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coastmaster
introduction
Humminbird® CoastMaster™ chart cards are compatible with HELIX®
G3/G3N and G4/G4N control heads with chartplotting capabilities and
all APEX™ and SOLIX® control heads. To review the latest compatibility
information and to download a detailed CoastMaster Chart Card user
guide, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.
This quick start guide and the CoastMaster user guide contain
instructions that apply to your Humminbird control head(s) as follows:
• APEX Series
• SOLIX Series
• HELIX Series
Humminbird CoastMaster Chart Cards
Your control head is compatible with either an SD card or a microSD
card. It is important to note the following guidelines:
WARNING! Do NOT delete or change the contents of your chart card.
Changing the card will permanently damage it.
• Confirm the chart card is locked (see the illustrations below).
• Do not force the card into the slot. The card should click easily into place.
• Do not leave the card slot cover open. Close the slot cover to prevent
water damage to the unit.
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- Page 1 G3/G3N and G4/G4N control heads with chartplotting capabilities and all APEX™ and SOLIX® control heads. To review the latest compatibility information and to download a detailed CoastMaster Chart Card user guide, visit our Web site at humminbird.com. This quick start guide and the CoastMaster user guide contain instructions that apply to your Humminbird control head(s) as follows: •...
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Page 2: Getting Started
4.020 and later HELIX: 2.660 To download the latest software, go to our Web site at humminbird.com and slick Support > Software updates. For complete details about the software update process, see your control head manual. Update the Basemap (HELIX Only) -
Page 3: Using The Status Bar
chart view (apex/solix) chart view (helix) Using the Status Bar (APEX and SOLIX Only) The status bar is located at the top of the screen. It changes to match the on-screen view. You can tap the icons in the status bar to open and close a menu or make a selection. -
Page 4: Set The Water Level Offset
Set the Water Level Offset Your CoastMaster card includes chart data for select inland lakes and rivers. It is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than normal. For example, if you know that the tide is 3 feet lower than normal (or that a lake's water level is down 3 feet), set the Water Level Offset to -3. - Page 5 Set Depth Highlights Highlight deep and shallow waters in Chart View and Chart Combo Views using the following CoastMaster features. Highlight colors are customizable. • Depth Highlights allow you to select up to four depth ranges to be highlighted on the chart.
- Page 6 APEX/SOLIX depth chart object highlight 1 (rock) depth shallow palette water colors highlight chart object (obstruction) contour lines land spot depth label chart object sounding (depth of (harbour facility) label contour) HELIX contour lines landmark drying...
- Page 7 tips for using the map Move Across the Chart APEX/SOLIX: HELIX Press any arrow on the Move the Joystick. 4-Way Cursor Control key. See More on the Chart Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-) to see more of the chart display (contour lines, depth colors, etc.).
- Page 8 CoastMaster Premium: Change Layers If you have a CoastMaster Premium chart card, you can display layers that show aerial imagery or shaded relief in Chart View and Chart Combo Views. The transparency of these layers is customizeable.
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Page 9: Troubleshooting
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Set Simulation Position HELIX: Main Menu > Chart Menu Tab > Set Simulation Position Can I view the Humminbird CoastMaster chart card on my computer? No, the Humminbird CoastMaster chart card is not compatible with your computer. -
Page 10: Warranty
Johnson Outdoors for more information. WARNING: Never format a Humminbird SD card. Formatting the card will permanently erase the map data. Never use a Humminbird SD card to store or transfer data as this may damage the card. - Page 11 Saving data to your chart card will permanently damage it. You can save navigation data to the control head and export it to a blank card. Download the CoastMaster Chart Cards User Guide from our Web site at humminbird.com for more details.
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Page 12: Contact Humminbird
Contact Humminbird Technical Support through our Help Center at https://humminbird-help.johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/en-us or by writing to the address below: Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Social Media Resources: Facebook.com/HumminbirdElectronics Twitter.com (@humminbirdfish) Instagram.com/humminbirdfishing YouTube.com/humminbirdtv...