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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.

Log Sonar Menu

Filename

Input the desired name for the sonar log file

Save to

Selects location where sonar log will be saved/stored; to 

save data to MMC/SD card, select Memory Card

Bytes

Controls number of bytes per sounding. More bytes yields 

better resolution/shorter logging time; conversely, fewer 

bytes produces longer sonar logs/lower resolution

Log All Channels

Logs StructureScan data and conventional sonar data 

simultaneously. When logging all channels, logs are saved 

in.Sl2 format instead of .slg format. 

The .Sl2 file format is 

not compatible with non-HDS units. 

Time Remaining

Recording time left until memory storage runs out

To input a filename:

1.   Highlight the Filename text box and 

press 

EntEr

. A keyboard will appear 

on the screen.

2.   Use the keypad to input the desired 

filename. 

3.  Select 

OK

 and press 

EntEr

.

Summary of Contents for StructureScan HD

Page 1: ...StructureScan HD Sonar Imaging Operation Manual TM...

Page 2: ...rk and Lowrance and Navico are registered trademarks of Navico Inc Navico may find it necessary to change or end our policies regulations and special offers at any time We reserve the right to do so w...

Page 3: ...RANCHES AND AFFILIATES DIS CLAIM ALL LIABILITY FOR ANY USE OFTHIS PRODUCT IN A WAYTHAT MAY CAUSE ACCIDENTS DAMAGE OR THAT MAY VIOLATE THE LAW Governing Language This statement any instruction manuals...

Page 4: ...trast 9 Range 9 View 10 Structure Options 11 Structure Surface Clarity 11 Structure Noise Rejection 11 Stop Sonar 13 Log sonar 13 Viewing Structure History 14 Save Waypoints 15 StructureMap 16 Turning...

Page 5: ...make adjustments to scrollbars Press Exit to close softkey menus StructureScan Consists of two powerful sonar views Sidescan and Downscan Used in conjunction with the built in broadband sounder Struct...

Page 6: ...ve Sidescan returns or Sidescan history Create sonar logs Downscan Uses the same technology as sidescan but broadcasts the beam downward giv ing you the same high resolution in a familiar right to lef...

Page 7: ...5 Trees Transducer Transmit Burst Water column between boat and where sidescan signal makes contact with the bottom Underwater terrain Trees Downscan Sidescan Built in Broadband sounder...

Page 8: ...ss menu 2 Select Structure Options and press enter 3 Highlight View and press enter 4 Select Down and press Enter Screen Configurations StructureScan can be shown with other pages in various screen co...

Page 9: ...on top of sonar data making it easier to separate fish from structure To turn on Downscan Overlay 1 Press Menu twice 2 Select Sonar and press Enter 3 Highlight Overlay Downscan and press Enter Structu...

Page 10: ...press enter 3 Use the keypad to highlight Overlay 4 Press the keypad left right to decrease increase overlay transparency StructureScan Options Softkey If you have an HDS 8 or HDS 10 you will notice t...

Page 11: ...isplay To make adjustments highlight Contrast on the StructureScan menu and press the keypad left right to decrease increase the contrast level Range Used to adjust the width of a sidescan image and c...

Page 12: ...the desired option and press enter Palette Gives you control of the overall look and feel of the display by allowing you to select a palette with color and brightness levels geared toward your viewin...

Page 13: ...red setting and press Enter Structure Noise Rejection Reduces onscreen clutter caused by bilge pumps engine vibration air bubbles or other transducers on your boat To turn Structure Noise Rejection On...

Page 14: ...ange Lines on the Structure Options menu and press Enter Measure Distance Measures the size of underwater objects and the distance from one object loca tion to another object location To Measure Dista...

Page 15: ...ion where sonar log will be saved stored to save data to MMC SD card select Memory Card Bytes Controls number of bytes per sounding More bytes yields better resolution shorter logging time conversely...

Page 16: ...2 Highlight the Stop Logging button and press Enter Source Selects the transducer data that will be shown by a your display unit when there is more than one StructureScan transducer connected to an et...

Page 17: ...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 Press the keypad to activate the cursor 2 Move the curs...

Page 18: ...on and aids the user in interpreting sidescan sonar images Viewing StructureMap data You can view StructureMap data by turning on Structure overlay from the Chart menu or by using the Overlay softkey...

Page 19: ...StructureMap data previously saved to a SD card or the unit s internal memory Live mode Displays the last few minutes of the Side Imaging history as a trail behind the vessel icon The length of this t...

Page 20: ...escan installed on your boat to use Live mode Saved mode Displays StructureMap smf files that have been created from structure sonar log sl2 files Saved mode is used to view a map of the underwater en...

Page 21: ...from the Files menu We recommend using an SD card for recording when possible due to the limited size of the HDS internal memory To have structure sonar log sl2 files automatically converted to Struc...

Page 22: ...ea you will get a cleaner scan if you do not overlap history trails and you turn off auto ranging on the sidescan Scanning tips To get a picture of taller structure a wreck etc don t drive over it Ste...

Page 23: ...HDS 10 place the mapping card in one card slot and the SD card with the StructureMap file in the other slot If you have an HDS 5 or HDS 7 copy the StructureMap smf files to the units internal memory...

Page 24: ...y you will be able to see more marine card map data through the Structure overlay Palette Used to select a color scheme that allows the Structure map detail to appear more clearly on the underlying ch...

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Page 27: ...the web site www lowrance com and look for the Dealer Locator To locate an Eagle dealer visit the web site www eaglesonar com and look for the Dealer Locator Or consult your telephone directory for l...

Page 28: ...988 10289 001 Copyright 2012 All Rights Reserved Navico Holding AS...

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