How do I receive my settings guide?

You’ll get it in three ways: On the Course Home page after checkout In a follow-up email From your Orders page when you log in

I downloaded the PDF on my iPhone, but I can’t find it. Where is it?

When you download a file on an iPhone, it usually saves to your Files app , not your Photos or Safari. Here’s how to find it: Open the Files app Tap “Browse” at the bottom Go to “Downloads” or tap “Recents” Your PDF should be there and can be opened, saved, or shared from that location Tip: You can also use the search bar in the Files app to look for the name of the file (e.g., “Humminbird Settings Guide”).

Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 Settings Guide

Name: Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 Transducer PDF Settings Guide
Brand: Fishfinder Coach
Price: 29.99 USD
Availability: InStock

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Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD settings guide cover for sonar, DownScan, and SideScan

$29.99

Trusted by over 4,000 anglers

For Lowrance HDS Pro and supported Simrad systems; NSS 4 sonar models connect directly, while NSX/NSS/NSO may require S3100/S3100H

Master 2D Sonar, DownScan, and SideScan

Settings that make your lure actually show up

Go from confusing menus to dialed-in settings

Instant PDF Delivery

Buy Once, lifetime updates included

Click the matching link below to identify your transducer and check unit compatibility.

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Trusted by over 4,000 anglers!

If you want to be better equipped to use your high dollar fish finder it is highly recommended that you let this man share his knowledge with…

Phillip Newcomb✓ Verified buyer

What a difference using this tutorial to clear up some of the issues I was having with my sonar units. I highly recommend using the program.

Chuck Blocker✓ Verified buyer

The instructions were clear and very easy to follow. It really helped me to understand the settings and what they do. I highly recommend it.

Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer

I got both and loved both great details and easy to understand! Great people to work with they answered every time quickly! Awesome thanks.

Danny Phillips✓ Verified buyer

Being frustrated with my electronics I turned to Fishfinder coach for very clear explanations of the screens and settings. Very helpful.

Jim Murray✓ Verified buyer

I was confused on how to down load and use. To my surprise I received a call and was walked through step by step great customer service.

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Full Boat Complete Bundle (FFS and 3-in-1 Settings Guides + Video Courses).

Don Douglass✓ Verified buyer

Helped me with my settings and fish ID. The very first time out after the vids I caught more fish.

Denis Hussin✓ Verified buyer

If you want to be better equipped to use your high dollar fish finder it is highly recommended that you let this man share his knowledge with…

Phillip Newcomb✓ Verified buyer

What a difference using this tutorial to clear up some of the issues I was having with my sonar units. I highly recommend using the program.

Chuck Blocker✓ Verified buyer

The instructions were clear and very easy to follow. It really helped me to understand the settings and what they do. I highly recommend it.

Robert Swann✓ Verified buyer

I got both and loved both great details and easy to understand! Great people to work with they answered every time quickly! Awesome thanks.

Danny Phillips✓ Verified buyer

Being frustrated with my electronics I turned to Fishfinder coach for very clear explanations of the screens and settings. Very helpful.

Jim Murray✓ Verified buyer

I was confused on how to down load and use. To my surprise I received a call and was walked through step by step great customer service.

James Lynch✓ Verified buyer

Full Boat Complete Bundle (FFS and 3-in-1 Settings Guides + Video Courses).

Don Douglass✓ Verified buyer

Helped me with my settings and fish ID. The very first time out after the vids I caught more fish.

Denis Hussin✓ Verified buyer

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Unlock the best settings for the shared Lowrance/Simrad Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 transducer.

This field-tested PDF guide shows you how to fine-tune sonar, DownScan, and SideScan for clear images and accurate target separation in real fishing conditions.

This guide is specifically for Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 hardware, not the standard non-HD Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer.

Compatibility

Lowrance HDS Pro supports Active Imaging HD directly. Supported Lowrance HDS Live, HDS Carbon, and Elite FS systems can use it through an S3100 sonar module.

A sonar-equipped Simrad NSS 4 can use Active Imaging HD directly. Supported Simrad NSX, NSS, and NSO systems may require an S3100 or S3100H sonar module. Compatibility depends on the installed transducer and sonar source.

What’s Covered

Sonar Settings: Identify fish targets and bottom hardness.
DownScan Settings: Improve structure and bait separation beneath the boat.
SideScan Settings: Maximize lateral coverage for brush, rocks, and fish.

Every setting has been tested across multiple lakes and water types for reliable, real-world results.

Why It Works

Trial-and-error is already done for you.
Get proven results instead of wasting weekends tweaking menus.
Use field-tested settings from real boats in real conditions.

Instant Delivery and Lifetime Access

Receive the PDF immediately after checkout, ready to download, print, or laminate. Free lifetime updates are included whenever relevant Lowrance or Simrad software changes affect the settings.

Perfect For

Anglers using Lowrance HDS Pro or a supported Simrad Active Imaging HD system who want clearer sonar, DownScan, and SideScan without endless trial and error.

What's Included?

Technical guide on installing an Active Target transducer with illustrations and text.

Installation Tips

Step-by-step instructions and tips to ensure proper installation, functionality, and elimination of interference.

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Lowrance / Simrad Sonar Settings

Traditional sonar provides a cone-shaped view beneath your boat, showing fish arches, structure, and bottom contours with enhanced detail for pinpoint accuracy.

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Lowrance / Simrad DownScan Settings

DownScan delivers a high-resolution, photo-like view of structure and fish directly beneath your boat, making it easy to identify targets and underwater features.

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Lowrance / Simrad SideScan Settings

SideScan offers crystal-clear, ultra-detailed views of structure and fish to both sides of your boat, perfect for scanning wide areas with unmatched precision.

Lowrance Active Imaging HD Quick Reference guide with Fishfinder Coach branding on a blue and gray background.

Optional: Active Imaging HD Quick Reference Sheet

Add a waterproof, laminated card with the key settings and on-the-water adjustments so you can fine-tune your sonar fast.

Compatible with Lowrance HDS Pro; sonar-equipped Simrad NSS 4 direct; supported NSX, NSS, and NSO systems may require S3100 or S3100H

Lowrance / Simrad

Settings that make your lure actually show up

I’ve spent years on the water rigorously testing Active Imaging HD transducers across various units and bodies of water, all to deliver the most effective settings for your setup.

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I’ve bought several programs from Hugh, and he always does an amazing job showing how to use electronics in a way that’s easy to understand. He’s quick to respond to any questions on his website and truly cares about helping people. Hugh is one of the kindest and most honest people I’ve ever met—always patient and hands-on. I highly recommend anything Hugh offers. So much money gets spent on equipment that’s hard to figure out, but Hugh explains everything clearly and makes learning enjoyable. You can tell he really loves what he does and wants others to feel confident using their devices.

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Unlock The Best Settings For Your Active Imaging HD Transducer

Unlock the full potential of your Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD transducer with our comprehensive Settings Guide.

This is a 29-page PDF Settings Guide available to you upon checkout.

PDF Settings Guide – Instant Delivery

You’ll get the Settings Guide PDF guide right after checkout. A download link will be emailed to you, and you can always access it from your account page or the Course Home page.

Quick Reference Sheet (optional)

The laminated quick reference sheet will be mailed to you through USPS.

Why not just learn it on Youtube?

Comprehensive and Structured Learning

Unlike YouTube, where information is scattered across various videos and channels, your course compiles everything in one place. The content is meticulously organized to provide a step-by-step learning experience, ensuring you don't miss any crucial information.

Expertise from a Professional

My livelihood depends on my expertise in fishfinders. I am on the water every day, constantly learning and refining my skills. Unlike many YouTube "experts," I have real-world experience and a proven track record in professional tournament fishing and guiding.

Reliable and Up-to-Date Information

YouTube content can quickly become outdated. Your course is regularly updated with the latest techniques and tips, ensuring that learners always have access to current information.

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AN INVESTMENT

Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD Setup = $1500 +

Why spend thousands on equipment and not have it performing its best? Our Settings Guide will maximize your Active Imaging HD's capabilities.

If You're Skeptical, Read This First

If your electronics were dialed in and you were happy with what you’re seeing, you wouldn’t still be searching for answers.

I know how this goes. You’ve already:

1) Spent serious money on your fishfinder

2) Tried tweaking settings but you’re still not confident

3) Watched YouTube after YouTube and every “expert” says something different

4) Seen perfect demo screenshots online but your screen doesn’t look like that on the water

That’s exactly why Fishfinder Coach exists.

I’m on the water every week, guiding and testing on Garmin, Lowrance, and Humminbird units in real conditions, not factory defaults.

If you're skeptical, good. You should be.
Just know this, every single review on this site came from someone who felt exactly like you do right now.

When your screen finally makes sense, that skepticism turns into confidence real quick.

See Real Results From Other Anglers

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ll get it in three ways:

On the Course Home page after checkout
In a follow-up email
From your Orders page when you log in

If you download it to your iPhone, it will show up in the "Files" app.

They are downloadable PDFs that show you exactly how to set up your fishfinder for the clearest, most effective sonar image possible, tailored for your specific brand and model.

Yes, as long as you use the same email you checked out with, your files will always be available in your account.

Absolutely. You can print the PDF at home for quick reference on the boat.

No, if you purchase the manual, you’ll already get the settings guide as part of it.
If you just want the settings section and not all the extra content, you can purchase the settings guide by itself.

When you download a file on an iPhone, it usually saves to your Files app, not your Photos or Safari.

Here’s how to find it:

Open the Files app
Tap “Browse” at the bottom
Go to “Downloads” or tap “Recents”
Your PDF should be there and can be opened, saved, or shared from that location

Tip: You can also use the search bar in the Files app to look for the name of the file (e.g., “Humminbird Settings Guide”).

Video courses are universal—not tied to a fishfinder brand, model, or transducer. They teach how to read and use each sonar type, and the same interpretation principles apply across brands. The courses cover general settings and what those settings change, but they do not provide exact transducer-specific settings.

PDF Settings Guides are matched to the transducer installed on your boat. They provide the exact settings or recommended ranges for that specific transducer.

We recommend the relevant bundle because it gives you both: the universal video course for reading and using sonar, and the transducer-specific PDF Settings Guide for exact settings.

Check out our bundles here for total mastery at a reduced price.

Lowrance HDS Pro supports Active Imaging HD directly; supported HDS Live, HDS Carbon, and Elite FS systems use an S3100 sonar module. A sonar-equipped Simrad NSS 4 can connect directly. Supported Simrad NSX, NSS, and NSO systems may require an S3100 or S3100H. Verify the installed transducer and sonar source rather than assuming universal Simrad compatibility.

Lowrance / Simrad Active Imaging HD 3-in-1 Transducer PDF Settings Guide