Page 1 SOLIX Operations Manual 532566-1EN_A...
Page 2: Warnings
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 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.
Page 3 360 Imaging®, AUTOCHART®, AutoChart LIVE™, ChartSelect®, Cross Touch®, Down Imaging®, DualBeam PLUS™, Fish ID+™, Humminbird®, i-Pilot® Link™, LakeMaster®, MEGA Down Imaging™, MEGA Imaging™, MEGA Side Imaging™, Real Time Sonar™, RTS Window™, SI™, Side Imaging®, SmartStrike™, SOLIX™, Structure ID™, SwitchFire®, WhiteLine™, X-Press™ Menu, and ZeroLine Map Card™ are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Autopilot Overview Open the Humminbird Settings Menu ..... 60 Change the Chart View Overlays ......65 Radar Overview Chart and Radar .
Page 5 Set up a NMEA 2000 Network ......222 Set up your Humminbird Network ......231 Change the Network Name .
Page 6: Introduction
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 set up an account, update control head and accessory software, and purchase additional equipment.
Page 7 OBILE EVICE OR The Humminbird manuals for your control head and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or PC. If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed. Download the Manual to your Mobile Device 1.
Page 8: Getting Started
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.
Page 9 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. Getting Started...
Page 10 Review GPS Reception In addition to the sensor icon in the status bar, you can also check the GPS reception status in the GPS tool. 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.
Page 11 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.
Page 12 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.
Page 13 See Radar Overview: Radar Alarms for details. Temp (High) or Temp (Low). To change the Temperature sources, see Installation Information: Temperature Set up your Humminbird Network. Low Fuel, Engine Temp, Oil Level, Coolant Level, Check Engine, etc. To change Engine and Fuel Engine sources, see Installation Information: Set up a NMEA 2000 Network.
Page 14: Touch Screen Overview
OUCH CREEN VERVIEW A summary of the touch screen actions are shown here. The touch screen actions are also determined by the view displayed on the screen. AP OR RESS AND INGER Select a View, Tool, Menu, or Icon: Tap the Switch to 2D or 3D View: With a 2D Chart selection once.
Page 15: Solix Touch Screen And Keypad
SOLIX T OUCH CREEN AND EYPAD SOLIX models allow you to use the touch screen and the keypad to select menus and start actions on the control head. Select a Tool, View, or Menu Touch Screen Keypad Select Open Tap to Select...
Page 16 Adjust a Menu Setting Touch Screen Keypad Press Turn Press and Hold Press and Hold OR Slide Activate the Cursor Touch Screen Keypad Move Zoom In, Zoom Out Touch Screen Keypad Zoom In Zoom Out Pinch In/Out SOLIX Touch Screen and Keypad...
Page 17: Solix Control Head
The functions for each key are described here. To apply the key functions, see each section of this manual. You can also use the touch screen to replace key functions. See SOLIX Touch Screen and Keypad for more information. ENTER OWER KEY Press the POWER key to power on the control head.
Page 18 See Man Overboard (MOB) and Introduction to Navigation for details. HOME Press the HOME key to display the Home screen. The Home screen allows you to access Settings, Alarms, Views, and Tools for the control head. See The Home Screen for details. SOLIX Control Head...
Page 19: Sd Card Slots
SD C LOTS 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). Load Maps SD C LOTS Insert an SD card with the label facing left. SD cards can be used to load additional charts, import/export navigation data, save screen snapshots, import/export menu settings, and more.
Page 20: The Home Screen
CREEN The Home screen is the main control center for your control head. Use the Home screen to access the control head settings, alarms, favorite views, and tools. The tools available on the Home screen are determined by the equipment attached to the control head network.
Page 21 Main Settings Select Settings to change general system settings such as the backlight, units of measurement, and 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 Alarms to view the alarm log, mute alarm sounds, and set the alarms for the individual applications.
Page 22 Tools Bar The Tools bar on the Home screen allows you to manage the control head operations. When you connect an accessory to the control head, a related tool may also be displayed here. 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).
Page 23 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 Files to update the software for the control head or connected accessories.
Page 24 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 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.
Page 25: The Menu System
YSTEM The SOLIX provides menu options that change with the application, on-screen view, and the operations mode. Open Settings The Settings tool provides main menu settings for the control head. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Tap Settings. Use the Joystick to select Settings. Press the ENTER key.
Page 26 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.
Page 27 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.
Page 28 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 Press On/Off Button Touch Screen Keypad Press Slider...
Page 29 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 name field the cursor right or left deletes a single character starts a new line uppercase uppercase deletes all text...
Page 30 Tips for Using the 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.
Page 31 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.
Page 32: Views
IEWS There 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 Favorites bar or from the Views tool. You can also create a new view, edit views, and customize the Favorites bar. To add a view to the Favorites bar, or to remove a view, see Add or Remove the View from the Favorites Bar.
Page 33 Displaying a View from the Favorites Bar Favorites bar Favorites bar See More: Swipe or use the Joystick Tap to Select Select Open Views...
Page 34 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. You can also edit the Favorites bar from the Views tool. 1.
Page 35 Views Tool return to selected group star = favorite Home screen close status bar groups available views Options: select to create a new view Tap to Select Select Open Views...
Page 36: Edit The On-Screen View
DIT THE CREEN You 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 View Options menu provides additional editing options. 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...
Page 37 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 Display a Data Bar. Chart View with Data Overlays Displayed 1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the view (or pane) name in the status bar, or press the MENU key once.
Page 38 Change the Data Boxes 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.
Page 39 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.
Page 40 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 Heading and waves, the boat is often traveling in a slightly diﬀerent direction Vessel than its heading.
Page 41: The View Options Menu
PTIONS The View Options menu provides options to edit the selected view. You can open the View Options menu from the on-screen view or from the Views tool on the Home screen. The menu options vary slightly. For example, if you open the View Options menu from an on- screen view, you can also edit the data bar from the menu.
Page 42 Open the View Options Menu from the Views Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select the Views tool. 3. Press and hold the view you want to edit. Use the Joystick to select a view. Press the MENU key. 4.
Page 43: Create A New View
REATE A Follow the instructions in this section to create a new view from a blank template. 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.
Page 44 Edit the View Layout and Application 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.
Page 45 Adding Applications to the Template applications tab preview window selected pane save applications selected application Tap to Select Select a Pane Select an Application Views...
Page 46 Change the View Name (Views Tool) 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. Add or Remove the View from the Favorites Bar To rearrange the order of views in the Favorites bar, see Views: Rearrange the Views in the Favorites Bar.
Page 47: Set Up An Instrument View
ET UP AN NSTRUMENT The SOLIX control heads provide Instrument Views in a variety of combinations to display on-screen. You can use the standard Dashboard Instrument View or Engine Instrument View. You can also customize the gauges, data boxes, and ranges.
Page 48 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.
Page 49: Chart Overview
The selected map source also 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. 2D Chart View (Humminbird) X-Press Menu orientation menu...
Page 50: Map Source
(separate purchase required). Humminbird is the default map source, but you can change the map source at any time. When you install an SD card, the control head automatically chooses the best map to display. If you install more than one SD card, you can choose which map source you want to use.
Page 51 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.
Page 52 Set up Humminbird 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 map, or you can install an SD chart card with additional Humminbird LakeMaster features.
Page 53 Set up Navionics 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.
Page 54 2D Chart View (Navionics) dynamic tides/currents icon symbols chart boundary Chart Overview...
Page 55: Navigation Alarms Overview
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) off course...
Page 56 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 Chart View, but you won’t receive an alert if the vessel crosses it.
Page 57 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 if the radius is crossed.
Page 58 Turn on the Alarm 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.
Page 59: Man Overboard (Mob)
(MOB) VERBOARD As soon as you know that you have a man overboard (MOB), you should activate Man Overboard navigation to maximize the chances for a successful rescue. Man Overboard navigation marks the approximate point where the person went overboard and starts continuous navigation toward the Man Overboard waypoint.
Page 60: Customize The Chart View
UMMINBIRD ETTINGS When Humminbird LakeMaster 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.
Page 61 Adjust the Depth Range and Colors NOTE: Humminbird must be selected as the map source to enable this feature. 1. From the Humminbird Settings menu, select the settings shown in the table below. depth colors depth highlight contour interval Depth Colors Turn on Depth Colors and adjust the range for depth shading in the Chart Views.
Page 62 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.
Page 63 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.
Page 64 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. NOTE: Navionics must be selected as the map source to enable this feature.
Page 65: Change The Chart View Overlays
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...
Page 66: Chart And Radar
Radar Overview for more information. 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.
Page 67: Change The Chart Mode
HANGE THE HART AVIONICS ONLY Use the instructions in this section to switch the Chart View from 2D to 3D. NOTE: Navionics must be selected as the map source to enable this feature. Change the Chart Mode Touch Screen Keypad 1.
Page 68: Introduction To Navigation
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.
Page 69: Navigation Menu Overview
The same menus are also opened by pressing the MARK key, GO TO key, or ENTER key. 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.
Page 70: Mark Menu
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 menu. Open the Mark Menu 1. Touch Screen: Select Mark from the Navigation X-Press Menu. Keypad: Press the MARK key.
Page 71 Go To Menu Options Select Quick Route to mark quick route points and start navigation. See Routes for more Quick Route information. Nav Data Open the Nav Data tool to select saved navigaton data and start navigation. Open the on-screen keyboard to enter a latitude/longitude position. Select Go To to start Lat/Long navigation to the position.
Page 72: Info Menu
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.
Page 73 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. Select Lake List to search for lakes within a preset range. Humminbird must be selected Lake List as the map source.
Page 74: Cursor Menu
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.
Page 75: Waypoints
AYPOINTS Waypoints are saved latitude/longitude positions. They mark a position of interest such as your favorite ﬁshing area, structure, or marker buoy. The control head saves the position and allows you to edit the waypoint name, icon, and more (see Manage your Navigation Data). You can save 10,000 waypoints to the control head. Mark Waypoints Waypoints can be marked at the vessel position or cursor position.
Page 76 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 Move the Joystick Press the Press and Hold to Activate the Cursor MARK key Twice Waypoints...
Page 77 Mark + Edit Waypoints (on the go) 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.
Page 78 Edit a Waypoint in the Chart View 1. Tap the waypoint icon to select it. Tap the Waypoint Name. 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).
Page 79 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 Overview).
Page 80: Routes
OUTES Routes link two or more points together to create a path for navigation. A route represents your intended navigation and shows the shortest path from each data point to the next. The distance between each route point is a route leg. You can save 50 routes to the control head.
Page 81 Marking Route Points with the Touch Screen quick route active start navigation cancel undo last show vessel show cursor route point Tap to Mark Route Points Routes...
Page 82 Starting Quick Route Navigation with the Keypad undo last quick route active start navigation cancel show vessel show cursor route point route point cursor marking a route leg route point Open Go To Menu Move Cursor Position Mark Route Points Start Navigation Routes...
Page 83 Change Route Order During Navigation 1. During navigation, tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To. Press the GO TO key. 2. Select one of the following menu options: Restart Course: Resets navigation to start from the current vessel position to the next point in the route. Next Point: Skips to the next point in the route.
Page 84 Program a Position and Start Navigation Use the instructions in this section to enter a latitude/longitude position and start navigation to it. Start Navigation to a Latitude/Longitude Position 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Go To. Press the GO TO key. 2.
Page 85 Creating a Saved Route with the Keypad creating a saved route save route cancel undo last show vessel show cursor route point cursor marking a route point waypoint Open Mark Menu Move Cursor Position Mark Route Point Save Routes...
Page 86 Edit a Route in the Chart View 1. Tap the route to select it. Tap the Route Name. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a route on the chart. Press the ENTER key. 2. Use the Route Info menu to edit the route name, color, and more (see Manage your Navigation Data for more information). 3.
Page 87: Search
4. To start navigation to your selection, press the GO TO key. Search for a Lake If Humminbird is selected as the map source, you can search for lakes in the area. 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Info.
Page 88 Find the Nearest Navigation Data Use the Find Nearest menu to search for the closest waypoints, routes, and tracks. 1. Tap Chart in the status bar. Select Info. Press the ENTER key. 2. Select Find Nearest. 3. Select Waypoints, Routes, or Tracks. 4.
Page 89: Tracks
RACKS A track is a collection of track points that contains the vessel’s detailed position history at set intervals. The Current Track shows the position history since the control head was powered on. Record Track must be turned on to enable this feature (see Record a Track).
Page 90 Save the Current Track Use the following instructions to save the current track and start a new track. 1. Tap a track start point or end point. Tap the Track Name. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a track start point or end point. Press the ENTER key. 2.
Page 91 Edit a Track in the Chart View 1. Tap a track start point or end point. Tap the Track Name. Use the Joystick to move the cursor to a track start point or end point. Press the ENTER key. 2. Edit the track name, style, color, and more from the Track Info menu. 3.
Page 92: Manage Your Navigation Data
ANAGE YOUR AVIGATION Use the Nav Data tool to manage your saved waypoints, routes, tracks, and groups. You can edit your saved navigation data and start navigation from this tool. Open the Nav Data Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2.
Page 93: Manage Waypoints
Manage Waypoints Edit a Waypoint 1. Under Lists, select Waypoints. 2. Press and hold a waypoint. Select Info. Use the Joystick to select a waypoint. Press the ENTER key. 3. Edit the waypoint using the options in the Waypoint Info menu. To see the complete list of options to edit the waypoint, select Full Info.
Page 94 Change the Mark Mode for New Waypoints When you mark a waypoint, the control head assigns an alphanumeric name that can be edited from the Nav Data tool. Use these instructions to change how the control head marks a waypoint, allowing you to mark and edit waypoints as you go, or mark waypoints and edit them with your favorite settings.
Page 95 Create Favorite Settings If you’ve selected Mark Favorites as the Mark Mode for waypoints, use the instructions in this section to preset your favorite icon, color, depth marker, default group, and whether the waypoint is visible or hidden. When you mark a waypoint, you will be given the menu options from your favorite settings to edit the waypoint.
Page 96: Manage Routes
Delete a Waypoint 1. Under Lists, select Waypoints. 2. Tap a waypoint or use the Joystick to select it. 3. Press the ENTER key. 4. Select Full Info. 5. Select Delete. Navigate to a Selected Waypoint 1. Under Lists, select Waypoints. 2.
Page 97 Selected Route with Route Points selected route routes selected selected route and preview window summary Delete a Route Point Touch Screen Keypad 1. Under Lists, select Routes. 1. Under Lists, select Routes. 2. Tap a route to open it and display its route points. 2.
Page 98: Manage Tracks
Delete a Route This menu option is not available while the selected route is being navigated. 1. Under Lists, select Routes. 2. Press and hold a route. Select Delete. 1. Use the Joystick to select a route. Press the ENTER key. 2.
Page 99 Record a Track When Record Track is turned on, the control head will save the current track. If you power oﬀ the control head and then power on the control head at a diﬀerent position, there might be gaps in the track. If Record Track is turned oﬀ, the track will not be displayed on the Chart View, and the track will not be recorded or saved.
Page 100 Edit a Saved Track 1. Under Lists, select Tracks. 2. Press and hold a track. Select Info. Use the Joystick to select a track. Press the ENTER key. 3. Edit the saved track using the options in the Track Info menu. To see the complete list of options to edit the track, select Full Info.
Page 101: Manage Groups
Manage Groups Use Groups to organize your navigation data (waypoints, routes, and tracks) in one set. Some anglers prefer to group their navigation data by trip, ﬁsh-type, body of water, or time of day. Default Group: Your navigation data is saved to My Data, the default group for your control head. You can create new groups and save new navigation data to them.
Page 102: Delete All Navigation Data
2. Select a category. Follow the on-screen prompts to conﬁrm the deletion. Import/Export Navigation Data The SOLIX allows you to export your waypoints, routes, and tracks, so you can view the data on your personal computer. You can also import your navigation data.
Page 103: Autochart Live Overview
ZeroLine Map Card for unlimited mapping. ZeroLine Map Card: To purchase a ZeroLine Map Card and download the accessory guide, visit our Web site at humminbird.com. More Information: Visit our Web site for informational videos.
Page 104: Prepare The Control Head For Mapping
| Set the Map Source AutoChart LIVE can be used when Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics is set as the map source. When you install a map card, the map source is changed automatically to match the SD card map source. If your control head has two cards installed, you can choose which map source you want to use.
Page 105 7. Press and hold the EXIT key to close the menu system. 8. If there are additional control heads on your boat with a 2D transducer, conﬁrm that they are not pinging while you are mapping. There should be only one 2D transducer pinging on your boat during the recording process. | Confirm Digital Depth and GPS Fix 1.
Page 106 4. Select Recording Sources. Tap 2D Sonar, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark to the box. 5. Press the EXIT key. 6. Select Start Recording. NOTE: For more information, see Sonar Recording. Also, visit our Web site at humminbird.com to purchase AutoChart PC and download the manual. AutoChart LIVE...
Page 107: Record Your Custom Map
2. R ECORD YOUR USTOM While recording your custom map, Chart View will display the depth contour data in real time. Bottom hardness and vegetation will be recording at the same time, however, the data is not displayed in real time on the Chart View. 1.
Page 108: Stop Recording
Collecting Data for your AutoChart LIVE Map depth boat icon contour lines (black lines) depth map in progress current track (red line) depth map scale 3. S ECORDING Use the instructions in this section to stop recording. Your map is automatically saved to the control head (internal) or to the ZeroLine Map Card if it is installed.
Page 109: Correct Data
ORRECT If you see an irregularity in the data (such as lost depth), it can be corrected. Recording must be turned oﬀ while you correct the data. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap Chart in the status bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 110: Display The Autochart Live Map
ISPLAY THE HART You can make changes to the AutoChart Live map during recording or after you’ve saved your map. You can also view bottom hardness or vegetation data, and you can customize how the data is displayed. Display/Hide your Custom Map The custom map can be displayed or hidden while you are recording or after the map is saved.
Page 111 Display the AC Live Color Bar The AC Live Color bar allows you to display the palette icon for AutoChart Live or Bottom Type. You can use this icon to see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
Page 112: Adjust The Map Display Settings
DJUST THE ISPLAY ETTINGS Use the AutoChart Live Options menu to adjust the depth range, contour interval, and map position. You can also change the color palette and shading. Some of the menu options in this section may be displayed in other parts of the menu system so that you can access them quickly. No matter where you make the change, the control head will update the setting across the system.
Page 113 Change the Highlight Color If you’ve set the Depth Highlight and Depth Highlight Range in the Humminbird Settings menu (Chart X-Press Menu > Humminbird Settings), and it is not easy to see with the AutoChart Live color palette you’ve selected, you can change the Highlight Color. See Customize the Chart View for more information.
Page 114 Change the Shallow Color If you’ve set the Shallow Water Highlight in the Humminbird Settings menu (Chart X-Press Menu > Humminbird Settings), and it is not easy to see with the AutoChart Live color palette you’ve selected, you can change the Shallow Color. See Customize the Chart View for more information.
Page 115 If the water level has not changed (normal), turn oﬀ Water Level Oﬀset. Add Humminbird Chart Settings If Humminbird is set as the map source, you can add Depth Colors, Shallow Water, etc. to your AutoChart LIVE map. See Customize the Chart View: Adjust the Depth Range and Colors for more information.
Page 116: Customize The Bottom Hardness Display Settings
2. Select Bottom Hardness. 3. Adjust the Transparency: Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. Displaying the Bottom Hardness Layer (Map Source: Humminbird) Hide Bottom Hardness 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Hardness Layer. Tap, or press the ENTER key, to remove the check mark from the box.
Page 117 2. Select Min Hardness. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. 3. Select Max Hardness. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. Adjusting the Bottom Hardness Range (Map Source: Humminbird) AC Live Color Bar NOTE: Use the AC Live Color Bar icon see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
Page 118 Color bar and is aﬀected by the Min Hardness and Max Hardness settings. See Adjust the Hardness Range for more information. 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Hardness Options. 2. Select Hardness Color. 3. Select a palette. Changing the Bottom Hardness Colors (Map Source: Humminbird) AutoChart LIVE...
Page 119: Customize The Vegetation Display Settings
2. Select Vegetation. 3. Adjust the Transparency: Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. Displaying the Vegetation Layer (Map Source: Humminbird) Hide Vegetation 1. From the AutoChart Live menu, select Vegetation Layer. Tap, or press the ENTER key, to remove the check mark from the box.
Page 120 2. Select Min Vegetation. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. 3. Select Max Vegetation. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to adjust the setting. Adjusting the Vegetation Hardness Range (Map Source: Humminbird) AC Live Color Bar NOTE: Use the AC Live Color Bar icon see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
Page 121 2. Select Vegetation Color. 3. Select a palette. Changing the Vegetation Colors (Map Source: Humminbird) NOTE: Use the AC Live Color Bar icon see the selected palette and, from left to right, the AutoChart Live depth range (low to high), Bottom Hardness range (soft to hard), or Vegetation range (soft to hard).
Page 122: Mosaic Live Overview
• To understand how 360 Imaging works, review the manual that is included with the transducer. When recording the Mosaic, you should have only one Side Imaging sonar source pinging on your boat. To select a Side Imaging sonar source or conﬁrm pinging, see Set up your Humminbird Network: Select Sonar Sources. PEN THE OSAIC 1.
Page 123 Record and Save a Mosaic When you record a Mosaic, the control head displays the data as an overlay on the Chart View. If you are planning to use AutoChart PC, start a sonar recording before you start recording your Mosaic (see Sonar Recording). The Mosaic must be saved when you are ﬁnished recording or before you power oﬀ...
Page 124: Customize The Mosaic Live Display
USTOMIZE THE OSAIC ISPLAY You can display or hide a Mosaic, and you can adjust the Mosaic Live display settings while it is being recorded or when it is loaded on the Chart View. Display/Hide the Mosaic Live Overlay Use the instructions in this section to display or hide the Mosaic overlay. You can also adjust the transparency. 1.
Page 125 Change the Palette The Palette menu changes the colors used to display the Mosaic. The palette can be changed while a Mosaic is being recorded, or it can be applied to a saved Mosaic on the Chart View. 1. From the Mosaic Live menu, select Mosaic Options. 2.
Page 126 Turn on/off Gain Correct Turn on Gain Correct to automatically tune the transducer signal and ﬁlter any clutter that may show up in the Mosaic Live data. 1. From the Mosaic Live Menu, select Mosaic Options. 2. Select Gain Correct. 3.
Page 127 Turn on/off Contour Mode Contour Mode controls how the water column is displayed in the Mosaic. The location of a target in the Mosaic is inﬂuenced by the Contour Mode setting. For more information, see Customize the Side Imaging View: Turn on/oﬀ Contour Mode. When Contour Mode turned oﬀ, the water column is displayed on the view.
Page 128: Autopilot Overview
UTOPILOT VERVIEW The Humminbird autopilot (SC 110) connects to the control head network. The Humminbird autopilot system requires a separate purchase. For additional autopilot products and equipment, visit our Web site at humminbird.com. SC 110 Humminbird Autopilot Nav Mode with Chartplotter Input...
Page 129 Send Navigation Data to the Autopilot When a route is started from the control head, it will communicate with the autopilot to tell it which way to turn to get on course. The Autopilot Navigation menu must be turned on to enable this feature on the control head. navigation menu Enable Autopilot Navigation...
Page 130: Radar Overview
• Humminbird CHIRP Radar • Humminbird Radar: RH 44, RH 45, AS 12RD2KW, and AS 21RD4KW NOTE: To configure the Humminbird radar after installation or equipment repair, see Installation Information: Configure Humminbird Radar. Humminbird CHIRP radar does not require configuration.
Page 131: Radar Transmission Settings
1. Tap the top, right corner of the status bar. Press the POWER key. 2. Humminbird CHIRP Radar: Under Radar, select Oﬀ. Humminbird Radar: Select Radar Transmit > Oﬀ. 3. Power Oﬀ: Turn oﬀ the power source from the breaker or switch.
Page 132 Select the Radar Mode (Humminbird CHIRP Radar only) For optimum radar operation, select the radar mode for your current environment and weather. See the instructions below. 1. With a Radar View displayed on the screen, tap Radar in the status bar, or press the MENU key.
Page 133 Set up Timed Transmission Settings Set up Timed Transmission Settings: Humminbird CHIRP Radar 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Radar. 4. Select Timed Transmit, and turn it on. 5. Select Transmit Cycles. Select the number of cycles that the radar will transmit during Timed Transmission mode.
Page 134: Adjust The Transmission Range
DJUST THE RANSMISSION ANGE The scanner transmission range can be adjusted from the X-Press Menu or by pressing the +/- ZOOM keys. The range setting aﬀects all the Radar Views in the control head. The control head will default to the largest chosen area from all of the Radar Views. Adjust the Range with the Keypad 1.
Page 135: Radar Alarms
ADAR LARMS When an alarm is turned on, it will use the control head’s default setting to provide an alert, and you can also adjust the settings used to trigger an alarm. If you will be tracking targets with MARPA or AIS, see AIS and MARPA. Turn on Radar Alarms 1.
Page 136 Set the Guard Zone If you turned on the Guard Zone alarms in the Alarms tool, use this section to display the Guard Zone and adjust the settings that will trigger the alarm. The settings in this section are optional. You can turn on the Guard Zone alarms and receive alerts using the control head default settings.
Page 137 Setting the Guard Zone Sector (Keypad) Radar X-Press Menu sensor status icons guard zone (shaded area) 1st guard zone cursor position marking 2nd guard zone position Select a Position Confirm Radar Alarms...
Page 138: Customize The Radar View
USTOMIZE THE ADAR The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the Radar View, or you can customize it with your preferences. See Views for more information. PEN THE ADAR REFERENCES The Preferences menu allows you to set the Radar View orientation, vessel oﬀset, and display colors. For more information about view preferences, see Views.
Page 139 Change Radar Display Colors The Radar Colors menu changes the palette used to display radar returns. The Background Colors menu changes the color of the background on Radar Views. 1. From the Preferences menu, select Radar Colors or Background Colors. 2.
Page 140: Change The Radar View Overlays
HANGE THE ADAR VERLAYS Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In a Radar View, you can display or hide range rings, range symbols, the compass ring, north indicator, and EBL/VRM readout box. You can also display or hide vessel data, AIS and MARPA targets, navigation data, and the data overlay.
Page 141 Display the Data Overlay 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 Views: Display a Data Bar. For more information about data overlays, see Views. 1.
Page 142: Adjust Radar Signal Settings
DJUST ADAR IGNAL ETTINGS Use the settings in this section to ﬁlter the returns on the display or increase the amount of returns on the display. Adjust the Gain Setting Use the Gain setting to adjust the sensitivity of the radar. Increase the gain to see more targets on the view, and decrease the gain to reduce the clutter caused by rain or snow.
Page 143 Adjust the Color Gain Setting (Humminbird CHIRP Radar only) Use Color Gain to adjust the contrast of the radar returns on the display. 1. With a Radar View displayed on-screen, tap Radar in the status bar. Press the MENU key.
Page 144: Ebl/Vrm
EBL/VRM Use EBL (Electronic Bearing Range) and VRM (Variable Range Ring) to measure the distance and bearing between any two targets on the Radar View. The EBL and VRM can be set as a pair, and you can set two pairs. The marker is tied to the center of the vessel. As the vessel’s position and heading move, the EBL/VRM also moves.
Page 145 Edit an EBL/VRM 1. With a Radar View displayed on-screen, tap Radar in the status bar. Press the MENU key. 2. Select EBL/VRM. 3. Under EBL/VRM, select Adjust. 4. Use the Joystick to move the cursor until it is positioned over the chosen EBL/VRM intersection. 5.
Page 146: Navigation In Radar View
AVIGATION IN ADAR You can mark waypoints and start navigation from the Radar View. See Introduction to Navigation for more features and information. NOTE: To display navigation data on the Radar View, see Change the Radar View Overlays: Display Navigation Data. Mark a Waypoint There are a variety of ways to mark a waypoint in the Radar View.
Page 147 Start Navigation There are a variety of ways to start navigation in the Radar View. The basic instructions are shown here. See Introduction to Navigation for more features and information. Start Quick Route Navigation Touch Screen Keypad 1. Tap Radar in the status bar. 1.
Page 148: Ais And Marpa
MARPA AIS and MARPA allow the control head to display targets on the Chart and Radar Views. While AIS and MARPA share many of the same menus and functions, some of the requirements and operations are diﬀerent for each feature. AIS: Targets within the AIS VHF transmission range are displayed on Chart and Radar Views.
Page 149 Turn on MARPA Alarms For a MARPA target to be detected, the radar must be transmitting and a return must be identiﬁed as a target. The settings in this section are shared with Radar. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Alarms. 3.
Page 150: Ais And Marpa Display Settings
MARPA D ISPLAY ETTINGS Display AIS and MARPA Targets Use the following instructions to display AIS or MARPA Targets on the Chart View or Radar View. NOTE: If Automatic AIS Tracking is turned on, but you do not see AIS targets on the chart and Radar Views, use these instructions to make sure targets are set to display in the Overlays menu.
Page 151 Set Target Display Settings In both AIS and MARPA, when a target is identiﬁed, it is displayed on the screen with an icon that indicates the target’s safety status. You can set defaults for how the targets will display on the screen. 1.
Page 152: Ais Overview
AIS O VERVIEW When an AIS is connected to the control head network, targets within the AIS VHF transmission range are displayed on the Chart and Radar Views. An AIS and compass/heading sensor are required to enable this feature. The AIS tracks up to 100 targets at once. The AIS also exchanges information with the targets, including vessel identiﬁcation, position, course, and speed.
Page 153 AIS Filter Settings You can also control how many AIS targets are shown on the view by adjusting the ﬁlter settings. Turn on/off Range Filter If Range Filter is turned on, targets are displayed from your vessel to the distance you set. Targets outside of the range will not be displayed.
Page 154 AIS Targets Each target is represented by an icon that indicates the vessel type. The color of the target icon is determined by the AIS Target Type shown on the AIS List. The target type shows its status with the following shapes and additional color details. For example, the Cargo Target appearance will change depending on its status, and whether it is moving or anchored, as shown in the following table: Underway Icon...
Page 155 Track AIS Targets You can turn on tracking for all targets. You can also select individual targets and turn tracking on or oﬀ. Turn on/off Automatic AIS Tracking When Automatic AIS Tracking is turned on, all AIS targets are tracked within the equipment’s capabilities. When Automatic AIS tracking is turned oﬀ, all AIS targets are not tracked, but you can still track targets individually (see Track a Selected Target).
Page 156 Start Navigation to a Selected Target Start navigation to a selected target using the following instructions. See Introduction to Navigation for more features and information. Start Navigation to a Selected Target Touch Screen Keypad 1. With a Chart View or Radar View displayed on-screen, 1.
Page 157 Open the AIS Target List The AIS List is based on the last available transmission calculation and includes the targets’ name, MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity, Distance, Bearing, SOG, and Class. The AIS List can be opened in the Targets tool, or it can be opened in the Chart and Radar Views.
Page 158 Display the AIS Data for a Selected Target (Targets Tool) 1. From the Home screen, select the Targets tool. 2. Under Lists, select AIS. 3. Tap a target or use the Joystick to select it. Review the summary information in the dialog box (see the illustration AIS Target Data Received).
Page 159: Marpa Targets
MARPA T ARGETS Use MARPA to track targets on the Radar View. A compass/heading sensor must be attached to the control head network to enable MARPA, and the radar must be transmitting (see Radar Overview). If an AIS is connected, then AIS targets will also be displayed on the Radar View.
Page 160 Radar View with MARPA Targets Displayed orientation menu close cursor sensor status icons MARPA target MARPA target Press and Hold Move the Cursor to Press the Joystick a Radar Return a Radar Return to Acquire Target MARPA...
Page 161 Cancel Tracking for a Selected Target 1. Select a target from the Radar View, Chart View, or Targets tool. 2. Tap the target name, or press the ENTER key. 3. Select Cancel Target. Cancel Tracking for all Targets (X-Press Menu) Use the instructions in this section to cancel tracking from the X-Press Menu.
Page 162 Open the MARPA Target List Open the MARPA List from the Targets Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select the Targets tool. 3. Under Lists, select MARPA. Open the MARPA List from a View 1. With a Chart View or Radar View displayed on-screen, tap Chart or Radar in the status bar. Select Info. Press the ENTER key.
Page 163 Display the MARPA Data for a Selected Target 1. With a Chart View or Radar View displayed on-screen, tap the target. Tap the target name. Use the Joystick to select a target. Press the ENTER key. The dialog box will display the ID, SOG (Speed over Ground), COG (Course over Ground), CPA (Closest Point of Approach), and TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach).
Page 164: Sonar Overview
To purchase transducers and black box sonar equipment, visit our Web site at humminbird.com. The SOLIX control head supports digital CHIRP sonar. Digital CHIRP sonar (2D CHIRP, Side Imaging CHIRP, and Down Imaging CHIRP) allows you to use multiple frequency ranges, either individually or blended together. Analog sonar (2D DualBeam PLUS, Side Imaging, and Down Imaging) uses single frequency ranges.
Page 165 CHIRP MEGA Side Imaging Sonar (XM 14 20 MSI T) CHIRP MEGA Side Imaging sonar provides Side Imaging sonar, Down Imaging sonar, and DualBeam PLUS sonar on the control head. 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86° 86°...
Page 166: Sonar Setup
The selected transducer must be pinging to enable the views. When you connect a transducer to a black box sonar or to the SOLIX control head, the transducer will be detected in the network automatically. The best sonar source will be chosen and start pinging automatically.
Page 167: Sonar Alarms
ONAR ALARMS Before you start navigating and ﬁshing with your control head, set up sonar alarms. A functioning transducer must be attached to the control head or selected as the transducer source on the network to enable all sonar functions. Turn on Sonar Alarms 1.
Page 168: Sonar Overview
2D S ONAR VERVIEW PLUS TRANSDUCER REQUIRED As the boat moves, the unit charts the changes in depth on the display to create a proﬁle of the bottom contour. The 2D Sonar View displays the sonar return intensity with diﬀerent colors. Strong returns often result from rocky or hard bottoms (compacted sediment, rocks, fallen trees), while weaker returns often result from soft bottoms (sand, mud), vegetation, and small ﬁsh.
Page 169: Customize The 2D Sonar View
2D S USTOMIZE THE ONAR The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the 2D Sonar View, or you can customize it with your preferences. See Views for more information. 2D S PEN THE ONAR REFERENCES The Preferences menu allows you to set the sonar mode, zoom mode, return palette, background color, bottom view, and...
Page 170 Set the Zoom Mode The Zoom Mode sets the zoom commands to magnify the full pane or the cursor selection. See Use Cursor and Zoom in Sonar Views to apply the zoom features. 1. From the Preferences menu, select Zoom Mode. 2.
Page 171 Select Bottom Line to display the depth reading from the Depth Source as a line, either from Bottom Line the selected transducer or another digital depth source. See Set up your Humminbird Network for details about selecting sources. 2D Sonar...
Page 172 Display the RTS Window The RTS Window plots the depth and intensity of a sonar return. It updates at the fastest rate possible for depth conditions and shows only the returns from the bottom, structure, and ﬁsh that are within the transducer beam. When you use the cursor to review sonar history, the sonar history will pause, but the RTS Window will continue to display sonar returns in real time.
Page 173 2D Sonar View (Split Dual Mode) with RTS Window and Fish ID+ Turned On fish depth fish depth number number fish icon fish icon (83 kHz (200 kHz beam) beam) RTS Window set to A-Scope 2D Sonar...
Page 174: Change The 2D Sonar View Overlays
2D S HANGE THE ONAR VERLAYS Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In the 2D Sonar View, you can display the following: depth lines, depth range, a color bar for the selected palette, temperature graph, beam frequency label, and data overlays. Digital readout data can be displayed as an overlay, and it can be displayed in the data bar.
Page 175: Adjust 2D Sonar Display Settings
2D S DJUST ONAR ISPLAY ETTINGS The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. You can also mark a particular depth and control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menu options allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting.
Page 176 Adjust Display Settings 1. With a 2D Sonar View displayed on-screen, tap Sonar (2D) in the status bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Sensitivity, Contrast, or Chart Speed. 3. Press and hold the slider, or turn the Rotary dial, to adjust the setting. Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies.
Page 177 Change the SwitchFire Mode SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the view. 1. With a 2D Sonar View displayed on-screen, tap Sonar (2D) in the status bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select SwitchFire. 3. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode. SwitchFire: Clear Mode SwitchFire: Max Mode Tap to open the SwitchFire menu in the status bar.
Page 178 If there are multiple beams available in a transducer, you can display individual frequencies on the 2D Sonar View. See Installation Information: Set up your Humminbird Network, Select Sonar Sources and Set up or Change Transducer Settings for details. 1. With a 2D Sonar View displayed on-screen, tap the frequency menu in the status bar.
Page 179 2D Sonar View Tap to open the SwitchFire menu in the status bar. frequency menu Press and Hold Tap to Select to Change the Setting Adjust Beam Sensitivity Your control head model may allow you to adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies. The available frequencies are determined by your control head model and the installed transducer.
Page 180: Side Imaging Overview
MAGING VERVIEW MAGING RANSDUCER EQUIRED Side Imaging beams “illuminate” the bottom contour, structure, and ﬁsh. The side beam coverage is very thin from front to back, yet very wide from top to bottom. The bottom composition determines the intensity of the sonar return, and upward slopes that face the transducer reﬂect sonar better than downward slopes that face away from the transducer.
Page 181 Side Imaging View, variations in the width of the water column show variations in the distance to the bottom as the vessel passes over. For Best Side Imaging Performance • Vessel Speed: 2 to 6 mph • Straight line navigation • Minimum turning time and wave turbulence Also, see humminbird.com for tutorials and Side Imaging videos. Side Imaging...
Page 182: Customize The Side Imaging View
USTOMIZE THE MAGING The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the view, or you can customize it with your preferences. See Views for more information. PEN THE MAGING REFERENCES The Preferences menu allows you to select a beam to display, set the zoom mode, return palette, and turn on Contour Mode and SI Navigation.
Page 183 Turn on/off Contour Mode Contour Mode controls how the water column is displayed in the Side Imaging Views. When Contour Mode turned oﬀ, the water column is displayed on the view. The location of a target on the display is based on the slant range to the target. When Contour Mode is turned on, the bottom is graphed at a constant point on the display, regardless of changes in depth.
Page 184: Change The Side Imaging View Overlays
HANGE THE MAGING VERLAYS Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In the Side Imaging View, you can display the following: boat icon, range lines, range intervals, side label, frequency label, and data overlays. To turn on the data bar, see Views: Display a Data Bar. For more information about data overlays, see Views.
Page 185: Adjust Side Imaging Display Settings
DJUST MAGING ISPLAY ETTINGS The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, sharpness, and range as you ﬁsh. You can also mark a particular range, and you can control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menu options allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting.
Page 186 Change the SwitchFire Mode SwitchFire controls how the sonar returns are displayed in the view. 1. With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap Sonar (SI) in the status bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select SwitchFire. 3. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode. Choose Clear Mode to see less clutter and more ﬁsh size accuracy on the display.
Page 187 If there are multiple beams available in a transducer, you can display individual frequencies on the view. See Installation Information: Set up your Humminbird Network, Select Sonar Sources and Set up or Change Transducer Settings for details. 1. With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap the frequency menu in the status bar.
Page 188: Down Imaging Overview
MAGING VERVIEW MAGING RANSDUCER OR MAGING RANSDUCER EQUIRED The images you see on the Down Imaging display are produced using sonar technology. Each time the unit pings, a strip of data representing all the echoes received by the transducer are put together on the display to form the image that you see. Like traditional 2D Sonar, the sonar history scrolls left across the screen.
Page 189: Customize The Down Imaging View
USTOMIZE THE MAGING The settings in this section are optional. You can use the default settings for the view, or you can customize it with your preferences. See Views for more information. PEN THE MAGING REFERENCES The Preferences menu allows you to set the palette, zoom mode, and bottom line. For more information about view preferences, see Views.
Page 190 Add a check mark to Bottom Line to display the depth reading from the Depth Source as a line, either from the selected transducer or another digital depth source. See Set up your Humminbird Network for details about selecting sources.
Page 191: Change The Down Imaging View Overlays
HANGE THE MAGING VERLAYS Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In the Down Imaging View, you can display the following: depth range, beam frequency label, and data overlays. Digital readout data can be displayed as an overlay, and it can be displayed in the data bar.
Page 192: Adjust Down Imaging Display Settings
DJUST MAGING ISPLAY ETTINGS The X-Press Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity and range as you ﬁsh. You can also mark a particular depth, and you can control how fast the sonar history scrolls across the screen. The menu options allow you to see more or less of the sonar returns from the transducer beams as you adjust each setting.
Page 193 Adjust Display Settings 1. With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap Sonar (DI) in the status bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Sensitivity, Contrast, Chart Speed, or Sharpness. 3. Press and hold the slider, or turn the Rotary dial, to adjust the setting. Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies.
Page 194 If there are multiple beams available in a transducer, you can display individual frequencies on the view. See Installation Information: Set up your Humminbird Network, Select Sonar Sources and Set up or Change Transducer Settings for details. 1. With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap the frequency menu in the status bar.
Page 195: Use Cursor And Zoom In Sonar Views (2D, Si, Di)
URSOR AND OOM IN ONAR IEWS (2D, SI, DI) You can use the cursor in the 2D Sonar, Side Imaging, and Down Imaging Views. With the cursor activated, you can magnify sonar returns on the view to get a closer look. NOTE: To display the 2D Sonar View in Split Zoom mode, see Customize the 2D Sonar View: Change the Sonar Mode.
Page 196 Using Cursor Zoom Mode (2D Sonar View) show cursor exit cursor selection magnified magnification location level of cursor in sonar frequency history label (2D and DI only) Tap to Activate Pinch out to Magnify Move the Joystick Press the + ZOOM key to the Cursor the Selection to Activate the Cursor...
Page 197: Navigation In Sonar Views (2D, Si, Di)
AVIGATION IN ONAR IEWS (2D, SI, DI) To mark waypoints and start navigation, the control head must have a GPS ﬁx from a connected or internal GPS receiver. The navigation menus can be accessed from the X-Press Menu, touch screen, and the keypad. Mark a Waypoint You can mark a waypoint on the Sonar Views using the keypad or touch screen.
Page 198 Navigate to a Position Use the instructions in this section to start navigation to a position in the Sonar Views. See Introduction to Navigation for more information about these features. Start Navigation Touch Screen Keypad 1. Press and hold a position on the Sonar View. 1.
Page 199: Sonar Recording
ONAR ECORDING Use the Sonar Recording menu to record active sonar information. Sonar recordings are saved to an installed SD card, and you can play your saved sonar recordings from the Recordings tool. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available.
Page 200: Images Tool
MAGES The Images tool displays the screen snapshots saved to the control head or to the installed SD cards. You can edit, rename, copy, and delete a screen snapshot. You can also view your saved screen snapshots (JPG ﬁles) as a slide show. Take a Screen Snapshot Use the screen snapshot feature to take a picture of the on-screen view.
Page 201 Sort Screen Snapshots 1. From the Images tool, select Settings. 2. Select Sort Options. 3. Select a sort option to sort by Name, Date, or File Type. To view the images from newest to oldest, select Reverse Order. Tap the on/oﬀ button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on. Screen Snapshot Settings Screen snapshots are automatically saved to the control head as JPG ﬁles.
Page 202 Create a Waypoint with Screen Snapshot If you turn on Create Waypoint in the Images tool, each time a screen snapshot is taken, the waypoint position will be saved. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select the Images tool. 3. Select Settings. 4.
Page 203 Display Screen Snapshots and Slideshow When you select a saved screen snapshot (JPG ﬁle) from the Images tool, you can display it in full-screen using the touch screen or keypad. Using the Touch Screen with a Saved Screen Snapshot start close slideshow Previous...
Page 204 Set up the Slideshow Screen snapshots and pictures from your camera’s SD card can be displayed in a slideshow. You can use the control head default settings to play the slide show, or you can set the slideshow to loop or shuﬄe. 1.
Page 205 Edit Screen Snapshots The Images Options menu allows you to edit the name and review the ﬁle information for the selected screen snapshot. You can also copy screen snapshots to another save location or delete them. Change a Screen Snapshot Name 1.
Page 206: Installation Information
This section includes information that may be required to connect new equipment or a new accessory to the control head. There are several conﬁgurations available for your SOLIX control head. You can network control heads, connect accessories to an Ethernet network, connect to a NMEA 2000 network, and add transducers to your system through black box sonar.
Page 207: Set Up Or Change Transducer Settings (Optional)
PTIONAL When you connect a transducer to a black box sonar or to the SOLIX control head, the transducer will be detected in the network automatically. The best transducer source will be chosen and start pinging automatically. If you connect an accessory transducer to the network, the unit will recognize the new transducer.
Page 208 If the selected transducer (sonar source) includes more than one beam, you can select which beam will be displayed in the sonar view. The beams selected in this menu aﬀect all units that are sharing the sonar source. See Set up your Humminbird Network: Select Sonar Sources for details.
Page 209 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select CHIRP Sonar. 4. Under 2D CHIRP, select 2D CHIRP Frequency Select. 5. Select a frequency. See the Frequency Select Options tables on the following pages. To access all beams in the 2D Sonar View, but view individual frequencies on diﬀerent control heads, select Auto, Medium, or Medium/High Frequency.
Page 210 Select and Display Frequencies for the Side Imaging View (optional, CHIRP MEGA SI models only) Use the instructions in this section to choose a frequency that will be used for the Side Imaging View. QUICK TIP! You can also select this menu on the status bar and in the X-Press Menu in Side Imaging View. 1.
Page 211 WARNING! If an accessory transducer is installed, confirm it is configured in the control head. See Set up or Change Transducer Settings for details. For information about accessory transducers, visit our Web site at humminbird.com. Adjust the CHIRP Frequency Spectrum (2D CHIRP, SI CHIRP, DI CHIRP) 1.
Page 212 Setting the 2D CHIRP Frequency Spectrum set the frequency spectrum for each beam Turn On/Off CHIRP Sonar To view digital CHIRP sonar, CHIRP must be turned on. To view single frequency sonar, turn CHIRP oﬀ. You can also adjust the single frequency range.
Page 213 Use SI Orientation to switch how the Side Imaging beams are displayed on the Side Imaging View. This menu option can be used if the port and starboard beams are reversed during installation, which might be the case if a transducer is installed incorrectly. For further assistance, contact Humminbird Customer Service. 1. Press the HOME key.
Page 214: Configure Humminbird Radar (Installation And Repair Only)
WARNING! The features in this section affect the performance of the radar and should only be adjusted by a qualified radar technician. CAUTION! Before the radar settings are adjusted, or before the SOLIX software are updated or restored to system defaults, export the radar installation settings. See Export Radar Installation Settings.
Page 215 For best results, run the tuning while there are targets within range, so it will be easier to review the data and make adjustments. WARNING! The radar should only be tuned under very limited circumstances. Contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468 before tuning the radar.
Page 216 3. Tap the Back icon, or press the EXIT key. WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, 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.
Page 217 Export Radar Installation Settings 1. Install a formatted SD card into the SD card slot. 2. Press the HOME key. 3. Select the Files tool. 4. Under Export, select Radar Installation. 5. Select a save location. Import Radar Installation Settings 1.
Page 218: Configure The Control Head
When the SOLIX control head equipment and accessories are installed, the Setup Guide provides the prompts to guide you through conﬁguring the unit. When you attach new hardware to the control head after it has been conﬁgured, the unit will detect the new hardware and provide additional prompts to add the equipment to the system.
Page 219 Sensor Port Connections (GPS and NMEA 0183) When equipment is connected to the control head, the equipment and its data will be detected automatically. You can also manually select data, set the data oﬀset, baud rate, and NMEA output sentences from the Sensor Port submenus. The available menus are determined by the attached equipment.
Page 220 NMEA 0183 Message Description Input Output • Waypoint Arrival Alarm • Heading/Track Controller (Autopilot) Sentence “B” Bearing-Origin to Destination • • Bearing & Distance to Waypoint - Great Circle Bearing & Distance to Waypoint - Rhumb Line • • • Depth Below Transducer Depth •...
Page 221 7. Under AutoPilot, select APB. Tap the check box, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark to it. 8. To enable all modes of the SC 110 with the SOLIX control head, select the NMEA Output sentences as shown in the following table.
Page 222: Set Up Anmea 2000 Network
When equipment is connected to the control head, the equipment and its data will be detected automatically. You can also manually select equipment and set the data oﬀset. The available menus are determined by the attached equipment. NOTE: Humminbird recommends that the NMEA 2000 network be installed by a certified NMEA 2000 technician. See NMEA.org for details.
Page 223 NMEA 2000 Network Devices Selected Manually Turn off Auto-Select selected device devices detected but not selected NMEA 2000 Network Devices Selected Automatically Turn on Auto-Select devices detected and selected on the NMEA 2000 network NMEA 2000 Setup...
Page 224 Set NMEA 2000 Data Offsets 1. From the NMEA 2000 Sensor port menu, select Data Oﬀsets. 2. Select a device. 3. Tap the on/oﬀ slider, or press the ENTER key, to turn it oﬀ. 4. Press and hold the slider, or press and hold the ENTER key, to set the oﬀset amount. NMEA 2000 Data Offset Turn off the slider to manually adjust...
Page 225 NMEA 2000 Messages (PGN) The following NMEA 2000 input/output messages are available when NMEA 2000 is turned on and the related NMEA 2000 equipment is detected and selected as a source. Message (PGN) Description Input Output 059392 ISO Acknowledgement • •...
Page 226 NMEA 2000 AIS Messages (PGN) The following NMEA 2000 input/output messages are available when NMEA 2000 is turned on and an AIS is detected and selected as a source on the NMEA 2000 network. Message (PGN) Description Input Output 129038 Class A Position Report •...
Page 227 Engine 1 Source Auto-Configured Engine (1) is selected When Auto- Configure is turned on, the control head assigns numbers to each engine automatically. Instance 0 = Engine 1 Source Change the Engine Source Assignments The instructions in this section are optional and allow you to change which engine is assigned as the Engine 1, Engine 2, or Engine 3 source in the control head.
Page 228 Set up Fuel Tanks The Setup Guide provides prompts to set up the fuel tanks in the system, and it assigns a source number to each fuel tank. If a NMEA 2000 fuel tank sensor and a fuel ﬂow rate sensor are installed, the control head can display fuel levels automatically. If only a fuel ﬂow rate sensor is installed, you need to set up the fuel tanks manually to manage fuel levels.
Page 229 Setting up Fuel Tanks Manually settings select Manual select Fuel Capacity to enter data manually Displaying the Fuel Tool Open the Fuel Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select the Fuel tool. Refill the Tank(s) The menu options in this section are determined by the Fuel Management Mode (Manual or Automatic). See Set the Fuel Tank Capacity for more information.
Page 230 Change the Fuel Tank or Fuel Flow Source Assignments The instructions in this section are optional and allow you to change which fuel tank is assigned as the Tank 1, Tank 2, or Tank 3 source in the control head. You can also use these instructions to change the fuel ﬂow rate Sensors (Fuel Flow) assignments. The menu options are determined by the type of sensors installed.
Page 231: Set Up Your Humminbird Network
UMMINBIRD ETWORK When the Humminbird network is fully installed, conﬁgure the network so the control heads and equipment are synchronized across the network. Depending on your network conﬁguration, your options may include sources from remote control head(s), NMEA 0183, Ethernet, and NMEA 2000.
Page 232 When a transducer is ﬁrst connected to the control head or network (through black box sonar or additional Humminbird control heads), it will be detected by all control heads in the network. The SOLIX control head selects the transducer connected to it as the primary sonar source.
Page 233 The transducer you select on the Down Imaging tab will provide the data for the Down Imaging Views and related digital readouts. The transducer you select on the Side Imaging tab will provide the data for the Side Imaging Views and related digital readouts. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 234 When you turn on/oﬀ pinging or change the transducer settings, all control heads sharing the transducer are aﬀected. selected source turn on/off transducer setup turn on/off pinging menu transducer If you change settings here, it will change the settings across the network. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 235 You can also manually change which GPS receiver is the selected source for GPS (1) or GPS (2). For example, if you’ve connected an external GPS receiver to the SOLIX control head, you can assign it to GPS (1), so the control head will use it as the primary source (instead of the internal GPS receiver).
Page 236 4. Select Data Sources. 5. Select a Data Category, and select the data type under that category. 6. Select Auto-Conﬁgure. Tap the on/oﬀ button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it oﬀ. 7. Select a source from the list. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 237: Change The Network Name
1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Network. 4. Select Network Info. 5. Select Rename Network. Use the on-screen keyboard to change the control head name. 6. Select Save. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 238 The sources you select will provide the data for the related digital readouts and more, depending on your selection. In the illustration above, see Information about the Selected Source. The Temp 1 digital readout data is provided by the Temp (1) source. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 239: Manage Your Control Head
ANAGE YOUR ONTROL Many of the control head settings can be accessed from the Settings tool (General Menu) or from the Power X-Press Menu in the status bar. Open the Settings Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3.
Page 240 WARNING! Humminbird is not responsible for the loss of data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups, snapshots, 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.
Page 241: Update Software
OFTWARE As you build your Humminbird network, it is important to keep your control head and accessories software up to date. Accessories such as i-Pilot Link, 360 Imaging, SM3000 (Sonar Black Box), and Ethernet Switches are updated through the SOLIX control heads.
Page 242 1. Install the SD card into the PC card slot. 2. Go to humminbird.com, and select My Humminbird to sign in to your account. 3. Select the My Equipment tab. The available software updates are listed as Downloads under each registered product.
Page 243 Update Software Automatically 1. Press the POWER key. Follow the on-screen prompts to start normal mode on the control head. 2. Install the SD card with the software ﬁle(s) into the control head card slot. 3. A dialog box will display to start the software update. To start the control head software update, select Install.
Page 244 | Update Accessories Accessory software is updated from the Files tool, and the process is similar to updating the control head software. It is important to review the following tips: • Update the control head and accessories in the order they appear on the software update list in the Files Tool. Sonar Black Boxes (SM3000) and Ethernet Switches must be updated individually on the software update list.
Page 245: Specifications
Power Output (MAX) ............. . 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition, and slope.
Page 246 Recommended Fuse ................SOLIX 12: 5 Amps (slow blow) SOLIX 15: 7.5 Amps (slow blow) IPX Rating .
Page 247 Power Output (MAX) ............. . 500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) NOTE: Humminbird verifies maximum stated depth in saltwater conditions, but actual depth performance may vary due to transducer installation, water type, thermal layers, bottom composition, and slope.
Page 248 SOLIX 12 Control Head Measurements SOLIX 12 In-Dash Mount (separate purchase required) Width 13.8" (350.5 mm) Height 8.2" (208.5 mm) Depth 1.2" (30.5 mm) SOLIX 12 Gimbal Mount Width 13.8" (350.5 mm) Height 8.7" (221 mm) Depth 4.8" (122 mm)
Page 249 SOLIX 15 Control Head Measurements SOLIX 15 In-Dash Mount (separate purchase required) Width 16.5" (419.9 mm) Height 10.1" (256.5 mm) Depth 1.2" (30.5 mm) SOLIX 15 Gimbal Mount Width 16.5" (419 mm) Height 10.5" (266.7 mm) Depth 4.8" (122 mm)
Page 250: Statements And Acknowledgements
TATEMENTS AND CKNOWLEDGEMENTS ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT: It is the intention of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. to be a responsible corporate citizen, operating in compliance with known and applicable environmental regulations, and a good neighbor in the communities where we make or sell our products.
Page 251 Eufaula, AL 36027 *NOTE: A copy of the libxml++ software is not required to upgrade your fishing system. The Humminbird application software and control head include a separate service warranty. Please see humminbird.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 252 Eufaula, AL 36027 *NOTE: A copy of the Linux operating system is not required to upgrade your fishing system. The Humminbird application software and control head include a separate service warranty. Please see humminbird.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 253 Navionics WARNINGS: The electronic chart 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 information needed for the safety of navigation, and as always, the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
Page 254 Eufaula, AL 36027 *NOTE: A copy of the Qt software is not required to upgrade your fishing system. The Humminbird application software and control head include a separate service warranty. Please see humminbird.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 255 FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Page 256: Contact Humminbird
ONTACT UMMINBIRD Contact Humminbird Customer Service in any of the following ways: Web site: humminbird.com E-mail: service@humminbird.com Telephone: 1-800-633-1468 Direct Shipping: Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula, AL 36027 USA Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Social Media Resources: Facebook.com/HumminbirdElectronics...

Humminbird SOLIX Operation Manual

Warnings

Introduction

Getting Started

Touch Screen Overview

SOLIX Touch Screen and Keypad

SOLIX Control Head

SD Card Slots

The Home Screen

The Menu System

Views

Chart Overview

Introduction to Navigation

Navigation Menu Overview

Waypoints

Routes

Search

Tracks

Manage Your Navigation Data

Autochart LIVE Overview

Mosaic Live Overview

Autopilot Overview

Radar Overview

AIS and MARPA

AIS Overview

MARPA Targets

Sonar Overview

Sonar Overview

Side Imaging Overview

Down Imaging Overview

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

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

Sonar Recording

Images Tool

Installation Information

Manage Your Control Head

Update Software

Specifications

Statements and Acknowledgements

Contact Humminbird

Quick Links

Related Manuals for Humminbird SOLIX

Summary of Contents for Humminbird SOLIX

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