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  • Page 1 HDS Gen3 Operator Manual ENGLISH lowrance.com...
  • Page 3 National Marine Electronics Association. ® SiriusXM is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc. ™ ™ FUSION-Link Marine Entertainment Standard is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd. Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD) Copyright Copyright © 2015 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 display or system: lowrance.com. Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 5: About This Manual

    Manual version This manual is written for the HDS Gen3 software version 2.0. The manual is continuously updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from lowrance.com.
  • Page 6 Viewing the manual on the screen The pdf viewer included in the HDS Gen3 makes it possible to read the manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be downloaded from lowrance.com. The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or copied to the unit’s internal memory.
  • Page 7 The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For more information, refer to "About" on page 161. For upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 168. Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Panning the chart Vessel symbol Chart scale Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Displaying information about chart items Using the cursor on the chart panel Creating routes Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Viewing the recorded sounder data Sonar view options Sonar settings 78 StructureScan The StructureScan image Zooming the StructureScan image Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel Viewing StructureScan history Setting up the StructureScan image Stop sonar Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 Safe operation with the autopilot Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode 100 Autopilot interface 101 Autopilot control of the trolling motor 104 Autopilot settings 107 Outboard motor autopilot 107 Safe operation with the autopilot Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 139 Searching for AIS items 139 Viewing information about single AIS targets 140 AIS information on radar panels 140 Calling an AIS vessel 141 AIS SART 142 Vessel alarms 143 Vessel settings 146 Audio 146 Enabling audio Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 162 Vessels 163 Sun, Moon 163 Trip calculator 163 Files 163 Find 164 Alarms 164 Alarm system 164 Type of messages 164 Single alarms 164 Multiple alarms 165 Acknowledging a message 165 Alarms dialog Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 14 167 Maintenance 167 Preventive maintenance 167 Checking the connectors 167 Touchscreen Calibration 167 NMEA Data logging 168 Software upgrades 168 Backing up your system data 171 Touchscreen operation Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 15: Introduction

    Key: Use the cursor keys to select an item, confirm by pressing the Enter key. Use the cursor keys to select a new position, and then press the Enter key again to confirm the new position. The front panel and keys Touchscreen Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 16 Find menu. Power key Press once to display the System Controls dialog. Repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Press and hold to turn the unit ON/OFF. Card reader door microSD Card readers Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: The Home Page

    Select a button to display the application as a full page panel. Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split page options for the application. Close button Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Application Pages

    Power key. Dialog Information to or input from the user. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Split pages You can have up to 4 panels on each page. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 19: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog. The 3 party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 20 SmartCraft VesselView integration SmartCraft data can be displayed and interaction are enabled through the HDS Gen3 when a VesselView 7 or VesselView 4 gateway device is present on the network. The engine supplier icon appears on the Home page when a device is available.
  • Page 21 The Power-Pole controller displays control buttons for each Power- Pole that is paired to the HDS Gen3. Single press the Auto buttons to raise and lower the Power-Poles automatically all the way up and down.
  • Page 22 Selecting to Stay connected speeds up access to Ú the controls, but the anchors cannot be controlled from another display when it is selected. Turn off this option to allow connection from other displays. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: Basic Operation

    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. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Display Illumination

    Adjust a slide bar value by either: • dragging the slide bar selecting the + or - icons • Select the Back menu option or the X key to return to the previous menu level, and then exit. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Selecting Pages And Panels

    In a multiple panel page, only one panel can be active at a time. The active panel is outlined with a border. You can only access the page menu of an active panel. You activate a panel by: • Touch operation: tapping the panel Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    Multiple MOB waypoints are saved by repeatedly pressing the MOB buttons. The vessel continues to show navigation information to the initial MOB waypoint. Navigation to subsequent MOB waypoints needs to be done manually. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Screen Capture

    Screen capture Simultaneously press the Pages and Power keys to take a screen capture. By default, screen captures are saved to internal memory. Refer to "Tools" on page 159 for how to view files. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 29: Customizing Your System

    Select the adjust splits option in the dialog Adjust the panel size by: - Touch operation: dragging the adjustment icon - Key operation: using the Cursor keys to move the adjustment icon Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Data Overlay

    Adding new favorite pages 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 Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Edit Favorite Pages

    - Select the tool icon for a favorite icon to display the page editor dialog Add or remove panels in the page editor dialog. Save or discard your changes to leave the favorite edit mode. Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Charts

    The Chart panel Waypoint* Vessel with extension line (extension line is optional) Route* North indicator Grid lines* Range rings* Trail* Chart range scale Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Chart Data

    These options vary depending on the chart you are using. Note: Ú Insight charts are referred to as Lowrance in the menu. Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel is required.

  • Page 34: Panning The Chart

    This also centers the chart to the vessel position. Vessel symbol When the HDS Gen3 has a valid GPS position lock, the vessel symbol indicates vessel position. If no GPS position is available, the vessel symbol includes a question mark.

  • Page 35: Positioning The Vessel On The Chart Panel

    You can also activate the detailed information dialog from the menu. Note: Ú If you are viewing applicable Jeppesen charts on your system, you can select marine objects to display Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    Select New followed by New route in the menu. Continue positioning the remaining routepoints. Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Ú Trails" on page 52. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: Find Objects On Chart Panels

    Select the Return to vessel menu option to stop panning, and to center the chart to vessel position. Controlling the view angle You can control the view angle by selecting the Rotate icon and then panning the chart panel. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Chart Overlay

    United States. When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands to include basic functions for the selected overlay. Radar, Structure, and Weather functions are described in separate sections in this manual. Insight charts Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Insight chart categories Insight charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 40: Navionics Charts

    Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Chart Details

    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. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 42: Easy View

    Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an overlay on the chart. The availability of such photos is limited to certain regions, and cartography versions. You can view photo overlays in either 2D or 3D modes. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 The range is only as accurate as the underlying chart data, meaning that if the chart only contains 5 meter intervals for contour lines, the shading is rounded to the nearest available contour line. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 44: Jeppesen Charts

    Dynamic current data can be viewed by zooming inside a 1-nautical mile zoom range. At that range, the Current icon changes to an Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 45 Jeppesen specific chart options Orientation, Look ahead, 3D, and change Chart source (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. Presentation The charts can be displayed in different imagery styles. Shaded relief No contours Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation. Jeppesen chart categories Jeppesen charts include several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you want to see. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 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. Minimum transparency Transparency at 80 Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 Depth 1 and Depth 2 Depth presets that shade different depths in different colors. Custom You can adjust the depth threshold, color and opacity (transparency) of color shading for Depth 1 and Depth 2. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 49: Chart Settings

    This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. Chart settings Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 50 Links the position shown on one chart with the position shown on the other chart when a 2D and a 3D chart are shown side by side. Pop-up information Selects whether basic information for chart items is displayed when you select the item. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 Turns on/off viewing of longitude and latitude grid lines on the chart. Hide chart If the option is set to ON when viewing a Lowrance chart, the chart (background) is not displayed and only the vessel, extensions, waypoints, and routes are displayed on a white background.

  • Page 52: Waypoints, Routes, And Trails

    Sonar image has a depth value, in addition to position information. 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. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 53: Moving A Waypoint

    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 Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 54: Routes

    Select the route edit option in the menu. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel: - If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing routepoints. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 55: Converting Trails To Routes

    Trail menu option. The Edit Trails dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Trails tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 Note: Ú HDS Gen3 units designed for sale in the U.S. region do not have Autorouting or Easy Routing capabilities. Autorouting or Easy Routing features are disabled on all non-U.S. units when they are used in U.S. territorial waters.
  • Page 57 Entire route option used when first and last route points are • selected. First and last routepoint Result after automatic routing Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. • Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 58: Trails

    The automatic tracking function can be turned off from the Trails dialog. Creating new Trails You can start a new trail from the Trails dialog, activated by using the Trails tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 Note: Ú The Trails option must also be turned ON in the chart settings to be visible. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 60: Navigating

    The Steer panel can be used to display information when you are navigating. It is activated from the Home page, either as a full page panel or as part of a multiple panel page. Data fields Vessel heading Bearing to waypoint Destination point Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 61: Navigate To Cursor Position

    The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you Ú are already navigating. Navigate a route You can start navigating a route from the chart panel, steer panel, or from the Route dialog. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Navigating With The Autopilot

    Selecting the Route tool from the Home page • • Selecting the route details from the menu Navigating with the autopilot When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode. Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 63: Navigation Settings

    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. Refer to "Converting Trails to Routes" on page 55. Navigating | HDS Gen3 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 Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 65: Sonar

    Zoom (range) buttons Water depth and Water temperature at cursor location Range scale Bottom * Optional Sonar image items. Note: Ú You turn the optional Sonar images on/off individually. Refer to "Sonar Settings" on page 75. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Zooming The Sonar Image

    If you position the cursor to the left side of the screen, the history bar starts scrolling towards the left, and the automatic scrolling as new soundings are received is turned off. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Setting Up The Sonar Image

    Allows for the selection of a specific depth range that is not tied to the depth of the water. Custom range This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 68: Auto Sensitivity

    If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you may lose digital depth. Sonar frequency The HDS Gen3 unit supports several transducer frequencies. Available frequencies depend on the transducer model that is connected. You can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting dual Sonar panels from the Home page.

  • Page 69: Stop Sonar

    Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the Sonar 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 or to adjust for specific fishing conditions. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 70: Manual Mode

    Start recording log data You can start recording of Sonar and StructureScan log data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 unit, or save it onto a card inserted into the unit’s card reader. The Log sonar dialog is activated from the Advanced menu option, or from the Sonar Settings dialog.
  • Page 71 If allowed by your selected Insight Genesis account, you can choose between setting the recorded log files as Private or Public at Insight Genesis. Time remaining Shows the remaining allocated space available for recordings. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Stop Recording Log Data

    If more than one channel was recorded in the selected echo file, you can select which channel to display. You exit the replay mode by pressing the X key or by selecting the X symbol in the upper right corner of the replay image. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: Sonar View Options

    The scaling factor for the image on the left side of the panel is adjusted as described for the Zoom option. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Temperature Graph

    You can have all available sonar history shown at the top of the sonar screen. The Preview bar is a snapshot of available sonar history. You can scroll through sonar history by dragging the Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Sonar Settings

    You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish echoes Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Note: Ú Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Sonar settings Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Fishing Mode

    If you have more than one Sonar on your network, you can select which Sonar to be the active source. Network Sonar You can share the Sonar images from this HDS Gen3 unit with other units connected on the Ethernet network. For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the separate HDS Gen3 Installation manual.

  • Page 77: Reset Fishing Mode

    You exit the view function by selecting the X in the upper right corner or by pressing the X key. Installation Used for installation and setup. See the separate HDS Gen3 Installation manual. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Structurescan

    The StructureScan image The view The StructureScan panel can be set up as a DownScan image, or showing left/right side scanning. The DownScan image can also be added as an overlay to the traditional Sonar image. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: Zooming The Structurescan Image

    SideScan image, the left/right distance from the vessel to the cursor are shown at the cursor position. To remove the cursor and the cursor elements from the panel, press the X key or select the Clear cursor option. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 80: Viewing Structurescan History

    Select Clear cursor to return to the normal menu. Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 81: Stop Sonar

    You can set up the StructureScan page as a DownScan image, left only, right only, or left/right side scanning. Stop sonar Use the Stop sonar menu option when you want to turn off the StructureScan transducer, but not turn off the unit. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Advanced Structurescan Settings

    Recording StructureScan data You can Log sonar data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 unit, or onto a microSD card as described in "Start recording sonar data" on page 70. StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 83: 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 SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 84: Spotlightscan Setup

    Select the Spotlight menu option. You can set up multiple panel pages to view SpotlightScan, broadband sonar, and Downscan images at the same time. You cannot view SpotlightScan and SideScan images at the same time. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 85: Spotlightscan Options

    Advanced SpotlightScan settings Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 86: Spotlightscan Operation Tips

    The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Log sonar You can Log sonar data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 unit, or onto a microSD card as described in "Recording Sonar data" on page 70.
  • Page 87 • Reducing the range increases the size of the water column, providing the best view of fish activity beneath the boat. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Structuremap

    Turn on Structure overlay from the chart menu - The chart menu is increased to show Structure options - Structure data starts to appear on the chart screen as soon as Structure overlay is enabled StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Structuremap Sources

    StructureMap files found on the microSD card and in the system’s internal memory are displayed. If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area, the images overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 90: Structuremap Tips

    The recording is stopped by re-selecting the record function. Converting StructureScan data to StructureMap format A StructureScan log file (.sl2) is converted to StructureMap format (.smf ) after recording from the recording dialog, or from the files browser. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 91: Using Structuremap With Mapping Cards

    When using StructureMap with mapping cards, copy the StructureMap (.smf ) files to the unit’s internal memory. We recommend keeping copies of StructureMap files on external mapping cards. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Structure Options

    Sets the transducer frequency used by the unit. 800 kHz offers the best resolution, while 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. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Log Sonar Data

    Log Sonar data Records StructureScan data. Source Selects StructureMap source. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: Info Panels

    You can also set limits for analog gauges. All edit options are available from the Info panel menu. Available editing options depends on which data sources are connected to your system. Info panels | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a colored background. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. Save your changes by selecting the save option in the menu. Info panels | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Video

    Video source HDS Gen3 supports one video input channel. Video standard HDS Gen3 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.

  • Page 97: Simulator

    You can select which data files are used by the simulator. A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by using a card inserted into the card reader. You can also use your own recorded files in the simulator. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: Advanced Simulator Settings

    Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Note: Ú This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Trolling Motor Autopilot

    Xi5 trolling motor software You may have to update the software in the MotorGuide Xi5 trolling motor to use it with the Lowrance SmartSteer interface. If an update is necessary, a Trolling motor update dialog appears on your networked HDS unit(s). The update process is initiated through an HDS unit.

  • Page 100: Autopilot Interface

    The bar includes information about the autopilot mode and navigational information. The bar is present on all pages if the autopilot is in an active mode. In the Autopilot settings dialog, Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Autopilot Control Of The Trolling Motor

    For larger adjustments, select and hold the left or right buttons. Standby mode Cancels autopilot activity and returns the vessel to handheld remote or foot pedal steering control. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 102 Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. Navigation mode In Nav. mode you can use the autopilot to steer the boat to cursor position, to a waypoint position, or along a pre-defined route. The Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 103 Cruise set speed (not your current speed) is displayed in the Autopilot information bar. Speed adjustments You can make speed adjustments on the Heading lock and Navigation control dialogs by selecting the Spd up (+) and Spd Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Autopilot Settings

    Chart compass You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Arrival Mode

    We recommend only using heading lock in open water. Anchor point setup Anchor points can be saved as a new waypoint, replaced with an existing waypoint, or set as your current coordinates. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 106 Anchor points are synced with the Xi5 trolling motor. If any anchor points are stored in the motor, they appear in the anchor points list. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 107: Outboard Motor Autopilot

    For details about installing this equipment, refer to the separate installation manuals that come with the equipment. After installation is complete you must set up the outboard autopilot, for instructions refer to the HDS Gen3 Installation Manual. Safe operation with the autopilot Warning: An autopilot is a useful navigational aid, but DOES NOT replace a human navigator.

  • Page 108: Auto Mode

    Strong wind and current might affect the steering of the vessel in AUTO mode. While the autopilot compensates for any heading change, the wind and current could cause the course of the boat to differ significantly from the heading. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 109 U-Turn changes the current set heading to be 180° in the opposite direction. The turn rate is identical to Rate limit settings. This cannot be changed during the turn. C-turn Steers the vessel in a circle. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 If the system has Sonar input, the autopilot can be set to follow a depth contour. Warning: Do not use this feature unless the seabed is suitable. Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth is varying significantly over a small area. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 111 If the value is too small, it takes a long time to compensate for drifting off the set depth contour, and the autopilot fails to keep the boat on the selected depth. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 112 Use the port and starboard (1 or 10 degrees) arrow buttons in the Autopilot Controller to change the bearing line while in Course mode. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: Nav Mode

    30°, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. Waypoint arrival circle The Arrival radius defines the point at which a turn is initiated when you are navigating a route. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 114 Start navigating a route, or start navigation to a waypoint or to the cursor position from the Chart panel or from the Steer panel. Engage the autopilot in NAV mode when prompted. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 115 From Standby mode you can later restart the active route. Skip Skips the active waypoint and steers towards the next waypoint when you are navigating a route. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Autopilot Settings

    Controls the location of the Autopilot controller on the panel. Select active autopilot Selects if the autopilot controls the trolling motor or the outboard motor(s). Autopilot data sources Provides automatic and manual data source selection for your outboard autopilot. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 117 A high response level increases the rudder activity and provides more tight steering. Too high a response level will cause the boat to make “S” movements. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 118: Wireless Connection

    • Built-in Bluetooth wireless technology. The built-in Bluetooth wireless technology gives you the ability to connect the HDS Gen3 to Bluetooth enabled devices. For more information, refer to "Bluetooth wireless technology" on page 120. Configuration and setup of the built-in wireless functionality is described in the HDS Gen3 Installation Manual.

  • Page 119: Gofree Shop

    Files panel and select the upload to Insight Genesis option. Note: Ú You must be connected to a wireless hotspot to upload recorded log files to Insight Genesis. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 120: Pairing Bluetooth Devices

    HDS Gen3 to Bluetooth enabled devices you must pair them. Pairing Bluetooth devices To pair the HDS Gen3 with a Bluetooth enabled device, do the following: Turn on the Bluetooth enabled device so that it is able to send and receive Bluetooth signals.

  • Page 121: Wireless Settings

    Select Pair to pair the HDS Gen3 to the device. Repeat these steps for each device you want to pair with the HDS Gen3. Pairing with dual Power-Poles If dual Power-Poles are installed on your boat, the one that is paired first automatically becomes Port and the second is set to Starboard in the Power-Pole controls.
  • Page 122 Iperf and DHCP Probe are tools provided for diagnostic purposes by users familiar with network terminology and configuration. Navico is not the original developer of these tools, and does not provide support related to their use. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 123: Bluetooth Devices

    Bluetooth Enables the built-in Bluetooth wireless technology functionality. Bluetooth devices Displays the Bluetooth Device list dialog. Use the Bluetooth Device List dialog to pair or remove pairing to Bluetooth enabled devices. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: Radar

    For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 38. Note: Ú Radar overlay requires data from the heading sensor. The Radar panel Orientation Range Heading line* Cursor Compass* Cursor position window Range rings* Range markers* * Optional radar symbology. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: Dual Radar

    You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects. When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Radar Operational Modes

    Radar operational modes The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the HDS Gen3 unit. The following modes are available: The power to the radar scanner is turned off.

  • Page 127: Using The Cursor On A Radar Panel

    When GAIN or SEA = MANUAL, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (non-directional). 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. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Sea 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 Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 129: Advanced Radar Options

    Radar, transmit on one range only, set the Noise Reject control to High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less clutter on the screen. If OFF is selected for the HDS Gen3, the range performance is about equal to 3G radar. In some areas where extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.

  • Page 130: Radar View Options

    When target trails are displayed on the panel, the radar menu expands to include an option where you can clear target trails from your radar panel temporarily. The target trails start to appear again unless you switch them off as described above. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Radar Orientation

    TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion). The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting. Look ahead Center Custom offset Center Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Ebl/Vrm Markers

    When positioned, you can turn the EBL/VRM on/off by selecting the relevant markers on the data bar, or by deselecting the marker from the menu. Defining an EBL/VRM marker Ensure that the cursor is not active Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 133: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    The values can be set from the menu or by dragging on the radar panel Select the save option in the menu to save your settings. When positioned, you can turn the guard zones on/off by selecting the relevant section on the data bar. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 134: 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 Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 135 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 Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 136: Recording Radar Data

    A logged radar file can also be used by the simulator. Radar settings Radar symbology You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 137 144. An alarm triggers if a vessel is tracking into your safe zone. Installation The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the separate Radar or HDS Gen3 Installation manuals. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 138: Ais

    Moving and safe AIS target with course extension line. Dangerous AIS target, illustrated with bold line. A target is defined as dangerous based on the CPA and TCPA settings. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 144. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 139: Searching For Ais Items

    When you select an AIS icon on the chart or radar panel the symbol changes to Selected target symbol, and the vessel's name is displayed. You can display detailed information for a target by selecting the AIS pop-up, or from the menu when the target is selected. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 140: Ais Information On Radar Panels

    If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other vessels from the HDS Gen3. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.

  • Page 141: Ais Sart

    The alarm is muted and the message closed. The alarm does not reappear Note: Ú If you ignore the alarm, the AIS SART icon remains visible on your chart, and the AIS SART remains in the Vessels list. • Save the waypoint | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 142: Vessel Alarms

    If you select the AIS SART icon on the chart panel, then you can see the AIS MOB details. 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. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 143: Vessel Settings

    The CPA and TCPA define when a vessel is dangerous regardless of the enabled or disabled state. Vessel message Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a message is received from an AIS target. Vessel settings | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 144: Icon Filters

    You can define an invisible guard zone around your vessel. When a target comes within this distance, the symbol changes to the “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm is triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
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  • Page 146: Audio

    Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the HDS Gen3 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system.

  • Page 147: The Media Bar

    Audio menus. Media bar Audio source Track, file, or station information Repeat - shown only when repeat is on Shuffle - shown only when shuffle is on Volume level Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 148: Setting Up The Audio System

    By default the volume for all speaker zones are adjusted when you adjust the master volume. Audio controls Use the menu to control the playback. The menu options vary depending on the active audio device. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 149: Device Explorer

    Turn on or off individual speaker zones in the Master control. • The Mixer options vary depending on the activated audio device. The following is an example of the USB source mixer option for the All Zones: Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 150: Auxiliary Sources

    Sirius radio and external audio devices that support RCA connectivity. Sirius radio playback can be controlled when a Lowrance weather module is connected to SAT IN. Other auxiliary audio sources only have volume control. Detaching Sirius from the AUX source If a Sirius radio is connected to the FUSION radio/server, the AUX source is automatically attached to the Sirius feed.

  • Page 151: Selecting Tuner Region

    Radio favorites When a channel is tuned in, you can add the station to the favorite’s list. All favorite channels can be viewed, selected, and deleted from the Favorites dialog. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 152: Dvd Video

    Open the Home page and select the Video page. Activate the Audio panel and select DVD as the source on the menu. Select the Control menu option. Use the menu options to control the playback. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 153: Siriusxm Weather

    Sirius weather display 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 Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 154 Wind speed is indicated by a combination of small and large barbs at the end of the wind tail. Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction Small barb = 5 knots SiriusXM weather | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 155: Sirius View Options

    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. Sirius view options SiriusXM weather | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 156: Weather Icons

    You can select an icon to display detailed weather information. City forecast Surface observation Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Hurricane (category 1-5) tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) SiriusXM weather | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 157: Marine Zones

    Waves lower than the minimum value are not color coded. Animating Sirius weather graphics The HDS Gen3 records the weather information you have turned on, and this information can be used to animate past or future weather conditions. The amount of information available in the system depends on the amount of weather activity;...

  • Page 158: Weather Alarms

    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 Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 159: Tools

    By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the HDS Gen3, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features.

  • Page 160: Restore Defaults

    ON or OFF. Restore defaults Allows you to select which settings are to be restored to their original factory settings. Warning: If waypoints, routes, and trails are selected, they are permanently deleted. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 161 Provides a dialog showing total fuel used, fuel used per trip, and fuel used per season. In addition, it provides access to configuration engine and tanks, and calibration of tanks (refuel) dialogs. Refer to the Installation Manual. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 162: Vessels

    "Simulator" on page 97. Vessels Status listing List of all AIS, MARPA, and DSC vessels with available information. Message listing List of all messages received from other AIS vessels with time stamp. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 163: Sun, Moon

    You can also export System Settings, Waypoints, Routes, and Trails to a card. Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 167. Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, tracks, etc.). Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 164: Alarms

    3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 165: Acknowledging A Message

    Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 166 Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...

  • Page 167: Maintenance

    Maintenance Preventive maintenance The HDS Gen3 does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. Checking the connectors The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only.

  • Page 168: Software Upgrades

    Once accepted, the log file is written to the chosen location. Software upgrades The latest software for the HDS Gen3 is available for download from our website, lowrance.com. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are included in the upgrade files.

  • Page 169: Export Region

    User Data file version 3 (w/depth) • Should be used when transferring user data from one system to a legacy product (Lowrance LMS, LCX, and so on.) User data file version 2 (no depth) • Can be used when transferring user data from one system to a legacy product (Lowrance LMS, LCX, and so on.)
  • Page 170 Select the serial port field to start the export Purging Waypoints, Routes and Trails Deleted Waypoints, Routes and Trails are stored in the HDS Gen3 memory until the data is purged. This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system.

  • Page 171: Touchscreen Operation

    Scroll through a list of available options without activating any option. Flick to quickly scroll through e.g. the waypoint list. Tap the screen to stop the scrolling. Pan to position a chart or Sonar image on the panel. Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 172 Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual...
  • Page 173 Index Detaching Sirius 150 Device explorer 149 About this unit 161 Device menu 149 Active panel 25 DVD video 152 Adjusting panel size 29 Enable 146 Advanced settings Master volume control 148 SpotlightScan 85 Mixer 149 Advanced system Options 149 settings 161 Radio 150 AIS 138...
  • Page 174 Start automatic Insight 39 navigating 114 Chart categories 39 Trolling motor 99 Exaggeration 40 Turn off automatic Imagery style 39 navigation 99 Jeppesen Turn pattern steering, Tides and currents 44 Outboard motor 109 Look ahead 35 Turn pattern steering, Measuring distance 27 Trolling motor 102 Navionics 40, 41 Waypoint arrival circle 113...
  • Page 175 Radar overlay Depth line 74 source 126 Dialog boxes 25 Selecting chart type 34 Disconnect Settings 49 Wireless hotspot 118 Symbol 35 Display illumination 24 Using the cursor 36 Dual Radar 125 Vessel symbol 34 Dual range, Radar 126 Zooming 34 DVD video 152 Chart Heading up 35...
  • Page 176 Controller & Viewer Man Overboard app 119 Cancel navigation to MOB 28 Creating a MOB 27 Display information 28 Heading Lock mode 101 Manual mode Heading Sensor Sonar 70 Configure for trolling Manual motor 84 About 5 Home page 17 Version 5 Home page background 29 Manuals, viewing 6...
  • Page 177 Touch 171 EBL/VRM Options, SpotlightScan 85 Placing 133 Overlay data EBL/VRM Configuring 30 Fast scan 130 turn on and off 30 Gain 128 Overlay downscan 76 Guard zone 133 Overlay, data information 30 Heading up 131 Interference 129 MARPA Target symbols 134 Pages Targets 134 Selecting a page 25...
  • Page 178 Start recording sonar Animated weather data 70 graphics 157 Reset fishing mode 77 Color codes 157 Restore defaults 160 Marine zones 157 Routes 54 Overlay on chart panel 153 Autorouting 56 Precipitation 156 Creating a new route on the Sea Surface Temperature chart panel 54 (SST) 156 Creating a route from...
  • Page 179 View options 73 Tips 90 View recorded data 72 StructureScan 78 Zoom bar 66 Advanced settings 82 Zooming 66 Auto range 81 SonicHub 146 Contrast 81 Speed control, Trolling Convert data to motor 103 StructureMap format 90 Split pages 18 Flipping the image 82 Split screen Frequencies 81...
  • Page 180 Temperature graph 74 Units of measure, Text size 160 setting 162 Time 160 Tools Tools Vessel alarms 142 Files 163 Vessel settings 143 Find items 163 Video 96 Routs 159 Adjusting the image 96 Settings 159 Setting up the panel 96 Trails 159 Source 96 Waypoints 159...
  • Page 181 XTE alarm Navigating settings 63 XTE limit 63 xtf format 71 Zoom Sonar 73...
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