Lowrance HDS Gen3 Touch User manual

ENGLISH
HDS Gen3
Operator Manual
lowrance.com

Preface
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.
It is the owner’s sole responsibility to install and use the equipment
in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or
property damage. The user of this product is solely responsible for
observing safe boating practices.
NAVICO HOLDING AS AND ITS SUBSIDIARIES, BRANCHES AND
AFFILIATES DISCLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OF THIS PRODUCT
IN A WAY THAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS, DAMAGE OR THAT MAY
VIOLATE THE LAW.
Governing Language: This statement, any instruction manuals, user
guides and other information relating to the product
(Documentation) may be translated to, or has been translated from,
another language (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.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
Navico Holding AS and its subsidiaries, branches and affiliates
reserve the right to make changes to specifications without notice.
Trademarks
Lowrance®and Navico®are registered trademarks of Navico.
Fishing Hot Spots®is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc.
Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
Navionics®is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA 2000®is a registered trademark of the National Marine
Electronics Association.
SiriusXM®is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
FUSION-Link™Marine Entertainment Standard™is a registered
trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd.
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The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface,
and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
SD™and microSD™are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Wi-Fi®is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance®.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©
2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Bluetooth®is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
Power-Pole®is a registered trademark of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
C-Monster™is a trademark of JL Marine Systems, Inc.
Navico product references
This manual can refer to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)
•Broadband 3G™ Radar (Broadband 3G Radar)
•Broadband 4G™ Radar (Broadband 4G Radar)
•Broadband Sounder™ (Broadband Sounder)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•SmartSteer™ (SmartSteer)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2015 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: lowrance.com.
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Regulatory statements
This equipment is intended for use in international waters as well as
coastal sea areas administered by countries of the E.U. and E.E.A.
The HDS Gen3 complies with:
•CE under R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the
Radiocommunications (Electromagnetic Compatibility)
standard 2008
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the HDS Gen3
section on the following website: lowrance.com.
About this manual
The manual assumes that the user has basic knowledge of
navigation, nautical terminology and practices.
Important text that requires special attention from the reader is
emphasized as follows:
ÚNote: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or
some important information.
Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn
personnel that they should proceed carefully to
prevent risk of injury and/or damage to equipment/
personnel.
Manual version
This manual is written for the HDS Gen3 software version 2.0. The
manual is continuously updated to match new software releases.
The latest available manual version can be downloaded from
lowrance.com.
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Viewing the manual on the screen
The pdf viewer included in the HDS Gen3 makes it possible to read
the manuals and other pdf files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from lowrance.com.
The manuals can be read from a card inserted in the card reader or
copied to the unit’s internal memory.
Use the menu options or the keys and on-screen buttons to
maneuver in the pdf file as described below:
•Search, Goto page, Page Up and Down
Select the relevant panel button.
•Scroll pages
Touch operation: Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
Key operation: Use the Cursor keys.
•Panning on the page
Touch operation: Drag finger on the screen in any direction.
Key operation: Use the arrow keys.
•Zoom In/Out
Select the relevant panel button.
Touch operation: Use pinch or spread gestures.
Key operation: Use the +and -keys.
•Exit the pdf viewer
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Touch operation: Select the Xin the upper right corner of the
panel.
Key operation: Press the Xkey.
The Software version
The software version currently on this unit can be found in the
About dialog. The About dialog is available in the System Settings.
For more information, refer to "About" on page 161. For upgrading
your software, refer to "Softwareupgrades" on page 168.
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Contents
15 Introduction
15 Operating the system
15 The front panel and keys
17 The Home page
18 Application pages
19 Integration of 3rd party devices
23 Basic operation
23 System Controls dialog
23 Turning the system on and off
24 Display illumination
24 Locking the touchscreen
24 Using menus and dialogs
25 Selecting pages and panels
26 Using the cursor on the panel
27 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
28 Screen capture
29 Customizing your system
29 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
29 Adjusting panel size
30 Data Overlay
30 Adding new favorite pages
31 Edit favorite pages
32 Charts
32 The Chart panel
33 Chart data
33 Showing dual chart types
34 Panning the chart
34 Vessel symbol
34 Chart scale
35 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
35 Displaying information about chart items
36 Using the cursor on the chart panel
36 Creating routes
37 Find objects on chart panels
37 3D charts
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38 Chart overlay
38 Insight charts
40 Navionics charts
44 Jeppesen charts
49 Chart settings
52 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
52 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs
52 Waypoints
54 Routes
58 Trails
60 Navigating
60 Steer panel
61 Navigate to cursor position
61 Navigate a route
62 Navigating with the autopilot
63 Navigation settings
65 Sonar
65 The Sonar image
66 Zooming the Sonar image
66 Using the cursor on the Sonar panel
66 Viewing Sonar history
67 Setting up the Sonar image
69 Stop sonar
69 Advanced Sonar options
70 Start recording log data
72 Stop recording log data
72 Viewing the recorded sounder data
73 Sonar view options
75 Sonar settings
78 StructureScan
78 The StructureScan image
79 Zooming the StructureScan image
79 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
80 Viewing StructureScan history
80 Setting up the StructureScan image
81 Stop sonar
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