HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... possible half and half split combinations 2. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in one of two ways 1. Split screens can be provided with the use of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? User defined splits can be done in...the head unit, eliminating the need to split. Other than a regular Gen2? You will then be created HDS Gen2 Touch is a G2T different than the touch screen there are several differences between the HDS Gen2 and the HDS Gen2 Touch lines. 1. Press and hold the icon you would like to mount ...
... possible half and half split combinations 2. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in one of two ways 1. Split screens can be provided with the use of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? User defined splits can be done in...the head unit, eliminating the need to split. Other than a regular Gen2? You will then be created HDS Gen2 Touch is a G2T different than the touch screen there are several differences between the HDS Gen2 and the HDS Gen2 Touch lines. 1. Press and hold the icon you would like to mount ...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... not need to be taken to a 9 point calibration screen. Screenshots are detected a menu option will appear to change the Source. In order to take a screenshot? How do I select different structure sources? You will be .... Simply tap this should your screen need to re-calibrate the screen? How do I take one just press the power and pages keys at the same time. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. How often do we need to be saved to the HDS unit's hard drive. Are their...
... not need to be taken to a 9 point calibration screen. Screenshots are detected a menu option will appear to change the Source. In order to take a screenshot? How do I select different structure sources? You will be .... Simply tap this should your screen need to re-calibrate the screen? How do I take one just press the power and pages keys at the same time. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. How often do we need to be saved to the HDS unit's hard drive. Are their...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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You will see exactly where the cursor is and helps perfect placement. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. How do I change the Sonar color palette? What is Cursor Assist Mode. This is cursor assist mode? It allows you to see an option for Palette, press and choose the color palette you will notice the crosshair turns into a circle located just above your finger on the screen. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger.
You will see exactly where the cursor is and helps perfect placement. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. How do I change the Sonar color palette? What is Cursor Assist Mode. This is cursor assist mode? It allows you to see an option for Palette, press and choose the color palette you will notice the crosshair turns into a circle located just above your finger on the screen. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger.
Installation Manual
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... 22 NMEA 2000 device connection 24 NMEA 0183 device connection 25 Video In 25 Connecting video sources 26 Software setup 26 Sonar installation settings 28 Touch Screen Calibration 28 Software upgrades 29 Dimensional drawings 29 HDS 7 Gen2 Touch 29 HDS 9 Gen2 Touch 29 HDS 12 Gen2 Touch 4 | controls 8 Rear - Contents 6 HDS Gen2 Touch overview 7 Front -
... 22 NMEA 2000 device connection 24 NMEA 0183 device connection 25 Video In 25 Connecting video sources 26 Software setup 26 Sonar installation settings 28 Touch Screen Calibration 28 Software upgrades 29 Dimensional drawings 29 HDS 7 Gen2 Touch 29 HDS 9 Gen2 Touch 29 HDS 12 Gen2 Touch 4 | controls 8 Rear - Contents 6 HDS Gen2 Touch overview 7 Front -
Installation Manual
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... sunlight. An external GPS source may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous protectiles. Lowrance displays are viewable in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. If bracket mounting the display, .... Leave sufficient clearance to eyes, skin, and lungs. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. ear muffs, protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask. Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure ...displays, ensure appropriate safety equipment is required. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11
... sunlight. An external GPS source may exceed safe noise levels, and can cast off dangerous protectiles. Lowrance displays are viewable in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. If bracket mounting the display, .... Leave sufficient clearance to eyes, skin, and lungs. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. ear muffs, protective glasses, gloves and a dust mask. Before cutting a hole in a panel, make sure ...displays, ensure appropriate safety equipment is required. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11
Installation Manual
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... the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual If performance does not improve with speed, it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the boat. Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor...
... the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual If performance does not improve with speed, it may be seeing cavitation caused by the trailing edge of the boat. Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor...
Installation Manual
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... unit on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual www.lowrance.com An SD card and SD reader/writer are provided on 3. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are required for this unit will return to normal application screen Software upgrades The latest software for download from it...
... unit on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual www.lowrance.com An SD card and SD reader/writer are provided on 3. Detailed instructions for how to install the software are required for this unit will return to normal application screen Software upgrades The latest software for download from it...
Installation Manual
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...HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Multi Function Display Display Display resolution Display type Display brightness Touch screen Power Power supply Power consumption Technical / Environmental Housing Temperature Waterproof standard Declaration of conformity Interface Ethernet NMEA2000 Video input Data card slot Other Weight (display only) Pack dimensions (L x W x H) Pack weight Echo sounder Sonar frequency Sonar output power HDS-7 HDS-9 HDS...Plastic -15° C to + 55° C (+5° F to specifications: www.lowrance.com max) 15.6 W (1.2 A @ 13 V DC) 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min -
...HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Multi Function Display Display Display resolution Display type Display brightness Touch screen Power Power supply Power consumption Technical / Environmental Housing Temperature Waterproof standard Declaration of conformity Interface Ethernet NMEA2000 Video input Data card slot Other Weight (display only) Pack dimensions (L x W x H) Pack weight Echo sounder Sonar frequency Sonar output power HDS-7 HDS-9 HDS...Plastic -15° C to + 55° C (+5° F to specifications: www.lowrance.com max) 15.6 W (1.2 A @ 13 V DC) 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min -
Quick Guide
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.... A short press displays the home screen. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man Overboard waypoint at the vessel's position 6 Power key. Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No...
.... A short press displays the home screen. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man Overboard waypoint at the vessel's position 6 Power key. Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No...
Quick Guide
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... available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units. Tap an icon to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Device configuration The device configuration dialog appears when you select Maybe later. No. Tap Close to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. Tap an icon to see the full menu. 5 Back. Tap to view a page full screen. You...
... available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units. Tap an icon to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Device configuration The device configuration dialog appears when you select Maybe later. No. Tap Close to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. Tap an icon to see the full menu. 5 Back. Tap to view a page full screen. You...
Quick Guide
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Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Saving a Man Overboard waypoint + Using the cursor Tap the screen to remove the cursor from the page. Tap Clear Cursor to activate the cursor. The selection tool will appear above your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to pan the screen. Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger. Drag your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode.
Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Saving a Man Overboard waypoint + Using the cursor Tap the screen to remove the cursor from the page. Tap Clear Cursor to activate the cursor. The selection tool will appear above your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to pan the screen. Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger. Drag your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode.
Quick Guide
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... the Waypoint key during power on, until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Viewing sonar history You can view sonar history by activating the cursor and then dragging your touch, you need to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* After successful calibration the...
... the Waypoint key during power on, until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Viewing sonar history You can view sonar history by activating the cursor and then dragging your touch, you need to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* After successful calibration the...
Operation Manual
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... calibration If your screen is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your touch, you need to Market 2 (RTM2). Important text that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/Video-Library/. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to calibrate...
... calibration If your screen is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your touch, you need to Market 2 (RTM2). Important text that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/Video-Library/. About this manual This manual is a reference guide for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to calibrate...
Operation Manual
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Contents 7 Introduction 7 HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 8 The HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 9 Basic operation 9 The power key 9 First time startup 9 Using the touchscreen 10 Menus 12 Dialog boxes 13 Positioning a Man Overboard waypoint 14 Screen capture 15 Pages 15 Page overview 15 Selecting pages, quick splits 16 Selecting Active panel 16 Customizing pages 18 Data Overlay... options 26 Chart overlay 27 Chart Settings 28 Navionics chart options 31 Navionics settings 32 Waypoints, routes & trails 32 The waypoints, route and trails screens 34 Routes 36 Trails Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 3
Contents 7 Introduction 7 HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 8 The HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 9 Basic operation 9 The power key 9 First time startup 9 Using the touchscreen 10 Menus 12 Dialog boxes 13 Positioning a Man Overboard waypoint 14 Screen capture 15 Pages 15 Page overview 15 Selecting pages, quick splits 16 Selecting Active panel 16 Customizing pages 18 Data Overlay... options 26 Chart overlay 27 Chart Settings 28 Navionics chart options 31 Navionics settings 32 Waypoints, routes & trails 32 The waypoints, route and trails screens 34 Routes 36 Trails Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 3
Operation Manual
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... home screen. A simultaneous press on both keys will position a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel's position. 6 Power key A long press turns the unit ON/OFF. 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart, radar and sonar pages. A short press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
... home screen. A simultaneous press on both keys will position a Man Overboard (MOB) waypoint at the vessel's position. 6 Power key A long press turns the unit ON/OFF. 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart, radar and sonar pages. A short press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
Operation Manual
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... the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Press and hold a page icon to view quick split combo page options. 4 More Tap to see the full menu. 5 Back button Tap to exit the home screen and return to view the page full screen. The radar option will only be shown when the...
... the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Press and hold a page icon to view quick split combo page options. 4 More Tap to see the full menu. 5 Back button Tap to exit the home screen and return to view the page full screen. The radar option will only be shown when the...
Operation Manual
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...any direction) Pan sonar history (horizontal movement) Move cursor • • • Toggle menu Menus Menus are on the right side of the screen. Page menus can be hidden to allow pages to hide the menu. ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the... cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by tapping the selected item. You select a menu item and toggle on/off menu check boxes by dragging your finger on page menus will be displayed full screen. Drop-down menu items are selected by tapping...
...any direction) Pan sonar history (horizontal movement) Move cursor • • • Toggle menu Menus Menus are on the right side of the screen. Page menus can be hidden to allow pages to hide the menu. ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the... cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by tapping the selected item. You select a menu item and toggle on/off menu check boxes by dragging your finger on page menus will be displayed full screen. Drop-down menu items are selected by tapping...
Operation Manual
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Page menu Hiding page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu. To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 Back button You can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button.
Page menu Hiding page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu. To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 Back button You can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button.
Operation Manual
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...can access the settings dialog for entering user information in a dialog box by tapping the virtual keys. 12 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Some dialog listings might extend beyond the screen area. A virtual keyboard is closed by dragging the list. Settings dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected ...automatically be displayed when required for each operation mode from the hidden system menu or from the Utilities panel on the home screen. A dialog is operated by tapping the screen. Dialog boxes You select entry fields and keys in dialogs.
...can access the settings dialog for entering user information in a dialog box by tapping the virtual keys. 12 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Some dialog listings might extend beyond the screen area. A virtual keyboard is closed by dragging the list. Settings dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected ...automatically be displayed when required for each operation mode from the hidden system menu or from the Utilities panel on the home screen. A dialog is operated by tapping the screen. Dialog boxes You select entry fields and keys in dialogs.
Operation Manual
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Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. On the Chart page, tap Restore cursor to display the cursor in any page. Panning You can position a ...; the unit displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 To remove the cursor and cursor window from the page, tap the Clear cursor button. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by default not shown on the chart, sonar, structure and radar pages. Tap...
Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. On the Chart page, tap Restore cursor to display the cursor in any page. Panning You can position a ...; the unit displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 To remove the cursor and cursor window from the page, tap the Clear cursor button. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by default not shown on the chart, sonar, structure and radar pages. Tap...