CURRENT VERSION - 1.300
RELEASED DATE - February 8, 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
Improved bottom stability compensation (IMU/AHRS) performance. This improves MEGA Live in rough water and while using the trolling motor.
Important Notes and Prerequisites
Know before you update
NOTICE! To ensure a smooth update process, please keep the unit and MEGA Live powered on until the update is fully completed. Interrupting the power supply during the update can result in system instability or data loss. It is crucial for the integrity of the update that both the unit and MEGA Live remain operational throughout the entire procedure.
- 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 2.930 on HELIX.
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.
- Go to the Accessory Test view and confirm that MEGA Live is connected and that the version is 1.130 or newer.
- Insert a SD card with the new MEGA Live software.
- Respond to the two prompts that appear to start the update process (Select Yes and then No).
- During the update process you may notice a few “lost source” notifications. This is ok. You do not need to respond to these prompts.
- Wait until the MEGA Live disconnects and then reconnects with the new software version displayed on the Accessory Test view. This process could take up to 8 minutes! Do not pull the card out, restart the HELIX, or restart the MEGA Live.
- Remove the SD card with the update once the update is complete.
