HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... two ways 1. User defined splits can be created Other than a regular Gen2? 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. You will then be provided with the use of an optional input cable) 3. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in (with all possible half and...
... two ways 1. User defined splits can be created Other than a regular Gen2? 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. You will then be provided with the use of an optional input cable) 3. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in (with all possible half and...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... just press the power and pages keys at the same time. Simply tap this should your screen need to be done? In order to cycle through the choices. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. You will be taken to change the Source. Just press and hold the... waypoint key during the power on process. How do I select different structure sources? A screenshot will then be saved to re-calibrate the screen? Are their certain conditions when this button to take a screenshot? How often do we need to the HDS unit's hard drive.
... just press the power and pages keys at the same time. Simply tap this should your screen need to be done? In order to cycle through the choices. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. You will be taken to change the Source. Just press and hold the... waypoint key during the power on process. How do I select different structure sources? A screenshot will then be saved to re-calibrate the screen? Are their certain conditions when this button to take a screenshot? How often do we need to the HDS unit's hard drive.
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. This is cursor assist mode? You will see exactly where the cursor is and helps perfect placement. What is Cursor Assist Mode. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger. 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. How do I change the Sonar color palette?
While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you would like. This is cursor assist mode? You will see exactly where the cursor is and helps perfect placement. What is Cursor Assist Mode. While using Sonar, Structure, or GPS mode, press and hold your finger. 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. How do I change the Sonar color palette?
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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...+131° F). Inadequate ventilation may cause irritation or damage to overheat. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. The dust from many materials commonly used , eg. If in a panel, make sure that the operator can cast off dangerous ... HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Do not mount any holes cut . If bracket mounting the display, choose an area where the display will not be submerged, or where it 's intended location to connect all of the cables. Leave sufficient clearance to ensure satisfactory reception. Lowrance ...
...+131° F). Inadequate ventilation may cause irritation or damage to overheat. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. The dust from many materials commonly used , eg. If in a panel, make sure that the operator can cast off dangerous ... HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Do not mount any holes cut . If bracket mounting the display, choose an area where the display will not be submerged, or where it 's intended location to connect all of the cables. Leave sufficient clearance to ensure satisfactory reception. Lowrance ...
Installation Manual
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... high it may be possible to the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Secure the cable to the hull at speed. Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving, which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative...
... high it may be possible to the transom of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Secure the cable to the hull at speed. Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving, which worsen with tilting, try adjusting the height of the transducer relative...
Installation Manual
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... available for download from it may be required to re-calibrate the touch screen due to apply calibration: 1. Touch crosshair shown on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Detailed instructions for this . After successful calibration the unit will be completed to electrical influences on the device from the Lowrance web site;
... available for download from it may be required to re-calibrate the touch screen due to apply calibration: 1. Touch crosshair shown on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Detailed instructions for this . After successful calibration the unit will be completed to electrical influences on the device from the Lowrance web site;
Installation Manual
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...SD (full size) 2 Port 2 Ports Micro-C (1) Composite video RCA - | 35 Specifications | 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...) 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min - max) 26 W (2.0 A @ 13 V DC) 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 -
...SD (full size) 2 Port 2 Ports Micro-C (1) Composite video RCA - | 35 Specifications | 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...) 12 V DC (10.8 - 17.0 V DC min - max) 26 W (2.0 A @ 13 V DC) 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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Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. long press opens Find menu. 4 Pages key. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. A short press opens the backlight/power dialog. Zoom key for light adjustment, night ...
Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. long press opens Find menu. 4 Pages key. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. Repeated short presses cycles through brightness levels. A short press opens the backlight/power dialog. Zoom key for light adjustment, night ...
Quick Guide
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Tap to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide No. It will cycle through favorite pages. 3 Main icons. Tap Close to see the full menu. 5 Back. Press and hold an icon to view a page full screen. Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will reappear ... and return to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. The homescreen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units. Description 1 Utilities panel. Tap an icon to previous active page 6 Local time. 7 Water depth. You can display Favorite pages,...
Tap to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide No. It will cycle through favorite pages. 3 Main icons. Tap Close to see the full menu. 5 Back. Press and hold an icon to view a page full screen. Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will reappear ... and return to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. The homescreen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units. Description 1 Utilities panel. Tap an icon to previous active page 6 Local time. 7 Water depth. You can display Favorite pages,...
Quick Guide
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Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to pan the screen. The selection tool will appear above your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode. Drag your finger. Saving a Man Overboard waypoint + Using the cursor Tap the screen to remove the cursor from the page. Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Tap Clear Cursor to activate the cursor.
Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to pan the screen. The selection tool will appear above your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode. Drag your finger. Saving a Man Overboard waypoint + Using the cursor Tap the screen to remove the cursor from the page. Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Tap Clear Cursor to activate the cursor.
Quick Guide
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... 3. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Turn the unit off 2. Touch crosshair shown on screen to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* Viewing sonar history You can view sonar history by activating the cursor and then dragging your touch, you need to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. After successful calibration the unit...
... 3. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Turn the unit off 2. Touch crosshair shown on screen to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* Viewing sonar history You can view sonar history by activating the cursor and then dragging your touch, you need to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. After successful calibration the unit...
Operation Manual
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...Such information is available from the reader is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. The software This manual is written for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to "Touchscreen Calibration" on release version. Refer to Market 2 (RTM2). It assumes that all equipment is installed and ...it is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your touch, you need to a comment or some important information. Touchscreen calibration If your screen is necessary to warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/...
...Such information is available from the reader is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. The software This manual is written for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to "Touchscreen Calibration" on release version. Refer to Market 2 (RTM2). It assumes that all equipment is installed and ...it is unresponsive to the touch, or the onscreen response does not align with your touch, you need to a comment or some important information. Touchscreen calibration If your screen is necessary to warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: www.lowrance.com/en-US/Support/...
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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... up the backlight and power dialog. A long press opens the Find menu. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen. 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...
... up the backlight and power dialog. A long press opens the Find menu. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen. 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...
Operation Manual
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...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 HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is connected to... a radar. 1 Utilities panel Tap an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel Used to display Favorite pages, save new Favorites or clear previously configured pages. 3 Pages Tap a page icon to the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
...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 HDS Gen2 Touch home screen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is connected to... a radar. 1 Utilities panel Tap an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel Used to display Favorite pages, save new Favorites or clear previously configured pages. 3 Pages Tap a page icon to the previous page. 6 Local time 7 Water depth 8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
Operation Manual
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... Page menus Page menus for each operation mode are used to operate the system and to be displayed full screen. You select a menu item and toggle on the right side of the screen. Operation Tap Press and hold Drag Menu/Dialogs Select/toggle item n/a Adjust slider value Scroll dialog Hide page menu... Menus Menus are on /off menu check boxes by dragging your finger on page menus will be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
... Page menus Page menus for each operation mode are used to operate the system and to be displayed full screen. You select a menu item and toggle on the right side of the screen. Operation Tap Press and hold Drag Menu/Dialogs Select/toggle item n/a Adjust slider value Scroll dialog Hide page menu... Menus Menus are on /off menu check boxes by dragging your finger on page menus will be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
Operation Manual
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Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Page menu Hiding page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu. Back button You can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button.
Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Page menu Hiding page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu. Back button You can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button.
Operation Manual
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... in a dialog box by tapping the virtual keys. 12 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and you scroll by tapping the Close button. A dialog is selected and highlighted. A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen. These dialogs will automatically be displayed when required for each operation...
... in a dialog box by tapping the virtual keys. 12 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and you scroll by tapping the Close button. A dialog is selected and highlighted. A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen. These dialogs will automatically be displayed when required for each operation...
Operation Manual
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On the Chart page, tap Restore cursor to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 The selection tool will appear above your current boat location and the cursor position. Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger.... are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is positioned at the cursor position. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by dragging your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. Panning You can position a Man Overboard waypoint at the cursor position and range and bearing...
On the Chart page, tap Restore cursor to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 The selection tool will appear above your current boat location and the cursor position. Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger.... are automatically performed: • a MOB waypoint is positioned at the cursor position. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by dragging your finger on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. Panning You can position a Man Overboard waypoint at the cursor position and range and bearing...
