Humminbird HELIX 5 SI GPS User manual

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WARNING! This device should not be used as a navigational aid to prevent collision, grounding, boat
damage, or personal injury. When the boat is moving, water depth may change too quickly to allow
time for you to react. Always operate the boat at very slow speeds if you suspect shallow water or
submerged objects.
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defects or other reproductive harm.
WARNING! Do not travel at high speed with the unit cover installed. Remove the unit cover before
traveling at speeds above 20 mph.
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recordings, etc.) that may occur due to direct or indirect damage to the unit’s hardware or software. It
is important to back up your control head’s data files periodically. Data files should also be saved to
your PC before restoring the unit’s defaults or updating the software. See the following sections of
your Humminbird manual: Snapshot and Recording View and Micro SD Card Slot. Also, contact
Humminbird Customer Service with any questions.
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in the same way.

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Table of Contents
How Sonar Works 1
Side Imaging Sonar .................................................................................................................................... 3
DualBeam PLUS Sonar ................................................................................................................................ 4
Dual Beam Ice Transducer
(with optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer) .................................................. 5
How GPS and Cartography Work 6
Power On 7
What’s on the Control Head 8
Key Functions 9
POWER/LIGHT Key ...................................................................................................................................... 9
VIEW Key .................................................................................................................................................... 9
CHECK/I FO Key.......................................................................................................................................... 9
ME U Key.................................................................................................................................................. 10
4-WAY Cursor Control Key
(RIGHT, LEFT, UP, or DOWN Cursor Keys) .......................................................... 10
MARK Key .................................................................................................................................................. 11
GOTO/Man Overboard Key ...................................................................................................................... 11
ZOOM (+/-) Key.......................................................................................................................................... 12
EXIT Key...................................................................................................................................................... 12
Micro SD Card Slot 13
Add Maps to Your Fishfinder .................................................................................................................... 14
Import avigation Data ............................................................................................................................ 15
Export avigation Data.............................................................................................................................. 15
Update Software........................................................................................................................................ 17
What’s on the Sonar Display 18
Understanding the Sonar Display ............................................................................................................ 20
Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window ................................................................................................................ 20
Sonar Colors and Bottom View ................................................................................................................ 21
SwitchFire .................................................................................................................................................. 23
Freeze Frame and Active Cursor................................................................................................................ 23
Instant Image Update................................................................................................................................ 23
What’s on the Side I aging Display 24
Understanding the Side Imaging Display ................................................................................................ 26
Side Imaging Frequencies and Coverage ................................................................................................ 27
For Best Performance ................................................................................................................................ 28
On the Water Interpretation...................................................................................................................... 29

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What’s on the Down Imaging Display 32
Understanding the Down Imaging Display .............................................................................................. 34
Interpreting the Display ............................................................................................................................ 34
Down Imaging Sensitivity.......................................................................................................................... 34
Freeze Frame and Active Cursor................................................................................................................ 34
Views 35
Sonar View ................................................................................................................................................ 36
Sonar Zoom View ...................................................................................................................................... 37
Split Sonar View ........................................................................................................................................ 38
ig Digits View .......................................................................................................................................... 39
Circular Flasher View ................................................................................................................................ 40
Side Imaging View .................................................................................................................................... 45
Down Imaging View .................................................................................................................................. 48
Snapshot and Recording View
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card required) .............................................. 50
ird’s Eye View .......................................................................................................................................... 56
Chart View.................................................................................................................................................. 58
Combo Views ............................................................................................................................................ 59
Combo Views: Functions .......................................................................................................................... 59
Chart/ ird’s Eye Combo View .................................................................................................................. 60
Chart/Chart Combo View .......................................................................................................................... 61
Chart/Sonar Combo View .......................................................................................................................... 62
Chart/Side Imaging Combo View ............................................................................................................ 63
Chart/Down Imaging Combo View .......................................................................................................... 64
Side Imaging/Sonar Combo View ............................................................................................................ 65
Side Imaging/Down Imaging Combo View .............................................................................................. 66
Down Imaging/Sonar Combo View .......................................................................................................... 67
Side Imaging/Down Imaging/Sonar Combo View.................................................................................... 68
Chart View Orientation .............................................................................................................................. 69
Viewing Cartography 70
Introduction to Navigation 72
Waypoints, Routes, and Tracks ................................................................................................................ 72
Open the Waypoint Management Dialog ox.......................................................................................... 73
What’s on the Waypoint Management Dialog ox ................................................................................ 74
Save, Edit, or Delete a Waypoint .............................................................................................................. 76
Navigate to a Waypoint or Position .......................................................................................................... 76

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Add a Waypoint Target or Trolling Grid .................................................................................................... 77
Routes ........................................................................................................................................................ 78
Tracks.......................................................................................................................................................... 80
Edit your Waypoints, Routes, Tracks, and Groups.................................................................................... 80
Man Overboard (MO ) Navigation .......................................................................................................... 82
The Menu System 84
Start-Up Options Menu 85
Normal........................................................................................................................................................ 85
Simulator.................................................................................................................................................... 86
System Status ............................................................................................................................................ 87
Self Test...................................................................................................................................................... 87
Accessory Test............................................................................................................................................ 87
GPS Diagnostic View ................................................................................................................................ 88
X-Press Menu 89
Main Menu 90
Quick Tips for the Main Menu .................................................................................................................. 91
Note for all Menu Settings........................................................................................................................ 91
User Mode (Normal or Advanced) ............................................................................................................ 92
Sonar X-Press Menu 94
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) ................................................................................................ 95
Active Side
(Combo Views only) .................................................................................................................. 95
Split Position
(Combo Views only) .............................................................................................................. 95
Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................................. 96
Upper Range
(Advanced: Sonar, Split Sonar, Circular Flasher,
Big Digits, and Active Sonar Side Views only)
............................................................................................ 96
Lower Range .............................................................................................................................................. 97
Chart Speed .............................................................................................................................................. 97
ottom Lock
(Sonar Zoom View only) .......................................................................................................... 97
ottom Range
(Sonar Zoom View only, when Bottom Lock is On) ................................................................ 98
Flasher X-Press Menu (Circular Flasher View only) 99
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................................................. 100
Sensitivity ................................................................................................................................................ 100
Upper Range
(Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 100
Lower Range ............................................................................................................................................ 100

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Color Palette (Circular Flasher View, Ice Fishing Mode only) ...................................................................... 101
Reset XTE (only when Navigating) ............................................................................................................ 101
Snapshot and Recording X-Press Menu (Snapshot and Recording View only) 102
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................................................. 103
Start Recording
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ............................ 103
Stop Recording
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card only) ............................................................................ 103
Delete Image
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ................................ 103
Delete All Images
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ........................ 103
Delete Recording
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ........................ 103
Delete All Recordings
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) .................. 104
Pings Per Second
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ........................ 104
Playback Speed
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card, Snapshot and Recording View only) ............................ 104
Stop Playback
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card only) .............................................................................. 105
Side Imaging X-Press Menu (Side Imaging Views only) 106
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................................................. 107
Active Side
(Combo Views only) ................................................................................................................ 107
Split Position
(Combo Views only) ............................................................................................................ 107
SI Side ...................................................................................................................................................... 107
SI Sensitivity ............................................................................................................................................ 107
SI Enhance .............................................................................................................................................. 108
SI Range .................................................................................................................................................. 109
Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 109
Reset XTE
(only when Navigating) ............................................................................................................ 109
Imaging Colors ........................................................................................................................................ 109
Down Imaging X-Press Menu (Down Imaging Views only) 110
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................................................. 111
Active Side
(Combo Views only) ................................................................................................................ 111
Split Position (Combo Views only) ............................................................................................................ 111
Down Sensitivity ...................................................................................................................................... 111
DI Enhance................................................................................................................................................112
Upper Range
(Advanced, Down Imaging Views only) ................................................................................ 112
Lower Range ............................................................................................................................................ 113
Chart Speed ............................................................................................................................................ 113
Imaging Colors ........................................................................................................................................ 113

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Navigation X-Press Menu 114
Cancel Navigation (only when Navigating) .............................................................................................. 115
Cancel MO Navigation
(only when MOB Navigation is activated) .......................................................... 115
Skip Next Waypoint
(only when Navigating) ............................................................................................ 115
Active Side
(Combo Views only) ................................................................................................................ 115
Split Position
(Combo Views only) ............................................................................................................ 115
Waypoint [Name]
(Only with an active cursor on a waypoint) .................................................................... 116
Cursor to Waypoint
(Chart or Chart Combo View only) .............................................................................. 116
Chart Declutter ........................................................................................................................................ 116
Save Current Track .................................................................................................................................. 116
Clear Current Track .................................................................................................................................. 117
Save Current Route
(only when Navigating) ............................................................................................ 117
Reset XTE
(only when Navigating) ............................................................................................................ 117
Remove Target
(only if a Target is Active) .................................................................................................. 117
Remove Grid
(only if a Grid is Active) ........................................................................................................ 117
Waypoint [Name]
(Most recently-created waypoint) .................................................................................. 118
Alarms Menu Tab 119
Depth Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 120
Fish ID Alarm............................................................................................................................................ 120
Low attery Alarm .................................................................................................................................. 120
Temp. Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 120
Off Course Alarm .................................................................................................................................... 121
Arrival Alarm ............................................................................................................................................ 121
Drift Alarm................................................................................................................................................ 121
Alarm Tone .............................................................................................................................................. 122
Timer Setup.............................................................................................................................................. 122
Start Timer................................................................................................................................................ 122
Stop Timer
(with the Timer running) .......................................................................................................... 122
Sonar Menu Tab 123
eam Select ............................................................................................................................................ 124
Surface Clutter ........................................................................................................................................ 124
SwitchFire ................................................................................................................................................ 125
Fish ID+.................................................................................................................................................... 125
Fish ID Sensitivity .................................................................................................................................... 126
Real Time Sonar (RTS) Window .............................................................................................................. 126

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Sonar Colors ............................................................................................................................................ 126
ottom View ............................................................................................................................................ 127
Zoom Width
(Sonar Zoom View only) ...................................................................................................... 127
83 kHz Sensitivity
(Advanced, DualBeam PLUS Sonar only) ...................................................................... 127
Depth Lines
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 127
SI Range Lines
(Advanced, Side Imaging View only) .................................................................................. 128
SI Readouts
(Side Imaging View only) ...................................................................................................... 128
Noise Filter
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 129
Max Depth
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 129
Water Type
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 129
Color ar .................................................................................................................................................. 130
Down Imaging eam Width
(Advanced, Down Imaging Views only) ........................................................ 130
Ice Fishing Mode .................................................................................................................................... 130
Imaging Colors ..........................................................................................................................................130
Navigation Menu Tab 131
Current Track............................................................................................................................................ 132
Waypoints, Routes, Tracks
(Waypoint Management Dialog Box) .............................................................. 132
Waypoint Settings .................................................................................................................................. 133
Saved Tracks Defaults.............................................................................................................................. 133
Chart Orientation .................................................................................................................................... 133
Casting Rings .......................................................................................................................................... 134
North Reference ...................................................................................................................................... 134
Waypoint Proximity Flags
(Advanced) ...................................................................................................... 134
Waypoint Decluttering
(Advanced) .......................................................................................................... 135
Trolling Grid Rotation .............................................................................................................................. 135
Trackpoint Interval .................................................................................................................................. 135
Track Min Distance
(Advanced) ................................................................................................................ 135
Track Color Range.................................................................................................................................... 136
Map Datum
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 136
North-Up Indicator .................................................................................................................................. 136
Course Projection Line ............................................................................................................................ 136
3D View Outline ...................................................................................................................................... 136
Continuous Navigation Mode ................................................................................................................ 137
GPS Receiver Override
(Advanced) .......................................................................................................... 137
SI Navigation
(Side Imaging View only) ......................................................................................................137
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Chart Menu Tab 138
Lat/Lon Grid ............................................................................................................................................ 139
Navaids on ird’s Eye View .................................................................................................................... 139
Chart Select.............................................................................................................................................. 139
Set Simulation Position
(Advanced) .......................................................................................................... 139
Set Map Offset (Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 139
Clear Map Offset (Advanced) .................................................................................................................... 140
Shaded Depth .......................................................................................................................................... 140
Chart Detail Level .................................................................................................................................... 140
Map orders ............................................................................................................................................ 141
Spot Soundings........................................................................................................................................ 141
Auto Zoom
(Advanced) .............................................................................................................................. 141
Auto Range (Advanced) ............................................................................................................................ 142
Vessel Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 142
Offset Speed (with Vessel Offset turned on) .............................................................................................. 142
Contour Lines
(optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) ........................................................................ 142
Depth Colors (optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) .......................................................................... 143
Depth Highlight (optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) .................................................................... 143
Depth Highlight Range (+/-) (optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) ................................................ 143
Water Level Offset
(optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) ................................................................ 143
Shallow Water Highlight (optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) ...................................................... 144
Lake List (optional-purchase LakeMaster charts only) ................................................................................ 144
Setup Menu Tab 145
Units - Depth............................................................................................................................................ 146
Units - Temp (International models only) .................................................................................................... 146
Units - Distance (with Speed input only) .................................................................................................. 146
Units - Speed (with Speed input only) ...................................................................................................... 146
User Mode .............................................................................................................................................. 146
Language
(International models only) ........................................................................................................ 146
Triplog Reset (with Speed input only) ........................................................................................................ 147
Restore Defaults ...................................................................................................................................... 147
Format Nav Directories ............................................................................................................................ 147
Select Readouts
(Advanced) .................................................................................................................... 148
Depth Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 149
Temp. Offset (Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 149
Speed Calibration (Advanced, with Speed paddlewheel only) .................................................................. 149

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Local Time Zone (Advanced) .................................................................................................................... 149
Daylight Saving Time
(Advanced) ............................................................................................................ 150
Position Format
(Advanced) ...................................................................................................................... 150
Time Format
(Advanced, International Models only) .................................................................................. 150
Date Format
(Advanced, International Models only) .................................................................................. 150
Digits Format
(Advanced) .......................................................................................................................... 150
NMEA 0183 Output
(Advanced) .............................................................................................................. 151
Sonar ........................................................................................................................................................ 151
Demonstration.......................................................................................................................................... 151
Sound Control .......................................................................................................................................... 151
Screen Snapshot
(optional-purchase Micro SD Card only) ........................................................................ 152
Views Menu Tab 153
Maintenance 154
Troubleshooting 155
Fishfinder Doesn’t Power Up .................................................................................................................. 155
Fishfinder Defaults to Simulator with a Transducer Attached .............................................................. 155
Display Problems ......................................................................................................................................156
Finding the Cause of Noise ......................................................................................................................157
HELIX Control Head Measurements 158
Specifications 160
lossary 162
Contact Humminbird 168
N TE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (International only) are only available on products sold
outside of the U.S. by our authorized international distributors. To obtain a list of authorized international
distributors, please visit our Web site at humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Customer Service at
[phone].
N TE: Entries in this Table of Contents which list (with Speed Input) or (with Temperature Input) may
require the purchase of separate accessories. You can visit our Web site at humminbird.com to order
these accessories online or contact Humminbird Customer Service at 1-800-633-1468.

How Sonar Works
Sonar technology is based on sound waves. The HELIX Series Fishfinder uses sonar to locate and
define structure, bottom contour and composition, as well as depth directly below the transducer.
Your HELIX Series Fishfinder sends a sound wave signal and determines distance by measuring
the time between the transmission of the sound wave and when the sound wave is reflected off
of an object; it then uses the reflected signal to interpret location, size, and composition of an
object.
Sonar is very fast. A sound wave can travel from the surface to a depth of 240 ft (70 m) and back
again in less than 1/4 of a second. It is unlikely that your boat can "outrun" this sonar signal.
SONAR is an acronym for SOund and NAvigation Ranging. Sonar
utilizes precision sound pulses or "pings" which are emitted into
the water in a teardrop-shaped beam.
The sound pulses “echo” back from objects in the water such as
the bottom, fish, and other submerged objects. The returned
echoes are displayed on the LCD screen. Each time a new echo is
received, the old echoes are moved across the LCD, creating a
scrolling effect.
1How Sonar Works

When all the echoes are viewed side by side, an easy to interpret
“graph” of the bottom, fish, and structure appears.
The sound pulses are transmitted at various frequencies depending
on the application. Very high frequencies (455 kHz) are used for
greatest definition but the operating depth is limited. High
frequencies (200 kHz) are commonly used on consumer sonar and
provide a good balance between depth performance and
resolution. Low frequencies (83 kHz) are typically used to achieve
greater depth capability.
The power output is the amount of energy generated by the sonar
transmitter. It is commonly measured using two methods:
•Root Mean Square (RMS) measures power output over the
entire transmit cycle.
•Peak to Peak measures power output at the highest points.
The benefits of increased power output are the ability to detect
smaller targets at greater distances, ability to overcome noise,
better high speed performance, and enhanced depth capability.
How Sonar Works 2

Side Imaging Sonar
The HEL X S GPS Fishfinder uses Side Imaging
sonar to provide a wide yet precise survey of a large
area of water, including detailed bottom topography
and fish-attracting structure orientation. The Side
Imaging transducer returns are processed into an
image similar to an aerial photograph.
Typically, the Side Imaging sonar can search an area
that is 480 feet wide (240 to each side), with a
typical depth performance of 100 feet. See What’s
on the Side Imaging Display and Understanding
Side Imaging for more information.
The Side Imaging transducer also provides Down
Imaging views on the screen, with the same depth
limitation of 100 feet. See What’s on the Down
Imaging Display for more information.
Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat
speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water
conditions, and transducer installation.
60°
83kHz
20°
200kHz
86°
455kHz
86°
455kHz
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DualBeam PLUS Sonar
The HEL X S GPS Fishfinder uses a 200/83 kHz
Dual eam PLUS sonar system with a wide (60°)
area of coverage. Dual eam PLUS sonar has a
narrowly focused 20° center beam, surrounded by
a second beam of 60°, expanding your coverage to
an area equal to your depth. In 20 feet of water, the
wider beam covers an area 20 feet wide. Dual eam
PLUS sonar returns can be blended together, viewed
separately, or compared side-by-side.
Dual eam PLUS is ideal for a wide range of
conditions - from shallow to very deep water in both
fresh and salt water.
Depth capability is affected by such factors as boat
speed, wave action, bottom hardness, water
conditions, and transducer installation.
60 Degree Total Coverage
Bottom Coverage = 1 x Depth
60˚ 20˚
200kHz
83kHz
How Sonar Works 4

Dual Beam Ice Transducer
(with optional-purchase XI 9 20 Ice Transducer)
The XI 9 20 Ice Transducer provides selectable dual-
frequency sonar with a wide area of coverage.
Selectable dual-frequency gives you the option of
two beams, and both beams will cover the bottom
and provide high definition. The 20° center beam
provides the highest definition, while the 60° beam
provides wider coverage.
Depth capability is affected by such factors as
bottom hardness and water conditions. Whether
fishing in shallow or very deep water, selectable
dual-frequency is ideal for a variety of conditions.
N TE: Contact Humminbird Customer Service to
determine which accessory transducers are compatible
with your control head, or visit our Web site at
humminbird.com.
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How GPS and Cartography Work
Your Fishfinder also supports GPS (Global Positioning System) and chartplotting. It uses GPS and
sonar to determine your position, display it on a grid, and provide detailed underwater
information.
GPS uses a constellation of satellites that continually send radio
signals to the earth. The GPS receiver receives signals from satellites
that are visible to it. ased on time differences between each
received signal, the GPS receiver determines its distance to each
satellite. With distances known, the GPS receiver mathematically
triangulates its own position. With 5 updates per second, the GPS
receiver then calculates its velocity and bearing.
GPS was originally intended for military use; however, civilians may also take advantage of its
highly accurate position capabilities, typically within +/- 4.5 meters, depending on conditions. This
means that 95% of the time, the GPS receiver will read a location within 4.5 meters of your actual
position. Your GPS Receiver also uses information from WAAS (the Wide Area Augmentation
System), EGNOS (the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay Service), and MSAS (the MTSAT
Satellite Augmentation System) satellites if they are available in your area.
The following GPS functionality is currently supported by the Fishfinder:
• View current position
• View current track (breadcrumb trail)
• View precision speed and heading from your GPS receiver
• Save tracks, waypoints, and routes
• Travel a route and navigate from one waypoint to the next
See Views: Chart View and Micro SD Card Slot: Add Maps to Your Fishfinder for more
information.
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Power On
Follow the instructions below to power on your Humminbird control head.
1. Press the POWER/LIGHT key.
2. When the Title screen is displayed, press the MENU key to access the Start-Up Options
Menu.
3. If a functioning transducer is connected, Normal operation will be selected automatically,
and your Fishfinder can be used on the water. See Start-Up ptions Menu for more
information.
• If a transducer is not connected and you wait too long to select a Start-Up Option,
the system will default to whichever menu is already highlighted.
• You can also select Simulator to learn how to use your control head and save
settings in advance for later use.
4. Quick Setup: If this is the first time the unit has been powered on (after installation or
after restoring defaults), the Quick Setup dialog box will display on the screen. Use the
4-WAY Cursor Control key to set the Language, Water Type, and Max Depth. Press the
EXIT key to close the dialog box.
N TE: The Quick Setup settings can be changed at any time. See each menu option in The Menu System
for details.
HEL X Series Title Screen
7Pow r On

W at’s on t e Control Head
Your HELIX Series user interface is easy to use. A combination of keys, different views, and
situation-specific, customizable menus allows you to control what you see on the color display.
Refer to the following illustration and see Key Functions,Views, and The Menu System for more
information.
VIEW
MENU
EXIT
MARK
GOTO
MOB
micro SD c rd slot
ZOOM (+/-) keys
VIEW key
MENU key
MARK key
EXIT key
1
2
3
6
7
8
4-WAY Cursor Control key (LEFT, RIGHT, UP, or DOWN) GOTO/MOB key
49
CHECK/INFO key POWER/LIGHT key
510
1
2
4
5
7
8
3
6
9
10
What’s on the Control Head 8