HDS Gen2 Touch FAQ
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... defined splits can be done 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. You will then be created The HDS 12 and 9 Gen2 Touch models have two Ethernet ports on the back, as well as supporting video in...
... defined splits can be done 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. You will then be created The HDS 12 and 9 Gen2 Touch models have two Ethernet ports on the back, as well as supporting video in...
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 | 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 | Contents 6 HDS Gen2 Touch overview 7 Front -
Installation Manual
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.... Good ventilation is used, eg. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are in it will not be added to overcome poor reception areas. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Power tools may... cause the display to overheat. The dust from many materials commonly used as a hand hold, where it can be used in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. Do not mount any holes cut . For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen...
.... Good ventilation is used, eg. Lowrance displays are high-contrast and anti-reflective, and are in it will not be added to overcome poor reception areas. Display Installation | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual | 11 Power tools may... cause the display to overheat. The dust from many materials commonly used as a hand hold, where it can be used in direct sunlight, but for all relevant cables. Do not mount any holes cut . For overall width and height requirements, please see the display screen...
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Adjusting the transducer If the sounder image shows interference lines on the screen when moving parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can't snag the cable. If performance does not improve with speed, it may be ... intervals using cable P clips or saddles and ensure that is too 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 parts such as an outboard motor or boarding ladder can't snag the cable. If performance does not improve with speed, it may be ... intervals using cable P clips or saddles and ensure that is too 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.
Installation Manual
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... 2. www.lowrance.com An SD card and SD reader/writer are provided on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Press and hold the Waypoint key, then turn the unit on screen to install the software are required for this unit will be required to re-calibrate the touch screen due to...
... 2. www.lowrance.com An SD card and SD reader/writer are provided on the update web page. 28 | Software setup | HDS Gen2 Touch Installation Manual Press and hold the Waypoint key, then turn the unit on screen to install the software are required for this unit will be required to re-calibrate the touch screen due to...
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 single channel 2x SD (full size) 2x SD (full size) 1.6 kg (3.5 ...
...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 single channel 2x SD (full size) 2x SD (full size) 1.6 kg (3.5 ...
Operation Manual
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Contents 7 Introduction 7 HDS Gen2 Touch screen 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... 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 Touch screen 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... 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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A long press opens the Find menu. 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touch screen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart and radar pages. Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 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... menu. A short press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen.
A long press opens the Find menu. 1 Introduction HDS Gen2 Touch screen and keys 4 5 2 1 3 6 1 Touchscreen 2 SD Card reader Used for chart and radar pages. Repeated short presses toggles between preset brightness levels. Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 7 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... menu. A short press brings up the backlight and power dialog. Press the key twice to quickly save a waypoint. 4 Pages key A short press displays the home screen.
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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... • • Toggle menu Menus Menus are used to operate the system and to be displayed full screen. Minor adjustments can be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Page menus Dropdown menu Slide bar Page menus for each operation mode are selected by tapping above or below... on page menus will be hidden to allow pages to adjust settings. You select a menu item and toggle on the right side of the screen. Drag the menu to the right to hide the menu. ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the slide...
... • • Toggle menu Menus Menus are used to operate the system and to be displayed full screen. Minor adjustments can be replaced with cursor mode features. 10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Page menus Dropdown menu Slide bar Page menus for each operation mode are selected by tapping above or below... on page menus will be hidden to allow pages to adjust settings. You select a menu item and toggle on the right side of the screen. Drag the menu to the right to hide the menu. ¼¼ Note: When the cursor is active, some features on the slide...
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Back button You can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button. To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 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. To access the hidden system menu, place your finger on the top menu item and drag down. Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 11 Page menu Hiding page menu Hidden system menu The page menu for each operation mode has a hidden system menu.
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.... 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 A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen. Settings dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected and highlighted. Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and...
.... 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 A virtual keyboard is operated by tapping the screen. Settings dialog You can only enter information when a field is selected and highlighted. Numeric and alphanumeric keyboards will include a scroll indicator, and...
Operation Manual
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... previous location. The selection tool will show position coordinates at the cursor position and range and bearing to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger on any direction. Drag the selection tool over the desired item.... by pressing both zoom keys simultaneously. Using the cursor The cursor is by default not shown on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. Tap the screen to display the cursor in any page. To remove the cursor and cursor window from the page, tap...
... previous location. The selection tool will show position coordinates at the cursor position and range and bearing to the MOB waypoint Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 13 Restore cursor is a useful feature for toggling between your finger on any direction. Drag the selection tool over the desired item.... by pressing both zoom keys simultaneously. Using the cursor The cursor is by default not shown on the screen to switch the cursor to selection mode. Tap the screen to display the cursor in any page. To remove the cursor and cursor window from the page, tap...
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Screen capture Simultaneously press and hold the Pages and power keys to internal memory. By default, screen captures are saved to take a screenshot. Cancel navigation. 2. Tap Delete. Delete a MOB waypoint 1. Refer to a SD card. + 14 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap Waypoint MOB on viewing screen captures and saving files to the Utilities section of this manual for information on the page menu. 3. + Cancel navigation The unit will continue navigating toward the MOB waypoint until the waypoint is reached or until you cancel navigation.
Screen capture Simultaneously press and hold the Pages and power keys to internal memory. By default, screen captures are saved to take a screenshot. Cancel navigation. 2. Tap Delete. Delete a MOB waypoint 1. Refer to a SD card. + 14 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap Waypoint MOB on viewing screen captures and saving files to the Utilities section of this manual for information on the page menu. 3. + Cancel navigation The unit will continue navigating toward the MOB waypoint until the waypoint is reached or until you cancel navigation.
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... the unit is connected to a sonar and/or Stucture source via an Ethernet connection. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 15 3 Pages Page overview This unit supports up to 10 favorites. Press and hold a page icon to view the page full screen. You can select/save up to 7 page types. Pages, quick splits and favorites are...
... the unit is connected to a sonar and/or Stucture source via an Ethernet connection. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 15 3 Pages Page overview This unit supports up to 10 favorites. Press and hold a page icon to view the page full screen. You can select/save up to 7 page types. Pages, quick splits and favorites are...
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... splits The size of panels can save and edit Favorite pages from the page editor screen. 1. Drag and drop page icons to resize the panels. The Page editor panel will have an orange border. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The active panel will be adjusted by tapping the desired panel. Customizing pages 16 | Saving Favorites...
... splits The size of panels can save and edit Favorite pages from the page editor screen. 1. Drag and drop page icons to resize the panels. The Page editor panel will have an orange border. Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch The active panel will be adjusted by tapping the desired panel. Customizing pages 16 | Saving Favorites...
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... data from any page screen. 1. Select a data category 4. Tap Edit overlay and tap Add 3. Tap the data you want to overlay information on /off viewing of overlay data and edit/add overlay data by accessing the hidden system menu from the Edit overlay configuration menu. 18 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap the page icon...
... data from any page screen. 1. Select a data category 4. Tap Edit overlay and tap Add 3. Tap the data you want to overlay information on /off viewing of overlay data and edit/add overlay data by accessing the hidden system menu from the Edit overlay configuration menu. 18 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Tap the page icon...
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Tap the Restore cursor button to zoom. 20 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You Zoom in to see more detail; Zooming You zoom in/zoom out the chart by ...keys to reactivate the cursor and cursor window. When the cursor is by using the Zoom keys. Press and hold the screen to allow for accurate placement of the chart panel. zoom out to the cursor by tapping Goto cursor on the chart ...interval (when turned on the chart by default not shown on the menu. When you tap the screen, the cursor will become visible and the cursor position window will not follow the vessel.
Tap the Restore cursor button to zoom. 20 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You Zoom in to see more detail; Zooming You zoom in/zoom out the chart by ...keys to reactivate the cursor and cursor window. When the cursor is by using the Zoom keys. Press and hold the screen to allow for accurate placement of the chart panel. zoom out to the cursor by tapping Goto cursor on the chart ...interval (when turned on the chart by default not shown on the menu. When you tap the screen, the cursor will become visible and the cursor position window will not follow the vessel.
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... measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between two points on the chart. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 21 Tap the screen to place more routepoints 5. Tap the screen to activate the cursor 2. Tap the desired location on the chart menu Active cursor 3. Save the route by... save a waypoint by tapping New waypoint on the chart menu. Tap Clear cursor to return to position the first routepoint. Tap the screen to the normal chart menu. With the cursor active, the waypoint will be replaced with cursor mode features. Tap New on the menu...
... measure the distance between your vessel and a selected position, or between two points on the chart. Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch | 21 Tap the screen to place more routepoints 5. Tap the screen to activate the cursor 2. Tap the desired location on the chart menu Active cursor 3. Save the route by... save a waypoint by tapping New waypoint on the chart menu. Tap Clear cursor to return to position the first routepoint. Tap the screen to the normal chart menu. With the cursor active, the waypoint will be replaced with cursor mode features. Tap New on the menu...
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... be shown in the info box. 2. Tap the desired location on the screen to accurately position the map pins. The chart orientation symbol in the lower left corner of nautical charts. 22 | North up Heading up Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Course up Displays the chart with cursor assist mode to search from the...tap the desired location on the map and the distance to the desired point. Drag one of the page indicates the north direction. Tap the screen and then tap Measure on the page. The distance between the two points will be shown in the info box in the upper right corner...
... be shown in the info box. 2. Tap the desired location on the screen to accurately position the map pins. The chart orientation symbol in the lower left corner of nautical charts. 22 | North up Heading up Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Course up Displays the chart with cursor assist mode to search from the...tap the desired location on the map and the distance to the desired point. Drag one of the page indicates the north direction. Tap the screen and then tap Measure on the page. The distance between the two points will be shown in the info box in the upper right corner...