HDS Live Installation Manual
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... an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in the video panel, refer to the Operator Manual for more information. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual 27 Sonar CH2 - It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. black 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in...
... an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in the video panel, refer to the Operator Manual for more information. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual 27 Sonar CH2 - It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. black 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... operator if radar has already been in the sonar panel menu. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual De-activate this unit with caution. Structure depth offset Setting for selection in active service. Ú Note: Use this option with...
... operator if radar has already been in the sonar panel menu. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual De-activate this unit with caution. Structure depth offset Setting for selection in active service. Ú Note: Use this option with...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the boat in the water or from the...do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative value). • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset to the bottom. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 Installation Use this dialog to...
... surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the boat in the water or from the...do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative value). • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset to the bottom. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 Installation Use this dialog to...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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Source name Select this option to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the selected transducer. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of sources available for setup.
Source name Select this option to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the selected transducer. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of sources available for setup.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset to adjust the speed value from the sonar transducer. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Default is 0°. Ú ...Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is used to adjust the water temperature...
... the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset to adjust the speed value from the sonar transducer. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Default is 0°. Ú ...Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is used to adjust the water temperature...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Transducer type Ú Note: The transducer type is automatically set for transducers that support Transducer ID (XID) and is used in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be commissioned prior to determine impedance. Select Commissioning. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Commissioning...
... for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Transducer type Ú Note: The transducer type is automatically set for transducers that support Transducer ID (XID) and is used in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be commissioned prior to determine impedance. Select Commissioning. 2. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Commissioning...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... recommended action, contact support. No autopilot computer Probable cause: The MFD has lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN network. • Check the GPS antenna location. • Check that...
... recommended action, contact support. No autopilot computer Probable cause: The MFD has lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN network. • Check the GPS antenna location. • Check that...
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... response setting and increase the steering response setting. • Increase the boat speed if possible, or steer by hand. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. AP Rudder ... or invalid heading data. AP clutch overload (For Helm-1/ cable steer only)* Probable cause: The clutch in the Helm-1. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to a broken wire or connection. • Misaligned potentiometer in Helm-1 is too low. AP Off course...
... response setting and increase the steering response setting. • Increase the boat speed if possible, or steer by hand. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. AP Rudder ... or invalid heading data. AP clutch overload (For Helm-1/ cable steer only)* Probable cause: The clutch in the Helm-1. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to a broken wire or connection. • Misaligned potentiometer in Helm-1 is too low. AP Off course...
HDS Live Quick Guide
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...on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Select clear cursor to return to select predefined sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. ¼¼ Note: Use shallow water fishing mode when fishing in less than 18 meter (60 feet) of transducers connected to help differentiate softer targets ...from harder ones ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Fishing mode Used to the normal sonar menu. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to set up the image....
...on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Select clear cursor to return to select predefined sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. ¼¼ Note: Use shallow water fishing mode when fishing in less than 18 meter (60 feet) of transducers connected to help differentiate softer targets ...from harder ones ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Fishing mode Used to the normal sonar menu. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to set up the image....
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... overlay. syncs the Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live is a real-time feature where the unit creates an overlay of live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer. • The data ...logging and display is accurate up to 20 knots. • Genesis live log files can record from the unit's memory card. uses the navigation palette. • Depth shading - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live depth contours shown. Genesis live...
... overlay. syncs the Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live is a real-time feature where the unit creates an overlay of live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer. • The data ...logging and display is accurate up to 20 knots. • Genesis live log files can record from the unit's memory card. uses the navigation palette. • Depth shading - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live depth contours shown. Genesis live...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... yield better resolution, but cause the record file to increase in size compared to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is to be used when saving the log file. Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per sounding that are to StructureMap format from the...The log file can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to the unit. File format Select a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Save to Select whether the recording is connected to the unit, you can also be converted to be saved internally or to a storage...
... yield better resolution, but cause the record file to increase in size compared to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is to be used when saving the log file. Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per sounding that are to StructureMap format from the...The log file can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to the unit. File format Select a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Save to Select whether the recording is connected to the unit, you can also be converted to be saved internally or to a storage...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on or... on the screen. Adjusting the Colorline can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. You can be displayed if sensitivity is set both upper and lower range limits. Available frequencies depend on the...
... Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on or... on the screen. Adjusting the Colorline can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. You can be displayed if sensitivity is set both upper and lower range limits. Available frequencies depend on the...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the image on -screen clutter. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and temperature inversion can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The noise rejection...image in the active panel. Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history. ...
... option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the image on -screen clutter. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and temperature inversion can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The noise rejection...image in the active panel. Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history. ...
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By default, the ping speed is out of transducer range. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging... signals in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or you want to limit interference. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water.
By default, the ping speed is out of transducer range. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging... signals in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or you want to limit interference. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water.
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.... The strength of available sonar history. Fish ID You can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is active. When overlay DownScan is used to include basic DownScan options. The Preview bar is a snapshot of the actual targets...
.... The strength of available sonar history. Fish ID You can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is active. When overlay DownScan is used to include basic DownScan options. The Preview bar is a snapshot of the actual targets...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...are actual fish. In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the network. 76 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. De-activate ...this unit with other enabled sonar devices on units which do not have a transducer connected. Network Sonar Select to see other ...
...are actual fish. In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the network. 76 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. De-activate ...this unit with other enabled sonar devices on units which do not have a transducer connected. Network Sonar Select to see other ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the separate HDS Live Installation manual. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the selected Sonar file, you control the scrolling and display from the transducer to display. All transducers measure water depth from the System Controls dialog. View Sonar...image, and you can it see other sources on the network that have this feature enabled. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 The log file is also available from the transducer to start and stop recording of the boat in the water or from the menu. If more than ...
... information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the separate HDS Live Installation manual. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the selected Sonar file, you control the scrolling and display from the transducer to display. All transducers measure water depth from the System Controls dialog. View Sonar...image, and you can it see other sources on the network that have this feature enabled. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 The log file is also available from the transducer to start and stop recording of the boat in the water or from the menu. If more than ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Use depth and temp data from Selects from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset equal ...to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A (negative value). • ...
...supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Use depth and temp data from Selects from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the water surface, B (positive value) • For depth below transducer, set the offset equal ...to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the vessel, A (negative value). • ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... causes a zoom in or out of your boat. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated. The left and right of the center displayed in high detail of the seabed to the cursor are...
... causes a zoom in or out of your boat. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated. The left and right of the center displayed in high detail of the seabed to the cursor are...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... SideScan menu to set up . Used to the normal menu. Refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Select the clear cursor option to return to specify the source for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page...
... SideScan menu to set up . Used to the normal menu. Refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Select the clear cursor option to return to specify the source for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page...