HDS Live Installation Manual
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...do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in-1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Video input configuration Configurations to video input are made 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 connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to the Operator Manual for more information. Wiring | HDS Live...
...do SideScan from an Active Imaging, Active Imaging 3-in-1, TotalSCan, StructureScan or StructureScan HD transducer. It cannot do SideScan via an Active Imaging 3D transducer. Video input configuration Configurations to video input are made 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 connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to the Operator Manual for more information. Wiring | HDS Live...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... for selection in active service. De-activate this unit with caution. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that...
... for selection in active service. De-activate this unit with caution. Sonar settings Internal sonar Used for making the internal sonar available for Structure transducers. 36 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual When de-activated, the internal sonar will not be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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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 vessel, A (negative value). • To show the depth from which source the temperature data is shared on the NMEA ... setup and configure available sources. Installation Use this dialog to the water surface. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to 0. B A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between ...
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 ... setup and configure available sources. Installation Use this dialog to the water surface. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 37 All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to 0. B A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, set the offset equal to the vertical distance between ...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 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 Select this option to the bottom. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. Source name Select this option to the water surface. The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to set a descriptive name for setup.
B A 38 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 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 Select this option to the bottom. Depth offset All transducers measure water depth from the transducer to display a list of the dialog pertain to the source selected. Source name Select this option to the water surface. The settings you make in the water or from the transducer to set a descriptive name for setup.
HDS Live Installation Manual
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...% if the paddle wheel is under reading, and decrease this value if it is used to adjust the water temperature value from the sonar transducer. Default is 1 second. Default is 100 %. Water temperature calibration Temperature calibration is temperature capable. Default is 0°. Ú Note: ...be based on averaging over 5 seconds of sampling. Calibration range: 50-200 %. Water speed averaging Averages water speed by 100. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the ...
...% if the paddle wheel is under reading, and decrease this value if it is used to adjust the water temperature value from the sonar transducer. Default is 1 second. Default is 100 %. Water temperature calibration Temperature calibration is temperature capable. Default is 0°. Ú Note: ...be based on averaging over 5 seconds of sampling. Calibration range: 50-200 %. Water speed averaging Averages water speed by 100. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 39 For example, if the average water speed reads 8.5 knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 knots (11.5 MPH) the ...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... trolling motor autopilot, no special setup is sometimes used for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual In some transducers with the NAC-1. Ú Note: The autopilot must be inaccurate or... not available at all if the wrong transducer is selected. In this context, the outboard motor acts as...
... trolling motor autopilot, no special setup is sometimes used for selecting the transducer model connected to the sonar module. Follow the onscreen instructions. 40 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual In some transducers with the NAC-1. Ú Note: The autopilot must be inaccurate or... not available at all if the wrong transducer is selected. In this context, the outboard motor acts as...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. Troubleshooting The following are possible symptoms or * messages displayed by the MFD. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Make sure the NAC-1 computer is powered. • Check connections from the NAC-1 and MFD to the CAN...
... lost contact with the NAC-1 Computer. Troubleshooting The following are possible symptoms or * messages displayed by the MFD. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. 42 Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual Recommended action: • Make sure the NAC-1 computer is powered. • Check connections from the NAC-1 and MFD to the CAN...
HDS Live Installation Manual
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... for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 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 the CAN network. • Check that the correct...
... for valid data on the MFD screen. • Check the source selection setting. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual 43 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 the CAN network. • Check that the correct...
HDS Live Quick Guide
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Available options depend on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Select clear cursor to return to the system. • Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on the screen. Auto sensitivity ... display to help 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 depth that is...
Available options depend on type of water. 6 | HDS Live | Quick Guide - Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Select clear cursor to return to the system. • Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on the screen. Auto sensitivity ... display to help 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 depth that is...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...transducer. • The data logging and display is a real-time feature where the unit creates an overlay of depth contour mapping based on live...). Genesis live sonar soundings. uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live depth contours shown. The Genesis live is not...live maps. • Genesis live sonar soundings are not shared over the network. Ú Note: Genesis Live data is accurate up to the same palette as the chart depth palette defined in the menu. • The more passes of live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance...
...transducer. • The data logging and display is a real-time feature where the unit creates an overlay of depth contour mapping based on live...). Genesis live sonar soundings. uses the paper chart palette. 38 Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual Genesis live depth contours shown. The Genesis live is not...live maps. • Genesis live sonar soundings are not shared over the network. Ú Note: Genesis Live data is accurate up to the same palette as the chart depth palette defined in the menu. • The more passes of live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... is available on the network, you can also be saved internally or to a storage device connected to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is to be converted to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. Create StructureMap If StructureScan is for use only with select 3rd party Sonar viewing... are 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
... is available on the network, you can also be saved internally or to a storage device connected to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. If a StructureScan transducer is to be converted to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. Create StructureMap If StructureScan is for use only with select 3rd party Sonar viewing... are 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
HDS Live Operator Manual
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.... Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to the optimal levels. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity ...targets from the Home page. Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from harder ones. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Adjusting the Colorline can be displayed if ...
.... Sensitivity Increasing sensitivity shows more detail on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. Decreasing sensitivity displays less. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 71 Colorline Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to the optimal levels. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity ...targets from the Home page. Set a custom range by selecting dual Sonar panels from harder ones. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Select the range option and then the auto option in manual range mode. Adjusting the Colorline can be displayed if ...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and temperature inversion can select the scrolling speed of the receiver near the surface. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Scroll speed You can cause onscreen...
... the same capability are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes, and temperature inversion can select the scrolling speed of the receiver near the surface. Such as adjusting the image to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Scroll speed You can cause onscreen...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... only processes sonar signals in manual mode, you might receive incorrect depth information. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 By default, the ping speed is in the selected range. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to max. This... not receive any depth readings, or you want to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging. When...
... only processes sonar signals in manual mode, you might receive incorrect depth information. Split screen options Zoom A Zoom level B Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 73 By default, the ping speed is in the selected range. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to max. This... not receive any depth readings, or you want to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging. When...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... the cursor is active. The Preview bar is activated, the Sonar panel menu expands to illustrate changes in water temperature. Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the panel. The strength of real-time targets as they appear on the screen... on the panel. You can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. When overlay DownScan is a snapshot of the sonar screen. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75
... the cursor is active. The Preview bar is activated, the Sonar panel menu expands to illustrate changes in water temperature. Overlay DownScan When a DownScan capable transducer is connected to your system, you can overlay DownScan images on the panel. The strength of real-time targets as they appear on the screen... on the panel. You can scroll through sonar history by both width and color intensity. When overlay DownScan is a snapshot of the sonar screen. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 75
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... the Ethernet network. Network Sonar Select to see other units connected on the network. 76 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the network. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication...
... the Ethernet network. Network Sonar Select to see other units connected on the network. 76 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual In addition, the setting must be listed as a sonar source for selection in order to share transducers from this option on the network. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication...
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...refer to "Start recording log data" on a live Sonar image. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the transducer to display. As a result, water depth readings do not account for Structure transducers. If more than one channel was recorded in ...the selected Sonar file, you control the scrolling and display from the transducer to the water surface. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77
...refer to "Start recording log data" on a live Sonar image. You exit the view function by selecting the X in the water or from the transducer to display. As a result, water depth readings do not account for Structure transducers. If more than one channel was recorded in ...the selected Sonar file, you control the scrolling and display from the transducer to the water surface. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual 77
HDS Live Operator Manual
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...A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, 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 ...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 to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual
...A • To show the depth from the lowest point of the vessel to the bottom, 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 ...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 to the factory supplied defaults. 78 Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... the cursor are shown at the cursor position. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the system. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated.
... the cursor are shown at the cursor position. 9 SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the system. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual 79 The SideScan panel is available when a SideScan capable transducer is activated.
HDS Live Operator Manual
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... 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. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with cursor...
... 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. Select the clear cursor option to return to the HDS Live Installation Manual. 80 SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with cursor...