Humminbird CoastMaster User manual

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Humminbird® CoastMaster™ chart cards are compatible with HELIX ®
G3/G3N and G4/G4N control heads with chartplotting capabilities and
all APEX™ and SOLIX ® control heads. To review the latest compatibility
information and to download a detailed CoastMaster Chart Card user
guide, visit our Web site at humminbird.com.
This quick start guide and the CoastMaster user guide contain
instructions that apply to your Humminbird control head(s) as follows:
•APEX Series
•SOLIX Series
•HELIX Series
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Your control head is compatible with either an SD card or a microSD
card. It is important to note the following guidelines:
WARNING! Do NOT delete or change the contents of your chart card.
Changing the card will permanently damage it.
• Confirm the chart card is locked (see the illustrations below).
•Do not force the card into the slot. The card should click easily into place.
• Do not leave the card slot cover open. Close the slot cover to prevent
water damage to the unit.
switch in
locked
position
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microSD card
adapter
microSD
card
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532791-1AU_C

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P O
1. Press the POWER key.
2. Choose your startup mode. If you are on the water with GPS
reception, select Normal mode. If you are off the water without GPS
reception, select Simulator mode.
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It is important to install the latest software update to enable the
Humminbird CoastMaster chart card on your control head.
CoastMaster requires the following software versions:
APEX and SOLIX: 4.020 and later
HELIX: 2.660 and later
To download the latest software, go to our Web site at humminbird.com
and slick Support > Software updates. For complete details about the
software update process, see your control head manual.
U  B (HELIX O)
CoastMaster requires the following basemap versions to operate on
HELIX control heads:
HELIX 7 and 8: 2.010 (released 07/2020) and later
All other compatible HELIX models: 1.031 (released 07/2020) and later
To download the latest software, go to our Web site at humminbird.com
and slick Support > Software updates. For complete details about the
software update process, see your control head manual.
O C V
APEX/SOLIX:
1. Press the HOME key.
2. Select Chart View from the Favorites bar.
HELIX:
1. Press the VIEW key until Chart View is displayed on-screen.
OR
Press and hold the VIEW key to open the Views X-Press Menu. Select
Chart > Chart View.

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U  S B (APEX  SOLIX O)
The status bar is located at the top of the screen. It changes to match
the on-screen view. You can tap the icons in the status bar to open and
close a menu or make a selection.
Tap to open the
X-Press Menu
chart
orientation
chart
preset
depth color
palette
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Use Chart Presets to quickly alternate between settings. You can use the
default Fishing or Navigation settings provided, or you can create a
custom User preset with your preferences. The Fishing and Navigation
presets are also fully customizable. You can restore each preset back to
its default settings at any time.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > Chart Preset
HELIX: Main Menu >HB Chart tab >Chart Preset
APEX/SOLIX HELIX

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S  W L O
Your CoastMaster card includes chart data for select inland lakes and
rivers.
It is important to note if the water level is higher or lower than normal.
For example, if you know that the tide is 3 feet lower than normal (or that
a lake's water level is down 3 feet), set the Water Level Offset to -3. Depth
labels on the Contour Lines will adjust based on the Water Level Offset
setting.
•If the water level is higher than normal, set a positive amount.
•If the water level is lower than normal, set a negative amount.
•If the water level has not changed (normal): For APEX and SOLIX,
turn Water Level Offset off. For HELIX, set the Water Level Offset
to 0.
APEX/SOLIX: Home > Settings > Chart > Water Level Offset
HELIX: Main Menu >HB Chart tab > Water Level Offset
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shoreline new shoreline with Water Level Offset set to -3

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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.
• Shallow Water Highlight identifies shallow waters when the depth is
equal to or less than the level you set.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > Depth Highlights
HELIX: Main Menu >HB Chart tab > Depth Highlights
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S S D L
Use the Safe Depth feature to set the minimum depth level for your
vessel and to turn on highlights for hazards shallower than that level.
APEX/SOLIX: Home > Settings > Chart > Safe Depth
HELIX: Main Menu > HB Chart tab > Safe Depth
S/H S S
Spot Soundings are depth measurements shown on the chart.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > Chart Objects >
Navigation > Spot Soundings
HELIX: Main Menu > HB Chart tab > Chart Objects > Spot Soundings

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APEX/SOLIX
contour
lines
shallow
water
highlight
chart object
(harbour facility)
depth label
(depth of
contour)
depth
palette
colors
land
chart object
(obstruction)
spot
sounding
label
chart object
(rock)
depth
highlight 1
HELIX
depth
palette
colors
shallow
water
highlight
contour
lines
labels
(sand)
drying
areas
current
station
landmark
depth
highlight 1

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M A  C
APEX/SOLIX: HELIX
Move the Joystick.
Press any arrow on the
4-Way Cursor Control key.
S M   C
Zoom in (+) and Zoom out (-) to see more of the chart
display (contour lines, depth colors, etc.).
V M I
Move the cursor to an icon (buoy, marker, etc.), contour line, or
position on the chart, and press the CHECK/INFO key. If you
have an APEX or SOLIX control head, press the CHECK/INFO key
a second time or select Map Info from the Info Menu.
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Hide Contour Lines to see more details on the chart.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > Depth/Contours
HELIX: Main Menu > HB Chart tab > Depth/Contours
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Select your display preference: North-Up, Head-Up, Course-Up, etc.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > General > Orientation
HELIX: Main Menu > Chart tab > Chart Orientation
S Y M
Search the area for ports, tide stations and current stations. If you have
an APEX or SOLIX, you can also search for other points of interest,
services, and the nearest waypoints, routes, and tracks.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Info > Find Nearest
HELIX: Without an active cursor on the screen, press the CHECK/INFO key.

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CM P: C L
If you have a CoastMaster Premium chart card, you can display layers that
show aerial imagery or shaded relief in Chart View and Chart Combo Views.
The transparency of these layers is customizeable.
• Aerial Imagery can be applied to land only or to both land and water.
• Bottom Hardness highlights the composition of the seabed, with light
colors indicating a harder bottom (rock, coral, etc.) and dark colors
indicating a softer bottom (muck, mud, etc.).
•Shaded Relief uses shadows to show features of the seafloor.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Chart Options > Layers
HELIX: Main Menu >HB Chart tab > Layers
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  (  )
 
coral/rock
hard bottom
soft bottom
mud/muck
silt
clay
sand/shells

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The map is not displayed in Chart View.
1. Confirm GPS reception.
2. Confirm the control head software is up to date.
3. Confirm compatibility on our Web site at humminbird.com.
How can I view maps on my control head when I am not on the water?
1. Power on the control head. Select Start Simulation (APEX/SOLIX) or
Simulator (HELIX). Open a chart view and move the cursor to your
desired position on the chart.
APEX/SOLIX: Chart X-Press Menu > Set Simulation Position
HELIX: Main Menu > Chart Menu Tab > Set Simulation Position
C an I view the Humminbird CoastMaster chart card on my computer?
No, the Humminbird CoastMaster chart card is not compatible with your
computer. It is only compatible with your Humminbird control head.
Installing the Humminbird CoastMaster chart card in a computer could
corrupt the map files.
The map displays, but seems to redraw slowly as you move across the
water.
1. Press the ZOOM (-) key to zoom out of the Chart View.
2. Confirm the control head software is up to date.
For additional questions, see the FAQ page at humminbird.com or
contact Humminbird Technical Support through our Help Center at
https://humminbird-help.johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/en-us.

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P W  R P
Johnson Outdoors warrants this product against defects in material and
workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. Defects in materials or
workmanship that occur within 1 year of purchase, substantiated by a sales
receipt, will either be repaired or replaced without charge at Johnson Outdoors’
discretion. THIS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY
AVAILABLE FOR ANY DEFECT CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR
DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER. JOHNSON
OUTDOORS WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR
ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGES OF
ANY KIND.
This warranty does not apply when: 1. the product has been altered, adjusted or
handled in a manner other than in accordance with the instructions furnished
with this product: 2. any defect, problem, loss or physical damage has resulted
from any misuse, negligence or carelessness.
R  D P
If you purchased this product in Australia or New Zealand, please return to the
retailer from whom you purchased it, or directly to BLA. Returned products
must have a Return Authorization (RA) number clearly displayed on the outside
of the package. Contact BLA customer service by calling 1300 252 725 or by
emailing servic[email protected] within 14 days of purchase to obtain an RA.
When you return the product, include a valid sales receipt, a return address and
a phone or email contact information. The RA is valid for 30 days from date
issued. Product should be returned to: BLA, 131 Rivergate Pl Murarrie,
Queensland, 4172, Australia.
Johnson Outdoors reserves the right to examine the product when we receive
it to determine if the defect or malfunction is due to a defect in materials or
workmanship. Johnson Outdoors will duplicate the original data on all repaired
or replaced products. Products that are defective due to any other cause will
not be repaired or replaced. Damaged products, not covered by or that are out
of warranty may be eligible for repair for a service fee, contact Johnson
Outdoors for more information. WARNING: Never format a Humminbird SD card.
Formatting the card will permanently erase the map data. Never use a
Humminbird SD card to store or transfer data as this may damage the card.

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WARNING! 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.
WARNING! Do NOT save data files (waypoints, routes, tracks, groups,
recordings, etc.) to your chart card. Saving data to your chart card will
permanently damage it. You can save navigation data to the control
head and export it to a blank card. Download the CoastMaster Chart
Cards User Guide from our Web site at humminbird.com for more
details.
WARNING! Do NOT delete or change the contents of your chart card.
Changing the card will permanently damage it.
NOTE: To purchase accessories for your control head, visit our Web site
at humminbird.com or contact Humminbird Technical Support through
our Help Center at https://humminbird-help.johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/
en-us.
APEX™, CoastMaster™, HELIX®, Humminbird®, and SOLIX® are trademarked by or
registered trademarks of Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc.
Adobe, Acrobat, Adobe PDF, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks
of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.
microSD is a trademark or registered trademark of SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other
countries or both.
© 2022 Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved

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 
Contact Humminbird Technical Support through our Help Center at
https://humminbird-help.johnsonoutdoors.com/hc/en-us or by writing
to the address below:
Humminbird Service Department
678 Humminbird Lane
Eufaula AL 36027 USA