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  • Page 1 PrePress PrePress NAVICO CUSTOMER: 988-10740-003 Rev.3 Art Proof Art Proof PART NUMBER: Booklet Proof Type: Sides: Pages: Color: Cover: C,M,Y,K / Interior: Black 5.83" x 8.27" Gloss cover 80 lb / Gloss text 80 lb 11.66" x 8.27" Paper Type: Original Size: Finish Fold Size: 0.0625"...
  • Page 2 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 3 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 4 Fishing Hot Spots Inc. Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots. ™ ™ FUSION-Link Marine Entertainment Standard is a registered trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd. C-MAP is a trademark of Jeppesen. Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 5 Copyright © 2016 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 6 About this manual This manual is a reference guide for operating the HDS Gen3. It assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the system is ready to use.
  • Page 7 This manual is written for software version 4.0. The manual is continually updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from lowrance.com. Viewing the manual on the screen The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the manuals and other PDF files on the screen.
  • Page 8 About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings. For more information, refer to "About" on page 167. For upgrading your software, refer to "Software upgrades" on page 175. Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 9 Connect and disconnect 119 XTE alarm Navigating settings 64 XTE limit 64 xtf format 71 Zoom Sonar 74 Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Turning the unit on and details 160 Using the cursor on the chart panel off 23 Wind barbs 159 Creating routes Wireless hotspot Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 11 StructureMap 72, 89 Magnetic variation 166 Viewing StructureScan history Activate 89 Restore defaults 166 Setting up the StructureScan image Image 89 Satellites 166 Stop sonar Live source 90 Text size 166 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 12 Unit of measure 168 Start recording sonar 108 Outboard motor autopilot Simulator 98 data 71 Demo mode 98 108 Safe operation with the autopilot Stop recording log data 72 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 13 Target trails 131 145 Vessel settings Threshold 130 Radar 125 Radio, as an audio Alarm settings 135, 137 148 Audio device 155 Course up 132 148 Enabling audio Range 68 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 14 171 Alarms Look Ahead Noise rejection 70 SpotlightScan 87 171 Alarm system 171 Type of messages 171 Single alarms 171 Multiple alarms Operating the system 15 Magnetic variation 166 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 15 Frequency, SpotlightScan 86 Customizing your system 30 Front panel 15 CZone 20 Fuel 168 FUSION-Link 148 Dangerous vessels 146 Dashboards 95 Go to cursor 26 Data Overlay 31 GoFree Datum 166 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 16 Speed control 104 Embedded cartography 34 Standby mode 102 Find chart objects 38 Start automatic Insight 40 navigating 115 Chart categories 40 Trolling motor 100 Exaggeration 41 Turn off automatic Imagery style 40 navigation 100 Jeppesen Turn pattern steering, Tides and currents 46 Outboard motor 110 Look ahead 36 Turn pattern steering,...
  • Page 17 Nav. mode 104 Autopilot 102 Outboard 108 microSD Card readers Arrival radius 64 Power steer mode 109 Audio 148 Settings 117 Auxiliary 155 Settings, trolling Controls 153 motor 105 Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 18: The Home Page

    Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous active page. Favorites Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 19: Application Pages

    Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by a short press on the Power key. Dialog Information to or input from the user. Alarm message Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur. Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 20 You can have a total of 12 favorite pages. For more information, refer to "Adding new favorite pages" on page 31. Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 21: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    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 22 A separate manual is provided with your CZone system. Refer to this for support and creates the report with information automatically documentation and to the HDS Gen3 Installation manual for how to gathered from the network. You can add screenshots and log files install and configure the CZone system.
  • Page 23 Remove any mapping cards from your unit and install a memory card with sufficient storage before downloading software updates or creating and saving reports to the memory card. Create report Introduction | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 24: Basic Operation

    The system logs as much data as possible within the file size background. limitation, and then it starts overwriting the oldest data. You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 25: Display Illumination

    The menu is used to operate the system and to adjust settings. • Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it • Adjust a slide bar value by either: Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 26: Selecting Pages And Panels

    • Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the history. relevant application icon Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 27: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    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. Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 28: Creating A Man Overboard Waypoint

    When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is created at the vessel’s position Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 29 Exporting files is covered in the section "Maintenance" on page 174. Find Search function for chart items (waypoints, routes, trails, etc.). Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 30: Screen Capture

    For more information about using this panel, refer to "Vessel settings" on page 145. Simulator Provides for manually controlling the simulator. For more information, refer to "Simulator" on page 98. Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Basic operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 31: Customizing Your System

    - Touch operation: dragging the adjustment icon to "Autopilot settings" on page 105. - Key operation: using the Cursor keys to move the adjustment icon Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 32: Data Overlay

    Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to original factory settings. open the page editor dialog Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 33: Edit Favorite Pages

    Language Controls the language used on this unit for panels, menus, and dialogs. Changing the language causes the unit to restart. Customizing your system | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Tools | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 34: Charts

    Route* North indicator Grid lines* Range rings* Trail* Chart range scale Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) SiriusXM weather | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 35: Chart Data

    Animating Sirius weather graphics Showing dual chart types The HDS Gen3 records the weather information you have turned on, If you have different chart types available - embedded, in the card and this information can be used to animate past or future weather slot, or on the Ethernet network - you can show two different chart conditions.

  • Page 36: Panning The Chart

    + or - keys, or two fingers to pinch (zoom out) and spread (zoom in). Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on) are shown in the lower right corner of the chart panel. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 37: Positioning The Vessel On The Chart Panel

    Ú Note: If you are viewing applicable Jeppesen charts on your City forecast system, you can select marine objects to display information Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual SiriusXM weather | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 38: Using The Cursor On The Chart Panel

    Continue positioning the remaining routepoints Save the route by selecting the save option in the menu. Ú Note: For more information, refer to "Waypoints, Routes, and Trails" on page 53. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 39: 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 40 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 Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 41 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 Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 42 Navionics website: www.navionics.com. Navionics chart settings Colored seabed areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 43 Sirius radio and external audio devices that support RCA Contours depth connectivity. Sirius radio playback can be controlled when a Lowrance weather module is connected to SAT IN. Other auxiliary Determines which contours you see on the chart down to the audio sources only have volume control.
  • Page 44 Ú Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement) set by user. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 45 For more information, see www.navionics.com. to access the source’s native menu or file structure, which can be used to select tracks. An example of an USB Device explorer: Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 46 Repeat - shown only when repeat is on the Jeppesen charts you use. Shuffle - shown only when shuffle is on Volume level Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 47 Static Current and Tide icons Dynamic Current icons To connect to a paired device, select the paired device in the device list and then select Connect. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 48 To pair the SonicHub 2 to a Bluetooth enabled device select the Bluetooth devices option. Choose the Bluetooth device you want to pair to from the list of available devices and then select Pair. Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 49 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 Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 50 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...
  • Page 51 Ú Note: This option is grayed out if the data is not available in the map card inserted. Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 52 “dangerous” target symbol. An alarm is triggered if activated in the Alarm settings panel. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Charts | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 53 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 54 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. | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 55 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 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 56 For more information, refer to "Alarms Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to other dialog" on page 172. vessels from the HDS Gen3. The call option is available in the AIS Vessel Details dialog, and in Routes the Vessel status dialog activated from the Tools panel.
  • Page 57 You can create a new route by combining existing waypoints from the Routes dialog. The dialog is activated by using the Routes tool on the Home page. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 58 Easy Routing menu option is not available. Compatible cartography includes Jeppesen CMAP MAX-N+, Navionics+ and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts please visit insightstore.navico.com, c-map.jeppesen.com or navionics.com. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 59 The Installation option is used for radar installation, described in the (safe). Move any routepoints if required when the route is in preview separate Radar or HDS Gen3 Installation manuals. mode. Select Keep to accept the routepoints positions. Eventually repeat step 2 (Selection) and step 3 if you want the system to automatically position routepoints for other parts of the route.
  • Page 60 Trails until the length reaches the maximum points, and follow target movement. then automatically begins overwriting the oldest points. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 61 A recorded radar file can be used for documenting an event or an operational error. A logged radar file can also be used by the simulator. Waypoints, Routes, and Trails | HDS Gen3 Operator Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 62 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 63 The Goto Cursor menu option is not available if you 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 64 When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, panel. you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode. - A: Bearing, relative to the vessel heading - B: Dept Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 65 Refer to "Converting Defining an EBL/VRM marker Trails to Routes" on page 57. Ensure that the cursor is not active Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 66 The radar position can only be changed when the radar is transmitting. Center Look ahead Custom offset Center Default setting. The radar PPI center is centered on the radar panel. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Navigating | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 67 Ú Note: You turn the optional Sonar items on/off individually. Refer to "view options" on page 74. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 68 High and the threshold as low as possible. The default is 30% for less If the cursor is active, the unit zooms in where the cursor is pointed. 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 Zoom bar extreme high interference may exist, try OFF for best radar image.
  • Page 69 Increasing Sensitivity shows more detail on the screen. Decreasing Sensitivity displays less. Too much detail clutters the screen. Conversely, desired echoes may not be displayed if Sensitivity is set too low. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 70 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 Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 71 Wave action, boat wakes, and temperature inversion can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. The surface clarity option reduces The radar’s operational modes are controlled from the HDS Gen3 surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the unit.
  • Page 72 When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions Ú Note: XTF format is for use only with select 3rd party Sonar are available from the Chart panel’s menu. viewing tools. Radar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 73 If you have selected the Upload to Insight Genesis option and are connected to a wireless hotspot, your recorded files are transmitted to Insight Genesis when you select Stop. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 74 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. Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 75 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 Wireless connection | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 76 The Flasher mode shows a flasher-style sonar view in the left panel and a normal sonar view in the right panel. Select Pair to pair the HDS Gen3 to the device. Repeat these steps for each device you want to pair with the HDS Gen3.
  • Page 77 Turn on the Bluetooth enabled device so that it is able to send Sonar settings and receive Bluetooth signals. Open the Wireless settings dialog in the HDS Gen3 and turn on Bluetooth, if it is not already enabled. Select Bluetooth devices. The system searches for Bluetooth enabled devices, and lists them in the Bluetooth Devices dialog.
  • Page 78 For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the Insight Genesis Maps. When you log on, the system automatically separate HDS Gen3 Installation manual. gives you a notification if a new software version is available for your system. If an update is available, you can download it to a card slot Overlay downscan or defer the download until later.
  • Page 79 "Bluetooth wireless technology" on page 121. Installation Initial configuration and setup of the built-in wireless functionality is Used for installation and setup. See the separate HDS Gen3 described in your system's Installation Manual. Installation manual. Connect and disconnect from a wireless...
  • Page 80 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 81 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 Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 82 Use the StructureScan menu to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select Clear cursor to return to the normal menu. Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...
  • Page 83 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 84 "Start recording sonar data" on page 71. 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 StructureScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 85 Use the port and starboard (1 or 10 degrees) arrow buttons in the Autopilot Controller to change the bearing line while in Course Water column mode. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 86 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 F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 87 Do not use it in rocky waters where the depth surface. is varying significantly over a small area. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 88 Log sonar place. The new heading is maintained until a new heading is set or You can Log sonar data and save the file internally in the HDS Gen3 until you select another mode for the autopilot. unit, or onto a microSD card as described in "Recording Sonar data" on page 71.
  • Page 89 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. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Outboard motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 90: The Structuremap Image

    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 91: Structuremap Sources

    If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate memory cards. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 92: Structuremap Tips

    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 StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 93: Using Structuremap With Mapping Cards

    Ú Note: Options shown on the Autopilot setting dialog varies depending on if the trolling motor or outboard motor autopilot is active. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 94: Structure Options

    Cruise set speed (not your current speed) is displayed in the Clears existing live history data from the screen and begins showing Autopilot information bar. only the most current data. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 95 Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg distance. Lazy S-turn Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. StructureMap | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

  • Page 96: Info Panels

    Standby mode Cancels autopilot activity and returns the vessel to handheld remote or foot pedal steering control. Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Info panels | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...
  • Page 97 The bar is present on all pages if the autopilot is in an active mode. In the Autopilot settings dialog, Info panels | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Trolling motor autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A...

  • Page 98: Video

    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 Setting up the video panel is necessary, a Trolling motor update dialog appears on your networked HDS unit(s).

  • Page 99: Simulator

    Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual F-278 REV A 988-10740-003.Rev 3...

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