CURRENT VERSION - 1.320
RELEASED DATE - December 11, 2024
Affected Models:
(710304-1) MEGA Live Sonar Transducer
(710309-1) MEGA Live Hand Control - Universal
JUMP TO: NEW AND UPDATED FEATURES, IMPORTANT NOTES AND PREREQUISITES, RECOMMENDED SETTINGS, DOWNLOAD AND UPDATE INSTRUCTIONS, MEGA LIVE SOFTWARE UPDATE
New and Updated Features
Added compatibility with XPLORE, SOLIX G3, and APEX running software version 5.060.
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MEGA Live compatibility with HELIX, SOLIX G1, and SOLIX G2 has not changed.
- Includes improved bottom stability compensation (IMU/AHRS) performance from version 1.300. This improves MEGA Live in rough water and while using the trolling motor.
Important Notes and Prerequisites
Know before you update
NOTICE! Keep the transducer powered on until the update is complete to avoid instability or data loss.
- DO NOT power the unit off during the update!
- You will need a Class 10 SD or Micro SD (depending on Humminbird model) no larger than 32GB, and 70 MB of available space.
- Head unit software MUST be installed BEFORE installing any accessory software.
- Note that MEGA Live version 1.300 or newer should be installed on MEGA Live transducers to use software version 4.210 on APEX and SOLIX.
Recommended Settings
For the best image from MEGA Live in most water conditions use the default settings:
Dynamic Contrast: Balanced
Sensitivity*: 10
Contrast**: 10
If you are in shallow water or if you’re experiencing clutter on your screen try:
Dynamic Contrast: High
Sensitivity*: 10
Contrast**: 10
If you are in deeper water and are looking for increased bait tracking performance try:
Dynamic Contrast: Low
Sensitivity*: 10
Contrast**: 10
*Sensitivity will decrease or increase the apparent signal strength of all of the returns on the screen. Always start at 10 and then increase or decrease as needed.
**Contrast will decrease or increase the separation in apparent signal strength between stronger and weaker returns. Lower contrast values will help when trying to track smaller baits or targets while Higher contrast values will help remove clutter from the screen.
Download and Update Instructions
- After installing the appropriate update to your compatible Humminbird unit, download the update file to an SD card.
- Insert a SD card with the new MEGA Live Software
- Go to the Files tool on the Home Screen
- Select the new MEGA Live software from the list and select Install. You will see an Updating screen as the SOLIX/APEX transfers the update to the MEGA Live.
- Once the updating screen disappears, do not pull the card out, restart the SOLIX/APEX, or restart the MEGA Live.
- Wait until the MEGA Live disconnects and then reconnects with the new software version displayed in the Files Tool.
- This process could take up to 8 minutes!
- Confirm that the software is updated on the Home/Network/Network Info menu.
- Remove the SD card with the update once the update is complete.
