Lowrance electronic Gen2 User Manual

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8 | Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchThe HDS Gen2 Touch home screen ¼ Note: video is only available on HDS Gen2 Touch 9” and 12” units. The radar

98 | | 99Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchConguring data sourcesDevices can be configured from the Data sourc

98 | | 99Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchDevice Global LocalDisplay unitsAutomatically uses data from global

100 | | 101Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchDevice listTap device list to view all devices connected to a NME

100 | | 101Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchNMEA 2000Turns on/off sharing/receiving of waypoints across a NMEA

102 | | 103Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchFuelThe fuel utility allows your unit to calculate and monitor the

102 | | 103Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCalibrationIf you need to calibrate a tank, fill the tank, tap the S

104 | Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSIRIUS™ weather (North America only)When connected to a Navico Weather Module, you can subscribe and include SI

| 105Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSST color barPrecipitation color shadingSST color shadingStorm iconsWind barbsCity forecast iconShowing detailed

106 | Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSea surface temperature (SST)Can be shown as color shading or text. When color coding is selected, the SST colo

| 107Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchIcon DescriptionCity forecastSurface observation Tropical storm tracking; past (grey) - present (red) - futu

| 9Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchBasic operationThe power key• Press and hold: Turn unit on/off• Single press:Display dialog for brightne

108 | Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchA watchbox is defined by the National Weather Service. When the alarm is turned on you will get an alarm if your

| 109Weather | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAnimating SIRIUS™ weather graphicsThis unit records the weather information you have turned on, and this informa

110 | Audio | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAudioWhen this unit is connected to a SonicHub server you can use your unit to control audio playback from iPod,

| 111Audio | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAdjust volumeSelect audio sourcePause audioNext trackPrevious trackAccess device native menuMute audioiPod, iPhone

112 | Audio | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchShue and repeatShuffle and repeat are turned on/off from the audio menu. The icons will be blue when the function i

| 113Audio | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSaving a channel to the favorite list When the channel is tuned in, you can add the stations to your favorite list

114 | Audio | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchLocking channelsYou can lock selected SIRIUS channels from being broadcast unless an unlock code is entered. When

| 115Maintenance | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMaintenancePreventive maintenanceThe unit does not contain any field serviceable components, there-fore the o

116 | Maintenance | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSoftware upgradesThe latest software for this unit will be available for download from our web site; www.lo

| 117Maintenance | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchThe example shows how to export waypoints, routes and trails. 1. Access the Files utility2. Tap Waypoints,

10 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchOperation Menu/DialogsPagesChart Sonar RadarTapSelect/toggle itemActivate cursorPress and holdn/a Activa

118 | | 119Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAAISDangerous vessels 96Extension lines 96Filtering targets 96MMSI numbe

118 | | 119Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchFishing modes 50Fish’n Chip 29FuelFind fuel 103Fuel used 103Vessel setu

120 | | 121Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchBearing alignment 91Bearings 87Compass 87Dangerous vessels 89EBL/VRM 8

120 | | 121Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Index | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchStructureScanContrast 57Cursor 54Flip left/right 57Frequency 56History

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| 11Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchBack buttonYou can return to the previous screen or menu by pressing the Back button. Hidden system menuT

12 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSettings dialogYou can access the settings dialog for each operation mode from the hidden system menu or

| 13Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchUsing the cursorThe cursor is by default not shown on any page. Tap the screen to activate the cursor on

14 | Basic Operation | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCancel navigationThe unit will continue navigating toward the MOB waypoint until the waypoint is reached

| 15Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchPagesPage overviewThis unit supports up to 7 page types. Each has a corresponding group of preconfigured quick split

16 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSelecting Active panelYou can change active panels by tapping the desired panel. The active panel will have an ora

| 17Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchYou can select from seven different panel configurations as illus-trated below. ¼ Note: You can cycle through favori

Copyright © 2012 NavicoAll Rights ReservedLowrance® and Navico® are registered trademarks of Navico.Fishing Hot Spots® is a registered trademark of Fi

18 | Pages | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Deleting favorites1. Tap Customize on the Favorites panel2. Tap the page icon for the page you want to remove3.

| 19Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchChartThe chart page displays your position relative to land and other chart objects. On the page you can plan and n

20 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Chart scaleYou zoom in and out on the chart by using the ZOOM keys.Chart range scale and range rings interval (wh

| 21Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchChart menuWhen the cursor is active, some features on the chart menu will be replaced with cursor mode features. Ta

22 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch ¼ Note: To measure distance from your vessel, tap the desired location on the map and the distance to that locat

| 23Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchHeading upDisplays the chart with the vessel’s heading directly up on the chart image. Heading information is recei

24 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch You can change the camera tilt angle and rotate the camera around the vessel by dragging your finger on the scree

| 25Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMediumThis is the minimum information sufficient for navigationFullThis is all available information for the chart in

26 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Selecting chart dataThis unit can use built-in Lowrance map data as well as Navionics, Fishing Hotspots, legacy L

| 27Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchRange RingsYou can turn on/off range rings from the chart settings menu. The range rings can be used to show the dis

| 1PrefaceAs Navico is continuously improving this product, we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected i

28 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Look aheadThis option centers the chart slightly forward of your vessel so you can maximize your view ahead. View

| 29Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchPhoto transparencyThe Photo transparency sets the opaqueness of the photo overlay. With minimum transparency settin

30 | Chart | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Navionics settingsOptional settings for Navionics chartsTraditional 2D chart Chart with shadingColored Seabed Are

| 31Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchWaypoints, routes & trails The waypoints, route and trails screensThe Waypoints, Route

32 | Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchPositioning waypointsPlacing a waypoint at vessel positionWith the cursor inactive, you c

| 33Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMoving a waypoint by tapping the screen1. Tap the waypoint - The waypoint name will appea

34 | Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCreating routes using existing waypoints1. Access the routes dialog2. Tap New3. Tap Cr

| 35Waypoints, Routes & Trails | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchTrailsA trail is a graphical presentation of the historical path of the vessel, allowing y

36 | Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchNavigatingThe navigation function included in your unit allows you to navigate towards the cursor position, a

| 37Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchWhen route navigation is started, the menu will expand showing options for skipping a waypoint, or for restart

2 | About this manualThis manual is a reference guide for operating the Lowrance HDS Gen 2 Touch system. It assumes that all equipment is installed an

38 | Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchArrival radiusSets an invisible circle around the destination waypoint.The vessel is considered arrived at th

| 39Navigating | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSteer pageThe Steer page can be used to display information when you are navigating.Data eldsThe Steer page d

40 | | 41Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSonarThe sonar function provides an underwater view of the area under and aro

40 | | 41Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchTo remove the cursor and cursor elements from the page, tap Clear cursor on t

42 | | 43Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchViewing sonar historyYou can view sonar history by activating the cursor and

42 | | 43Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSonar menuWhen the cursor is active, some features on the sonar menu will be

44 | | 45Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchYou can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting the sonar + sonar

44 | | 45Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchYou can view two frequencies at the same time by selecting the sonar + sonar

46 | | 47Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSensitivityIncreasing Sensitivity will show more detail on the screen; decrea

46 | | 47Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSensitivityIncreasing Sensitivity will show more detail on the screen; decrea

PB | | 3Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchContents7 HDS Gen2 Touch screen and keys8 The HDS Gen2 Touch home scre

48 | | 49Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchPalettesYou can select from several display palettes optimized for a variety

48 | | 49Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchStop sonarAllows you to closely examine sonar echoes, precisely position a wa

50 | | 51Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchOverlay Downscan™You can overlay a Downscan image on a normal sonar image. Ta

50 | | 51Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchInstallation settingsKeel osetThis is a value that can be entered on the son

52 | | PBSonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Sonar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchWater speed calibration Water speed calibration is used to adjust the speed v

PB | | 53StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchStructureScan HD™StructureScan HD™ uses high frequencies to p

54 | | 55StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAccess hidden context menuFrequencyData overlayBottomRange sc

54 | | 55StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchGoto cursorYou can navigate to the cursor by tapping Goto cur

56 | | 57StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchStructureScan™ menuWhen the cursor is active, some features o

56 | | 57StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchFlipping Left/Right imageIf required, the left/right Sidescan

4 | | 5Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch36 Navigating36 Goto cursor36 Navigating on the chart37 Navigation set

58 | | PBStructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch StructureScan | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMeasuring distanceThe cursor can be used to measure the dista

| 59StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchStructureMap™StructureMap™ is a tool that allows you to overlay SideScan sonar returns on top of the chart,

60 | StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchLive modeDisplays the last few minutes of the Side Imaging history as a trail behind the vessel icon. The l

| 61StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch ¼ NOTE: If there is more than one StructureMap of the same area on the same SD card, the maps will overlap

62 | StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchPaletteSeveral display palettes with varying degrees of color and bright-ness are available.ContrastAdjusts

| 63StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchConverting lesTo create a StructureMap file you must convert a structure sonar log (.sl2) file to StructureMa

64 | StructureMap | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSharing lesAfter structure sonar log (.sl2) files are converted to StructureMap (.smf ) files, they can be s

PB | | 65Instruments | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Instruments | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchThe Instruments panelsThe Info page instrument panel consists of

66 | | PBInstruments | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Instruments | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchEdit an Instrument dashboard1. Select the dashboard you want to

PB | | 67Video | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Video | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchUsing Video (9” and 12” units only)The video function allows you to view vide

4 | | 5Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch67 Using Video (9” and 12” units only)67 The video page67 Setting up t

68 | Alarms | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchThe Alarm systemThis unit will continuously check for dangerous situations and system faults while the system is

| 69Alarms | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchType of messagesThe messages are classified according to how the reported situation will affect your vessel. The fol

70 | Alarms | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAcknowledging an alarmThe following options are available in the alarm dialog for acknowledging a message:Option

| 71Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchUtilitiesThe Utilities tab includes options and tools that are not specific to any page. Utilities are accessed

72 | Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSun/moonDisplays sunrise, sunset, moonrise and moonset for a position based on entered date and the position’s

| 73Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchTidesDisplays tide information for the tide station nearest to your vessel.Tap the arrow panel buttons to chang

74 | Utilities | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCopying les to SD cardYou can copy screenshots and logs to a SD card. You can also export system settings and

| 75System Settings | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSystem SettingsChanging system settingsThe system settings provides access to advanced settings for your

76 | System Settings | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCoordinate systemDefines the coordinate system used when position coordinates are entered and displayed.

| 77Simulator | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchUsing the simulatorSimulator modeThe simulation feature will let you see how the unit works in a stationary pos

6 | | PBContents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Contents | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch93 Using AIS93 Target symbols94 Viewing information about AIS target

78 | Simulator | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAdvanced simulator settingsThe advanced simulator settings allow you to define how to run the simulator. When t

| 79Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchUsing the radar (optional)The radar page can be set up as a full screen view or combined with other pages.The radar

80 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchAdjusting rangeYou can use the zoom keys on the touchscreen or the dedicated zoom keys on the front of the unit to

| 81Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMeasuring range and bearing to a targetRange ringsThe range rings are displayed at preset distances from the vessel

82 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchRain ClutterRain clutter is used to reduce the effect of rain, snow or other weather conditions on the radar image.

| 83Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchCenter Look ahead Custom oset1. Select the offset option from the menu2. Tap the screen where you want to position

84 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchDening an EBL/VRM marker1. Ensure that the cursor is not active on the radar page2. Tap EBL/VRM on the radar me

| 85Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchDening a guard zone1. Tap Guard Zone on the radar menu2. Tap one of the guard zones3. Tap Adjust and tap and dr

86 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchSTC curveThe STC (Sensitivity Time Control) controls the sensitivity of the radar signal close to your vessel. You

| 87Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchThresholdThe threshold sets required signal strength for the lowest radar signals. Radar returns below this limit w

| 7Introduction | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchIntroductionHDS Gen2 Touchscreen and keys1 Touchscreen2 SD Card readerUsed for optional InsightHD, Navionic

88 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchMARPA target symbolsYour unit uses the target symbols shown below.Symbol DescriptionAcquiring MARPA target. Typica

| 89Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchViewing target informationTap the desired target and then tap Target details on the radar menu.MARPA target setting

90 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touchyour vessel comes within this distance from a vessel, the symbol will change to the “dangerous” target symbol. An

| 91Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchRadar installation menuSetup and configuration of the Broadband radar has been simplified compared to traditional pul

92 | Radar | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchOccasionally false target returns can occur adjacent to strong target returns such as large boats or container por

| 93AIS | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Using AISThe marine Automatic Identification System (AIS) is a location and vessel information reporting system. It a

94 | AIS | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchLost AIS target.When no signals have been received within a time limit a target will be defined as lost.The target sy

| 95AIS | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchVessel alarmsYou can define several alarms to alert you if a target comes within predefined range limits, or if a previ

96 | AIS | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchYour vessel’s MMSI numberYou need to have your own MMSI (Maritime Mobile Service Identity) number entered in the sys

PB | | 97Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 Touch Networking | Lowrance HDS Gen2 TouchNetworkingYou can monitor the performance of NMEA 2000 and Ethernet