Lowrance HDS-12 LIVE w/Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transom Mount & C-MAP Pro Chart

Lowrance HDS-12 LIVE w/Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transom Mount & C-MAP Pro Chart Product Description

Discover Unmatched Fishfinding Power with the HDS-12 LIVE

Imagine pinpointing fish with crystal-clear detail, navigating unfamiliar waters effortlessly, and staying connected without missing a beat on your next outing. The Lowrance HDS-12 LIVE bundles all that into a powerhouse marine display, complete with the Active Imaging 3-in-1 transom mount transducer and preloaded C-MAP Pro charts. Trusted by tournament pros year after year, this setup transforms how serious anglers hunt their targets, blending cutting-edge sonar innovation with intuitive controls for real-world dominance on the water.

What sets it apart? It's not just about spotting fish—it's about understanding their behavior through advanced imaging that reveals structure, schools, and individual targets like never before. Whether you're chasing bass in shallow lakes or tracking pelagics offshore, this system delivers actionable insights that turn good days into legendary ones.

Revolutionary Sonar Technologies for Precision Targeting

At the heart of the HDS-12 LIVE is the Active Imaging 3-in-1 transducer, fusing CHIRP sonar, SideScan, and DownScan Imaging into one versatile probe. This means broader coverage and sharper details without swapping gear. Spot baitfish schools hugging the bottom or hidden wrecks teeming with trophy fish—SideScan paints a panoramic view up to 300 feet per side, while DownScan delivers photo-like clarity straight down.

• FishReveal Smart Target View: Merges CHIRP sonar returns with DownScan imagery on a single screen, making fish stand out against clutter for effortless identification.
• StructureScan 3D Ready: Adds depth to your scans, helping you interpret underwater topography like a pro surveyor.
• ActiveTarget Live Sonar Compatible: Watch fish react in real-time to your lure—perfect for fine-tuning presentations during critical moments.
• Dual-Channel CHIRP: Simultaneous high and low frequencies cover more water column, revealing thermoclines and bait balls missed by single-band systems.

Pro tip: Pair it with Live Network Sonar across multiple units to blanket vast areas, marking hotspots collaboratively on big-water adventures.

SolarMAX HD Display: Visibility in Any Conditions

The 12-inch SolarMAX HD IPS touchscreen boasts 1200 nits of brightness, ensuring vivid colors and razor-sharp 1280x800 resolution even under blazing sun or through polarized shades. Wide 80-degree viewing angles from all sides mean your crew stays informed without crowding the helm.

Keypad + multi-touch interface offers glove-friendly precision, with six-panel split-screening to monitor sonar, charts, and radar simultaneously. The quad-core processor powers lag-free performance, fastest chart redraws, and seamless sonar updates—keeping you ahead of the action.

Superior Navigation with C-MAP Pro Integration

Preloaded C-MAP Pro charts cover thousands of U.S. lakes with 1-foot contours, plus coastal waters for versatile use. Genesis Live onscreen mapping lets you create custom HD maps in real-time from your sonar data. Easy Routing and Autorouting auto-plot safe paths around hazards, saving hours on trip planning.

• Built-in GPS for precise waypoint marking and hot-spot returns.
• Heat Map tracks temperature shifts to zero in on feeding zones.
• Enhanced Surface Clutter rejection reveals topwater strikes clearly.

For offshore runs, upgrade-ready compatibility with premium cartography ensures you're always charted for success.

Seamless Connectivity and Boat Integration

Stay wired or wireless: NMEA 2000, Ethernet, Bluetooth, and Wi-Fi link everything from Ghost trolling motors to Power-Pole anchors. Control Outboard Pilot or Xi5 motors via SmartSteer. Smartphone notifications keep you looped in, while LiveCast mirrors your phone's video, maps, or data right on the display.

Rugged IPX7 waterproofing, 12V power (10-17V range), and microSD slots for waypoints, software updates, and recordings make it tour-ready. Operating from 5°F to 131°F, it's built for extreme environments.

Versatile Mounting and Real-World Durability

Flush or gimbal mount options fit any console. At just 6.5 pounds, it's helm-friendly without sacrificing power. Compass-safe to 12 inches, it integrates cleanly with electronics suites. Quick-access controls and programmable keys streamline workflows for high-stakes fishing.

Technical Specifications Overview

Specification	Details
Display	12" IPS LCD, 1280x800, 1200 nits
Sonar	Active Imaging 3-in-1 (CHIRP/Side/DownScan)
Connectivity	NMEA 2000, Ethernet (2 ports), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Power	12V DC, 5A fuse
Waterproof	IPX7
Storage	2x microSD slots

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Active Imaging 3-in-1 superior for fishfinding?

It combines CHIRP for deep-water precision, SideScan for wide-area sweeps, and DownScan for high-res bottom detail in one transducer, giving you comprehensive coverage without compromises.

Is the HDS-12 LIVE suitable for both freshwater and saltwater fishing?

Absolutely—preloaded C-MAP Pro charts handle inland lakes with 1-foot contours and coastal/offshore waters, backed by rugged waterproofing for any environment.

Can I control my trolling motor from the display?

Yes, via SmartSteer for Ghost or Xi5 motors, plus touchscreen integration for Power-Pole anchors and Outboard Pilot—streamlining boat handling.

How does FishReveal improve target separation?

By overlaying CHIRP sonar arcs on DownScan images, it highlights fish in bold colors against structure, reducing guesswork in thick cover.

Does it support networking multiple units?

Yes, Ethernet and NMEA 2000 enable sharing sonar, charts, and radar data across a boat-wide network for full coverage.

What's the viewing experience like in bright sunlight?

SolarMAX HD delivers over 1200 nits with anti-glare, visible through polarized sunglasses from any angle—ideal for open-deck boats.

Elevate Your Angling Game Today

From dawn patrols to dusk derbies, the Lowrance HDS-12 LIVE with Active Imaging 3-in-1 and C-MAP Pro equips you with pro-level tools for consistent success. It's more than electronics—it's your competitive edge on the water.

Rig your boat with an HDS LIVE 12 and get access to the full lineup of Lowrance (R) fish-finding technology including preloaded C-MAP (R) Contour Plus mapping and integrated support for high-resolution ActiveTarget ™ Live Sonar, Active Imaging ™ 3-in-1 with Lowrance CHIRP, SideScan/DownScan Imaging ™, FishReveal ™ and the Ghost (R) Trolling Motor.

Lowrance Electronics 0014428001 Attributes

• Display Size: 12 Inch LCD
• Display Resolution: 1280 X 800 Pixels
• Sonar Compatibility: Active-Imaging 3-In-1 Sonar (CHIRP/SideScan/DownScan)
• With Built-In GPS: Yes
• Mount Type: Dash Flush Mount/ Gimbal Bracket Mount
• Used To: To Find Fish, Mark And Return To Hot Spots, Docks And Ramps
• Interface: Keypad
• Waterproof: IPX7 Rating Waterproof
• Power Supply Voltage: 12 Volt
• Weight: 6.5 Pound
• Screen Brightness: 1200 Nits
• Viewing Angle: 80 Degree Top/ Bottom, 80 Degree Left/ Right
• SD Card Storage: Micro SD Card
• Fuse Rating: 5 Amp
• Operating Temperature Range: 5 To 131 Degree Fahrenheit
• Compass Safe: 12 Inch
• Cartography Included: C-MAP US Enhanced Basemap (AMER Models), C-MAP World Background (Row Models), Navionics Basemap

Lowrance Electronics 0014428001 Features & Benefits

• Fish Are Easier To Find And Easier To Identify With FishReveal, Which Combines On One Screen The Proven Performance Of Lowrance Chirp Sonar
• High-Resolution SolarMax ™ HD IPS Touchscreen Viewable At Extreme Angles And Through Polarized Lenses, Supports Six-Panel Split-Screen
• High-Resolution ActiveTarget ™ Live Sonar Ready
• Active Imaging ™ 3-In-1 Ready Lowrance CHIRP, SideScan, DownScan Imaging
• Features StructureScan ® 3D ready
• Larger Programmable Keys
• Touchscreen Control Of Power-Pole ® Anchors, Lowrance Outboard Pilot And Ghost ® Trolling Motor
• NMEA 2000 ®, Wireless, Bluetooth ® And LiveCast Connectivity Plus Smartphone Notifications
• Limited 1 Year Warranty

Lowrance Electronics 0014428001 Installation Instructions

• HDS-Live_IM_EN_988-12076-002_w.pdf
• Yamaha_CL_CLP_NOS_INTERGRATION_IG_988-12016-001.pdf

Lowrance Electronics 0014428001 Technical Bulletins

• Yamaha_CL_CLP_NOS_INTERGRATION_IG_988-12016-001.pdf
• HDS-Live_QG_01_EN_988-12074-001_w.pdf
• HDS-Live_OM_EN_988-12063-001_w.pdf
• HDS-Live_12_MT_988-12089-002_w.pdf
• HDS-Series_22-1_ADD_EN_988-13011-001_w.pdf

HDS-12 LIVE with Active Imaging 3-in-1 Transom Mount & C-MAP Pro Chart

Year after year, more fishing tour pros use HDS than all other fishfinder brands combined. HDS LIVE is poised to carry on that tradition behind premium performance and the best collection of innovative sonar features available – from new Active Imaging™ and StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging to FishReveal™ and LiveSight™ real-time sonar – you will experience a new level of fishfinding performance with HDS LIVE. 

Navigating to your favorite fishing spot or finding a new one has never been easier, behind the best suite of navigation features ever built into the HDS Live display -- including preloaded C-MAP® US Enhanced mapping with 1-foot contours on 4,000-plus lakes, C-MAP® Easy Routing, Navionics® Autorouting and C-MAP Genesis Live mapping. 

HDS LIVE also simplifies your time on the water with onscreen text messages and call notifications, as well as LiveCast™ smartphone connection, which allows you to display video, Google Maps and fishing data on your fishfinder display.                                                           

Featuring a high-resolution, SolarMAX™ HD screen, HDS LIVE provides industry-leading images that are always easy to see – from any angle, in direct sunlight or even through polarized sunglasses.

HDS LIVE delivers powerful fishfinding sonar with a high-performance quad-core processor that produces the smoothest, lag-free operation, the most responsive touchscreen performance, and the fastest chart redraws and sonar updates.

Key Features:

• Active Imaging™ 3-in-1 (CHIRP/SideScan/DownScan)
• LiveSight™ real-time sonar compatible
• Smartphone notifications
• C-MAP Genesis Live onscreen mapping
• StructureScan® 3D with Active Imaging enhancements
• High-performance quad-core processor
• FishReveal Smart Target View
• Full high-definition HDS SolarMAX™ HD multi-touch screen with the widest range of viewing angles – viewable even through polarized sunglasses
• Preloaded high-detail C-MAP® US Enhanced charts with 1-foot contours on 4,000-plus lakes
• C-MAP Easy Routing, Navionics Autorouting capability
• Dual-Channel CHIRP – dual sonar-range coverage from the same transducer
• Live Network Sonar – cover more water and mark fish targets more clearly from a network of CHIRP sonar transducers
• Wireless and Bluetooth® connectivity
• Heat Map feature allows anglers to see trends in water temperature changes to quickly target key fishing areas
• Enhanced Surface Clarity lets you see more fish targets near the surface
• Quick Access Control Bar provides one–touch access to system controls
• Built-in CHIRP and Broadband Sounder™
• SmartSteer™ control for Xi5 Trolling Motor and Outboard Pilot
• Radar and SonicHub®2 audio server connectivity
• NMEA 2000® engine support
• Optional mapping upgrades include C-MAP, Navionics® and more

With Lowrance HDS Live Fish Finder, you can fish like never before! The most popular fish finder on the professional track has a stylish design and an incredibly fast processor, which can take you to a higher level of fish finder performance. Active imaging sonar provides excellent clarity and can provide the highest resolution images of fish and buildings over long distances. With LiveSight sonar, you can watch the fish's reaction to the bait to understand how it works and what to do next. Turn all your fishing into visual fishing! Lowrance HDS Live Fish Finder is pre-installed with C-MAP Genesis Live, which allows you to update the map of your favorite fishing spots in real time. It is easy to find sewers, fortresses, ditches and other places that like to hide fish. With all these fish finder, it is almost impossible for your fish to escape the gaze.

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