HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... on the back, as well as supporting video in (with all possible half and half split combinations 2. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in one of two ways 1. HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ How is capable of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? Split screens can be done in the head unit...
... on the back, as well as supporting video in (with all possible half and half split combinations 2. HDS Gen2 Touch features an incorporated StructureScan™ module in one of two ways 1. HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ How is capable of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? Split screens can be done in the head unit...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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..., just swipe down on the Audio bar for the Audio Bar can be biased up or down or turned off . How do I adjust the StructureScan ™ contrast? On HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan™ contrast is actually automatically adjusted. To adjust, switch to the right. In the center you will find the option Audio bar. How...
..., just swipe down on the Audio bar for the Audio Bar can be biased up or down or turned off . How do I adjust the StructureScan ™ contrast? On HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan™ contrast is actually automatically adjusted. To adjust, switch to the right. In the center you will find the option Audio bar. How...
Installation Manual
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...being used under license. • 'HDS', 'StructureScan', 'Navico', 'Lowrance', 'SonicHub', 'SimNet' and 'Skimmer' are trademarks of Navico, registered in the US and other countries and is available from the reader is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch system. Trademarks • 'NMEA .... ! Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of Navico. | 3 The manual does not...
...being used under license. • 'HDS', 'StructureScan', 'Navico', 'Lowrance', 'SonicHub', 'SimNet' and 'Skimmer' are trademarks of Navico, registered in the US and other countries and is available from the reader is a reference guide for installing the Lowrance HDS-7, HDS-9, and HDS-12 Gen2 Touch system. Trademarks • 'NMEA .... ! Warning: Used when it is necessary to warn personnel that requires special attention from our web site: http://www.lowrance.com/Support/Library/ Important text that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of Navico. | 3 The manual does not...
Installation Manual
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two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan - connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - Rear - also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet -
two ports on HDS-9 & 12, one on 7 5 NMEA 2000 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch overview | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual connectors A B 1 2 3445 451 2 3 A HDS-9 & 12 connector arrangement B HDS-7 connector arrangement 1 Sonar 2 StructureScan - connects to LSS-2 HD Transducer 3 Power - Rear - also video for HDS-9 & 12, with optional adaptor 4 Ethernet -
Installation Manual
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... may be powered by a 12 V DC system. The plug of Navico modules such as SonicHub, StructureScan, and Broadband radar. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual For connection, simply combine all yellow wires on for certain Navico expansion modules (Yellow wire) 18... | 4 1 2 3 5 6 _+ 1 HDS display rear (9 & 12 connector arrangement shown) 2 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red) ...
... may be powered by a 12 V DC system. The plug of Navico modules such as SonicHub, StructureScan, and Broadband radar. Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual For connection, simply combine all yellow wires on for certain Navico expansion modules (Yellow wire) 18... | 4 1 2 3 5 6 _+ 1 HDS display rear (9 & 12 connector arrangement shown) 2 Power cable 3 12 V negative wire (black) 4 12 V positive wire (red) ...
Installation Manual
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... blue socket labeled 'Sonar'. The 9 pin black structure scan connector can be plugged in same location on the HDS-7 display as the BSM-2 or another sonar capable Navico display connected via ethernet. ¼¼ Note: While made for LSS...-1 transducers through use of this manual, or embossed labeling on the HDS-9 and 12 displays (shown above). see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location....
... blue socket labeled 'Sonar'. The 9 pin black structure scan connector can be plugged in same location on the HDS-7 display as the BSM-2 or another sonar capable Navico display connected via ethernet. ¼¼ Note: While made for LSS...-1 transducers through use of this manual, or embossed labeling on the HDS-9 and 12 displays (shown above). see page 30. 20 | Wiring | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Transducer connection All Combo HDS Gen2 Touch displays have internal Broadband and StructureScan sonar (chart only units require an external module for connector location....
Installation Manual
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LSS-2 HDS SKIMMER 20 FT STRUCTURESCAN HD 001 SKIMMR XDCR LSS-2 Accessories | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 8 30 | Accessories Refer to website for latest accessories: www.lowrance.com NMEA 2000 Part number 000-0124-69 000-0119-88 000-0127-53 000-0119-86 000-0119-83 000-0120-39 000-0120-...
LSS-2 HDS SKIMMER 20 FT STRUCTURESCAN HD 001 SKIMMR XDCR LSS-2 Accessories | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual 8 30 | Accessories Refer to website for latest accessories: www.lowrance.com NMEA 2000 Part number 000-0124-69 000-0119-88 000-0127-53 000-0119-86 000-0119-83 000-0120-39 000-0120-...
Operation Manual
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... 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... The dashboards 66 Customizing the Instrument panel 68 Using Video (9" and 12" units only) 68 The video page 68 Setting up the video page 4 | Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
... 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... The dashboards 66 Customizing the Instrument panel 68 Using Video (9" and 12" units only) 68 The video page 68 Setting up the video page 4 | Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch
Operation Manual
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...log on a normal sonar image. Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per seconds that are saved in this section. 46 | Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Log all channels, logs are to using lower byte settings. Recording symbol Logging message Viewing recorded sonar data Stored sonar logs may be used when... will cause the recorded file to increase in size compared to be reviewed when selected. When logging all channels Logs Broadband and Structurescan sonar data simultaneously. More bytes yield better resolution, but will appear periodically at the bottom of .slg format.
...log on a normal sonar image. Bytes per sounding Select how many bytes per seconds that are saved in this section. 46 | Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Log all channels, logs are to using lower byte settings. Recording symbol Logging message Viewing recorded sonar data Stored sonar logs may be used when... will cause the recorded file to increase in size compared to be reviewed when selected. When logging all channels Logs Broadband and Structurescan sonar data simultaneously. More bytes yield better resolution, but will appear periodically at the bottom of .slg format.
Operation Manual
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... the bottom Water column between boat and the bottom Frequency 54 | Range scale Range keys Range scale StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The StructureScan page is accessed from the shortcut icon on the homescreen when the StructureScan transducer is connected. 8 StructureScan HD™ StructureScan HD™ uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of structure and fish directly...
... the bottom Water column between boat and the bottom Frequency 54 | Range scale Range keys Range scale StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The StructureScan page is accessed from the shortcut icon on the homescreen when the StructureScan transducer is connected. 8 StructureScan HD™ StructureScan HD™ uses high frequencies to provide a high resolution, picture-like image of structure and fish directly...
Operation Manual
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... elements from the vessel to activate cursor assist mode. When you tap the screen the cursor will be activated. StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 55 The left/right distance from the panel, press Clear cursor on the StructureScan page. Press and hold the screen to the cursor are shown at the cursor position, and the information... window and the history bar will appear. DownScan Data overlay Access hidden context menu Bottom Frequency Range scale Range keys Using the cursor on the StructureScan page The cursor is by default not shown on the...
... elements from the vessel to activate cursor assist mode. When you tap the screen the cursor will be activated. StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 55 The left/right distance from the panel, press Clear cursor on the StructureScan page. Press and hold the screen to the cursor are shown at the cursor position, and the information... window and the history bar will appear. DownScan Data overlay Access hidden context menu Bottom Frequency Range scale Range keys Using the cursor on the StructureScan page The cursor is by default not shown on the...
Operation Manual
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... on part of available sonar history. Goto cursor You can navigate to the cursor by tapping the screen and then tapping New waypoint on the StructureScan menu. With the cursor inactive, press the dedicated waypoint key to create the waypoint. When the cursor is a snapshot of the water column....at the cursor location. Tap Save on a SideScan image. The blue scroll bar shows the image you are accessed from the Advanced menu. 56 | StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Preview You can save a waypoint at the top of the screen on the right side of the structure page.
... on part of available sonar history. Goto cursor You can navigate to the cursor by tapping the screen and then tapping New waypoint on the StructureScan menu. With the cursor inactive, press the dedicated waypoint key to create the waypoint. When the cursor is a snapshot of the water column....at the cursor location. Tap Save on a SideScan image. The blue scroll bar shows the image you are accessed from the Advanced menu. 56 | StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Preview You can save a waypoint at the top of the screen on the right side of the structure page.
Operation Manual
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... The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. StructureScan™ menu When the cursor is active, some features on the StructureScan menu will be visible on the screen. When manually changing the range the upper ...depths. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can select between several preset range levels. StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 57 Advanced Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversion can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. Active cursor...
... The noise rejection option filters the signal interference and reduces on-screen clutter. StructureScan™ menu When the cursor is active, some features on the StructureScan menu will be visible on the screen. When manually changing the range the upper ...depths. Noise rejection Signal interference from bilge pumps, engine vibration and air bubbles can select between several preset range levels. StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 57 Advanced Surface clarity Wave action, boat wakes and temperature inversion can cause onscreen clutter near the surface. Active cursor...
Operation Manual
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... can record sonar data and save the file on to "Log sonar data" on page "Log sonar data" on page 45. View The StructureScan page can be made by tapping above or below the indicator. Preview You can turn off the downscan history preview, have it easier to estimate...to match the corresponding side of the screen, making it appear only when the cursor is active. For more information on page 51 . 58 | StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Flipping Left/Right image If required, the left/right Sidescanning images can be added as a DownScan image, left only, right only or left/right ...
... can record sonar data and save the file on to "Log sonar data" on page "Log sonar data" on page 45. View The StructureScan page can be made by tapping above or below the indicator. Preview You can turn off the downscan history preview, have it easier to estimate...to match the corresponding side of the screen, making it appear only when the cursor is active. For more information on page 51 . 58 | StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Flipping Left/Right image If required, the left/right Sidescanning images can be added as a DownScan image, left only, right only or left/right ...
Operation Manual
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...to measure a distance between transducers on the StructureScan image. When sonar is paused. ¼¼ Note: The Measure option will be recorded. Network StructureScan If you to use the same settings menu. Structure settings StructureScan and sonar use the measure function when the... cursor is easier to closely examine structure, precisely position a waypoint or stop interference between two elements on page 50 . StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 59 Pausing sonar You can select which unit will be the preferred data source. When sonar is also useful when ...
...to measure a distance between transducers on the StructureScan image. When sonar is paused. ¼¼ Note: The Measure option will be recorded. Network StructureScan If you to use the same settings menu. Structure settings StructureScan and sonar use the measure function when the... cursor is easier to closely examine structure, precisely position a waypoint or stop interference between two elements on page 50 . StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 59 Pausing sonar You can select which unit will be the preferred data source. When sonar is also useful when ...
Operation Manual
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... filters out undesired signals. Water column Turns on StructureMap (only applicable in Live mode). Frequency StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz has excellent resolution and greater range, while 800 kHz provides better ...StructureScan water column on /off Auto Range when recording a structure sonar log (.sl2). Contrast Adjusts the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen, making it easier to the large size of color and brightness are available. Palette Several display palettes with varying degrees of StructureMap StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
... filters out undesired signals. Water column Turns on StructureMap (only applicable in Live mode). Frequency StructureScan supports two frequencies. 455 kHz has excellent resolution and greater range, while 800 kHz provides better ...StructureScan water column on /off Auto Range when recording a structure sonar log (.sl2). Contrast Adjusts the brightness ratio between light and dark areas of the screen, making it easier to the large size of color and brightness are available. Palette Several display palettes with varying degrees of StructureMap StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch...
Operation Manual
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...the default Live mode, steer the boat over it. When conducting a side-by-side scan of taller structure (a wreck, etc) - StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 65 Scanning Fishing areas With the Structure Source set to maximize conversion accuracy. Scanning tips • To get a cleaner scan if you ... SD card and used on the SideScan. ¼¼ NOTE: Optimal speed for viewing or logging StructureMap data is disabled for the StructureScan module. don't drive over the desired location to quickly see what area each StructureMap file covers. Live mode is between 2-8 mph (3-...
...the default Live mode, steer the boat over it. When conducting a side-by-side scan of taller structure (a wreck, etc) - StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 65 Scanning Fishing areas With the Structure Source set to maximize conversion accuracy. Scanning tips • To get a cleaner scan if you ... SD card and used on the SideScan. ¼¼ NOTE: Optimal speed for viewing or logging StructureMap data is disabled for the StructureScan module. don't drive over the desired location to quickly see what area each StructureMap file covers. Live mode is between 2-8 mph (3-...
Operation Manual
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... 100 New 101 Remove 101 Renaming a data source 101 Device List Calibrating devices 102 Diagnostics 102 Ethernet 103 NMEA 0183 103 NMEA 2000 103 Network StructureScan 59 NMEA 0183 103 NMEA 2000 103 Radar Antenna height 93 Bearing alignment 93 Bearings 89 Compass 89 Dangerous vessels 91 EBL/VRM 85, 86... 83 Orientation 88 Overlay 92 Palette 88 Position 84 Radar status 93 Rain clutter 84 Range 82 Range offset 93 Range rings 83, 89 Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 129
... 100 New 101 Remove 101 Renaming a data source 101 Device List Calibrating devices 102 Diagnostics 102 Ethernet 103 NMEA 0183 103 NMEA 2000 103 Network StructureScan 59 NMEA 0183 103 NMEA 2000 103 Radar Antenna height 93 Bearing alignment 93 Bearings 89 Compass 89 Dangerous vessels 91 EBL/VRM 85, 86... 83 Orientation 88 Overlay 92 Palette 88 Position 84 Radar status 93 Rain clutter 84 Range 82 Range offset 93 Range rings 83, 89 Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 129
Operation Manual
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... Networking 50 Source 50 Noise rejection 45 Palettes 49 Pausing sonar 50 Ping speed 45 Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Range 44 Saving waypoints 42 Scroll speed 45 Sensitivity 46 Sonar source 50 Splitscreen 47 Stop sonar 50 Structurescan overlay 51 Surface clarity 45 Transducer type 53 Viewing history 43 Zoom bars 42 Steer page... fishing areas 65 Selecting source 60 Live mode 61 Saved mode 61 Sharing files 65 Transparency 62 Using with mapping cards 64 Water column 63 StructureScan HD Auto range 57 Contrast 58 DownScan 55 Flip left/right 58 Frequency 57 History preview 56, 58 Log sonar 58
... Networking 50 Source 50 Noise rejection 45 Palettes 49 Pausing sonar 50 Ping speed 45 Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Range 44 Saving waypoints 42 Scroll speed 45 Sensitivity 46 Sonar source 50 Splitscreen 47 Stop sonar 50 Structurescan overlay 51 Surface clarity 45 Transducer type 53 Viewing history 43 Zoom bars 42 Steer page... fishing areas 65 Selecting source 60 Live mode 61 Saved mode 61 Sharing files 65 Transparency 62 Using with mapping cards 64 Water column 63 StructureScan HD Auto range 57 Contrast 58 DownScan 55 Flip left/right 58 Frequency 57 History preview 56, 58 Log sonar 58
HDS Gen2 Touch 2.5 software release addendum - EN
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... to view traditional sonar from a trolling motor transducer, while viewing StructureScan data from a transducer mounted on the transom. To turn off the transducer, enable the Stop sonar command on the Structure menu. | 1 HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 software update Converting files in the HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 and 2.5 software upgrades. HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 & 2.5 addendum This addendum documents new features included in high resolution...
... to view traditional sonar from a trolling motor transducer, while viewing StructureScan data from a transducer mounted on the transom. To turn off the transducer, enable the Stop sonar command on the Structure menu. | 1 HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 software update Converting files in the HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 and 2.5 software upgrades. HDS Gen2 Touch 2.0 & 2.5 addendum This addendum documents new features included in high resolution...