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Lowrance StructureScan HD Operation Manual

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  • Page 1 StructureScan HD Sonar Imaging Operation Manual...
  • Page 2 No part of this manual may be copied, reproduced, republished, transmitted or distrib- uted for any purpose, without prior written consent of Navico. StructureScan™ is a trademark and Lowrance ® and Navico ® are registered trademarks of Navico, Inc. Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies, regulations and special offers at any time.
  • Page 3 Disclaimer As Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest distributor if you require any further assistance.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents StructureScan ................3 Sidescan ......................3 Downscan ....................4 Displaying Sidescan and Downscan ..........6 Screen Configurations ..............6 Overlay Downscan ..................7 Overlay Transparency .................8 StructureScan Menu............... 9 Contrast .......................9 Range ......................9 View ......................10 Structure Options ................. 11 Structure Surface Clarity ................11 Structure Noise Rejection .................

  • Page 5: Structurescan

    Softkeys Instructions in this manual are based on HDS unit menus, not softkeys. If you have an HDS-8 or HDS-10, you can get the same results using the softkeys. To use softkeys: 1. Touch the desired softkey to change settings, view a softkey menu or adjustment scrollbar.

  • Page 6: Downscan

    You can use Sidescan to: • Save waypoints at objects/locations off to side of the boat • Review history • Measure the size of underwater objects and the distance from one object/location to another object/location using live Sidescan returns or Sidescan history •...

  • Page 8: Displaying Sidescan And Downscan

    Displaying Sidescan and Downscan Sidescan and Downscan can be shown on the display individually or together in different split screen configurations. To display Sidescan: 1. Press the PagES key. 2. Use the keypad to rotate the carousel menu until Structure is selected.

  • Page 9: Overlay Downscan

    To display a split, tri or quad screen: 1. Press the PagES key. 2. Press the keypad left/right to rotate the carousel menu until Structure is selected. 3. Press the keypad up/down to select the desired combination of panels and press EntEr. Structure + Structure Splitscreen Structure + Structure + Sonar + Chart Quadscreen (HDS -8/10 only).

  • Page 10: Overlay Transparency

    Downscan overlay set to 85% Downscan overlay set to 0%. Overlay Transparency Controls the transparency of Downscan overlay on the sonar page, allowing you to select an overlay level best suited for current water conditions. To make adjustments to Overlay: 1.

  • Page 11: Structurescan Menu

    StructureScan Menu Provides access to StructureScan features, settings and the Structure Options menu. To access the StructureScan menu, press MEnu from the StructureScan page. Contrast Structure menu Controls the level of contrast used on the display. To make adjustments, highlight Contrast on the StructureScan menu and press the keypad left/right to decrease/increase the contrast level.

  • Page 12: View

    View Controls the view your unit will use when displaying StructureScan data. In a multi-panel display, you can select different views for each StructureScan panel. To select a View: View menu 1. Select View from the StructureScan menu and press EntEr. 2.

  • Page 13: Structure Options

    Structure Options To make adjustments to StructureScan display settings, highlight Structure Options on the StructureScan menu and press EntEr. Structure Options menu Structure Surface Clarity Adjusts sensitivity near the surface of the water to reduce or eliminate onscreen clutter caused by wave action, boat wakes, temperature inversion, etc. Structure Surface Clarity turned off.
  • Page 14 Cabled end of transducer That will ensure that what is on the left or right side of your boat underwater, will be shown on the corresponding side of the screen on your display unit. To turn on/off Flip Left/Right, highlight Flip Left/Right on the Structure Options menu and press EntEr.

  • Page 15: Stop Sonar

    Stop Sonar Stops Sidescan and Downscan sonar from the scrolling, allowing you to get a closer look at onscreen objects or locations. To pause/restart the chart, highlight Stop Sonar on the Structure menu and press EntEr. Log sonar Records sonar logs, allowing you to review StructureScan and broadband sonar data later via an MMC or SD card.

  • Page 16: Viewing Structure History

    To adjust Save to or Bytes per Sounding: 1. Highlight Save to or Bytes per Sounding from the Sounder Logging menu and press EntEr. 2. Use the keypad to select the desired option and press EntEr. To turn on/off Log All Channels: 1.

  • Page 17: Save Waypoints

    Blue history tracking bars To view history: 1. From a StructureScan page, press the keypad down (Sidescan) or to the left (Downscan). The blue history tracking bar will appear helping you keep tabs on where you are in the history log. 2.

  • Page 18: Structuremap

    StructureMap StructureMap is a tool that allows you to overlay SideScan sonar returns on top of the chart, giving you a birds-eye view of underwater structure below and beside your boat. StructureMap makes it easier for you to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position and aids the user in interpreting sidescan sonar images.

  • Page 19: Turning On Structure Overlay

    Turning on Structure overlay Selecting Structure Source StructureMap can be used in Live mode or Saved mode. Live mode allows you to view real-time StructureMap data on the screen. Saved mode is used to display StructureMap data previously saved to a SD card or the unit’s internal memory.

  • Page 20: Saved Mode

    the history length that will show up behind the vessel icon. Typically it will display the last 4-5 minutes of recording. Live mode allows the user to quick- ly identify interesting areas of the lake and how they relate to vessel position. It also allows the user to scroll back and zoom in on a recently scanned areas of the lake to look at additional details of what was scanned.

  • Page 21: Recording Structure Data

    Accessing StructureMap files on SD card All StructureMap files on your SD card or in the unit’s internal memory will automatically appear on the screen when Saved mode is selected. Recording Structure data To record structure data, steer your boat over an area and select Log Sonar data from the Structure Options menu.

  • Page 22: Scanning Fishing Areas

    Sharing files After structure sonar log (.sl2) files are converted to StructureMap (.smf ) files, they can be saved to a SD card and used on other GPS capable HDS Gen 2 units without the need for the StructureScan module. Scanning Fishing areas With the Structure Source set to the default Live mode, steer the boat over the desired location to scan the area.
  • Page 23 using StructureMaps with mapping cards StructureMap allows you to maintain full chart capability and can be used with embedded cartography as well as Navionics, Insight and other third- party charting cards compatible with HDS units. To view StructureMap data with other mapping card data on an HDS-8 or HDS-10, place the mapping card in one card slot and the SD card with the StructureMap file in the other slot.

  • Page 24: Structure Options

    Accessing Structure Options Structure options: R ange — • Adjusts the width of the sidescan history trail. The greater the range setting, the wider the StructureMap history trail; Lower range settings reduce the width of the history trail. • T ransparency — Increases/decreases the visibility of Structure overlay on top of the map.

  • Page 27: Accessory Ordering Information

    1) Your local marine dealer or consumer electronics store. To locate a Lowrance dealer, visit the web site, www.lowrance.com, and look for the Dealer Locator. To locate an Eagle dealer, visit the web site, www.eaglesonar.com, and look for the Dealer Locator. Or, consult your telephone directory for listings.
  • Page 28 © Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Navico Holding AS...

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