Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS User Manual

Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS

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Table of Contents

Default Chapter2
- Thank You2
- Table of Contents4
How Sonar Works13
- Side Imaging Sonar15
- Dualbeam PLUS Sonar16
- Dual Beam Ice Transducer (with Optional-Purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer)17
How GPS and Cartography Work18
Power on19
What's on the Control Head20
Key Functions21
- POWER/LIGHT Key21
- VIEW Key21
- CHECK/INFO Key21
- MENU Key22
- 4-WAY Cursor Control Key (RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or down Cursor Keys)22
- MARK Key23
- Goto/Man Overboard Key23
- ZOOM (+/-) Key24
- EXIT Key24
Micro SD Card Slot25
- Add Maps to Your Fishfinder26
- Import Navigation Data27
- Export Navigation Data27
- Update Software29
What's on the Sonar Display30
- Understanding the Sonar Display32
- Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window32
- Sonar Colors and Bottom View33
- Switchfire35
- Freeze Frame and Active Cursor35
- Instant Image Update35
What's on the Side Imaging Display36
- Understanding the Side Imaging Display38
- Side Imaging Frequencies and Coverage39
- For Best Performance40
- On the Water Interpretation41
- What's on the down Imaging Display44
- Views47
- Viewing Cartography82
- Introduction to Navigation84
- Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid89
- Routes90
- Tracks92
- Edit Your Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, and Groups92
- Man Overboard (MOB) Navigation94
The Menu System96
Start-Up Options Menu97
- Normal97
- Simulator98
- System Status99
- Self Test99
- Accessory Test99
- GPS Diagnostic View100
X-Press Menu101
Main Menu102
- Quick Tips for the Main Menu103
- Note for All Menu Settings103
- User Mode (Normal or Advanced)104
Sonar X-Press Menu106
- Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)107
- Active Side (Combo Views Only)107
- Split Position (Combo Views Only)107
- Sensitivity108
- Upper Range (Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher, Big Digits, and Active Sonar Side Views Only)108
- Lower Range109
- Chart Speed109
- Bottom Lock (Sonar Zoom View Only)109
- Bottom Range (Sonar Zoom View Only, When Bottom Lock Is On)110
- Flasher X-Press Menu (Circular Flasher View Only)111
Flasher X-Press Menu111
- Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)112
- Sensitivity112
- Upper Range (Advanced)112
- Lower Range112
- Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu114
- Side Imaging X-Press Menu118
- Down Imaging X-Press Menu122
Navigation X-Press Menu126
- Cancel Navigation (Only When Navigating)127
- Cancel MOB Navigation (Only When MOB Navigation Is Activated)127
- Skip Next Waypoint (Only When Navigating)127
- Active Side (Combo Views Only)127
- Split Position (Combo Views Only)127
- Waypoint [Name] (Only with an Active Cursor on a Waypoint)128
- Cursor to Waypoint (Chart or Chart Combo View Only)128
- Chart Declutter128
- Save Current Track128
- Clear Current Track129
- Save Current Route (Only When Navigating)129
- Reset XTE (Only When Navigating)129
- Remove Target (Only if a Target Is Active)129
- Remove Grid (Only if a Grid Is Active)129
- Waypoint [Name] (most Recently-Created Waypoint)130
Alarms Menu Tab131
- Depth Alarm132
- Fish ID Alarm132
- Low Battery Alarm132
- Temp. Alarm132
- Off Course Alarm133
- Arrival Alarm133
- Drift Alarm133
- Alarm Tone134
- Timer Setup134
- Start Timer134
- Stop Timer (with the Timer Running)134
Sonar Menu Tab135
- Beam Select136
- Surface Clutter136
- Switchfire137
- Fish ID137
- Fish ID Sensitivity138
- Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window138
- Navigation Menu Tab143
Chart Menu Tab150
- Lat/Lon Grid151
- Navaids on Bird's Eye View151
- Chart Select151
- Set Simulation Position (Advanced)151
- Set Map Offset (Advanced)151
- Clear Map Offset (Advanced)152
- Shaded Depth152
- Chart Detail Level152
- Map Borders153
- Spot Soundings153
- Auto Zoom (Advanced)153
- Auto Range (Advanced)154
- Vessel Offset (Advanced)154
- Offset Speed (with Vessel Offset Turned On)154
- Contour Lines (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)154
- Depth Colors (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)155
- Depth Highlight (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)155
- Depth Highlight Range (+/-) (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)155
- Water Level Offset (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)155
- Shallow Water Highlight (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)156
- Lake List (Optional-Purchase Lakemaster Charts Only)156
Setup Menu Tab157
- Units - Depth158
- Units - Temp (International Models Only)158
- Units - Distance (with Speed Input Only)158
- Units - Speed (with Speed Input Only)158
- User Mode158
- Language (International Models Only)158
- Triplog Reset (with Speed Input Only)159
- Restore Defaults159
- Format Nav Directories159
- Select Readouts (Advanced)160
- Depth Offset (Advanced)161
- Temp. Offset (Advanced)161
- Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Speed Paddlewheel Only)161
  - Local Time Zone (Advanced)161
  - Daylight Saving Time (Advanced)162
  - Position Format (Advanced)162
  - Time Format (Advanced, International Models Only)162
  - Date Format (Advanced, International Models Only)162
  - Digits Format (Advanced)162
  - NMEA 0183 Output (Advanced)163
  - Sonar163
  - Demonstration163
  - Sound Control163
  - Screen Snapshot (Optional-Purchase Micro SD Card Only)164
- Views Menu Tab165
- Maintenance166
- Troubleshooting167
  - Fishfinder Doesn't Power up167
  - Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached167
  - Display Problems168
  - Finding the Cause of Noise169
- HELIX Control Head Measurements170
- Specifications172
- Glossary174
- Contact Humminbird180

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Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS Specifications

General

Display Size	5 inches
Sonar	Side Imaging, Down Imaging, DualBeam PLUS
CHIRP Sonar	Yes
Power Output	500 Watts (RMS)
Waterproof	Yes
Waterproof Rating	IPX7
Sonar Frequencies Supported	200/455 kHz
Max Depth	1500 ft
GPS	Internal
Maps	Basemap
Memory Card Slot	1 microSD
Mounting	Gimbal
Resolution	800 x 480

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