Humminbird HELIX 9 Operation Manual page 93

Change the Map Coordinate System (optional)
Use Map Datum to change the map coordinate system used by the control head to match those of a paper map. Almost all electronic
charts use the WGS84 Map Datum and most likely do not require a setting change. (Default = WGS84)
1. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Nav tab.
2. Select Map Datum.
3. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to change the setting.
Apply an Offset to the Map (optional)
Use Set Map Offset to move the chart position on-screen and correct a position error in the cartography. This setting setting applies
to all charts, not just the chart that requires correction.
NOTE: This feature is not available with Humminbird LakeMaster map cards.
1. Display a Chart View on-screen.
2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to the position where the map offset will be applied.
3. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
4. Select Set Map Offset.
5. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
6. Follow the on-screen prompts.
Clear Map Offset: Select Main Menu (Advanced User Mode) > Chart tab > Clear Map Offset.
Select a New Map (optional)
If the installed map card includes additional maps, use the following instructions to display map borders and select a different map.
1. Main Menu: Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
2. Select Map Borders.
3. Select MMC/SD Only or All Visible.
4. Display a Chart View on-screen.
5. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor within the dotted lines of a map border.
6. Press the +ZOOM key repeatedly to display the map details.
See Customize the Chart View: Customize the Chart Detail Level.
Change the Simulation Position (optional)
Simulator mode allows you to save menu settings and navigation data while you learn to use your control head. To start
simulation mode, see Getting Started. To change the simulation position shown on the Chart View, use the following instructions.
Simulation mode is not intended for on the water use. If you are on the water, use Normal mode. See Getting Started for details.
1. Display a Chart View on-screen.
2. Use the Cursor Control key to move the cursor to a position on the view.
3. Main Menu (Advanced User Mode): Press the MENU key twice. Select the Chart tab.
4. Select Set Simulation Position.
5. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
The boat icon will move to the new position.
Clear the Track: Press the MENU key once. Select Clear Current Track.
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