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Lowrance HDS-7m User Manual

Lowrance HDS-7m
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Operation Manual
HDS-5, HDS-7,
HDS-5m & HDS-7m

Table of Contents

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Lowrance HDS-7m Specifications

General IconGeneral
Display Size7 inches
Resolution800 x 480 pixels
GPSYes
Waterproof RatingIPX7
ChartplottingYes
TouchscreenNo
Power Input10-17 VDC
Weight3.5 lbs
GPS Accuracy3 meters
NetworkingNMEA 2000

Summary

Introduction

About This Manual

Provides an overview of the manual's content and purpose.

Manual Conventions

Explains the conventions used for button actions, menu selections, and text formatting.

Getting Started

Initial Unit Setup

Covers powering on/off, setup wizard, keypad, backlight, and cursor.

Basic Operations

Explains language selection, menu navigation, and closing screens.

Data Entry and Defaults

Guides on entering text, selecting chart data, fishing modes, and restoring defaults.

Pages and Display Options

Page Navigation and Selection

How to access and switch between different display pages and combo views.

Customizing Data Overlays

Instructions for adding, editing, and managing data overlays on display pages.

Overview of Page Types

Introduces Sonar, Chart, Radar, and Info pages and their primary functions.

Sonar Operation

Sonar Basics and History

How to access and view sonar history and understand the sonar display.

Sonar Menu and Key Features

Explains the sonar menu, sensitivity, auto-sensitivity, colorline, and range settings.

Advanced Sonar Functions

Covers temperature graph, depth line, amplitude scope, zoom bars, fish ID, and data logging.

Chart Operation

Chart Navigation and Menus

Accessing the chart page, chart menu, and chart options for navigation.

Waypoints, Routes, and Trails

Creating, managing, and navigating with waypoints, routes, and trails.

Chart Display Settings

Adjusting map orientation, categories, chart items, and 2D/Shaded Relief display.

Radar Operation

Radar Basics and Menu

Accessing the radar page, radar menu, and radar state settings.

Radar Adjustments and Features

Covers gain, sea clutter, auto gain, position, symbology, and EBL/VRM.

Guard Zones and Overlay

Setting up guard zones for alerts and using radar overlay for enhanced awareness.

Settings Menu

System Settings

Configures language, text size, key beeps, time, datum, coordinate system, and magnetic variation.

Chart Settings Menu

Customizes chart data, range rings, heading extension, popup info, grid lines, routes, and trails.

Sonar Settings

Adjusts sonar source, noise rejection, surface clarity, scroll speed, manual mode, and fishing modes.

Radar Settings Menu

Configures radar target expansion, trails, palette, orientation, threshold, and bearings.

Fuel and Vessel Configuration

Manages fuel data input, vessel setup, engine calibration, and fuel used tracking.

Alarms and Units

Sets up alarms, silences alerts, and configures units of measure.

Network and Simulator

Manages network configuration, data sources, simulators, and diagnostic tools.

Specifications

General Unit Specifications

Details general unit dimensions, display, power, and environmental operating conditions.

Sonar and GPS Features

Outlines sonar frequency, depth capability, and GPS receiver/antenna details.

Unit Care

Maintenance and Cleaning

Guidance on cleaning the screen, inspecting buttons, and cleaning connections for optimal performance.

Service and Contact Info

Information on obtaining spare parts or service from the manufacturer's support channels.

Troubleshooting

Power and Operational Issues

Solves problems like the unit not turning on, freezing, or operating erratically.

Sonar Performance Issues

Addresses weak bottom echoes, erratic readings, missing fish arches, and noise interference.

GPS and Radar Problems

Troubleshoots inaccurate GPS positions, card reading issues, and radar startup problems.

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