HDS 4.

1 Software Upgrade for- HDS GEN1

Sonar

Charting Enhancements

Other

Improvements

Ease of Use

AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2012

Sonar performance
Improved bottom tracking at high speeds Enhanced deep water (>1000 feet) depth tracking Shortened lock on time for trolling motor mounted transducers Better jig tracking Users may notice a need to adjust auto-sensitivity settings following this upgrade to optimize returns

Quick Access Chart Selection

Lowrance/Navionics Chart Toggle now available under Chart Options Soft key accessible from 8 and 10 units

Improvements
Distance measurement between vessel and active cursor now updates correctly as vessel moves Added extended range for altitude overlays greater than 9999 feet Corrected issue with data overlays not being retained after power cycle

Improvements
GPX File Export
Improved ability to export large GPX files

3rd party autopilot

Amended latitude/longitude output format on NMEA bus allowing improved operation with third party autopilots

EP-60R fuel flow sensor

Improved fuel flow calibration calculation for greater accuracy when operating in metric units

Navionics Community Layer Support

Display/Hide Points of Interest supplied by Navionics User Community Navionics must be active to enable this feature Community Layer information available from Navionics via download to compatible Navionics mapping cards
Enable Community Layer

Navionics Community Layer Examples

Foreign Language Charting

Displays chart items using Cyrillic, Chinese and other Asian characters Compatible with Lowrance and Navionics cartography where applicable

Ease of Use
Added Clear Key to Waypoint Editing Screen Quick Access Key on 8 and 10 units Scroll to clear on 5 and 7 units

Previous Software Release Features

HDS 4.1 includes improvements of previous software releases. The following pages are the release notes that accompanied previous HDS software releases

HDS 4.0 Patch Improvements (4.0.36.59)

Corrected issue with Weather Watchbox not scrolling Corrected issue with Watchbox Alarms causing unit reboot under when in non-chart mode StructureScan range no longer restricted in Shallow Water mode StructureScan image restores properly after use of Zoom feature Times for Tides & Currents corrected Early production 5x units now upgradeable

Improvements from April release

FIRST AVAILABLE JUNE 2011

HDS 4.0

Feature Enhancement Summary

Performance Ease of Use Sonar Navionics Misc Fixes

FIRST AVAILABLE APRIL 2011

HDS 4.0 Provides User Noticeable Performance Improvements

Faster boot time Improved key response Charting speed improvements
Insight and Navionics
Redraw Panning Zooming Rotating

System Stability and Freeze Prevention

Ease of Use: Quick Access Keys HDS-8 and HDS-10

Users can program up to 6 of their favorite screens

Ease of Use: 3 Panel Structure Options on 5 and 7

5 and 7 units now include new selections to allow display of chart or traditional sonar with down scan and side scan images.

New Blue Color Palette

Ease of Use: Chart selection with card insertion

When chart card is inserted, HDS will review current chart mode and ask user to switch if required to view the chart

Ease of Use: Setup Wizard

Upon initial start or reset, the wizard asks user a series of questions to optimize performance of the unit

Ease of Use: Icon mode with StructureScan

Setting waypoints on a Structure screen brings up icon mode to allow user to quickly select appropriate icon

Info box is no longer obscured when cursor mode is activated and user is tracking back on left hand side

Ease of Use: Shaded Relief Enhancement

View shaded relief without the contour lines with just a toggle (8 and 10 units) or via dedicated selection (5and 7 units). Provides clear indication of critical drop offs without obscuring the screen.

Ease of Use: Auto-hide/Delete all by Symbol

To hide keys at bottom of 8 and 10 units: 1X Press and hold the exit key or Activate Auto-hide to hide them after 15 seconds of inactivity Keys will return upon press of soft key button

Allow user to delete all icons by symbol

Sonar Improvements sonar Multiple improvements in sonar processing resulting in better overall
performance including:
Less interference from trolling motors Improved noise rejection overall Faster high speed run recovery Improved depth auto ranging in shallow water

Improvements are embedded

No adjustments required by user to gain benefits

Sonar Improvements

Trolling Interference Before

Trolling Interference After

High Speed Recover Before

High Speed Recover After

Other Fixes and Improvements

Select Structure Transducer (LSS-1) as active temp source Duplicate waypoints at same Lat/Long are no longer imported

Waypoints transfer between NMEA 2000 networked HDS and LCX/LMS units

Phantom LORAN correction has been improved

Airmar R199 transducer selection added

NEW!- Course extension

Note: Course extension and heading extension will display as same extension line unless compass is connected

Language support in Navionics

Language change in HDS provides translated cartographic object descriptions English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Danish, Portuguese, Dutch, Norwegian, Finnish, Swedish

Navionics Seabed Coverage Areas

Current Seabed Coverage 26P+,31P+, 32P+

Navionics Seabed support

Product Description Lowrance HDS 3.5

HDS 3.5 is the release name on software enhancements to the Lowrance HDS products
HDS 3.5 includes all features previously included with HDS 3.0 along with the following feature list: Sonic Hub support System performance enhancements Improved Navionics experience LCM map fixes

LAUNCH SEPTEMBER 2010

SonicHub Functionality
SonicHub is the worlds first marine audio hub and docking station with a stunning high definition, waterproof color display. Full operational details are included with the SonicHub manual HDS 3.5 is required to enable SonicHub functionality See www.lowrance.com/SonicHub for more information

Other Features in HDS 3.5 Software

System Performance
Improved system stability when operating with multi-channel sonar configurations
Faster response

Other Features in HDS 3.5 Software

Navionics Improvements
Smoother route planning Safety depths and contours operate with both metric and non-metric measures Corrected issue with User Settings not being retained Corrected issue with HDS reverting to (0,0) position upon power up with no GPS lock

LCM Maps
Corrected several issues with displaying older user created LCM map data

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 omni-BUS load controllers Navionics charting improvements Fuel Pricing (US Only) Miscellaneous software improvements (detailed) Miscellaneous bug fixes

FIRST AVAILABLE MAY 2010

Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

** New Control Features location highlighted

Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

** Toggle ON or OFF

Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

** 3 settings are available to eliminate fixed interference targets from appearing on the screen.

Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

** Auto or 0 to 100% sidelobe suppression settings are available

Fast Scan and BR24 Improvements

Sidelobe Suppression = OFF Sidelobes generated by a Petrol Tank Farm in Auckland with Tall Warship to the right

Sidelobe Suppression = AUTO Strong sidelobes are gone with smaller targets and detailed coastlines seen

Validation of Radar Software Version

Use most current versions ** Version 2.9.270 (Available 5/14/10) for BR24 ** Version 1.7.248 or later for LRA models

Updating of Radar Software

Ensure radar is in standby mode prior to updating ** Version 2.9.270 (or later )for BR24 -Available 5/14/10 ** Version 1.7.248 or later for LRA models Available now

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Feature Description Mini Automatic Radar Plotting Aid (MARPA) Allows user to acquire and track up to 10 targets and display alarm/warning if closest point of approach (CPA) or time to closest point of approach (TCPA) violates user defined thresholds Benefits Enhances safety via greater situational awareness; Aids in collision avoidance

Other Considerations/Equipment Requires external compass heading sensor and RI device. RI device included in non-US SKUs. US SKUs will need to order this RI10 separately.
Diagrams available to assist in installation Assigned Target Tracked by Marpa with dotted trail history Fast Boat approaching with easy to see gradient trails

Accessibility When in Radar Screen Menu/Acquire Targets

CPA and TCPA Feature Settings MARPA uses default or selected CPA (Closest Point of Approach) or TCPA (Time to Closest Point of Approach) to determine if a vessel is safe, dangerous or lost.

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Definitions Safe not on an approaching path to your vessel Dangerous on an approaching path to your vessel; when a target breaches the selected CPA or TCPA thresholds the target will be classified as dangerous Lost selected target moves out of MARPA range

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

MARPA for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Feature Description Guard zones allow the user to choose from two easily configurable zone patterns (circular or sector) to define guard areas. Alarm notification is provided to the user as radar targets enter or leave these userdefined areas. Benefits Enhances safety via greater situational awareness; Aids in collision avoidance Other Considerations/Equipment Requires BR24 or compatible HD Digital Radar

Accessibility When in Radar Screen Menu/Guard zones

Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Guard zones for BR24 and HD Digital Radars

Mercury SmartCraft Integration

Feature Description Provides real time monitoring of Mercury Engine Data on HDS displays. Includes engine RPM, engine voltage, oil & water pressures, fuel flow, and more Benefits Eliminates the need for the consumer/ boat builder to install dedicated gauges to view this information View more information, faster than using standard gauges

Other Considerations/Equipment Requires separate purchase of SmartCraft Merc Monitor from Mercury
Accessibility Standard NMEA 2000 network setup and activation Some configuration may be required; auto-configuration option is available. More hands-on required for multiple engine set-ups. Info Screen to Display

Fuel Prices via Sirius Weather/Radio (US)

Feature Description Provides the consumer distance to and up-todate fuel pricing information for fuel stations nearest his current location. User can specify search radius.

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. Aid to vessel positioning. 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. Default value remains on. 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. Default for this setting is OFF (needs to be enabled) Default level for trigger is set at 11 V. Accessibility Menu/Menu/Alarms/Settings

Phantom LORAN
Feature Description Translates LORAN coordinates into traditional L/L coordinates. Benefits Allows consumer with log book of LORAN coordinates to enter these coordinates into HDS system as you would use any standard coordinate system. Other Considerations/Equipment None Accessibility Menu/Menu/Navigation

XTF Support for Structure

Feature Description Allows StructureScan users to output log information in alternative file format. Benefits Many 3rd party applications support XTF file input to aid users in post processing of Side scan sonar data. Other Considerations/Equipment Requires StructureScan capability. Accessibility StructureScan/Log Sonar

Night operation in 2D mode

Enhancement Night mode operation in 2D provides change in mapping palette. 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. Accessibility Menu/Menu/Vessels/Icon Filters