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  • Page 1 CARBON ® Operator Manual English Software version: 23.3 www.lowrance.com Scan here to save a copy...
  • Page 3 (Translation). In the event of any conflict between any Translation of the Documentation, the English language version of the Documentation will be the official version of the Documentation. Trademarks Active Imaging™ is a trademark of Navico Group. Preface | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 4 HDS® is a trademark of Navico Group. iPhone® is a trademark of Apple, Inc. Link™ is a trademark of Navico Group. Lowrance® is a trademark of Navico Group. Mercury® is a trademark of Brunswick Corporation. microSD® is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 5 Hereby, Navico Group declares that the radio equipment complies with UKCA under The Radio Equipment Regulations 2017. The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's section at the following website: • www.lowrance.com Preface | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 6 Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’ISDE Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes: (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et. (2) l’utilisateur de l’appareil doit accepter Preface | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 7 Manual version This manual is written for software version 23.3. The manual is continually updated to match new software releases. The latest available manual version can be downloaded from the following website: • www.lowrance.com Preface | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 8 The manuals can be read from a storage device connected to the unit or copied to the unit’s internal memory. The following shows an example of a manual file name. Manual file names can vary depending on the unit. Preface | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Zooming the chart Panning the chart Chart orientation Look ahead Displaying information about chart items Using the cursor on the panel Measuring distance Find objects on chart panels 3D charts Chart overlay C-MAP charts Navionics® charts Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 10 Advanced options More options Sonar settings 88 SideScan About SideScan The SideScan panel Zooming the image Using the cursor on the panel Viewing history Recording SideScan data Setting up the image Advanced options More options Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 11 105 Ghost 360 105 Activating/deactivating Ghost 360 106 Setting up the image 111 LiveSight 111 Requirements 111 About 111 Start-up wizard 111 LiveSight panels 112 Zooming the image 112 Using the cursor on the panel Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 12 126 Using StructureMap with mapping cards 126 Structure options 128 Instruments 128 About Instrument panels 128 Creating a dashboard 130 Selecting a dashboard 131 Outboard autopilot 131 Safe operation with the autopilot 131 Selecting active autopilot Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 13 160 The Radar panel 161 Dual radar 161 Radar overlay 161 Radar operational modes 162 Adjusting the radar range 163 Sector blanking 163 Using the cursor on a radar panel 164 Adjusting the radar image Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 14 197 Local weather 198 Weather overlay 198 Weather options 202 Weather alarms 203 Alarms 203 Alarm system 203 Type of messages 203 Alarm indication 204 Acknowledging a message 204 Alarm settings 204 Alarm dialogs Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 15 220 Cleaning the display unit 220 Touchscreen calibration 221 NMEA Data logging 221 Software updates 223 Service report 224 Backing up your system data 228 Simulator 228 About 228 Retail mode 228 Simulator source files Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 16 235 BEP® CZone® integration 235 CZone® digital switching control bar 237 ITC lighting 239 NMEA 2000® RGBW lighting 249 Tools and settings 249 The toolbar 250 Settings 254 Supported data 254 NMEA 2000® compliant PGN List Contents | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 17: Basic Operation

    It is recommended that you always fit the protective suncover when the unit is not in use. Warning: Keeping the suncover on the unit while the boat is moving could result in the cover becoming detached by the wind. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 18: Control Keys

    Press to turn the unit ON. • Press and hold to turn the unit OFF. • When ON press once to display the System Controls dialog, repeat short presses to cycle the backlight brightness. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 19 You are prompted to register your device during startup. You can also register it by following the instructions when selecting the Connect and Register option in the system settings dialog or system controls dialog. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 20: Turning The System On And Off

    Lowrance mobile app You can download the Lowrance: Fishing & Navigation app from the Apple® App Store® and Google Play® stores. Ú Note: The mobile app is an optional offering and will not affect the normal operation of your display unit. Refer to the app store description to check the app's compatibility with your mobile device.

  • Page 21: The Front Panel And Keys

    The front panel and keys Touchscreen Pages key Press once to activate the Home page. Repeat short presses to cycle the favorite buttons. Press and hold from an active page to go to the last used page. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 22 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 Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 23: The Home Page

    Select a button to display the panel combination. Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the Favorites panel. Toolbar Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a task, or for browsing stored information. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 24: Application Pages

    A predefined split page shows more than one application page on a panel. You can adjust the split on a predefined split page. Refer to "Adjusting the split on multiple panel pages" on page 31. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 25: Multiple Panel Pages

    To return to previous menu level: • Select the back menu option • Press the exit key To hide a panel menu: • Swipe the menu to the right • On menu level one press the exit key Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 26: System Controls Dialog

    You can temporarily lock the touchscreen to prevent accidental operation of the system. You lock the touchscreen from the System Controls dialog. You remove the lock function by pressing and holding the power key. Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 27: Single Sign-On

    MFD. When prompted, enter your email address. Note: If you do not have an account, you will be redirected to the sign-up page. Add your information to create an account. Verify code: Basic operation | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 28: Screen Capture

    MFD, and your user ID is displayed on the My Lowrance account page. To log out, go to Settings > Services > My Lowrance account, and select Log out. You can also access Synchronize my data from the System controls dialog.

  • Page 29: Customizing Your System

    The information can be any data available on the network. You turn overlay data on or off from the system controls dialog. Edit overlay data Use the edit overlay button on the system controls dialog to edit the overlay data. Customizing your system | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 30: Customizing Favorite Pages

    Select the edit button in the favorite panel and then: • Select the X icon on a favorite button to remove the page • Select the tool icon on a favorite button to display the page editor dialog Customizing your system | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 31: Adjusting The Split On Multiple Panel Pages

    Use menu options to save or discard your changes. Enabling or disabling features A compatible device connected to the unit should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced settings dialog. Customizing your system | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 32: Charts

    Charts on chart cards are shared over the Ethernet network, so only one chart card per vessel is required. Ú Note: The system does not automatically switch to preloaded cartography if the chart card is removed. A low-resolution chart Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 33: Selecting Chart Source

    Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction by: • Dragging the screen • Move the cursor to the edge of the chart panel using the arrow keys Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 34: Chart Orientation

    The chart direction is depending on if navigating or not: • When navigating: the desired course line (B) is oriented up • When not navigating: the direction the vessel is actually traveling (COG) is oriented Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 35: Look Ahead

    Go to cursor You can navigate to a selected position on the image by positioning the cursor on the panel, and then using the go to cursor menu option. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 36: Measuring Distance

    The measuring points can then be repositioned by dragging either icon. Terminate the measuring function by selecting the finish measuring option. Find objects on chart panels You can search for other vessels or various chart items from a chart panel. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 37: 3D Charts

    Panning the 3D chart You can move the chart in any direction by selecting the Pan icon and then panning in the desired direction. To return the chart to vessel position use the return to vessel option. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 38: Chart Overlay

    The Heat map overlay feature shows a history of water temperature coloring on the chart. A water temperature source is needed to provide the temperature data for the overlay. The color range is adjusted automatically based on the minimum and maximum temperatures recorded. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 39 Deletes all heat map data gathered up to the moment it is selected. Heat map data is automatically deleted when the unit is turned off. Genesis live overlay Ú Note: Only available when viewing Lowrance or C-MAP chart source. Ú Note: A microSD™ memory card with available space must be inserted into the unit before data can be recorded.
  • Page 40 A heading sensor must be present in the system for radar overlay. When the radar overlay is selected, basic radar operational functions are available from the Chart panel’s menu. For information about the radar menu options, refer to "Radar" on page 160. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 41: Map Charts

    (greater than 1 knot and less than or equal to 2 knots) or green (equal to or less than 1 knot), depending on the current in that location. If there is no current (0 knots) this will be shown as a white, square icon. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 42 No Photo overlay 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. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 43 The categories listed in the dialog are dependent on the charts used. Shaded relief Shades seabed terrain. No contours Removes contour lines from the chart. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 44 Select a row in the Custom shading dialog or the add point option to open the Edit dialog. In the Edit dialog, select a field (Depth, color or opacity field) to specify the depth threshold, color or opacity (transparency) of color shading for the depth. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 45: Navionics® Charts

    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®. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 46 With minimum transparency settings the chart details are almost hidden by the photo. Minimum transparency Maximum transparency Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Fishing range Select a range of depths between which Navionics® fills with a white color. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 47 Community edits Toggles on the chart layer including Navionics® edits. These are user information or edits uploaded to Navionics® Community by users, and made available in Navionics® charts. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 48 Select to display previously recorded data on the chart overlay. Ú Note: SonarChart live does not record while SCL history files are being viewed. SC Density Controls the density of the SonarChart and SonarChart Live contours. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 49 Rock filter level Hides rock identification on the chart beneath a given depth. This helps you to declutter charts in areas where there are many rocks located at depths well below your vessel's draught. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 50: Chart Settings

    There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active. Chart settings The options in the chart settings dialog depends on which chart source is selected in the system. 3D boat selection Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 51 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 Determines whether basic information for panel items is displayed when you select the item. Charts | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 52 Refer to "Editing or deleting trails" on page Hide chart Ú Note: This option is only available when Lowrance charts are displayed. If the option is set to ON, the chart (background) is not displayed in the chart panel.

  • Page 53: Waypoints, Routes, And Trails

    Controls dialog or the Services settings dialog. Using the synchronize feature You can use a browser to sign-in at https://appchart.lowrance.com or you can sign-in to your LOWRANCE® app account from your mobile device or tablet to manage (create new, change, move, and delete):...

  • Page 54: Waypoints

    • To synchronize, the unit must be connected to the internet. Synchronizing To synchronize the MFD data and your LOWRANCE® app account data (includes your data at https://appchart.lowrance.com), open the Synchronize my data feature from the System Controls dialog or the Services settings dialog.
  • Page 55 Instead of selecting a symbol, select the menu button in the bottom-right corner to return to the previous New Waypoint dialog. This selection becomes the persistent mode, the next time you create a new waypoint the New Waypoint dialog is displayed. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 56 To create a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint: • Simultaneously press the Zoom In (+) and Zoom out (-) keys When you activate the MOB function, the following actions are automatically performed: Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 57: Routes

    A route consists of a series of routepoints entered in the order that you want to navigate them. When you select a route on the chart panel it turns green, and the route name is displayed. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 58 Trail menu option. The Edit Trail dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Waypoints tool on the Home page, then the trail tab and then selecting the trail in the Trail dialog. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 59 Discover, C-MAP Reveal, Navionics+, and Navionics Platinum. For a full selection of available charts, visit www.c-map.com or www.navionics.com. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 60 • 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. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 61 You can delete a route by selecting the delete menu option when the route is activated on the panel. You can also delete a route by selecting it in the routes dialog and then deleting it in the edit route dialog. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 62: Trails

    • selecting the trail on the chart and then the trail in the menu • selecting the trail in the trails dialog Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 63 The Trails option must also be turned ON in the panel settings dialog to be visible. Color trails based on data A trail can be colored based on what source data and the high/low limits you set: Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 64 Selecting a point in a trail displays the cursor position window. If recorded source data exists for the point selected, the value is shown in the window in addition to the other cursor information. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 65 The system records data according to your settings in the edit Trail dialog. Source data points are recorded when there is a change in the course or heading. Waypoints, routes, and trails | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 66: Navigating

    For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and trails" on page 53. Steer panel The Steer panel can be used to display information when you are navigating. Data fields Vessel heading Bearing to waypoint Destination point Navigating | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 67: Navigate To Cursor Position

    Ú Note: The go to cursor menu option is not available if you are already navigating. Navigating a route You can start navigating a route from: • the chart panel • the steer panel Navigating | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 68 You can start navigating from the edit route dialog. Activate the dialog by: • Selecting the waypoint tool from the home page and then selecting the routes tab • Selecting the route details option from the menu Navigating | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 69: Navigating With The Autopilot

    Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, depending on the autopilot being used refer to "Trolling motor autopilot" on page 144 or "Outboard autopilot" on page 131 Navigation settings Navigating | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 70 XTE limit Defines how far the vessel can deviate from the selected route. If the vessel goes beyond this limit, an alarm is activated. Navigating | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 71 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 Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 72: Sonar

    * Optional items that you can turn on/off individually. Refer to "More options" on page 79. Multiple sources You can specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously using a multi-panel page configuration. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 73: Zooming The Image

    Cursor Information window Continue selecting new measuring points if required Use menu options to re-position the start point and the end point as long as the measuring function is active. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 74: Viewing History

    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. Specify recording settings in the recording dialog. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 75: Upload Sonar Logs To C-Map Genesis

    C-MAP Genesis. You can sign in and transfer files at a later time when the unit is connected to the internet. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 76: Setting Up The Image

    In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding. Select the range option and then the auto option in the menu. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 77 Source Ú Note: Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available. Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 78: Advanced Options

    This allows the display to continue smooth scrolling if the bottom depth is out of transducer range. When the unit is in Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 79: More Options

    If you increase the zooming factor the range is reduced. You see this as reduced distance between the zoom bars. Move the zoom bars up/down on the image to view different depths of the water column. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 80 When toggled on, a colored line and temperature digits are shown on the image. Depth line When toggled on, a line is shown on the bottom surface. The depth line makes it easier to distinguish the bottom from fish and structures. Amplitude scope Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 81 You can also select if you want to be notified by a beep when a fish ID appears on the panel. Traditional fish arches Fish symbols Fish symbols and depth indication Ú Note: Not all fish symbols are actual fish. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 82: Sonar Settings

    Ú Note: Single source is automatically selected if there are older legacy echosounders on the network. You cannot change this setting if older legacy echosounders are on the network. Multi- Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 83 As a result, water depth readings do not account for the distance from the transducer to the lowest point of the boat in the water or from the transducer to the water surface. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 84 The unit can share depth and temperature data from an Ethernet networked sonar source over the NMEA 2000® network. Use this option to select from which Ethernet network source the data is shared. LiveSight installation settings Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 85 For depth below transducer, set the offset to 0. Water temperature calibration Temperature calibration is used to adjust the water temperature value from the transducer. It may be required to correct for localized influences to the measured temperature. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 86 Ú Note: The ActiveTarget platform only allows for a maximum of two ActiveTarget transducers on a network and they must be in Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 87 If the mounting angle of the transducer is off, the image can be misrepresented. Restart config wizard Use this option to manually start the setup configuration wizard. Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 88: Sidescan

    Zooming the image A change in the range causes a zoom in or out of the image. The range represents the distance out to the left and right of the center. To change the range: SideScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 89: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Use the SideScan menu to set up the image. When the cursor is active, some options in the menu are replaced with cursor mode features. Select the clear cursor option to return to the normal menu. SideScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 90 CHIRP: 455 kHz and 1075 kHz (requires an Active Imaging™ HD transducer connected to your display unit through an S3100 sonar module). Ú Note: If your SideScan transducer supports just one frequency, the Frequency option won't show in the SideScan panel. SideScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 91: Advanced Options

    S3100 sonar module, you can use the SideScan FishReveal menu option to see fish arches on your SideScan imaging. When FishReveal is enabled, the menu expands to include FishReveal options. SideScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 92: Sonar Settings

    Range lines can be added to the image to make it easier to estimate distance. Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 82. SideScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 93: Downscan

    DownScan image. Under water brush pile Bottom Depth scale Depth range (zoom) buttons Zooming the image In the DownScan image, zooming changes the depth range displayed on the screen. DownScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 94: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi- panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. DownScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 95 If your DownScan transducer supports just one frequency, the Frequency option won't show in the DownScan panel. Contrast Determines the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen. Ú Note: We recommend you use the auto contrast option. DownScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 96: Advanced Options

    Adjusting the colorline can help separate fish and important structures on or near the bottom from the actual bottom. Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. This option reduces surface clutter DownScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 97: Sonar Settings

    Always When selected, the preview bar is always displayed on the panel. Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 82. DownScan | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 98: 3D Sonar

    You can also see other underwater objects and clusters of fish. The 3D view shows both the left and right channels of data. Depth, temperature, and frequency Transducer beam Range 3D panel buttons Depth indication line 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 99: Zooming The Image

    The history bar can be turned off. Refer to "Clear live history" on page 103. Saving waypoints To save a waypoint, position the cursor on the panel and then select the new waypoint menu option. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 100: 3D Mode Options

    When objects are identified in the water column, they are shown as clusters of dots. The point color corresponds to the target intensity, and the point colors are automatically adjusted to complement the chosen palette. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 101: Viewing Image History

    Select a preset range level manually from the menu. Auto range In auto range, the system automatically displays the whole range from the water surface to the bottom. Auto is the preferred setting for fish finding. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 102: Advanced Options

    The Auto option automatically adjusts the settings to the optimal levels. Auto sensitivity can be adjusted (+/-) to your preference while still maintaining the auto sensitivity functionality. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 103: More Options

    (B). The high limit sets the deepest depth of the range to be highlighted (C). The highlight color depends on the color of the selected palette. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 104: Sonar Settings

    Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 82. 3D Sonar | HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 105: Ghost 360

    To activate/deactivate the Ghost 360 feature on your display, go to Settings > System > Advanced... > Features and activate/ deactivate the Ghost 360 feature. When active, the Ghost 360 icon displays on the Home page of your display unit. Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 106: Setting Up The Image

    Select the clear cursor option to return to the default menu. Range The range setting determines the distance out to the left and right of the center. Preset range levels Select a preset range level manually from the menu. Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 107 Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. This option reduces surface clutter of FishReveal data by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 108 Use the Scan option to start the transducer scanning process. To stop the scanning, select the Stop scan option. Note: The Stop scan option stops the 360 scanning and pauses the image while the transducer continues pinging. Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 109 Select to make the top half of the image predominant on the display, for a better view of what is in front of you. Turn speed Use this option to set the rotation speed of the transducer. Select one of the following turn speeds: Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 110 • Low - for best clarity • Medium - for the best balance of clarity and speed • High - for fastest turn rate Ghost 360| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 111: Livesight

    See "Restart config wizard" on page 86. The mode (forward or down) must be defined in the wizard to display the LiveSight icon on the home page. LiveSight panels LiveSight forward view LiveSight down view LiveSight| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 112: Zooming The Image

    Recording LiveSight video You can record LiveSight video to a memory card. All LiveSight recordings are done in a standard .mp4 format, making them ideal for playback on a computer or sharing via the internet. LiveSight| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 113: Customizing The Image Settings

    Select the mode button and then the mode you want to use. When the Down or Forward mode is selected the menu expands with options for that mode. All modes have More options which provides additional image settings. LiveSight| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 114: More Options

    Available only if multiple sources with the same capability are available. Used to specify the source for the image in the active panel. You can display different sources simultaneously, using a multi- panel page configuration. Menu options for each panel are independent. LiveSight| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 115: Sonar Settings

    Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the unit's Installation Manual. Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 82. LiveSight| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 116: Activetarget

    Refer to your system's installation manual for information about how to set up the system for sonar data sharing. ActiveTarget forward panel Distance range scale (distance away from the transducer) ActiveTarget icon, indicating beam direction Structure (a bridge) on bottom Fish ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 117: Activetarget Down Panel

    Distance range scale (distance away from the transducer) ActiveTarget icon, indicating beam direction School of fish Underwater brush with schooling fish in and around it School of fish Single larger fish Down range scale (distance below the transducer) ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 118: Activetarget Scout Panel

    Unselect this option to resume pinging. Ú Note: The transducer should not be pinging when the transducer is not submerged in water. If the transducer is mounted on the trolling motor and the trolling motor is stowed ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 119: Using The Cursor On The Panel

    Stop recording video When recording a video, the menu changes to show the stop record option. Modes and image settings The unit comes with different predefined customization modes, used to control the image settings. ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 120 Ú Note: This option is only available when in Forward mode. Range The range setting determines the range that is visible on the image. Ú Note: This option is only available when in Scout mode. ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 121: More Options

    StableView When selected the transducer will offset the motion of the boat and transducer to help provide a more stable image on the panel. ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 122: Sonar Settings

    Using transducers at the same frequency can cause interference. For source setup information, refer to the unit's Installation Manual. Sonar settings Use the sonar settings dialog to make settings to your sonar system. Refer to "Sonar settings" on page 82. ActiveTarget| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 123: Activetarget 2

    Scout and the other to Forward. Note: To use the ActiveTarget app in a split screen, the two ActiveTarget 2 transducers must not be paired. ActiveTarget 2| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 124: Structuremap

    Two sources can be used to overlay Structure logs on the charts, but only one can be viewed at a time: • Live data - Used when SideScan data is available • Saved files - recorded SideScan data that are converted to StructureMap (*.smf) format StructureMap| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 125: 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. StructureMap| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 126: Using Structuremap With Mapping Cards

    Shows/hides the water column in Live mode. If turned OFF schools of bait fish might not be seen on the SideScan image. If turned ON the accuracy of the SideScan image on the map might be affected by the water depth. StructureMap| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 127 Log sonar data Displays the log sonar dialog. Refer to "Recording log data" on page 74. Source Determines the StructureMap source displayed on the chart overlay. Refer to "StructureMap sources" on page 124. StructureMap| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 128: Instruments

    Creating a dashboard Use the new menu option to create your own dashboard. Starting from blank Select to create your own dashboard from scratch. Use menu options to name the dashboard and manage gauges on the dashboard. Instruments| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 129 Ú Note: You cannot change the layout of pre-defined dashboards or dashboards you have created using built-in templates. Adding gauges Select a gauge in the menu and then position it on the dashboard. Instruments| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 130: Selecting A Dashboard

    Select the gauge in the dashboard and then the info menu option to choose the data to be shown on the gauge. Selecting a dashboard You switch between the dashboards by: • swiping left or right on the panel • selecting the dashboard from the menu Instruments| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 131: Outboard Autopilot

    MFD control, only one of them can be active at a time. Buttons for both autopilots are shown in the control bar. Activate an autopilot by selecting the relevant button in the control bar, then select the switch button in the autopilot controller. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 132: Outboard Motors Autopilot (Nac-1) Controller

    Control bar Autopilot controller, disengaged Autopilot controller, engaged Mode indication Mode buttons Turns button Mode dependent buttons Standby button Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 133: Autopilot Indication

    Autopilot modes The autopilot has several steering modes. The number of modes and features within the mode depend on the autopilot computer, the boat type and available inputs. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 134 Use the starboard or port arrow buttons to turn the motor/rudder. The motor/rudder turns as long as a button is pressed and remains at the set angle when you stop pressing the button. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 135 Ú Note: This is different from selecting standby which does not stop current navigation. Turning in NAV mode When the vessel reaches a waypoint, the autopilot will display a dialog with the new course information. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 136 All turn patterns, except the U-turn, have settings that you can adjust before you start a turn, or at any time when the boat is in a turn. To start a turn • Select the port or starboard button Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 137 Change/turn. If this value is set to zero, the boat will turn in a circle. Negative values indicate decreasing radius while positive values indicate increasing radius Zigzag Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. Turn variables: • Course change • Leg distance Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 138 It is recommended to turn on the AP Depth Data Missing alarm when using DCT. When this alarm is activated an alarm will be raised if the depth data is lost during DCT. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 139 With this parameter you can make the boat yaw around the reference depth with s movements. The larger the CCA the bigger yawing will be allowed. If the CCA is set to zero there is no S-ing. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 140: Autopilot Settings

    If a NAC-2 or NAC-3 autopilot computer is connected to the system, autopilot functionality is available in the system. The system does not allow for more than one autopilot computer on the network. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 141 • Auto trim: Controls how aggressively the autopilot will apply rudder to compensate for a constant heading offset, e.g. when external forces such as wind or current affects the heading. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 142 Course change confirm angle: Defines the limits for course change to next waypoint in a route. If the course change is more than this set limit, you are prompted to verify that the upcoming course change is acceptable. Outboard autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 143: Steadysteer

    When disabled: • Manual steering overrides the active mode. • Independent of modes, the autopilot goes into Standby mode. For more information and how to enable/disable the feature, refer to the documentation for your autopilot computer. SteadySteer| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 144: Trolling Motor Autopilot

    Always switch the autopilot to standby and reduce speed in due time to avoid hazardous situations Autopilot alarms For safety reasons it is recommended to turn on all autopilot alarms when operating the autopilot. For more information, refer to "Alarms" on page 203. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 145: The Autopilot Controller For Trolling Motor

    When the autopilot controller is the active panel, it is outlined with a border. Ú Note: The autopilot controller can also be activated from the system controls dialog. Engaging and disengaging the autopilot To engage the autopilot: • Select the preferred mode button Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 146: Autopilot Indication

    When in anchor mode, the vessel heading can be affected by wind or current. The following anchor options are available: Cursor Navigates to cursor position, and then maintains the vessel at that position. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 147 When arriving at the destination, the autopilot switches to the selected arrival mode. It is important to select an arrival mode that Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 148 The last waypoint on the turn is the final waypoint. When the vessel reaches the final waypoint, the vessel goes into arrival mode. Refer to "Arrival mode" on page 151. Starting a turn • Select the port or starboard button Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 149 • Course change per leg • Leg distance • Number of legs Square Steers the vessel in a square pattern, doing 90° course changes. Turn variable: • Leg distance • Number of legs Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 150: Trolling Motor Speed Control

    For more information, refer to "Waypoints, routes, and trails" on page 53. Autopilot settings The options in the Autopilot settings dialog can vary. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 151 Locks and maintains the last vessel heading. Anchor Anchors the vessel at the destination point. Stow direction Sets the direction of the lower unit when stowing the Ghost trolling motor. By default, the stow direction is set to Auto. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 152 Configure the Ghost trolling motor foot pedal keys You can configure three of the actions keys (A, B and C) on the Ghost series trolling motor foot pedal. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 153 Select an action from the drop-down list for each of the keys you want to configure. Trolling motor autopilot| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 154: Audio

    The control buttons, tools and options vary from one audio source to another. Control bar Audio controller, small and large displays Source and source information Control buttons ON/OFF button The OFF button is located in the source list on small displays. Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 155 Press and hold to tune in fast forward Select to a channel. play next track. Select to go to next/ previous favorite channel Select to start Select to pause playback Select to display the volume slider. Select to mute. Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 156 It is on the main Audio controller panel on larger units, and on the Audio controller's source panel on smaller units. Select to display options for setting up zones and master control Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 157: Setting Up The Audio System

    If only one device is present, it is the selected audio server by default. Setting up the speakers Ú Note: The number of mixer options depends on active audio server. Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 158: Selecting Audio Source

    Radio channels To tune in to an AM/FM radio channel: • press and hold the left or right audio control button To save a channel as a favorite: • select the favorite menu option Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 159: Viewing Dvd Video

    If your audio server supports DVD playback, you can control the DVD player from the audio controller when the audio source is set to DVD. Video standard Select the video format for the Audio server to match the display connected to the Audio server. Audio| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 160: Radar

    Radar information window Heading line* Compass* Range rings* EBL/VRM data box* * Optional radar symbology. Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the radar menu, or individually as described in the radar settings dialog. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 161: Dual Radar

    The modes available are dependent on your radar's capability. Power off The power to the radar scanner is turned off. The power off option is only available when the radar is in standby mode. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 162: Adjusting The Radar Range

    These are Fast Scan, Antenna Height, Sector Blanking and Bearing alignment. The number of targets that can be tracked for each virtual radar source depends on your radar source. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 163: Sector Blanking

    Radar overlay on a chart Using the cursor on a radar panel By default, the cursor is not shown on a radar panel. When you position the cursor on the radar panel, the cursor position window is activated. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 164: Adjusting The Radar Image

    The radar image can be adjusted as described in the next sections. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 165 Not all controls are adjustable in each mode. The following table shows preset controls and adjust-ability for each control. Custom Harbor Offshore Weather Noise Adj. Medium High Medium rejection Threshold Adj. Target Adj. Medium Expansion Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 166 When Sea clutter is set to Manual, the Directional Clutter Rejection mode will be OFF (non-directional). Sea state settings of Calm, Moderate or Rough are available in the menu to better optimize the radar image to your liking. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 167 The value should not be increased too much as this may filter out real targets. If the precipitation is located over the ship's position, the adjustment of rain clutter will affect the presentation of near echoes. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 168: Advanced Radar Options

    A high setting reduces the interference from other radars. In order not to miss weak targets, the interference rejection should be set to low when no interference exists. Target separation Controls the target discrimination of the radar (separation between objects is more prominent). Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 169: Setting A Guard Zone Around Your Vessel

    - A: Bearing, relative to the vessel heading - B: Depth - C: Range, relative to vessel center - D: Width Select the save option to save your settings. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 170: More Options

    The target's relative speed is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold. • The target is not geo-stationary (e.g. land or a marker buoy). The following options are available: • Off - turns off Doppler coloring Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 171 VelocityTrack feature as an aid for collision avoidance. Examples of how VelocityTrack behaves in 2 navigation scenarios is illustrated below. The illustrations show a target (A) crossing own vessel's (B) path. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 172 VelocityTrack speed threshold. Blue (C4/C5 and D5), indicating the target is diverging away • from own vessel and its relative speed at that point is greater than the VelocityTrack speed threshold. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 173 When the ship turns the bearing scale remains fixed, while the heading line rotates with the ship's yawing and course change. The course up orientation is reset by re-selecting the course up mode. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 174 Radar motion is indicated on the upper left corner of the radar panel as either TM (True motion) or RM (Relative motion). Relative motion In relative motion your vessel remains in a fixed location on the Radar PPI, and all other objects move relative to your position. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 175 You can set the length of the trails. The length represents the time it takes for the trails to fade out. You can also turn OFF target trails. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 176 Select the adjustment option from the menu if you need to reposition the marker. Adjust the marker by dragging it into position. Save your settings. Placing EBL/VRM markers by using the cursor Position the cursor on the radar image Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 177: Marpa Targets

    Acquiring MARPA target. Typically it takes up to 10 full rotations of the scanner. MARPA target, not moving. Tracking MARPA target, not moving or at anchor. Tracked targets have a ring around them. They also show the target ID number. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 178 A target is defined as dangerous when it enters the guard zone defined on the radar panel. The red color is shown when the radar palette is black/yellow. Shows the tracked target ring and the target ID number. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 179 When targets are being tracked, the radar menu expands to include options for cancelling individual targets or to stop the tracking function. Cancel tracking individual targets by selecting the target icon and then selecting the cancel target menu option. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 180 You can also set up a guard zone around your vessel and when a target comes with in this zone, an alarm can be triggered. For more information, refer to Marpa settings under "Radar settings" on page 181. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 181: Radar Settings

    • Compass • Heading line • Active route Radar panel symbology can be collectively turned on/off from the Symbology option in the More sub-menu if they are selected to show in the radar settings dialog. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 182 If the amount of targets exceeds the set number, only the most interesting targets will be shown. For radars that support tracking targets, the following target filter settings will also apply to tracked targets. Filter options are: Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 183 The PPI will be centered on the icon representing the position of the antenna. Enter the antenna distance, in meters, from the common reference point. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 184 Enter the antenna height, in meters, above the waterline. The antenna span is the total length of the antenna. Choose 4, 6, 9, or 12 ft antenna length. Radar| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 185: Ais

    If the cursor is active, the system searches for vessels around the cursor position. Without an active cursor, the system searches for vessels around your vessel's position. Displaying target information The vessels dialog The vessels dialog displays a list of all targets. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 186 The vessels dialog also lists received AIS messages. AIS vessel details Detailed information about an AIS target is available from the AIS vessels details dialog. To display the dialog: • select the AIS pop-up • select the info option in the menu AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 187: Calling An Ais Vessel

    When receiving a distress message you will see an alarm box informing you that a message has been received. This can be read under the messages tab on the vessels dialog. Select the vessels button in the toolbar to display the vessels dialog. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 188: Ais Sart

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

  • Page 189: Vessel Alarms

    Ú Note: For the system to display dangerous target alert messages when dangerous targets are detected, the Dangerous vessel option must be enabled. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 190: Dangerous Targets

    AIS target symbols and icons Symbol Description AIS target, stationary or moving if no extension lines enabled AIS dangerous target (yellow). The yellow color is shown when the radar palette is black/red or black/ green. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 191 AIS data is available. AIS moving target with trail. AIS moving target with predicted turn extension (based on rate-of-turn AIS data.) AIS moving target with predicted turn extension (based on rate-of-turn AIS data) and turn trail. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 192 AIS AtoN (Aids To Navigation) dangerous target. The red color is shown when the radar palette is black/ yellow. AIS SART 'active' icons are red. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 193: Vessel Settings

    By default, all targets are shown on the panel if an AIS device is connected to the system. You can select not to show any targets, or to filter the icons based on security settings, distance, and vessel speed using this option. Use this option to specify: AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 194 - Hide lost targets - hide lost targets that are lost for the specified amount of time. History length Trails can be used to visualize the previous positions of a target. The history length defines the time presentation of the trail. AIS| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 195: Siriusxm® Weather

    SiriusXM® weather service covers a variety of North American inland waters and coastal areas. For more information refer to www.SiriusXM.com/sxmmarine. Sirius status panel When the weather module is connected to the system, you get access to the Sirius status panel. SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 196: Sirius Weather Panel

    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. Precipitation color shading Surface observations Storm icon SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 197: Showing Weather Details

    You can also display weather information from the menu when the weather icon is selected and the 'Info - Weather item' menu option is selected. Local weather The local weather dialog shows current weather and weather forecast for your current location. SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 198: Weather Overlay

    You can define how the color codes are used to identify the wave height. Refer to "Adjusting color codes" on page 201. Forecast wind barbs Forecast wind barbs can be shown or hidden on the weather panel. SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 199 Select an icon to display detailed weather information. 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 Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 200 Tropical statements You can read tropical statements including information about tropical weather conditions. These statements are available for the entire Atlantic and the Eastern Pacific. SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 201 • with colored wave height overlay, you can animate the future (the predictions). When activated, the time for the current graphic animation is displayed in the panel. Transparency Adjusts the transparency of the overlay. SiriusXM® weather| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 202: 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 Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 203: Alarms

    If more than one alarm is active at the same time, the alarm pop-up can display 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the last activated alarm at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the alarms dialog. Alarms| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 204: Acknowledging A Message

    This dialog also give access to the settings dialog from where you enable or disable all system alarms. Alarm dialogs The alarm dialogs are activated from the Alarm settings dialog or by selecting the Alarm button on the toolbar. Alarms| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 205: Internet Connection

    The smartphones and tablets can then be used to remote view and control the unit. For more information, refer to "Remote control of the MFD" on page 209. Wireless settings Provides configuration and setup options for the wireless functionality. Internet connection| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 206 Select an item in the Paired Devices list to open the Bluetooth® device details dialog. Use it to: • display device details • connect, disconnect or remove (forget) the device from the device list Internet connection| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 207 Tools are available within the software to assist in fault-finding and setting up the wireless network. DHCP Probe The wireless module contains a DHCP server that allocates IP addresses for all the MFDs, and devices in a network. If integrating Internet connection| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 208 The application must be installed on and run from a tablet device. The unit must be running Iperf server before initiating the test from the tablet. On exiting the page, Iperf automatically stops running. Internet connection| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 209: Remote Control Of The Mfd

    The internal Wi-Fi® module acts as an access point when a phone or tablet is connected for remote control of the unit via the Lowrance: Fishing & Navigation app on the phone or tablet. The internal Wi-Fi® module acts as a client when connected to a Wi-Fi®...

  • Page 210: Lowrance Mobile App

    Lowrance mobile app You can download the Lowrance: Fishing & Navigation app from the Apple® App Store® and Google Play® stores. Ú Note: The mobile app is an optional offering and will not affect the normal operation of your display unit. Refer to the app store description to check the app's compatibility with your mobile device.

  • Page 211: Connecting To An Mfd Acting As An Access Point

    The MFD network name (SSID) will be displayed as an available network in the phone/tablet. Managing Wi-Fi® connected remotes You can change the access level and remove the Wi-Fi® connected remote controllers. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 212: Lr-1 Remote Controller

    Batteries must be inserted in the remote, and the units must be closer than 30 m (98 ft) to configure the remote. Select a key configuration from the drop-down list for each of the keys you want to configure. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 213 Press the dedicated key on the LR-1 to remotely control the MFD. A green LED on the remote flashes for each key press to indicate that the remote is connected and working. Remote control of the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 214: Using Your Phone With The Mfd

    Use the phone icon in the toolbar to connect your phone to the MFD. When the icon is selected the following happens: • Bluetooth® is turned ON in the MFD • the Bluetooth® dialog opens, listing all Bluetooth® enabled devices within range Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 215: Reconnect A Bluetooth® Enabled Phone

    Select the connect option. When the phone and unit are connected, a phone icon is shown on the home page. Disconnect the phone from the unit Open the Wireless settings dialog Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 216: Phone Notifications

    To respond to a text message or to a phone call: • select the message or call you want to respond to Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 217: Phone Troubleshooting

    MFD If this happens, try the following: • reboot the MFD and restart the phone • check that the phone is not connected to any other Bluetooth® devices Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 218: Managing Bluetooth® Devices

    Check that the text app is not open and active on the iPhone®. Managing Bluetooth® devices Bluetooth® enabled devices within range are shown in the Bluetooth® devices dialog. Refer to "Bluetooth® options" on page 206. Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 219 Using your phone with the MFD| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 220: Maintenance

    Do not touch the screen unless prompted to do so. In some cases it may be required to re-calibrate the touch screen. To re-calibrate your touchscreen, do the following: Turn the unit off. Press and hold the waypoint key, and turn the unit on. Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 221: Nmea Data Logging

    Installed software and software updates The about dialog shows the software version currently installed on this unit (A). If the unit is connected to the internet, the dialog also shows available software updates (B). Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 222 Do not turn off the unit or a remote device until the update is completed, or until you are prompted to restart the unit. You will be notified if new software updates are available. You can also manually start the update(s) from the Updates dialog. Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 223: Service Report

    The report includes the software version, serial number, and information from the settings file. If you call technical support before creating the report, you can enter an incident number to assist with tracking. You can attach screenshots and log files to the report. Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 224: Backing Up Your System Data

    The waypoints option in the storage dialog allows for managing user data. Export format The following formats are available for export: User Data File version 6 • Used to export waypoints, routes and colored tracks/trails. User Data File version 5 • Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 225 Do not use chart cards to export/import data. Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. Select the export region option. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region. Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 226 Ú Note: When user data is deleted and/or purged from the memory, it cannot be recovered. Exporting the settings database Use the settings database option in the storage dialog to export your user settings. Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 227 Import system settings Warning: Importing system settings overwrites all existing system settings. Connect a storage device to the unit Browse the memory and select the desired backup file to start the import Maintenance| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 228: Simulator

    You can select which data files that are used by the simulator. It can be either pre-recorded data files included in your device, your own recorded log files, or log files on a mass storage device connected to the unit. Simulator| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 229: Advanced Simulator Settings

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

  • Page 230: Integration Of 3 Rd Party Devices

    For more information, refer to the VesselView manual or engine supplier. Suzuki® engine integration If a Suzuki® C-10 gauge or a Suzuki® engine interface sensor is available on the NMEA 2000® network, the engines can be monitored from the unit. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 231: Yamaha® Engine Integration

    You can customize which data is displayed on the instrument panel. Refer to "Instruments" on page 128. • A BRP® settings dialog is added - use this dialog to change engine settings. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 232: Power-Pole® Anchors

    Single press the AUTO buttons to raise and lower the Power-Pole® anchors automatically all the way up and down. The manual up and down buttons raise and lower the poles as high or low as you want. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 233 Starboard in the Power-Pole® controls. To swap them around, unpair the connected Power-Pole® anchors. And then, toggle off and on Bluetooth® in the Wireless settings dialog to reset the Bluetooth® memory. Once Bluetooth® has been Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 234: Power-Pole® Charge Module

    Current flow Grey No current flow Emergency power transfer If your engine battery is low and you want to transfer power from the aux battery to the engine battery, select this option. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 235: Bep® Czone® Integration

    CZone® system. Setting CZone® to display at startup With this option selected, the CZone® control page is shown first, every time the HDS Carbon is powered up. CZone® dashboard When the CZone® is installed and configured, an additional CZone®...
  • Page 236 Control bar buttons The button indicates the status of the switch. Off (black) The switch is OFF. On (blue) The switch is ON. Error (red) There is a switch or communication error. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 237: Itc Lighting

    Advanced settings dialog. You can also use the Advanced settings dialog to deactivate ITC lighting in the control bar. The ITC lighting control bar Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 238 • Color fade • Music sync No connection If a connection problem occurs between the MFD and the ITC light controller, a not connected message is shown in the control bar. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 239: Nmea 2000® Rgbw Lighting

    2000® standard or check if the controller is visible in the device list. To manually enable/disable the lighting controller, go to Settings > Advanced settings > Features, and enable/disable RGBW Lighting. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 240 All lights button - opens a list of zones followed by the single lighting devices. When selected, the icon is grayed out. Scenes button - opens a list of scenes. When selected, the icon is grayed out. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 241 Tap the label for the lighting zone or the individual light to open the options menu. Note: To turn a light on individually, it must first be removed from the zone. Note: Controllers may support different levels of functionality. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 242 You can start/stop an effect program from the Effects menu. To start an effect, open one of the effects and select Start. To stop an effect without turning the zone lighting off, open the running effect and select Stop. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 243 Select Add. Use the color and hue sliders to choose the color and select the check mark to add it. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to add more colors to your sequence. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 244 Select this option and use the slider to adjust the rate at which the color changes. The Manage Lights dialog Use the Manage Lights dialog to create a new lighting zone, to delete zones, and access zone and individual lighting information. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 245 To delete a zone, select the zone in the Manage Lights dialog. In the Zone Details dialog, select Delete This Zone. Note: To turn a light on individually, it must first be removed from the zone. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 246 Close. Select Save. The icons display the color selected for the zone/light. If the lights have a color sequence selected, the icons display vertical bars in the selected color sequence. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 247 Color rate - select the rate at which the color changes. • Effects can also be edited from the Effects menu. Note: The options may vary depending on the Program selected. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 248 To edit an existing scene, from the lighting control panel, navigate to the scene and select the ellipsis icon to open the Manage scene dialog. Make the desired lighting changes and select Save. Integration of 3 party devices| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 249: Tools And Settings

    See details in "AIS" on page 185. Info Includes tide information for available tide stations, voyage and engine information on trip dialogs, and a dialog that provides sun and moon information for the selected date and position. Tools and settings| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 250: Settings

    The unit must be connected to the internet to use this feature. Refer to "Internet connection" on page 205. Settings System settings Language Controls the language used on this unit. Boat settings Used to specify the physical attributes of the boat. Tools and settings| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 251 Ú Note: Record the PIN code and store it in a safe place. When you establish password protection, the PIN code must be entered when any of the following are selected. After the correct Tools and settings| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 252 Use the feature option to enable or disable features that are not automatically enabled or disabled by the system. Ú Note: Some features can be enabled/disabled or unlocked from the Feature option in the settings dialog. Refer to "Feature option" on page 253. Tools and settings| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 253 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 and settings| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...

  • Page 254: Supported Data

    127488 Engine Parameters, Rapid Update 127489 Engine Parameters, Dynamic 127493 Transmission Parameters, Dynamic 127503 AC input status 127505 Fluid Level 127506 DC Detailed Status 127508 Battery Status 127509 Inverter Status 128259 Speed, Water referenced 128267 Water Depth Supported data| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 255 130314 Actual Pressure 130569 Entertainment - Current File and Status 130570 Entertainment - Library Data File 130571 Entertainment - Library Data Group 130572 Entertainment - Library Data Search 130573 Entertainment - Supported Source Data Supported data| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 256 127250 Vessel Heading 127258 Magnetic Variation 128259 Speed, Water Referenced 128267 Water Depth 128275 Distance Log 129025 Position, Rapid Update 129026 COG & SOG, Rapid Update 129029 GNSS Position Data 129283 Cross Track Error Supported data| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
  • Page 257 129285 Navigation - Route/WP Information 129539 GNSS DOPs 129540 GNSS Sats in View 130074 Route and WP Service - WP List - N&P 130306 Wind Data 130310 Environmental Parameters 130311 Environmental Parameters 130312 Temperature 130577 Direction Data Supported data| HDS Carbon Operator Manual...
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