User manual LOWRANCE HDS 3.0 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

[. . . ] Product Description ­ Lowrance HDS 3. 0 HDS 3. 0 is the release name on software enhancements to the Lowrance HDS products Includes the following feature list: Radar functionality enhancements for BR24 and HD Digital Radars Monitoring of DSS® manufactured omniBUS load controllers Navionics charting improvements Fuel Pricing (US Only) Miscellaneous software improvements (detailed) Miscellaneous bug fixes LAUNCH MAY 10 2010 Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements Feature Descriptions Fast Scan Enables Broadband Radar to operate at 50% faster rate (24 rpm to 36 rpm) when display range is 2 nautical miles or less. Sidelobe Suppression minimizes strong sidelobes in difficult harbour situations. Auto and Manual modes are available with control settings from 0 to 100%. [. . . ] ·Info Screen to Display Fuel Prices via Sirius Weather/Radio (US) Feature Description Provides the consumer distance to and up-to-date fuel pricing information for fuel stations nearest his current location. Benefits ·Easily identify and find the closest fuel stations · Select lowest cost fuel stations Other Considerations/Equipment ·Requires LWX-1 weather module and subscription ·US only ·Land-based stations only; marine based stations not currently included in Sirius database Accessibility ·Press and hold FIND key on front of unit or Menu/Menu/Fuel Navionics Improvements Feature Heading Extension ­ Adds line extension to vessel. Line distance is projected based on distance or time Fish & Chips Support ­ Display higher detail bathymetric contours from Fish and Chips card. Note that Navigation data is displayed concurrently with this information Last Track Line Drawn (see illustration next page) Upside Down label correction Micro-SD card support Restricted areas Benefit Allows user to project future position based on current bearing and speed. To enable use: Menu/Menu/Chart/Heading Extension Fish N Chips offers enhanced sea floor contours for locating ledges and canyons. Aid to fisherman for finding fish and fish holding areas. Bug fix to correct gap between vessel and trail Bug Fix ­ Text now rotates properly in all navigation modes Enables HDS to work with 2010 Navionics Mapping cards on Micro-SD format Users will now be able to hide wildlife sanctuary areas and view items critical for navigation. When in Chart­ Menu>Chart Options>Settings> Chart Detail>User. . . ­ Uncheck Restricted Areas Navionics Improvements Last Track Line Drawn Problem Illustration Gap between vessel and trail is fixed in 3. 0 release Other Features Feature LGC-4000 Processing ­ Allows HDS units to capture GPS information at 5x / second Low Voltage Alarm Settings Benefit Faster processing of speed and position data on HDS units for improved accuracy. Warns user that battery power is getting low; aids in avoiding getting stranded due to inability to start the engine Audible sound when unit detects fish. Accessible from Sonar Screen under Menu/Sonar Options Restores features set to previous level of functionality available on LMS/LCX products. Accessible via System/Datum and Coordinate Systems Accessible via Navigation Menu ·Improved operation in 2D chart mode when operating at night. 3D mode not recommended for night operation ·On networked systems ­ dimming one display or placing it in night mode dims all connected displays Fish Alarm Expanded support of Coordinate Systems and Datum Phantom LORAN Improved Night Mode Synchronized Backlighting Low Voltage Alarm Settings Feature Description Provides visual/audible warning to user when battery supply voltage is low. The threshold voltage at which user is alarmed is settable by the user. Benefits · Helps prevents user from getting stranded on the water without sufficient battery power to start engine or call for help. Other Considerations/Equipment · No additional equipment required. [. . . ] Benefits · Ease of use for consumer in reduced light conditions. Helps avoid night blindness Other Considerations/Equipment · None Accessibility ·Power/Night Mode AIS Parameter Setting Enhancement Allows user to filter the number of AIS icons displayed on the screen Benefits · Reduces Screen Clutter. Modest speed improvement when using AIS Other Considerations/Equipment · AIS Receiver required. [. . . ]