HDS Live Installation Manual
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.... blue 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • Active Imaging 3D transducer • LiveSight Down/Forward transducer Ú Note: A 7-pin transducer cable can do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in the video panel, refer to 9-pin adaptor...HD transducer. Sonar CH1 - However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to the Operator Manual for more information. It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Wiring | HDS Live...
.... blue 9-pin connector Supports: • Sonar / CHIRP Sonar • DownScan • Active Imaging 3D transducer • LiveSight Down/Forward transducer Ú Note: A 7-pin transducer cable can do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in the video panel, refer to 9-pin adaptor...HD transducer. Sonar CH1 - However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to the Operator Manual for more information. It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Wiring | HDS Live...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... 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. Network sonar Select to see or share... 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: Use this option with other units connected to the Ethernet network.
... 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. Network sonar Select to see or share... 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: Use this option with other units connected to the Ethernet network.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... setup and configure available sources. Installation Use this dialog to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative value). • To show the depth from which source the temperature data is shared on the ...NMEA 2000 network. Use temp data from Selects from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the boat in the water or from the transducer to 0. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37
... setup and configure available sources. Installation Use this dialog to the bottom. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the vessel, A (negative value). • To show the depth from which source the temperature data is shared on the ...NMEA 2000 network. Use temp data from Selects from the water surface to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between the transducer and the lowest part of the boat in the water or from the transducer to 0. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37
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The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Source name Select this option to the source selected. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to set a descriptive name for setup. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of the dialog pertain to display a list of sources available for the selected transducer. Source Select this option to the bottom.
The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Source name Select this option to the source selected. As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to set a descriptive name for setup. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the rest of the dialog pertain to display a list of sources available for the selected transducer. Source Select this option to the bottom.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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...required to correct for localized influences to thirty seconds. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal ...to 0. Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. For example if you select five seconds, your speed at a selected interval of time. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Water temperature calibration Temperature calibration is over a known distance. For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH)...
...required to correct for localized influences to thirty seconds. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is 1 second. • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal ...to 0. Calibration range: 1-30 seconds. For example if you select five seconds, your speed at a selected interval of time. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 Water temperature calibration Temperature calibration is over a known distance. For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH)...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... the following sections. Ú Note: The word rudder is required. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The transducer selected will determine what frequencies the user can select during sonar operation. In some transducers with built-in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be commissioned prior to the sonar module.
... the following sections. Ú Note: The word rudder is required. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The transducer selected will determine what frequencies the user can select during sonar operation. In some transducers with built-in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be commissioned prior to the sonar module.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... is selected. (Run a new source selection.) AP Depth data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid depth data. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN bus network. more tight steering. No active autopilot control unit Probable...
... is selected. (Run a new source selection.) AP Depth data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid depth data. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Check the GPS cable connections to the CAN bus network. more tight steering. No active autopilot control unit Probable...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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• 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* Probable cause: • ...* Probable cause: Missing or invalid NAV data. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting.
• 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* Probable cause: • ...* Probable cause: Missing or invalid NAV data. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting.
HDS Live Quick Guide
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...differentiate softer targets from harder ones ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to set up the image. • The range settings determines which water...: Use shallow water fishing mode when fishing in less than 18 meter (60 feet) of transducers connected to the normal sonar menu. Select clear cursor to return to the system. • Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less.
...differentiate softer targets from harder ones ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is visible on the screen • The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to set up the image. • The range settings determines which water...: Use shallow water fishing mode when fishing in less than 18 meter (60 feet) of transducers connected to the normal sonar menu. Select clear cursor to return to the system. • Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... memory card. uses the depth shading palette. • Paper chart - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual If at any time the memory card is removed or runs out of space, the feature will turn itself ...Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Depth palette Controls the color palette used to : www.genesismaps.com. Genesis live sonar soundings are not shared over the network. Ú Note: Genesis Live data is for tidal offset. uses the navigation palette. • Depth shading - The Genesis live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer...
... memory card. uses the depth shading palette. • Paper chart - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual If at any time the memory card is removed or runs out of space, the feature will turn itself ...Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Depth palette Controls the color palette used to : www.genesismaps.com. Genesis live sonar soundings are not shared over the network. Ú Note: Genesis Live data is for tidal offset. uses the navigation palette. • Depth shading - The Genesis live maps are recorded onto and viewed from a networked transducer...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... be saved internally or to a storage device connected to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). If a StructureScan transducer is for use only with select 3rd party Sonar viewing tools. File format Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Sonar only), xtf (Structure... whether the recording is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Create StructureMap If StructureScan is to using lower byte settings.
... be saved internally or to a storage device connected to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). If a StructureScan transducer is for use only with select 3rd party Sonar viewing tools. File format Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Sonar only), xtf (Structure... whether the recording is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Create StructureMap If StructureScan is to using lower byte settings.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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Custom range This option allows you to the optimal levels. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on...the menu. Decreasing sensitivity displays less. You can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is set both upper and lower range limits. Conversely, desired targets may not be adjusted (+/-) to help separate...
Custom range This option allows you to the optimal levels. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on...the menu. Decreasing sensitivity displays less. You can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is set both upper and lower range limits. Conversely, desired targets may not be adjusted (+/-) to help separate...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...Using transducers at the same frequency can select the scrolling speed of the receiver near the surface. Advanced options The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active. Scroll speed You can cause interference. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation ...interference and reduces the on the screen. For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history. Ú Note: In ...
...Using transducers at the same frequency can select the scrolling speed of the receiver near the surface. Advanced options The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active. Scroll speed You can cause interference. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation ...interference and reduces the on the screen. For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual A high scroll speed updates the image fast, while a low scroll speed presents a longer history. Ú Note: In ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...This allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is set to max. 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. Manual mode Manual mode... sonar signals in manual mode, you might receive incorrect depth information. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. 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.
...This allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is set to max. 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. Manual mode Manual mode... sonar signals in manual mode, you might receive incorrect depth information. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. 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.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want to be added to the bottom surface to make it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures. When overlay DownScan is active. The strength of available sonar history. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Depth line A depth line can...
Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want to be added to the bottom surface to make it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures. When overlay DownScan is active. The strength of available sonar history. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Depth line A depth line can...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...HDS Live Operator Manual De-activate this unit with other enabled sonar devices on the Ethernet network. When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for any unit 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 ...
...HDS Live Operator Manual De-activate this unit with other enabled sonar devices on the Ethernet network. When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for any unit 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 ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of Sonar data. Log sonar Select to start and stop recording of the boat in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. View Sonar log Used to view Sonar recordings. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 You exit... the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. As a result, water depth readings do not...
... for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of Sonar data. Log sonar Select to start and stop recording of the boat in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. View Sonar log Used to view Sonar recordings. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 You exit... the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. As a result, water depth readings do not...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... 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 to the bottom, set the offset to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Installation Used for installation and setup. B A • To show...
... 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 to the bottom, set the offset to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Installation Used for installation and setup. B A • To show...
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SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. ... distance from the vessel to the sides of the center displayed in or out of the image. The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated. The left and right of your boat.
SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. ... distance from the vessel to the sides of the center displayed in or out of the image. The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated. The left and right of your boat.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... mode features. Used to specify the source for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Recording SideScan data SideScan data can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page...
... mode features. Used to specify the source for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Recording SideScan data SideScan data can display different sources simultaneously, using a multipanel page...