StructureScan TM Sonar Imaging Operation Manual
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Table of Contents Softkeys....................................................................................................... 2 StructureScan.........................................................................2 Sidescan...........................................................................................2 Downscan........................................................................................3 Displaying Sidescan and Downscan.............................................
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. T ouch the desired softkey to change settings, view a softkey menu or adjustment scrollbar. 2. U se the keypad to select menu items and make adjustments to scrollbars. Press Exit to close softkey menus. NOTE: After making adjustments to options or settings, use the Exit key to resume normal operation.
You can use Sidescan to: • Save waypoints at objects/locations off to side of the boat • Review history • easure the size of underwater objects and the distance from one M object/location to another object/location using live Sidescan returns or Sidescan history • Create sonar logs • se two frequencies: 455 kHz (more distance) and 800 kHz (better U definition) Downscan Uses the same technology as sidescan, but broadcasts the beam downward, giving you the same high resolution in a familiar rig
Water column between boat and where sidescan signal makes contact with the bottom Trees Underwater terrain Sidescan Transducer Transmit Burst Downscan Built-in Broadband sounder Trees 4
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. U se the keypad to rotate the carousel menu until Structure is selected. 3. Press Enter. Pages screen for HDS-8 /10 units. To display Downscan: 1. From the Sidescan onscreen display, press menu. 2. Select Structure Options and press enter. 3. Highlight View and press enter. 4. Select Down and press Enter.
To display a split, tri or quad screen: 1. Press the Pages key. 2. P ress the keypad left/right to rotate the carousel menu until Structure is selected. 3. P ress 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). NOTE: To switch the active panel on a multi-screen display, hold down the Pages key until the orange border switches to the next panel.
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. M ake sure the sonar panel is the active panel. Press menu. 2. Select Adjust and press enter. 3. Use the keypad to highlight Overlay. 4. P ress the keypad left/right to decrease/increase overlay transparency.
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 Controls the level of contrast used on the display. Structure menu To make adjustments, highlight Contrast on the StructureScan menu and press the keypad left/right to decrease/increase the contrast level.
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. Highlight the desired option and press enter. Left Only Left and Right selected on View menu.
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. Structure Surface Clarity on High. To adjust Surface Clarity: 1.
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. Cabled end of transducer To turn on/off Flip Left/Right, highlight Flip Left/Right on the Structure Options menu and press enter. Back of the boat Range Lines Onscreen lines that make it easier to estimate depth of sonar targets (Downscan) or distance from sonar targets (Sidescan).
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. To access the Log Sonar menu, select Log Sonar Data from the Structure menu and press ENTER.
To adjust Save to or Bytes per Sounding: 1. H ighlight 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. Highlight Log All Channels on the Log Sonar menu. 2. Press Enter. Record To record a sonar log, highlight the Record button and press enter. To stop logging: 1. S elect Stop from the Sounder Logging menu and press enter. 2.
Blue history tracking bars To view history: 1. F rom 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. To return to normal operation, press Exit. Save Waypoints You can save waypoints using both Sidescan and Downscan views, allowing you to mark a desired object/location so you can revisit it later. To save a waypoint: 1. P ress the keypad to activate the cursor. 2.
StructureScan Specifications Power Requirement 12 Volts Voltage Input 10V - 17V Transmit Power WRMS: 500W WPK: 4000W Current Drain Max: .75A Typical: .60A Fuse Type External: 3A Fast Acting Automotive Blade Transducer Cable 20 feet (6m) Target Separation 1.5” (38.1mm) Transducer Frequency 455kHz and 800kHz Communication Ethernet Shared devices supported 3 Weight LSS-1 (1.8lbs) Transducer (1.9lbs) Transducer with bracket (2.55lbs) Inrush: 4.
StructureScan LED Guide Indicator LED Status Definition Transducer LED Off Transducer not connected or cable/ transducer is broken Transducer LED Green/ stays on Transducer detected/locked on to bottom Transducer LED Green/flashing Transducer detected/not locked on to bottom Power LED Off No power or not switched on Power LED Red/stays on Product in booting process Power LED Green/stays on Product has power/operating Power LED Red/Green/slow flashing Product in factory mode; ethernet com
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 instrument and transducers 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.
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