HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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.... How do I hide the menu? The option for SonicHub/ LWX-1? To access, just swipe down or turned off . However, this menu auto mode can be found in this auto mode can be turned off altogether. Inside you will see the slider bar can be moved up or down on the Audio... bar for the Audio Bar can be biased up or down or in the hidden system menu. On HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan™ contrast is actually automatically adjusted...
.... How do I hide the menu? The option for SonicHub/ LWX-1? To access, just swipe down or turned off . However, this menu auto mode can be found in this auto mode can be turned off altogether. Inside you will see the slider bar can be moved up or down on the Audio... bar for the Audio Bar can be biased up or down or in the hidden system menu. On HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan™ contrast is actually automatically adjusted...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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How do I change the Sonar color palette? You will see exactly where the cursor is Cursor Assist Mode. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger. This is and helps perfect placement. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. 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. What is cursor assist mode?
How do I change the Sonar color palette? You will see exactly where the cursor is Cursor Assist Mode. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger. This is and helps perfect placement. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. 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. What is cursor assist mode?
Installation Manual
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Compliance Statements Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch: • meet the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 ...the interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more... information please refer to our website: www.lowrance.com Warning The user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...
Compliance Statements Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch: • meet the technical standards in accordance with Part 15.103 ...the interference will not occur in a particular installation. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more... information please refer to our website: www.lowrance.com Warning The user is no guarantee that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible...
Installation Manual
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... (+) DC with 24V DC systems. ! Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to turn electrical power off. Be sure that allows water to flow down into the connectors Don't route the data cables ...way that the voltage of 12 V DC, it is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 If power is not suited for use with the ... at the back to install and remove cables ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is compatible with the...
... (+) DC with 24V DC systems. ! Warning: The positive supply wire (red) should always be sure to turn electrical power off. Be sure that allows water to flow down into the connectors Don't route the data cables ...way that the voltage of 12 V DC, it is left on or turned on during the installation, fire, electrical shock, or other serious injury may occur. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 17 If power is not suited for use with the ... at the back to install and remove cables ! Warning: The HDS Gen2 Touch has a voltage rating of the power supply is compatible with the...
Installation Manual
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... following: • power into the system (Red and Black wires) • remote turn-on a common bus or to (-) DC. Connect Black to a single termination point. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual This means that the modules are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and... over voltage. They are turned on the moment the display is powered up. ¼¼ Note: Broadband...
... following: • power into the system (Red and Black wires) • remote turn-on a common bus or to (-) DC. Connect Black to a single termination point. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual This means that the modules are protected against reverse polarity, under voltage and... over voltage. They are turned on the moment the display is powered up. ¼¼ Note: Broadband...
Installation Manual
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...for sonar). Once inserted, turn locking collar to the Overview section of the 'Sonar' connector on all units. ¼¼ Note: Sonar data can only be inserted in to the socket labelled 'Structure' . see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual The 'Structure'...with the 7 pin blue connector can be plugged directly into the corresponding blue socket labeled 'Sonar'. Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location. Connector attached to the...
...for sonar). Once inserted, turn locking collar to the Overview section of the 'Sonar' connector on all units. ¼¼ Note: Sonar data can only be inserted in to the socket labelled 'Structure' . see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual The 'Structure'...with the 7 pin blue connector can be plugged directly into the corresponding blue socket labeled 'Sonar'. Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location. Connector attached to the...
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...: The majority of NMEA 0183 devices communicate at 38,400 baud. 24 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual AIS is a common exception, and normally transmits at 4,800 baud. Refer to 115,200 baud. The NMEA0183 sentences output can be individually turned on or off. The port can be set to different baud rates, up...
...: The majority of NMEA 0183 devices communicate at 38,400 baud. 24 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual AIS is a common exception, and normally transmits at 4,800 baud. Refer to 115,200 baud. The NMEA0183 sentences output can be individually turned on or off. The port can be set to different baud rates, up...
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... calibration utility screen comes up 4. Turn the unit off 2. Touch crosshair shown on 3. Hold the Waypoint key during power on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual After successful calibration the unit will be completed to electrical influences on the device from the Lowrance web site; Touch Screen Calibration In some cases...
... calibration utility screen comes up 4. Turn the unit off 2. Touch crosshair shown on 3. Hold the Waypoint key during power on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual After successful calibration the unit will be completed to electrical influences on the device from the Lowrance web site; Touch Screen Calibration In some cases...
Installation Manual
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...129808 Description ISO Acknowledgement Address Claim NMEA Group Function System Time Product Info Heading/Track Control Rudder Vessel Heading Rate of Turn Attitude Magnetic Variation Engine Parameters Rapid Update Engine Parameters Dynamic Transmission Parameters Dynamic AC Input Status Fluid Level DC Detailed ... Sats In View AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS Addressed Safety Related Message AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message DSC Call Information Supported data | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Rx Tx 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 11 11 11 1 1 1 1 11 11 ...
...129808 Description ISO Acknowledgement Address Claim NMEA Group Function System Time Product Info Heading/Track Control Rudder Vessel Heading Rate of Turn Attitude Magnetic Variation Engine Parameters Rapid Update Engine Parameters Dynamic Transmission Parameters Dynamic AC Input Status Fluid Level DC Detailed ... Sats In View AIS Class A Static and Voyage Related Data AIS Addressed Safety Related Message AIS Safety Related Broadcast Message DSC Call Information Supported data | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Rx Tx 11 11 11 11 11 11 1 11 1 1 11 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 11 11 1 11 11 11 1 1 1 1 11 11 ...
Quick Guide
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... favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. A short press displays the home screen. long press opens Find menu. 4 Pages key. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man...; A short press opens the backlight/power dialog. Zoom key for light adjustment, night mode and standby mode • Repeated presses: Toggle preset brightness levels Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No.
... favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. A short press displays the home screen. long press opens Find menu. 4 Pages key. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. The power button • Press and hold: • Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man...; A short press opens the backlight/power dialog. Zoom key for light adjustment, night mode and standby mode • Repeated presses: Toggle preset brightness levels Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No.
Quick Guide
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Operation mode settings menu System settings Data Overlay You can turn on/off viewing of overlay data and edit overlay data from the hidden system menu on any page. HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide | 5
Operation mode settings menu System settings Data Overlay You can turn on/off viewing of overlay data and edit overlay data from the hidden system menu on any page. HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide | 5
Quick Guide
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... off 2. After successful calibration the unit will return to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Touch crosshair shown on 3. Press and hold the Waypoint key, then turn the unit on screen to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your finger horizontally across the screen. Touchscreen calibration If your screen is ... on, until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. 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*
... off 2. After successful calibration the unit will return to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. Touch crosshair shown on 3. Press and hold the Waypoint key, then turn the unit on screen to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your finger horizontally across the screen. Touchscreen calibration If your screen is ... on, until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. 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*
Operation Manual
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...sonar history 45 Log sonar data 47 View 49 Measuring distance 50 Sonar settings 52 Installation settings 54 StructureScan HD™ 54 SideScan 55 DownScan 56 Zooming 56 Viewing StructureScan history 58 Log sonar 59 Stop sonar 59... Network StructureScan 59 Structure settings 60 StructureMap™ 60 Turning on StructureMap overlay 60 Selecting Structure Source 62 Structure options 63 Logging Structure data 64 Using StructureMaps with mapping..." units only) 68 The video page 68 Setting up the video page 4 | Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
...sonar history 45 Log sonar data 47 View 49 Measuring distance 50 Sonar settings 52 Installation settings 54 StructureScan HD™ 54 SideScan 55 DownScan 56 Zooming 56 Viewing StructureScan history 58 Log sonar 59 Stop sonar 59... Network StructureScan 59 Structure settings 60 StructureMap™ 60 Turning on StructureMap overlay 60 Selecting Structure Source 62 Structure options 63 Logging Structure data 64 Using StructureMaps with mapping..." units only) 68 The video page 68 Setting up the video page 4 | Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
Operation Manual
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...updates, transfer of user data and system backup. 3 Waypoint key A short press opens the waypoint menu. 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. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen... levels. 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. A long press opens the Find menu.
...updates, transfer of user data and system backup. 3 Waypoint key A short press opens the waypoint menu. 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. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen... levels. 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. A long press opens the Find menu.
Operation Manual
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...at the next restart if you start up the unit for touchscreen and keys are turned off is cancelled. First time startup The device configuration dialog appears when you select Maybe later. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 9 The Pages section later in the table. To switch from Standby mode to... about page-specific touchscreen operation. 2 Basic operation The power key • Press and hold: • Single press: • Repeated presses: Turn unit on the chart may be less visible when Night mode is selected! Tap Close to normal operation, press the power key.
...at the next restart if you start up the unit for touchscreen and keys are turned off is cancelled. First time startup The device configuration dialog appears when you select Maybe later. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 9 The Pages section later in the table. To switch from Standby mode to... about page-specific touchscreen operation. 2 Basic operation The power key • Press and hold: • Single press: • Repeated presses: Turn unit on the chart may be less visible when Night mode is selected! Tap Close to normal operation, press the power key.
Operation Manual
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... edit/add overlay data by accessing the hidden system menu from the Edit overlay configuration menu. 18 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap the data you to overlay 5. Tap Save Customizing overlay data You can turn on the page 6. You can toggle the overlay data type between an analog and digital display, select data size...
... edit/add overlay data by accessing the hidden system menu from the Edit overlay configuration menu. 18 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap the data you to overlay 5. Tap Save Customizing overlay data You can turn on the page 6. You can toggle the overlay data type between an analog and digital display, select data size...
Operation Manual
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... scale ¼¼ Note: You turn the optional images on the region. Without a heading sensor installed, the icon will include a question mark. Vessel symbol When a GPS and a suitable heading sensor are connected to land and other chart objects. Refer to use on the unit. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 19 Chart options depend on which...
... scale ¼¼ Note: You turn the optional images on the region. Without a heading sensor installed, the icon will include a question mark. Vessel symbol When a GPS and a suitable heading sensor are connected to land and other chart objects. Refer to use on the unit. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 19 Chart options depend on which...
Operation Manual
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Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on the chart by using the Zoom keys. Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction. You Zoom in to activate cursor ... of the map with more of waypoints. When the cursor is by tapping Goto cursor on the chart page. zoom out to zoom. 20 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Using the cursor on the chart page The cursor is active, the chart will be positioned at the vessel. Chart scale You zoom in /zoom...
Chart range scale and range rings interval (when turned on the chart by using the Zoom keys. Panning the chart You can move the chart in any direction. You Zoom in to activate cursor ... of the map with more of waypoints. When the cursor is by tapping Goto cursor on the chart page. zoom out to zoom. 20 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Using the cursor on the chart page The cursor is active, the chart will be positioned at the vessel. Chart scale You zoom in /zoom...
Operation Manual
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...North up You can search for vessels. Corresponds to the usual orientation of the map pins to search from the cursor position. Find You can turn off the measuring function by using the Find feature. ¼¼ Note: To measure distance from your vessel, tap the desired location on the... cursor position, and the distance will be listed in the info box. Drag one of nautical charts. 22 | North up Heading up Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Course up Displays the chart with a line drawn from the vessel center to that location will be shown in the info box in the lower...
...North up You can search for vessels. Corresponds to the usual orientation of the map pins to search from the cursor position. Find You can turn off the measuring function by using the Find feature. ¼¼ Note: To measure distance from your vessel, tap the desired location on the... cursor position, and the distance will be listed in the info box. Drag one of nautical charts. 22 | North up Heading up Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Course up Displays the chart with a line drawn from the vessel center to that location will be shown in the info box in the lower...
Operation Manual
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Displaying information about chart and chart objects When you want to see basic item information. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 25 Tap the onscreen basic information display or tap the Info button to view all available information for the item. ¼¼ Note: ... for navigation Full This is all available information for the chart in use Categories Insight charts includes several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you tap a chart item, a waypoint, a route or a target, basic information about the item will appear on...
Displaying information about chart and chart objects When you want to see basic item information. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 25 Tap the onscreen basic information display or tap the Info button to view all available information for the item. ¼¼ Note: ... for navigation Full This is all available information for the chart in use Categories Insight charts includes several categories and sub-categories that you can turn on/off individually depending on which information you tap a chart item, a waypoint, a route or a target, basic information about the item will appear on...