Humminbird HELIX 5 G2 SERIES Operation Manual page 110

Record and Playback
The Recording feature records active sonar information. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the
recording are available in Playback. You can play a saved recording from the Snapshot and Recording View.
NOTE: A microSD card must be installed in the control head to use the Snapshot and Recording features.
Start Recording
1. Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Select Start Recording. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
File Name: A waypoint will also be created at the boat location, and the recording shares the same file name as the waypoint
(.SON).
Use Different Views: To use different views on the control head and continue recording, press the EXIT key.
Not Available: Taking screen snapshots and playback mode are not available during recording.
Adjust Pings Per Second
For maximum performance during recording, keep the Pings per Second setting on Auto. If there is limited memory on the installed
microSD card, use Pings Per Second to slow the ping rate. However, the recording will capture less sonar detail at a slower ping rate.
1. Display the Screen Snapshot and Recording View on-screen.
2. Press the MENU key.
3. Select Pings Per Second.
4. Press the RIGHT or LEFT Cursor keys to adjust the setting.
Stop Recording
1. X-Press Menu: From any view, press the MENU key once.
2. Select Stop Recording. Press the RIGHT Cursor key.
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