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  • Page 1 HDS Live Operator Manual ENGLISH www.lowrance.com...
  • Page 3 Power Products LLC. ® Evinrude is a registered trademark of BRP US, Inc. FUSION-Link™ Marine Entertainment Standard™ is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd. ® Mercury is a registered trademark of Mercury. Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 StructureMap™ (StructureMap) Copyright Copyright © 2018 Navico Holding AS. Warranty The warranty card is supplied as a separate document. In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your unit or system: www.lowrance.com Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 5 Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 6 Canada. To reduce potential radio interference to other users, the antenna type and its gain should be so chosen that the equivalent isotropically radiated power (e.i.r.p.) is not more than that necessary for successful communication. Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Important text that requires special attention from the reader is emphasized as follows: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information. Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from the product's support section at the following website: • www.lowrance.com The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit’s internal memory. Preface | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Data overlay Favorite pages Configuring the quick access keys Enabling or disabling features 31 Charts The Chart panel Chart data Selecting chart source Vessel symbol Zooming the chart Panning the chart Chart orientation Look ahead Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Zooming the image Using the cursor on the image Viewing history Recording log data Setting up the image Advanced options More options Sonar settings 79 SideScan About SideScan The SideScan panel Zooming the image Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 Fish renderings Viewing image history Setting up the image Advanced options More options 93 SpotlightScan The SpotlightScan image Zooming the image SpotlightScan setup Setting up the image Advanced options More options SpotlightScan operation tips Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 114 Outboard autopilot 114 Safe operation with the autopilot 114 Selecting active autopilot 115 The autopilot controller for outboard motors 115 Engaging and disengaging the autopilot 116 Autopilot indication 116 Autopilot modes 122 Autopilot settings Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 150 Sirius radio 151 Viewing DVD video 153 AIS 153 About AIS 153 Selecting an AIS target 153 Searching for AIS vessels 153 Displaying target information 155 Calling an AIS vessel 155 AIS SART Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 14 176 The toolbar 177 Settings 182 Alarms 182 About the alarm system 182 Type of messages 182 Alarm indication 183 Acknowledging a message 183 Alarm settings 184 Alarm dialogs 185 Maintenance 185 Preventive maintenance Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 15 189 Backing up your system data 192 Integration of 3 party devices 192 SmartCraft VesselView integration 192 Suzuki engine integration 193 Yamaha engine integration 193 Evinrude engine integration 194 FUSION-Link integration 194 BEP CZone integration 194 Power-Pole anchors Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 16 Contents | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Introduction

    Exit (X) key • Press to exit a dialog, to return to previous menu level, to remove the cursor from the panel or to restore the cursor on the panel Introduction | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Card Reader

    Do not download, transfer or copy files to a chart card. Doing so can damage chart information on the chart card. The protective door should always be securely shut immediately after inserting or removing a card, in order to prevent possible water ingress. Introduction | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Feature Unlock

    System settings dialog. Registration can be done: • From the device if it is connected to the internet • From a smart device with internet access • Over the phone Introduction | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: The User Interface

    Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Toolbar Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information. The user interface | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 21: Multiple Panel Pages

    You can only access the page menu of an active panel. To activate a panel: • Press the panel key to toggle between panels • Tap the panel you want to activate 2 panels page 3 panels page Application pages Control bar The user interface | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 22: System Controls Dialog

    The icons displayed on the dialog vary with operational mode and connected equipment. For those functions that toggle on and off, an orange bar across the top of the icon indicates the function is activated. Display the dialog by: The user interface | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 23 • pressing the power key The user interface | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    The display backlighting can also be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Night mode The night mode can be activated from the System Controls dialog. The night mode option optimizes the color palette and backlight for low light conditions. Basic operation | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Pages And Panels

    On menu level one press the exit key Man Overboard waypoint If an emergency situation should occur, you can save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position. Create a MOB To create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint: Basic operation | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Locking The Touchscreen

    You remove the lock function by pressing on the power key. Screen capture To take a screen capture: • Simultaneously press the home key and the power key Screen captures are saved to internal memory. Basic operation | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option. The adjustment icon appears on the multiple panel page. Select the adjustment icon and move the split to the desired position Use menu options to save or discard your changes. Customizing your system | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Data Overlay

    Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to open the page editor dialog Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page (Optional) Change the panel arrangement (only possible when 2 or more panels) Customizing your system | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Configuring The Quick Access Keys

    Configuring the quick access keys The key presses for the quick access keys and the home key can be configured. Ú Note: The number of configurable keys depends on the size of your unit. Customizing your system | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Enabling Or Disabling Features

    A compatible device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced settings dialog. Features can also be disabled using this dialog. Customizing your system | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Charts

    Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel is required. Ú Note: The system does not automatically switch to preloaded cartography if the chart card is removed. A low-resolution chart Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Selecting Chart Source

    You can move the chart in any direction by: • Dragging your finger on the screen • Using the cursor keys to move the cursor to the edge of the chart panel in the desired direction Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Chart Orientation

    When you select a chart item, a waypoint, a route, or a target, basic information for the selected item is displayed. Select the chart item's pop-up to display all available information for that item. You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    Go to cursor You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then using the go to cursor menu option. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring menu option or by pressing the exit key. Find objects on chart panels You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Color Trails

    To change the tilt angle of the view, pan vertically Ú Note: When centered on the vessel position, only the tilt angle can be adjusted. The view direction is controlled by the chart orientation setting. Refer to "Chart orientation" on page 33. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Chart Overlay

    Clear history Deletes all heat map data gathered up to the moment it is selected. Heat map data is automatically deleted when the unit is turned off. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 38 Genesis live Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Genesis live is a real-time feature where the unit creates an overlay of depth contour mapping based on live sonar soundings. The Genesis live sonar soundings are recorded onto and viewed from the unit's memory card.

  • Page 39: Map Charts

    The features and menu options available can vary depending on the charts you use. This section shows menus from a C-MAP chart. Ú Note: A menu option is greyed out if the feature is not available on the chart displayed. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 40 (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 41 With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Transparency at 80 Raster charts Changes the view to that of a traditional paper chart. Raster transparency Controls the transparency of raster imagery. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 (lighter shades) and deep (darker shades) water. After enabling Safety depth, specify the desired safety depth limit. The Safety depth sets the limit at which depths will be drawn without blue shading. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 The Genesis Layer displays high-resolution contours contributed by Genesis users that have passed a quality check. This option toggles the Genesis layer on/off on the chart image. Available only if the C-MAP chart contains Genesis Layer data. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Navionics Charts

    No Photo overlay Photo overlay, land only Full Photo overlay Photo transparency The Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 No Depth highlight range Depth highlight range: 6 m - 12 m Shallow water highlight This highlights areas of shallow water between 0 and the selected depth (up to 10 meters/30 feet). Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 SonarChart Live is a real-time feature where the device creates an overlay of depth contours based on your own live sonar soundings. When you select SonarChart Live overlay the menu expands to display SonarChart Live options. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. The system animates the arrows and/or gauges to show the tides and currents evolution over time. Dynamic tide information Dynamic current information Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 Provides you with different levels of geographical layer information. Easy View Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text. Ú Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Chart Settings

    The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel moves in the selected time period. If no options are turned on for the vessel then no extension lines are shown for your vessel. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 50 Routes Turns on/off displaying routes on charts. Trails Turns on/off displaying trails on charts. Waypoints, Routes, Trails Opens the Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialog where these items can be created, edited, deleted, and searched. Charts | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 51: Waypoints, Routes, And Trails

    Saving waypoints A waypoint is saved at the cursor position if active or at the vessel's position if the cursor is not active on the panel. To save a waypoint: Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 52 This dialog is activated by selecting the waypoint's pop-up, or from the menu when the waypoint is activated. The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Routes

    You can use the feature when you create a new route, or you can use it to edit already saved routes. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 54 Trail menu option. The Edit Trail dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 55 Selected routepoints are colored red. Only two routepoints can be selected, and the system discards any routepoints between your selected start and end points. Select the accept option to start the automatic routing. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing The edit route dialog You can add and remove routepoints, and change route properties using the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: About Trails

    Waypoints tool on the Home page and selecting the Trails tab. Trails settings Trails are made up of a series of points connected by line segments whose length depends on the frequency of the recording. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 Red is for the low limit. If the value is between the high and the middle values, it appears as a greenish-yellow color. If the value is between the middle and the low, it appears as an orange color. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 The system records data according to your settings in the edit Trail dialog. Source data points are recorded when there is a change in the course or heading. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Navigating

    For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and trails" on page 51. Steer panel The Steer panel can be used to display information when you are navigating. Data fields Vessel heading Bearing to waypoint Destination point Navigating | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Starting a route from the chart panel Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start navigating from a selected position. Navigating | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Navigating With The Autopilot

    Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, depending on the autopilot being used refer to "Trolling motor autopilot" on page 105 or "Outboard autopilot" on page 114 Navigating | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Navigation Settings

    You can select to record trail points based on time, distance, or by letting the unit position a point automatically when a course change is registered. Specify one of the following logging types in the Navigating Settings dialog: Navigating | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 64 Defines Loran chains (GRI) and preferred station for waypoint entry, cursor position and position panel. The graphic example shows a cursor position window with Loran position information. For more information refer to your Loran system documentation. Navigating | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Sonar

    Depth at cursor Amplitude scope* Zoom (range) buttons Water depth and Water temperature at cursor location Range scale Bottom * Optional items that you can turn on/off individually. Refer to "More options" on page 73. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Multiple Sources

    Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance Select the measure menu option Ú Note: The measure option is not available unless the cursor is placed on the image. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Viewing History

    When the data is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message appears periodically at the bottom of the screen. When you select to start recording, the record sonar log dialog is displayed where you specify recording settings. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 68 If a StructureScan transducer is connected to the unit, you can convert the .sl2 or .sl3 logs to StructureMap format (.smf) when recording completes. The log file can also be converted to StructureMap format from the files manager. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 69 You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a live image. If more than one channel was recorded in the selected file, you can select which channel to display. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Setting Up The Image

    Select a preset range level manually from the menu. Auto range In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 71 Allows the user to adjust the colors of the display to help differentiate softer targets from harder ones. Adjusting the Colorline can help separate fish and important structures on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Advanced Options

    Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Advanced options The Advanced option is only available when the cursor is not active. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the image.

  • Page 73: More Options

    More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging. Use the option anytime you want to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. Split screen options Zoom Zoom level Zoom bars Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 74 Zoom option. Flasher The Flasher mode shows a flasher-style sonar view in the left panel and a normal sonar view in the right panel. Palettes You can select between several display palettes. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 75 You can select how you want the fish targets to appear on the screen. You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Sonar Settings

    Network Sonar Select to share transducers from this unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network. In addition, the setting must be selected in order to see other enabled sonar devices on the network. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 77 For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the separate HDS Live Installation manual. Log sonar Select to start and stop recording of Sonar data. For more information, refer to "Start recording log data"...
  • Page 78 Selects from which source the depth and temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate Installation manual. Restore sonar defaults Restore sonar settings to the factory supplied defaults. Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Sidescan

    Using the cursor on the panel When you position the cursor on the panel, the image pauses and the cursor information window is activated. The left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: Viewing History

    You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi- panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Advanced Options

    The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Flipping the image left/right If required, flips the left/right side of the image to match the direction of the transducer installation. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: More Options

    Specifies if the SideScan page displays the left side of the image only, right side only, or left and right side at the same time. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate distance. SideScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: Downscan

    Viewing DownScan history You can pan the image history by dragging the image to the left and right. To resume normal DownScan scrolling, select the Clear cursor menu option. DownScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Recording Downscan Data

    Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the image.

  • Page 85: Advanced Options

    FishReveal Select FishReveal to display fish arches in the image. When FishReveal is enabled, the menu expands to include FishReveal options. DownScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 86 The Preview bar is a snapshot of available sonar history. You can scroll through sonar history by dragging the preview slider horizontally. By default, Preview is turned on when the cursor is active. DownScan | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 87: 3D Sonar

    You can also see other underwater objects and clusters of fish. The 3D view shows both the left and right channels of data. Depth and temperature Transducer beam Range 3D panel buttons Depth indication line Zoom panel buttons 3D Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Zooming The Image

    The history bar can be turned off. Refer to "Clear live history" on page 92. Saving waypoints To save a waypoint, position the cursor on the panel and then select the new waypoint menu option. 3D Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: 3D Mode Options

    When objects are identified in the water column, they are shown as clusters of dots. The point color corresponds to the target intensity, and the point colors are automatically adjusted to complement the chosen palette. 3D Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Viewing Image History

    Menu options for each panel are independent. Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center.

  • Page 91: Advanced Options

    This setting adjusts how many and what intensity points are included in the water column. Turn it down to see less noise or things you don’t want to see, and turn it up to see more information. 3D Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: More Options

    When enabled, the camera will maintain the set relative rotation from the vessel. For example, if you rotate to face the starboard side of the vessel, the camera will rotate to maintain the starboard view when the vessel rotates. 3D Sonar | HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Spotlightscan

    The SpotlightScan transducer works with most MotorGuide and Minn Kota cable steer trolling motors. Its scanning speed is controlled by how fast the trolling motor is rotated with the foot pedal. The SpotlightScan image Water column Bottom Twin scanning beams SpotlightScan| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: Zooming The Image

    If the image is not correctly aligned with the trolling motor, the orientation of the image does not match the underwater environment around your boat. Position your trolling motor so it is pointing straight ahead Select the position adjustment menu option SpotlightScan| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 95: Setting Up The Image

    Ú Note: Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Range You can control how much of the area around your boat appears on the display by increasing or decreasing the range.

  • Page 96: Advanced Options

    Refer to "Aligning the SpotlightScan image" on page 94. More options Stop Sonar When selected, stops the sonar from pinging. Use the option anytime you want to disable the sonar but not power off the unit. SpotlightScan| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Spotlightscan Operation Tips

    Rotate the trolling motor at a slow, constant speed to achieve the best results. • Reducing the range increases the size of the water column, providing the best view of fish activity beneath the boat. SpotlightScan| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Structuremap

    • Live data - Used when SideScan data is available • Saved files - recorded SideScan (*.sl2 or *.sl3) data that are converted to StructureMap (*.smf) format StructureMap| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Structuremap Tips

    To get a picture of taller structures (a wreck, etc.) — do not drive over it, instead, steer the boat so the structure is on the left or right side of your vessel. • Do not overlap history trails when conducting a side-by-side scan of an area. StructureMap| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: Using Structuremap With Mapping Cards

    Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water depth. StructureMap| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 101 455 kHz has greater depth and range coverage. Clear live history Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing only the most current data. Log sonar data Displays the log sonar dialog. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Info Panels

    Adding and deleting new dashboards You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the panel menu. Available editing options depend on which data sources are connected to your system. Info panels| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: Video

    This unit supports NTSC and PAL video. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. Adjusting the video image You can optimize the video display by adjusting the video image settings. The settings are adjusted individually for each video source. Video| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 104 Mirroring the video image Video input can be set to display a mirrored image. This setting can be helpful for rear-facing cameras used to back-down the vessel. Video| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Trolling Motor Autopilot

    MFD control, only one of them can be active at a time. Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: The Autopilot Controller For Trolling Motor

    When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border. Ú Note: The autopilot controller can also be activated from the system controls dialog. Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Autopilot Indication

    When in anchor mode, the vessel heading can be affected by wind or current. The following anchor options are available: Cursor Navigates to cursor position, and then maintains the vessel at that position. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 108 When arriving at the destination, the autopilot switches to the selected arrival mode. It is important to select an arrival mode that Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 109 The last waypoint on the turn is the final waypoint. When the vessel reaches the final waypoint, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 112. Starting a turn • Select the port or starboard button Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 Makes the vessel turn in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. Turn variables: • Initial radius • Radius change per loop • Number of loops Zigzag-turn Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Trolling Motor Speed Control

    (C). Recording and saving a trail A trail can be saved as a route from the autopilot controller. If trail recording is disabled, the function can be enabled from the autopilot controller. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Autopilot Settings

    Controls whether the autopilot information bar is shown when the autopilot is in standby. Arrival mode The autopilot switches from navigation mode to the selected arrival mode when the vessel reaches the destination point. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 113 These MTG anchor points can be saved as a waypoint in the MFD system. The position of an MTG anchor point can be redefined to be identical to an existing waypoint, or to the current vessel position. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: Outboard Autopilot

    MFD control, only one of them can be active at a time. Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: The Autopilot Controller For Outboard Motors

    When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border. Ú Note: The autopilot controller can also be activated from the system controls dialog. Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Autopilot Indication

    In this mode the port and starboard buttons are used to control the rudder. Activate this mode by pressing the port or starboard button when the autopilot is in standby. To change the rudder position • Select a port or starboard button. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 117 • Select a port or starboard button NAV mode Warning: NAV mode should only be used in open waters. Prior to entering NAV mode you must be navigating a route or towards a waypoint. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 118 • If the required course change to next waypoint is more than the set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 119 U-turn Changes the current set heading by 180°. The turn rate is identical to Turn rate setting. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle. Turn variable: Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 120 Turn variables: • Course change • Turn radius Depth contour tracking Makes the autopilot follow a depth contour. Ú Note: DCT turn pattern is only available if the system has a valid depth input. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 121 Select the port or starboard button to initiate the depth contour steering to follow the bottom sloping to starboard or to port Port option Starboard option (depth decreases to port) (depth decreases to starboard) Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Autopilot Settings

    Autopilot settings dialog shows option for the active autopilot. Chart compass Select to display a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 123 A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides more tight steering. A too high response level will cause the boat to make S movements. Outboard autopilot| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: Simulator

    You can select which data files that are used by the simulator. It can be either pre-recorded data files included in your device, your own recorded log files, or log files on a mass storage device connected to the unit. Simulator| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Set start position Sets your simulated vessel position to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Radar

    Several radar sensors are supported. The menu options available depend on the radar sensor(s) connected to the system. The Radar panel Orientation Range Heading line* Cursor Compass* Range markers* Range rings* Cursor position window * Optional radar symbology. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 127: Dual Radar

    The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the Radar menu. The following modes are available: Power off The power to the radar scanner is turned off. Power off is only available when radar is in standby mode. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Radar Sector Blanking

    An enabled sector is shown as a magenta outline with 3 arcs crossing the blanking area. To specify radar sector blanking, refer to the HDS Live Installation Manual. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 129: Radar Range

    Up to two independent Guard Zones may also be defined for each virtual radar source. Using the cursor on a radar panel By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 130: Adjusting The Radar Image

    Harbor - In this mode the radar settings are optimized for areas • such as busy waterways and large man-made structures where good target discrimination and rapid image updates are needed. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 131 Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Weather: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Bird: Adjustable Rain Target Separation Custom: Adjustable Custom: Adjustable Harbor: Adjustable Harbor: Medium Offshore: Adjustable Offshore: OFF Weather: Adjustable Weather: OFF Bird: Adjustable Bird: OFF Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 132 In addition, CALM, MODERATE or ROUGH STC Curve settings are available in the Radar options menu to better optimize the radar image to your liking. Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 133 Rain clutter Rain clutter is used to reduce the effect of rain, snow or other weather conditions on the radar image. The value should not be increased too much as this may filter out real targets. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 134: Advanced Radar Options

    In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set to low when no interference exists. Target separation (Broadband 4G and Halo Radar only) Controls the target discrimination of the radar (separation between objects is more prominent). Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 135: Radar View Options

    • The target is not geo-stationary (e.g. land or a marker buoy). The following options are available: • Off - turns off Doppler coloring • Normal - approaching targets and diverging targets are colored. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 136 VelocityTrack feature as an aid for collision avoidance. Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 137 VelocityTrack speed threshold. Blue (C4/C5 and D5), indicating the target is diverging away • from own vessel and its relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 138 PPI is oriented according to own ship heading obtained from the gyro compass. When the ship turns the heading line changes its direction according to the ship's heading, while the radar image remains stabilized. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 139 75% of the radius at the current range. This may result in the CCRP being outside of the bearing scale. In such cases the measurements are still taken by the CCRP and the bearing scale is compressed accordingly. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 140 This allows for manually resetting the radar image and vessel symbol to its starting position. Ú Note: True motion is only available when the PPI is in either north up or course up orientation mode. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 141: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM, then select the marker you wish to offset Select the set offset option Position the cursor on the radar panel to set the offset position Select the save option to save your settings. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 142: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    Select the save option to save your settings. Shape: Sector Shape: Circle Turning guard zones on and off When a guard zone is defined, you can turn it on/off by: • deselecting the guard zone from the menu Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 143: Marpa Targets

    When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 144 Target details in the menu. MARPA alarm settings You can define the following MARPA alarms: MARPA target lost • Controls whether an alarm is activated when a MARPA target is lost. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 145: Recording Radar Data

    Ú Note: The record menu option is available if recording is turned on in the Advanced system settings. If more than one radar is available, you can select which source you want to record. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 146: Radar Settings

    The radius of the ring is the same as the closest point of approach as set in the Dangerous Vessels dialog. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 159. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 147 Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or HDS Live Installation manuals. Radar| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 148: Audio

    The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another. Control bar Audio controller, small and large displays Source and source information Control buttons ON/OFF button Ú Note: The OFF button is located in the source list on small displays. Audio| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 149: Setting Up The Audio System

    If your audio server support Bluetooth, Bluetooth will be listed as a source. Use the Bluetooth devices icon in the audio controller to pair the audio server with a Bluetooth enabled devices such as a smart phone or tablet. Audio| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 150: Using An Am/Fm Radio

    Sirius service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea. The SiriusXM products received vary depending on your selected subscription package. For more information, refer to www.siriusXM.com and the server documentation. Audio| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 151: Viewing Dvd Video

    You can view DVD video from a FUSION-Link device on units with a Video Adapter cable (000-11010-001, sold separately). The DVD is shown on a video panel. You control the video from the audio controller when the audio source is set to DVD. Audio| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 152 Video standard This unit supports NTSC and PAL video. Check the local video standard or the standard of your cameras. Audio| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 153: Ais

    You can search for AIS targets by using the find option in the menu. If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. Displaying target information AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 154 AIS vessel details Detailed information about an AIS target is available from the AIS vessels details dialog. To display the dialog: • select the AIS pop-up • select the info option in the menu AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 155: Calling An Ais Vessel

    When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s unique MMSI number, and its position, distance, and bearing from your vessel. You have the following options: AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 156: Vessel Alarms

    SART remains in the vessels list for 10 minutes after it receives the last signal. Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 157: Ais Target Symbols

    Lost AIS target, indicated with a line on the target symbol. The symbol is located at the last received position from the target AIS SART (AIS Search And Rescue Transmitter) AtoN (Aids To Navigation) AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 158: Vessel Settings

    You can set the length of the Course Over Ground (COG) extension line for AIS vessels. The length of the extension line is either set as a fixed distance, or to indicate the distance the vessel will move in a selected time period. AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 159 When a target comes within the distance for CPA or within the time limit for TCPA, the symbol changes to the dangerous target symbol. AIS| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 160: Siriusxm Weather

    Sirius weather panel Sirius weather can be displayed as an overlay on your chart panel. When weather overlay is selected, the chart menu increases to show the available weather options. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 161: Showing Weather Details

    If pop-up is enabled, you can select a weather icon to display the identity of the observation. If you select the pop-up, detailed information about the observation is displayed. You can also display the detailed information from the menu when the weather icon is selected. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 162: Local Weather

    When color coding is selected, the SST color bar is shown on the left side of the display. You define how the color codes are used to identify sea surface temperature. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 165. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 163 1 x arrow barb + 1 x large barb. Wind speed: 35 knots Wind speed: 60 knots Weather icons Several weather icons are available to show current or predicted weather conditions. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 164 You can select a marine zone and view its forecast. You can also select a marine zone as your current zone of interest to be notified of any weather warnings in that zone. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 165: Weather Alarms

    You can setup lightning or storm alarms to occur when the conditions are within a certain range of your vessel. You can also set up an alarm as a severe weather forecast alarm issued for your chosen marine zone. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 166 A watchbox is defined by the National weather service. When the alarm for watchbox is turned on, an alarm occurs when your vessel is entering or inside a watchbox. SiriusXM weather| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 167: Remote Control Of The Mfd

    Connecting via a hotspot If you connect a phone/tablet and the MFD(s) to the same hotspot, you can use your phone/tablet to control all MFDs on the same network. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 168 The MFD network name (SSID) will be displayed as an available network in the phone/tablet. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 169: Lr-1 Remote Control

    You can change the access level and remove the wifi connected remote controllers. LR-1 Remote control Configuring the keys on the LR-1 The key presses for the optional wireless remote must be configured before the unit can be used. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 170 Press the dedicated key on the LR-1 to remotely control the MFD. A green LED on the remote flashes for each key press to indicate that the remote is connected and working. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 171: Using Your Phone With The Mfd

    Use the phone icon to connect your phone to the MFD. When the icon is selected the following happens: • Bluetooth is turned ON in the MFD • the Bluetooth devices dialog opens, listing all Bluetooth enabled devices within range Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 172: Phone Notifications

    Incoming messages and phone notifications will now pop-up on the MFD. Phone notifications After the phone and unit are paired and connected, use the phone icon to display the list of messages and the call history. Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 173: Phone Troubleshooting

    You can respond to an incoming call by a text message (not available for iPhones). Message settings You can define message templates and set how you want the alert to appear in the settings dialog. Phone troubleshooting Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 174 • the phone is connected and there is no sound on the phone when talking Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 175: Managing Bluetooth Devices

    Check that the text app is not open and active on the iPhone. Managing Bluetooth devices Bluetooth enabled devices within range are shown in the Bluetooth devices dialog. Refer to "Bluetooth devices" on page 181. Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 176: Tools And Settings

    Phone Used for connecting a phone to the MFD. See "Using your phone with the MFD" on page 171. Tools and settings| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 177: Settings

    Used to specify the physical attributes of the boat. Text size Used for setting the text size in menus and dialogs. Default setting: Normal Key beeps Controls the loudness of the beep sound when a key is pressed. Tools and settings| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 178 Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format, which also is used by the HDS Live. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.
  • Page 179 Services Used for accessing web sites that provide feature services. Navigation Used for defining navigation settings. Refer to "Navigating" on page 60. Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. Tools and settings| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 180 DHCP servers. To make it easy to find all DHCP servers on a network, dhcp_probe may be run from the HDS Live. Only one DHCP device may be operational Tools and...
  • Page 181 • connect, disconnect or remove the device from the device list Internal Wireless Select this option to enable or disable the internal wireless. Disabling the wireless reduces the unit’s power consumption. Tools and settings| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 182: Alarms

    A single alarm is displayed with the name of the alarm as the title, and details for the alarm. If more than one alarm is activated simultaneously, the alarm pop- up can display 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur Alarms| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 183: Acknowledging A Message

    Alarm settings You enable or disable the alarm siren from the alarm settings dialog. This dialog also give access to the settings dialog from where you enable or disable all system alarms. Alarms| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 184: Alarm Dialogs

    • Active: lists all active alarms with details • History: lists the alarm history with time stamp. The alarms remain in the list until they are manually cleared Alarms| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 185: Maintenance

    Do not use a jet or high pressure wash. Do not run your unit through a car wash. Touchscreen calibration Ú Note: Ensure the screen is clean and dry before doing the calibration. Do not touch the screen unless prompted to do so. Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 186: Nmea Data Logging

    189. Installed software and sw updates The about dialog shows the software version currently installed on this unit (A). If the unit is connected to internet, the dialog also shows available software updates (B). Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 187 Do not add software update files to a chart card. Ú Note: Do not turn off the unit or remote device until the update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. You start the update from the updates dialog. Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 188: Service Report

    Update the software from a storage device You can download the software update from www.lowrance.com. Transfer the update file(s) to a compatible storage device, and then insert the storage device in the unit. Ú Note: Do not add software update files to a chart card.

  • Page 189: Backing Up Your System Data

    The export option is used for exporting all waypoints, routes, trails and trips. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select the export region option Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 190 User Data file version 3 (w/depth) • Should be used when transferring user data from one system to a legacy product (Lowrance LMS, LCX) Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 191 GPS systems in the world. Use this format if you are taking data to a competitor's unit. Exporting the settings database Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings. Maintenance| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 192: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    Integration of 3 party devices Several 3 party devices can be connected to the HDS Live. The applications are displayed on separate panels or integrated with other panels. A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog.

  • Page 193: Yamaha Engine Integration

    You can customize which data is displayed on the info panel. Refer to "Info panels" on page 102. • An Evinrude settings dialog is added - use this dialog to change engine settings. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Live Operator Manual...

  • Page 194: Fusion-Link Integration

    For more information, refer to "Info panels" on page 102. Power-Pole anchors Power-Pole anchors, which can be controlled by the C-Monster Control System installed on your boat, can be controlled from the Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 195 The manual up and down buttons raise and lower the poles as high or low as you want. Single Power-Pole controller Dual Power-Poles controller Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Live Operator Manual...
  • Page 196 Bluetooth in the Wireless settings dialog to reset the Bluetooth memory. Once Bluetooth has been toggled back on, proceed in pairing the Power-Poles in the correct order. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Live Operator Manual...

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