Page 1 XPLORE, APEX SOLIX Operations Manual 532793-2EN_A...
Page 2: Warnings
The electronic chart in your Humminbird unit 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 of the current information needed for the safety of navigation, and the captain is responsible for their prudent use.
Page 3 APEX™, AutoChart®, AutoChart® LIVE, ChartSelect®, CoastMaster®, Cross Touch®, Down Imaging®, DualBeam PLUS™, Dual Spectrum™, Fish ID+™, Humminbird®, Humminbird Basemap™, LakeMaster®, MEGA 360 Imaging®, MEGA Imaging™, MEGA Down Imaging™, MEGA Down Imaging+™, MEGA Live Imaging™, MEGA Side Imaging™, MEGA Side Imaging+™, Real Time Sonar™, RTS Window™, SI™, Side Imaging®, SmartStrike™, SOLIX®, Structure ID™, SwitchFire®, WhiteLine™, XPLORE™, X-Press™...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Manage Routes ........111 Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or Computer . . 7 Manage Tracks .
Page 5 Set up a NMEA 2000 Network ......192 Set up your Humminbird Network ......201 Manage your Fish Finder Speciﬁcations...
Page 6: Introduction
Raptor, AIS, NMEA 2000 GPS Heading Sensor, Ethernet Switch, Advanced GPS Wireless Remote, etc. require a separate purchase. To install each accessory, use the installation guide provided with it, or download the guide from our Web site at humminbird. johnsonoutdoors.com.
Page 7: Using Humminbird Manuals On Your Mobile Device Or Computer
Using Humminbird Manuals on your Mobile Device or Computer The Humminbird manuals for your ﬁsh ﬁnder and accessories can be downloaded to your mobile device or computer. If you prefer to use a hard copy for reference, this manual may be printed.
Page 8: Fish Finder Overview
Fish Finder Overview The XPLORE, APEX and SOLIX ﬁsh ﬁnders includes CrossTouch, which allows you to use both the touch screen and keypad to make selections. Review this section for an overview of touch and keypad functions. XPLORE keypad microSD card slots touch screen APEX keypad...
Page 9: Keypad Functions For Xplore
SOLIX keypad SD or microSD card slots touch screen Keypad Functions for XPLORE The functions for each key are described here. To apply the key functions, see each section of this manual. Cursor Pad Move Functions Move to select a view, tool, widget, or menu. Move to activate and/or move the cursor across the displayed view.
Page 10 Name Key Press Function(s) Key Press Function(s) HOME key Displays the Home screen. See The Home Screen. Opens the X-Press Menu for the on-screen view and MENU key operation mode. ZOOM In key Changes the scale of the view to show a closer perspective. Increases a selected setting.
Page 11: Keypad Functions For Apex And Solix
Keypad Functions for APEX and SOLIX The functions for each key are described here. To apply the key functions, see each section of this manual. Joystick (APEX and SOLIX Only) Move Functions (Down) Press Functions Move to select a view, tool, widget, or Open your selected view, tool, widget, menu.
Page 12 Name Key Press Function(s) Key Press Function(s) Powers on the ﬁsh ﬁnder. POWER key Powers oﬀ the ﬁsh ﬁnder. During operation, this key opens the Power X-Press Menu. Starts a command. ENTER key Selects, or turns on, a setting. May vary with the displayed view. Opens menus.
Page 13: Touch Screen Functions
Touch Screen Functions The touch screen actions are also determined by the view displayed on the screen. Using the Touch Screen Swipe Functions One Finger Swipe (vertical) Two Finger Swipe Browse Menus: Scroll through a menu or list With a view displayed on-screen, touch the (up or down).
Page 14 Tap Functions One Tap Two Taps Select (Open): Tap to select (or open) a view, Tap the screen twice to zoom in on the tool, widget, menu, or icon. current display. Activate the Cursor: Tap a position on the view once. Press and Hold Functions Pinch Press and Hold...
Page 15 Adjust a Menu Setting Touch Screen Keypad XPLORE APEX/SOLIX Press and Hold OR Slide Turn Close a Tool or Menu Touch Screen Keypad XPLORE APEX/SOLIX Press to close. Press and hold to close all menus and sub-menus. tap to close Fish Finder Overview...
Page 16: Sd Card Slots
SD Card Slots Your ﬁsh ﬁnder may be compatible with an SD or microSD card (separate purchase required). Use it to update software, add detailed charts to your ﬁsh ﬁnder, import/export navigation data, and save sonar recordings and screen snapshots. Use the instructions in this section to install the card.
Page 17: Power On/Off
Power On/Off Power On 1. Press the POWER key. 2. When the ﬁrst view is displayed on the screen, the ﬁsh ﬁnder is ready for operation. NOTE The ﬁrst time the ﬁsh ﬁnder is powered on, and after each software update, a Welcome dialog box is shown. Select Start Normal Mode to continue to the Setup Screen.
Page 18: Getting Started
Getting Started The procedures in this section describe how to get started with your ﬁsh ﬁnder: ∆ review GPS reception ∆ check connected accessories and sensors ∆ pair the ﬁsh ﬁnder to the One-Boat Network App. ∆ set alarms See your ﬁsh ﬁnder installation guide and the quick start guide included with your XPLORE, APEX or SOLIX to conﬁgure the unit for ﬁrst time setup.
Page 19 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 20 Signal Strength (bar graph) selected GPS source fix type boat position (latitude/ longitude) satellites signal strength monitored GPS (1) satellite (teal) and strength level used satellite (yellow) and strength level digital readouts Signal Strength (GPS 1/GPS 2): displays vertical bar graphs indicating the satellite signal strengths with the respecting CNO (Carrier-to-Noise) value (0 to 60).
Page 21 Trolling motor is connected, enabled, and actively navigating. The Talon is connected and stowed. Download the Talon Accessory Bluetooth Talon Manual from our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com for additional Talon status icons. The Raptor is connected and stowed. Download the Raptor Accessory Bluetooth Raptor Manual from our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com for...
Page 22 If you have a Bluetooth compatible trolling motor or shallow water anchor (separate purchases required), see the accessory operations manual for each product for pairing instructions. Operations manuals can be downloaded from our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com. WiFi or cellular data must be enabled on your mobile device.
Page 23: Set Alarms
Forget Device If you are having any issues with your connection, forget the device on both the phone and the ﬁsh ﬁnder and start the pair process over. Forget Device on the Phone 1. Apple iOS: Open the phone’s Bluetooth menu, and next to the ﬁsh ﬁnder's name under My Devices, tap the information icon. Google Android: Open the phone’s Bluetooth menu, and next to the control head’s name under Available Media Devices, tap Settings.
Page 24: Change System Settings
See Sonar Overview: Sonar 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 25: Update Software
Update Software As you build your Humminbird network, it is important to keep your ﬁsh ﬁnder and accessories software up to date. Accessories such as the NMEA 2000 GPS Heading Sensor, Advanced GPS Wireless Remote, MEGA 360 Imaging, MEGA Live2 Imaging, and Ethernet Switches are updated through the ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 26 4 | Update Fish Finder Software Supplies: In addition to your Humminbird equipment, you will need a PC with Internet access and a blank 32 GB SD or microSD card (depending on your Humminbird model). When you install the SD card with the software ﬁle, the ﬁsh ﬁnder will detect the update and provide an automatic prompt to install the software.
Page 27 2. Tap Network + Updates. 3. Tap Download Update next to the Humminbird device you want to update. The download progress is displayed on the screen. You can also tap More Options icon (...) next to the device you want to update, and then tap Download Update. Use this menu to pause or cancel the download (Apple iOS only).
Page 28 ∆ The Advanced GPS Wireless Remote has separate software updates for the controller and remote. After the software is updated on the control head, you must go to the remote and initiate the download of the remote software to the remote itself. See your Advanced GPS Wireless Remote manual for details.
Page 29: The Home Screen
The Home screen is the main control center for your ﬁsh ﬁnder. Use the Home screen to access the settings, navigation data, views, favorites, and other tools. ∆ Tools and views available on the Home screen are determined by the equipment attached to the Humminbird Network. ∆ Favorite views can be saved for quick access and customized views can be created.
Page 30 Navigate the Home Screen Use the touchscreen to select an option from the Home screen. Icon Function Name Select Views to access the complete set of views available on your ﬁsh ﬁnder. You Views can edit views, create your own views, and save your favorite views. See Views for more information.
Page 31 The tool shows the satellites in the area, the positions, and the signal strength for each one. 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) Home Screen...
Page 32 Icon Function Name Select Record to start a sonar recording or select a save location. You can also watch a sonar recording from the perspective of a 2D, SI, or DI View, depending Record on the capabilities of your model. See Sonar Recording for more information. Required Equipment: transducer Select Targets to manage AIS and MARPA targets.
Page 33: The Menu System
The Menu System The Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Tap Settings.
Page 34 Top Bar The Top Bar is located at the top of each View screen. It changes to match the on-screen view and operation mode. In the following illustration, the information in the Top Bar corresponds with the Chart View displayed on-screen. You can tap an icon in the Top Bar to open a menu, return to the Home screen, close a menu, or make a selection.
Page 35: Open An X-Press Menu
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 36 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 Cursor pad or Joystick to select it. 2. Adjust the setting or start an action using the touch screen or keys. See Tips for Changing a Menu. Menu Navigation top bar return to Home screen...
Page 37: On/Off Button
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 38 Pick List or Check Box Keypad Touch Screen XPLORE: Use the Cursor Pad to make a selection and then press the ENTER key. APEX/SOLIX: Use the Joystick to make selections. Tips for Using the On-Screen Keyboard Use the on-screen keyboard to rename the ﬁsh ﬁnder in the network, edit your navigation data, and more. arrows move name field the cursor...
Page 39 Close a Menu When you close a menu, your settings are saved until you change them again or until the ﬁsh ﬁnder defaults are restored. close 1. Back: Tap the Back icon to close the current menu and go back back one level in the menu system.
Page 40 Side Bar Widgets The Side Bar includes widgets that allow you to quickly access your favorite views, data bars, and digital remotes for networked accessories, like the Advanced GPS Wireless Remote, Talon and Raptor. The Side Bar is set to be minimized. Tap the Side Bar to view the widgets and tap the Pin icon to keep the Side Bar open. See Edit the On-Screen View: Turn the Side Bar On/Oﬀ.
Page 41 Available Side Bar Widgets When you connect an accessory to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, a related widget may also be displayed in the Side Bar. Icon Function Name Allows you to create a list of your favorite views. There are two tabs of favorite Favorite Views views.
Page 42: Views
Views 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 Views tool or from the Favorites tool. You can also create a new view, edit views, and customize your favorite views list. Display a View from the Views Tool The Views tool includes the complete database of available views for your ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 43 Display a View from the Favorites Tool The Favorites tool displays all of your saved favorite views for your ﬁsh ﬁnder. Use the Favorites tool to edit your favorite views at any time. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Tap the Favorites tool. 3.
Page 44 Save a View to the Favorites Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Open the Favorites tool. 3. Tap an open box or select Edit. 4. Tap a View Group. 5. Tap a View to display. 6. Favorites seen on the Home Screen and within the Side Bar are the same. Saving a New Favorite View Views...
Page 45 Display a View from the Favorites Side Bar 1. With a View displayed on screen, tap the Favorites icon in the Side Bar. 2. Tap a view to display. Opening a View from the Favorite Views Widget Save a Favorite View to the Side Bar 1.
Page 46: Create A New View
Create a New View Customize your own view using the New View tool. Use the New View tool to change the type of data that is displayed in the view and how many panes are displayed. 1. Press the HOME key. 2.
Page 47: The View Options Menu
The View Options Menu The View Options menu provides options to edit the selected view. Open the View Options Menu for the On-Screen View 1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the View Options button on the Top Bar. Turn the Side Bar On/Off You can turn the Side Bar on or oﬀ...
Page 48 Pin the Side Bar Open Pin the Side Bar The Side Bar is set to minimize unless it is pinned open. There are two options to pin the Side Bar. 1. With a View displayed on-screen, tap the View Options button on the Top Bar.
Page 49 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 the next section Display a Data Bar. Display an Overlay on the View 1.
Page 50 Change the Overlay Data Use the following instructions to customize the data displayed in the data overlay. You can also change the overlay color, size, and position on the view. 1. Open the View Options menu, and select Data Overlays. Press and hold an overlay.
Page 51 Change the Overlay Appearance You can also change the overlay color, size, and position on the view. 1. Open the View Options menu. 2. Select Data Overlays. 3. Select Presentation. 4. Set the following menus to your preference: Overlay Position Change the position of the overlay on the screen.
Page 52: Display A Data Bar
Display a Data Bar Your ﬁsh ﬁnder allows you to display a data bar with preset data boxes. The data boxes in the data bar can also be changed. To turn on the data overlay, see the previous section Display Data Overlays. Display a Data Bar 1.
Page 53 Change the Data Boxes Use the following instructions to change the data boxes displayed in a data bar. 1. With a view displayed on-screen, tap the Side Bar to expand it. 2. Select the Data Bar icon from the Side Bar. 3.
Page 54 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 55 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 56: Edit The On-Screen View
Edit the On-Screen View When you edit an on-screen view, the options are displayed in the X-Press menu. These view options are dependent on the selected view, and each one is described in detail in each section. For example, for Sonar Overlay settings, see Sonar Overview. The menu options are determined by the type of view on-screen, and there are many options for each view.
Page 57: Set Up An Instrument View
Set up an Instrument View The Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder provides Instrument Views in a variety of combinations to display on-screen. You can also customize the gauges, data boxes, and ranges. NOTE The data boxes and gauges must have input from connected and powered equipment. The Engine data boxes must have input from a NMEA 2000 network to provide source data.
Page 58 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 59: Set Up An Hdmi View
Set up an HDMI View (APEX only) The APEX ﬁsh ﬁnder provides HDMI video input and output. This allows for video input, such as a camera, and output for connection to an accessory display. The APEX supports the following input/output resolutions: HDMI In HDMI Out 640x480p...
Page 60 Customize a Video View In a Video View, you can customize the brightness and contrast. 1. With a Video View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon, or press the MENU key once. 2. Change the Brightness: Select Brightness. Press and hold the slider to adjust the setting. 3.
Page 61: Chart Overview
To enable the navigation features, the ﬁsh ﬁnder must have a GPS ﬁx from an internal or external GPS receiver (see Getting Started to check the sensor reception). Some of these features also require a compass/heading sensor to be connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder. 2D Chart View (Humminbird Basemap) cursor menu...
Page 62: Map Source Overview
Map Source Overview The Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder includes built-in charts by Humminbird, Navionics, and AutoChart Live. You can also install a microSD or SD map card with additional chart information for a particular location (separate purchase required). Humminbird is the default map source, but you can change the map source at any time (see Using the Built-in Charts).
Page 63 Humminbird Charts 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 Basemap or a Humminbird SD Chart Card (see Using Chart Cards).
Page 64 Select the Humminbird Basemap to display contour data and navigation aids, including Humminbird hazards, buoys, daymarkers, marinas, and other points of interest. The Basemap also shows Basemap depth markings and spot soundings (for coastal areas). Select the Legacy Chart Card to display the map data from the installed legacy chart card.
Page 65 2D Chart View during Navigation land contour lines current track boat icon heading line Chart Overview...
Page 66 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. Change Navionics Basemap System Settings 1.
Page 67 2D Chart View (Navionics) dynamic tides/currents icon symbols chart boundary Chart Overview...
Page 68 AutoChart Live AutoChart LIVE can be used when Humminbird CoastMaster, Humminbird LakeMaster or Navionics is set as the map source. AutoChart LIVE uses data from an installed GPS receiver and 2D transducer (down beam, digital CHIRP or single-frequency DualBeam PLUS or Dual Spectrum sonar) to create detailed depth maps of your favorite waters.
Page 69: Using Chart Cards
4. Select the Chart Source to display. View Chart Card Info Use the following steps to review the information about the installed Humminbird chart card. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once.
Page 70 Select between Multiple VX Chart Cards If you have more than one VX chart card in your ﬁsh ﬁnder or shared across the network, select which card you want to use. NOTE XPLORE ﬁsh ﬁnders come with LakeMaster VX and CoastMaster VX maps on one card. Use these instructions to switch between LakeMaster and CoastMaster.
Page 71: Chart Settings
Chart Settings Humminbird Chart Cards with VX Technology have additional Chart Settings available. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Settings. 3. Under System Settings, select VX Settings.
Page 72: Customize The Chart View
1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Layers icon in the Top Bar. 2. Set the following menus to your preference: Humminbird Premium Card Humminbird Layers Options Shaded Relief Select to use shadows to show features of the lake bed.
Page 73 Land: Select to display the satellite layer over land only. Display Area Land + Shoals: Select to display the satellite layer over land and shallow water. Land + Sea: Select to display the full satellite layer. Displaying Humminbird Overlays layers icon layers menu Chart Options...
Page 74 Customize the Humminbird Chart Display (optional) Humminbird must be selected as the map source to enable the following features. The menu options will be diﬀerent for Humminbird Chart Cards with VX Technology and Humminbird Legacy Chart Cards. Humminbird Chart Cards with VX Technology When Humminbird is selected as the map source, additional menus to customize the Humminbird chart display are added to the menu system.
Page 75 Display Contour Lines and Depth Colors You can display or hide contour lines, highlight shallow water, and highlight a depth range on the map. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 76 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 77 Set Chart Orientation Select your display preference: North-Up, Head-Up, Course-Up, etc. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select General. 4. Select Orientation. 5.
Page 78 Spot Soundings are depth measurements shown on the chart. The available settings are determined by the installed map card and selected map source. Humminbird Basemap must be selected as the map source. 1. From the Humminbird Settings menu, select Spot Soundings.
Page 79 5. Under Navigation Options, select Auto-Zoom. Tap the on/oﬀ button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it on. Humminbird Legacy Chart Cards When Humminbird is selected as the map source, additional menus to customize the Humminbird chart display are added to the menu system.
Page 80 Depth Colors Turn on Depth Colors and adjust the range for depth shading in the Chart Views. Turn on Depth Highlight to highlight a depth setting in the Chart Views. The depth you set will be Depth Highlight highlighted in green. Use Depth Highlight with Highlight Range. When a Depth Highlight is active in the Chart Views, use Highlight Range to highlight a range on each side of the highlighted depth.
Page 81 Customize the Navionics Chart Display (optional) Navionics must be selected as the map source to enable the following features. 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.
Page 82: Change The Chart View Data Overlays
4. Select the type of object. 5. Use the touch screen or Cursor pad/Joystick to select a menu and change a setting. (check mark = visible, blank = hidden). Chart View with Overlays Displayed (Humminbird CoastMaster VX) navigation objects menu...
Page 83: Navigation Alarms Overview
Navigation alarm, adjust the threshold, and display the limits on the view if they are available. The alarm options are determined by the map source. Chart View with Alarm Overlays Displayed (Humminbird LakeMaster) off course...
Page 84: Arrival Alarm
Display the Off Course (XTE) Limit (optional) 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Settings > General. 3. Select XTE Limits. 4. Tap the check box, or press the ENTER key, to add a check mark and make it visible on the view. Arrival Alarm Turn on Arrival to receive an alert when the vessel has reached the destination waypoint, route point, or track point.
Page 85 Anti-Collision Alarm If Navionics is selected, and the Anti-Collision alarm is turned on, an alert will be provided based on potential dangers detected in the chart data ahead of the vessel, such as land, rocks, and restricted areas. You can also select Anti-Collision Objects and how far in front of the vessel the area will be scanned based on distance or time.
Page 86: Man Overboard (Mob) Navigation
Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation 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 87: Introduction To Navigation
There are many ways to start navigation or edit navigation data with your Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder. The instructions in this section review navigation features on the Chart View. To use navigation features from the My Data tool, see Manage your Navigation Data.
Page 88: Navigation Menu Overview
The same menus are also opened by pressing the NAVIGATION/GO TO key or WAYPOINT/MARK 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, Spot-Locks, Routes, Tracks, and Search.
Page 89 The following options are available from the Navigation X-Press menu when navigation is not in progress. See Routes for more information about using this menu. Navigation X-Press Menu Options Go To Cursor If the cursor is active, navigation will start to the cursor position. Select Quick Route to mark quick route points and start navigation.
Page 90: Cursor Menu
Cursor Menu The Cursor menu is another way to use the touch screen to open the Navigation X-Press menu, 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 91 Displaying the Cursor Menu cursor menu active cursor Navigation Menu Overview...
Page 92: Info Menu
Info Menu Use the Info menu to start a proximity search. If you are using Humminbird as the map source, you can search lake information. Navionics also has additional search options. Open the Info Menu 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once.
Page 93: Waypoints
Waypoints Waypoints are saved latitude/longitude positions. They mark a position of interest such as your favorite ﬁshing area, structure, or marker buoy. The ﬁsh ﬁnder 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder. Mark Waypoints Waypoints can be marked at the vessel position or cursor position.
Page 94 Create Favorite Settings Use the instructions in this section to preset your favorite icon and color. When you mark a waypoint, you will be given the menu options from your favorite settings to edit the waypoint. 1. Tap the Mark icon in the Top Bar or press the WAYPOINT/MARK key.
Page 95 Editing Options for Favorite Waypoint Settings Icon Select 5 icons to be your favorite icons. The icons are grouped by category. Color Select 5 colors to be your favorite colors. Move a Waypoint in the Chart View 1. Tap a waypoint on the chart, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to move the cursor to a waypoint on the chart. 2.
Page 96 Set the Waypoint Avoidance Radius An avoidance radius can be set around a selected waypoint. A 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). 1.
Page 97 Draw to Select edit edit edit group icon color export delete Waypoints...
Page 98: Routes
Routes 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 200 routes to the ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 99 Marking a Quick Route add route undo last quick route active point route point start navigation Change Route Order During Navigation 1. During navigation, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. Select Navigation. Press the NAVIGATION/GO TO key.
Page 100: Start Navigation
Canceling Quick Route Navigation Start Navigation to a Saved Waypoint or Route Use the cursor to select a saved waypoint or route point on the Chart View, and you can start navigation to it. If you select a route point, you can also choose a navigation order for the selected route. Start Navigation 1.
Page 101 Create a Saved Route 1. Activate the cursor on the chart using the touchscreen or cursor pad. 2. Tap the Mark Route icon in the Cursor Menu. 3. Tap points on the screen to add route points. Use the Route Point icon or Back icon to make changes.
Page 102 Delete a Route in the Chart View 1. Tap the route to select it. Use the Cursor pad/Joystick to move the cursor to a route on the chart. 2. Tap the More icon in the Cursor menu. 3. Tap the Delete icon Editing a Route on the Chart View route info menu edit route menu...
Page 103: Search
Search for a Lake If Humminbird is selected as the map source, you can search for lakes in the area. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once.
Page 104: Tracks
Tracks 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder was powered on. Record Track must be turned on to enable this feature (see Record a Track).
Page 105 Save the Current Track Use the following instructions to save the current track and start a new track. 1. With a Chart View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Current Track. 3.
Page 106 Edit a Track in the Chart View 1. Tap a track start point or end point, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to move the cursor to a track start point or end point. 2. Tap the Track name in the Top Bar. The Track Info menu will open. 3.
Page 107: Manage Your Navigation Data
Manage your Navigation Data Use the My Data tool to manage your saved waypoints, spot-locks, routes, and tracks. You can edit your saved navigation data and start navigation from this tool. Open the My Data Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2.
Page 108 1. Select a navigation data tab: Waypoints, Spot-Locks, Routes, Tracks or iTracks. 2. Tap the Add icon in the Top Bar. 3. Select one of the following menu options: Add Menu Actions Waypoint at Adds a Waypoint at the keyed in latitude and longitude. Position Group Adds the selected data to a new or existing group.
Page 109: Manage Waypoints
Manage Waypoints Edit a Waypoint 1. Select the Waypoints tab. 2. Tap a waypoint, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to select a waypoint and press the ENTER key. The Waypoint Info Menu will open. 3. Select the Edit icon in the ﬁeld you want to edit. Editing Options for Saved Waypoints Waypoint Name Select the waypoint name and use the on-screen keyboard to change it.
Page 110: Delete A Waypoint
Waypoint Info Menu tap to edit waypoint icon and color waypoint info Delete a Waypoint 1. Select the Waypoints tab. 2. Tap a waypoint. The Waypoint Info Menu will open. 3. Tap Delete. 1. Select the Waypoints tab. 2. Tap and hold on a waypoint (or multiple waypoints) to select it. There will be a check mark next to the waypoint. 3.
Page 111: Manage Routes
Manage Routes Edit a Route 1. Select the Routes tab. 2. Tap a route, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to select a route and press the ENTER key. The Route Info Menu will open. 3. Select the Edit icon in the ﬁeld you want to edit. Editing Options for Saved Routes Route Name Select the route name and use the on-screen keyboard to change it.
Page 112 Route Info Menu edit route color turn route visibility on/off route info delete route delete individual point in route Change Default Settings for New Routes 1. In the My Data tool, select My Data Settings. 2. Select Routes. 3. Select the default color and group. 4.
Page 113 Delete a Route Point 1. Select the Routes tab. 2. Tap a route, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to select a route and press the ENTER key. The Route Info Menu will open. 3. Select a point in the route to delete and tap the Delete icon. Delete a Route 1.
Page 114: Manage Tracks
Manage Tracks Track Options for the Current Track track options select tracks Start a New Track The Record Track menu must be turned on to enable this feature. 1. Under Options, select Tracks. 2. Select New Track. Record a Track When Record Track is turned on, the control head will save the current track.
Page 115 Changing the Default Settings for New Tracks Style Select a line style. Color Select a color. Select the group name to change where tracks will be saved. You can also open a new group Group from this menu. See Groups for more information. Change the Track Point Interval 1.
Page 116 Editing Options for a Saved Track Track Name Select the track name and use the on-screen keyboard to change it. Style Select a line style. Color Select a color. To display the track on the Chart Views, select On. To hide the track on the Chart Views, Visibility select Oﬀ.
Page 117: 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. Your ﬁsh ﬁnder can hold up to 50 groups. Default Group: Your navigation data is saved to My Data, the default group for your ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 118: Delete All Navigation Data
Your ﬁsh ﬁnder allows you to export your waypoints, spot-locks, routes, and tracks, so you can view the data on your personal computer. You can also import your navigation data. Import Navigation Data Requirements: Humminbird navigation data saved as a GPX ﬁle. 1. Install the SD card (with navigation data) into the front ﬁsh ﬁnder port. 2. Press the HOME key.
Page 119: Autochart Live Overview
Storage: AutoChart Live saves 8 hours of mapping data on your ﬁsh ﬁnder. After 8 hours of data has been collected, you can erase the data and continue mapping, or you can purchase a 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. johnsonoutdoors.com.
Page 120: Prepare The Fish Finder For Mapping
1 | Set the Map Source AutoChart LIVE can be used when Humminbird CoastMaster, 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder has two cards installed, you can choose which map source you want to use.
Page 121 NOTE For more information about the Sonar Source Select dialog box, see Set up your Humminbird Network: Select Sonar Sources. 7. Press and hold the EXIT key to close the menu system. 8. If there are additional ﬁsh ﬁnders on your boat with a 2D transducer, conﬁrm that they are not pinging while you are mapping.
Page 122 Select Recording Sources, and select the beams to be recorded. Select Save Location, and select an installed SD card. 5. Select Start Recording. NOTE For more information, see Sonar Recording. Also, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com to purchase AutoChart PC and download the manual. AutoChart Live...
Page 123: Record Your Custom Map
2. Record your Custom Map 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 124: Stop Recording
Collecting Data for your AutoChart LIVE Map depth contour lines (black lines) depth map in progress current track (yellow line) boat icon depth map scale 3. Stop Recording Use the instructions in this section to stop recording. Your map is automatically saved to the ﬁsh ﬁnder (internal) or to the ZeroLine Map Card if it is installed.
Page 125: Display The Autochart Live Map
Display the AutoChart Live Map 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 126 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 127 Displaying AutoChart Live and Bottom Layer in Chart/Chart Combo View AutoChart Live layer bottom hardness layer Display Raw or Map Data Select Show Map Data to display contour lines and depth data. Select Show Raw Data to display individual data points. 1.
Page 128: Adjust The Map Display Settings
Adjust the Map Display Settings 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder will update the setting across the system.
Page 129 Change the Highlight Color If you’ve set the Depth Highlight and Depth Highlight Range in the Humminbird Settings menu (Chart X-Press Menu > 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 130 Change the Shallow Color If you’ve set the Shallow Water Highlight in the Humminbird Settings menu (Chart X-Press Menu > 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 131 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 132: Customize The Bottom Hardness Display Settings
2. Select Bottom Hardness. 3. Adjust the Transparency: Tap the +/- icons, or press the +/- ZOOM keys, 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 133 3. Select Max Hardness. Tap the +/- icons, or press the +/- ZOOM keys, to adjust the setting. Adjusting the Bottom Hardness Range (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 134 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 135: Customize The Vegetation Display Settings
2. Select Vegetation. 3. Adjust the Transparency: Tap the +/- icons, or press the +/- ZOOM keys, 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 136 3. Select Max Vegetation. Tap the +/- icons, or press the +/- ZOOM keys, to adjust the setting. Adjusting the Vegetation Hardness Range (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 137 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 138: Sonar Overview
A functioning transducer must be attached to the ﬁsh ﬁnder or selected as the transducer source on the Ethernet network to enable sonar functions. To purchase transducers, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com. The XPLORE, APEX and SOLIX ﬁsh ﬁnders support the following sonar: ∆...
Page 139 MEGA Imaging+ MEGA Side Imaging+ and MEGA Down Imaging+ sonar provides two high frequency options, and includes (2D) Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar. MEGA Imaging+ transducers MEGA SI+ MEGA DI+ XM 14 HW MSI T XM 14 HW MDI T XPTH 14 HW MSI T XTM 14 HW MDI T XM 14 HW CMSI T Built-in MDI+...
Page 140 MEGA DI+ MDI+ sonar beams point down and scan the water with razor-thin, high deﬁnition beams that are wide side to side, but very thin from front to back. The beams can be operated at one of two display frequencies: MEGA+ or 455 kHz. MDI+ also includes (2D) Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar.
Page 141 MEGA SI MSI sonar uses two very precise sonar beams that are aimed at right angles to the path of the boat. The side beam coverage is very thin from front to back, yet very wide from top to bottom. The beams provide thin slices of the bottom for high resolution imaging.
Page 142 (2D) Dual Spectrum CHIRP Dual Spectrum CHIRP sonar provides conical coverage directly below the boat. The beam can be adjusted to show the full, narrow, or wide frequency range. The sonar returns are displayed on the Sonar (2D) Views. Full Select Full Beam (default) to use the complete frequency range.
Page 143 DualBeam PLUS Sonar DualBeam PLUS sonar provides conical coverage directly below the boat. The beam can be adjusted to show the medium, high, or medium-high frequency range. DualBeam PLUS sonar returns are displayed on the Sonar (2D) Views. Select Medium Frequency for deep water (more than 800 feet). Medium Medium Frequency can be used for deep returns at high speed.
Page 144: Sonar Setup
(such as a 360 Imaging transducer or an Airmar CHIRP transducer), the related menu options will be added to the menu system. See Installation Information: Set up or Change Transducer Settings. NOTE Visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com for the latest compatible transducers and accessories for your ﬁsh ﬁnder. Start Pinging from a Sonar View When a transducer is connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, the Sonar View will be automatically added to the view database.
Page 145: Sonar Alarms
Sonar alarms Before you start navigating and ﬁshing with your ﬁsh ﬁnder, set up sonar alarms. A functioning transducer must be attached to the ﬁsh ﬁnder or selected as the transducer source on the network to enable all sonar functions. Turn on Sonar Alarms 1.
Page 146: 2D Sonar Overview
2D Sonar Overview 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 147: Customize The 2D Sonar View
Customize the 2D Sonar View 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. Open the 2D Sonar X-Press Menu The 2D Sonar X-Press menu allows you to set the sonar mode, zoom mode, return palette, background color, bottom view, and RTS Window.
Page 148 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. With a 2D Sonar View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 149 Select Bottom Line to display the depth reading from the Depth Source as a line, either Bottom Line from the selected transducer or another digital depth source. See Set up your Humminbird Network for details about selecting sources. 2D Sonar...
Page 150 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 151 2D Sonar View with RTS Window and Fish ID+ Turned On fish depth number fish icon RTS Window set to A-Scope 2D Sonar...
Page 152: Change The 2D Sonar View Overlays
Change the 2D Sonar View Overlays 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, depth marker, temperature graph, beam frequency label, and zoom label. Digital readout data can be displayed as an overlay, and it can be displayed in the data bar.
Page 153: Adjust 2D Sonar Display Settings
Adjust 2D Sonar Display Settings The 2D Sonar 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 154: Adjust Display Settings
Adjust Display Settings 1. With a 2D Sonar View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2. Select Sensitivity, Contrast, or Scroll Speed. 3. Tap the + or -, or press the +/– ZOOM keys, to adjust the setting. Sensitivity controls how much detail is shown on the display and will adjust the sensitivity of all sonar frequencies.
Page 155: Set The Range
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 the SwitchFire icon in the Top Bar. 2. Select Clear Mode or Max Mode SwitchFire: Max Mode SwitchFire: Clear Mode Tap to open the SwitchFire menu.
Page 156 If there are multiple beams available in a transducer, you can display individual frequencies on the 2D Sonar View. The menu options are determined by the installed transducer and control head model. See Installation Information: Set up your Humminbird Network, Select Sonar Sources and Set up or Change Transducer Settings for details.
Page 157 2D Sonar View Tap to open the Display Spectrum menu in the Top Bar. Adjust Beam Sensitivity Your ﬁsh ﬁnder model may allow you to adjust the sensitivity of individual frequencies. The available frequencies are determined by your ﬁsh ﬁnder model and the installed transducer. Use the following instructions to adjust a single beam. 1.
Page 158: Side Imaging Overview
Side Imaging Overview (Side Imaging Transducer Required) 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 159 In the 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.johnsonoutdoors.com for tutorials and Side Imaging videos. Side Imaging...
Page 160: Customize The Side Imaging View
Customize the Side Imaging View 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. Open the Side Imaging X-Press Menu The Side Imaging menu allows you to select a beam to display, set the zoom mode, color palette, and turn on Contour Mode and SI Navigation.
Page 161 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 162: Change The Side Imaging View Overlays
Change the Side Imaging View Overlays 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 overlay or data bar, see Views: Edit the On-Screen View.
Page 163: Adjust Side Imaging Display Settings
Adjust Side Imaging Display Settings The Side Imaging Menu provides menu options to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, sharpness, water column sensitivity, 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 164 Adjust Water Column Sensitivity The Water Column Sensitivity settings is used to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the sonar return that is in the water column. 1. With a Side Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 165 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 icon in the Top Bar.
Page 166: Down Imaging Overview
Down Imaging Overview (Down Imaging Transducer or Side Imaging Transducer Required) 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 167: Customize The Down Imaging View
Customize the Down Imaging View 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. Open the Down Imaging X-Press Menu The Down Imaging menu allows you to set the color palette, zoom mode, and bottom line.
Page 168 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 169 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 170: Change The Down Imaging View Overlays
Change the Down Imaging View Overlays Use the Overlays menu to display or hide information on the view. In the Down Imaging View, you can display the following: depth lines, depth range, depth marker, beam frequency label, and zoom label. Digital readout data can be displayed as an overlay, and it can be displayed in the data bar.
Page 171: Adjust Down Imaging Display Settings
Adjust Down Imaging Display Settings The Down Imaging Menu provides options to adjust the sensitivity, contrast, and range as you ﬁsh. You can also 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 172 Adjust Water Column Sensitivity The Water Column Sensitivity settings is used to increase or decrease the sensitivity of the sonar return that is in the water column. 1. With a Down Imaging View displayed on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 173 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 DI Frequency icon in the Top Bar.
Page 174: Use Cursor And Zoom In Sonar Views (2D, Si, Di)
Use Cursor and Zoom in Sonar Views (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 175 Using Cursor Zoom Mode (2D Sonar View) exit cursor selection magnified Sonar Cursor & Zoom...
Page 176: Navigation In Sonar Views (2D, Si, Di)
Navigation in Sonar Views (2D, SI, DI) To mark waypoints and start navigation, the ﬁsh ﬁnder 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 177: Cancel Navigation
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 1. Tap a position on the Sonar View to activate the cursor, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to move the cursor to a position on the view.
Page 178: Sonar Recording
Sonar Recording Use the Sonar Recording tool to record active sonar information. Sonar recordings are saved to an installed SD card, and you can play your saved sonar recordings from the Record tool. When the recording is played back, the views that were active during the recording are available.
Page 179: Stop Playback
Sonar Recording Playback Menu Stop Playback 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Tools. 3. Select the Record tool. 4. Tap the recording name, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to select it. 5. Select Stop. 1. With a Sonar View on-screen, tap the Menu icon in the Top Bar, or press the MENU key once. 2.
Page 180: Images Tool
Images Tool The Images tool displays the screen snapshots saved to the ﬁsh ﬁnder or to the installed SD cards. You can edit, rename, copy, and delete a screen snapshot. Take a Screen Snapshot Use the screen snapshot feature to take a picture of the on-screen view. The screen snapshot includes the warnings, menus, and messages that were active when the screen snapshot was taken.
Page 181 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder as JPG ﬁles.
Page 182 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 Tools. 3. Select the Images tool. 4.
Page 183 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 close Previous Image: tap arrow or...
Page 184 Review Screen Snapshot Information When you save a screen snapshot, the date and time the screen snapshot was taken is saved. If Create Waypoint is turned on, the position and waypoint name are also saved with the screen snapshot. Use these instructions to review the saved information. 1.
Page 185: Installation Information
ﬁsh ﬁnder. You can network ﬁsh ﬁnders, connect accessories to an Ethernet network, and connect to a NMEA 2000 network. For conﬁguration options and the latest Humminbird accessories, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com.
Page 186: Set Up Or Change Transducer Settings (Advanced Settings)
(Advanced Settings) When you connect a transducer to a black box sonar or to the Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder, 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 187 DI Sonar need to be checked because the transducer includes all three capabilities. NOTE The capabilities of your sonar model are shown on the packaging, or you can ﬁnd your transducer on our Web site at humminbird. johnsonoutdoors.com. 8. Frequencies: Select the Frequency Capability Menu under each checked sonar capability. Select an individual frequency.
Page 188 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 Technical Support. 1. Press the HOME key.
Page 189: Configure The Fish Finder
Configure the Fish Finder Use the instructions in this section to review ﬁsh ﬁnder and network connections and name the ﬁsh ﬁnders and networks. System Info Review System Connections Use the System Info dialog box to review ﬁsh ﬁnder information such as the software version and serial number. You can also review connection information for the equipment connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder ports, and you can change the ﬁsh ﬁnder name.
Page 190 Rear Port Connections (GPS and NMEA 0183) (APEX only) When equipment is connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, 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 sub-menus. The available menus are determined by the attached equipment.
Page 191 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 •...
Page 192: Set Up A Nmea 2000 Network
When equipment is connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, the equipment and its data will be detected automatically. You can also manually select equipment. 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. Turn on the NMEA 2000 Network 1.
Page 193 NMEA 2000 Network Devices Selected Manually turn off Auto-Select selected device NMEA 2000 Network Devices Selected Automatically turn on Auto-Select devices detected and selected on the NMEA 2000 network NMEA 2000 Setup...
Page 194 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 Acknowledgment 059904 •...
Page 195 Message (PGN) Description Input Output 130052 • Loran C TD Data • 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters • 130311 Environmental Parameters • 130312 Temperature • 130313 Humidity • 130314 • Actual Pressure 130323 • Meteorological Station Data • 130569 Entertainment Current File Status •...
Page 196 Set up NMEA 2000 Engine Sources When a NMEA 2000 Engine is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, it is detected by the ﬁsh ﬁnder. The ﬁsh ﬁnder will provide prompts to set up engines in the system. The ﬁsh ﬁnder assigns a number to each engine. The sources are numbered lowest to highest, where 0 (zero) is the lowest and ﬁrst source identiﬁed.
Page 197 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 or Engine 2 source in the ﬁsh ﬁnder. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3.
Page 198 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder 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 199 Setting up Fuel Tanks Manually settings select Manual select Fuel Capacity to enter data manually Open the Fuel Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Tools. 3. Select the Fuel tool. Displaying 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 200 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 or Tank 2 source in the ﬁsh ﬁnder. 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 201: Set Up Your Humminbird Network
ﬁnder selects the transducer connected to it as the primary sonar source. See humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com for transducer conﬁguration options. NOTE Humminbird has provided the best setting for your unit. You can use the settings included with your ﬁsh ﬁnder, or you can adjust these advanced options. Open the Sonar Source Menu 1.
Page 202: Sonar Source Overview
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 203 GPS receiver to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, it will automatically be assigned as GPS (1), but you can assign it to GPS (2). This can be changed from the GPS Tool or from the Data Sources menu in Settings. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 204 2. Select Auto-Conﬁgure. Tap the on/oﬀ button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it oﬀ. 3. Select a GPS receiver from the list. Select GPS Source Manually auto-configure turned off internal GPS selected manually GPS (1) source Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 205 3. Select Data Sources. 4. Select a Data Category, and select the data type under that category. 5. Select Auto-Conﬁgure. Tap the on/oﬀ button, or press the ENTER key, to turn it oﬀ. 6. Select a source from the list. Humminbird Network Setup...
Page 206 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 207: Manage Your Fish Finder
Manage your Fish Finder Many of the ﬁsh ﬁnder settings can be accessed from the Settings tool (User Preferences) or from the Power X-Press Menu. Open the Settings Tool 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select User Preferences. Open the Power X-Press Menu Many of the ﬁsh ﬁnder settings can be accessed quickly from the Power X-Press Menu.
Page 208: Specifications
The following sections contain the product speciﬁcations for the XPLORE, APEX and SOLIX G3 ﬁsh ﬁnder and the (included) transducer. The sections are divided between XPLORE models, APEX models and G3 (third generation) SOLIX models. For additional information about your product and/or transducers, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com. XPLORE Compact MEGA SI+...
Page 209 ............500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) NOTES 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 210 XPLORE 9 Control Head Measurements 9" (228.6 mm) XPLORE 9 In-Dash Mount Width 11.69" (297 mm) Height 6.26" (159 mm) Depth 3.3" (84 mm) 9" (228.6 mm) XPLORE 9 Gimbal Mount Width 11.69" (297 mm) Height 6.57" (167 mm) Depth 3.88"...
Page 211 XPLORE 10 Control Head Measurements 10.1" (256.54 mm) XPLORE 10 In-Dash Mount Width 12.01" (305 mm) Height 7.25" (184 mm) Depth 3.3" (84 mm) 10.1" (256.54 mm) XPLORE 10 Gimbal Mount Width 12.1" (305 mm) Height 7.70" (196 mm) Depth 3.89"...
Page 212 XPLORE 12 Control Head Measurements 12.1" (307.34 mm) XPLORE 12 In-Dash Mount Width 14.15" (359 mm) Height 8.46" (215 mm) Depth 3.4" (86 mm) 12.1" (307.34 mm) XPLORE 12 Gimbal Mount Width 14.15" (359 mm) Height 8.91" (226 mm) Depth 3.99"...
Page 213: Control Head
APEX MEGA SI+ Control Head APEX 13 Display Size (diagonal) ..............13.3 inches (337.82 mm) Display Size (diagonal) .
Page 214 *Optional Airmar CHIRP SM3000 required for extreme deep water use. NOTES 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. Product speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice.
Page 215 APEX 13 Control Head Measurements 13.3" (338 mm) APEX 13 In-Dash Mount Width 15.6" (396 mm) Height 8.96" (227 mm) Depth 5.67" (144 mm) 13.3" (338 mm) APEX 13 Gimbal Mount Width 15.6" (396 mm) Height 9.88" (251 mm) Depth 4.88"...
Page 216 APEX 16 Control Head Measurements 15.6" 15.6" (396 mm) (396 mm) APEX 16 In-Dash Mount Width 17.65" (448 mm) Height 10.13" (257 mm) Depth 5.48" (139 mm) 15.6" (396 mm) APEX 16 Gimbal Mount Width 17.65" (448 mm) Height 11.05" (281 mm) Depth 4.93"...
Page 217 APEX 19 Control Head Measurements 18.5" (470 mm) APEX 19 In-Dash Mount Width 20.27" (515 mm) Height 11.66" (296 mm) Depth 5.33" (135 mm) 18.5" (470 mm) APEX 19 Gimbal Mount Width 20.27" (515 mm) Height 12.58" (320 mm) Depth 4.95"...
Page 218 SOLIX MEGA SI+ G3 Control Head SOLIX 10 Display Size (diagonal) ............. . . 10.1 inches (256.54 mm) Display Size (diagonal) .
Page 219 Power Output (MAX) NOTES 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. Product speciﬁcations and features are subject to change without notice.
Page 220 SOLIX MEGA DI+ G3 Control Head SOLIX 10 Display Size (diagonal) ............. . . 10.1 inches (256.54 mm) Display Size (diagonal) .
Page 221 ............500 Watts (RMS), 4000 Watts (Peak to Peak) NOTES 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 222 SOLIX 10 Control Head Measurements 10.1" (256.5 mm) SOLIX 10 In-Dash Mount (separate purchase required) Width 11.8" (299.7 mm) Height 7.1" (179.3 mm) Depth 1.2" (30.5 mm) 10.1" (256.5 mm) SOLIX 10 Gimbal Mount Width 11.8" (299.7 mm) Height 7.9" (200.4 mm) Depth 4.8"...
Page 223 SOLIX 12 Control Head Measurements 12.1" (307.3 mm) 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) 12.1" (307.3 mm) SOLIX 12 Gimbal Mount Width 13.8" (350.5 mm) Height 8.7" (221 mm) Depth 4.8"...
Page 224 SOLIX 15 Control Head Measurements 15.4" (391.1 mm) 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) 15.4" (391.1 mm) SOLIX 15 Gimbal Mount Width 16.5" (419 mm) Height 10.5" (266.7 mm) Depth 4.8"...
Page 225: Statements And Acknowledgments
Statements and Acknowledgments 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 226 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.johnsonoutdoors.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 227: Linux Operating System
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.johnsonoutdoors.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 228 Navionics WARNING! 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 229 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.johnsonoutdoors.com and the separate warranty card included with your unit for details.
Page 230: Fcc Notice
State as examined and the product is compliant with Article 10(10) as it has no restrictions on putting into service in all EU member states. EU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY: Hereby, Humminbird declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 2014/53/EU.
Page 231: Contact Humminbird
Contact Humminbird Any questions relating to the product should be directed to our Help Center at https://humminbird-help. johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/en-us or in writing to the address below: Humminbird Service Department 678 Humminbird Lane Eufaula AL 36027 USA Social Media Resources: Facebook.com/HumminbirdElectronics X.com (@humminbirdfish) Instagram.com/humminbirdfishing...

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