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 manufacturing top quality, thoroughly reliable marine equipment. Your Humminbird is designed for trouble-free use in even the harshest marine environment. In the unlikely event that your Humminbird does require repairs, we o er 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 slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or submerged objects.

WARNING! The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit is an aid to navigation designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not to replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.

WARNING! 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 order to understand the full capabilities of your model.

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

NOTE: To purchase accessories 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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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Warnings	2
Introduction	6
Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or Computer	. .7
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
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

Manage your Navigation Data

110

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

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

Manage Tracks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .116

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

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) . . .232 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

Manage your Control Head	264
Update Software	266
Specifications	270
Statements and Acknowledgements	282
Contact Humminbird	288

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INTRODUCTION

The instructions in this manual describe the SOLIX control head operations. For an overview of functions, see the Quick Start Guide included with your product.

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

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

Download the Manual to your Mobile Device

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

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

search for bookmarks key words

panel

(Ctrl + F)

7	Introduction

THE SOLIX CONTROL HEAD

The SOLIX control head includes CrossTouch, which allows you to use both the touch screen and keypad to make selections. Review this section for an overview of touch and keypad functions.

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.

Turn to zoom in and out in Chart View.

Turn to adjust in Radar View.

(Down) Press Function

Press the Rotary dial to open the Favorite Views widget.

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Key	Name	Key Press Function(s)	Key Press Function(s)
	POWER key	Powers on the control head.	Powers off the control head.

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

						Starts a command.
					ENTER key	Selects, or turns on, a setting.	Adjusts menu settings.
						Opens menus.	May vary with the displayed view.
						Opens the Info menu and the Cursor menu.
						Closes an open menu or dialog box.
					EXIT key	Turns o an alarm.	Closes all open submenus and
						Exits Cursor mode.	menus.
						Returns to the last displayed view from the Home screen.
					GO TO &	Opens the Go To menu for navigation functions (see	Screen Snapshot: Saves			the
					Screen		on-screen view		(image). See
						Routes for details).
					Snapshot key		Images Tool.
						Activates the Side Bar (the side bar is highlighted in
						yellow). Use the Joystick to scroll through the side bar
					PANE key	widgets.
						Selects a pane in a multi-pane view (the selected pane
						is highlighted in yellow. See Views.)
					MARK &		Man	Overboard:	Starts	Man
					Man Overboard	Press TWICE to mark waypoints.	Overboard (MOB) Navigation. See
							Man	Overboard	(MOB)	and
					key
							Introduction to Navigation).
					HOME key	Displays the Home screen. See The Home Screen.
					ZOOM In key	Changes the scale of the view to show a closer
						perspective.
					ZOOM Out key	Changes the scale of the view to show a wider view.	Zoom out all the way.

Opens the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and

MENU key operation mode. Returns to the last-used Settings tool tab. See The Menu System.

Press TWICE to open the Settings tool.

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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.

The SOLIX Control Head

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Tap Functions

One Tap	Two Taps
Select (Open): Tap to select (or open) a	Tap the screen twice to zoom in on the
view, tool, widget, menu, or icon.	current display.
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.

Press and Hold

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

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Basic Touch Screen and Keypad Operations

Select (Open) a Tool, Widget, or View

Touch Screen

Keypad

Select

Open

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

Select

Close

tap to close

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Open a View from the Views Tool

Touch Screen

Keypad

Select

Display

tap to open

Open a View from the Favorite Views Widget

Touch Screen

Keypad

Open

Select

tap to open

Display

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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 instructions in this section to install the card.

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

Insert an SD Card

Load 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.

Insert the SD card with the label facing left

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.

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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 o 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 O .

Additional Keypad Option

Press and hold the POWER key.

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GETTING STARTED

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

•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

tools

customizable Home screen		view additional tools
wallpaper (background)

Getting Started

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1 | Review GPS Reception

Use the GPS tool to check the GPS reception. The GPS tool provides two ways to view the satellites communicating with the GPS Receiver. Yellow indicates that the satellite is being used to determine your current position. Teal indicates that the satellite is being 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.

GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart

selected GPS source

fix type

GPS status icon

status bar

satellites communicating to GPS (1)

used satellite (yellow)

monitored satellite (teal)

digital readouts

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

17	Getting Started

Signal Strength (bar graph)

selected GPS source

fix type

GPS status icon

status bar

boat position (latitude/ longitude)

satellites signal strength GPS (1)

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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2 | Check Sensor Reception and Connections

If you’ve connected other separate-purchase equipment to the control head network, such as AIS, Compass/Heading Sensor, Radar, i-Pilot Link, 360 Imaging, and more, use these instructions to confirm the equipment is detected and communicating with the 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	The selected compass/heading sensor is on and heading data is being
		received.
	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.
		The Talon is connected and stowed. Download the Bluetooth Talon
	Bluetooth Talon	Accessory Manual from our Web site at humminbird.com for
		additional Talon status icons.
	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.

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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3 | Start Radar Transmission (connected Radar source required)

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

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

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

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/o button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on.

4 | Pair a Bluetooth supported Mobile Device with the Control Head

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

TE: If you have a Bluetooth Talon or the Bluetooth Wireless Remote (separate purchases required), see the accessory erations manual for each product for pairing instructions. Operations manuals can be downloaded from our Web site at

humminbird.com.

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

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/O : Under Phone, select your phone name and tap the on/o button.

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

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Pairing a Mobile Phone to the SOLIX

Turn paired phone connection

Bluetooth on/off. settings

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 o 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 o notifications, select o .

3.Turn Sounds On/O : Select Sounds. Select on or o .

Review Phone Bluetooth Notifications

View phone notifications on the Home screen.

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5 | Set Alarms

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

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/O : Tap the on/o 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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The available alarms are determined by the connected equipment, so your control head may provide more or less options than the information shown here.

	System	Voltage, Lost Heading (compass/heading sensor required), etc.
	Vessel	Drift Limit, SOG (Speed over Ground), STW (Speed through Water), etc. Also, see Views:
		Understand the Data Box Digital Readouts for more information.
	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	Temp (High) or Temp (Low). To change the Temperature sources, see Installation Information:
		Set up your Humminbird Network.
	Engine	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	Keypad
1. With a view displayed on-screen, touch the screen with	1. Press the HOME key.
two fingers and swipe down.

The SOLIX Home Screen

favorite views widget

Bluetooth notifications (with paired mobile device)

STATUS BAR

time and date

SIDE BAR widgets

TOOLS

	customizable Home screen	select to view additional tools
	wallpaper (background)

OR

Swipe down to open

Press the HOME key

from any view

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Navigate the Home Screen

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

Touch Screen

Open a Tool: Tap the tool icon.

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.

Keypad

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

Opening a Tool

OR

Tap to Select (Open)

Select

Open

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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.

		Select Settings to change general system settings such as the backlight, units of measurement, and
	Settings	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
	Nav Data	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	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
	Alarms	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
	GPS	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)
	Targets	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
	Trip Log	reset, average speed, and trip fuel. You can also reset the trip log to zero and review trend data from
		this tool.
		Required Equipment: GPS receiver (internal or external)
	Timer	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
	Fuel*	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*	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
	Bluetooth	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
	Images	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
	Record	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	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
	Files	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
	Setup Guide	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
	Tides	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
		Select Currents to review information for the nearest current station to your present position. Two graphs
	Currents	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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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/O .

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 the Side Bar	Select a Widget	Open

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Available Side Bar Widgets

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.

Widget Icon	Name	Widget Function
		Allows you to create a list of your favorite views. There are two tabs, which allow
	Favorite Views	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
	Data Bar	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
	Navigation Data Bar	the Data Box Digital Readouts).
		*With a connected i-Pilot Link, this selection will display the i-Pilot Link Navigation
		Data Bar.
	i-Pilot Link*	Displays the i-Pilot Link digital remote.
	Engine Data*	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
	Digital Switching*	settings for your boat’s electrical and connected systems, such as lights, fans,
		horns, bilge, etc.
		See our Web site for compatibility information.
	Talon*	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.
	Audio*	Displays the audio settings for a connected audio accessory.
		*separate purchase accessory

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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

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

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

Tap, or press the POWER key, to open the Power X-Press Menu

Chart View Status Bar Menus

Chart View Status Bar Menus

	chart orientation chart mode			AutoChart Live center vessel show cursor

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

Sonar View Status Bar Menus

Sonar View Status Bar Menus

sonar display frequency SwitchFire™ sonar colors zoom

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

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