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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 man[...]

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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: Ú Note: Used to draw the reader’s attention to a comment or some important information. Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn perso[...]

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 mane[...]

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 X in the upper right corner of the panel. Key operation: Press the X key. The Software version The software version currently on this unit can be found in the About dialog.[...]

8 Preface | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual[...]

Contents 15 Introduction 15 Operating the system 16 The front panel and keys 18 The Home page 19 Application pages 21 Integration of 3 rd 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 th[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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 AI[...]

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 [...]

14 Contents | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual[...]

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 curs[...]

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[...]

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 ke[...]

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[...]

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. A[...]

Split pages You can have up to 4 panels on each page. 2 panels page 3 panels page 4 panels page 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. Ú Note: [...]

Integration of 3 rd party devices A device connected to the NMEA 2000 network should automatically be identified by the system. If not, enable the feature from the advanced option in the System settings dialog. The 3 rd party device is operated by using menus and dialogs as on other panels. This manual does not include specific operation instructio[...]

You switch between a panel’s dashboards by selecting the left and right arrow symbols or by selecting the dashboard from the menu. Editing a CZone dashboard You can customize a CZone dashboard by changing the data for each of the gauges. Available editing options depend on the type of gauge and which data sources that are connected to your system[...]

Basic operation Systems Controls dialog The Systems Controls dialog provides quick access to basic system settings. You display the dialog by making a short press on the Power key. The icons displayed on the dialog can vary. For example, the adjust splits option is only available if you are viewing a split page when you open the System Controls dia[...]

Standby mode In Standby mode, the Sonar and the backlight for screen and keys are turned off to save power. The system continues to run in the background. You select Standby mode from the System Controls dialog. Switch from Standby mode to normal operation by a short press on the Power key. Display illumination Brightness The display backlighting c[...]

Using menus and dialogs Menus The menu is used to operate the system and to adjust settings. • Activate a menu item and toggle on/off an option by selecting it • Adjust a slide bar value by either: • dragging the slide bar • selecting the + or - icons Select the Back menu option or the X key to return to the previous menu level, and then ex[...]

Selecting pages and panels Selecting a page • Select a full page panel by selecting the relevant application button on the Home page • Select a favorite page by selecting the relevant favorite button • Select a predefined split panel by pressing and holding the relevant application icon Select active panel In a multiple panel page, only one p[...]

Without removing your finger from the screen, drag the selection circle over the desired item to display item information. When you remove your finger from the screen the cursor reverts to normal cursor operation. Measuring distance The cursor can be used to measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between 2 points on th[...]

Creating a Man Overboard waypoint If an emergency situation should occur, you can save a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel’s current position by pressing the Zoom In ( + ) and Zoom out ( - ) keys simultaneously. When you activate the MOB function the following actions are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is saved at the vessel[...]

The MOB waypoint menu option When a MOB waypoint is activated, you can use the Waypoint MOB menu option to: • Move it on the panel • Edit its attributes • Delete it • Goto it When you select the Edit menu option the Edit Waypoint dialog opens. Screen capture Simultaneously press and hold the Pages and Power keys to take a screen capture. By[...]

Customizing your system Customizing the Home page wallpaper The Home page's wallpaper can be customized. You can select one of the pictures included with the system, or you can use your own picture in .jpg or .png format. The images can be available on any location that can be seen in the files browser. When a picture is chosen as the wallpape[...]

4. Confirm your changes by tapping one of the panels, selecting the save option in the menu, or by pressing the Enter key. The changes are saved to the active favorite or split page. Data Overlay You can have data information as overlay on a page. The information can be any data available on the network. Turning Data overlay on and off You can turn[...]

Adding new favorite pages 1. Select the New icon in the favorite panel on the Home page to open the page editor dialog 2. Drag and drop page icons to set up a new page 3. Change the panel arrangement (only possible for 2 or 3 panels), if required. 4. Save the page layout The system displays the new favorite page, and the new page is included in the[...]

Charts The chart function displays your vessel’s position relative to land and other chart objects. On the chart panel you can plan and navigate routes, place waypoints and display AIS targets. You can overlay a radar image, a StructureScan image or weather information. The Chart panel Key Description 1 Waypoint* 2 Vessel with Heading extension l[...]

Key Description 8 Chart range scale 9 Range rings interval (only displayed when Range rings are turned on) * Optional chart items Ú Note: You turn the optional images on/off individually. For more information, see "Chart settings" on page 47. Chart data The system is delivered with different embedded cartography depending on region. All [...]

Selecting chart type Chart type is set individually for each chart panel. Activate one of the chart panels, and then select one of the available chart types in the chart source menu option. Repeat the process for the second chart panel, and select an alternative chart type for this panel. Vessel symbol When the HDS has a valid GPS position lock, th[...]

Positioning the vessel on the chart panel Chart orientation Several options are available for how the chart is rotated in the panel. The chart orientation symbol in the panel’s upper right corner indicates the north direction. North up Heading up Course up North up Displays the chart with north upward. Heading up Displays the chart with the vesse[...]

Using the cursor on the chart panel By default, the cursor is not shown on the chart panel. When you activate the cursor, the cursor position window is displayed. When the cursor is active, the chart does not pan or rotate to follow the vessel. Press the X key or select the Clear cursor menu option to remove the cursor and the cursor window from th[...]

Ú Note: You must have a SIRIUS data package subscription to search for fueling stations and an AIS receiver connected to search for vessels. 3D charts The 3D option provides a three dimensional graphical view of land and sea contours. Ú Note: All chart types work in 3D mode, but without 3D cartography for the appropriate area the chart appears fl[...]

Zooming a 3D chart You zoom in and out on a 3D chart by using the zoom (+ or -) buttons, or by using the + and - keys. Chart overlay Radar, Structure, and Weather information can be displayed as overlay on your chart panel. Ú Note: Weather overlay is currently only available in the United States. When an overlay is selected, the chart menu expands[...]

Insight view options Insight Chart details Low Basic level of information that cannot be removed, and includes information that is required in all geographic areas. It is not intended to be sufficient for safe navigation Medium Minimum information sufficient for navigation Full All available information for the chart in use Insight chart categories[...]

Navionics specific chart options Orientation , Look ahead , 3D and Change to Navionics / Change to Insight (previously described in this section) are common for all chart types. 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 Na[...]

Navionics chart settings Colored seabed areas Used for displaying different depth areas in different shades of blue. Presentation type Provides marine charting information such as symbols, colors of the navigation chart and wording for either International or U.S. presentation types. Annotation Determines what area information, such as names of loc[...]

Navionics view options Chart shading Shading adds terrain information to the chart. Navionics dynamic tide and current icons Shows tides and currents with a gauge and an arrow instead of the diamond icons used for static tides and current information. The tide and current data available in Navionics charts are related to a specific date and time. T[...]

Ú Note: All numeric values are shown in the relevant system units (unit of measurement) set by user. Easy View Magnifying feature that increases the size of chart items and text. Ú Note: There is no indication on the chart showing that this feature is active. Photo overlay Photo overlay enables you to view satellite photo images of an area as an [...]

Navionics Fish N' Chip The system supports Navionics Fish N' Chip (U.S. only) chart feature. For more information, see www.navionics.com. Depth highlight range Select a range of depths between which Navionics fills with a different color. This allows you to highlight a specific range of depths for fishing purposes. The range is only as ac[...]

Jeppesen tides and currents The system can display Jeppesen tides and currents. With this information it is possible to predict the time, level, direction and strength of currents and tides. This is an important tool when considering planning and navigation of a trip. In large zoom ranges the tides and currents are displayed as a square icon includ[...]

Chart settings Settings and display options made in the Chart settings page are common for all chart panels. 3D boat selection Determines which icon to use on 3D charts. Boat settings The boat settings are used when calculating an automatic route. The boat's draught, width and height must be input to use the autorouting and easy routing featur[...]

Vessels’ extension lines Sets the lengths of the heading and course extension lines for your vessel. For setting extension line lengths on other vessels shown as AIS targets, refer to AIS "Course extension lines" on page 125. A : Heading B : Course Over Ground (COG) The lengths of the extension lines are either set as a fixed distance, [...]

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs The Waypoints, Routes, and Trails dialogs give access to advanced edit functions and settings for these items. The dialogs are accessed from the Tools panel on the Home page or from the chart Settings dialog. Waypoints A waypoint is a user generated mark positioned on a chart, on a[...]

A waypoint is used to mark a position you later may want to return to. Two or more waypoints can also be combined to create a route. Saving waypoints You can save a waypoint at a selected location by positioning the cursor on the panel, then selecting the new waypoint option in the menu. You can also save a waypoint by pressing the Waypoint key: ?[...]

Edit a waypoint You can edit all information about a waypoint from the Edit Waypoint dialog. The dialog can also be accessed from the Waypoints tool on the Home page. Waypoint alarm settings You can set an alarm radius for each individual waypoint you create. The alarm is set in the Edit Waypoint dialog. Ú Note: The waypoint radius alarm must be t[...]

Edit a route from the chart panel 1. Select the route to make it active. 2. Select the route edit option in the menu. 3. Position the new routepoint on the chart panel: - If you set the new routepoint on a leg, a new point is added between existing routepoints. - If you set the new routepoint outside the route, the new routepoint is added after the[...]

Converting Trails to Routes You can convert a trail to a route from the Edit Trail dialog. The dialog is activated by activating the trail, then selecting the trail's pop-up, or the Trail menu option. The Edit Trails dialog can also be accessed by selecting the Trails tool on the Home page. Autorouting and Easy Routing The Autorouting and Easy[...]

1. Position at least two routepoints on a new route, or open an existing route for editing. 2. Select Autorouting , followed by: - Entire Route if you want the system to add new routepoints between the first and the last routepoint of the open route. - Selection if you want to manually select the routepoints that define the limits for the autorouti[...]

• Selection option used for autorouting part of a route. Two routepoints selected Result after automatic routing The Edit Route dialog You can add and remove routepoints from the Edit Route dialog. This dialog is activated by selecting an active route's pop-up or from the menu. The dialog can also be accessed by using the Routes tool on the [...]

Trails Trails are a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing you to retrace where you have travelled. Trails can be converted to routes from the Edit dialog. From the factory, the system is set to automatically track and draw the vessel's movement on the chart panel. The system continues to record the until the len[...]

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Navigating The navigation function included in the system allows you to navigate to the cursor position, to a waypoint or along a predefined route. If autopilot functionality is included in your system, the autopilot can be set to automatically navigate the vessel. For information about positioning waypoints and creating routes, refer to "Wayp[...]

Key Description 5 Bearing line with allowed off course limit When travelling on a route the bearing line shows the intended course from one waypoint towards the next. When navigating towards a waypoint (cursor position, MOB, or an entered latitude and longitude position), the bearing line shows the intended course from the point at which navigation[...]

When route navigation is started, the menu expands and shows options for canceling the navigation, for skipping a waypoint, and for restarting the route from current vessel position. Starting a route from the chart panel Activate a route on the panel, and then select the route navigation option from the menu. You can select a routepoint to start na[...]

Navigating with the autopilot When you start navigation on a system with autopilot functionality, you are prompted to set the autopilot to navigation mode. If you choose not to engage the autopilot, the autopilot can be set to navigation mode from the Autopilot Controller later on. For more information about autopilot functionality, refer to "[...]

Trails Opens the Trails dialog where trails settings can be adjusted and trails can be converted into routes for navigation. Refer to "Converting Trails to Routes" on page 53. Logging type You can select to record trail points based on time, distance, or by letting the unit position a point automatically when a course change is registered[...]

Sonar The Sonar function provides a view of the water and bottom beneath your vessel, allowing you to detect fish and examine the structure of the sea floor. The Sonar image Key Description 1 Fish arches 2 History preview* 3 Temperature graph* 4 Depth at cursor 5 Amplitude scope* 6 Zoom (range) buttons 7 Water depth and Water temperature at cursor [...]

Ú Note: You turn the optional Sonar images on/off individually. Refer to "Sonar Settings" on page 73. Zooming the Sonar image You can zoom the Sonar image by: • using the zoom (+ or -) buttons • pinching or spreading on the screen • using the + / - keys Zoom level is shown on the bottom left side of the panel. When zooming in, the [...]

If the scroll bar is on the far right side, it indicates that you are viewing the latest soundings. If you position the cursor to the left side of the screen, the history bar starts scrolling towards the left, and the automatic scrolling as new soundings are received is turned off. You can view sonar history by panning the image. You can also use t[...]

Preset range levels Allows for the selection of a specific depth range that is not tied to the depth of the water. Custom range This option allows you to manually set both upper and lower range limits. Ú Note: Setting a custom range puts the sonar in manual mode. If the bottom is well beyond the lower range set, you may lose digital depth. Sonar f[...]

Adjusting Sensitivity and Colorline Select the Sensitivity or Colorline menu options in the Sonar menu and adjust them by dragging the bar vertically or by using the Cursor keys. Ú Note: Minor adjustments can be made by tapping above or below the slider bar or pressing the Cursor keys. Ú Note: When the Sensitivity or Colorline slider bar is displ[...]

adjusting the image to a faster speed when vertically fishing without moving. Ping speed Ping speed controls the rate the transducer transmits the Sonar signal into the water. By default, the ping speed is set to max. It may be necessary to adjust the ping speed to limit interference or to adjust for specific fishing conditions. Manual mode Manual [...]

When the Sonar image is being recorded, there is a flashing red symbol in the top left corner and a message will appear periodically at the bottom of the screen. The recording is stopped by selecting the Log Sonar function and then selecting Stop . The following options are available: Filename Specify the name of the recording (log). File format Se[...]

Sonar view options Select the View in the Sonar menu to see View options. Split screen options Zoom Key Description 1 Zoom level 2 Zoom bars The Zoom mode presents a magnified view of the sounder image on the left side of the panel. By default the zoom level is set to 2x. You can select up to 8x zoom from the drop-down menu, using the + / - keys, o[...]

Bottom lock The bottom lock mode is useful when you want to view echoes close to the bottom. In this mode the left side of the panel shows an image where the bottom is flattened. The range scale is changed to measure from the seabed (0) and upwards. The bottom and the zero line are always shown on the left image, independent of the range scale. The[...]

Amplitude scope The Amplitude scope is a display of real-time echoes as they appear on the panel. The strength of the actual echo is indicated by both width and color intensity. Preview You can have all available sonar history shown at the top of the sonar screen. The Preview bar is a snapshot of available sonar history. You can scroll through sona[...]

Sonar settings Sonar source If you have more than one Sonar on your network, you can select which one to be the active source. Network Sonar You can share the Sonar images from this HDS Gen3 unit with other HDS units connected on the Ethernet network. For more information about how to setup Sonar, refer to the separate HDS Gen3 Installation manual.[...]

Ú Note: Selecting the proper fishing mode is critical to optimal sonar performance. If you completed configuration setup at initial startup, the proper fishing mode has already been selected. Fishing mode Depth Palette General Use ≤ 1,000 ft White background Shallow Water ≤ 60 ft White background Fresh Water ≤ 400 ft White background Deep Wa[...]

Installation Used for Sonar installation and setup. See the separate HDS Gen3 Installation manual. Sonar | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 75[...]

StructureScan StructureScan HD uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of the seabed. Ú Note: You must have a StructureScan HD transducer installed to use StructureScan features. StructureScan HD provides a 328 m (600 ft) wide coverage in high detail with SideScan, while DownScan provides detailed images of structure[...]

Key Description 1 Depth 2 Temperature 3 Bottom 4 Frequency 5 Zoom (downscan) / Range (sidescan) icons 6 Range scale Zooming the StructureScan image You can zoom a StructureScan image by: • using the zoom (+ or -) buttons • pinching or spreading on the screen • using the + / - keys Zoom level is shown on the upper left side of the panel. Using[...]

To remove the cursor and the cursor elements from the panel, press the X key or select the Clear cursor option. Viewing StructureScan history When the cursor is active in a DownScan view, the history bar is shown at the top of the panel. The highlighted part of the history bar shows the image you are currently viewing in relation to the total Struc[...]

Range The range setting determines the water depth that is visible on the screen. Auto range When the range is set to Auto the system automatically sets the range depending on the water depth. Preset range levels You can select between several preset range levels. StructureScan frequencies StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz provides id[...]

Advanced StructureScan settings Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversions can cause on- screen clutter near the surface. The surface clarity option reduces surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Ú Note: By default, surface clarity is set to Low, for optimal image return and clarity.[...]

SpotlightScan To use the SpotlightScan feature, the SpotlightScan transducer must be mounted on your trolling motor and its trolling motor position sensor mounted on the trolling motor foot pedal. The SpotlightScan feature can show structure and fish targets ahead and around the boat without disturbing these areas before you have a chance to fish t[...]

Key Description 1 Water column 2 Bottom 3 Twin scanning beams SpotlightScan setup Configuring the heading sensor to the trolling motor You must configure the heading sensor with the trolling motor foot pedal. 1. Select Network from the Settings dialog 2. Select Device list 3. Select the position sensor ( SLS-100 ) 4. Select Calibrate on the device [...]

Aligning the SpotlightScan image You must align the SpotlightScan image with the direction the trolling motor is pointing. If the image is not correctly aligned with the trolling motor, the orientation of the image does not match the underwater environment around your boat. 1. Position your trolling motor so it is pointing straight ahead 2. Access [...]

surface clutter by decreasing the sensitivity of the receiver near the surface. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can clutter the sonar screen. The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. Log sonar You can Log sonar data and save the file internally i[...]

SpotlightScan operation tips • Remove slack in the trolling motor cable to prevent image distortion. • Rotate the trolling motor at a slow, constant speed to achieve the best results. • Reducing the range increases the size of the water column, providing the best view of fish activity beneath the boat. SpotlightScan | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual[...]

StructureMap The StructureMap feature overlays SideScan images from a StructureScan source on the map. This makes it easier to visualize the underwater environment in relation to your position, and aids in interpreting SideScan images. The StructureMap image The example below shows a chart panel with Structure overlay, combined with a traditional S[...]

2. Select Structure source - Live data is default Ú Note: Structure overlay can also be activated by selecting a saved StructureMap file in the files browser. StructureMap sources 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 StructureScan data is available on the s[...]

overlap and clutter the chart. If several logs of the same area are required, the maps should be put on separate microSD cards. 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 boat. • Do not use Autorange when using [...]

You can create standard or high resolution files. High resolution .smf files capture more detail, but take longer to convert and are larger than standard resolution files. To save disc space it is recommended to remove the StructureScan (*.sl2) files after conversion. Using StructureMap with mapping cards StructureMap allows you to maintain full ch[...]

Structure options You adjust the StructureMap settings from the Structure options menu. The menu is available when Structure overlay is enabled. Not all options are available when saved StructureMap files are used as the source. Unavailable options are greyed. Range Sets the search range. Transparency Sets the opaqueness of the Structure overlay. W[...]

Info panels The Info panels consist of multiple gauges - analog, digital, and bar - that can be customized to display selected data. The panel displays data on dashboards, and you can define up to ten dashboards within the panel. Dashboards A set of dashboard styles are predefined to display vessel, navigation, and angler information. You switch be[...]

Edit a dashboard Activate the dashboard you want to edit, then: 1. Activate the menu. 2. Select the edit option. 3. Select the gauge you want to change. Selected gauge is indicated with a blue background. 4. Select information to be displayed, configure limits, and eventually change the source for the information. 5. Save your changes by selecting [...]

Video The video function allows you to view videos or camera sources on your system. Ú Note: The video images are not shared from the Ethernet network. You can only view the video on the unit connected to the video source. The Video panel A video panel can be set up as a single panel, or as one of the panels on a multiple panel page. The video ima[...]

Simulator The simulation feature lets you see how the unit works in a stationary position and without being connected to the Sonar, Radar, GPS, etc. Use the simulator to become familiar with your unit before using it on the water. Demo mode In this mode the unit automatically runs through the main features of the product; it changes pages automatic[...]

Simulator source files You can select which data files are used by the simulator. A set of source files is included in your system, and you can import files by using a microSD card inserted into the card reader. You can also use your own recorded files in the simulator. Advanced simulator settings The Advanced simulator settings allows for manually[...]

Set start position Moves your vessel to the current cursor position. Ú Note: This option is only available when the GPS source is set to Simulated course. 96 Simulator | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual[...]

Autopilot If a MotorGuide Xi5 trolling motor with Pinpoint GPS is connected to the network, then the SmartSteer (autopilot) functionality is available on your HDS Gen3. To use trolling motor autopilot functionality, you need the following: • MotorGuide Xi5 trolling motor with Pinpoint GPS (available from MotorGuide) • MotorGuide Pinpoint GPS Ga[...]

Autopilot interface Key Description 1 Autopilot information bar 2 Autopilot Controller The Autopilot Controller The autopilot is controlled from the Autopilot Controller , activated from the System Controls dialog displayed by pressing the Power key. You can select the position of the Autopilot Controller on the page. Refer to "Autopilot setti[...]

The Autopilot information bar The Autopilot information bar is displayed when an autopilot mode is selected. The bar includes information about the autopilot mode and navigational information. The bar is present on all pages if the autopilot is in an active mode. In the Autopilot settings dialog, you can select that the bar is off when the autopilo[...]

Heading Lock mode Locks and maintains the current vessel heading. Use the left and right arrow buttons in the Autopilot Controller to make heading adjustments. To make small heading adjustments, single-select the left or right buttons. For larger adjustments, select and hold the left or right buttons. Standby mode Cancels autopilot activity and ret[...]

C-turn Steers the vessel in a C-shaped pattern. Spiral turn Steers the vessel in a spiral with a decreasing or increasing radius. Spiral decreasing radius Spiral increasing radius Zigzag turns Steers the vessel in a zigzag pattern. Autopilot | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 101[...]

Square turn Makes the vessel automatically turn 90° after having travelled a defined leg distance. Lazy S-turn Makes the vessel yaw around the main heading. Recording and converting a trail to a route The Record trail button is used to record and convert a trail or part of a trail to a route. 1. Select Record trail at the desired location to start[...]

When you start navigating from an application (chart, steering, radar, and so on) you are prompted to engage the autopilot in Nav. mode. You can also initiate Nav. mode from the Autopilot Controller after navigation is started. When you reach the destination, the autopilot switches to your Arrival mode setting. Refer to "Autopilot settings&quo[...]

Autopilot settings Chart compass You can select to show a compass symbol around your boat on the chart panel. The compass symbol is off when the cursor is active on the panel. Autopilot control location Controls the location of the Autopilot controller on the panel. Auto hide autopilot bar Controls whether the Autopilot information bar is shown whe[...]

Arrival mode Description Standby Cancels autopilot activity and returns the vessel to handheld remote or foot pedal control. Heading lock Locks and maintains the last vessel heading. Anchor Anchors the vessel at the current destination. Ú Note: We recommend only using heading lock in open water. Anchor point setup Anchor points can be saved as a n[...]

Radar The radar panel can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other panels. The radar image can also be displayed as an overlay on a chart panel. For more information, see "Chart overlay" on page 39. Ú Note: Radar overlay requires data from the heading sensor. The Radar panel Key Description 1 Orientation 2 Range 3 Heading l[...]

* Optional radar symbology. Radar symbology can be turned ON/OFF collectively from the Radar menu, or individually as described in Radar settings panel. Radar overlay You can overlay the Radar image on the Chart. This can help you to easily interpret the radar image by correlating the radar targets with charted objects. When the radar overlay is se[...]

Adjusting the radar image You may be able to improve the radar image by adjusting the radar sensitivity, and by filtering out the random echoes from sea and weather conditions. You can also adjust the image settings from the radar menu. Gain The gain controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. A higher gain makes the radar more sensitive to rad[...]

Advanced radar options Radar threshold The threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit are filtered and are not displayed. Default value: 30%. Target expansion Target expansion overrides and increases the default radar pulse length, providing larger target returns. Rejecting radar interferenc[...]

Radar view options Radar symbology Radar symbology defined in the Radar Settings panel can be turned on/off collectively. See the radar panel illustration showing optional radar items. Target trails You can set how long the trails generated from each target on your radar panel remain. You can also turn OFF target trails. Ú Note: True motion is rec[...]

This option works only when the system is navigating an active route. If you are not navigating an active route, the heading up orientation is used until the navigation function is started. Positioning the radar center You can move the radar PPI (Plan Position Indicator) center to different positions within the radar panel, and select how your vess[...]

EBL/VRM markers The electronic bearing line (EBL) and variable range marker (VRM) allows quick measurements of range and bearing to vessels and landmasses within radar range. Two different EBL/VRMs can be placed on the radar image. The EBL/VRMs are by default positioned from the center of the vessel. It is, however, possible to offset the reference[...]

2. Activate the menu 3. Select one of the EBL/VRM markers - The EBL line and the VRM circle are positioned according to the cursor position. Offsetting an EBL/VRM marker 1. Ensure that the cursor is not active 2. Activate the menu, select EBL/VRM , then select the marker you wish to offset 3. Select the set offset option 4. Position the cursor on t[...]

Sensitivity The guard zone sensitivity can be adjusted to eliminate alarms for small targets. MARPA targets If the system includes a heading sensor, the MARPA function (Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid) can be used to track up to ten radar targets. You can set alarms to notify you if a target gets too close. Refer to "Radar settings" on [...]

Tracking MARPA targets 1. Position the cursor on the target on the radar image 2. Select Acquire targets from the menu 3. Repeat the process if you want to track more targets After your targets are identified, it may take up to 10 radar sweeps to acquire and then track the target. Cancelling MARPA target tracking When targets are being tracked, the[...]

Alarm ID Description MARPA unavailable Controls whether an alarm is activated if you do not have the required inputs for MARPA to work (valid GPS position and heading sensor connected to the radar server) 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, r[...]

Radar symbology You can select which optional radar items that should be turned on/off collectively from the menu. Refer to the Radar panel illustration. Bearings Used for selecting whether the radar bearing should be measured in relation to True/Magnetic North (°T/°M) or to your relative heading (°R). MARPA settings You can define the length of[...]

AIS If an NAIS400, an AI50 or an NMEA 2000 VHF that can do AIS (Automatic Identification System) is connected to the network, then any targets detected by these devices can be displayed and tracked. You can also see messages and position for DSC transmitting devices within range. AIS targets can be displayed as overlay on chart images, making this [...]

Symbol Description Lost AIS target. When no signals have been received within a time limit, a target is defined as lost. The target symbol represents the last valid position of the target before the reception of data was lost. Selected AIS target, activated by selecting a target symbol. The target returns to the default target symbol when the curso[...]

AIS information on radar panels The radar data bar includes information on up to 3 AIS targets. The targets are listed with the closest target on top, and are color coded to indicate target status. Calling an AIS vessel If the system includes a VHF radio supporting DSC (Digital Select Calling) calls over NMEA 2000, you can initiate a DSC call to ot[...]

AIS SART When an AIS SART (Search and Rescue beacon) is activated, it starts transmitting its position and identification data. This data is received by your AIS device. If your AIS receiver is not compliant with AIS SART, it interprets the received AIS SART data as a signal from a standard AIS transmitter. An icon is positioned on the chart, but t[...]

MMSI number of the SART. For example, MOB AIS SART - 12345678. 3. Activate the MOB function - The display switches to a zoomed chart panel, centered on the AIS SART position - The system creates an active route to the AIS SART position When data is received from an AIS SART, an alarm message is displayed. This message includes the AIS SART’s uniq[...]

Vessel alarms You can define several alarms to alert you if a target shows up within predefined range limits, or if a previously identified target is lost. Alarm ID Description Dangerous vessel Controls whether an alarm will be activated when a vessel comes within the predefined CPA or TCPA. Refer to "Defining dangerous vessels" on page 1[...]

Vessel settings Your vessel’s MMSI number You need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the system to receive addressed messages from AIS and DSC vessels. It is also important to have the MMSI number entered to avoid seeing your own vessel as an AIS target on the chart. Ú Note: The Vessel message option in t[...]

Icon filters 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. Course extension lines You can set the length of the Course Over Ground (COG) extension lines for other AIS vessels. The lengt[...]

Audio If a SonicHub server or a FUSION marine entertainment system is connected to the NMEA 2000 network, you can use the HDS Gen3 to control and customize the audio system on your vessel. When connected to a WM-3 Satellite module with an active subscription, you can include SiriusXM products on your system. You can also connect a SiriusXM radio to[...]

server. If only one of the devices is present, it is the selected Audio server by default. The Media bar When audio is enabled, the Media bar appears at the bottom of the screen on all pages. The information in the Media bar varies depending on the active audio source. Select the Media bar to replace the application menus with Audio menus. Key Desc[...]

Key Description 6 Volume level Setting up the audio system Selecting audio source You can switch between available audio sources from the menu. Ú Note: The Mic source selects a high voltage level input allowing you to broadcast loud hailer messages over the audio system. Volume Master volume control By default the volume for all speaker zones are [...]

Audio controls Use the menu to control the playback. The menu options vary depending on the active audio device. Device explorer You can use the device menu or Device explorer menu options to access the source’s native menu or file structure, which can be used to select tracks. An example of an USB Device explorer: Audio | HDS Gen3 Operator Manua[...]

Audio options Use the Options menu option to repeat or shuffle tracks or albums, and to open the Mixer. The options vary depending on the active audio device. Audio mixer Use the Mixer to: • Adjust the balance, volume, and volume limits individually for each zone. • Adjust the bass and treble, and the balance between zones. • Turn on or off i[...]

Lowrance weather module is connected to SAT IN. Other auxiliary audio sources only have volume control. Detaching Sirius from the AUX source If a Sirius radio is connected to the FUSION radio/server, the AUX source is automatically attached to the Sirius feed. Sirius then appears in the source list when the FUSION server is active. To use the AUX s[...]

Radio favorites When a channel is tuned in, you can add the station to the favorite’s list. All favorite channels can be viewed, selected, and deleted from the Favorites dialog. Sirius radio (North America only) Channels list The channels list displays all available Sirius channels, whether or not you have a subscription for the channel. Favorite[...]

DVD video You can view DVD video from a FUSION-Link device on units with a Video Adapter cable (000-11010-001), sold separately. Controlling DVD video 1. Insert a DVD into the device. 2. Open the Home page and select the Video page. 3. Activate the Audio panel and select DVD as the source on the menu. 4. Select the Control menu option. 5. Use the m[...]

SiriusXM™ weather When connected to a Navico Weather module, you can subscribe and include Sirius™ audio and Sirius™ Marine Weather Service on your system (North America only). Sirius™ audio and weather service covers inland U.S. waters and coastal areas into the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. The audio a[...]

Sirius weather display 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. Key Description 1 Precipitation color shading 2 City forecast icon 3 Wind barb 4 Storm icon 5 SST color bar 6 SST color shading Use the Sirius weather option menu[...]

Wind speed is indicated by a combination of small and large barbs at the end of the wind tail. Zero knots / Indeterminate wind direction Small barb = 5 knots Large barb = 10 knots Arrow barb = 50 knots If a combination of 5 and 10 knot barbs are shown on a tail, then add them together to give you the total wind speed. The example below shows 3 x la[...]

Sirius view options Precipitation Shades of color are used to show precipitation type and intensity. The darkest color indicates the highest intensity. Precipitation type Color code Rain From light green (light rain) - yellow - orange - to dark red (heavy rain) Snow Blue Mixed Pink Sea Surface Temperature (SST) You can show the sea surface temperat[...]

Icon Description Surface observation Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Hurricane (category 1-5) tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Tropical disturbance/depression tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - future (yellow) Storm attributes Lightning Watch box location and warning Marine zone loc[...]

Adjusting color codes You can define the sea surface temperature range and wave height color coding. The temperature above warm and below cool values is displayed as progressively darker red and darker blue. Waves higher than the maximum value are indicated with progressively darker red. Waves lower than the minimum value are not color coded. Anima[...]

Tools By default, the Tools panel includes icons used for accessing options and tools that are not specific to any panel. When external equipment is integrated to the HDS Gen3, new icons might be added to the Tools panel. These icons are used for accessing the external equipment's features. Waypoints/routes/trails List of waypoints, routes, an[...]

Language Controls the language used on this unit for panels, menus, and dialogs. Changing the language causes the unit to restart. Text size Used for setting the text size in menus and dialogs. Default setting: Normal Key beeps Controls the loudness of the beep sound when a key is pressed. Default setting: Loud Time Controls the local time zone off[...]

Warning: If waypoints, routes, and trails are selected, they are permanently deleted. Advanced Shows a panel with more advanced settings. Used for setting how your system displays various user interface information. In addition, controls which features are shown in the interface. About Displays copyright information, software version, and technical[...]

Alarms Provides the option to enable the siren. It also provides a dialog where you specify turning on alarms for items, and includes active alarm information and alarm history. Units Provides setup of units of measure used on various data types. Wireless Provides dialogs where you set remote controllers, view wireless devices, and customize advanc[...]

Sun/Moon Displays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s latitude/longitude. Trip calculator Trip 1 / Trip 2 Displays voyage and engine information, with reset option for all data fields. Today Displays voyage and engine information for current date. All data fields are automatically reset wh[...]

Alarms Alarm system The system continuously checks for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is running. When an alarm situation occurs, an alarm message pops up on the screen. If you have enabled the siren, the alarm message is followed by an audible alarm, and the switch for external alarm becomes active. The alarm is recorded i[...]

Multiple alarms If more than one alarm is activated simultaneously, then the alarm message displays a list of up to 3 alarms. The alarms are listed in the order they occur with the alarm activated first at the top. The remaining alarms are available in the Alarms dialog. Acknowledging a message The following options are available in the alarm dialo[...]

Alarms dialog All alarms are setup in the Alarms Settings dialog. The alarm dialogs can also be activated from the Tools panel. The alarm dialogs include information about active alarms and alarm history. Alarms | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 147[...]

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Maintenance Preventive maintenance The HDS Gen3 does not contain any field serviceable components, therefore the operator is required to perform only a very limited amount of preventative maintenance. Checking the connectors The connectors should be checked by visual inspection only. Push the connector plugs into the connector. If the connector plu[...]

Exporting the log file The log file can be exported from the files browser. When you select the Log database you are prompted to select a destination folder and filename. Once accepted, the log file is written to the chosen location. Software upgrades The latest software for the HDS Gen3 is available for download from our website, lowrance.com. Det[...]

User Data File version 5 This is used to import and export waypoints and routes with a standardized universally unique identifier (UUID), which is very reliable and easy to use. The data includes such information as the time and date when a route was created, and so on. User Data File version 4 This is best used when transferring data from one syst[...]

Export region The export region option allows you to select the area from where you want to export data. 1. Drag the boundary box to define the desired region 2. Select the export option from the menu 3. Select the appropriate file format 4. Select the serial port field to start the export 152 Maintenance | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual[...]

Purging Waypoints, Routes and Trails Deleted Waypoints, Routes and Trails are stored in the HDS Gen3 memory until the data is purged. This is necessary to allow user data to be synchronized across multiple units on an Ethernet network. If you have numerous deleted, unpurged Waypoints, purging may improve the performance of your system. Ú Note: Whe[...]

Touchscreen operation Basic touchscreen operation on the different panels is shown in the table below. The panel sections later in this manual have more information about panel specific touchscreen operation. Icon Description Tap to: • Activate a panel on a multi-panel page • Position the cursor on a panel • Select a menu and a dialog item ?[...]

Icon Description Pinch to zoom out on the chart or on an image. Spread to zoom in on the chart or on an image. Touchscreen operation | HDS Gen3 Operator Manual 155[...]

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Index A About this unit 142 Active panel 26 Adjusting panel size 30 Advanced settings SpotlightScan 83 Advanced system settings 142 AIS 118 Calling a vessel 120 Course extension lines 125 DSC 120 Icon filters 125 Information on radar panels 120 Searching for AIS items 119 Target symbols 118 Viewing information about targets 119 AIS SART 121 Alarm m[...]

Turn off automatic navigation 97 Turn pattern steering 100 U-turn 100 Zigzag turns 101 Autorouting 53 Entire route 54 Example 54 Selection 54, 55 Auxiliary, audio sources 130 B Backing up your system data 150 Bottom lock 71 C C-turn, Autopilot 101 Charts 33 3D charts 38 Chart compass 104 Chart data 34 Chart panel 33 Chart scale 35 Course up 36 Crea[...]

Coordinate system 141 Copying files to microSD card 144 Cursor 26 Cursor assist 26 Customizing your system 30 CZone 21 D Dangerous vessels 125 Dashboards 91 Data Overlay 31 Datum 141 Demo mode 94 Depth line 71 Dialog boxes 25 Display illumination 24 DVD video 133 E Easy Routing 53 Example 54 EBL/VRM markers 112 Export region 152 F Favorite pages 20[...]

M Magnetic variation 141 Maintenance Touchscreen Calibration 149 Man Overboard Cancel navigation to MOB 28 Creating a MOB 28 Display information 28 Manual mode Sonar 68 Manual About 5 Version 5 Manuals, viewing 6 Measuring distance 27 Media bar 127 Mercury VesselView 21 microSD card Copying files to 144 MMSI number 124 N Nav. mode 102 Navigate 58 A[...]

R Radar 106 Alarm settings 113, 115 Course up 110 EBL/VRM markers 112 EBL/VRM Placing 112 EBL/VRM Gain 108 Guard zone 113 Heading up 110 Interference 109 MARPA Target symbols 114 Targets 114 Tracking targets 115 View target info 115 North up 110 Offset 111, 113 Operational modes 107 Orientation 110 Overlay 107 Palette 110 Position radar center 111 [...]

Overlay on chart panel 135 Precipitation 137 Sea Surface Temperature (SST) 137 Status panel 134 Tropical statements 138 Wave indication 137 Weather icons 137 SL2 format 69 SLG format 69 Software upgrade 150 Software version 7 Sonar 63 Auto sensitivity 66 Colorline 66 Fish ID 72 Frequency 66 Image 63 Log sonar 68 Manual mode 68 Menu 65 Network 73 Pi[...]

Tips 88 StructureScan 76 Advanced settings 80 Auto range 79 Contrast 79 Convert data to StructureMap format 88 Flipping the image 80 Frequencies 79 Image 76 Noise rejection 80 Preset range levels 79 Preview 80 Range 79 Range lines 80 Recording data 88 Surface clarity 80 Using the cursor 77 View down or side scan 79 View history 78 View options 76 Z[...]

Units of measure, setting 143 V Vessel alarms 123 Vessel settings 124 Video 93 Adjusting the image 93 Setting up the panel 93 Source 93 Standard 93 Video Video panel 93 View sonar log 74 View SpotlightScan 84 W Wallpaper 30 Wallpaper, customizing 30 Warranty 4 Waypoints, routes and trails Export 151 Export region 152 Purging 153 Waypoints 49 Alarm [...]

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