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... Sonar panel 64 Viewing Sonar history 65 Setting up the Sonar image 67 Stop sonar 67 Advanced Sonar options 68 Recording Sonar data 70 Sonar view options 73 Sonar settings 76 StructureScan 76 The StructureScan image 77 Zooming the StructureScan image 77 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel 78 Viewing StructureScan history 78 Setting up the StructureScan image 10 Contents | HDS Gen3...
... Sonar panel 64 Viewing Sonar history 65 Setting up the Sonar image 67 Stop sonar 67 Advanced Sonar options 68 Recording Sonar data 70 Sonar view options 73 Sonar settings 76 StructureScan 76 The StructureScan image 77 Zooming the StructureScan image 77 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel 78 Viewing StructureScan history 78 Setting up the StructureScan image 10 Contents | HDS Gen3...
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79 Stop sonar 80 Advanced StructureScan settings 81 SpotlightScan 81 The SpotlightScan image 82 SpotlightScan setup 83 SpotlightScan options 85 SpotlightScan operation tips 86 StructureMap 86 The StructureMap image 86 Activating Structure ... Video panel 93 Setting up the video panel 94 Simulator 94 Demo mode 95 Simulator source files 95 Advanced simulator settings 97 Autopilot 97 Safe operation with the autopilot 97 Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode 98 Autopilot interface 99 Autopilot control of the trolling motor 104 Autopilot settings Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
79 Stop sonar 80 Advanced StructureScan settings 81 SpotlightScan 81 The SpotlightScan image 82 SpotlightScan setup 83 SpotlightScan options 85 SpotlightScan operation tips 86 StructureMap 86 The StructureMap image 86 Activating Structure ... Video panel 93 Setting up the video panel 94 Simulator 94 Demo mode 95 Simulator source files 95 Advanced simulator settings 97 Autopilot 97 Safe operation with the autopilot 97 Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode 98 Autopilot interface 99 Autopilot control of the trolling motor 104 Autopilot settings Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
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... exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned from the Sonar image has a depth value, in addition to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Sonar image. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 49 5 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails Waypoints, Routes, and...
... exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint positioned from the Sonar image has a depth value, in addition to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Sonar image. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 49 5 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails Waypoints, Routes, and...
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... the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit is shown at the cursor position is displayed when you position the cursor on the Sonar panel, the scroll bar is not able to select targets. Drag the zoom bar vertically to the total Sonar image history stored. 64 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
... the range is set considerably less than the actual depth, the unit is shown at the cursor position is displayed when you position the cursor on the Sonar panel, the scroll bar is not able to select targets. Drag the zoom bar vertically to the total Sonar image history stored. 64 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
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... select Clear cursor or press the X key. Auto range By default, the range is set up the image. If you are replaced with cursor mode features. You can also use . You can view sonar history by panning the image. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 65 When the cursor is active, some options on the... Sonar menu are viewing the latest soundings. If the scroll bar is on the far right side, ...
... select Clear cursor or press the X key. Auto range By default, the range is set up the image. If you are replaced with cursor mode features. You can also use . You can view sonar history by panning the image. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 65 When the cursor is active, some options on the... Sonar menu are viewing the latest soundings. If the scroll bar is on the far right side, ...
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Sonar frequency The HDS Gen3 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. Conversely, desired echoes may lose digital depth. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity automatically adjusts the sonar return to manually set both upper and lower range limits. Ú Note: Setting a custom range puts the sonar... time by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. Adjusting the Colorline can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. 66 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Sensitivity Increasing ...
Sonar frequency The HDS Gen3 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. Conversely, desired echoes may lose digital depth. Auto sensitivity Auto sensitivity automatically adjusts the sonar return to manually set both upper and lower range limits. Ú Note: Setting a custom range puts the sonar... time by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page. Adjusting the Colorline can help differentiate softer targets from the actual bottom. 66 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Sensitivity Increasing ...
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... the display to max. By default, the ping speed is set to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is an advanced user mode that restricts digital depth capability, so the unit only sends sonar signals to adjust for specific fishing conditions. Manual mode Manual mode... Log sonar dialog is in the HDS Gen3 unit, or save the file internally in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or you might receive incorrect depth information. When the unit is activated from the Advanced menu option, or the from the Sonar Settings dialog. 68 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator...
... the display to max. By default, the ping speed is set to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is an advanced user mode that restricts digital depth capability, so the unit only sends sonar signals to adjust for specific fishing conditions. Manual mode Manual mode... Log sonar dialog is in the HDS Gen3 unit, or save the file internally in manual mode, you might not receive any depth readings, or you might receive incorrect depth information. When the unit is activated from the Advanced menu option, or the from the Sonar Settings dialog. 68 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator...
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...the log file. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to using lower byte settings. Create StructureMap when completed If StructureScan is available on a normal echo image. You can also be converted to StructureMap format (.smf) after ... are to be reviewed when selected. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the Log Sonar function and then selecting Stop. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 69 Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per seconds that are available: Filename Specify the name of the ...
...the log file. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to using lower byte settings. Create StructureMap when completed If StructureScan is available on a normal echo image. You can also be converted to StructureMap format (.smf) after ... are to be reviewed when selected. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the Log Sonar function and then selecting Stop. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 69 Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per seconds that are available: Filename Specify the name of the ...
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... to 2x. By default the zoom level is set to see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars. 70 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual keys, or the zoom (+ or -) buttons. Split screen options Zoom Key Description 1 Zoom level 2 Zoom bars The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of ...
... to 2x. By default the zoom level is set to see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars. 70 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual keys, or the zoom (+ or -) buttons. Split screen options Zoom Key Description 1 Zoom level 2 Zoom bars The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of ...
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... your network, you can make adjustments using the Overlay slider bar. When activated, the Sonar menu expands to include basic StructureScan options. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 73 Select Overlay on the Structure options menu to adjust the level of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. Fishing mode This feature consists of preset packages of...
... your network, you can make adjustments using the Overlay slider bar. When activated, the Sonar menu expands to include basic StructureScan options. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 73 Select Overlay on the Structure options menu to adjust the level of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. Fishing mode This feature consists of preset packages of...
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... to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. If more information, refer to display. This option is displayed as on page 68. If you control the scrolling and display from the Advanced option in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. 74 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual... Ú Note: Selecting the proper fishing mode is critical to view sonar recordings stored internally or on a microSD card.
... to clear settings adjustments made while using a fishing mode. If more information, refer to display. This option is displayed as on page 68. If you control the scrolling and display from the Advanced option in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. 74 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual... Ú Note: Selecting the proper fishing mode is critical to view sonar recordings stored internally or on a microSD card.
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The StructureScan image The view The StructureScan panel can also be set up as an overlay to the traditional Sonar image. 76 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 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 use StructureScan features. The DownScan ...
The StructureScan image The view The StructureScan panel can also be set up as an overlay to the traditional Sonar image. 76 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 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 use StructureScan features. The DownScan ...
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..., while 800kHz is used to provide higher detail in the menu to display the color adjustment bar. 2. To adjust the contrast setting: 1. Preset range levels You can select between light and dark areas of fishing conditions. View You can select between several preset range levels...Stop sonar Use the Stop sonar 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. Auto range When the range is visible on the water depth. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator...
..., while 800kHz is used to provide higher detail in the menu to display the color adjustment bar. 2. To adjust the contrast setting: 1. Preset range levels You can select between light and dark areas of fishing conditions. View You can select between several preset range levels...Stop sonar Use the Stop sonar 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. Auto range When the range is visible on the water depth. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator...
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... flipped to Low, for optimal signal returns and clarity. Range Lines Range lines can turn off sonar history preview, have it easier to on page 68. 80 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Ú...SideScanning images 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. By default, the sonar history preview appears when the cursor is set to match the corresponding ...
... flipped to Low, for optimal signal returns and clarity. Range Lines Range lines can turn off sonar history preview, have it easier to on page 68. 80 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Ú...SideScanning images 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. By default, the sonar history preview appears when the cursor is set to match the corresponding ...
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... on in the Home page. 2. Select Calibrate on page 140. 1. For more information, refer to view SpotlightScan, broadband sonar, and Downscan images at the same time. 82 SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual You can set up multiple panel pages to "Tools" on the device information dialog 5. Displaying SpotlightScan images To display SpotlightScan images, the... trolling motor foot pedal 6. Select OK on the confirmation dialog. Select Device list 3. Select the View menu option. 3. Select the Structure application in the Advanced Settings dialog. Select Network from the...
... on in the Home page. 2. Select Calibrate on page 140. 1. For more information, refer to view SpotlightScan, broadband sonar, and Downscan images at the same time. 82 SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual You can set up multiple panel pages to "Tools" on the device information dialog 5. Displaying SpotlightScan images To display SpotlightScan images, the... trolling motor foot pedal 6. Select OK on the confirmation dialog. Select Device list 3. Select the View menu option. 3. Select the Structure application in the Advanced Settings dialog. Select Network from the...
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... ON the accuracy of bait fish might be seen on the map might not be affected by the StructureMap overlay. Frequency Sets the transducer frequency used as the source. Unavailable options are used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while...and begins showing only the most current data. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the water depth. Log Sonar data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. 90 StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Clear live history Clears existing live history data from...
... ON the accuracy of bait fish might be seen on the map might not be affected by the StructureMap overlay. Frequency Sets the transducer frequency used as the source. Unavailable options are used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while...and begins showing only the most current data. With minimum transparency settings, the chart details are almost hidden by the water depth. Log Sonar data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. 90 StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Clear live history Clears existing live history data from...
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...retail/showroom demonstrations. 94 Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual If you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to the Sonar, Radar, GPS, etc. After a time-out period, demo mode resumes and any changed settings are restored to become familiar with your... unit before using it changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus, and so on the water. ...
...retail/showroom demonstrations. 94 Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual If you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to the Sonar, Radar, GPS, etc. After a time-out period, demo mode resumes and any changed settings are restored to become familiar with your... unit before using it changes pages automatically, adjusts settings, opens menus, and so on the water. ...
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Refer to the Installation Manual. Refer to "Navigation settings" on . Chart Provides options and dialogs where you specify settings for your sonar. Sonar Provides options and dialogs where you specify settings for your charts. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Refer to configuration engine and tanks, and calibration of tanks (refuel) dialogs. Navigation Provides options and dialogs where you...
Refer to the Installation Manual. Refer to "Navigation settings" on . Chart Provides options and dialogs where you specify settings for your sonar. Sonar Provides options and dialogs where you specify settings for your charts. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Refer to configuration engine and tanks, and calibration of tanks (refuel) dialogs. Navigation Provides options and dialogs where you...
Quick Start Guide US
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Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger on the Sonar menu. The selection tool will be positioned at your finger. The slide bar is accessed by dragging the slide bar vertically. When the cursor is ... above your current location. ¼¼ Note: Press the dedicated waypoint key twice to cursor assist mode. Sonar Adjusting sonar settings Sensitivity and Colorline are adjusted by tapping Sensitivity or Colorline on the screen to switch the cursor to quickly save a waypoint. HDS Gen3 Touch | QuickStart Guide | 7 Drag the selection tool over the desired item.
Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger on the Sonar menu. The selection tool will be positioned at your finger. The slide bar is accessed by dragging the slide bar vertically. When the cursor is ... above your current location. ¼¼ Note: Press the dedicated waypoint key twice to cursor assist mode. Sonar Adjusting sonar settings Sensitivity and Colorline are adjusted by tapping Sensitivity or Colorline on the screen to switch the cursor to quickly save a waypoint. HDS Gen3 Touch | QuickStart Guide | 7 Drag the selection tool over the desired item.
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Selecting a sonar frequency ¼¼ Note: StructureScan® frequencies (800 kHz and 455 kHz) are selected from the Structure page frequency menu. *988-10747-001* Viewing sonar history Sonar history can be viewed by dragging your finger horizontally across the screen, or across the history preview bar, at the top of water. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. ¼¼ Note: Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in less than 60 feet of the screen.
Selecting a sonar frequency ¼¼ Note: StructureScan® frequencies (800 kHz and 455 kHz) are selected from the Structure page frequency menu. *988-10747-001* Viewing sonar history Sonar history can be viewed by dragging your finger horizontally across the screen, or across the history preview bar, at the top of water. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions. ¼¼ Note: Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in less than 60 feet of the screen.