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  • Page 1 MEGA Live Imaging Operations Guide 532771-1EN_B...
  • Page 2 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 offer an exclusive Service Policy.
  • Page 3 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. APEX™, MEGA Live™, Down Imaging®, Fortrex™, HELIX®, Humminbird®, Minn Kota®, Side Imaging®, SOLIX®, Ultrex™ are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Change the View Color ..........39 1. Power On the MEGA Live Imaging Transducer and the Control Head ..........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Thank you for purchasing the Humminbird® MEGA Live™ Imaging transducer. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to understand MEGA Live Imaging and how to use this Humminbird advanced accessory on the water. Some of the equipment requirements and menu options depend on your control head.

  • Page 6: Mega Live Imaging Sonar

    MEGA Live Imaging Sonar The MEGA Live Imaging transducer deploys into the water with the your Minn Kota® Ultrex™ or Fortrex® trolling motor. See the MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide for more information. Multiple viewing options provided by the included trolling motor shaft mount allow for a view of the area in front of, around, and below your boat.
  • Page 7 Landscape Mode NOTE: The transducer’s performance is affected by such factors as boat speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water conditions, and installation. MEGA Live Imaging Sonar...

  • Page 8: Power On And Confirm Connections

    When the control head detects the MEGA Live Imaging transducer, it will subscribe to it automatically as a sonar source. The related views and menus will be added to the system. Use the following instructions to power on the control head and confirm the MEGA Live Imaging transducer and the optional GPS receiver/compass (heading sensor) are detected by the unit.
  • Page 9 Unconnected: If the MEGA Live icon is listed as Unconnected, check the cable and power connections to confirm they are secure and powered on. Review the installation guide that was included with your MEGA Live Imaging Transducer to confirm it is installed correctly.

  • Page 10: Confirm Gps Reception

    | Confirm GPS Reception Use the instructions in this section to confirm the control head has GPS reception. GPS and a compass (heading sensor) are required to enable the boat icon on the control head with the MEGA Live Imaging transducer. APEX/SOLIX Series 1.
  • Page 11 GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart GPS status icon selected GPS source fix type (detected and active) status bar satellites communicating to GPS (1) monitored satellite (teal) used satellite (yellow) digital readouts 4. Under GPS (1) or GPS (2), select Signal Strength. Signal Strength (bar graph) GPS status icon selected GPS source...
  • Page 12 HELIX Series 1. Press and hold the VIEW key. 2. Select System > GPS Diagnostic View. Confirm that GPS + Heading Sensor (optional) are listed as Connected. See the illustration HELIX Accessory Test. 3. Press and hold the VIEW key. 4.

  • Page 13: Update Software

    Update Software Your control head model may need a software update to work with the MEGA Live Imaging transducer. We recommend that you read the following section completely before starting any software updates. Control Head Required Software: The following control head software version is required to operate the MEGA Live Imaging transducer: Δ...

  • Page 14: Check The Current Software Version

    APEX/SOLIX Series Export Data and Menu Settings Use the instructions in this section before you restore the control head defaults or update software. 1. Install the SD or microSD card into the control head card slot. 2. Press the HOME key. 3.

  • Page 15: Update Control Head Software With An Sd Card

    1. Install a formatted SD or microSD card into the computer card slot. 2. Go to humminbird.com, and click Support > Software Updates. 3. Click on your control head model. The available software updates are listed as downloads under each product. Confirm the file name is for your control head model.

  • Page 16: Update Software With Fishsmart

    Update Software with FishSmart You can use the FishSmart App to download and push software updates directly to your Humminbird control head or accessory. NOTE: Your control head must already be running software release 1.610 or higher for HELIX Series or 3.110 or higher for APEX and SOLIX Series to support this feature.

  • Page 17: Set Up Mega Live Imaging On The Network

    GPS). The control head selects the equipment connected to it as its primary source, but you can choose any compatible source on the network. Make sure to review the MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide to ensure MEGA Live Imaging is set up as the sonar source.

  • Page 18: Helix Series Networking

    selected source turn on/off transducer turn on/off pinging setup menu transducer If you change settings here, it will change the settings across the network. HELIX Series Networking Open the Network Source Setup Dialog Box 1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. NOTE: If a System View is displayed on the screen, you will only need to press the MENU key once to open the Main Menu.
  • Page 19 Select a Sonar Source In addition to the MEGA Live Imaging transducer, you may have another Humminbird transducer connected directly to the control head and/or available in a Humminbird multiple-control head Ethernet network. The sonar source may be auto-populated in the Network Source Setup dialog box, but it is important to confirm that the source selection matches your transducer and frequency preferences.
  • Page 20 Network Source Setup dialog box. NOTE: The availability of beams is determined by the type of transducer that is connected to the control head and your Humminbird model. If a connected transducer is not displayed in the Network Source Setup dialog box, select the Main Menu > Sonar tab >...

  • Page 21: Set Deployment Depth And Installation Type

    If the position of objects on the display are slightly different than what you observe in the environment around you, use these menu options to adjust the display and correct the alignment. See the MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide for more information.

  • Page 22: Start/Stop Mega Live Imaging Operation

    The transducer deploys into the water with the trolling motor. You can then start pinging from the MEGA Live View or from the Menu System. Start Pinging from a MEGA Live View When a MEGA Live Imaging transducer is connected to the control head, the MEGA Live View will be automatically added to the view database. APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1.
  • Page 23 Start Pinging from the Status Bar (APEX and SOLIX only) 1. With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on screen, tap PING OFF on the MEGA Live status bar. Pinging On/Off from the Status Bar (APEX) Start/Stop MEGA Live Imaging...

  • Page 24: Stop Pinging

    Stop Pinging from the Status Bar (APEX/SOLIX only) 1. With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed on the screen, tap PING ON on the MEGA Live status bar. Pinging On/Off from the Status Bar (APEX) Start/Stop MEGA Live Imaging...

  • Page 25: Wet Switch

    The MEGA Live wet switch automatically stops MEGA Live pinging while the transducer is out of the water in order to prevent wear and tear. Your control head will display the following message: MEGA Live Disabled Out of the Water. Out of the Water Notification (HELIX) Out of the Water Notification (APEX) Start/Stop MEGA Live Imaging...

  • Page 26: What's On The Mega Live Imaging Display

    What’s on the MEGA Live Imaging Display MEGA Live Imaging uses its unique transducer to provide an unobstructed view of the water in front of, around, and below your boat. The high-definition beams produce the detailed sonar data that you see on the display. MEGA Live Imaging reveals a variety of recognizable features so that you can interpret the structure and bottom contour, and the following items in this illustration.

  • Page 27: Mega Live Imaging Views

    MEGA Live Imaging Views APEX/SOLIX Series Views When the MEGA Live Imaging transducer is set up on the control head, the MEGA Live View is added to the Favorite Views widget, and additional combo views are available from the Views tool.
  • Page 28 30 percent and the other to fill 70 percent. 1. From the View Options menu, select Split Position. 2. Tap, or use the Joystick and ENTER key, to select an option. 50/50 Split Position (APEX) 30/70 Split Position (APEX) MEGA Live Imaging Views...

  • Page 29: Helix Series Views

    HELIX Series Views When the MEGA Live Imaging transducer is set up on the control head, the MEGA Live View is added to the View Rotation. NOTE: The available views will depend on your control head model and the beams you’ve selected in the Network Source Setup dialog box.

  • Page 30: Mega Live View

    MEGA Live View (APEX) MEGA Live View (HELIX) MEGA Live Imaging Views...

  • Page 31: Mega Live/2D Sonar Combo View

    MEGA Live/2D Sonar Combo View The MEGA Live/2D Sonar Combo View shows sonar information and MEGA Live Imaging information in a combination split screen, where the 2D Sonar View is displayed on the left and the MEGA Live View is displayed on the right.

  • Page 32: Mega Live/2D Zoom Combo View

    (compatible HELIX models in Ice Fishing Mode only) The MEGA Live/2D Zoom Combo View shows sonar information and MEGA Live Imaging information in a combination split screen, where the 2D Sonar View is displayed on the right and the MEGA Live View is displayed on the left.

  • Page 33: Mega Live/Down Imaging Combo View

    MEGA Live/Down Imaging Combo View The MEGA Live/Down Imaging Combo View shows Down Imaging sonar information and MEGA Live Imaging information in a combination split screen, where the Down Imaging View is displayed on the left and the MEGA Live View is displayed on the right.

  • Page 34: Mega Live/2D Sonar/Down Imaging Combo View

    MEGA Live/2D Sonar/Down Imaging Combo View The MEGA Live/2D Sonar/Down Imaging Combo View shows sonar information and MEGA Live Imaging information in a combination split screen. NOTE: This view is not available as a default view on APEX and SOLIX models. To create a custom MEGA Live/2D Sonar/Down Imaging Combo View on an APEX or SOLIX, see APEX/SOLIX Series Views: Create a New View.

  • Page 35: Mega Live/Chart Combo View

    MEGA Live/Chart Combo View The MEGA Live/Chart Combo View shows chart information and MEGA Live Imaging sonar information in a combination split screen, where the Chart View is displayed on the left and the MEGA Live View is displayed on the right.

  • Page 36: Change The Mega Live Mode

    When you change the MEGA Live Mode, you are changing the angle of your transducer. In Down Mode, your transducer is at 0°. As you rotate the mount by hand (see your MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide for more information), each “click” upwards raises your transducer angle by 10°, up to a maximum of 60°.
  • Page 37 When you manually change the MEGA Live Mode, a dialog box will display reminding you to also change the transducer’s installation orientation. For instructions on changing the installation orientation, see your MEGA Live Imaging Installation Guide or visit our Web site at humminbird.com.

  • Page 38: Set The Display Mode

    Set the Display Mode When using your transducer in Down or Forward Mode, you can set the width of the data displayed in Down Mode or select the angle used for Forward mode. APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. With a MEGA Live View or MEGA Live Combo View displayed 1.

  • Page 39: Change The Mega Live View Display Settings

    Change the View Color Change the Color Palette The MEGA Live Imaging X-Press Menu allows you to quickly change the display palette while you fish. NOTE: The palette you choose will be applied to all Mega Live Views in the View database.

  • Page 40: Adjust Sensitivity, Contrast And Range

    When operating in very clear water or greater depths, increase the sensitivity to see weaker returns that may be of interest. Adjust the Contrast setting to accent the light and dark parts of the MEGA Live Imaging data to provide greater definition.
  • Page 41 Sensitivity Decrease the sensitivity to eliminate the clutter from the display that is sometimes present in murky or muddy water. Accents the light and dark parts of the MEGA Live Imaging data to provide greater definition. Contrast When Dynamic Contrast is turned on, the contrast will be automatically adjusted.

  • Page 42: Turn On/Off Persistence

    APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. X-Press Menu: With the MEGA Live View displayed on- 1. X-Press Menu: With a MEGA Live Imaging View displayed screen, press the MENU key once, or tap Sonar (MEGA on-screen, press the MENU key once.

  • Page 43: Turn On/Off Interference Rejection

    Persistence OFF (HELIX) Persistence ON (Low) (HELIX) Turn On/Off Interference Rejection If interference appears on the sonar views from sources such as other networked sonar devices, use Interference Rejection to limit the interference. APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Press the HOME key. 1.
  • Page 44 Select On to display waypoint overlays on the view, or select Off to hide them. 4. X-Press Menu: With a MEGA Live Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 5. Select Range Grid. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor Key to turn it on/off.

  • Page 45: Zoom In/Out

    Zoom In/Out The ZOOM keys allow you to zoom in and out of a selected area based on the cursor position. Activate the Cursor SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Tap a position on the MEGA Live View. 1. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the MEGA Live View.

  • Page 46: Mark And Display Waypoints

    Δ In a MEGA Live/Chart Combo View, you can see where your boat is positioned in relation to a waypoint on the Chart View and in relation to underwater structure in the MEGA Live View (see MEGA Live Imaging Views for more information).

  • Page 47: Start And Stop Recording

    APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Press the HOME key. 1. X-Press Menu: With a MEGA Live Imaging View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select the Record tool. 2. Select Record MEGA Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

  • Page 48: Stop Playback

    APEX/SOLIX Series HELIX Series 1. Tap the view name in the status bar or press the MENU 1. X-Press Menu: With a MEGA Live Imaging View displayed key. on-screen, press the MENU key once. 2. Select Record MEGA Live. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.

  • Page 49: Power Off

    2. Power Off the Transducer Turn off power on the main switch, breaker, or battery switch. NOTE: Powering off the MEGA Live Imaging transducer will be determined by the installation and power connection on your boat. 3. Check the MEGA Live Trolling Motor Mount Check the tension of the trolling motor bracket after initial use and periodically thereafter to ensure that the installation remains stable.

  • Page 50: Contact Humminbird

    Contact Humminbird Contact Humminbird Technical Support 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...

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