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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Start Radar Transmission

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

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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).

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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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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.

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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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Set Alarms

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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.

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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

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nformation shown here.

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ystem

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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.

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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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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.

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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

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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

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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

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idget Function

ame

N

Favorite Views

Data Bar

Navigation Data Bar

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

Engine Data*

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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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