Lowrance HDS Carbon User manual

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HDS Carbon
Quick Start Guide
Overview
No. Key Function
1 Touchscreen
2 Pages key Activates the home page
3 Cursor keys Pans the cursor, moves through menu items and adjusts values
4Zoom out/
Zoom in keys
Zooms the screen; press keys simultaneously to save a Man
Overboard (MOB) waypoint
5 Exit (X) key Exits dialogs, returns user to the previous menu level and removes
the cursor from the screen
6 Menu key Activates the panel menu; press twice to access the Settings
menu; press and hold to hide the panel menu
7 Waypoint key Opens the new waypoint dialog; press twice to save a waypoint;
press and hold to access the Find menu
8 Enter key Confirms selections and saves settings
9 Panel key Switches the active panel on a multiple-panel display; press and
hold to expand the active panel to a full-page panel
10 Power key Opens the System Controls dialog, adjusts the backlight level and
powers the unit on/off
11 Card reader door
12 microSD card readers
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Power key
• Press and hold: Powers the unit on/off
• Single press: Opens the System Controls dialog
• Repeated presses: Changes brightness level
System controls dialog
Function Description
Settings Opens the settings menu
Standby Turns off the screen and switches unit into a low-power mode
Power off Turns off unit
Brightness Opens backlight adjustment slider
Night mode Dims the backlight and displays a palette designed for low-light
conditions
Touch lock Disables the touchscreen
Adjust splits Allows user to adjust panel size when multiple panels are displayed
Data overlay Turns on/off data overlay display
Edit overlay Allows editing of the size, position and content of overlay data

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Home page
No. Description
1 Tools panel. Select an icon to access menu options.
2 Favorites panel. You can display, create, edit and delete Favorite pages.
Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will cycle through saved favorite pages.
3 Applications. Select an icon to view a page full screen. Press and hold an icon to
view quick split page options.
4 Scroll up/down to view all menu items.
5 Select Exit to return to the previous active page.
6 Local time.
7 Water depth.
Device conguration
When you start up the unit for the first time, or after
restoring defaults, the configuration dialog appears.
Select Configure this device to use the configuration
wizard to configure the unit and other networked devices.
Select Close to manually configure settings.
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Selecting pages
Accessing quick splitscreen pages (quick splits)
Customizing favorite pages
Several panel configurations are available:
Press and hold the page icon
Tap the page icon

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Menus
Hiding the page menu
¼Note: You can also press and hold the Menu key for three seconds to hide a page
menu. The menu is restored by pressing the Menu key.
Settings menu
Data overlay
To hide a page menu, drag it to the right Restoring a page menu

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Saving a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint
Using the cursor
Tap the screen or press the Cursor keys to activate the cursor. Drag your finger in any
direction to pan the screen. Select Clear Cursor or press the Exit key to remove the
cursor from the page.
Multi-touch zooming

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Cursor assist mode
Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to cursor assist mode. The
selection tool will appear above your finger. Drag the selection tool over the desired
item.
Creating a waypoint
The waypoint will be positioned at the cursor when the cursor is active. When the cursor
is not active, the waypoint will be positioned at your current location.
¼Note: Press the dedicated waypoint key twice to quickly save a waypoint.
Sonar
Adjusting sonar settings
Sensitivity and Colorline are adjusted by dragging the slide bar vertically. The slide bar is
accessed by tapping Sensitivity or Colorline on the Sonar menu.

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Fishing modes
Consists of preset packages of sonar settings designed for specific fishing conditions.
¼Note: Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in less than 60 feet of water.
Viewing sonar history
Sonar history can be viewed by dragging your finger horizontally across the screen, or
across the history preview bar, at the top of the screen.
Selecting a sonar frequency
¼Note: StructureScan® frequencies (800 kHz and 455 kHz) are selected from the
Structure page frequency menu.

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HDS Carbon
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.
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.
Navionics®is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc.
NMEA®and NMEA 2000®are registered trademarks of the National
Marine Electronics Association.
SiriusXM®is a registered trademark of Sirius XM Radio Inc.
Fishing Hot Spots®is a registered trademark of Fishing Hot Spots Inc.
Copyright© 2012 Fishing Hot Spots.
FUSION-Link™Marine Entertainment Standard™is a registered
trademark of FUSION Electronics Ltd.
C-MAP®is a registered trademark of C-MAP.
FLIR® is a registered trademark of FLIR.
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Mercury®is a registered trademark of Mercury.
SmartCraft VesselView®is a registered trademark of Mercury.
Suzuki®is a registered trademark of Suzuki.
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)
•INSIGHT GENESIS® (Insight Genesis)
•SmartSteer™ (SmartSteer)
•SonicHub® (SonicHub)
•StructureMap™ (StructureMap)
•StructureScan® (StructureScan)
•StructureScan® HD (StructureScan HD)
Copyright
Copyright © 2016 Navico Holding AS.
Warranty
The warranty card is supplied as a separate document.
In case of any queries, refer to the brand website of your display or
system: www.lowrance.com.
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Compliance statements
This equipment complies with:
•CE under 2014/53/EU Directive
•The requirements of level 2 devices of the Radio communications
(Electromagnetic Compatibility) standard 2008
•Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
The relevant Declaration of conformity is available in the product's
section at the following website: www.lowrance.com.
Internet usage
Some features in this product use an internet connection to
perform data downloads and uploads. Internet usage via a
connected mobile/cell phone internet connection or a pay-per-MB
type internet connection may require large data usage. Your service
provider may charge you based on the amount of data you transfer.
If you are unsure, contact your service provider to confirm rates and
restrictions.
About this manual
This manual is a reference guide for operating the HDS Carbon. It
assumes that all equipment is installed and configured, and that the
system is ready to use.
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.
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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 software version 1.0. The manual is
continually updated to match new software releases. The latest
available manual version can be downloaded from
www.lowrance.com.
Viewing the manual on the screen
The PDF viewer included in the unit makes it possible to read the
manuals and other PDF files on the screen. Manuals can be
downloaded from www.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
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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
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 172. For upgrading
your software, refer to "Softwareupgrades" on page 180.
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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
25 Basic operation
25 System Controls dialog
25 Turning the system on and off
26 Display illumination
26 Locking the touchscreen
26 Using menus and dialogs
27 Selecting pages and panels
28 Using the cursor on the panel
29 Creating a Man Overboard waypoint
30 Screen capture
31 Customizing your system
31 Customizing the Home page wallpaper
31 Adjusting panel size
32 Data Overlay
32 Adding new favorite pages
33 Edit favorite pages
34 Charts
34 The Chart panel
35 Chart data
35 Showing dual chart types
36 Panning the chart
36 Vessel symbol
36 Chart scale
37 Positioning the vessel on the chart panel
37 Displaying information about chart items
38 Using the cursor on the chart panel
38 Creating routes
39 Find objects on chart panels
39 3D charts
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40 Chart overlay
40 Insight and C-MAP charts
45 Navionics charts
51 Chart settings
54 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails
54 Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs
54 Waypoints
57 Routes
61 Trails
63 Navigating
63 Steer panel
64 Navigate to cursor position
64 Navigate a route
65 Navigating with the autopilot
66 Navigation settings
68 Sonar
68 The Sonar image
69 Multiple Sonar
69 Zooming the image
69 Using the cursor on the image
69 Viewing history
70 Setting up the image
72 Stop sonar
72 Advanced options
73 Start recording log data
74 Stop recording log data
75 Viewing the recorded sounder data
76 Sonar view options
78 Sonar settings
82 StructureScan
82 The StructureScan image
83 Zooming the StructureScan image
83 Using the cursor on the StructureScan panel
84 Viewing StructureScan history
85 Setting up the StructureScan image
86 Stop sonar
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86 Advanced StructureScan settings
88 SpotlightScan
88 The SpotlightScan image
89 SpotlightScan setup
90 SpotlightScan options
91 SpotlightScan operation tips
93 StructureMap
93 The StructureMap image
93 Activating Structure overlay
94 StructureMap sources
95 StructureMap tips
95 Recording StructureScan data
96 Using StructureMap with mapping cards
97 Structure options
99 Info panels
99 Dashboards
99 Customizing the Info panel
101 Video
101 The Video panel
101 Setting up the video panel
102 Simulator
102 Demo mode
102 Simulator source files
103 Advanced simulator settings
104 Trolling motor autopilot
104 Safe operation with the autopilot
104 Switching from automatic navigation to standby mode
105 Autopilot interface
106 Autopilot control of the trolling motor
109 Autopilot settings
112 Outboard motor autopilot
112 Safe operation with the autopilot
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112 Autopilot control of the outboard motor(s)
112 Mode overview
121 Autopilot settings
123 Wireless connection
123 Connect and disconnect from a wireless hotspot
124 GoFree Shop
124 GoFree Link
126 Uploading log files to Insight Genesis
126 Bluetooth wireless technology
127 Wireless settings
130 Radar
130 The Radar panel
131 Dual radar
131 Radar overlay
132 Radar operational modes
132 Radar Range
133 Using the cursor on a radar panel
133 Adjusting the radar image
135 Advanced radar options
136 Radar view options
138 EBL/VRM markers
139 Setting a guard zone around your vessel
140 MARPA targets
142 Recording radar data
143 Radar settings
145 AIS
145 AIS target symbols
146 Searching for AIS items
146 Viewing information about single AIS targets
147 AIS information on radar panels
147 Calling an AIS vessel
148 AIS SART
149 Vessel alarms
150 Vessel settings
153 Audio
153 Enabling audio
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