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... • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in -1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be connected to a... in the video panel, refer to 9-pin adaptor cable. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be displayed... do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in -1/TotalScan/StructureScan Ú Note: A 7-pin transducer cable can be connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable. blue 9-pin...
... • SideScan • Active Imaging/Active imaging 3-in -1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be connected to a... in the video panel, refer to 9-pin adaptor cable. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be displayed... do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in -1/TotalScan/StructureScan Ú Note: A 7-pin transducer cable can be connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable. blue 9-pin...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... Used for making the internal sonar available for selection in active service. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on units which do not have a transducer connected. When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources... 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: Use this unit with caution.
... Used for making the internal sonar available for selection in active service. Structure depth offset Setting for any unit on units which do not have a transducer connected. When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources... 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: Use this unit with caution.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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...of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset to the water surface. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 Installation Use this dialog to the bottom. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to setup and configure available sources. B A • To show the depth from the water...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...
...of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset to the water surface. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 Installation Use this dialog to the bottom. All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to setup and configure available sources. B A • To show the depth from the water...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...
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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 dialog pertain to the source selected. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. The settings you make in the rest of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. Source name Select this option to display a list of sources available for setup. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for the selected transducer.
As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the dialog pertain to the source selected. B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to the water surface. The settings you make in the rest of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the bottom. Source name Select this option to display a list of sources available for setup. Source Select this option to set a descriptive name for the selected transducer.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... wheel is under reading, and decrease this value if it is used to adjust the speed value from the sonar transducer. For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH... a known distance. Default is 100 %. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is used to thirty seconds. It may be determined from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset... To show the depth from GPS speed over ground (SOG) or by 100. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39
... wheel is under reading, and decrease this value if it is used to adjust the speed value from the sonar transducer. For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH... a known distance. Default is 100 %. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is used to thirty seconds. It may be determined from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset... To show the depth from GPS speed over ground (SOG) or by 100. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39
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...sonar operation. Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for further details. In some transducers with transducer to first use and any time after autopilot default settings have been restored. Where both options are one...3. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The NAC-1 autopilot computer (outboard motor autopilot) requires setup as a rudder. Select Commissioning. 2. Transducer temperature sensors are given for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Commissioning Used to...
...sonar operation. Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for further details. In some transducers with transducer to first use and any time after autopilot default settings have been restored. Where both options are one...3. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual The NAC-1 autopilot computer (outboard motor autopilot) requires setup as a rudder. Select Commissioning. 2. Transducer temperature sensors are given for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Commissioning Used to...
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... correct position source is powered. • Check connections from the NAC-1 and MFD to make S movements. more tight steering. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual
... correct position source is powered. • Check connections from the NAC-1 and MFD to make S movements. more tight steering. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual
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... selection setting. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check the compass cable connections to the CAN network. • Check that the correct depth source is... response setting and increase the steering response setting. • Increase the boat speed if possible, or steer by hand. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to the CAN network. • Check that the correct heading source is selected. (Run a new ...
... selection setting. Recommended action: • Check cable and connector. • Check the alignment as per the installation instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 Recommended action: • Check the compass cable connections to the CAN network. • Check that the correct depth source is... response setting and increase the steering response setting. • Increase the boat speed if possible, or steer by hand. • Check transducer cable connections to the MFD or to the CAN network. • Check that the correct heading source is selected. (Run a new ...
HDS Live Quick Guide
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... 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 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 the display to the optimal levels • Colorline adjust the colors of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to the normal sonar menu.
... 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 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 the display to the optimal levels • Colorline adjust the colors of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Setting up the image Use the sonar menu options to the normal sonar menu.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...and viewed from a networked transducer. • The data logging and display is not adjusted for the unit with the memory card. Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live sonar soundings. syncs the Genesis live layer to the same ...8226; Depth shading - uses the depth shading palette. • Paper chart - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual The Genesis live can be defined in the chart menu and applied to your Genesis account. Depth palette Controls the color palette used to : ...
...and viewed from a networked transducer. • The data logging and display is not adjusted for the unit with the memory card. Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live sonar soundings. syncs the Genesis live layer to the same ...8226; Depth shading - uses the depth shading palette. • Paper chart - uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual The Genesis live can be defined in the chart menu and applied to your Genesis account. Depth palette Controls the color palette used to : ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... is connected to the unit, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. File format Select ...a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per sounding that are to the unit. Save to Select whether the recording is for use...
... is connected to the unit, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is available on the network, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. File format Select ...a file format from the files manager. 68 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per sounding that are to the unit. Save to Select whether the recording is for use...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... may not be adjusted (+/-) to help separate fish and important structures on or near the bottom from the Home page. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality...harder ones. Adjusting the Colorline can be displayed if sensitivity is set both upper and lower range limits. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting the range menu option and then the custom option. Ú ...
... may not be adjusted (+/-) to help separate fish and important structures on or near the bottom from the Home page. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality...harder ones. Adjusting the Colorline can be displayed if sensitivity is set both upper and lower range limits. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting the range menu option and then the custom option. Ú ...
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... useful image. 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. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the image on -...for each panel are available. For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Menu options for the image in the active panel. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles...
... useful image. 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. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the image on -...for each panel are available. For source setup information, refer to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. 72 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual Menu options for the image in the active panel. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles...
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Manual mode Manual mode is out of transducer range. Use the option anytime you might receive incorrect depth information. This allows the display to max. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 When the unit is set to continue smooth scrolling if the ...necessary to adjust the ping speed to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is in the selected range. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops...
Manual mode Manual mode is out of transducer range. Use the option anytime you might receive incorrect depth information. This allows the display to max. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 When the unit is set to continue smooth scrolling if the ...necessary to adjust the ping speed to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is in the selected range. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops...
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... line can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. By default, Preview is turned on the screen. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want the fish targets to appear on when the cursor is active. The strength of...
... line can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. By default, Preview is turned on the screen. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75 Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you want the fish targets to appear on when the cursor is active. The strength of...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the Ethernet network. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for any unit on the network. 76...
... will not be selected in the sonar panel menu. In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the Ethernet network. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for any unit on the network. 76...
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...also available from the System Controls dialog. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the menu. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 View Sonar log Used to start and stop recording of the boat in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key..., and set view options as a paused image, and you can select which channel to display. This option is displayed as on a live Sonar image. When unselected, transducers connected to this unit cannot be shared with other sources on the network that have this feature enabled. Log sonar Select to view...
...also available from the System Controls dialog. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the menu. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77 View Sonar log Used to start and stop recording of the boat in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key..., and set view options as a paused image, and you can select which channel to display. This option is displayed as on a live Sonar image. When unselected, transducers connected to this unit cannot be shared with other sources on the network that have this feature enabled. Log sonar Select to view...
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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 vessel, A (negative value). • To... show the depth from which source the depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Restore sonar defaults Restore sonar settings to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator ...
...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). • To... show the depth from which source the depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Restore sonar defaults Restore sonar settings to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator ...
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... pauses and the cursor information window is connected to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. 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 or... of the seabed to the left /right distance from the vessel to the system. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79
... pauses and the cursor information window is connected to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. 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 or... of the seabed to the left /right distance from the vessel to the system. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in the image. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79
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...; Note: Available only if multiple sources with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual For source setup information, refer to the normal menu. 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 be recorded by...
...; Note: Available only if multiple sources with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual For source setup information, refer to the normal menu. 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 be recorded by...