Humminbird Helix 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 12 G4N Beginners Tutorial part 2

Humminbird helix units are some of the most well know and versatile on the market and this week Jeremy discusses how to use the humminbird helix g4n series on part 2 of a 3 part series. Keep your eye out for the last and final video part 3

[@jasonortiz3892]

I bought a Helix 8 a few months ago, and have not been able to use it to its full potential because of not understanding it. These series of videos are really helpful! Thank you!

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Glad to help Jason!

[@lilliandbowman]

The Best explanation of features I have seen yet. Thanks! Keep them coming!

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thanks Steve, will do!

[@patrickmahoney3479]

Great explanation of how to make the best use of the helix units.

[@randy4805]

The best explanation/tutorial I have seen! Thank you!

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thanks Randy!

[@adriandaigle8651]

Great video….I’ve been looking for a video like this! Thanks for clearing things up for us!

[@andrewlawson6224]

Good stuff! Going to watch all your videos a dozen times!

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thanks Andrew!

[@russellgrigg5202]

Hey man great videos as always

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thanks man!

[@robertspeakman8107]

Another great video buddy thanks

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Your welcome!

[@mnhoss2100]

Good video, thanks

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thanks you sir, glad you help!

[@joesmth1971]

Hey there...great advice in the videos you do! .just got a Helix 7. Wondering if you have any videos or tips centered around best settings for shallow water fishing. Do most of mine in the Salt Ponds of Cape Cod for Stripped Bass where water is never much deeper than 7-10ft and a lot of times under 5ft.

[@HumminbirdHelp]

I did one a while back on a helix 7 in my local river that is really similar. Let me see if I can find it but that is something I can try n get done in the next few weeks

[@ronniesolomon5235]

You’re videos are great and very helpful. I’m literally on the water now watching your video playing around with the unit. Maybe I missed this but What setting should the chart speed be on? I had mine on 3 while looking for brush piles at 3mph boat speed

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Awesome man your going to enjoy it. Rule of thumb is match your boat speed with the chart speed but I sometimes I bumb the chart speed up by 1

[@NukeStrong]

I don't get my boat for a week or so but I have learned so much from your tutorials. One question, if I hit scroll arrow in side image to freeze, can I then change over to down imaging on that same location at that same time to look at it closer also or must I lock on/freeze in each individual mode? Ken

[@timdare0831]

I heard that you are from Illinois. Nice. Im from Midwest Illinois

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Nice, yes sir I'm from north central Illinois!

[@brianstauffacher]

Just purchased this unit. Dang. I love your videos. But still trying to figure out how to get split screen satellite map. And sonar

[@coreymarcheck3527]

Thanks

[@HumminbirdHelp]

No problem, glad to help

[@curtisanderson5756]

Jeramy I’m in Il also can I purchase on water training somewhere

[@PerryShriver]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@samuelladucer8315]

I have a helix 7 chirp mega di gps g4n can I use mega live with this unit and if so what do I all need? This is for the open water and ice fishing..

[@curtisanderson5742]

Jeramy please point out what fish looks like in down imaging

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Unfortunately I won't be able to do a good video on this gill spring but I will for sure asap

[@smokinhic]

Great video👍😉🥃🇺🇸 Why does bird turn off when starting motor. Is there a fix?

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Thank you. Only fix there is would be a dedicated battery for the unit or better starting battery. It's the cranking amps drawing the power down enough to not hold enough power for the humminbird.

[@smokinhic]

@@HumminbirdHelp Thank you for the advice😉🥃🇺🇸

[@kylecasetta4091]

Question, I have a helix 7 g4n MSI . Want to upgrade one of my units to a 8 or a 9 would I get true down imaging or would I need to get a di unit or would it be better to save up and buy a 8 or 9 MSI+ then connect the MSI 7 to it. what would be the most economical way kinda confusing on what units can connect and run what features. I admit I'm kinda technology inept

[@jasonerickson947]

Just going to throw out the issue myself and a co-worker had with our mega SI machines. The mega DI transducer looks just the SI, but it won't give you a picture. If you aren't getting what you think you should on your unit, double check your transducer.

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Did the di transducer come in a new si box? That would def not let you get a si image

[@jasonerickson947]

Came on the boat, bought it from a boat show

[@jasonerickson947]

Buddy bought his boat used with the same issue, so I'm thinking this is fairly common mistake

[@mattycentak5002]

What should I set my SI at for fishing a river? 60-80ft?

[@HumminbirdHelp]

If you are looking for a si range to see the farthest from the boat I would def consider switching down to a lower side imaging frequency like 800 khz. This would give you a better image out to almost 200 feet

[@curtisanderson5756]

Jason Curtis Anderson asked do u offer on water training in my boat ??

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Yes I do Mr. Anderson. I have 1 this next weekend but I've been extremely busy with a newborn and work. I'm in northern Illinois. Where r you located?

[@user-uu4lj7hn4w]

I just got my hummingbird and started charting but I’m not able to open the chart at home to go over it at home plugged in at the house

[@russellgrigg5202]

Hey slime quest I have a problem with my helix 10 that I would love to talk to you about if there is any way we can

[@HumminbirdHelp]

If you have facebook shoot me a message on there sometime, Jeremy Burris

[@brianlingis2392]

Why doesn't helix 7 G4N not have ice fishing mode ? Kinda strange to me ! But i can buy a meaga live transducer to ice fish ?

[@HumminbirdHelp]

When u hit the menu button twice and go to sonar menu ice fishing isn't all the way at the bottom. It should be. Is the units software up to date

[@THEJOKER2224]

Hi, I have a Helix 9 mega Si+ G4N and a Helix 12 mega Di + G4N but can’t get the Si enhance menu to show up. I changed the settings to custom on both. I have the 2.660 version. Any tips? Thanks

[@HumminbirdHelp]

That's very strange. It should have it on both units after putting on custom mode. You do have to be on the full screen si or di to get that menu to pop up. Can't be on split screen. Are they networked together. Possibly try leaving one powered off and see if that makes a difference. I have not updated my g4n yet but that would be crazy if that changed that with the update.

[@THEJOKER2224]

@@HumminbirdHelp thanks, I have it on full screen. I do get the extra choices on the menu ( Si contour mode and Si sharpness) but this Si enhance option does not show up. I can send you a pic of the menu under angler mode and custom mode. But it’s not possible to post pics on this thread

[@THEJOKER2224]

@@HumminbirdHelp I think it is the update, I picked up my boat from my dealer Already rigged and version 2.660 installed

[@jamescohn247]

Does my live scope have to be in the water before I turn my graft on

[@buck16]

I'm not sure about Live Scope but with mega live you don't need to deploy the mega live transducer first but until you do the unit will say the mega live transducer is out of water

[@rjpgd]

How do you set it on simulation mode?

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Easiest way is to plug In the unit without a transducer connected

[@vhype233]

Auto chart live how far does each path scan? 10, 12, or 15 feet. I see people on KZbin making a lot of paths to cover an area

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Yeah I would say 20-30 feet accurately but the more paths you do the more exact the autochart map will be

[@vhype233]

@Slime Quest TV yes sir I appreciate your response. I will be stuck recording one day and having to do 2nd, 3rd, and more recording to capture my lake here in Indy. How will the system remember and how does it add to day 1? 🤔 so many questions

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Just make sure you turn your autochart recording off when your done and next time u go out it will be right where u left off. However just remember the unit without the zero lines card only records about 8 hrs. You can also record at a decent rate about 8 to 10 mph without loosing much detail

[@vhype233]

@Slime Quest TV I am buying that zero card and smart fish card as well. Do you have an email?

[@HumminbirdHelp]

Yeah it's [e-mail]

[@l.fil2o384]

Very good, can you take subtitle in french ? Hello from france ... 🤙

[@HumminbirdHelp]

They should be available, I will check

[@leonardmartin5145]

Yeah great vid, great info, but what do you do when you wait 30 years to FINALLY get your bass boat you pick the color size brand you go to a great dealer everything is awesome right!!!!! WRONG!!!!! Take the boat out and the stupid fish finder doesn't work. IT WONT SHOW ME ANY VIEWS AND SAYS TRANSDUCER NOT CONNECTED!!! Dealer says check connections under the console and into batter compartment Holy shit really!!! Connections good dealer says check settings setup go to demonstration ok cool NOT!!! MY UNIT WONT SHOW ME THAT THERE IS NO DEMONTRATION UNDER SETUP!!! It goes to daylight savings time and nothing else this is just my luck cause demonstration is the next thing on the list what do I do???????!!!!!!! I don't want to go 2 hours to the dealer MAN SUPER FRUSTRATED!!!