Garmin LiveScope™ Plus LVS34

Features

Overview: The Garmin LVS34 LiveScope™ Sonar Transducer is an add-on accessory for select GPSMAP and ECHOMAP Plus chartplotters. This package includes the transducer only. A GLS 10 Sonar Module (not included) is required to supply power to the transducer, and feeds the sonar signals to your chartplotter (see note below). The slim-profile transducer is designed to install in a variety of ways to help you see live images of what is happening under the water up to 200 feet away from your boat. The LVS34 offers three LiveScope modes--Forward, Down, and Perspective. The transducer comes with 20 feet of cable, and mounting brackets and hardware.

Notes: To purchase the LVS34 transducer and the GLS 10 Sonar Module together, see the LiveScope Plus System Bundle. A compatible Garmin chartplotter is required to display the sonar views.

Compatibility: The LiveScope Plus System is compatible with the following Garmin chartplotters:

• EchoMAP™ UHD: 72cv, 72sv, 73cv, 73sv, 74cv, 74sv, 75cv, 75sv, 92sv, 93sv, 94sv, 95sv
• EchoMAP™ Ultra: 102sv, 106sv, 122sv, 126sv
• GPSMAP™: 1022, 1022xsv, 1042xsv, 1222, 1222 Plus, 1222 Touch, 1222xsv, 1222xsv Plus, 1222xsv Plus Bundle, 1222xsv Touch, 1223, 1223xsv, 1242 Plus, 1242 Touch, 1242xsv, 1242xsv Plus, 1242xsv Plus Bundle, 1242xsv Touch, 1243, 1243xsv, 722 Plus, 722xs Plus, 742 Plus, 742xs Plus, 742xs Plus Bundle, 743, 743xsv, 8410, 8410xsv, 8412, 8412xsv, 8416, 8416xsv, 8417 MFD, 8422 MFD, 8424 MFD, 8610, 8610xsv, 8612, 8612xsv, 8616, 8616xsv, 8617 MFD, 8622 MFD, 8624 MFD, 8700 Black Box, 922 Plus, 922xs Plus, 922xs Plus Bundle, 923, 923xsv, 942 Plus, 942xs Plus, 942xs Plus Bundle, 943, 943xsv
• Other: LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle, LiveScope Ice Fishing Bundle LI, LiveScope Plus Ice Fishing Bundle LI, Volvo Penta Glass Cockpit System

LiveScope Plus Sonar: LiveScope Plus sonar gives you a real-time, realistic view of what's in the water around, under, or in front of your boat. LiveScope Plus utilizes the latest technology to deliver better resolution with less noise and improved target separation. It has a built-in stabilization system for steadier images on your chartplotter screen, even when the water is choppy. You can choose from seven vivid color options to help you see the fish and underwater structure more clearly and with better contrast. LiveScope Plus sonar is effective whether your boat is moving or stationary. Other types of sonar require your boat to be moving, and show images of fish you have already passed over. LiveScope Plus sonar has a narrow 20° beam angle for crisp, improved resolution and clear images, out to 200 feet. The LVS34 offers the choice of three LiveScope Mode options:

• Forward Mode: LiveScope Forward Mode lets you see structure and fish ahead and around your boat. You can also see your lure, and how fish react to your lure. When the transducer is mounted for LiveScope Forward mode, it should be angled forward and slightly downward.
• Down Mode: LiveScope Down Mode shows moving sonar images below your boat, and allows you to pinpoint your targets' distance left or right and their depths. It is recommended for vertical fishing and jigging. For LiveScope Down mode, the transducer is mounted facing straight down.
• Perspective Mode: LiveScope Perspective Mode lets you see under the water with a view from your perspective above the water. The Perspective View is very useful for scouting and fishing in shallow water.

Mounting Options: The LiveScope system comes with the hardware for mounting the transducer in a variety of ways. The installation hardware is divided into bags labeled A through F, and the needed bags are listed in the Installation Instructions depending upon which mount type you choose. The transducer can be mounted to either the starboard or port side, with a perspective, forward, or downward view. The available mounting methods are as follows:

• Trolling Motor Barrel Mount: The Trolling Motor barrel mount provides the maximum unobstructed view of the sonar beam. The mount includes a hose clamp and bracket for installing the transducer directly to the side of trolling motor barrel. This is the preferred mounting method for the LiveScope Down mode, or if you plan to switch between the forward and down modes.
• Trolling Motor Shaft Mount: Mounting the transducer to the trolling motor shaft is the preferred method for the LiveScope Forward mode. It provides maximum separation between the motor and the transducer, which optimizes the performance of the magnetic compass function. The trolling motor shaft bracket features an 8° cant to reduce the effects of the trolling motor barrel interference with the transducer beam.
• Perspective Mount: The Perspective Mount provides a forward-looking view, and mounts to the trolling motor shaft. The bracket has an 11° angle to allow the extension arm to transition between all three sonar views. Using the Perspective View bracket, the transducer can be used for perspective, downward, and forward views.
• Transom Mount: An optional transom mount bracket is available from Garmin for mounting the transducer to the transom.

Software Update: Before installing the LiveScope Plus system to your chartplotter, you may need to update your device's software. New chartplotter software is available on the Garmin website. If the chartplotter has Wi-Fi technology, you can update the software using the ActiveCaptain app (available for Android or Apple iOS devices). If it doesn't have Wi-Fi, you can download the new software to a memory card, or request a preloaded software memory card from Garmin support. Follow the instructions for updating the software for your device.

Compass Calibration: If you wish to use the magnetic compass feature, you must mount the transducer on the trolling motor shaft, and not on the motor itself to avoid magnetic interference. Once you have installed the transducer, you will need calibrate the compass. Failure to do so may cause errors in your boat's position and heading, and may prevent some map features to be unavailable. You should follow the procedure for calibrating the sonar on your chartplotter.

Maintenance: From time to time, you may need to clean the transducer if aquatic growth affects the device's performance. It can be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent. For severe growth, you can use a scouring pad or putty knife to remove it.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: Width 1.89", Height 3.038", Depth 6.387", Cable Length 20 feet
• Weight: 2 pounds 4.9 ounces w/cable
• Frequencies: From 530 to 1100 kHz
• Temperature Range: Operating: 32°F to 104°F; Storage: -40°F to 185°F
• Maximum Depth/Distance: 200 feet
• Field of View:
  • Front-to-Back: 135°
  • Side-to-Side: 20°