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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 Installation Manual...
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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 Installation Manual...
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Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. ® Mercury is a registered trademark of Mercury. ® ® NMEA and NMEA 2000 are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. Preface | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information. Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/ personnel. Preface | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Software setup sequence Turning the system on and off The settings dialog System settings Alarms Radar settings Sonar settings Autopilot settings Fuel settings Wireless settings Network settings 52 3rd party support SmartCraft VesselView integration Contents | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Evinrude engine integration Power-Pole anchors C-Zone 56 Accessories 57 Supported data NMEA 2000 compliant PGN List NMEA 0183 supported sentences 63 Technical specifications HDS Live 66 Dimensional drawings 7" unit 9" unit 12" unit 16" unit Contents | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Introduction Parts included HDS Live HDS Live unit B1 U-bracket kit (plastic), HDS-7 Live and HDS-9 Live B2 U-bracket kit (metal), HDS-12 Live and HDS-16 Live Sun cover Power cable kit Gasket Documentation pack Introduction | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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 Installation Manual...
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When ON, press once to display the System Controls dialog. Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness Quick access keys (HDS-12 Live and HDS-16 Live units only) • For configuration of the quick access keys refer to the operator manual. Introduction | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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 Installation Manual...
12" and 16" unit Power, video input and NMEA 0183 connector Sonar CH1 - blue 9-pin connector Sonar CH2 - black 9-pin connector Ethernet connector (5-pin) NMEA 2000 connector HDMI output connector USB connector Introduction | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Exposing the unit to conditions that exceeds the specifications could invalidate your warranty. Refer to the technical specifications in the on page 63. "Technical specifications" Installation | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Use fasteners suited to the mounting surface material. Screw down the bracket. Mount the unit to the bracket using the knobs. Hand tighten only. Panel mounting Refer to the separate mounting template for panel mounting instructions. Installation | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Be sure that the voltage of the power supply is compatible with the unit. Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be connected to (+) DC with a fuse or a circuit breaker (closest available to fuse rating). Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
To use the video input functionality, an adapter cable has to be used (sold separately). Power The unit is designed to be powered by 12 V DC. It is protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and over voltage (for a limited duration). Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Ú Note: Both NTSC and PAL formats are supported. Video input configuration Configurations to video input are made in the video panel, refer to the Operator Manual for more information. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Combine all accessory wake up wires on a common bus or to a single termination point. When connected in this manner, the connected equipment will turn on the moment the unit is powered up. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Accessory wake up line Video adapter cable (sold separately) Description Video adapter cable (Connects to the unit socket) BNC connector (female) Power and NMEA 0183 cable USB devices The USB port(s) can be used to: Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
NMEA 2000 The NMEA 2000 data port allows receiving and sharing of a multitude of data from various sources. Connector details Unit socket (male) Purpose Shield NET-S (+12 V DC) NET-C (DC negative) NET-H Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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3 amp fuse. For smaller systems: connect power at any location in the backbone. For larger systems: connect power at a central point in the backbone to balance the voltage drop of the network. Make the Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Connection of network devices can be made directly to the Ethernet port, or via a network expansion device to the Ethernet port. Ethernet connector details Unit socket (female) Purpose Transmit positive TX+ Transmit negative TX- Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Navico or other high quality HDMI certified cables. 3rd party cables should be tested before installation. On runs over 10 m it may be required to add an HDMI amplifier or use HDMI-CAT6 adaptors. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
A 7-pin transducer cable can be connected to a 9-pin port using a 7-pin to 9-pin adaptor cable. However, if the transducer has a paddle wheel speed sensor, the water-speed data will not be displayed on the unit. Wiring | HDS Live Installation Manual...
You can also turn the unit off from the System Controls dialog. If the Power key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled. The settings dialog The software setup is done from the settings dialog. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Used for configuration of advanced settings and how your system displays various user interface information. Enabling or disabling features Use the feature option to enable or disable features that are not automatically enabled or disabled by the system. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Siren enable The Siren enabled option must be set in order for the unit to activate the buzzer when an alarm condition arises. Its setting also determines the operation of the external alarm output. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
In a system with more than one radar sensor, the device to configure is selected from this menu. Ú Note: Radars that support dual radar mode are represented twice in the source list, with an A and B suffix. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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(50 to 100 yards) from a straight-walled jetty or similar feature that produces a straight line echo on the display. Point the vessel towards the jetty Adjust the range offset to make the jetty echo appear as a straight line on the display Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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The returns caused by sidelobes tend to appear as arcs. Ú Note: This control should only be adjusted by experienced radar users. Target loss in harbor environments may occur if this control is not adjusted correctly. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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The bearing of the sector is measured from the center line of the sector. Ú Note: Sector blanking should be applied very carefully to avoid reducing the radar’s usefulness in identifying valid and potentially dangerous targets. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Check your local boating regulations before turning the blue accent lights ON. Reset radar to factory defaults Clears all user and installer settings applied to the selected radar source, and restores factory settings. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
The network sonar mode setting selects whether only one or multiple sonar sources can be selected at the same time. Ú Note: Changing the mode requires that all connected sources are restarted. Structure depth offset Setting for Structure transducers. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. Use temp data from Selects from which source the temperature data is shared on the NMEA 2000 network. Installation Use this dialog to setup and configure available sources. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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It may be required to correct for localized influences to the measured temperature. Calibration range: -9.9° - +9.9°. Default is 0°. Ú Note: Water temperature calibration only appears if the transducer is temperature capable. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Ú Note: The autopilot must be commissioned prior to first use and any time after autopilot default settings have been restored. Cablesteer rudder calibration Select Commissioning. Select Rudder feedback calibration. Follow the onscreen instructions. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Steering response Used to increase or decrease the steering sensitivity. A low response level reduces the rudder activity and provides a more loose steering. A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Check the GPS antenna location. • Check that the correct position source is selected. (Run a new source selection.) AP Depth data missing* Probable cause: Missing or invalid depth data. Recommended action: • Check the depth transducer. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Check the steering response setting and increase the steering response setting. • Increase the boat speed if possible, or steer by hand. AP clutch overload (For Helm-1/ cable steer only)* Probable cause: The clutch in Helm-1 is drawing too much current. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Recommended action: Contact support. Low CAN bus voltage Probable cause: The CAN bus voltage is less than 9V. Recommended action: • Check cabling. • Check battery condition. • Check charging voltage. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Fuel flow configuration After the number of engines is set, it is required to set which fuel flow sensor is connected to which engine. Under Device list on the Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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The Calibrate option is only available when Set to full is selected, and a Fuel Flow is connected and set up as a source. Ú Note: A maximum of 8 engines is supported using Fuel Flow sensors. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. Refer to the Operator Manual for details about wireless setup and connectivity. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Manual selection is generally only required where there is more than one source for the same data, and the automatically selected source is not the one desired. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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However, Rx and Tx errors are most likely indicating issues with the physical network, which may be resolved by Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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NMEA 0183 setup The NMEA 0183 port(s) must be set to suit the speed of connected devices, and can be configured to output only the sentences required by listening devices. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Ú Note: Other MFDs cannot decode this information back to NMEA 0183, to use the data as a source. To share data a physical NMEA 2000 or NMEA 0183 connection is still required. Software setup | HDS Live Installation Manual...
If a compatible Yamaha gateway is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, the engines can be monitored from the unit. When the feature is also enabled in the advanced settings features dialog: 3rd party support | HDS Live Installation Manual...
Bluetooth wireless technology available in both products. C-Zone CZone connection to NMEA 2000 When interfacing to CZone network it is recommended to use a BEP Network interface bridge to join the two network backbones together. 3rd party support | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Dipswitch setting. The functionality of the CZone system is determined by the CZone Config File which is stored on all CZone modules and the HDS Live. The file is created using the CZone Configuration Tool, a specialized PC application available from BEP Marine Ltd, and associated CZone distributors.
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Enabling this causes the HDS Live to synchronize its backlight setting with that of any CZone Display Interfaces set up to share backlight settings. Ú Note: CZone Config also needs to have the HDS Live set as a controller. 3rd party support | HDS Live Installation Manual...
127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127500 Load Controller Connection State / Control 127501 Binary Status Report 127503 AC input status 127504 AC Output Status 127505 Fluid Level 127506 DC Detailed Status Supported data | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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129802 AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message 129283 Cross Track Error 129284 Navigation Data 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in View 129794 AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data 129801 AIS Addressed Safety Related Message Supported data | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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130580 Entertainment - System Configuration Status 130581 Entertainment - Zone Configuration Status 130582 Entertainment - Zone Volume Status 130583 Entertainment - Available Audio EQ Presets 130584 Entertainment - Bluetooth Devices 130585 Entertainment - Bluetooth Source Status Supported data | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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129540 GNSS Sats in View 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - WP Name & Position 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data 130578 Vessel Speed Components Supported data | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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TX / RX - AIS / DSC Receive Ú Note: AIS sentences are not bridged to or from NMEA 2000. TX / RX - MARPA Transmit Ú Note: These are only output sentences. Supported data | HDS Live Installation Manual...
12" unit 5 A at 12 V DC 16" unit 6.5 A at 12 V DC Environmental Operating temperature range -15°C to +55°C (5°F to 131°F) Storage temperature -20°C to +60°C (4°F to 140°F) Waterproof rating IPX6 and IPX7 Technical specifications | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Weight (display only) 7" unit 1.04 kg (2.29 lbs.) 9" unit 1.38 kg (3.04 lbs.) 12" unit 2.6 kg (5.73 lbs.) 16" unit 3.57 kg (7.87 lbs.) Compass Safe Distance - 50 cm Metric, imperial Technical specifications | HDS Live Installation Manual...
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Mounting type Panel mount or bracket mount Technical specifications | HDS Live Installation Manual...
(9.21”) 72.7 mm (2.86”) 94.3 mm (3.71”) 104.3 mm (4.11”) 9" unit 308.0 mm (12.13”) 13.0 mm 64.6 mm 280.0 mm (0.51”) (2.54”) (11.02”) 73.1 mm (2.88”) 93.7 mm (3.69”) 103.22 mm (4.06”) Dimensional drawings | HDS Live Installation Manual...
(2.75”) 80.0 mm (3.15”) 99.0 mm (3.90”) 130.2 mm (5.13”) 16" unit 463.1 mm (18.23”) 13.0 mm 74.8 mm 430.5 mm (0.51”) (2.95”) (16.95”) 80.0 mm (3.15”) 102.0 mm (4.01”) 134.1 mm (5.28”) Dimensional drawings | HDS Live Installation Manual...