Lowrance electronic HDS-7, HDS-5 Chart Settings Menu, Chart Data, Range Rings, Heading Extension

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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 Navico and Navionics. The Chart Data menu allows you to select the desired map data (Navico 3D mapping data available in US only).

To select chart data:

1.Highlight Chart Data on the Chart

Settings menu and press enter.

2.Select the desired map data and press enter.

Chart Settings Menu

The Chart Settings menu changes when Navionics is the selected chart data type.

Range Rings

Anavigation aid used to estimate distances. Centered around your location, Range Rings are placed a preset distance from your location, allowing you to quickly estimate distances while navigating.

To turn Range Rings On/Off, highlight Range Rings on the Chart Settings menu and press ENTER.

Range Rings

Heading Extension

A line extending from the front of the current position icon that is used to estimate distance and time of arrival. The distance and estimated time of arrival is based on the time interval selected from the Heading Extension menu.

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Contents HDS-5 & HDS-7 Software updates for your unit Table of contents Contents 113 Blank Introduction About this manual Manual ConventionsLowrance HDS-5 and HDS-7 Getting Started Menus Selecting Chart DataTo select Chart data Closing MenusEntering Letters in Text Boxes Selecting a Fishing ModeTo select a fishing mode To enter data in a text boxRestore Defaults To Restore DefaultsPages Pages ScreenSelecting Pages Data Overlay menu To access Edit Data Overlay menuData Overlay Edit Overlay menuTo move or place a gauge Edit ModeMove or Placing a Gauge Select DataTo select data overlay TypeSize To configure limits LimitsTo save changes To use Add Source Configuration menuAdd Source To remove add source dataSonar ChartOn the Chart Page you can On the Sonar Page you canOn the Radar Page you can RadarInfo On the Info Page you canGauge Layout Templates Data menuDash 1, Dash 2 and Dash EditTo edit gauge display Enter. a list of subcategories will appearEdit Data menu To select data To add sourceTo remove a source To change layout To Finish EditingChange Layout Add DashboardUtilities SettingsTo access Utilities UtilitiesTo copy data files/sonar logs To delete data files/sonar logsDisplaying Combo Pages Selecting an ActiveTo display a combo Adjust Panel Sizes Displaying Multiple PanelsTo display multiple panels To adjust panel sizes Blank To access the Sonar Sonar OperationSonar Menu Auto SensitivitySensitivity Frequency ColorlineRange SplitAdjust To Adjust Sensitivity and ColorlineStop Sonar Custom Upper and Lower Limits To set Upper and Lower LimitsSonar Options Ping SpeedPalette To select a Split optionTo select a Palette Amplitude Scope Temperature GraphDepth Line Zoom BarsLog Sonar Data Fish IDTo select Fish ID option To input filename To select Save to or Bytes per SoundingStart Logging To stop logging Chart page 2D Chart mode Chart OperationDisplaying the Chart Access the Chart page from the Pages menuChart menu On the ChartFind Current Position Selecting POIs on Chart page with Cursor To select a Chart page POITo create a Waypoint at the Vessels position on Chart Create/Delete Waypoint from ChartTo create a Waypoint at the Cursors position on Chart WaypointsWaypoints screen To Navigate to a Waypoint from the Waypoints screenWaypoints screen menu Waypoints screen, Search for Waypoint by nameTo Search for Waypoint by Name Waypoint Information screen Waypoints screen, Sort Waypoints featureEditing a Waypoint on the Chart Edit Waypoint menuTo Edit Waypoint name or description To Edit Waypoint depth or alarm radiusEdit Waypoint name, description, position or depth To Edit Waypoint positionRoutes Create Route from ChartTo Create a New Route from the Chart Edit Waypoint icon and colorChart Routes screen Routes screen menuTo Insert, Edit or Remove Waypoints from a Route To Edit RouteTo Display / Hide Route To Navigate Route from Routes screenTrails Trails screenTo Search for Route by Name Trails screen menu New Trail menuEdit Trail menu Trail line Color optionsTo edit a Trail name Measuring Distances on Chart Find Chart itemSearch by Coordinates Map Orientation To change Chart page orientationTo select / deselect the Look Ahead feature Look Ahead2D and Shaded Relief Chart categoriesTo select / deselect Chart Categories Shaded Relief only available on U.S. modelsChart page Icons, Tides and Currents Radar OverlayTo turn on radar overlay Navionics Radar OptionsTo view Navionics data Navionics Settings menu Navionics Settings and OptionsTo change Navionics Settings Platinum or Platinum Plus charts To access the Radar Radar OperationRadar menu Adjust menu Radar StateClear Trails Position To change the PPI positionSymbology EBL/VRMEBL/VRM menu AdjustTo adjust an EBL/VRM To select an EBL/VRMCursor position window Radar OverlayBlank System Settings MenuTo access the System menu LanguageKey Beeps TimeDatum Coord SystemMagnetic Variation Satellites Screen Capture To take a screen captureTo save screen captures to MMC/SD card Restore Defaults To access Advanced SettingsAdvanced To adjust Waypoint, Hardware, Flywheel and Radar settings To adjust cursor settingsAbout To access the Chart Settings Menu Chart Settings MenuChart Data Range RingsWaypoints Popup InformationGrid Lines To use Heading ExtensionHide Chart RoutesTrails Network Sonar Sonar Settings MenuSonar Source Noise RejectionSurface Clarity Manual ModeTo adjust Surface Clarity Scroll SpeedFishing Modes Installation Menu Reset Fishing ModeKeel Offset Water Speed Calibration To set Keel OffsetTo calibrate Water Speed Water Speed Averaging Temperature CalibrationTemperature Averaging To select a Water Averaging intervalTransducer Type Reset Water DistanceTo select a Temperature Averaging interval To select a Transducer TypeTarget Trails Radar Settings MenuTarget Expansion PaletteThreshold North IndicatorOrientation To change Map OrientationRange Markers CompassBearings Installation Adjustment Menu InstallationTo access Radar Installation menu To set T/M or RTo Adjust Bearing Alignment Bearing alignmentTo select Heading up orientation Range offset To Adjust Range OffsetTo Adjust Antenna Height Antenna HeightOpen Array Park Angle Reset Radar to Factory DefaultsTo Adjust Open Array Park Angle TuneFuel RefuelTo input fuel added To set tank to full To calibrate enginesVessel Setup Fuel UsedTo input tank size Engine/Tank ConfigurationTo select engine-tank configuration CalibrateAlarms To enable/disable an AlarmTo set alarm limit Siren EnabledTo silence an alarm Set LimitDistance Period Logging TypeTo select a Logging Type To set Distance periodTime Period Units100 To set Time PeriodNetwork 101102 103 Configuring Devices To configure a device name or device tank size104 105 To configure device locationTo access calibration instructions InstanceDiagnostics 106Nmea 2000 receive/send waypoint 107 To configure serial portsTo access Nmea 0183 Output screen Serial PortsMmsi Maritime Mobile Service Identity Vessels108 109 Course ExtensionTo use Course Extension Simulator 110111 112 Specifications 113Display ConnectorsUnit Care ButtonsUnit freezes, locks up, or operates erratically TroubleshootingUnit won’t turn on Weak bottom echo, erratic readings or no fish returns116 No fish arches when Fish I.D. is turned off 117Noise 118GPS Not Accurate 119Cards not Read by Unit Current Position not on the Screen120 Radar won’t Start Up Update the SoftwareReset the Unit 121122 Symbols Index123 124 Nmea125 126