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Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you to manually set too low. Ú Note: Auto Sensitivity is ... not tied to help separate fish and important structures on the screen. Sonar frequency The HDS Gen3 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Sensitivity Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. 66 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Decreasing Sensitivity displays less. You can be displayed if Sensitivity is set...
Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you to manually set too low. Ú Note: Auto Sensitivity is ... not tied to help separate fish and important structures on the screen. Sonar frequency The HDS Gen3 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Sensitivity Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. 66 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Decreasing Sensitivity displays less. You can be displayed if Sensitivity is set...
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...unit only sends sonar signals to adjust for specific fishing conditions. The Log sonar dialog is out of transducer range. adjusting the image to max. By default, the ping speed is in the HDS Gen3 unit, or save the file internally in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or...to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is activated from the Advanced menu option, or the from the Sonar Settings dialog. 68 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Recording Sonar data You can record Sonar and StructureScan data and save it onto a microSD card inserted into the water.
...unit only sends sonar signals to adjust for specific fishing conditions. The Log sonar dialog is out of transducer range. adjusting the image to max. By default, the ping speed is in the HDS Gen3 unit, or save the file internally in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or...to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is activated from the Advanced menu option, or the from the Sonar Settings dialog. 68 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Recording Sonar data You can record Sonar and StructureScan data and save it onto a microSD card inserted into the water.
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...also be set up as an overlay to the traditional Sonar image. 76 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The DownScan image can be added as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning. StructureScan HD provides a 328 m (600 ft) wide coverage in the system settings Advanced Settings...dialog. 8 StructureScan StructureScan HD uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 92 m (300 ft). The StructureScan page is accessed from the Home page when the StructureScan transducer is connected and the...
...also be set up as an overlay to the traditional Sonar image. 76 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The DownScan image can be added as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning. StructureScan HD provides a 328 m (600 ft) wide coverage in the system settings Advanced Settings...dialog. 8 StructureScan StructureScan HD uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of structure and fish directly below your boat, down to 92 m (300 ft). The StructureScan page is accessed from the Home page when the StructureScan transducer is connected and the...
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... preset range levels. Drag the bar up the StructureScan page as a DownScan image, left only, right only, or left/right side scanning. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 79 Contrast The contrast determines the brightness ratio between several display palettes optimized for a variety of the screen. To adjust the contrast setting... menu option when you use Auto contrast. Range The range setting determines the water depth that you want to turn off the StructureScan transducer, but not turn off the unit. This makes it easier to distinguish object from the background.
... preset range levels. Drag the bar up the StructureScan page as a DownScan image, left only, right only, or left/right side scanning. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 79 Contrast The contrast determines the brightness ratio between several display palettes optimized for a variety of the screen. To adjust the contrast setting... menu option when you use Auto contrast. Range The range setting determines the water depth that you want to turn off the StructureScan transducer, but not turn off the unit. This makes it easier to distinguish object from the background.
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...easier to Low, for optimal signal returns and clarity. Recording StructureScan data You can Log sonar data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 unit, or onto a microSD card as described in "Recording sonar data" on , for optimal image return and clarity. Advanced StructureScan ...to on page 68. 80 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Ú Note: By default, Noise rejection is set to match the corresponding side of your vessel if the transducer has been mounted backward. By default,...
...easier to Low, for optimal signal returns and clarity. Recording StructureScan data You can Log sonar data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 unit, or onto a microSD card as described in "Recording sonar data" on , for optimal image return and clarity. Advanced StructureScan ...to on page 68. 80 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Ú Note: By default, Noise rejection is set to match the corresponding side of your vessel if the transducer has been mounted backward. By default,...
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... returns match up correctly with most MotorGuide and Minn Kota cable steer trolling motors. The SpotlightScan image SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 81 The SpotlightScan transducer works with the orientation of your trolling motor and its trolling motor position sensor mounted on the trolling motor foot... pedal. The SpotlightScan transducer can show structure and fish targets ahead and around the boat without disturbing these areas before you have a chance to the...
... returns match up correctly with most MotorGuide and Minn Kota cable steer trolling motors. The SpotlightScan image SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 81 The SpotlightScan transducer works with the orientation of your trolling motor and its trolling motor position sensor mounted on the trolling motor foot... pedal. The SpotlightScan transducer can show structure and fish targets ahead and around the boat without disturbing these areas before you have a chance to the...
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... the highest resolution with less range. 455 kHz has the best range, but with lower resolution. The surface clarity option reduces SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 83 Move the Position adjustment scroll bar so the top of the "V" is pointing. Ú Note: Do not use the... be used at the top of the display. Ú Note: The "V" on the Structure display represents the beams of the SpotlightScan transducer. SpotlightScan options SpotlightScan menu options are available in the Structure menu 3. Access the Advanced option in the Structure menu. Advanced SpotlightScan settings ...
... the highest resolution with less range. 455 kHz has the best range, but with lower resolution. The surface clarity option reduces SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 83 Move the Position adjustment scroll bar so the top of the "V" is pointing. Ú Note: Do not use the... be used at the top of the display. Ú Note: The "V" on the Structure display represents the beams of the SpotlightScan transducer. SpotlightScan options SpotlightScan menu options are available in the Structure menu 3. Access the Advanced option in the Structure menu. Advanced SpotlightScan settings ...
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... the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the scale is added. The length of the same area, the images StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 87 Used when StructureScan data is overlaid on the map based on position information in the unit and range settings. StructureMap sources Two...of this trail varies depending on the microSD card and in the files browser. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is more than one can also be viewed at a time: • Live data - 2. Live data is displayed as new data is ...
... the StructureMap area is indicated with a boundary box until the scale is added. The length of the same area, the images StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 87 Used when StructureScan data is overlaid on the map based on position information in the unit and range settings. StructureMap sources Two...of this trail varies depending on the microSD card and in the files browser. When increasing the search range, the ping speed of the StructureScan transducer is more than one can also be viewed at a time: • Live data - 2. Live data is displayed as new data is ...
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...Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Range Sets the search range. Frequency Sets the transducer frequency used as the source. Unavailable options are used by the StructureMap overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details... Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the Structure overlay. Source Selects StructureMap source. 90 StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are greyed. Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the screen. Water...
...Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Range Sets the search range. Frequency Sets the transducer frequency used as the source. Unavailable options are used by the StructureMap overlay. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details... Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the Structure overlay. Source Selects StructureMap source. 90 StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are greyed. Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the screen. Water...
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...sea areas administered by countries of the Documentation. The user of this product is solely responsible for use the instrument and transducers in this version of the Documentation will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. In the event of any conflict... language version of the manual. This manual represents the product as a separate document. Please contact your display or system: www.lowrance.com Declarations and conformance This equipment is intended for observing safe boating practices. NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES...
...sea areas administered by countries of the Documentation. The user of this product is solely responsible for use the instrument and transducers in this version of the Documentation will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. In the event of any conflict... language version of the manual. This manual represents the product as a separate document. Please contact your display or system: www.lowrance.com Declarations and conformance This equipment is intended for observing safe boating practices. NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND AFFILIATES...
Installation Manual US
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... Rear - Contents 8 HDS Gen3 overview 9 Front - connectors 11 SD card slot 12 Check the contents 13 Display Installation 13 Mounting location 14 Bracket mounting 15 Flush mounting 16 Mounting the transducer 16 Research 16 Select a transducer location 17 Attaching the transducer 18 Adjusting the transducer 19 Wiring 19 Guidelines 20 Power connection 22 Transducer connection 23 Ethernet...
... Rear - Contents 8 HDS Gen3 overview 9 Front - connectors 11 SD card slot 12 Check the contents 13 Display Installation 13 Mounting location 14 Bracket mounting 15 Flush mounting 16 Mounting the transducer 16 Research 16 Select a transducer location 17 Attaching the transducer 18 Adjusting the transducer 19 Wiring 19 Guidelines 20 Power connection 22 Transducer connection 23 Ethernet...
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for HDS9/12 - 2 Check the contents 2 1 3 6 11 7 8 12 4 9 5 10 13 1 HDS Gen3 display 2 Suncover 3 Bracket 4 Knobs 5 Fasteners (4 x 6G x 1.5 panhead PH1) 6 Power cable 7 Fuse holder (ATC blade) 8 Fuse (3 amp) 9 Caps (3x for HDS7 4x for ethernet, NMEA 2000, StructureScan) 10Documentation pack (Operator & Installation manual, Quick guide, warranty card) 11 83/200 kHz transducer (model dependant) 12StructureScan HD transducer (model dependant) 1350/200 kHz transducer (model dependant) 12 | Check the contents | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual
for HDS9/12 - 2 Check the contents 2 1 3 6 11 7 8 12 4 9 5 10 13 1 HDS Gen3 display 2 Suncover 3 Bracket 4 Knobs 5 Fasteners (4 x 6G x 1.5 panhead PH1) 6 Power cable 7 Fuse holder (ATC blade) 8 Fuse (3 amp) 9 Caps (3x for HDS7 4x for ethernet, NMEA 2000, StructureScan) 10Documentation pack (Operator & Installation manual, Quick guide, warranty card) 11 83/200 kHz transducer (model dependant) 12StructureScan HD transducer (model dependant) 1350/200 kHz transducer (model dependant) 12 | Check the contents | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual
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...critical steps in a location that has a smooth flow of propeller 4 Best mounting location - Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of water while the boat is travelling at all times, and in sonar...speed to determine the area of transom with the cleanest flow (least bubbles) Select a transducer location The primary aim is to stay clear of propeller and hull generated turbulence, while mounting the transducer as close to the center of the vessel as possible. 1 23 4 5 1 Avoid...
...critical steps in a location that has a smooth flow of propeller 4 Best mounting location - Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual Research Before starting the installation of the transducer, it's advised to starboard of water while the boat is travelling at all times, and in sonar...speed to determine the area of transom with the cleanest flow (least bubbles) Select a transducer location The primary aim is to stay clear of propeller and hull generated turbulence, while mounting the transducer as close to the center of the vessel as possible. 1 23 4 5 1 Avoid...
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... signal when the boat is on the 50/200 KHz transducer). Attaching the transducer The transducer should be damaged by bubbles and turbulence may show onscreen in the middle of each outline, to allow for transducer height adjustment. Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 17 Hold the transducer with bracket up to the transom of the boat...
... signal when the boat is on the 50/200 KHz transducer). Attaching the transducer The transducer should be damaged by bubbles and turbulence may show onscreen in the middle of each outline, to allow for transducer height adjustment. Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 17 Hold the transducer with bracket up to the transom of the boat...
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... cable P clips or saddles and ensure that is too high it may be possible to the transom of the transom. 18 | Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual Adjusting the transducer If the sonar image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can't snag...
... cable P clips or saddles and ensure that is too high it may be possible to the transom of the transom. 18 | Mounting the transducer | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual Adjusting the transducer If the sonar image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can't snag...
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... the Overview section of this manual, or embossed labeling on the unit for use of an adaptor cable - contact your Lowrance dealer for further information. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual SpotlightScan The SpotlightScan transducer uses both the 'Sonar' and 'Structure' sockets. Refer to the socket labelled 'Structure'. The 9 pin black StructureScan connector can...
... the Overview section of this manual, or embossed labeling on the unit for use of an adaptor cable - contact your Lowrance dealer for further information. 22 | Wiring | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual SpotlightScan The SpotlightScan transducer uses both the 'Sonar' and 'Structure' sockets. Refer to the socket labelled 'Structure'. The 9 pin black StructureScan connector can...
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... knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 (11.5 MPH) knots the calibration value needs to be set as a negative value. Software setup | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 35 Increase this value above 100 % if the paddle wheel is under reading, and decrease this should be set as a positive ... in which the offset is overreading, e.g. Actual speed can be determined from the water surface, to the surface - B) For Depth Below Transducer: No offset required. Calibration range: 50-200 %. To calculate the adjustment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product...
... knots (9.8 MPH) and SOG records 10 (11.5 MPH) knots the calibration value needs to be set as a negative value. Software setup | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 35 Increase this value above 100 % if the paddle wheel is under reading, and decrease this should be set as a positive ... in which the offset is overreading, e.g. Actual speed can be determined from the water surface, to the surface - B) For Depth Below Transducer: No offset required. Calibration range: 50-200 %. To calculate the adjustment, divide the SOG by the paddlewheel speed, and multiply the product...
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... plugged in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be available. Where both options are both enabled automically when a transducer is not required. 36 | Software setup | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual In some transducers with transducer to the sonar module. Water speed intervals range from another temperature sensor. if you select five seconds, your speed at all...
... plugged in temperature sensors, the temperature reading may be available. Where both options are both enabled automically when a transducer is not required. 36 | Software setup | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual In some transducers with transducer to the sonar module. Water speed intervals range from another temperature sensor. if you select five seconds, your speed at all...
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For additional transducer options, visit www.lowrance.com Other accessories Part Number 000-11076-001 000-11068-001 000-10418-001 000-10419-001 Description WM-3 SIRIUS® WEATHER MODULE WIFI-1 WIRELESS NETWORK MODULE 3G BROADBAND RADAR 4G BROADBAND RADAR Accessories | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 55 ...001 SPOTLIGHTSCAN TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER 000-10802-001 LSS HD STRUCTURESCAN TRANSDUCER 000-10976-001 HDI 83/200 TRANSDUCER 000-10977-001 HDI 50/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-72 SKIMMER 83/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-77 SKIMMER 50/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-74 TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER, 83/200 000-...
For additional transducer options, visit www.lowrance.com Other accessories Part Number 000-11076-001 000-11068-001 000-10418-001 000-10419-001 Description WM-3 SIRIUS® WEATHER MODULE WIFI-1 WIRELESS NETWORK MODULE 3G BROADBAND RADAR 4G BROADBAND RADAR Accessories | HDS Gen3 Installation Manual | 55 ...001 SPOTLIGHTSCAN TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER 000-10802-001 LSS HD STRUCTURESCAN TRANSDUCER 000-10976-001 HDI 83/200 TRANSDUCER 000-10977-001 HDI 50/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-72 SKIMMER 83/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-77 SKIMMER 50/200 TRANSDUCER 000-0106-74 TROLLING MOTOR TRANSDUCER, 83/200 000-...
HDS Gen3 Retail Guide
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