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Page 2 - Software updates for your unit; Downloads; IMPORTANT NOTE ABOUT RESTRICTED OPERATION

Software updates for your unit Occassionally check the Lowrance website for free software upgrades for your unit. Go to www.lowrance.com for the software upgrades. Select the Downloads option from the grey menu bar near the top of the Lowrance website homepage. The Downloads screen will appear. Sele...

Page 3 - Contents; Table of contents

1 Contents Table of contents Introduction ....................................................................................... 4 Getting Started ................................................................................. 6 Turning on the Unit ...................................................

Page 6 - About this manual; click on the; Manual Conventions; in all caps and bold text like —; MenU; MenU; Language; enTeR; Introduction; WARNING

4 Introduction About this manual Thank you for purchasing from Lowrance, the industry leader in marine technology. This manual documents how to adjust features and options in your display unit. The information in each section follows the same sequence as your display unit’s menus. If you would like ...

Page 8 - Getting Started; Turning on the Unit; Power Off; Setup wizard; for the first time. To choose your own settings, do not; Keypad; Cursor; exIT

6 Getting Started Getting Started Turning on the Unit Press the POWER/LIGHT key to turn on the unit. To turn off the unit, press the POWER/LIGHT key, select Power Off and press enTeR . Setup wizard The Setup wizard will appear when unit is turned on for the first time. To choose your own settings, d...

Page 9 - To select a language:; Menus; Closing Menus

7 Getting Started Language Selects language used for menus, text boxes and messages. To select a language: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select System and press enTeR 3. Highlight Language and press enTeR . 4. Use the keypad to select a language and press enTeR . Menus This unit has a Settings menu, a Pag...

Page 10 - Selecting Chart Data; To select Chart data:; Selecting a Fishing Mode; of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions.; Fishing; General Use; Slow Trolling

8 Getting Started Selecting Chart Data This unit supports Lowrance and Navionics map data. Chart data is selected from the Chart Settings menu. To select Chart data: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Highlight Chart and press enTeR . 3. Select Chart Data and press enTeR . 4. Select the desired map data option...

Page 11 - Entering Letters in Text Boxes; This unit has some features and functions that may; Restore Defaults; To Restore Defaults:; Press and hold the

9 Getting Started Keyboard window Keypad button controls uppercase & lowercase Entering Letters in Text Boxes This unit has some features and functions that may require you to enter data in a text box. To enter data in a text box: 1. Highlight the text box and press enTeR . A keyboard will appea...

Page 12 - To make adjustments, press; Active cursor

10 Getting Started Using softkeys: 1. To make adjustments, press the button below the onscreen softkey. 2. Make the desired changes and press the button a second time to close the menu/feature. Active cursor When the cursor is on the screen, some softkeys will be replaced with cursor-specific softke...

Page 13 - Pages; Pages Screen; pages screen, press the; PAGeS; display the page, press; Combo; PAGeS; key to switch active panels

11 Pages Pages Pages Screen Consists of page icons that scroll horizontally around the Pages menu. To view the pages screen, press the PAGeS key. Selecting Pages Pressing the keypad left or right will move the page icons around the menu. To select a page, move the desired page icon to the center of ...

Page 14 - Saving pages; the saved pages field is populated with; Clear saved pages

12 Pages Saving pages The Saving pages feature allows you to save pages and tools at the bottom of the pages screen. That makes it easier to access the displays and tools you use the most. Saved page data can be accessed by pressing the softkey below the desired saved page icon. To save pages: 1. Se...

Page 15 - Data Overlay; Data Overlay menu; Edit Overlay menu; . The Edit overlay menu will

13 Pages Data Overlay Data overlay is information you can display on top of the page screen, allowing you to customize each page with desired data. Data Overlay menu Every page option has its own Data Overlay menu. The menu allows you to edit, add or remove overlay data from the display. To access D...

Page 16 - Move or Placing a Gauge; key when the gauge is in edit; to place the gauge.; Configure; Type

14 Pages Move or Placing a Gauge The Move gauge command allows you to move data overlay to any position on the screen. When you use the Place gauge command, the gauge will be locked in its current position. To move/place a gauge: 1. Press the enTeR key when the gauge is in edit mode. Four directiona...

Page 17 - Size; ZOOM OUT; Limits

15 Pages Size Selects the size of the data overlay display. Data overlay can be displayed in four sizes. With the gauge in edit mode (shaded in blue) press the ZOOM OUT key to increase overlay size; press the ZOOM In key to decrease overlay size. Limits Controls the number scale used on data overlay...

Page 18 - Allows you to Add/Remove sources and adjust Bezel, Caption; Configuration Settings; Add Source

16 Pages Configuration menu Allows you to Add/Remove sources and adjust Bezel, Caption and Invert Text Settings. Other configuration menu options are covered previously in the section. To access the Configuration menu, highlight Configuration on the Edit Overlay menu and press enTeR . Configuration ...

Page 19 - On the Sonar Page you can:; Sonar; Chart Page; On the Chart Page you can:; Chart

17 Pages Sonar Page (Sonar units only) Displays the water column moving from right to left on your unit’s screen. On the right side of the screen, the Amplitude Scope bar previews echoes about to appear on the display. The sonar page supports multiple splitscreen views and 14 color palette settings....

Page 20 - On the Radar Page you can:; Info Page; On the Info Page you can:; You will only be able to see the Radar page if your unit

18 Pages Radar Page (optional) Displays the PPI (Position Plan Indicator) screen, Range Rings and the cursor. The PPI can be shifted to show more of a desired portion of the screen (Look Ahead, Center & Offset) and the color palette can be changed to show returns in white, yellow, black or green...

Page 21 - Info menu; while on the; . The active gauge will be; You can toggle through the dashboard templates on the

19 Pages Info menu Controls Info page data, page layout and data display format selection. To access the Data menu, press MenU while on the Info page. Dashboards Layout templates that are customized with selected data and saved for on-the-water viewing. You can customize a different layout template ...

Page 22 - To edit gauge display:

20 Pages To edit gauge display: 1. Use the keypad to select the gauge you want to edit and press enTeR . The Select Info menu will appear. 2. Use the keypad to select a data category and press enTeR . A list of subcategories will appear. 3. Select the desired subcategory and press enTeR . 4. Press M...

Page 24 - Change Layout; Use the keypad to choose a gauge layout; Add Dashboard; Select the desired gauge layout and press

22 Pages Change Layout Controls the gauge layout of dashboard templates and customized dashboards. That allows you to select a desired gauge layout template for all dashboards. To change layout: 1. Highlight the desired dashboard and press enTeR . 2. Select Change Layout from the Info menu and press...

Page 25 - To remove dashboards:; Delete; Settings; Utilities; Find

23 Pages To remove dashboards: 1. Select the number of the dashboard you want to delete from the numerical dashboard list. 2. Highlight Remove Dashboard and press enTeR . A confirmation message will appear. 3. Select Delete and press enTeR . Settings Opens the Settings menu. Settings information is ...

Page 26 - Data files/Sonar logs; Highlight

24 Pages Data files/Sonar logs To copy data files/sonar logs: 1. Highlight Files from the Utilities menu and press enTeR . 2. Select the desired File category and press the keypad to the right. A list of subcategories will appear. 3. Select a subcategory and press the keypad to the right. Highlight ...

Page 27 - Displaying Combo Pages; To display a combo page:; . The selected combo page will be; Selecting an Active Panel

25 Pages Displaying Combo Pages You can display multiple pages at the same time by scrolling the desired page’s icon to the center of the screen and then choosing a secondary page from the list of combo page display options. To display a combo page: 1. Use the keypad to select the first page for the...

Page 28 - Displaying Multiple Panels (Sonar units only); To display multiple panels:; key and use; combo page will be displayed; Adjust Panel Sizes

26 Pages Displaying Multiple Panels (Sonar units only) Multiple panels can be displayed by setting up a combo display using a page that supports the Split feature. By displaying multiple panels, you can view more information on the screen at one time. To display multiple panels: 1. Select a Split vi...

Page 29 - To adjust panel sizes:; press

27 Pages To adjust panel sizes: 1. With the combo page or multi-panel display on the screen, press the PAGeS key. 2. Press MenU . Highlight Adjust Panel Sizes from the Data Overlay menu and press enTeR . 3. Press the keypad left/right to adjust the panels to a desired size and press enTeR . Adjustin...

Page 30 - To access the Sonar Page:; Use the keypad to select; Viewing Sonar History; You can review your recent sonar history

28 Sonar Sonar Operation (HDS-8 & 10 only) To access the Sonar Page: 1. Press the PAGeS key. 2. Use the keypad to select Sonar and press enTeR . Viewing Sonar History You can review your recent sonar history by moving the cursor to the left until the screen starts to move in reverse. To resume n...

Page 31 - Sonar Menu; Sensitivity; Auto Sensitivity; to make significant adjustments.; By default, Sensitivity is set to auto mode. You may

29 Sonar Sonar Menu Accesses features ranging from Auto Sensitivity and Depth Range to Frequency and Stop Sonar. From the Sonar Page, press MenU to access the Sonar Menu. Sensitivity Controls the level of detail shown on the display. Increasing Sensitivity will show more detail on the screen; decrea...

Page 32 - Colorline

30 Sonar Colorline Distinguishes strong sonar echoes from weak sonar echoes. That makes it easier for you to distinguish fish or structure from the bottom. A hard return will be shown as a wide, bright yellow line, whereas a soft return will be a narrow reddish-blue line. Range Used to select the se...

Page 33 - no Split; — displays full sonar screen; • Zoom; Stop Sonar; Adjust; To Adjust Sensitivity and Colorline:

31 Sonar • no Split — displays full sonar screen • Zoom — splits display with a zoomed-in panel on the left (press ZOOM key to increase zoom) and a normal sonar view on the right • Bottom Lock — splits the display with a 2X zoom on the left; a normal sonar view on the right. Keeps the bottom on the ...

Page 34 - Custom — Upper and Lower Limits; To set Upper and Lower Limits:; Custom; The Upper and Lower Limit window; numerical keypad will appear.; Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to input the desired limit in the other dialog; Ping Speed; Ping; Sonar Options; Adjusts display settings and the configuration of the display.

32 Sonar Custom — Upper and Lower Limits Controls not only the depth range (lower limit), but also lets you choose the upper limit. So, instead of a selecting a range that includes the water surface, you can choose upper and lower limits anywhere along the water column. To set Upper and Lower Limits...

Page 35 - To select a Split option:; The Split menu will appear.; Palette; Sonar display color templates with varying degrees of color

33 Sonar To select a Split option: 1. From the Sonar Options menu, highlight Split and press enTeR . The Split menu will appear. 2. Use the keypad to select the desired option and press enTeR . Palette Sonar display color templates with varying degrees of color and brightness. On the Palette menu, y...

Page 36 - Temperature Graph; Depth Line; Amplitude Scope; Zoom Bars; When the screen is zoomed, you can use the Zoom

34 Sonar Temperature Graph Uses a red line graph with digital display at the top of the screen to illustrate changes in Temperature. The Temperature graph makes it easier to recognize temperature trends.To turn the Temperature Graph on/off, highlight Temperature Graph on the Sonar Options menu and p...

Page 37 - Fish ID; Both; Measure Distance; Measure distance; Move the cursor to the second location. The Measure distance line; and move the cursor to; Log Sonar Data

35 Sonar Fish ID Displays fish echoes as fish symbols instead of fish arches with or without depth. This makes it easier to recognize fish on the sonar display. Symbols — places a fish symbol where a fish is detected. Depths — places depths above each fish detected; helps gauge the distance from eac...

Page 38 - Log Sonar Menu; Input the desired name for the sonar log file; Recording time left until memory storage runs out; OK; To select Save to or Bytes per Sounding:

36 Sonar Log Sonar Menu Filename Input the desired name for the sonar log file Save to Selects location where sonar log will be saved/stored Bytes Controls number of bytes per sounding. More bytes yields better resolution/shorter logging time; conversely, fewer bytes produces longer sonar logs/lower...

Page 39 - Start Logging; To stop receiving shared sonar, turn off network sonar

37 Sonar Start Logging A sonar log is a recording of sonar activity displayed on the sonar page.To record a sonar log, highlight the Start Logging button and press enTeR . When a sonar log is being recorded, a blinking red circle will be displayed in the upper left-hand corner of the screen and a lo...

Page 40 - To access the Chart page:; Use the keypad to select the Chart icon and press; The previous image shows items you will see on the chart page:; Chart orientation indicator:; Chart Operation

38 Chart To access the Chart page: 1. Press the PAGeS key. 2. Use the keypad to select the Chart icon and press enTeR . The previous image shows items you will see on the chart page: • Point of Interest (POI): A position represented by a symbol or character. • Cursor: Used to view specific areas on ...

Page 41 - correspond with your movement.; Use the Chart menu to adjust settings and enter commands.; key. The following features are listed in the order they; Chart Options menu; Controls chart features and options including Map

39 Chart Find Current Position Power on the unit and display the Chart page. The current position icon represents your current position on screen. The icon always points to your heading. If the current position icon displays a question mark then the unit has not achieved a satellite lock and is not ...

Page 42 - Opens chart categories display settings list; Imagery; Go To Cursor; The; Selecting POIs on Chart page with Cursor; To select a Chart page POI:; Waypoints

40 Chart Chart Options Orientation Controls the way the Chart page moves in relation to your movement. (North Up, Heading Up and Course Up) Chart detail Controls level of map detail (Full, Medium, Low) Look ahead Shows more of the map area in front of you Categories Opens chart categories display se...

Page 43 - press the; Create Waypoint from Chart page; To create a Waypoint at the cursor's position:; Save; New Waypoint; When the Waypoints screen appears select the waypoint you want to; Go to; You can also create a waypoint at the vessel's positon; WPT

41 Chart Waypoints are important because they can be saved in the unit and later used to find your way back to a specific location, such as a favorite fishing spot or an important geographical feature. To quickly save a waypoint at the vessel's current position press the WPT/FIND key. Create Waypoin...

Page 44 - Waypoints screen; Waypoints screen you can view and edit stored waypoints.; Waypoints screen menu; To open the Waypoints screen menu, press the; Waypoints Screen menu; Opens the Edit Waypoint menu; Use to search for waypoints from the waypoints screen

42 Chart Waypoints screen To view stored waypoints go to the Waypoints screen in the Utilities page. From the Waypoints screen you can view and edit stored waypoints. Waypoints screen menu To open the Waypoints screen menu, press the MenU key from the Waypoints screen. Waypoints Screen menu edit Ope...

Page 45 - Waypoints screen, Search for Waypoint by name; can search for a specific waypoint by name.; menu will appear; Waypoints screen, Sort Waypoints; To view waypoint information:

43 Chart Waypoints screen, Search for Waypoint by name If the waypoint list contains too many waypoints to search through manually, you can search for a specific waypoint by name. To Search for Waypoint by Name: 1. From the Waypoints screen press the MenU key. The Waypoints screen menu will appear ....

Page 46 - Editing a Waypoint on the Chart page; To Edit a Waypoint from the Chart page:; Edit Waypoint menu; menu to change the name, icon, color and description of a waypoint.; Edit waypoint — More options; Name; Edit the name of a waypoint; Alarm Radius; Distance from a waypoint where arrival alarm will sound

44 Chart Editing a Waypoint on the Chart page To Edit a Waypoint from the Chart page: 1. Place the cursor over the waypoint and press the enTeR key. The Edit Waypoint menu will appear. Edit Waypoint menu The Edit Waypoint menu is used to edit waypoint settings and coordinates. Use this menu to chang...

Page 47 - Edit Waypoint name, description, position or depth; To Edit Waypoint name or description:; Use the Arrow keypad to input the desired; Edit Waypoint icon and color

45 Chart Edit Waypoint name, description, position or depth To Edit Waypoint name or description: 1. From the Edit Waypoint menu, select the Name or Description text box and press enTeR . The Waypoint keypad will appear. 2. Use the keypad to enter the desired waypoint name and select OK . To Edit Wa...

Page 48 - Routes; Create Route from Chart page; To create a new route open the Chart menu and select

46 Chart Routes Routes make it easier to plan trips to desired destinations and backtrack to a previous location. A route is a series of waypoints linked together to mark a course of travel. A route must have at least two waypoints. The route segment between two waypoints is called a leg. A route gi...

Page 49 - From the Routes screen highlight the route and select; Start; Start Route message box will appear, select; Routes screen; screen you can view and edit stored routes.

47 Chart 5. From the Routes screen highlight the route and select Start . The Start Route message box will appear, select Forward . Routes screen To view stored routes go to the Routes screen in the Utilities page. From the Routes screen you can view and edit stored routes. Number of legs in route R...

Page 50 - Routes screen menu; From the Routes screen menu you can create a new; Routes Screen menu

48 Chart Routes screen menu From the Routes screen menu you can create a new route, edit a route or start a route. To open the Routes screen menu, from the Routes screen, press the MenU key. Routes Screen menu edit Opens the Edit Route screen new Opens the New Route screen Show Shows the Route on th...

Page 51 - To Insert, Edit or Remove Waypoints from a Route:; To Navigate Route from Routes screen:; To Search for Route by Name:

49 Chart To Insert, Edit or Remove Waypoints from a Route: 1. From the Routes screen select a route from the route list, press enTeR . 2. The Edit Route screen will appear. Select a waypoint from the Waypoint list, press MenU . A small submenu will appear with the options: Insert , Edit and Remove ....

Page 52 - Trails; Trails screen

50 Chart Trails A trail is a record of the path you have traveled. Trails not only show you where you have been, they can be used to retrace your path back to your starting point. On the Chart page a trail is presented by a solid line extending from the back of the current position icon. From the fa...

Page 53 - New Trail menu; To Create a New Trail:; Edit Trail menu; change the trail name, trail color and description of a trail.

51 Chart Trails screen menu edit Opens the Edit Trail menu new Opens the New Trail menu Show Displays the trail on the chart Display Turns on/off trail display on Chart Record Select or deselect to actively record a trail Delete Deletes a selected trail Delete All Select to delete all trails Find Us...

Page 54 - Trail line Color options; ing the Trail line color palette option.; Measuring Distances on Chart page; position on the Chart page, or between two different positions.; between the two locations; and move the cursor to the desired location. Press Exit to; If you record several overlapping trails, changing

52 Chart Trail line Color options You can change the default trail line color from the Edit Trail More menu by select- ing the Trail line color palette option. Measuring Distances on Chart page Use the Measure feature to measure distances between your location and another position on the Chart page,...

Page 55 - To search for Chart page POI using coordinates:; The Find Coordinate keypad will appear.; Find Chart item; To search for specific Chart page item:; screen will appear. Select

53 Chart Search by Coordinates To search for Chart page POI using coordinates: 1. From the Chart page press the MenU key. The Chart menu will appear, select Find . The Find menu will appear. 2. From the Find menu select Coordinate . The Find Coordinate keypad will appear. Use the keypad to enter the...

Page 56 - To change Chart page orientation:; Map Orientation; Look Ahead; area in front of you.

54 Chart Map Orientation To change Chart page orientation: 1. From the Chart page press the MenU key. The Chart menu will appear, select Chart options . The Chart options submenu will appear. 2. From the Chart options submenu select Map Orientation . The three Map Orientation options are: North Up ,...

Page 57 - Chart categories; D and Shaded Relief; To select between 2D and Shaded Relief:; Chart options

55 Chart Chart categories Use the Chart Categories screen to control what you want to see on the Chart page. To select / deselect Chart Categories: 1. From the Chart page press MenU . The Chart menu will appear; select Chart options . The Chart options submenu will appear. 2. From the Chart options ...

Page 58 - Chart page Icons, Tides and Currents; including Tides and Currents.; Radar Overlay; To turn on radar overlay:; Radar; sensor to enable Radar overlay.

56 Chart Chart page Icons, Tides and Currents Use the cursor on the Chart page to view detailed information about selected icons, including Tides and Currents. The image, at left, shows a Current icon selected on the Chart page. To view detailed information about an icon, press the MENU key then sel...

Page 59 - The Radar Options menu appears when Radar Overlay is turned; Radar Options menu; Selects radar transmission mode; Navionics; high definition Fish'n chip electronic charts.; Radar State, Adjust, Auto Gain and Sea Clutter are

57 Chart Radar Options The Radar Options menu appears when Radar Overlay is turned on. It allows you to customize the radar overlay settings from the Chart Page. To access the Radar Options menu, select Radar Options from the Chart menu and press enTeR . Radar Options menu Radar State Selects radar ...

Page 60 - Navionics Settings menu; To change Navionics Settings:; Select a setting and press; Highlight the desired option and press; navionics Settings and Options; Safety Depth; When Night mode is selected, depth areas are

58 Chart Navionics Settings menu Use to customize the way Navionics data will be displayed on the Chart page, allow- ing you to adjust the features best suited for your fishing conditions. To change Navionics Settings: 1. Select Chart options from the Chart menu and press enTeR . 2. Highlight Settin...

Page 61 - Texture Type

59 Chart • Texture Type — Enables (on) or disables (off) the 3D shading feature. Photo overlay allows you to enable (full) or disable (off) the aerial photog- raphy overlay chart feature. • Annotation — Allows you to display "Main" names (i.e. city names) only or the "Full" set of na...

Page 62 - To access the Radar Page:; Use the keypad to select the

60 Radar Radar Operation (optional) To access the Radar Page: 1. Press the PAGeS key. 2. Use the keypad to select the Radar Icon and press enTeR . North Indicator Radar orientation indicator Range Ring Size Range Rings Heading Line Range NOTE: You will only be able to see the Radar page if your unit...

Page 63 - Radar menu; To select Radar State:; Radar State; Select the desired state and press; Adjust menu; To access the Adjust menu:; Highlight the desired setting and press the Arrow

61 Radar Radar menu Use the Radar menu to make adjustments to radar display settings and features that not only change the appearance of the display, but also make navigation easier.To access the Radar menu, press the MenU key when the Radar page is on the display. Radar State Controls radar transmi...

Page 64 - Adjust menu options; Auto Gain; Selecting; Auto gain

62 Radar Adjust menu options Gain Controls the sensitivity of the radar receiver. Increasing gain will show more detail on the screen; decreasing gain will show less detail. Too much detail will clutter the screen. Conversely, desired returns may not be shown if gain is too low. Sea Clutter Reduces ...

Page 65 - Sea Clutter; ter will switch to Manual mode.; Acquire Targets; display. There are three Position options:

63 Radar Sea Clutter Allows you to select the Sea Clutter adjustment mode — Auto or Manual. If you make changes to Sea Clutter when it is in auto mode (Harbor or Offshore), Sea Clut- ter will switch to Manual mode. Sea Clutter Options Manual Switches Sea Clutter from Auto to Manual mode Harbor Auto ...

Page 66 - Position; Default setting, will position the PPI in the center of; display. If you shift the PPI to the right, you will see; Symbology; Menu allows you to place up to two EBL/VRMs on the PPI display.

64 Radar Position Center Default setting, will position the PPI in the center of the screen Look Ahead Shifts the PPI to the bottom of the screen, allowing you to see more of the area in front of your vessel Offset Allows you to move the PPI to a any location on the display. If you shift the PPI to ...

Page 67 - Use the keypad to move the EBL and

65 Radar EBL/VRM menu Places selected Electronic Bearing Line and Variable Range Marker on the display. To select an EBL/VRM: 1. Press the MenU key. 2. Use the keypad to select the EBL/VRM and press enTeR . 3. Use the keypad to move the EBL and increase/decrease the size of the VRM. Press exIT . Adj...

Page 68 - Data Box; Guard Zones; We recommend a 70-75% Guard Zone sensitivity

Radar 66 Radar Data Box Turns on/off on screen EBL/VRM information box . To turn on/off the EBL/VRM information box, highlight Data box on the EBL/VRM menu and press enTeR . Guard Zones A zone or zones near or around your vessel that alert you if a radar target enters or leaves a zone. That makes it...

Page 69 - To turn on a Guard Zone:; surroundings by allowing you to see radar

67 Radar To turn on a Guard Zone: 1. Press MenU , select Guard Zones and press enTeR . 2. Highlight Guard Zone 1 or Guard Zone 2 and press enTeR . To change the shape of Guard Zones 1. Select Shape and press enTeR . 2. Select the desired shape and press enTeR . Using the Adjust menu: 1. Select Adjus...

Page 70 - settings for your unit. To access the Settings menu, press; System; Used to change system settings like units, language and; Settings Menu

68 Settings The Settings Menu provides access to installation and advanced configuration settings for your unit. To access the Settings menu, press MenU twice. Settings Menu Options System Sonar (if applicable) Units Page Radar (if applicable) Network Navigation (if applicable) Fuel Vessels Chart (i...

Page 71 - Text Size

69 Settings To change Text Size: 1. Highlight Text Size from the System menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to select the desired text size and press enTeR . Key Beeps By default, a tone (key beep) will sound when any key is pushed on the unit. You can change key beep volume or turn them on or ...

Page 72 - Datum; and press

70 Settings Datum A model of the earth’s surface based on a network of surveyed ground features (points). This unit’s default datum is WGRS-84. To select a Datum: 1. Select Datum from the Chart settings menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to select the desired datum. Press enTeR . Coord System ...

Page 73 - Satellites

71 Settings Satellites Monitors the location of satellites in view and the quality of the unit’s satellite lock- on. The Satellite page has two display options. The Satellite screen displays a circular graphic that shows where satellites are located and a bar graph that monitors the strength of sate...

Page 74 - Screen Capture; from the Utilities list on the Pages menu. Press; TeR; Your MMC/SD card will be listed on the screen.

72 Settings Screen Capture Saves images of your unit’s screen to your unit. That allows you to capture images of everything from underwater structure and fish to routes, map areas and radar targets. To take a screen capture: 1. Select Screen Capture from the System menu and press enTeR . 2. Press th...

Page 75 - Highlight a desired setting and use the right/left

73 Settings Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command switches the unit back to the settings it had when you purchased it (default). Instructions on Restoring defaults are covered in the Getting Started section. Advanced A fine tuning adjustment for advanced users that allows you to turn on/off ...

Page 76 - To adjust cursor settings:; Use the arrow keys to select the desired value and press; About; Arrival Radius

74 Settings To adjust cursor settings: 1. Highlight the desired cursor setting and press enTeR . A dialog box will appear. 2. Use the arrow keys to select the desired value and press enTeR . About Used to view your unit’s current software version. To check the unit’s software version, highlight Abou...

Page 77 - travel, placing points along your path using one; Time; A point is placed along the trail after a selected amount of time; on the Trails menu and press

75 Settings Trails Controls the way trails are logged (updated). Trails mark your movement as you travel, placing points along your path using one of three logging types: Time, Distance or Auto. You can save up to 10 trails with up to 9,999 points per trail. If a trail exceeds 9,999 points, each new...

Page 78 - Time Period

76 Settings Time Period Controls how much time will pass before a point is placed along the trail. To set Time Period: 1. Highlight Time Period and press enTeR . The distance period key- pad will appear. 2. Input the desired distance and se- lect OK . Press enTeR . Phantom Loran Uses GPS and Loran c...

Page 79 - To access the Chart Settings Menu:; Chart Data; To select chart data:; Select the desired map data and; Range Rings; Heading extension

77 Settings Chart Settings Menu Contains Chart settings ranging from display options like Range Rings and Grid Lines to map settings like Chart Data and Datum. To access the Chart Settings Menu: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Highlight Chart and press enTeR . Chart Data This unit can use mapping data from ...

Page 80 - To use Heading Extension; Select the desired time interval and press; Popup Information; Grid Lines; Grid; Range Rings and Heading Extension may not be

78 Settings To use Heading Extension : 1. Highlight Heading Extension from the chart settings menu and press enTeR . 2. Select the desired time interval and press enTeR . Popup Information Turns on information windows that appear when the cursor is centered on a point of information. That allows you...

Page 81 - Hide Chart

79 Settings Routes Turns on/off route display properties. When several routes are on the display, turning off routes will give you a better view of the map. To turn on/off route display properties, select Routes from the Chart menu and press enTeR . Trails Turns on/off Trail display properties. When...

Page 82 - Sonar Settings; To access the Sonar Settings:; network Sonar; Network sonar; noise Rejection; To adjust Noise Rejection:; Use the keypad to select the desired option and press; Surface Clarity

80 Settings Sonar Settings (HDS-8 &10) The Sonar Settings Menu is used to modify Sonar options and display settings like Sonar Source, Noise Rejection and Fishing Mode. To access the Sonar Settings: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select Sonar and press enTeR . network Sonar Allows your unit to send/rec...

Page 83 - To adjust Surface Clarity:; Use the keypad to choose the desired option.; Scroll Speed; is best suited for ice fishing or fishing while; Manual Mode; situations, like fishing for suspended targets.

81 Settings To adjust Surface Clarity: 1. Select Surface Clarity from the Sonar Settings menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to choose the desired option. Scroll Speed Controls how fast the sonar chart scrolls across the screen. A slower scroll speed is best suited for ice fishing or fishing wh...

Page 84 - Fishing Modes; Use Shallow Water Fishing mode when fishing in less

82 Settings Fishing Modes Enhances the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. Settings optimized for fishing modes include: Color Palette, Sensitivity, Interference Rejection, Surface Clarity and Ping Speed, among others. Fishin...

Page 85 - To select a Fishing Mode:; Use the keypad to select the desired mode and press; Reset Fishing Mode; Installation Menu; Installation; Keel Offset; Keel

83 Settings To select a Fishing Mode: 1. Select Fishing Mode from the Sonar Settings menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to select the desired mode and press enTeR . Reset Fishing Mode Resets selected fishing mode to default settings. That is useful when you want to clear settings adjustments m...

Page 86 - Use the keypad to enter the desired keel offset. Select; Water Speed Calibration; When there are differences in speed data, Water Speed; . The Water Speed Calibration keypad will

84 Settings Before setting keel offset, measure the distance from the transducer to the lowest part of the keel. If, for example, the keel is 3.5 feet below the transducer, it will be input as –3.5 feet. To set Keel Offset: 1. Highlight the Keel Offset text box on the Installation menu and press enT...

Page 87 - Water Speed Averaging; will be recorded every five seconds, then averaged.; Temperature Calibration; To calibrate Temperature:; Temperature Averaging; taken every five seconds.; If the temperature sensor is reading a lower

85 Settings Water Speed Averaging Averages water speed by measuring your speed at a selected interval. Water speed intervals range from one to 30 seconds. If you select five seconds, your water speed will be recorded every five seconds, then averaged. To select a Water Averaging interval : 1. Highli...

Page 88 - To select a Temperature Averaging interval:; Transducer Type; transducer is not selected from the Transducer Type menu.; The Select Transducer menu will

86 Settings To select a Temperature Averaging interval: 1. Highlight the Temperature Averaging box on the Installation menu. 2. Press the keypad left/right to select the desired interval and press enTeR . Transducer Type Selects the transducer model connected to your display unit. In some transducer...

Page 89 - Controls Radar options and display settings like Target; Target expansion; Target Expansion; Target Trails; Creates an onscreen history of the movement; To change the Palette:

87 Settings Radar Settings Menu (optional) Controls Radar options and display settings like Target Expansion, Orientation and Bearings. To access the Radar settings menu: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select Radar and press enTeR . Target expansion Increases the size of radar targets, making them easier t...

Page 90 - Orientation; Course Up; To change Map Orientation:; Use the keypad to select the desired; Threshold; north Indicator; North Indicator

88 Settings Orientation Controls the way the map moves in relation to the movement of your vessel. That allows you to select a desired method for viewing your surroundings on the radar display. • Course Up — map stays at same orientation as the initial bearing to the selected waypoint. • Heading Up ...

Page 91 - Range Markers; Range; Compass; Bearings

89 Settings Range Rings Allows you to quickly estimate the distance from your vessel to a another radar target. To turn on/off Range Rings, highlight Range Rings on the Radar Settings menu and press enTeR . Range Markers Located below each Range Ring, Range Markers display the distance from your pos...

Page 92 - MARPA; Safe; — not on an approaching path to your vessel; Dangerous; — on an approaching path to your vessel when a target; Lost; — selected target moves out of MARPA range; To use Radar overlay or MARPA, an RC42 heading sensor

90 Settings To set T/M or R: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select Radar and press enTeR. 3. Highlight Bearings and press enTeR. 4. Use the arrows to select a bearing and press enTeR . MARPA MARPA automatically tracks selected radar targets, making it easier to avoid collisions. You can track up to 10 targ...

Page 93 - To adjust CPA and TCPA settings:

91 Settings To adjust CPA and TCPA settings: 1. Press MenU twice 2. Select Vessels and press enTeR . 3. Select Dangerous Vessels and press enTeR . 4. Select the CPA or TCPA text box and press enTeR . 5. Follow the onscreen instructions and press enTeR . 6. Select Save and press enTeR . Selecting MAR...

Page 94 - To cancel individual targets:

92 Settings To cancel individual targets: 1. Press the keypad to activate the cursor. 2. Move the cursor over a target you are tracking and press MenU . 3. Select Cancel Target and press enTeR . To cancel all targets: 1. From the radar page, press MenU . 2. Select Cancel All MARPA Targets and press ...

Page 95 - Target Alarms; To access Radar Installation menu:

93 Settings Target Alarms You can be alerted when a MARPA target breaches CPA or TCPA thresholds by setting an alarm. To set MARPA target alarm: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select Alarms and press enTeR . 3. Select Settings and press enTeR . 4. Select Vessels and press enTeR . 5. Select the desired alar...

Page 96 - Installation Adjustment Menu; Close; Bearing alignment; To select Heading up orientation:; Use the keypad to select

94 Settings Installation Adjustment Menu The installation adjustment menu is used to make adjustments to bearing alignment, range offset, antenna height and open array park angle.When the installation adjustment menu is accessed, press the keypad up/down to select a feature. Press the keypad left/ri...

Page 97 - To Adjust Bearing Alignment:; To Adjust Range Offset:; ZOOM In; Adjust range offset

95 Settings To Adjust Bearing Alignment: 1. Line up the bow of your vessel with a stationary target (lighthouse, pier, etc) at least 1 nm away 2. Select Adjust Bearing Alignment from the Radar Installation menu and press enTeR . The Installation Adjustment menu will appear. 3. Press the keypad left/...

Page 98 - Antenna Height; To Adjust Antenna Height:; Tune; for use by only trained technicians.

96 Settings Antenna Height Antenna height is the distance from the waterline to the Antenna (scanner). It is important to correctly input antenna height to prevent problems with the Sea Clutter feature. To Adjust Antenna Height: 1. Select Adjust Antenna Height from the Installation menu and press en...

Page 99 - Sidelobes are false returns caused by the reflection of your ra; Sidelobe suppression; Reset Radar to Factory Defaults; Resets radar to factory default settings.

97 Settings Sidelobe suppression (BR24 only) Sidelobes are false returns caused by the reflection of your ra - dar signal. Sidelobe suppression helps reduce the impact of sidelobes on your radar display. The default Auto mode will work well under most conditions. To make manual adjustments Sidelobe ...

Page 100 - Fuel; Used to input fuel data like engine/tank configuration,; Refuel; Use keypad to select the Amount Added window and press enter.

98 Settings Fuel Used to input fuel data like engine/tank configuration, fuel tank capacity and engine calibration. Your unit uses that data to calculate the overall fuel performance of your vessel. To access the Fuel menu, select Fuel from the Settings menu and press enTeR . Refuel Controls engine ...

Page 101 - Set to full checkbox; Tank set to full

99 Settings To set tank to full: 1. Highlight the Set to full checkbox on the Refuel screen and press enTeR . 2. Highlight OK and press enTeR . The calibration options screen will appear. You are ready to calibrate. To calibrate engine(s): 1. With the calibration options screen displayed, select the...

Page 102 - Fuel Used; Reset; Vessel Setup

100 Settings Fuel Used Data information screen that displays fuel consumption data including fuel used since last fill up, fuel used on the current trip and fuel used during a season. To access fuel used information, select Fuel Used from the Fuel menu and press enTeR . Highlight the Reset button an...

Page 103 - Engine/Tank Configuration

101 Settings Engine/Tank Configuration Used to input the number of engines and fuel tanks on your vessel. Your unit must have that information to be able to calibrate you engine(s). To select engine-tank configuration: 1. Highlight the vessel configuration drop-down menu and press enTeR . 2. Select ...

Page 104 - Some alarms will not work unless a corresponding

102 Settings Alarms This unit has alarms covering everything from depth and water temp rate to fuel and waypoint radius. The alarms list has three tabs: Active, History and Settings. • Active — used to view alarms that have been enabled • History — shows log of alarm activity, which includes data li...

Page 105 - to silence the alarm and close the alarm window.; Siren enabled; Siren Enabled; Units

103 Settings To silence an alarm: When an Alarm is triggered, a tone will sound and a alarm window will appear on the screen. Press enTeR to silence the alarm and close the alarm window. After alarm is silenced its corresponding alarm bell will continue to flash in the bottom left corner of the scre...

Page 106 - Network; Controls network configuration, data sources, serial port; Auto Configure; Yes; Data Sources; To select a data source:; Network menu

104 Settings Network Controls network configuration, data sources, serial port settings, waypoint sharing and allows you to monitor network performance (NMEA 2000 and ethernet) and network devices. To access the Network menu, select Network from the Settings menu and press enTeR . Auto Configure Res...

Page 107 - Rename

105 Settings Data Source menu Allows you to change the name and scope of a source and add/ remove sources from a NMEA 2000 or ethernet network. To access a Data Source menu, highlight a desired source and press MenU . Rename Used to rename a Data Source. That makes it easier to recognize one data so...

Page 108 - on the selected device’s data source menu and; Reset Global and Reset Local; From the Device List you can:

106 Settings To select a scope: 1. Highlight Scope on the selected device’s data source menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to select Global or Local and press enTeR . Reset Global and Reset Local Selecting Reset Global will reset all the source selections to default settings and removes all in...

Page 109 - Configuring Devices; Information screen will appear.; Configuration screen will appear.; Use keypad to input the desired information. Select

107 Settings Device Menu Options Details Accesses the Device Information screen Refresh Refreshes the device list Sort Allows you to sort device list by Model ID or Serial No. Configuring Devices Devices have different configuration options. Name, tank size and location can be configured on some dev...

Page 110 - To; For more information on device calibration, refer to

108 Settings To configure device location: 1. Select a device from the device list and press enTeR . The Device Information screen will appear. 2. Highlight the Configure button and press enTeR . The Device Configuration screen will appear. 3. Highlight the Location dropdown menu and press enTeR . 4...

Page 111 - Diagnostics

109 Settings Diagnostics Displays diagnostic information on NMEA 2000 networks displays the status of information shared between units (UDB). From the UDB tab, you also can select a unit to be used as the master (primary) unit when sharing information. To access the Diagnostics screen, select Diagno...

Page 112 - To access NMEA 0183 Output screen:; only available if connected to AIS receiver; navigate safely through high traffic areas.; To display MMSI messages, you must turn on the

110 Settings NMEA 0183 Output Controls NMEA 0183 sentences used, allowing you to select the type of messages your unit will transmit when communicating with other NMEA 0183 devices. To access NMEA 0183 Output screen: 1. Select NMEA 0183 Output from the Network menu and press enTeR . 2. Select NMEA 2...

Page 113 - Allow you to select what vessels will be shown on

111 Settings Icon Filters Allow you to select what vessels will be shown on the display. To select a Display option: 1. Select Icon Filters on the Vessels menu and press enTeR . 2. Use the keypad to select the desired display setting and press enTeR . 3. To select a value for Hide further than or Hi...

Page 114 - Simulator; Simulate; Demo Mode; Advanced

112 Settings Simulator Accesses all simulation types including default demo and simulator modes as well as advanced custom simulations. To access the Simulator menu, highlight Simulator on the Settings menu and press enTeR . Simulate Turns on/off your unit’s simulator. Simulate must be turned on to ...

Page 115 - To select a source file:

113 Settings Source Files Controls source files used in radar, sonar, AIS (Chart) and Weather simulations. Source files allow you to use your own data while running a simulation. To select a source file: 1. Highlight the desired source file category on the Advanced menu and press enTeR . A win- dow ...

Page 116 - Route

114 Settings Route Allows you to select a route to be used during a simulation. To select a route: 1. Select Route from the Advanced menu and press enTeR . A Route List will appear. 2. Use the keypad to select the desired route and press enTeR . Set Start Position Sets the starting point of a GPS Si...

Page 117 - Specifications; General; GPS navigation

115 Specifications Specifications: HDS-8/8m & HDS-10/10m General Case Size: • HDS-8 : 7.8” H x 10.6” W x 4” D (19.8 x 26.9 x 10.1 cm), 4.2 lbs • HDS-10 : 8.9” H x 12.3” W x 4” D (22.6 x 31.2 x 10.1 cm), 5.24 lbs Display: • HDS-8 : 8.2” (20.8 cm) diagonal high contrast color LCD, 800 x 600 pixel ...

Page 118 - Unit Care; Cleaning the screen; the button to free it back to the normal position.; Debris in the keyboard contacts; Contact & Service Information; or visit our website:

116 Unit Care Unit Care Cleaning the screen Clean the screen with a mixture of distilled water (50%) and white distilled vinegar (50%) or Windex® Vinegar Multi Surface. Do not use any type of abrasive cleaners. They will remove the Anti-Reflection coating from the glass. Inspect the buttons Make sur...

Page 119 - securely plugged into the unit.; Troubleshooting; Unit won’t turn on

117 Troubleshooting If your unit is not working, or if you need technical help, use the following troubleshooting section before contacting the customer service department. 1. Check the power cable’s connection at the unit. 2. Make sure the power cable is wired properly. The red wire connects to the...

Page 120 - Bottom echo disappears at high speeds, erratic reading

118 Troubleshooting bubbles. (See the Installation Section for how to install the transducer.) 3. When attaching a transducer to the inside of a hull, ONLY use epoxy available from LEI (see inside back cover for or - der information). 4. Do NOT use RTV silicone rubber adhesive or any other type of e...

Page 121 - No fish arches when Fish I.D. is turned off

119 Troubleshooting transducer cables away from other electrical wiring on the boat. 3. When trolling over weed beds in 20ft of water or less, you may experience vertical bars, loss of the chart picture, or the digital depth. First, do a soft reset of the unit. Then go to the Full Sonar Chart screen...

Page 122 - noise

120 Troubleshooting to 60ft or whatever depth you expect the fish to appear at. This will maximize the screen resolution to show small ob - jects larger on the screen. It is unlikely you will see average- sized fish display as arches in a 100ft deep water column. 4. The boat must be moving at a slow...

Page 123 - GPS not Accurate

121 Troubleshooting 5. When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the above tests, then the noise source is probably cavitation. Many people make sonar installations which function per - fectly in shallow water, or when the boat is at rest. In most cases, the cause of the malfunction is th...

Page 124 - Categories. Make sure all the categories you want to see; Current Position not on the Screen

122 Troubleshooting 1. Before purchasing a pre-loaded mapping card for a unit, go to our Mapping Index at http://www.lowrance.com/Prod - ucts/Mapping/default.asp Click on the type of card you are interested in and look at the list of units that are compatible with that card. 2. When zooming in to se...

Page 125 - Radar won’t Start Up

123 Troubleshooting should be nothing around or above the antenna. However, GPS antennas can receive signals well through many types of glass and fabric. It is recommended to try various loca - tions before making a permanent installation. 3. If you are using a NMEA 2000 network, both branches of th...

Page 127 - Index; Symbols

125 Index Index Symbols 2D and Shaded Relief 55 A Acquire targets 63 Active cursor 10 Active panel 25 Add dashboard 22 Adjusting colorline 31 Adjusting sensitivity 31 Adjusting text size 68 Adjust panel sizes 26 Advanced settings 73 Alarm Limits 103 Alarms 102 Enable/Disable 102 Amplitude scope 34 A...

Page 128 - Delete data files 24

126 Index Data source scope 105 Datum 70 Delete data files 24 Delete sonar logs 24 Demo mode 112 Depth line 34 Device list 106 Displaying combo pages 25 Displaying multiple panels 26 E EBL/VRM 64 EBL/VRM adjust menu 65 EBL/VRM menu 65 Engine/Tank configuration 101 Ethernet 115 ENET 115 F Fast scan m...

Page 129 - Simulator source files 113

127 Index NMEA 0183 115 NMEA 2000 115 NMEA 0183 output 110 NMEA 2000 receive/send waypoint 109 P Page settings 74 Pages screen 11 Phantom Loran 76 Ping Speed 32 Point of interest (POI) 38 Position 115 R Radar adjust menu 61 Radar compass overlay 89 Radar installation adust menu 93 Radar installation...

Page 130 - Vessel icon filters 111

128 Index Sonar log settings 36 Sonar manual mode 81 Sonar menu 29 Sonar network source 37 Sonar noise rejection 80 Sonar options 32 Sonar page 17 Sonar palettes 33 Sonar range 30 Sonar scroll speed 81 Sonar settings 80 Sonar source 37 Sonar splitscreen 30 Sonar temperature graph 34 Sorting waypoint...

Page 131 - Navico Databases License Agreement

Navico Databases License Agreement THIS IS A LEGAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE END-USER WHO FIRST PURCHASES THIS PRODUCT AS A CONSUMER ITEM FOR PERSONAL, FAMILY, OR HOUSEHOLD USE ("YOU") AND NAVICO, THE MANUFACTURER OF THIS PRODUCT ("WE", "OUR", OR "US"). USING THE PRODUCT ...

Page 132 - Databases Limited Warranty

Databases Limited Warranty " We", "our", or "us" refers to Navico, the manufacturer of this product. "You" or "your" refers to the first person who purchases the product as a consumer item for personal, family, or household use. The Databases Limited Warranty ...