Lowrance HDS Gen3 Touch User manual

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HDS Gen3
Operator Manual
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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.
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Documentation.
This manual represents the product as at the time of printing.
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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.
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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.
SDTM and microSDTM are trademarks or registered trademarks of
SD-3C, LLC in the United States, other countries or both.
Additional mapping data: Copyright© 2012 NSI, Inc.: Copyright©
2012 by Richardson’s Maptech.
Navico product references
This manual refers to the following Navico products:
•Broadband Radar™ (Broadband Radar)
•DownScan Imaging™ (DownScan)
•DownScan Overlay™ (Overlay)
•GoFree™ (GoFree)
•SmartSteer™ (SmartSteer)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2014 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.
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.
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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 1.0. 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 an inserted microSD card 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 cursor keys.
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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
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 142. For upgrading
your software, refer to "Softwareupgrades" on page 150.
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Contents
15 Introduction
15 Operating the system
16 The front panel and keys
18 The Home page
19 Application pages
21 Integration of 3rd party devices
23 Basic operation
23 Systems Controls dialog
23 Turning the system on and off
24 Display illumination
24 Locking the touchscreen
25 Using menus and dialogs
26 Selecting pages and panels
26 Using the cursor on the panel
28 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
29 Screen capture
30 Customizing your system
30 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
30 Adjusting panel size
31 Data Overlay
32 Adding new favorite pages
32 Edit favorite pages
33 Charts
33 The Chart panel
34 Chart data
34 Showing dual chart types
35 Vessel symbol
35 Chart scale
35 Panning the chart
36 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
36 Displaying information about chart items
37 Using the cursor on the chart panel
37 Creating routes
37 Find objects on chart panels
38 3D charts
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39 Chart overlay
39 Insight specific chart options
40 Insight view options
41 Navionics specific chart options
42 Navionics chart settings
43 Navionics view options
46 Jeppesen tides and currents
47 Chart settings
49 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
49 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs
49 Waypoints
51 Routes
56 Trails
58 Navigating
58 Steer panel
59 Navigate to cursor position
59 Navigate a route
61 Navigating with the autopilot
61 Navigation settings
63 Sonar
63 The Sonar image
64 Zooming the Sonar image
64 Using the cursor on the Sonar panel
64 Viewing Sonar history
65 Setting up the Sonar image
67 Stop sonar
67 Advanced Sonar options
68 Recording Sonar data
70 Sonar view options
73 Sonar settings
76 StructureScan
76 The StructureScan image
77 Zooming the StructureScan image
77 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
78 Viewing StructureScan history
78 Setting up the StructureScan image
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79 Stop sonar
80 Advanced StructureScan settings
81 SpotlightScan
81 The SpotlightScan image
82 SpotlightScan setup
83 SpotlightScan options
85 SpotlightScan operation tips
86 StructureMap
86 The StructureMap image
86 Activating Structure overlay
87 StructureMap sources
88 StructureMap tips
88 Recording StructureScan data
89 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
90 Structure options
91 Info panels
91 Dashboards
91 Customizing the Info panel
93 Video
93 The Video panel
93 Setting up the video panel
94 Simulator
94 Demo mode
95 Simulator source files
95 Advanced simulator settings
97 Autopilot
97 Safe operation with the autopilot
97 Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode
98 Autopilot interface
99 Autopilot control of the trolling motor
104 Autopilot settings
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106 Radar
106 The Radar panel
107 Radar overlay
107 Radar operational modes
107 Radar Range
107 Using the cursor on a radar panel
108 Adjusting the radar image
109 Advanced radar options
110 Radar view options
112 EBL/VRM markers
113 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
114 MARPA targets
116 Recording radar data
116 Radar settings
118 AIS
118 AIS target symbols
119 Searching for AIS items
119 Viewing information about single AIS targets
120 AIS information on radar panels
120 Calling an AIS vessel
121 AIS SART
123 Vessel alarms
124 Vessel settings
126 Audio
126 Enabling audio
127 The Media bar
128 Setting up the audio system
129 Audio controls
129 Device explorer
130 Audio options
130 Audio mixer
130 Auxiliary sources
131 Radio
133 DVD video
134 SiriusXM™ weather
134 Sirius status panel
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135 Sirius weather display
137 Sirius view options
137 Weather icons
138 Marine zones
138 Tropical statements
139 Adjusting color codes
139 Animating Sirius weather graphics
139 Weather alarms
140 Tools
140 Waypoints/routes/trails
140 Tides
140 Alarms
140 Settings
143 Vessels
144 Sun/Moon
144 Trip calculator
144 Files
144 Find
145 Alarms
145 Alarm system
145 Type of messages
145 Single alarms
146 Multiple alarms
146 Acknowledging a message
147 Alarms dialog
149 Maintenance
149 Preventive maintenance
149 Checking the connectors
149 Touchscreen Calibration
149 NMEA 0183 Data logging
150 Software upgrades
150 Backing up your system data
154 Touchscreen operation
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Introduction
Operating the system
You can use both the keys and the touchscreen to operate the HDS
Gen3.
This manual uses the following general terminology to describe
operating the unit.
Term Touch Key
Select Tap the panel Use the cursor keys to select, then
confirm by pressing the Enter key
Press
and
hold
Press and hold on
the screen
Use the cursor keys to select, then
press and hold the Enter key
Drag Drag an item to a
new position
Use the cursor keys to select an item,
confirm by pressing the Enter key.
Use the cursor keys to select a new
position, and then press the Enter
key again to confirm the new
position.
1
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The front panel and keys
Key Description
1 Touchscreen
2 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.
3 Cursor keys
Press arrows to move through menu items, to adjust a
value, and to move the cursor on a panel.
4 Zoom Out / Zoom In keys and MOB key
Zoom keys for panels and images. Simultaneous pressing
both keys saves a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the
current vessel position.
5 Exit (X) key
Press to exit a dialog, to return to previous menu level, and
to remove the cursor from the panel.
6 Enter key
Press to select or save your settings.
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Key Description
7 Menu key
A single press displays the menu for the active panel/
overlay. Press and hold to hide or show the menu. A quick
double-press displays the settings menu.
8 Panel key
Used on multiple-panel pages. A short press switches
between the panels, a long press expands active panel to a
full page panel and back again.
9 Waypoint key
Press to display the dialog for saving new waypoints. Press
twice to quick save a waypoint. Press and hold to access the
Find menu.
10 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.
11 Card reader door
12 microSD Card readers
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The Home page
The Home page is accessed from any operation by a short press on
the Pages key.
Key Description
1 Tools
Select a button to access dialogs used for carrying out a
task, or for browsing stored information.
2 Local time and Water depth
3 Applications
Select a button to display the application as a full page
panel.
Press and hold a button to display pre-configured split
page options for the application.
4 Close button
Select to exit the Home page and return to the previous
active page.
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Key Description
5 Favorites
Select a button to display the panel combination.
Press and hold a favorite button to enter edit mode for the
Favorites panel.
Application pages
Each application connected to the system is presented on panels.
The application can be presented as a full page, or in combination
with other panels in a multiple panel page.
All pages are accessed from the Home page.
Key Description
1 Application panel
2 Menu
Panel specific menu.
3 System Controls dialog
Quick access to basic system settings. Display the dialog by
a short press on the Power key.
4 Dialog
Information to or input from the user.
5 Alarm message
Displayed if dangerous situations or system faults occur.
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Split pages
You can have up to 4 panels on each page.
2panelspage 3panelspage 4panelspage
Panel sizes in a split page can be adjusted from the System
Controls dialog.
Quick split pages
Each full screen application has several pre-configured quick split
pages, featuring the selected application combined with each of
the other panels.
ÚNote: The number of quick split pages cannot be changed,
and the pages cannot be customized or deleted.
Access a quick split page by pressing and holding the application
button on the Home page.
Favorite pages
All preconfigured favorite pages can be modified and deleted, and
you can create your own. You can have a total of 12 favorite pages.
For more information, refer to "Addingnewfavoritepages" on page 32.
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