Scanning Fishing Areas; Sharing Files - Lowrance StructureScan HD Operation Manual

Sharing files

After structure sonar log (.sl2) files are converted to StructureMap (.smf )
files, they can be saved to a SD card and used on other GPS capable HDS
Gen 2 units without the need for the StructureScan module.

Scanning Fishing areas

With the Structure Source set to the default Live mode, steer the boat over
the desired location to scan the area. When conducting a side-by-side scan
of an area, you will get a cleaner scan if you do not overlap history trails and
you turn off auto ranging on the sidescan.
Scanning tips
• To get a picture of taller structure (a wreck, etc) — don't drive over
it. Steer the boat so the structure will be on the left or right side
of your boat.
• Set your structure range to a significantly greater level (two-to-
three times) than the water depth to ensure a complete scan and
to maximize conversion accuracy.
nOtE: Optimal speed for viewing or logging StructureMap data is
between 2-8 mph (3-12 kmh). Live mode is disabled for speeds great-
er than 10 mph.
Side-by-side scan
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