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Page 1 MEGA Live 2 Imaging Operations Guide 532771-3EN_A...
Page 2 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 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 2 Imaging™, Down Imaging®, Fortrex™, Humminbird®, Minn Kota®, Side Imaging®, SOLIX®, TargetLock™, Ultrex™ and XPLORE™ are trademarked by or registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Page 4: Table Of Contents
MEGA Live 2 TargetLock Check the Current Software Version ......12 Set Up Your MEGA Live 2 Imaging TargetLock Devices ..36 Update Fish Finder Software with an SD Card ....12 Update Accessory Software with an SD Card ....13 What’s on the MEGA Live 2 Imaging TargetLock Display .
Page 5: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Humminbird® MEGA Live™ 2 Imaging transducer. We encourage you to read this manual carefully in order to understand MEGA Live 2 Imaging and how to use this Humminbird advanced accessory on the water. Some of the equipment requirements and menu options depend on your ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 6: Mega Live 2 Imaging Sonar
MEGA Live 2 Imaging Sonar The MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer deploys into the water with the your Minn Kota® Ultrex™ or Fortrex® trolling motor. See the installation guide that was included with your MEGA Live 2 for more information.
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 ﬁsh ﬁnder detects the MEGA Live 2 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder and conﬁrm the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer and the optional GPS receiver/compass (heading sensor) are detected by the unit.
Page 9 MEGA Live 2 Status Icon Icon Description Connected/In Water/Pinging: The MEGA Live 2 is connected, in the water, and pinging. Connected/In Water/Not Pinging: The MEGA Live 2 is connected and in the water, but it is not pinging. Connected/Out of Water: The MEGA Live 2 is connected, but the wet indicator is out of the water.
Page 10: Confirm Gps Reception
Use the instructions in this section to conﬁrm the ﬁsh ﬁnder has GPS reception. GPS and a compass (heading sensor) are required to enable the boat icon on the ﬁsh ﬁnder with the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer. A heading sensor is also required to enable some MEGA Live TargetLock features (separate purchase required).
Page 11 GPS (1) Satellite Sky Chart selected GPS source fix type exit GPS tool satellites communicating to GPS (1) monitored satellite (teal) used satellite (yellow) digital readouts 5. Under GPS (1) or GPS (2), select Signal Strength. Signal Strength (bar graph) selected GPS source fix type exit GPS...
Page 12: Update Software
Update Software Your ﬁsh ﬁnder model may need a software update to work with the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer. We recommend that you read the following section completely before starting any software updates. Fish Finder Required Software: The following ﬁsh ﬁnder software version is required to operate the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer: ∆...
Page 13: Update Accessory Software With An Sd Card
7. When the software update is complete, remove the SD or microSD card from the ﬁsh ﬁnder card slot. Update Software with the One-Boat Network App You can use the One-Boat Network App to download and push software updates directly to your Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder or accessory. NOTES Your ﬁsh ﬁnder must already be running software release 4.130 or higher to support this feature.
Page 14: Set Up Mega Live 2 Imaging On The Network
GPS). The ﬁsh ﬁnder 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 2 Imaging Installation Guide to ensure MEGA Live 2 Imaging is set up as the sonar source.
Page 15: 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 2 Imaging Installation Guide for more information.
Page 16: Start/Stop Mega Live 2 Imaging Operation
Menu System. Start Pinging from a MEGA Live 2 View When a MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer is connected to the ﬁsh ﬁnder, the MEGA Live 2 View will be automatically added to the view database. 1. From the Home screen, tap the Views icon in the menu tray.
Page 17: 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 ﬁsh ﬁnder will display the following message: MEGA Live Disabled Out of the Water. Out of the Water Notiﬁcation Start/Stop MEGA Live 2 Imaging...
Page 18: What's On The Mega Live Imaging Display
What’s on the MEGA Live 2 Imaging Display MEGA Live 2 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 2 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 19: Mega Live Imaging Views
Open a MEGA Live 2 View When the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer is set up on the ﬁsh ﬁnder, the MEGA Live 2 View is added to the Favorites and Views tools, and additional combo views are available from the Views tool.
Page 20 5. Tap a pane to highlight it, and select an application from the Application tab. 6. Repeat Step 5 for each pane. 7. Tap Save. Selecting a Pane Layout Selecting the Application Type Saving the View MEGA Live 2 Imaging Views...
Page 21: Mega Live 2 View
MEGA Live 2 View The MEGA Live 2 View allows you to see the MEGA Live 2 Imaging data on the full screen. The top bar allows you to start or stop pinging, adjust the view options, change the MEGA MEGA Live 2 Top Bar Live mode, and open the X-Press Menu.
Page 22: Mega Live 2 Combo Views
MEGA Live 2/Sonar Combo View The MEGA Live 2/Sonar Combo View shows sonar information and MEGA Live 2 Imaging information in a combination split screen, where the Sonar View is displayed on one pane and the MEGA Live 2 View is displayed on the other.
Page 23: View Options
Data Overlays turn overlays on and oﬀ or to edit the overlay data displayed. MEGA Live 2 View Options view options button side bar data overlay data overlays in pane button: sensitivity in pane button: range MEGA Live 2 Imaging Views...
Page 24: Change The Mega Live 2 Mode
When you change the MEGA Live 2 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 2 Imaging Installation Guide for more information), each “click” upwards raises your transducer angle by 7.5°, up to a maximum of 90°.
Page 25: Set The Display Mode
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 2 Imaging Installation Guide or visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com.
Page 26: Turn Targetboost On/Off
1. X-Press Menu: With the MEGA Live 2 View displayed on-screen, press the MENU key once, or tap the Menu button on the top bar. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Down Display Mode. 4. Tap, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick and ENTER key, to select a Down Display Mode. Narrow: Select Narrow to see only the data directly under the transducer.
Page 27: Change The Mega Live 2 View Display Settings
Change the View Color Change the Color Palette The MEGA Live 2 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 2 Views in the View database.
Page 28: Adjust Sensitivity And Contrast
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 2 Imaging data to provide greater deﬁnition.
Page 29: Adjust Range
4. Press and hold the slider, or turn the Rotary dial, to adjust the setting. Range controls how far the MEGA Live 2 Imaging beams will ping. Select a low range number to focus on a shorter distance and see greater detail on the screen. Select a higher range number to see farther and see an overview of details on the screen.
Page 30: Turn On/Off Persistence
Turn On/Oﬀ Persistence When Persistence is turned on, your sonar returns will include a history of where moving objects have been, shown as a “trail” of movement. Set Persistence to low for a shorter trail or to High for a longer trail. 1.
Page 31: 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 1. Tap a position on the MEGA Live 2 View. Move the Cursor pad/Joystick. Zoom In/Out 1.
Page 32: Mark And Display Waypoints
∆ In a MEGA Live 2/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 2 View (see MEGA Live 2 Imaging Views for more information).
Page 33 MEGA Live 2 Waypoints in Landscape Mode mark icon Mark and Display Waypoints...
Page 34: Start And Stop Recording
Start and Stop Recording The Recording feature records active sonar information. NOTE A microSD or SD card must be installed in the ﬁsh ﬁnder to use the Recording features. Start Recording 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Tools. 3. Select the Record tool. 4.
Page 35: Stop Playback
Stop Playback 1. Select Tools from the HOME screen. 2. Select the Record tool. 3. Tap the recording name, or use the Cursor pad/Joystick to select it. 4. Select Stop. Delete a Recording 1. Select Tools from the HOME screen. 2.
Page 36: Mega Live 2 Targetlock
MEGA Live 2 TargetLock With a connected MEGA Live 2 Imaging TargetLock, you can control the movement of your transducer from your Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder, TargetLock foot pedal, or TargetLock remote. MEGA Live 2 Imaging TargetLock is independently mounted from the trolling motor shaft and provides full use of the motor.
Page 37 Pair the TargetLock Foot Pedal to the Fish Finder Use the following instructions to pair the MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock foot pedal to the Humminbird ﬁsh ﬁnder. 1. Press the HOME key. 2. Select Settings. 3. Select Sonar > TargetLock.
Page 38 Use the following instructions to calibrate your MEGA Live Imaging TargetLock Heading Sensor. Before beginning calibration, your ﬁsh ﬁnder must be paired with your TargetLock Heading Sensor and your MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer must be in the water and connected to your ﬁsh ﬁnder.
Page 39: What's On The Mega Live 2 Imaging Targetlock Display
NOTE You must have a Humminbird GPS Heading Sensor or Minn Kota Heading Sensor with Advanced GPS Navigation connected to your ﬁsh ﬁnder in order to enable the Home and Sweep features. To purchase accessories for your ﬁsh ﬁnder, visit our Web site at humminbird.johnsonoutdoors.com or contact Humminbird Technical Support through our Help Center at https://...
Page 40: Steer Left Or Right
Use the left and right arrows to rotate your transducer to the left or right. 1. With a MEGA Live 2 Imaging View on-screen, press and hold the left or right arrow key to rotate your transducer. 2. Press and hold the left or right arrow key on your foot pedal or remote.
Page 41: Customize Your Targetlock Foot Pedal Or Remote
Customize Your TargetLock Foot Pedal or Remote The One Boat Network button on your MEGA Live 2 TargetLock Remote and/or Foot Pedal is customizable. It can be programed to return your transducer to the home position, mark waypoints, enable/disable pinging, sweep your transducer, or enable Minn Kota Steer.
Page 42: Power Off
Turn oﬀ power on the main switch, breaker, or battery switch. NOTE Powering oﬀ the MEGA Live 2 Imaging transducer will be determined by the installation and power connection on your boat. 3. Check the MEGA Live 2 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 43: 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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