjust menu settings.

Turn to adjust the sensitivity in Sonar
Views.

(Down) Press Function

Press the Rotary dial to open the Favorite
Views widget.

Turn to zoom in and out in Chart View.

Turn to adjust in Radar View.

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ey Press Function(s)

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ey Press Function(s)

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POWER key

ENTER key

EXIT key

GO TO &

Screen

Snapshot key

PANE key

Powers on the control head.

During operation, this key opens the Power X-Press Menu.

Starts a command.

Selects, or turns on, a setting.

Opens menus.

Opens the Info menu and the Cursor menu.

Closes an open menu or dialog box.

Turns off an alarm.

Exits Cursor mode.

Returns to the last displayed view from the Home screen.

Opens the Go To menu for navigation functions (see
Routes for details).

Activates the Side Bar (the side bar is highlighted in
yellow). Use the Joystick to scroll through the side bar
widgets.

Selects a pane in a multi-pane view (the selected pane
is highlighted in yellow. See Views.)

Powers off the control head.

Adjusts menu settings.

May vary with the displayed view.

Closes all open submenus and
menus.

Screen Snapshot: Saves the
on-screen view (image). See
Images Tool.

MARK &

Man Overboard

key

HOME key Displays the Home screen. See The Home Screen.

ZOOM In key

ZOOM Out key Changes the scale of the view to show a wider view. Zoom out all the way.

MENU key

Press TWICE to mark waypoints.

Changes the scale of the view to show a closer
perspective.

Opens the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and
operation mode.

Press TWICE to open the Settings tool.

Man Overboard: Starts Man
Overboard (MOB) Navigation. See

Man Overboard (MOB) and
Introduction to Navigation).

Returns to the last-used Settings
tool tab. See The Menu System.

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The SOLIX Control Head

Touch Screen Functions

The touch screen actions are also determined by the view displayed on the screen.

Using the Touch Screen

Swipe Functions

One Finger Swipe (vertical)

Browse Menus: Scroll through a menu
or list (up or down).

One Finger Swipe (horizontal)

Adjust Menu Slider: Drag the slider to
adjust the setting.

With a Chart View displayed on the
screen, drag one finger across the
screen to see more of the chart that is
displayed off-screen.

With a 2D Sonar View displayed on the
screen, drag one finger across the
screen to see more of the sonar history.

Two Finger Swipe

With a view displayed on-screen, touch the
screen with two fingers and swipe down to
return to the Home screen.

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Tap Functions

One Tap

Select (Open): Tap to select (or open) a
view, tool, widget, menu, or icon.

Activate the Cursor: Tap a position on the
view once.

Press and Hold Functions

Pinch

Zoom In: Touch the screen with two
fingers and move them apart to zoom in
on the display.

Zoom Out: Touch the screen with two
fingers and bring them closer together to
zoom out.

Two Taps

Tap the screen twice to zoom in on the
current display.

Press and Hold

Press and hold a position on the view with
one finger to open the Cursor Menu.

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The SOLIX Control Head

Basic Touch Screen and Keypad Operations

Select (Open) a Tool, Widget, or View

Touch Screen Keypad

OpenSelect

tap to open

Adjust a Menu Setting

Touch Screen Keypad

Tap

Press

OR

Press and Hold OR Slide

Turn Press and Hold

Close a Tool or Menu

Touch Screen Keypad

The SOLIX Control Head

tap to close

Select Close

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Open a View from the Views Tool

Touch Screen Keypad

DisplaySelect

tap to open

Open a View from the Favorite Views Widget

Touch Screen Keypad

Open Select

tap to open

Display

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The SOLIX Control Head

SD Card Slots

Your control head may be compatible with an SD or microSD card (separate purchase required). Use it to update software, add
detailed charts to your control head, import/export navigation data, and save sonar recordings and screen snapshots. Use the

nstructions in this section to install the card.

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AUTION! Before the control head software is updated or restored to system defaults, export your menu settings, radar settings, and navigation

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data (see Update Software).

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

oad an SD Card

Insert an SD Card

The left slot is displayed as SD Card (1) in the menu system, and the right slot is displayed as
SD Card (2).

1. Remove the SD card slot cover.

2. Position the SD card so that the label faces to the left.

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

4. Replace the slot cover so it is secure.

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

carefully from the slot.

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Insert a microSD Card

The top slot is displayed as SD Card (1) in the menu system, and the bottom slot is displayed
as SD Card (2).

1. Remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Remove the microSD card from the microSD card adapter.

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

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

5. Replace the slot cover so it is secure.

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

Insert the SD card with the label facing left

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POWER ON/OFF

Power On

1. Press the POWER key.

2. Select Start Normal Mode.

3. When the first view is displayed on the screen, the control head is ready for operation.

Use Standby Mode to Conserve Power

To conserve power while the control head is not in-use, start Standby mode from the Power X-Press Menu.

1. Open the Power X-Press Menu: Press the POWER key.

2. Select Standby.

3. Turn off Standby Mode: Press the POWER key.

Power Off

1. Tap the top, right corner of the status bar.

OR

Press the POWER key.

2. Select Power Off.

Additional Keypad Option

Press and hold the POWER key.

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Power On/Off

GETTING STARTED

he procedures in this section describe how to get started with your control head:

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• review GPS reception

• check connected accessories and sensors

• start radar transmission

• pair your Bluetooth® wireless technology enabled mobile device (phone or tablet)

• set alarms

See the control head installation guide and the quick start guide included with your SOLIX control head to configure the unit for
first time setup. Also, see Installation Information in this manual for control head configuration and network configuration details.

NOTE: When the SOLIX control head equipment and accessories are first installed, the Setup Guide provides the prompts to guide

you through configuring the unit. The Setup Guide includes important steps to configure the control head with the equipment,
including vessel dimensions, map source selection, and offset menus. See your control head installation guide to configure the
unit for the first time.

The Home Screen

Bluetooth notifications (with paired mobile phone)(from left to right): call notifications,
text notifications, phone battery power percentage, and phone carrier signal strength.

status bar

side

bar

customizable Home screen

wallpaper (background)

tools

view additional tools

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Review GPS Reception

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se the GPS tool to check the GPS reception. The GPS tool provides two ways to view the satellites communicating with the GPS

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eceiver. Yellow indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. Teal indicates that the satellite is being

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monitored but not used. The following data is also displayed:

• Position (latitude and longitude)

• 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. A 3D or Enhanced Fix is required for navigation.

• 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.

Open the GPS Tool

If there is more than one control head installed on the network, select the control head that is connected directly to the GPS receiver.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the GPS tool.

Review Satellites and Signal Strength

1. Under GPS (1), select Satellites.

2. Under GPS (1), select Signal Strength.

satellites

communicating

to GPS (1)

GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart

selected GPS source GPS status iconfix type

status bar

used
satellite
(yellow)

monitored
satellite
(teal)

GPS (1) Satellites shows a sky chart and numerical data from the selected GPS receiver

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digital
readouts

Getting Started

Signal Strength (bar graph)

satellites

signal strength

GPS (1)

selected GPS source

fix type

GPS status icon

status bar

boat position
(latitude/
longitude)

monitored
satellite
(teal) and
strength
level

used satellite
(yellow) and
strength
level

digital
readouts

Signal Strength (GPS 1/GPS 2): displays vertical bar graphs indicating the satellite

signal strengths with the respecting CNO (Carrier-to-Noise) value (0 to 60).

GPS (1) and GPS (2) Sources

You can also manually change which GPS receiver is the selected source for GPS (1) or GPS (2). To change the GPS sources, see
Set up your Humminbird Network.

GPS (1) provides position data, Speed over Ground (SOG), Course over Ground (COG), waypoints, routes, tracks, and navigation

calculations to the control head.

GPS (2) provides position data that is displayed in the GPS (2) data box.

Getting Started

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Check Sensor Reception and Connections

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f you’ve connected other separate-purchase equipment to the control head network, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, Radar,

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-Pilot Link, 360 Imaging, and more, use these instructions to confirm the equipment is detected and communicating with the

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control head.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Review the top, right corner of the status bar.

Detected and Active: If a sensor is active and transmitting/receiving, it will be white. See the table below.

Connected but not Detected or Active: If a sensor is not detected on the network, or not transmitting/receiving, it

will be completely gray.

Connected but not Transmitting/Receiving: If a sensor is detected, but is not transmitting/receiving, the icon will be
partially gray. In this illustration, the GPS receiver is detected, but it doesn’t have a GPS fix. This feature will vary with
the type of icon represented.

Active Status Icon Sensor Icon Description

AIS AIS is on and receiving targets.

Wireless Remote The Bluetooth wireless remote is connected.

Compass

GPS The GPS receiver is detected and a GPS fix has been obtained.

i-Pilot Link i-Pilot Link is connected, enabled, and actively navigating.

Bluetooth Talon

Radar The selected radar source is detected and transmitting.

2D Sonar The selected 2D sonar source is detected and pinging.

360 Imaging Sonar The 360 Imaging transducer is pinging data.

The selected compass/heading sensor is on and heading data is being
received.

The Talon is connected and stowed. Download the Bluetooth Talon
Accessory Manual from our Web site at humminbird.com for
additional Talon status icons.

3. If the sensors are active, your system is ready for use on the water.

For additional system status, select Home > Settings > Network > System Info.

If you have connected an accessory to the control head, and the icon is not displaying in the system status bar, check the

installation of the accessory and the cable connection to the control head.

To change the NMEA 2000 network or multi-control head network sources, see Set up a NMEA 2000 Network and Set up

your Humminbird Network.

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Getting Started

Start Radar Transmission

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3

or more information about Humminbird CHIRP Radar and Humminbird Radar, see Radar Overview.

F

WARNING! The radar should be configured by a qualified radar technician after installation or equipment repair. See Installation
Information: Configure Humminbird Radar.

. Confirm the radar power source is turned on (breaker or switch).

1

2. Press the POWER key.

3. Humminbird CHIRP Radar: Select Radar > Standby. Press the POWER key again, and select Radar > Transmit.

Humminbird Radar: Select Radar Transmit. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Pair a Bluetooth supported Mobile Device with the Control Head

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4

Use the following instructions to pair a mobile device (phone or tablet) to the control head using Bluetooth wireless technology.

NOTE: If you have a Bluetooth Talon or the Bluetooth Wireless Remote (separate purchases required), see the accessory

operations manual for each product for pairing instructions. Operations manuals can be downloaded from our Web site at
humminbird.com.

NOTE: WiFi or cellular data must be enabled on your device.

(connected Radar source required)

Enable Bluetooth on your Device

1. Open the Settings menu on your device.

2. Select Bluetooth.

3. Select On.

Pair the Phone with the Control Head

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Bluetooth tool.

3. Select Connect Phone.

4. Under Device List, select your phone name.

It may take a moment for your phone name to appear in the menu.

5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the pairing process.

6. Check your phone. When prompted, tap Pair on your phone.

7. In your phone Settings menu, turn on Show Notifications.

8. Turn Connection On/Off: Under Phone, select your phone name and tap the on/off button.

Forget Device: To remove the paired device, select Forget Device.

Getting Started

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Bluetooth

settings

Pairing a Mobile Phone to the SOLIX

Turn paired phone
connection
on/off.

device list

The status bar
indicates the
SOLIX is actively
searching for
Bluetooth
devices.

Change the Phone Bluetooth Notification Settings

Use the following instructions to select an alert format on the control head or turn off alerts.

1. Under the Phone Bluetooth menu, select Settings.

NOTE: In your phone Settings menu, confirm that Bluetooth is turned on and Show Notifications is turned on.

2. Select Text Message Alerts or Phone Call Alerts.

Tap to select an alert format. To turn off notifications, select off.

3. Turn Sounds On/Off: Select Sounds. Select on or off.

Review Phone Bluetooth Notifications

View phone notifications on the Home screen.

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Getting Started

Set Alarms

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5

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

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1. Press the HOME key. Select Alarms.

2. Under Settings, select Alarms.

If the control head is connected to the Humminbird network, select Local Alarms (control head only) or Networked Alarms

(alarms shared across control heads). See Set up your Humminbird Network for more information.

3. Select an alarm category.

4. Select an alarm name.

5. On/Off: Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn on the alarm.

6. Adjust the alarm threshold.

Touch Screen: Press and hold the slider, or drag the slider.

Keypad: Press and hold the ENTER key, or turn the Rotary dial.

7. Repeat steps 3 through 6 for each alarm you want to set.

Setting an Alarm

selected category home close

status bar

menu
options

NOTE: See The Menu System: Tips for Using the Status Bar for more details.

Getting Started

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he available alarms are determined by the connected equipment, so your control head may provide more or less options than the

T

nformation shown here.

i

ystem

S

Vessel

Navigation See Chart Overview: Navigation Alarms Overview for details.

Sonar See Sonar Overview: Sonar Alarms for details.

Radar See Radar Overview: Radar Alarms for details.

Temperature

Engine

oltage, Lost Heading (compass/heading sensor required), etc.

V

rift Limit, SOG (Speed over Ground), STW (Speed through Water), etc. Also, see Views:

D
Understand the Data Box Digital Readouts for more information.

Temp (High) or Temp (Low). To change the Temperature sources, see Installation Information:
Set up your Humminbird Network.

Low Fuel, Engine Temp, Oil Level, Coolant Level, Check Engine, etc. To change Engine and Fuel
sources, see Installation Information: Set up a NMEA 2000 Network.

Change System Settings

Your control head was configured during the installation setup. To change the system settings such as the backlight, key sounds,
units of measurement, and the time and date format (including Daylight Saving Time), select Settings from the Home screen. See
Manage your Control Head for more information.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select General.

NOTE: To reconfigure the control head with the Setup Guide, select the Setup Guide tool from the Home screen.

Set up Sonar

Proceed to the Sonar Overview section.

Select the Map Source

Proceed to the Chart Overview section.

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Getting Started

THE HOME SCREEN

The Home screen is the main control center for your control head. Use the Home screen to access the control head settings,
navigation data, views, alarms, and other tools.

• The tools, views, and side bar widgets available on the Home screen are determined by the equipment attached to the control

head network.

• The Home screen wallpaper (background) can be customized using the Images tool.

• Pair your Bluetooth capable control head and mobile device to receive text message and phone call alerts on your Home screen.

Open the Home Screen

Touch Screen

1. With a view displayed on-screen, touch the screen with
two fingers and swipe down.

The SOLIX Home Screen

favorite views widget Bluetooth notifications (with paired mobile device)

SIDE BAR

widgets

Keypad

1. Press the HOME key.

STATUS BAR

time and
date

TOOLS

Home Screen

customizable Home screen

wallpaper (background)

Swipe down to open

from any view

select to view additional tools

OR

Press the HOME key

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Navigate the Home Screen

See the instructions and screenshot below to better understand the Home screen layout.

Touch Screen

pen a Tool: Tap the tool icon.

O

Open a Widget: Tap the widget icon (in the side bar).

View Additional Tools: Tap All Tools.

Close (return to the previous view): Tap the X icon in the

status bar.

Opening a Tool

Keypad

elect (Open): Use the Joystick to select a menu, tool, or

S

widget. Press the ENTER key to open it.

Open a Widget: Press the PANE key. Use the Joystick to select
the widget icon and press the ENTER key to open it.

View Additional Tools: Use the Joystick to select All Tools.
Press the ENTER key.

Close (return to the previous view): Press the EXIT key.

OR

Tap to Select (Open) Select Open

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Home Screen

Tools

Tools allow you to manage the control head network operations and saved data. When you connect an accessory to the control
head, a related tool may also be displayed.

elect Settings to change general system settings such as the backlight, units of measurement, and

S

Settings

Nav Data

the time and date format. You can also use this menu to change the main settings for each application
(Sonar, Chart, Radar, etc.). See each related section of this manual for details.

Select Nav Data to manage your saved waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups. You can create new
navigation data from this screen, edit your saved navigation data, or start navigation (see Manage your
Navigation Data).

Required Equipment: GPS receiver (internal or external)

Views

Alarms

GPS

Targets

Trip Log

Select Views to access the complete set of views available on your control head. You can edit views,
create your own views, and save your favorite views. See Views for more information.

Select Alarms to view the alarm log, mute alarm sounds, and set the alarms for the individual
applications. To set up individual alarms for navigation, sonar, radar, AIS, etc., see each related section
of this manual for details. For example, for radar alarm settings, see Radar Alarms.

Select GPS to review the signal strength of the GPS receivers (“sensors”) connected to the system. The
tool shows the satellites in the area, the positions, and the signal strength for each one. You can also
designate a primary and secondary GPS source from this tool. See Getting Started, Installation
Information, and Set up your Humminbird Network.

Required Equipment: GPS receiver (internal or external)

Select Targets to manage AIS and MARPA targets. See AIS and MARPA for more information.

Required Equipment: AIS or Radar, GPS receiver (internal or external), and compass/heading sensor

Select Trip Log to display Speed over Ground (SOG), timer for elapsed time, distance traveled since last
reset, average speed, and trip fuel. You can also reset the trip log to zero and review trend data from
this tool.

Timer

Fuel*

Home Screen

Required Equipment: GPS receiver (internal or external)

Select Timer to set an alarm clock for a selected time of day, use the countdown timer, or use the
stopwatch. You can set more than one alarm clock.

Select Fuel to review the fuel log for NMEA 2000 fuel sensors connected to the network. This tool provides
refuel alerts and displays the fuel level in graphical form. See Set up a NMEA 2000 Network for details.

*Required Equipment: NMEA 2000 tank sensor and/or fuel flow rate sensor

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Audio*

Bluetooth

Images

Record

Select Audio to listen to AM/FM radio or audio files saved to a USB stick, iPod, etc.

*Required Equipment: compatible audio system

Select Bluetooth to pair your mobile phone and/or Bluetooth wireless remote (separate purchase
required) to the control head. You can also assign key functions for the Bluetooth remote from this tool.
See your installation guide for details. To pair your mobile phone to the control head, see Getting Started.

Required Equipment: mobile phone (with Bluetooth), Bluetooth remote

Select Images to manage your screen snapshots. When a screen snapshot is taken, a waypoint can also
be saved at the current position. You can also choose to save the image on the control head or to an SD
or microSD card. Also, screen snapshots and pictures from your camera’s SD card (JPG Files) can be
displayed as the Home screen wallpaper and in a slideshow from this tool. See Getting Started and
Images Tool for more information.

Select Record to start a sonar recording or select a save location. You can also watch a sonar recording
from the perspective of a 2D, SI, or DI View, depending on the capabilities of your model. See Sonar
Recording for more information.

Required Equipment: transducer, black box sonar

Sun + Moon

Files

Setup Guide

Tides

Select Sun + Moon to review the sunrise and sunset for today or the date you select. The Moon data
provides the rise and set of the moon and moon phases.

Select Files to update the software for the control head or connected accessories. You can also import
and export navigation data from this tool, and you can import and export menu settings. Radar
installation settings can be managed from this tool, but only authorized radar technicians should use
this menu. See the following sections: Manage your Navigation Data and Manage your Control Head.

Required Equipment: SD or microSD card (depending on your control head model)

Select Setup Guide, and the control head will guide you through the basic configuration settings for your
control head, including units of measurement, language, transducer source, map source, and vessel
settings. See your installation guide for details. To change the settings after setup, select Home >
Settings.

Select Tides to review information for the nearest tide station to your present position. The tool includes
the position of the station and the times of the high and low tides for today’s date. A tide graph is also
displayed showing the rise and fall of the tides for the 24 hour time period encompassing the date. You
can also search data for a selected date.

Required Map Source: Navionics

Currents

Select Currents to review information for the nearest current station to your present position. Two graphs
are also presented that show the time, direction, and flow speed of the current changes for the 24 hour
time period of today’s date. You can also search data for a selected date.

Required Map Source: Navionics

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Home Screen

Side Bar Widgets

The side bar includes widgets that allow you to quickly access your favorite views, data bars, and digital remotes for networked
accessories, like i-Pilot Link and Talon.

The side bar is set to always display on the Home screen, but it can be hidden in other views. See Edit the On-Screen View: Turn the
Side Bar On/Off.

Opening a Widget

engine data widget

selected

data box

(highlighted

in yellow)

submenu

with

additional

data boxes

selected

widget

OR

Tap to Select (Open) Select a Widget Open

Select the Side Bar

Home Screen

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vailable Side Bar Widgets

A

When you connect an accessory to the control head, a related widget may also be displayed in the side bar.

If you have connected an accessory to the control head, and the icon is not displaying in the system status bar, check the installation
of the accessory and the cable connection to the control head.

idget Icon

W

idget Function

ame

N

Favorite Views

Data Bar

Navigation Data Bar

i-Pilot Link* Displays the i-Pilot Link digital remote.

Engine Data*

W

Allows you to create a list of your favorite views. There are two tabs, which allow
you save up to 10 views. Use the widget to quickly display your favorite views (see
Views).

Displays the standard Data Bar with data box readouts. There are two tabs and
each data box can be customized (see Views: Understand the Data Box Digital
Readouts).

Displays the Nav (Navigation) Data Bar with digital readout boxes for navigation.
There are two tabs and each data box can be customized (see Views: Understand
the Data Box Digital Readouts).

*With a connected i-Pilot Link, this selection will display the i-Pilot Link Navigation

Data Bar.

Displays engine data from the connected NMEA 2000 network. Some data boxes
include built-in submenus to view additional data.

Displays the digital switch panel for your boat. Use this widget to quickly access
settings for your boat’s electrical and connected systems, such as lights, fans,

Digital Switching*

Talon*

Audio* Displays the audio settings for a connected audio accessory.

*separate purchase accessory

horns, bilge, etc.

See our Web site for compatibility information.

Displays the Talon digital remote, which includes quick access menus to deploy
and retract the Talon, change the anchor mode, turn the work light on/off, etc.

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Home Screen

Status Bar

The status bar is located at the top of the screen. It changes to match the on-screen view and operation mode.

In the following illustration, the information in the status bar corresponds with the Chart View displayed on-screen. You can tap the
icon in the status bar to open a menu, return to the Home screen, close a menu, or make a selection. You can also use the
corresponding keys.

Status Bar

Tap, or press the MENU key, to open the
X-Press Menu for the on-screen view.

Chart View Status Bar Menus

chart orientation AutoChart Live center vesselchart mode show cursor

Tap, or press the MENU key,
to open the X-Press Menu.

touch menus change to match the on-screen view and status

Tap, or press the POWER key,

to open the Power X-Press Menu

Chart View Status Bar Menus

sensor status

Sonar View Status Bar Menus

sonar display frequency zoomsonar colorsSwitchFire™

Tap, or press the MENU key,
to open the X-Press Menu.

Sonar View Status Bar Menus

Home Screen

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Wallpaper

The background display, or wallpaper, for your Home screen can be customized. Choose from the existing selection of Humminbird
wallpaper images or from your own saved images (on the control head or uploaded from an SD or microSD card).

Set the Home Screen Wallpaper:

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Images.

3. Under Wallpaper, select Images. Tap an image to set it as the Home screen wallpaper.

OR

Select your Saved Image: Under Source, select Internal, SD Card (1), or SD Card (2). Use the Joystick to select the image and

press the MENU key. Select Set As Wallpaper and press the ENTER key.

Setting the Home Screen Wallpaper

currently displayed wallpaper

OR

Tap to Select (Open) Select Open

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Home Screen

THE MENU SYSTEM

he SOLIX provides menu options that change with the application, on-screen view, and the operations mode.

T

Open Settings

The Settings tool provides main menu settings for the control head.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Tap Settings.

OR

Use the Joystick to select Settings. Press the ENTER key.

Selecting Settings Navigation Main Menu

Additional Keypad Option

With a view displayed on-screen, press the MENU key twice, or press and hold the MENU key.

The Menu System

OR

Tap Settings Select Settings Open

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Open an X-Press Menu

The X-Press Menu displays menu options for the on-screen view and operation mode (such as navigation). In a multi-pane view,
the X-Press Menu options are determined by which pane is selected. See Views for more information.

Open an X-Press Menu

1. With a view displayed on-screen, tap the view name in the status bar.

OR

Press the MENU key.

Open an X-Press Menu in a Multi-Pane View

1. With a Multi-Pane View displayed on-screen, tap a pane.

OR

Press the PANE key to select a pane.

2. Tap the pane name in the status bar, or press the MENU key.

Opening an X-Press Menu for a Selected Pane

X-Press

Menu

2

selected pane
outlined in

1

yellow

Tap to Select a Pane

and the Menu

OR

Press to Select a Pane Press the MENU key

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The Menu System

Change a Menu or Start an Action

Use the following instructions to change a menu setting or start an action through the menu system.

1. Tap a menu category, or use the Joystick to select it.

2. Tap a menu option, or use the Joystick to select it.

3. Adjust the setting or start an action using the touch screen or keys. See Tips for Changing a Menu.

ettings Tool: Navigation Main Menu

S

menu

categories

selected category return to Home screen close

status bar

menu
options

The Menu System

OR

Tap to Select Select Open

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Tips for Changing a Menu

This section describes the different types of menus in the menu system and how to change them using the touch screen or keypad.

Action ( > )

Touch Screen Keypad

Tap

Press

On/Off Button

Touch Screen Keypad

Tap

Press

Slider

Touch Screen Keypad

OR

Press and Hold OR Slide

Turn Press and Hold

Pick List or Check Box

Touch Screen Keypad

Press

Tap

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You can also use the Joystick to make selections.

The Menu System

Tips for Using the On-Screen Keyboard

Use the on-screen keyboard to rename the control head in the network, edit your navigation data, and more.

arrows move

the cursor

right or left

uppercase

deletes all text

changes the

keyboard language

OR

space bar

name field

deletes a single
character

starts a
new line

uppercase

saves changes

numbers

and symbols

Tap to Select

a Character

Highlight a

Character

Press to Select

the Character

The Menu System

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Close a Menu

When you close a menu, your settings are saved until you change them again or until the control head defaults are restored.

. Back: Tap the Back icon to close the current menu and go

1

ack one level in the menu system.

b

closeback

OR

Press the EXIT key.

2. Close: Tap the X icon .

OR

Press the EXIT key. To close several menus at once, press and

hold the EXIT key.

NOTE: The X icon is displayed in the status bar or at the top of a

menu. The location will vary with the item displayed on the
screen.

Change the User Mode

The SOLIX control head is automatically set to Angler Mode (recommended), which is configured with the best settings for a wide
range of fishing conditions. To access in-depth customization menu options, set the user mode to Custom.

NOTE: Export your menu settings and radar settings to an SD or microSD card before changing settings in Custom mode.

Change the User Mode

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Tap Settings.

OR

Use the Joystick to select Settings. Press the ENTER key.

3. Select General.

4. Under User Mode, select Angler or Custom.

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The Menu System

VIEWS

here are many options to display data on-screen, and the data can be displayed in a variety of ways. You can open a view from the

T

iews tool or from the Favorite Views widget (in the side bar). You can also create a new view, edit views, and customize your favorite

V

iews list.

v

Display a View from the Views Tool

The Views tool includes the complete database of available views for your control head. Use the Views tool to create a new view and
edit a view.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Views tool.

3. Select a Group. To see all available views, select All.

4. Tap the View.

OR

Use the Joystick to select a view. Press the ENTER key to display it on-screen.

Views

OR

Tap to Select Select Open

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Views Tool

groups

Options:

select to create

a new view

selected group return to Home screen close

star = favorite

status bar

available
views

OR

Tap to Select Select Open

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Views

Display a View from the Favorite Views Widget

Touch Screen

1. Tap the views widget icon in the side bar.

. Tap a view to display.

2

Keypad

1. Press the Rotary dial.

. Use the Joystick to select a view to display. Press the

2

ENTER key.

Opening a View from the Favorite Views Widget

OR

Tap to Select (Open) Select Display

Save a View to the Favorite Views Widget

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Open the Views tool.

3. Select a view to display.

4. Once the view is displayed, tap the Favorite Views widget in the side bar, or press the Rotary dial.

5. Select the position in the Favorite Views list to save the displayed view. Press and hold an existing Favorite View to replace it,
or tap the plus icon to save the new view to an open box (save up to 10 views).

Views

Open

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EDIT THE ON-SCREEN VIEW

ou can edit a view from the Views tool or from the view that is displayed on the screen. When you edit a view from on-screen, the

Y

iew Options menu provides additional editing options.

V

Global: To appy changes to all views in the same category, turn on Global. To apply changes to the on-screen view

exclusively, turn off Global.

The menu options in Data bar, Options, Preferences, and Overlays change to match the on-screen view. The menu
options are described in detail in each section. For example, for Sonar Overlay settings, see Sonar Overview.

Change the View Appearance (Preferences)

Use the Preferences menu to change the appearance of the display. The menu options are determined by the type of view
on-screen, and there are many options for each view. For example, in a Sonar View, you can choose the palette, turn on Fish ID+,
display or hide the Real Time Sonar Window, and more.

Changing the Sonar View Palette

1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the view (or pane) name
in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Options. For example, in a Sonar View, select Sonar
Options. In a Chart/Sonar View with the Chart pane selected,
select Chart Options.

preview window

3. Select Preferences.

4. Use the touch screen or Joystick to select a menu and change
a setting.

selectionmenu

Change the View Overlays

Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. For example, in a Chart View, you can display or hide the vessel
icon, and you can choose which navigation data (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.) you want to display on the view.

Choosing Overlays to Display on a Chart View

1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the view (or pane) name
in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Options. For example, in a Sonar View, select Sonar
Options. In a Chart/Sonar View with the Chart pane selected,
select Chart Options.

3. Select Overlays.

4. Use the touch screen or Joystick to select a menu and change
a setting. (check mark = visible, blank = hidden).

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Views

Display Data Overlays

Digital readout data can be displayed as an overlay, and it can be displayed in the data bar. To turn on the data bar, see the next
section Display a Data Bar.

Display an Overlay on the View

1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the view (or pane) name in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select View Options.

3. Select Data Overlays.

4. Turn On Data Overlays: Select Overlay. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

5a. Select by Data Type: Under System Overlays, select the type of data overlay (Sonar, Chart, Navigation, etc.).

For example, to display navigation data like Heading, Course Over Ground (COG), Speed, etc., select Navigation.

5b.Select by Overlay Position, Color, and Size: Under System Overlays, select from Overlay 1 through Overlay 5.

Display Data Overlays

data

overlays

data overlays menu

close

Views

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hange the Overlay Data

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Use the following instructions to customize the data displayed in the data overlay. You can also change the overlay color, size, and
position on the view.

1. Open the View Options menu.

2. Select Data Overlays.

3. Select the Edit: menu.

For example, if you have the Sonar overlay displayed, select Edit: Sonar. If you have the Chart overlay displayed, select Edit:
Chart.

NOTE: Any changes to the selected overlay will be applied to other views. To apply changes to the currently displayed view, select View
Overlay from the Data Overlays menu (you may have to scroll to the bottom of the menu).

4. Select Edit Data.

5. Select an overlay position to change. Tap, or use the Joystick to select and press the ENTER key.

6. Select the new data category.

To turn the readout off, select Readout > Off.

7. Select the data type.

8. Press the EXIT key.

9. Repeat: Repeat steps 5 through 8 to change more data overlays.

10.Back: Tap the Back icon to return to the previous menu.

OR

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

Selecting an Overlay Position Selecting the Data Category Selecting the Data Type

Turning an Overlay On/Off

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Views

hange the Overlay Appearance

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You can also change the overlay color, size, and position on the view.

1. Open the View Options menu.

2. Select Data Overlays.

3. Select the Edit: menu.

For example, if you have the Sonar overlay displayed, select Edit: Sonar. If you have the Chart overlay displayed, select Edit:

Chart.

4. Set the following menus to your preference:

Overlay Position Change the position of the overlay on the screen.

Overlay Size Change the font size.

Overlay Color Change the font color.

5. Back: Tap the Back icon to return to the previous menu.

OR

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

Views

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Display a Data Bar

Your control head allows you to choose a standard data bar or a navigation data bar with preset data boxes. If you attach
additional accessories to the control head or network, additional data bar options may also be displayed. The data boxes in the

ata bar can also be changed.

d

Display a Data Bar

1. With a view displayed on-screen, press the PANE key once. In a multi-pane view, press the PANE key repeatedly until the menu
displays.

2. Select the type of data bar (standard, navigation, i-Pilot Link, etc.) to display from the side bar.

To keep the data bar displayed on the view, tap the pin icon at the bottom of the data bar.

Close: Tap the X icon.

NOTE: To display digital readouts as an overlay, see Display Data Overlays.

Displaying a Data Bar

OR

select to keep the data bar displayed (otherwise, it will automatically close)

DisplaySelect OpenTap to Select (Display)

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Views

ata Bars with Multiple Tabs or Data Boxes

D

Some of the data bar options include multiple tabs and data boxes.

open the second tab to see more digital readout boxes

The standard Data Bar and the Favorite Views widgets both use two
tabs.

To open a second tab:

1. Tap the tab.

OR

Press the PANE key. Use the Joystick to select the tab, and

press the ENTER key.

To open additional data boxes:

If a data box contains three horizontal lines, it includes a submenu with additional data.

1. Tap on the lines, or select the data box and press the ENTER key.

Opening a Submenu Returning to the Data Box Menu

backselect to access more data

Data Bar Tabs

Views

OR

ENTERSelect OpenTap

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hange the Data Boxes

C

Use the following instructions to change the data boxes displayed in a data bar.

NOTE: A data bar must be displayed to access the menu options in this section. See Display a Data Bar.

1. View Options Menu: With a view displayed on-screen, press the PANE key once. In a multi-pane view, press the PANE key
repeatedly until the menu displays.

2. Select Edit Data.

3. To edit the Standard data bar, select Standard Data. To edit the Navigation data bar, select Navigation Data.

Global (Optional): To apply the changes to all views using the data bar, turn on Global. To apply changes to the on-screen view

exclusively, turn off Global.

4. Use the Joystick to choose a data box. Press the Joystick to select it.

5. Select a data type from the menu.

6. Select a data label.

7. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Selecting a Data Box Selecting the Data Type Selecting the Data Label

OR

Tap to Select Select Open

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nderstand Data Box Digital Readouts

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The table below displays the basic data box options that are shown in the Standard data bar and the Navigation data bar, as well as
the additional data box options for vessel, wind, and engine. The data box options are determined by the installed equipment and the
selected sources on the network. Your control head provides a wide variety of data box options, more than the information shown

ere.

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The number on the data label (Temp 1, Temp 2, Temp 3, etc.) corresponds with the source number. For more information about
sources and networking, see Installation Information, Set up your NMEA 2000 Network, and Set up your Humminbird Network:
Select Data Sources.

Label Name Description Data Type

Alt Altitude The height measurement above sea level. Vessel

AWA Apparent Wind Angle The direction of wind relative to the bow of the vessel. Wind

AWS Apparent Wind Speed The speed of wind with respect to the speed of the vessel. Wind

Brg Bearing

Brg (End) Bearing (To End)

Course Course

CMG Course Made Good

COG Course Over Ground

CTS Course to Steer

Depth (#) Depth

Dest Wpt ID Next Waypoint

DBT Depth Below Transducer

The compass direction from the vessel position to the next waypoint
or route point.

The compass direction from the vessel position to the final point in a
route.

The intended direction of travel measured between the start point and
end point.

The bearing from your starting position to the present vessel position.
The goal is to have CMG and Track equal to the same number.

The current 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 heading that must be maintained in order to reach the planned
destination.

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

The next point (waypoint, route point, Man Overboard point, etc.)
that the vessel is navigating towards in a route or other navigation
mode.

The depth of the water below the transducer. This measurement
does not include the depth offset setting.

Navigation

Navigation

Navigation

Navigation

Vessel

Navigation

Depth

Navigation

Depth

DMG Distance Made Good

DTG Distance to Go

Eng Temp (#) Engine Temperature The engine temperature from the engine source. Engine

Eng Volt (1) Engine Voltage The power supplied to the engine source. Engine

ETA

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Estimated Time

of Arrival

The straight line distance actually traveled between the start position
to the current vessel position.

The distance between the vessel position and the next waypoint or
route point.

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

Navigation

Navigation

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Label Name Description Data Type

Fuel (#) Fuel Level The fuel level of the fuel source. Fuel

The direction the boat is pointing, measured in degrees. Due to wind

Hdg Heading

and waves, the boat is often traveling in a slightly different direction
than its heading. See Course Over Ground (see COG).

Vessel

Heat Index Heat Index

Next Turn Next Turn The course of the next route leg with respect to the current heading. Navigation

Odo Odometer The distance traveled. Vessel

Pitch Pitch The rotation angle of the boat from front to back (bow to stern). Vessel

Position (#) GPS

Roll Roll The rotation angle of the boat from side to side (port to starboard). Vessel

ROT Rate of Turn The rate at which the boat is turning, measured in degrees per second. Vessel

RPM Revolutions Per Minute The number of engine revolutions per minute. Engine

SMG Speed Made Good

The perceived temperature derived from air temperature and relative
humidity.

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

The distance from the starting waypoint on the route divided by the
time elapsed since starting navigation on the route.

Environment

Vessel

Speed

The measurement of the boat’s progress across a given distance

SOG Speed Over Ground

STW Speed Through Water

Temp (#) Water Temperature The detected water temperature. Environment

Temp (Air) Air Temperature The detected air temperature. Environment

TTG Time to Go

TWA True Wind Angle The wind angle detected when the vessel is stationary. Wind

TWS True Wind Speed The wind speed detected when the vessel is stationary. Wind

VMG Velocity Made Good The speed of travel relative to the next waypoint on the route. Speed

XTE Cross Track Error

and the speed measurement provided by GPS. SOG is optimal for
navigation because accurate destination times can be derived from
this measurement.

The measurement of the flow past the boat, which may vary depending
on current speed and direction.

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).

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

Speed

Speed

Navigation

Navigation

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THE VIEW OPTIONS MENU

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The menu options vary slightly. For example, if you open the View Options menu from an on­screen view, you can also edit the data bar from the menu. If you open the View Options menu
from the Views tool, you can duplicate and delete the view from the control head.

he View Options menu provides options to edit the selected view. You can open the View

ptions menu from the on-screen view or from the Views tool on the Home screen.

Open the View Options Menu for the On-Screen View

1. With a view displayed on-screen, press the MENU key.

2. Select View Options.

Opening the View Options Menu

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Turn the Side Bar On/Off

You can turn the side bar on or off using the View Options menu. Set the side bar to stay displayed to view live data along with the
display, or close the side bar to view more of the display.

You can customize the data boxes displayed in the data bars. See Edit the On-Screen View.

1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the view (or pane) name in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select View Options.

3. Select Side Bar.

4. Tap, or press the ENTER key, to change the setting. (check mark = visible, blank = hidden)

Turning Off the Side Bar Sonar View (with Side Bar Set to Off)

OR

Tap Select ENTER

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Open the View Options Menu from the Views Tool

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Views tool.

3. Use the Joystick to select a view. Press the MENU key.

4. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Opening the View Options Menu from the Views Tool

View

Options

Menu

return to Home screen close

status bar

Views

OR

Press and Hold Select

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Open the View
Options Menu

CREATE A NEW VIEW

ollow the instructions in this section to create a new view from a blank template.

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1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Views tool.

3. Select New View.

4. See Edit the View Layout and Application to rename the view, edit the layout, add applications, display digital readouts, and
more.

Creating a New View

select to create a new view

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Views

dit the View Layout and Application

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The Edit menu on the View Options menu allows you to change the type of data that is displayed in the view and how many panes
are displayed.

1. Select Edit (or Edit View) from the View Options menu.

2. To change the layout and number of panes in the view, select Template. If you do not want to change the layout, skip to step 4.

3. Tap the template, or use the Joystick, to select the layout you want to use.

4. To change the type of data displayed in the view, select Applications.

5. Tap the pane and then tap the type of data to fill the pane.

OR

Turn the Rotary dial to select a pane. Use the Joystick to choose an application, and press the Joystick to select it.

6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until the panes are filled.

7. Select Save.

Selecting a View Template

template tab

save

preview window

templates

OR

Views

OpenSelect a TemplateTap to Select

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applications tab

save

Adding Applications to the Template

preview window

selected pane

applications

selected application

OR

Tap to Select Select a Pane Select an Application Add

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Views

hange the View Name (Views Tool)

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1. Select Name from the View Options menu.

2. Use the on-screen keyboard to edit the view name. See The Menu System: Tips for Using the On-Screen Keyboard for more
information.

Duplicate the Selected View (Views Tool)

When you duplicate a view, the control head creates a copy. You can rename the new view, edit it, and change the layout.

1. Select Duplicate from the View Options menu.

2. Tap the menu, or press the ENTER key, to create a copy.

Delete the Selected View (Views Tool)

1. Select Delete from the View Options menu.

2. Tap the menu, or press the ENTER key, to delete the view.

Views

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SET UP AN INSTRUMENT VIEW

he SOLIX control heads provide Instrument Views in a variety of combinations to display on-screen. You can use the standard

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ashboard Instrument View or Engine Instrument View. You can also customize the gauges, data boxes, and ranges.

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NOTE: The data boxes and gauges must have input from connected and powered equipment. The Engine Instrument View must

have input from a NMEA 2000 network to provide source data. For more information about sources and networking, see
Installation Information, Set up your NMEA 2000 Network, and Set up your Humminbird Network.

Instrument View: Dashboard

Display an Instrument View

Touch Screen

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Views tool.

3. Under Groups, select Instrument.

4. Tap an Instrument View.

5. Tap Instrument in the status bar.

6. Select Dashboard or Engine.

Keypad

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Views tool.

3. Under Groups, select Instrument.

4. Use the Joystick to choose an Instrument View. Press the
Joystick.

5. Press the MENU key.

6. Select Dashboard or Engine.

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Instrument View

Customize an Instrument View

In an Instrument View, you can customize the gauges, data boxes, and ranges. You can change each item in the same way you
change data boxes in a view. You can also set up warning limits for the selected data range.

NOTE: The available changes and sources are determined by the selected gauge or data box. As you change data, the available

sources are displayed in white, and the unavailable sources are displayed in black.

Touch Screen

1. With an Instrument View displayed on-screen, tap
Instrument in the status bar.

2. Select Edit Instrument.

3. Tap a gauge or data box.

4. Change the Type of Data: Select Data Type. Select a
category and a data type from the menus.

5. Change the Displayed Range: Select Data Limits.
Select a range from the list.

Set the Warning(s) Threshold: Select a warning (if

available), and tap the on/off button to turn it on. Press
and hold the slider to set the warning threshold.

6. Close: Press and hold the EXIT key.

Keypad

1. With an Instrument View displayed on-screen, press
the MENU key.

2. Select Edit Instrument.

3. Use the Joystick to select a gauge or data box. Press
the ENTER key.

4. Change the Type of Data: Select Data Type. Select a
category and a data type from the menus.

5. Change the Displayed Range: Select Data Limits.
Select a range from the list.

Set the Warning(s) Threshold: Select a warning (if

available), and press the ENTER key to turn it on. Turn
the Rotary dial to set the warning threshold.

6. Close: Press and hold the EXIT key.

Selecting a Data BoxSelecting a Radial Gauge Selecting a Gauge

Instrument View

OR

Press and Hold Select Open

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CHART OVERVIEW

o enable the navigation features, the control head must have a GPS fix from an internal or external GPS receiver (see Getting

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tarted to check the sensor reception). Some of these features also require a compass/heading sensor to be connected to the

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ontrol head.

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2D Chart View (Humminbird Basemap)

data overlays

X-Press Menu

orientation menu show cursor

sensor status icons

north
indicator

active
cursor

map scale

cursor dialog box

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Chart Overview

Map Source Overview

The SOLIX includes built-in charts by Humminbird, Navionics, and AutoChart Live. Humminbird is the default map source, but you
can change the map source at any time (see Using the Built-in Charts).

SOLIX control heads support the following charts (some require a separate purchase):

Basemap (built in)

Humminbird

LakeMaster, Lake Master PLUS, SmartStrike, Aerial View, ChartSelect-downloaded maps and
layers

AutoChart, AutoChart PRO, AutoChart Live (built in), SI Mosaic

Navionics Navionics (built in), Navionics Gold, HotMaps, Navionics Platinum+

Map Source: Humminbird Basemap Map Source: Navionics

Map Source

Map Source: SmartStrike Chart Card

Map Source: AutoChart Live

with Bottom Hardness Overlay (right pane)

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ow the Map Source Affects your Chart View Operations

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The selected map source influences the menu system. When you change the map source, the menu options for the Chart Views
change, allowing you to add navigation data, shading, or alarms.

Install an SD or microSD chart card (separate purchase required) with specific maps or chart layers to add more detail to your
Chart views (see Using Chart Cards).

NOTE: Visit our Web site at humminbird.com for the latest compatibility information.

Using Built-in Charts

The SOLIX includes built-in charts by Humminbird and Navionics. Display the built-in charts and add data overlays and map layers
to customize your Chart view.

Humminbird Charts

When Humminbird is selected as the map source, you can use the system defaults, or you can set the menu settings to your
preference. You can use the built-in Humminbird Basemap or a Humminbird SD Chart Card (see Using Chart Cards).

1. Select Humminbird as the map source.

2. Under Humminbird, select Chart Cards or Basemap.

Humminbird
Chart Cards*

Humminbird
Basemap

Chart Cards: Set the following menus to your preference:

Humminbird:
Chart Card Info

Water Level
Offset

Select the Humminbird Chart Card to display the map data from the installed chart card.

*Required Equipment: Humminbird chart card. See Using Chart Cards for more information.

Select the Humminbird Basemap to display contour data and navigation aids, including
hazards, buoys, daymarkers, marinas, and other points of interest. The Basemap also shows
depth markings and spot soundings (for coastal areas).

Select this menu to review the information about the installed Humminbird chart card.

Adjust the setting to change the water level read by the control head. For example, if the lake
is down 5 feet, set the Water Level Offset setting to -5. The displayed numbers on the Contour
Lines will adjust from the Water Level Offset setting, and the water level offset will be
highlighted in brown to extend the land visually on the display.

To apply depth colors, depth highlight range, etc., go to the Chart X-Press Menu > Chart
Options > Humminbird Settings. See Customize the Humminbird Chart Display for more
information.

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Map Source: Humminbird

Humminbird Basemap: Set the following menus to your preference:

Text Size Adjust the setting to change the size of font used in the Basemap.

Symbol Size Adjust the setting to change the size of the symbols used in the Basemap.

3. Proceed to Navigation Alarms Overview and Customize the Chart View for additional display options and alarm settings
exclusive to Humminbird charts.

Map Source: Humminbird

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2D Chart View (Humminbird Basemap)

data

overlays

X-Press Menu

orientation menu show cursor

sensor status icons

north
indicator

active
cursor

map scale

current

track

contour

lines

cursor dialog box

2D Chart View during Navigation

heading line

boat icon

land

water level offset
(brown) extends
the land visually

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Map Source: Humminbird

avionics

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When Navionics is selected as the map source, you can use the system defaults, or you can set the menu settings to your preference.
You can use the built-in map, or you can install an SD chart card with additional features.

1. Select Navionics as the map source.

2. Set the following menus to your preference:

Navionics:
Chart Card Info

Easy View

Dynamic
Tides/Currents

Select this menu to review the information about the installed Navionics chart card.

Turn on Easy View to simplify the Chart View. The icon size and text size increase for easier
viewing.

Turn on Dynamic Tides/Currents to display an icon on the Chart View that indicates the status
of the tides and currents. The provided data is affected by the station’s time zone.

Symbols Select USA or International symbols to display on the Chart View.

Use Map Datum to change the map coordinate system used by the control head to match those

Map Datum

of a paper map. Almost all electronic charts use the WGS84 Map Datum and most likely do not
require a setting change. (Default = WGS84)

Use Chart Offset to move the chart position on-screen and correct a position error in the

Chart Offset

cartography. Turn on Chart Offset, and use the sliders to adjust the latitude/longitude coordinates.
The Chart Offset setting applies to all charts, not just the chart that requires correction.

Turn on Chart Boundaries to display chart boundaries on the Chart View. The dotted lines of a

Chart Boundaries

chart boundary indicate an area that contains a different map. Use the Joystick to move the
cursor within a chart boundary, and press the +ZOOM key to see a closer view of the chart.

NOTE: There are also alarm and display options that are exclusively available for Navionics charts. See Navigation Alarms

Overview and Customize the Chart View for more information.

Map Source: Navionics

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2D Chart View (Navionics)

dynamic
tides/currents
icon

symbols

chart boundary

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Map Source: Navionics

utoChart Live

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AutoChart LIVE can be used when Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics is set as the map source. AutoChart LIVE uses data from
an installed GPS receiver and 2D transducer (down beam, digital CHIRP or single-frequency DualBeam PLUS or DualSpectrum
sonar) to create detailed depth maps of your favorite waters.

See the AutoChart Live Overview section in this manual for complete details about this feature.

2D Chart View (Humminbird LakeMaster with AutoChart Live Overlay)

orientation menu show cursor

AutoChart Live X-Press MenuAC Live Options menu

sensor status icons

north
indicator

contour
lines with
depth
shading

active
cursor

map scale

cursor dialog box

Map Source: AutoChart Live

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Using Chart Cards

When you install an SD or microSD chart card (separate purchase required), the control head automatically chooses the best map
to display. If you install more than one SD or microSD card, you can choose which map source you want to use.

Your control head may be compatible with an SD or microSD card (depending on your control head model). Locate the instructions
to install your SD card below and proceed to Change the Map Source.

Insert an SD Card

If your control head is compatible with SD cards, use the following instructions to install and eject it from the control head. If your
control head is compatible with microSD cards, proceed to the next section below.

1. Insert the card into the slot with the label facing left.

2. The control head automatically chooses the best chart to display. If more than one type of SD card is installed, follow the on­screen prompts to select the map source.

3. Remove: Press the SD card into the slot and then release it. Pull the card from the slot.

Insert a microSD Card

1. Remove the microSD card slot cover.

2. Position the microSD card so that the label faces up.

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

4. Replace the slot cover so it is secure.

5. Remove: Press the card into the slot and then release it. Pull the card from the slot.

WARNING! Do not leave the SD slot cover open. The slot cover should always be closed to prevent water damage to the unit.

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Map Source: Chart Cards

Change the Map Source

When you install an SD card, the map source is changed automatically to match the SD card map source. You can also change the
map source using the Settings tool.

When you change the map source, the menu options for the Chart Views also change, allowing you to add navigation data, shading,
alarms, and more. See each section for details.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Chart.

4. Select a Map Source. See Using Built-in Charts.

Global: Turn Global on to share the map source with the other control heads in the network.

Map Source

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Selecting a Map Source

select chart

selected category return to Home screen close

sensor status

map source
options

menu options
are determined
by the selected
map source

OR

ConfirmSelectTap to Select

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Map Source

NAVIGATION ALARMS

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

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ettings in this section describe how to turn on a Navigation alarm, adjust the threshold, and display the limits on the view if they

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re available. The alarm options are determined by the map source.

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NOTE: To turn on additional alarms that relate to your vessel and navigation, such as Lost Heading, Drift Alarm, Pitch, Roll, and

more, select Home > Alarms > System and Home > Alarms > Vessel.

Chart View with Alarm Overlays Displayed (Humminbird LakeMaster)

off course
(XTE) limits
displayed in
purple

waypoint

waypoint

avoidance

radius

Navigation Alarms

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Off Course (XTE) Alarm

Turn on Off Course (XTE) to receive an alert if the vessel has traveled outside the selected route. You can also set how far the vessel
is allowed to move off course before the alarm is triggered. If the alarm is turned off, the Off Course limit can be displayed on the

hart View, but you won’t receive an alert if the vessel crosses it.

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Turn on the Alarm

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Alarms > Navigation.

3. Select Off Course (XTE). Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Adjust the Parameters (optional)

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Settings > Navigation > Off Course (XTE).

3. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to set the amount the vessel can move off course.

Display the Off Course (XTE) Limit (optional)

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key.

2. Select Chart Options > Overlays > Nav Data.

3. Select XTE Limits.

4. Tap the check box, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark and make it visible on the view.

Arrival Alarm

Turn on Arrival to receive an alert when the vessel has reached the destination waypoint, route point, or track point. You can also
set the Arrival Radius to indicate how close to the destination point the alarm is triggered. If this alarm is turned off, the Arrival
Radius will be displayed on the Chart View, but you won’t receive an alert if the vessel crosses it.

The Arrival Radius also influences navigation. If the Arrival Radius is set to 60 feet from the destination point, the arrival is
accomplished at 60 feet from the destination point. If there is another point in the route, navigation will then start to the next point.

Turn on the Alarm

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Alarms > Navigation.

3. Select Arrival. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Adjust the Parameters (optional)

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Settings > Navigation > Arrival Radius.

3. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the radius.

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Navigation Alarms

Waypoint Avoidance Alarm

Turn on Waypoint Avoidance to receive an alert if the vessel has crossed the Waypoint Avoidance Radius. If the alarm is turned off,
the Waypoint Avoidance Radius can be set for a waypoint, and it will be displayed on the Chart View, but you won’t receive an alert

f the radius is crossed.

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Turn on the Alarm

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Alarms > Navigation.

3. Select Waypoint Avoidance. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Create an Avoidance Waypoint

1. See Waypoints: Set the Waypoint Radius and Avoidance to identify a waypoint for avoidance.

Anti-Collision Alarm

If Navionics is selected, and the Anti-Collision alarm is turned on, an alert will be provided based on potential dangers detected in
the chart data ahead of the vessel, such as land, rocks, and restricted areas. You can also select Anti-Collision Objects and how far
in front of the vessel the area will be scanned based on distance or time.

NOTE: Navionics must be selected as the map source to enable this feature.

anti-collision

scan area (red)

Turn on Anti-Collision

1. Press the HOME key.

Chart View with Anti-Collision Overlay Turned On (Navionics)

2. Select Settings > Navigation.

3. Select Anti-Collision. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Use the Anti-Collision default settings, or use the menus in this section to set how the area is searched (Search Parameters,

Search (Time) or Search (Distance), and Anti-Collision Objects).

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urn on the Alarm

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1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Alarms > Navigation.

3. Select Anti-Collision Alarm. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

Display the Anti-Collision Overlay

When the overlay is turned off, the scan area is shown only when a danger is detected.

When the overlay is turned on, the scan area is displayed at all times. When a potential danger is detected, the scan area will turn
red.

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key.

2. Select Chart Options > Overlays > Vessel.

3. Select Anti-Collision.

4. Tap the check box, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark and make it visible on the view.

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Navigation Alarms

MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) NAVIGATION

s soon as you know that you have a man overboard (MOB), you should activate Man Overboard navigation to maximize the chances

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or a successful rescue. Man Overboard navigation marks the approximate point where the person went overboard and starts

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ontinuous navigation toward the Man Overboard waypoint.

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Activate Man Overboard Navigation

1. Press and hold the MARK/Man Overboard key.

an Overboard Navigation (in progress)

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Man Overboard data bar

Man Overboard

waypoint position

Man

Elapsed time

since the MOB

waypoint was

marked

Overboard

waypoint

Distance to Go and

Time to Go to the

MOB waypoint

When Man Overboard is activated, any current navigation will be canceled and the current route will be discarded without
notification. Man Overboard navigation will begin immediately, and you will see the following on the screen:

Chart View: The view will switch to Chart View automatically.

Man Overboard Waypoint: A waypoint is created at the vessel’s current position, regardless of whether the chart cursor is

active or not.

Continuous Navigation: The control head will begin continuous navigation toward the Man Overboard waypoint.

Auto Zoom: The screen magnifies to show the Man Overboard waypoint and the vessel on the screen.

Data Bar: The data bar will display digital readouts for Man Overboard, including the Man Overboard Waypoint latitude/longitude

position, the elapsed time since Man Overboard was activated, and the Distance to Go and Time to Go to the MOB waypoint
(DTG + TTG ).

Cancel Man Overboard Navigation

1. Press and hold the MARK/Man Overboard key. Select Cancel Navigation.

OR

Press the GO TO key. Select Cancel Navigation.

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CUSTOMIZE THE CHART VIEW

he settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the chart appearance and map source, or you can

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ustomize the Chart View for your navigation preferences. See Views for more information.

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Display Chart Layers and Overlays

Display overlays on the Chart view to add more details and data.

Displaying Humminbird Overlays

overlays menu

Humminbird

LakeMaster

aerial

overlay

Humminbird
LakeMaster
basemap

Tap to Open and Select

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Chart Options

isplay an Overlay

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Choose between Humminbird and Navionics.

With those locations, you just have Satellite Maps (ON), 100%, and Land highlighted. The zoom level has to be less than 2 miles.

. Open the Layers Menu: Tap the Layers Menu icon in the task bar.

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2. Select Humminbird or Navionics.

3. Humminbird: Select Map Overlay or Base Layer. Select 2D Map, AutoChart, or SI Mosaic.

Navionics: Select Satellite Maps, Land, Land + Shoals, or Land + Sea.

Humminbird Satellite Overlay Options

2D Map Select 2D Map to display

AutoChart Select AutoChart

Land + Shoals Select Land + Shoals to display the satellite layer over land and shallow water.

Land + Sea Select Land + Sea to display the full satellite layer.

Navionics Satellite Overlay Options

Satellite Maps Select Satellite Maps

Land Select Land to display the satellite layer over land only.

Land + Shoals Select Land + Shoals to display the satellite layer over land and shallow water.

Land + Sea Select Land + Sea to display the full satellite layer.

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overlays menu

Displaying Humminbird Overlays

Humminbird
LakeMaster
PLUS aerial
overlay

Tap to Open and Select

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Chart Options

Customize the Humminbird Chart Display (optional)

Humminbird must be selected as the map source to enable the following features.

Open the Humminbird Settings Menu

When Humminbird is selected as the map source, additional menus to customize the Humminbird chart display are added to the
menu system.

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Chart Options.

3. Select Humminbird Settings.

Shortcut Menu: Some menus will be displayed as shortcuts under the X-Press Menu. Any menu setting changes will

be applied in both menu locations. See the illustration below.

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djust the Depth Range and Colors (Humminbird Chart Cards)

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Humminbird Chart Card must be selected as the map source to enable the following features. See Map Source: Using Chart Cards.

1. From the Humminbird Settings menu, select the settings shown in the table below.

depth colors

depth
highlight

contour
interval

shallow

water

Depth Colors Turn on Depth Colors and adjust the range for depth shading in the Chart Views.

Depth Highlight

Turn on Depth Highlight to highlight a depth setting in the Chart Views. The depth you set will be
highlighted in green. Use Depth Highlight with Highlight Range.

When a Depth Highlight is active in the Chart Views, use Highlight Range to highlight a range on each

Highlight Range

side of the highlighted depth. For example, if you know a certain fish is holding at 18 to 20 feet, you
can set the Depth Highlight at 19 feet, and the Highlight Range a +/– 1 foot. The view will show a green
band from 18 to 20 feet.

Turn on Shallow Water and adjust the slider. When the depth is equal to or less than the amount set,

Shallow Water

it will be highlighted in red in the Chart Views. For example, if your boat has a draft of 3 feet, set the
Shallow Water menu to 3 feet, and the unit will draw a red band from 0 to 3 feet.

Turn on Contour Interval to display lines at set intervals on the Chart View. Adjust the slider to set the

Contour Interval

distance between each line. Contour Interval is also affected by the Water Level Offset setting. See
Map Source: Using Built-in Charts.

Show/Hide Spot Soundings (Humminbird Basemap)

Spot Soundings are depth measurements shown on the chart. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and
selected map source. Humminbird Basemap must be selected as the map source.

1. From the Humminbird Settings menu, select Spot Soundings.

2. Select On or Off.

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Chart Options

Set the Chart Orientation

Use the Preferences menu to change the chart orientation.

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Chart Options > Preferences > Orientation.

3. Select an orientation to apply to the chart.

QUICK TIP! You can also select the Chart Orientation Menu on the status bar. See the illustration below.

preview window

menu

selection

Head Up
(compass or GPS required)

chart orientation setting

The vessel’s current heading points up, and the chart rotates around the vessel icon so that
it always points up on the view. The heading is provided by the connected compass/heading
sensor. If a compass is not connected, the vessel will be oriented according to the COG
(Course Over Ground).

North Up

COG Up

Course Up

The chart is oriented with North up on the display, and the vessel rotates according to its
heading or COG (Course Over Ground).

The chart is displayed with the vessel oriented in a fixed position pointing up, and the chart
rotates according to the vessel COG (Course over Ground).

During navigation, the intended course or route leg is shown at the top of the view. Objects
ahead of the vessel are drawn above the vessel. When the vessel is not navigating, the
current heading is displayed.

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Set the Motion Mode

Motion Mode controls how the chart moves on the view. This menu is available in Custom Mode (see The Menu System: Change the
User Mode).

1. From the Preferences menu, select Motion Mode.

2. Select Relative or True.

Relative The position of the vessel is fixed on the view and the chart moves with the vessel.

True The chart is fixed and the vessel moves towards chart objects on the view.

Turn on/off Vessel Offset

Vessel Offset allows you to see more of the view based on the speed of the vessel. Vessel Offset works with Auto Shift Speed.

1. From the Preferences menu, select Vessel Offset.

2. Select Off, On, or Auto.

Off The vessel is displayed in the center of the Chart View.

On The vessel is displayed on the lower part of the Chart View.

When the vessel is moving below the Auto Shift Speed setting, the vessel icon will be displayed

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3. Close: Press the EXIT key until the menu is closed.

4. To change the Auto Shift Speed Setting, press the MENU key twice. Select My Vessel > Auto Shift Speed.

in the center of the view. When the vessel is moving at or above the Auto Shift Speed setting,
the vessel icon will move to the edge of the view so that more of the view is shown on-screen.

Turn on Auto Zoom

Auto Zoom focuses the view on the current route leg as it is being navigated. As the vessel’s speed increases, the chart range will
increase. If you press the ZOOM keys to see more or less of the view, Auto Zoom will pause.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select Settings.

3. Select Navigation.

NOTE: The Auto Zoom setting does not apply to the 3D Views.

4. Under Navigation Options, select Auto-Zoom. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

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Chart Options

Customize the Navionics Chart Display (optional)

Navionics must be selected as the map source to enable the following features.

Select Map Data

When a Navionics chart is selected as the map source, you can set navaids, marine, and land icons to hidden or visible. The Depth
menu option allows you to see shading on the map based on the set depth.

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Chart Options.

3. Select Navionics Settings.

4. Use the touch screen or the Joystick to select a menu and change the settings.

Chart View with Navaids and Icons Displayed (Navionics)

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hange the Chart Mode

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Use the instructions in this section to switch the Chart View from 2D to 3D.

Change the Chart Mode

Touch Screen

1. With two fingers, tap the screen twice.

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1. Tap Chart in the status bar.

2. Select Chart Mode.

3. Select a menu option.

Keypad

1. Press the MENU key.

2. Select Chart Mode.

3. Select a menu option.

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CHANGE THE CHART VIEW DATA OVERLAYS

se the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In a Chart View, you can display or hide the vessel icon, navigation

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1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Chart Options.

3. Select Overlays.

4. Use the touch screen or Joystick to select a menu and change a setting. (check mark = visible, blank = hidden).

Chart View with Overlays Displayed (Humminbird)

north
indicator

saved route

route point

track

waypoint

map scale

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CHART AND RADAR

f a radar is connected to the control head network, the radar data can be displayed on the Chart View. To adjust the menu settings

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or the radar, see Radar Overview for more information.

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Start Radar Transmission

1. Humminbird CHIRP Radar: Press the POWER key once. Select Radar > Standby. Press the POWER key again, and select Radar
> Transmit.

Humminbird Radar: Press the POWER key once. Select Radar Transmit, and turn it on.

NOTE: For more information about Humminbird CHIRP Radar and Humminbird Radar, see Radar Overview.

Display Radar on the Chart View

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.

2. Select Radar.

3. Select Radar Overlay. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

NOTE: You can also display Range Rings and MARPA Targets on the Chart View. See Change the Chart View Data Overlays in this

section for more information.

Turning on the Radar Overlay

status bar

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Chart & Radar

INTRODUCTION TO NAVIGATION

our Humminbird control head allows you to mark waypoints, .create a route, and start navigating. Waypoints, routes, and tracks

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There are many ways to start navigation or edit navigation data with your Humminbird control head. The instructions in this section
review navigation features on the Chart View. To use navigation features from the Nav Data tool, see Manage your Navigation Data.

saved route

route point

NOTE: To start navigation from your control head to your autopilot, see the autopilot section of this manual.

Chart View with Waypoints, Routes, Tracks

X-Press Menu

chart orientation show cursor

status bar

north
indicator

heading line

waypoint

Introduction to Navigation

Tap to Activate the Cursor

track

map scale

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NAVIGATION MENU OVERVIEW

here are many ways to use the navigation features on your control head. The Navigation X-Press Menu and Cursor menu are opened

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sing the touch screen. The same menus are also opened by pressing the MARK key, GO TO key, or ENTER key.

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This section is an overview of the menus available for navigation. The availability of menu options is determined by the
navigation mode and your Humminbird model. To apply these functions, see Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, and Search.

Navigation X-Press Menu

The Navigation X-Press Menu allows you to open the following navigation menus: Mark, Go To, and Info. The Navigation X-Press
Menu is only available in the Chart View, Sonar Views, or Radar View displayed on-screen with Navigation enabled.

Open the Navigation X-Press Menu

1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar.

2. Select Mark, Go To, or Info.

3. Select an action from the submenu. For example, to mark a waypoint, select Mark > Waypoint.

Using the Touch Screen to Open the Navigation X-Press Menu

Navigation

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Navigation Menu Overview

Mark Menu

The Mark menu marks a waypoint at the selected location. You can also create a saved route
or mark the vessel position. See Waypoints and Routes for more information about using this

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Open the Mark Menu

1. Touch Screen: Select Mark from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

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Keypad: Press the MARK key.

Mark Menu Options

Waypoint

Route Select Route to create a saved route. See Routes for more information.

Lat/Long Use the on-screen keyboard to manually enter a latitude/longitude position for a waypoint.

Vessel Position
(with active cursor)

Select Waypoint to save a waypoint at the vessel position. If the cursor is active, the waypoint
is saved at the cursor position.

Select Vessel Position to save a waypoint at the vessel position even though the cursor is
active.

Go To Menu

The Go To menu starts navigation to the item you select. See Routes for more information about

using this menu.

Open the Go To Menu

1. Touch Screen: Select Go To from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

Navigation Menu Overview

OR

Keypad: Press the GO TO key.

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Go To Menu Options

Quick Route

Nav Data Open the Nav Data tool to select saved navigaton data and start navigation.

Lat/Long

Go To Cursor If the cursor is active, navigation will start to the cursor position.

When the Go To menu is opened during navigation, additional menu options are available, including the following:

Cancel
Navigation

Select Quick Route to mark quick route points and start navigation. See Routes for more
information.

Open the on-screen keyboard to enter a latitude/longitude position. Select Go To to start
navigation to the position.

Go To Menu Options (during navigation)

Select Cancel Navigation to cancel navigation with the control head.

Select Restart Course to start navigation from the current vessel position instead of from the

Restart Course

Next Point Select Next Point to skip the current point and navigate to the next route point in the route.

Reverse Route

first route point. The control head will recalculate navigation to the next closest point in the
route. This is helpful if the boat has navigated off course from the current route.

Select Reverse Route to reverse the currently navigated route. Navigation will start from the
vessel position and continue in the opposite order.

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Navigation Menu Overview

Info Menu

Use the Info menu to start a proximity search. You can also set a trolling grid from this menu.

If you are using Humminbird as the map source, you can search lake information. Navionics
also has additional search options.

If you have Radar and AIS attached, use this menu to search targets (See Radar Overview, AIS
and MARPA).

Open the Info Menu

1. Touch Screen: Select Info from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

OR

Keypad: Press the ENTER key.

NOTE: If you select a waypoint, route, or track with the cursor, and then press the ENTER key,
the Info menu for the selected item will display.

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Info

Ruler

Info Menu Options

Select Info to search the area within a preset range for a variety of data, including
cautions, tide stations, current stations, and ports. The available information is
determined by the selected map source and the information available in the search
area. See Search for more information. (Navionics only)

Select Ruler to measure the distance between two positions on the view. Press the
ENTER key to select the measurement start point. Move the Joystick to the second
selected position, and press the ENTER key to mark the measurement end point.

Lake List

Lake Name

Find Nearest

Trolling Grid

AIS: All Inactive Select this menu to change all tracked AIS targets to inactive (see AIS and MARPA).

AIS List

MARPA: All Inactive Select this menu to cancel all MARPA targets (see AIS and MARPA).

Select Lake List to search for lakes within a preset range. Humminbird must be selected
as the map source. See Search for more information.

Select Lake Name to open the on-screen keyboard and search for a lake by name.
Humminbird must be selected as the map source. See Search for more information.

Select Find Nearest to search the closest waypoints, routes, and tracks within a preset
range. See Search for more information.

Select Trolling Grid to apply a trolling grid to a position on the Chart View. See Waypoints
for more information.

Select this menu to display a list of all AIS targets within the AIS transmission range
(see AIS and MARPA).

MARPA List Select this menu to display a list of all MARPA targets (see AIS and MARPA).

Clear Lost Targets Select this menu to clear the list of lost targets from view.

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Navigation Menu Overview

Cursor Menu

The Cursor menu is another way to use the touch sceen and mark a waypoint, create a route, or start a search. The Cursor menu is
only available with the 2D Chart View, Sonar Views, or Radar View displayed on-screen.

Open the Cursor Menu

1. Press and hold a position on the Chart View.

Displaying the Cursor Menu

show vessel show cursor

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Navigation Menu Overview

Press and Hold

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WAYPOINTS

aypoints are saved latitude/longitude positions. They mark a position of interest such as your favorite fishing area,

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tructure, or marker buoy. The control head saves the position and allows you to edit the waypoint name, icon, and more

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see Manage your Navigation Data). You can save 10,000 waypoints to the control head.

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Mark Waypoints

Waypoints can be marked at the vessel position or cursor position. To edit the waypoint, see Edit a Waypoint in the Chart View or
Manage your Navigation Data. To display waypoints on the chart as they are marked, see Change the Chart View Overlays.

Mark a Waypoint at the Vessel Position

Touch Screen

1. Tap Chart in the status bar.

2. Select Mark.

3. Select Waypoint.

Mark a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

Touch Screen

1. Press and hold a position on the Chart View.

2. Select Waypoint.

Keypad

1. Press the MARK key twice.

Keypad

1. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position on
the chart.

2. Press the MARK key twice.

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Waypoints

Marking a Waypoint at the Cursor Position

The Mark menu opens when you press the MARK key
or select Mark from the Navigation X-Press Menu.

cursor

Press and Hold

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Move the Joystick

to Activate the Cursor

Press the

MARK key Twice

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ark + Edit Waypoints (on the go)

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If you set the Mark Mode to Mark + Edit, you can edit a waypoint immediately when you mark it in the Chart View. See Manage your
Navigation Data for more information.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Nav Data tool.

3. Under Options, select Waypoints.

4. Select Mark Mode > Mark + Edit.

5. Close the Nav Data tool and display a Chart View on-screen.

When you mark a waypoint, the Waypoint Info menu will be displayed so you can edit the waypoint.

Mark Favorite Waypoints (on the go)

If you set the Mark Mode to Mark Favorites, you can edit a waypoint immediately using your Favorites settings. The waypoints will
be saved to the group you designate. See Manage your Navigation Data for more information.

1. Press the HOME key.

2. Select the Nav Data tool.

3. Under Options, select Waypoints.

4. Select Mark Mode > Mark Favorites.

5. Select the Back icon to return to the previous menu, or press the EXIT key.

6. Select Favorite Settings, and set your favorite icons, colors, group, etc.

7. Close the Nav Data tool and display a Chart View on-screen.

When you mark a waypoint, the Favorites menus will be displayed so you can edit the waypoint using the options you set in

Favorite Settings.

Move a Waypoint in the Chart View

1. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a waypoint on the chart.

2. Press the ENTER key.

3. Select Move.

4. The menu will close. Use the Joystick to move the waypoint to a new position.

5. Press the ENTER key to confirm the new position.

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Edit a Waypoint in the Chart View

1. Tap the waypoint icon to select it. Tap the Waypoint Name.

OR

Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a waypoint icon. Press the ENTER key.

2. Use the Waypoint Info menu to edit the waypoint name, icon, color, and more (see Manage your Navigation Data for more
information).

3. Close: Press the EXIT key.

Editing a Waypoint on the Chart View

waypoint

info menu

waypoint
name

waypoint
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Create a Depth Marker

To save depth information with a waypoint, mark the waypoint at the vessel position. If the waypoint is marked at the cursor position,
the depth information will not be available, but you can enter a depth manually. When Depth Marker is turned on, the Depth Marker
icon is displayed on the Chart View.

1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Mark > Waypoint.

OR

Press the MARK key twice.

2. Select the Waypoint icon on the Chart View.

3. Press the ENTER key.

4. Select Depth Marker. Tap the on/off button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

To change a depth marker back to a waypoint icon, turn off Depth Marker.

NOTE: If the waypoint was marked at the cursor position, select Full Info > Edit Depth. Use the on-screen keyboard to enter a

depth. If you turn on Depth Marker, the depth you enter will be displayed.

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Set the Waypoint Radius and Avoidance

A radius can be set around a selected waypoint. If you select Avoidance, the radius will be highlighted around the waypoint. To receive
an alarm when the waypoint avoidance radius has been crossed, turn on the Waypoint Avoidance Alarm (see Navigation Alarms

verview).

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1. Tap the waypoint icon to select it. Tap the Waypoint Name.

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Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a waypoint icon. Press the ENTER key.

2. Select Full Info.

3. Select Radius, and turn it on.

Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the radius setting.

4. To set the waypoint to avoidance, select Avoidance. Tap the check box, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark to it.

5. Optional: To receive an alarm when the radius has been crossed, turn on Waypoint Avoidance in the Navigation Alarms menu
(Home > Alarms > Navigation > Waypoint Avoidance > On)

Display/Hide a Trolling Grid

The Trolling Grid applies a grid to the Chart View that can be used as a guide when trolling around a specific position. The trolling
grid can be applied to any positon on the chart.

1. Tap a position on the Chart View.

OR

Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position on the Chart View.

2. Tap Chart in the status bar, or press the ENTER key.

3. Select Trolling Grid.

4. Use the menu options to set the grid size and rotation.

Display the Grid: Select Set Grid.

Remove the Grid: Select Remove Grid.

Delete a Waypoint in the Chart View

1. Tap the waypoint icon to select it. Tap the Waypoint Name.

OR

Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a waypoint icon. Press the ENTER key.

2. Select Delete.

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ROUTES

outes link two or more points together to create a path for navigation. A route represents your intended navigation and

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hows the shortest path from each data point to the next. The distance between each route point is a route leg. You can

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ave 50 routes to the control head.

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Route Points are stored latitude/longitude positions that connect to form route navigation.

Route Start Point

Route End Point

WARNING! You should always be aware of your surroundings and watch for any potential obstacles.

Quick Route Navigation

A Quick Route allows you to connect route points and waypoints and start navigation immediately. A Quick Route can be started with
the GO TO key or with the touch screen. Quick Routes can be saved or discarded. To create a saved route, see Create a Saved Route
or Manage your Navigation Data.

Start Quick Route Navigation

Touch Screen

1. Tap Chart in the status bar.

2. Select Go To.

3. Select Quick Route.

4. Tap the chart in the positions where you want to mark a

route point.

Undo Last Route Point: Tap the Back icon.

Cancel Route Creation: Tap the X icon.

5. To start navigation, tap the check icon in the status bar.

Keypad

1. Press the GO TO key.

2. Select Quick Route.

3. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a position or
waypoint. Press the Joystick to mark the first route
point.

4. Repeat Step 3 to connect more than one route point.

Undo Last Route Point: Press the EXIT key once.

Cancel Route Creation: Press and hold the EXIT key.

5. To start navigation, press the ENTER key.

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Marking Route Points with the Touch Screen

start navigationquick route active cancel

undo last

route point

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Tap to Mark

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Routes

Starting Quick Route Navigation with the Keypad

route leg

route point

start navigationquick route active cancel

undo last

route point

show vessel show cursor

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marking a
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Routes

Start NavigationMark Route PointsMove Cursor PositionOpen Go To Menu

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