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Video input configuration Configurations to video input are made in -1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual 27 It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Sonar CH2 - black 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in-1/TotalScan/StructureScan Ú Note...
Video input configuration Configurations to video input are made in -1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual 27 It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Sonar CH2 - black 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in-1/TotalScan/StructureScan Ú Note...
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.... Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on units which do not have a transducer connected. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for selection in active service. De-activate this option with other units connected... network. Network sonar mode The network sonar mode setting selects whether only one or multiple sonar sources can be listed as a sonar source for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual
.... Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on units which do not have a transducer connected. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for selection in active service. De-activate this option with other units connected... network. Network sonar mode The network sonar mode setting selects whether only one or multiple sonar sources can be listed as a sonar source for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual
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...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 ... value). • To show the depth from the transducer to 0. Use temp data from Selects from the transducer to setup and configure available sources. All transducers measure water depth from which source the temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37
...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 ... value). • To show the depth from the transducer to 0. Use temp data from Selects from the transducer to setup and configure available sources. All transducers measure water depth from which source the temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37
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As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of sources available for the selected transducer. Source name Select this option to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for setup.
As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of sources available for the selected transducer. Source name Select this option to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for setup.
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... the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product by 100. Calibration range: -9.9° - +9.9°. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from one...calm conditions, with minimal wind and current movement. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. Calibration range: 50-200 %. Default is temperature capable. Water speed intervals range from the paddle wheel to thirty...
... the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product by 100. Calibration range: -9.9° - +9.9°. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. Water speed calibration Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed value from one...calm conditions, with minimal wind and current movement. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. Calibration range: 50-200 %. Default is temperature capable. Water speed intervals range from the paddle wheel to thirty...
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... the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual In this context, the outboard motor acts as described in menus and dialogs. Cablesteer rudder calibration 1. The NAC-1 autopilot computer (outboard motor autopilot) requires setup as a rudder. In some transducers with transducer to the sonar module. The transducer selected will determine what frequencies the user...
... the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual In this context, the outboard motor acts as described in menus and dialogs. Cablesteer rudder calibration 1. The NAC-1 autopilot computer (outboard motor autopilot) requires setup as a rudder. In some transducers with transducer to the sonar module. The transducer selected will determine what frequencies the user...
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... has lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. AP Position data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid position data. 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...
... has lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. AP Position data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid position data. 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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..., or steer by hand. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to a broken wire or connection. • Misaligned potentiometer in Helm-1 is drawing too much current. AP Rudder...
..., or steer by hand. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to a broken wire or connection. • Misaligned potentiometer in Helm-1 is drawing too much current. AP Rudder...
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... When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Select clear cursor to return to the normal sonar menu. Available options depend on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Fishing mode Used 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 the system. •...
... When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Select clear cursor to return to the normal sonar menu. Available options depend on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Fishing mode Used 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 the system. •...
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... when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live menu options Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the overlay. Contour interval Defines the density of depth contour mapping based on live depth contours shown. uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer. • The...
... when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live menu options Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the overlay. Contour interval Defines the density of depth contour mapping based on live depth contours shown. uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer. • The...
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... 3rd party Sonar viewing tools. The log file can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to be used when saving the log file. If a StructureScan transducer is available on the network, you can also be converted to StructureMap format from the drop-down, slg (Sonar only), xtf (Structure only*), sl2 (Sonar.... Save to using lower byte settings. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Select a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual
... 3rd party Sonar viewing tools. The log file can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to be used when saving the log file. If a StructureScan transducer is available on the network, you can also be converted to StructureMap format from the drop-down, slg (Sonar only), xtf (Structure only*), sl2 (Sonar.... Save to using lower byte settings. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Select a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual
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Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Auto sensitivity can help differentiate softer targets from harder ones. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is the preferred mode for use. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity automatically adjusts the sonar return to manually set too... system in the menu. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from the actual bottom. Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Adjusting the Colorline can be...
Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Auto sensitivity can help differentiate softer targets from harder ones. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is the preferred mode for use. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity automatically adjusts the sonar return to manually set too... system in the menu. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from the actual bottom. Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Adjusting the Colorline can be...
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For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Menu options for the image in the active panel. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and...near the surface. Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can clutter the image. Used to get a more useful image. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine...
For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Menu options for the image in the active panel. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and...near the surface. Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can clutter the image. Used to get a more useful image. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine...
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... bottom depth is in the selected range. Manual mode Manual mode is set to limit interference. 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. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to max.... This allows the display to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. When the unit is out of transducer range. Use the option anytime you might receive incorrect depth information. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the...
... bottom depth is in the selected range. Manual mode Manual mode is set to limit interference. 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. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to max.... This allows the display to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. When the unit is out of transducer range. Use the option anytime you might receive incorrect depth information. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the...
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... history shown at the top of available sonar history. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Amplitude scope The Amplitude scope is a display of the actual targets is indicated by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want to be added...
... history shown at the top of available sonar history. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Amplitude scope The Amplitude scope is a display of the actual targets is indicated by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want to be added...
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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. Network Sonar Select to see other units...sonar available for any unit on the Ethernet network. De-activate this unit with other enabled sonar devices on units which do not have a transducer connected. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols 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. Network Sonar Select to see other units...sonar available for any unit on the Ethernet network. De-activate this unit with other enabled sonar devices on units which do not have a transducer connected. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish.
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... channel to the water surface. View Sonar log Used to start and stop recording of the boat in the water or from the transducer to "Start recording log data" on the image, measure distance, and set view options as a paused image, and you can... System Controls dialog. Log sonar Select to view Sonar recordings. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to display. For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to this feature enabled. When unselected, transducers connected to the separate HDS Live Installation manual. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77
... channel to the water surface. View Sonar log Used to start and stop recording of the boat in the water or from the transducer to "Start recording log data" on the image, measure distance, and set view options as a paused image, and you can... System Controls dialog. Log sonar Select to view Sonar recordings. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to display. For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to this feature enabled. When unselected, transducers connected to the separate HDS Live Installation manual. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77
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... the vessel 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 to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual B A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative...
... the vessel 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 to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual B A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative...
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The SideScan panel A Range scale B Range icons Zooming the image Use the range icons or change in the range causes a zoom in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 Using the cursor on the panel When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information window ... vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. The left and right of your boat. The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated.
The SideScan panel A Range scale B Range icons Zooming the image Use the range icons or change in the range causes a zoom in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 Using the cursor on the panel When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information window ... vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. The left and right of your boat. The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated.
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Refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual You can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to "Start recording sonar data" on page 67. Setting up the image Use the ... the clear cursor option. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page configuration. Viewing history In a SideScan view, pan the image to see sides and...
Refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual You can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to "Start recording sonar data" on page 67. Setting up the image Use the ... the clear cursor option. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page configuration. Viewing history In a SideScan view, pan the image to see sides and...