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Page 3 - Contents; Table of contents

1 Contents Table of contents Introduction ....................................................................................... 3 Getting Started ................................................................................. 5 Turning on the Unit ...................................................

Page 4 - Index

2 Contents Radar Operation (optional) ........................................................... 33 Radar menu ............................................................................................. 34 Adjust menu ..................................................................................

Page 5 - About this manual; click on the; Manual Conventions; in all caps and bold text like —; MenU; MenU; Language; enTeR; Introduction

3 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 6 - Lowrance HDS-5x Sonar

4 Introduction Lowrance HDS-5x Sonar ZOUT: Zooms out the screen so you can see more of the water column ZIn : Zooms in the screen, allowing you to get a closer look at desired returns LIGHT/POWER: controls backlight level & turns the unit on/off FReQ : changes transducer frequency exIT : cancels...

Page 7 - Getting Started; Turning on the Unit; Power Off; Setup wizard; Night Mode; Cursor; exIT

5 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 8 - To select a language:; Menus; Closing Menus

6 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 9 - Selecting a Fishing Mode; of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions.; Depth; General Use; Slow Trolling; Clear Water; Entering Letters in Text Boxes; This unit has some features and functions that may

7 Getting Started Selecting a Fishing Mode Fishing modes enhance the performance of your unit by providing preset packages of sonar settings geared to specific fishing conditions. To select a fishing mode: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select Sonar and press enTeR . 3. Highlight Fishing Mode and press enT...

Page 10 - To Restore Defaults:; System; Restore Defaults; Select each item you want to restore or; OK

8 Getting Started Restore Defaults The Restore Defaults command switches the unit back to the settings it had when you purchased it (default). To Restore Defaults: 1. Press MenU twice. 2. Select System and press enTeR . 3. Highlight Restore Defaults and press enTeR . 4. Select each item you want to ...

Page 11 - Pages; Pages Screen; pages screen, press the; PAGeS; display the page, press; Hold down the; PAGeS; key to switch active panels

9 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 t...

Page 12 - Data Overlay; Data Overlay menu; Edit Overlay menu; . The Edit overlay menu will

10 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 13 - Move or Placing a Gauge; key when the gauge is in edit; to place the gauge.; Configure; Type

11 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 14 - Size; ZOOM OUT; Limits

12 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 15 - Allows you to Add/Remove sources and adjust Bezel, Caption; Configuration Settings; Add Source

13 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 16 - Sonar Page; On the Sonar Page you can:; Sonar; on the Pages menu and

14 Pages Sonar Page 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. Sonar display opti...

Page 17 - 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

15 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 18 - Info menu; while on the; . The active gauge will be; You can toggle through the dashboard templates on the

16 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 19 - To edit gauge display:

17 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 21 - Change Layout; Use the keypad to choose a gauge layout; Add Dashboard; Select the desired gauge layout and press

19 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 22 - To remove dashboards:; Utilities

20 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 23 - Displaying Combo Pages; To display a combo page:; . The selected combo page will be; Selecting an Active Panel

21 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 24 - Displaying; To display multiple panels:; key and use; combo page will be displayed; Adjust Panel Sizes

22 Pages Displaying Multiple Panels 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 view for the sonar pa...

Page 25 - To adjust panel sizes:; press

23 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 26 - Sonar Operation; To access the Sonar Page:; Use the keypad to select; Viewing Sonar History; You can review your recent sonar history

24 Sonar Sonar Operation 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 normal operation, move ...

Page 27 - Sonar Menu; Sensitivity; Auto Sensitivity; By default, Sensitivity is set to auto mode. You may

25 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 28 - Colorline

26 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 29 - — displays full sonar screen; Adjust; To Adjust Sensitivity and Colorline:

27 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 30 - 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

28 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 31 - To select a Split option:; The Split menu will appear.; Palette; Sonar display color templates with varying degrees of color

29 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 32 - Temperature Graph; Depth Line; Amplitude Scope; Zoom Bars; When the screen is zoomed, you can use the Zoom

30 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 33 - Fish ID; Both; Measure Distance; Measure distance; Move the cursor to the second location. The Measure distance line; and move the cursor to

31 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 35 - Radar; To access the Radar Page:; Use the keypad to select the

33 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 36 - 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

34 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 37 - Auto Gain; Selecting; Auto gain

35 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 38 - Sea Clutter; ter will switch to Manual mode.; Sea Clutter Options; Switches Sea Clutter from Auto to Manual mode; Harbor; Auto setting optimized for harbor-like environment; Offshore; Auto setting designed for offshore conditions; Acquire Targets; display. There are three Position options:; Select the desired position and press

36 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 39 - Position; the screen; Look Ahead; Symbology; Menu allows you to place up to two EBL/VRMs on the PPI display.

37 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 40 - Use the keypad to move the EBL and

38 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 41 - Data Box; Guard Zones; We recommend a 70-75% Guard Zone sensitivity

39 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 easie...

Page 42 - To turn on a Guard Zone:

40 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 43 - Settings; settings for your unit. To access the Settings menu, press; Used to change system settings like units, language and; Settings Menu

41 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 Fuel Vessels Page Alarms Simulator Sonar Units Radar (if applicable) Network System Used to change system setti...

Page 44 - Text Size

42 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 45 - Screen Capture; key to capture the current screen. Repeat

43 Settings Screen Capture Saves images of your unit’s screen to your unit. You will only be able to review images on your unit. You can not save them to an MMC/SD card. To take a screen capture: 1. Select Screen Capture from the System menu and press enTeR . 2. Press the LIGHT/POWER key to capture ...

Page 46 - To access Advanced Settings:; Highlight a desired setting and use the right/left; Use the arrow keys to select the desired value and press; About; Used to make adjustments to overlay data, combo page

44 Settings To access Advanced Settings: 1. Select Advanced on the Settings menu and press enTeR . 2. Highlight a desired setting and use the right/left arrow keys to open (—) or close (+) the setting. To adjust cursor settings: 1. Highlight the desired cursor setting and press enTeR . A dialog box ...

Page 47 - 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

45 Settings Sonar Settings 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/receive sonar data ...

Page 48 - To adjust Surface Clarity:; Use the keypad to choose the desired option.; Scroll Speed; Manual Mode

46 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 49 - Fishing Modes; Fishing; Use Shallow Water Fishing mode when fishing in less

47 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 50 - To select a Fishing Mode:; Use the keypad to select the desired mode and press; Reset Fishing Mode; Installation Menu; Installation; Keel Offset; Keel

48 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 51 - 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

49 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 52 - Water Speed Averaging; To select a Water Averaging interval :; Temperature Calibration; To calibrate Temperature:; Temperature Averaging; If the temperature sensor is reading a lower

50 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 53 - To select a Temperature Averaging interval:; Transducer Type; transducer is not selected from the Transducer Type menu.; The Select Transducer menu will

51 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 54 - Controls Radar options and display settings like Target; Target Expansion; Target Trails; Creates an onscreen history of the movement; To change the Palette:

52 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 55 - Orientation; Course Up; To change Map Orientation:; Use the keypad to select the desired; Threshold; north Indicator; North Indicator

53 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 56 - Range Rings; Range Markers; Range; Compass; Bearings

54 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 57 - 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

55 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 58 - To adjust CPA and TCPA settings:

56 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 59 - To cancel individual targets:

57 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 60 - Target Alarms; To access Radar Installation menu:

58 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 61 - Installation Adjustment Menu; Bearing alignment; radar orientation to Heading Up.

59 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/ r...

Page 62 - To Adjust Bearing Alignment:; target is at 0; ZOOM In; Adjust range offset; Press the keypad to the left set range offset to 0.

60 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 63 - Antenna Height; To Adjust Antenna Height:; Tune; for use by only trained technicians.

61 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 64 - Sidelobes are false returns caused by the reflection of your; Sidelobe suppression; Reset Radar to Factory Defaults; Resets radar to factory default settings.

62 Settings Sidelobe suppression (BR24 only) Sidelobes are false returns caused by the reflection of your radar signal. Sidelobe suppression helps reduce the impact of sidelobes on your radar display. The default Auto mode will work well under most conditions. Manually adjusting Sidelobe suppression...

Page 65 - Fuel; Used to input fuel data like engine/tank configuration,; Refuel; Use keypad to select the Amount Added window and press enter.

63 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 66 - Set to full checkbox; Tank set to full

64 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 67 - Fuel Used; Reset; Vessel Setup

65 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 and...

Page 68 - Engine/Tank Configuration

66 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 a...

Page 69 - Active; Alarms; Some alarms will not work unless a corresponding

67 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 lik...

Page 70 - to silence the alarm and close the alarm window.; Siren enabled; Siren Enabled; Units

68 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 scree...

Page 71 - Network; Auto Configure; Yes; Data Sources; To select a data source:

69 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 Rese...

Page 72 - Rename

70 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 sou...

Page 73 - on the selected device’s data source menu and; Reset Global and Reset Local; From the Device List you can:

71 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 ins...

Page 74 - Configuring Devices; Information screen will appear.; Configuration screen will appear.; Use keypad to input the desired information. Select

72 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 devi...

Page 75 - To; For more information on device calibration, refer to

73 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 76 - Diagnostics; NMEA 2000 receive/send waypoint; Serial Ports; To send waypoints, your must have access to GPS through an

74 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 Diagnos...

Page 77 - To configure serial ports:; only available if connected to AIS receiver; Vessels; There is no graphical display of dangerous vessels on

75 Settings To configure serial ports: 1. Highlight Serial Ports on the Network menu and press enTeR . 2. Select the desired setting and press enTeR . 3. Use the keypad to select the desired option and press enTeR . 4. Highlight OK and press enTeR . NMEA 0183 Output Controls NMEA 0183 sentences used...

Page 78 - from the Vessels menu and press; Simulator; from the Simulator menu and press

76 Settings Dangerous Vessels Allows you to set the dangerous vessel threshold via CPA (Closest point of approach) and TCPA (Time to closest point of approach) settings. To adjust CPA or TCPA settings: 1. Select Dangerous Vessels from the Vessels menu and press enTeR . 2. Select the CPA or TCPA text...

Page 79 - Specifications; General

77 Specifications Specifications: HDS-5x General Case Size: • HDS-5x : 5.8” H x 7.3” W x 4” D (14.6 x 18.4 x 10.2 cm), 2.30 lbs Display: • HDS-5 : 5.0” (12.7 cm) diagonal high con- trast 16-bit color TFT, 480 x 480 pixel reso- lution Backlighting: • HDS-5x : Florescent (CCFL) backlit screen, LED key...

Page 80 - 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:

78 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 sure...

Page 81 - securely plugged into the unit.; Troubleshooting; Unit won’t turn on

79 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 82 - ducer lower in the water or to another location. The trans; Bottom echo disappears at high speeds, erratic

80 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 epo...

Page 83 - to the Full Sonar Chart screen. Press Menu and select So; No fish arches when Fish I.D. is turned off

81 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 84 - and show as horizontal lines on screen. This is especially; noise

82 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 t...

Page 85 - When no noise appears on the sonar unit after all of the; Reset the Unit

83 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 the ...