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

Summary

How Sonar Works

Side Imaging Sonar

Explains the Side Imaging sonar technology for detailed underwater surveys.

DualBeam PLUS Sonar

Understanding Your Fishfinder's Capabilities

How GPS and Cartography Work

Explains how the unit uses GPS and maps for navigation.

Powering On and Initial Setup

Guides on starting the fishfinder and initial configuration.

Control Head Interface and Key Functions

Describes the physical controls and their primary uses.

Navigating Sonar and Imaging Displays

Understanding the Sonar Display

Explains how to interpret sonar readings and screen elements.

Sonar Color Palettes and Bottom Views

Data Storage and Software Management

Micro SD Card Functionality

Updating Unit Software

Provides instructions for updating the fishfinder's firmware.

Navigation and Waypoint Operations

Introduction to Navigation

Waypoint, Route, and Track Management

Details creating, organizing, and using navigation data.

Man Overboard (MOB) Safety Feature

Explains the critical MOB safety feature for immediate location marking.

Detailed Menu Tab Configurations

Sonar and Flasher X-Press Menus

Navigation X-Press Menu Options

Alarms Menu Tab Settings

Explains how to configure various audible and visual alarms.

Sonar Menu Tab Settings

Navigation Menu Tab Settings

Setup Menu Tab Options

Device Care and Problem Solving

Maintenance Procedures

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Offers solutions for common performance problems.

Diagnosing and Resolving Sonar Noise

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