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  • Page 1 Hook Reveal Series Operator Manual...
  • Page 2 Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. Trademarks ® Navico is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. ® C-MAP is a registered trademark of Navico Holding AS. ®...
  • Page 3 • DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay) • FishReveal™ (FishReveal) • Genesis® (Genesis) • StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
  • Page 4 2 devices of the Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2017 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating a Hook Reveal Series unit. Because of size differences, screenshots of menus and dialogs may not match the look of your unit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents 11 Introduction Front controls The Home page Application pages Device registration 15 Basic operation Turning the system on and off System Controls dialog Standby mode Display illumination Using menus and dialogs Using the cursor on the panel Man Overboard waypoint Screen capture 19 Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper...
  • Page 6 35 Waypoints, routes, and trails Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs Waypoints Routes Trails 44 Navigating About navigating Menu options Navigate to cursor position Navigate to a waypoint Navigate a route Navigation settings 47 Sonar The Sonar image Zooming the image Using the cursor on the image Viewing history Start recording sonar log data...
  • Page 7 The DownScan panel Zooming the DownScan image Using the cursor on the DownScan panel Viewing DownScan history Recording DownScan data Customize the image settings 68 StructureMap About StructureMap The StructureMap image StructureMap tips Recording StructureMap data Using StructureMap with mapping cards Structure options 71 Alarms Alarm system...

  • Page 8: Introduction

    Introduction Front controls Pages - Press to activate the Home page. Zoom in/out - Press to zoom the image. Press both keys simultaneously to create a MOB (Man Over Board) waypoint at the vessel's position. Arrows - On any full screen page: press to position the cursor on the image.

  • Page 9: The Home Page

    The Home page The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on the Pages key. Ú Note: Page icons on the Home page vary with model type. Tools panel - Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information.

  • Page 10: Application Pages

    Application pages Application panel Menu - Panel specific menu. System Controls dialog - Quick access to basic system settings. Dialog - Information to or input from the user. Alarm message - Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Each application connected to the system is presented on panels. The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination with other panels in a multiple panel page.

  • Page 11: Device Registration

    2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page Panel sizes in a multiple panel page can be adjusted from the System Controls dialog. Refer to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 21. • With the cursor not active on any panel, switch active panel by using the Arrow keys.

  • Page 12: Basic Operation

    Basic operation Turning the system on and off The system is turned on by pressing the Power key. Press and hold the Power key to turn the unit off. If the key is released before the shut-down is completed, the power off process is cancelled.

  • Page 13: Standby Mode

    Standby mode In Standby mode, the Sonar and the backlight for the screen are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background. You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on the Power key.

  • Page 14: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards are automatically displayed when required for entering user information in dialogs. A dialog is closed by saving or cancelling the entry. A dialog can also be closed by pressing the Exit (X) key. Using the cursor on the panel The cursor can be used to mark a position, and to select items.

  • Page 15: Screen Capture

    Delete a MOB A MOB waypoint can be deleted from the menu when the MOB is activated. Stop navigating to MOB The system continues to display navigational information towards the MOB waypoint until you cancel the navigation from the menu. Screen capture To take a screen capture: •...

  • Page 16: Customizing Your System

    Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser.

  • Page 17: Custom Pages

    • Configure a selected data overlay appearance (digital or analog, size, etc.). • Re-locate an item by selecting it and then the Move menu option. Use the Arrow keys to move selected item. Custom pages Adding new custom pages A maximum of 9 pages are allowed. You can have up to 4 panels on a custom page.

  • Page 18: Adjusting The Split On Multiple Panel Pages

    Arrow keys to move the highlighted panel. Press the Menu/ Enter key to save your adjustment. Save the page layout. The system displays the new custom page, and an icon for the new page is included on the Home page. Edit or delete custom pages On the Home page, use the Arrow keys to highlight the customize option and press the Enter/Menu key to turn ON the...

  • Page 20: Charts

    Charts The Chart panel North indicator Vessel Chart range scale Grid lines* Range rings* * Optional chart items. Optional chart items can be turned on/off individually from the chart settings dialog. Chart data The system can be delivered with preloaded cartography. For a full selection of supported charts, visit the product web site.

  • Page 21: Selecting Chart Type

    Selecting chart type You specify the chart type shown on the Chart panel by selecting one of the available chart types in the chart settings dialog. Refer to "Chart settings" on page 33. Vessel symbol When the system has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position.

  • Page 22: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    Ú Note: Pop-up information has to be enabled in chart settings to see basic item information. Select the info option in the menu to display a list of items near the cursor. Select an item in the list to display all available information for that item.

  • Page 23: More Options

    Refer to "StructureMap" on page 68. 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 24 Genesis live menu options Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the overlay. Contour interval Defines the density of live depth contours shown. Depth palette Controls the color palette used to color the depth areas. • Chart sync – syncs the Genesis live layer to the same palette as the chart depth palette defined in the chart menu (under Chart options, View, Depth palette).

  • Page 25: Map Charts

    North up Displays the chart with north upward. Course up The chart direction is depending on if navigating or not: • when navigating: the desired course line is oriented up • if not navigating: the direction the vessel is actually traveling (COG) is oriented up Look ahead Moves the vessel icon on the panel to maximize your view ahead of...

  • Page 26: Navionics Charts

    Depth palette Controls the Depth palette used on the map. Depth filter Filters out depth values shallower than the selected depth filter limit. Safety depth Charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow (lighter shades) and deep (darker shades) water. After enabling the safety shading depth palette, specify the desired safety depth limit.
  • Page 27 You can also get a message if you try to use a restricted feature when the Navionics chart card is not activated. To activate the card, contact Navionics. Navionics specific chart options Chart overlay, orientation, and look ahead options (previously described in this section) are common to both C-MAP and Navionics charts.
  • Page 28 SCL History Select to display previously recorded data on the chart overlay. SC Density Controls the density of the SonarChart and SonarChart Live contours. Navionics Dynamic tides and current icons Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information.
  • Page 29 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. Fishing range Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color.

  • Page 30: Chart Settings

    Presentation type Displays marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Safety depth The Navionics charts use different shades of blue to distinguish between shallow and deep water. Safety depth, based on a selected limit, is drawn without blue shading.
  • Page 31 Pop-up information Determines whether basic information for panel items is displayed when you select the item. Range rings The range rings can be used to present the distance from your vessel to other panel objects. The range scale is set automatically by the system to suit the panel scale.

  • Page 32: Waypoints, Routes, And Trails

    Waypoints, routes, and trails Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page. Select the menu icon on the dialog to access additional options. Waypoint options Routes options Trails options...
  • Page 33 Each waypoint has an exact position with latitude and longitude coordinates. A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route. Saving waypoints Press and hold the Cursor/Waypoint key to save a new waypoint.

  • Page 34: Routes

    Delete a waypoint You can delete a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog or by selecting the Delete menu option when the waypoint is activated. The Edit Waypoint dialog is activated by positioning the cursor over the waypoint, selecting the waypoint in the menu, and then the delete menu option.
  • Page 35 Edit a route from the panel You can edit a route by placing the cursor over the route and then selecting the route in the menu. Select the edit option in the menu. This opens the Edit route dialog. The dialog can also be accessed by activating the Waypoints, Routes, Trails dialog on the tools panel on the Home page.
  • Page 36 Creating routes using existing waypoints You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the New Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by selecting the route tab in the dialog displayed when you select the Waypoint, Routes, and Trails tool on the Home page.
  • Page 37 Converting trails to routes You can convert a trail to a route from the Edit Trail dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the trail, then selecting the trail's pop-up, or the Trail menu option. The Edit Trail dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Waypoints tool on the Home page.

  • Page 38: Trails

    Trails Trails are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Trails can be converted to routes from the Edit Trails dialog. Refer to "Converting trails to routes" on page 40. From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on the panel.
  • Page 39 Creating new Trails You can start a new trail from the Trails dialog, activated by using the Waypoints, Routes, Trails 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.

  • Page 41: Navigating

    Navigating About navigating The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint, or along a predefined route. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and trails" on page 35. Menu options You can use menu options to: •...

  • Page 42: Navigate To A Waypoint

    Navigate to a waypoint You can start navigating towards a waypoint on the panel. Position the cursor over the waypoint, select the waypoint in the menu and then the Goto waypoint option in the menu. Navigate a route You can navigate a route on the image by positioning the cursor over the route, selecting the route in the menu and then the start route option in the menu.
  • Page 43 XTE limit This setting defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route, if the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated. XTE alarm (Cross track error) Turns on/off the XTE alarm. Trails Opens the Trails dialog where trails settings can be adjusted and trails can be converted into routes for navigation.

  • Page 44: Sonar

    Sonar The Sonar function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the bottom. The Sonar image Fish arches Speed over ground* Depth* Water Temperature* Frequency Bottom Range scale * Optional Sonar data overlay that you can modify.

  • Page 45: Using The Cursor On The Image

    When zooming with no active cursor, the sea floor is kept near the bottom of the screen. If the cursor is active, the unit zooms where the cursor is pointed. You can also zoom the image as a split screen and display zoom bars.

  • Page 46: Stop Recording Sonar Log Data

    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. Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Select a file format from the drop-down, slg (Sonar only), xtf (Structure only*), or sl2 (Sonar and Structure).

  • Page 47: Viewing The Recorded Sounder Data

    Viewing the recorded sounder data Both internally and externally stored sounder records may be reviewed when the view sonar log option is selected in the Sonar settings dialog. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 55. Customize the image settings By default the unit is set to Auto mode, and most settings are automated.
  • Page 48 The range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Frequency The unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. Sensitivity Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on the screen. Decreasing Sensitivity displays less.
  • Page 49 Advanced options Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is set to max. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference. Scroll speed You can select the scrolling speed of the image on the screen.

  • Page 50: More Options

    More options Split screen options Split screen options are available on the split screen sub-menu. Zoom Zoom level Zoom bars The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. By default, the zoom level is set to 2x. You can zoom up to 8x, using the Zoom keys.
  • Page 51 range scale. The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the 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. Amplitude scope The amplitude scope is a display of an echo sounding on the panel.

  • Page 52: Sonar Settings

    Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between the position of two observations on the image. Position the cursor on the point from where you want to measure the distance Start the measuring function from the More options menu option Ú...
  • Page 53 View Sonar log Used to view sonar recordings. The log file is displayed as a paused image. You control the scrolling and display from the Control menu option. You can use the cursor on the replay image, and pan the image as on a normal sonar image.
  • Page 54 Lowest point of vessel offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water - this should be set as a negative value. For example, - 0.3 m (-1 ft). Depth below surface (waterline) offset: Set the distance from the transducer to the surface - this should be set as a positive value.

  • Page 55: Sidescan

    SideScan About SideScan SideScan provides a wide coverage in high detail of the seabed to the sides of your boat. Ú Note: SideScan is only available on TripleShot models with a SideScan capable transducer connected. The SideScan image The SideScan image can be set up to show left side, right side, or both left and right side scanning.

  • Page 56: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    A change in the range causes a zoom in or out of the image. Using the cursor on the panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the image. To position the cursor on the image, press the Cursor/Waypoint key. Use the Arrow keys to position the cursor.

  • Page 57: Recording Sidescan Data

    Recording SideScan data You can record SideScan data and save the file internally in the unit, or onto a memory card as described in "Start recording sonar data" on page 48. Setting up the SideScan image By default the unit is set to Auto mode, and most settings are automated.
  • Page 58 Ú Note: We recommend you use Auto contrast. To adjust the contrast setting: Select the contrast option in the menu Select Auto contrast and press the Menu/Enter key to turn off auto-contrast Use the Arrow keys to highlight the adjustment bar and press the Menu/Enter key to activate it Use the Arrow keys to adjust the setting Press the Menu/Enter key to save your settings...
  • Page 59 More options Flipping the image left/right If required, flips the left/right side of the image to match the direction of the transducer installation. Range Lines Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate distance. Palettes You can select between several display palettes.

  • Page 60: Downscan

    DownScan About DownScan DownScan provides detailed images of structure and fish directly below your boat. The DownScan panel is available when a DownScan capable transducer is connected to the system. The DownScan panel Speed over ground Depth Temperature Frequency Depth Range scale Zooming the DownScan image You can zoom a DownScan image by using the Zoom keys.

  • Page 61: Viewing Downscan History

    Use the Arrow keys to position the cursor. When you position the cursor on a DownScan image, the screen pauses, and the cursor information window is activated. The distance from the vessel to the cursor is shown in the bottom row of the cursor information window.
  • Page 62 When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Press the Cursor/Waypoint key to remove the cursor from the image and cursor menu options. Custom mode options When the custom mode is selected the menu expands with more options.
  • Page 63 Use the Arrow keys to highlight the adjustment bar and press the Menu/Enter key to activate it Use the Arrow keys to adjust the setting Press the Menu/Enter key to save your settings FishReveal Select FishReveal to display fish arches in the image. When FishReveal is enabled, the menu expands to include FishReveal options.
  • Page 64 Advanced options Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause on- screen clutter near the surface. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ú Note: By default, surface clarity is set to Low, for optimal image return and clarity.

  • Page 65: Structuremap

    StructureMap About StructureMap The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a SideScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images. Ú Note: SideScan is only available on TripleShot models with a SideScan capable transducer connected.

  • Page 66: Structuremap Tips

    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.

  • Page 67: Structure Options

    recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external mapping cards. Structure options You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source.

  • Page 68: Alarms

    Alarms Alarm system The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm.

  • Page 69: Alarms Dialog

    • Disable Disables the current alarm setting. The alarm does not show again unless you turn it back on in the alarm settings dialog. There is no time-out on a message or the siren. They remain active until they are acknowledged or until the reason for the message is rectified.

  • Page 70: Tools

    Tools The Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. The Tools panel is located on the Home page. Settings Provides access to application and system settings. System settings The system settings provides access to the following options. Language Controls the language used on this unit for panels, menus, and dialogs.
  • Page 71 Key beeps Controls the loudness of the beep sound when a key is pressed. Time Controls the local time zone offset, and the format of the time and date. Datum Most paper charts are made in the WGS84 format. If your paper charts are in a different format, you can change the datum settings accordingly to match your paper charts.
  • Page 72 Advanced Shows a panel with more advanced settings. Used for setting how your system displays various user interface information. In addition, controls which features are shown in the interface. Registration Prompts you to register your device. Registration can be done: •...

  • Page 73: Waypoints/Routes/Trails

    Simulator Provides for manually controlling the simulator. For more information, refer to "Simulator" on page 82. Waypoints/routes/trails List of waypoints, routes, and trails with details. For more information, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and trails" on page 35. Info Access to Sun/moon, Tides and Trip information. Sun, Moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s latitude/longitude.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The unit does not contain any field serviceable components. Therefore, the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. It is recommended that you always fit the protective sun cover when the unit is not in use. Ú...

  • Page 75: Software Updates

    information from the settings file to assist in technical support enquiries. Insert an empty memory card in the unit. Open the About page of the System settings dialog Select Support and then Create report Follow the instructions Save the report to the memory card. You can add screenshots and log files that will be attached to the report.
  • Page 76 Export all Waypoints, Routes and Trails Use the export option if you want to backup all Waypoints, Routes, and Trails on your system. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select export region Place the cursor over one of the boundary box corners and press the Menu/Entry key.
  • Page 77 User Data File version 5 • Used to export waypoints and routes with a standardized universally unique identifier (UUID), which is very reliable and easy to use. The data includes such information as the time and date when a route was created. User Data File version 4 •...

  • Page 78: Importing Backed Up Files

    Importing backed up files Insert the memory card containing the backed up files in the unit's card reader. Open the Storage dialog from the tool panel and select the memory card. Browse to the file you want to import and select it. This opens the details dialog.

  • Page 79: Simulator

    Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to other devices. You access the simulator from Settings tool. Retail mode In this mode a retail demonstration for the selected region is shown. If you operate the unit when retail mode is running, the demonstration pauses.

  • Page 80: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually controlling the simulator. GPS source Selects the file for the simulated GPS data. Speed and Course Used for manually entering values when GPS source is set to Simulated course. Otherwise, GPS data including speed and course come from the selected source file.

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