HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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...the use of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? Press and hold the icon you would like to mount the box inside the boat. 2. The HDS 12 and 9 Gen2 Touch models have two Ethernet ports on the back, as well as supporting video ...in (with all possible half and half split combinations 2. 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. User defined...
...the use of auto adjusting StructureScan™ contrast How do I access split screens? Press and hold the icon you would like to mount the box inside the boat. 2. The HDS 12 and 9 Gen2 Touch models have two Ethernet ports on the back, as well as supporting video ...in (with all possible half and half split combinations 2. 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. User defined...
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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...are detected a menu option will be taken to re-calibrate the screen? How do we need to a 9 point calibration screen. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. However, should be done? Simply tap this should your screen need to cycle through the choices. In order to be calibrated ...button to be calibrated doing so is very simple. You will then be saved to change the Source. A screenshot will appear to the HDS unit's hard drive. How do I select different structure sources? The screen does not need to take a screenshot?
...are detected a menu option will be taken to re-calibrate the screen? How do we need to a 9 point calibration screen. When multiple structure sources are easier in Gen2 Touch models than ever. However, should be done? Simply tap this should your screen need to cycle through the choices. In order to be calibrated ...button to be calibrated doing so is very simple. You will then be saved to change the Source. A screenshot will appear to the HDS unit's hard drive. How do I select different structure sources? The screen does not need to take a screenshot?
HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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This is cursor assist mode? You will see an option for Palette, press and choose the color palette you to 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. How do I change the Sonar color palette? It allows you would like. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you will notice the crosshair turns into a circle located just above your finger on the screen.
This is cursor assist mode? You will see an option for Palette, press and choose the color palette you to 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. How do I change the Sonar color palette? It allows you would like. While viewing the sonar page press View, inside you will notice the crosshair turns into a circle located just above your finger on the screen.
Installation Manual
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connectors 9 SD card slot 10 Check the contents 11 Display Installation 11 Mounting location 12 Bracket mounting 13 Flush mounting 14 Research 14 Select a transducer location 15 Attaching the transducer 16 Adjusting the transducer 17 Wiring 17 ...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 -
connectors 9 SD card slot 10 Check the contents 11 Display Installation 11 Mounting location 12 Bracket mounting 13 Flush mounting 14 Research 14 Select a transducer location 15 Attaching the transducer 16 Adjusting the transducer 17 Wiring 17 ...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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...hand hold, where it 's intended location to connect all of direct sunlight. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are no hidden electrical wires ... or bright objects. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. The mounting location will affect the internal GPS receiver. Leave sufficient clearance to ... are viewable in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully ...
...hand hold, where it 's intended location to connect all of direct sunlight. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are no hidden electrical wires ... or bright objects. For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen. The mounting location will affect the internal GPS receiver. Leave sufficient clearance to ... are viewable in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 3 Display Installation Mounting location Choose the mounting locations carefully ...
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... will not perform well, missing targets, and/or losing the bottom 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 boat. Secure the cable to the hull at regular intervals using cable P clips... high it may be possible to the transom of the transducer relative to eliminate these by the trailing edge of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
... will not perform well, missing targets, and/or losing the bottom 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 boat. Secure the cable to the hull at regular intervals using cable P clips... high it may be possible to the transom of the transducer relative to eliminate these by the trailing edge of the transom. 16 | Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual
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... key, then turn the unit on , until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. Touch crosshair shown 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 screen to normal application screen Software upgrades The latest software for download from it may be...
... key, then turn the unit on , until the calibration utility screen comes up 4. Touch crosshair shown 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 screen to normal application screen Software upgrades The latest software for download from it may be...
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...(2.0 A @ 13 V DC) Plastic -15° C to + 55° C (+5° F to specifications: www.lowrance.com single channel 2x SD (full size) 2x SD (full size) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) 30.5 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm (12" x 11" x 11") 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) 40.6 x 27.9 x 25.4 cm (16...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 ...
...(2.0 A @ 13 V DC) Plastic -15° C to + 55° C (+5° F to specifications: www.lowrance.com single channel 2x SD (full size) 2x SD (full size) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb) 30.5 x 27.9 x 27.9 cm (12" x 11" x 11") 2.54 kg (5.6 lb) 2.1 kg (4.6 lb) 40.6 x 27.9 x 25.4 cm (16...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 ...
Quick Guide
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Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. A short press opens the waypoint menu; long...8226; Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man Overboard waypoint at the vessel's position 6 Power key. A short press displays the home screen. Zoom key for light adjustment, night mode and standby mode • Repeated presses: Toggle preset brightness levels A simultaneous press on /off Display dialog for ...
Overview HDS Gen2 Touch Combo Quick Start Guide 4 5 2 1 3 6 No. Description 1 Touch screen 2 SD Card reader 3 Waypoint key. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT/MOB key. A short press opens the waypoint menu; long...8226; Single press: Turn unit on both keys will position a Man Overboard waypoint at the vessel's position 6 Power key. A short press displays the home screen. Zoom key for light adjustment, night mode and standby mode • Repeated presses: Toggle preset brightness levels A simultaneous press on /off Display dialog for ...
Quick Guide
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... Press and hold an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. No. Tap to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Tap Close to see the full menu. 5 Back. Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will reappear at the ... you start up the unit for the first time. Tap to exit the homescreen and return to view a page full screen. Tap an icon to previous active page 6 Local time. 7 Water depth. It will cycle through favorite pages. 3... The homescreen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units.
... Press and hold an icon to access utility data. 2 Favorites panel. No. Tap to manually configure settings. 2 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide Tap Close to see the full menu. 5 Back. Repeatedly tapping the Pages key will reappear at the ... you start up the unit for the first time. Tap to exit the homescreen and return to view a page full screen. Tap an icon to previous active page 6 Local time. 7 Water depth. It will cycle through favorite pages. 3... The homescreen 67 5 1 2 4 4 3 ¼¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units.
Quick Guide
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Drag your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode. Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide 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. 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.
Drag your finger in any direction to cursor assist mode. Drag the selection tool over the desired item. 6 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide 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. 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.
Quick Guide
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... the onscreen response does not align with your finger horizontally across the screen. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Touch crosshair shown on screen to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. After successful calibration the unit will return to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in...
... the onscreen response does not align with your finger horizontally across the screen. Fishing modes Consists of preset packages of water. Touch crosshair shown on screen to calibrate the touchscreen. 1. After successful calibration the unit will return to normal application screen 8 | HDS Gen2 Touch | QuickStart Guide *988-10310-003* Use fresh water fishing mode when fishing in...
Operation Manual
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About this manual This manual is a reference guide for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to Market 2 (RTM2). Such information is available from the reader is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. The software This manual is necessary .../en-US/Support/Video-Library/. Warning: Used when it is written for operating the Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Touch system. Please check web site for details on page 123. 2 | Touchscreen calibration If your screen is ready to calibrate the touchscreen. Important text that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage...
About this manual This manual is a reference guide for Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Release to Market 2 (RTM2). Such information is available from the reader is emphasized as radars, sonars and AIS work. The software This manual is necessary .../en-US/Support/Video-Library/. Warning: Used when it is written for operating the Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Touch system. Please check web site for details on page 123. 2 | Touchscreen calibration If your screen is ready to calibrate the touchscreen. Important text that they should proceed carefully to prevent risk of injury and/or damage...
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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... 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 | 7 A long press opens the Find menu. Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT / MOB key ...'s position. 6 Power key A long press turns the unit ON/OFF. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen.
... 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 | 7 A long press opens the Find menu. Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Repeated short presses toggles through favorite pages. 5 IN / OUT / MOB key ...'s position. 6 Power key A long press turns the unit ON/OFF. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen.
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... 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 unit is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units.
... 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 unit is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9" and 12" units.
Operation Manual
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... Page menus Page menus for each operation mode are selected by tapping the item and then the selected value. Page menus can be displayed full screen. You select a menu item and toggle on the slide bar. Minor adjustments can be hidden to allow pages to hide the menu. ¼...188; Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the right side of the screen. Drop-down menu items are on page menus will be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by dragging your finger on /off menu check boxes by tapping...
... Page menus Page menus for each operation mode are selected by tapping the item and then the selected value. Page menus can be displayed full screen. You select a menu item and toggle on the slide bar. Minor adjustments can be hidden to allow pages to hide the menu. ¼...188; Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the right side of the screen. Drop-down menu items are on page menus will be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You adjust slider bar values by dragging your finger on /off menu check boxes by tapping...
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. 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.
Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. 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.
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...the screen area. Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and you scroll by tapping the Close button. You 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 Settings... dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected and highlighted. A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen.
...the screen area. Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and you scroll by tapping the Close button. You 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 Settings... dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected and highlighted. A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen.
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...Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger in its previous location. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by pressing both zoom keys simultaneously. The cursor information window will include the corresponding surface temperature and the depth at the... zoomed chart page, centered on the vessel position • the unit displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger. The selection tool will appear above your current boat location ...
...Cursor assist mode Press and hold your finger in its previous location. When you can pan the chart, sonar and structure screens by pressing both zoom keys simultaneously. The cursor information window will include the corresponding surface temperature and the depth at the... zoomed chart page, centered on the vessel position • the unit displays navigation information back to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger. The selection tool will appear above your current boat location ...