Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN
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- Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 1
are not described in the HDS Gen2 Operation manual. HDS Gen2 2.0 software update Screen capture A new method for taking screen captures has been implemented in this software version. This new method allows you to quickly capture screen shots to internal memory without having to enable/disable screen - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 2
setting to a level that works best with current water conditions. Customizable panel layouts HDS-8 and HDS-10 users can access new customizable panel layouts. To access the customizable layout menu, press Pages, select a combo a Navionics chart and any Lowrance compatible chart simultaneously. To use - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 3
selecting chart data has changed since the most recent operation manual release. 1. Access the Chart menu 2. Select Chart options 3. Select Change to Lowrance or Change to Navionics 4. Press Enter. New Navionics features The 2.0 software update has several new Navionics features that allow the user - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 4
foot range. • Rock Filtering - Filters rocks below a certain depth 3D charts for Lowrance 3D charts are available for Insight mapping. The navigation in 3D charts have changed slightly with the HDS 2.0 software update. There are two 3D view options available: • Rotate - default view keeping the boat - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 5
camera angle is as seen from your eye position, looking toward the vessel. The vessel's rotation on the chart is defined by the chart orientation settings. You can change the camera's tilt angle by pressing the keypad up or down. You rotate the camera around it's own vertical axis by pressing - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 6
Steps 4 and 5 to reposition the other red X 7. Press Menu 8. Select Export and press Enter 9. Select the desired user data file format and press Export 10. Select the destination folder and press OK 11. Input the desired file name and press OK ¼¼ Note: To export waypoints, routes and trails to a non - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 7
. As a result, higher damping levels cause a delayed response to changes in the data. PDF viewer Use the PDF viewer to read manuals and other PDF files on the HDS display. The manuals can be read from an inserted SD card or from the unit's internal memory. Use the softkeys and the keypad to - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 8
Vessel setup Your unit now supports up to eight engines and five tanks in the Vessel setup dialog. Point 1 antenna configuration Enabling WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS Select WAAS/MSAS/EGNOS to use the satellite based augmentation system (SBAS), which can increase accuracy of a GPS fix to within approximately 1m. - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 9
unnecessary NMEA 2000 data traffic. For high speed vessels, the maximum update rate will be desired for measuring performance to the highest possible Filter Averages COG/SOG data to smooth out displayed values. The best setting will depend on the type of vessel and user preference. Configure/Offset - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 10
Set the Point 1 instance value to 001 to disable the heading sensor. This is useful when more than one Point 1 antenna is installed on the same network and you only want to receive data from one of the heading sensors. GNSS Configuration The GPS the on-screen instructions to calibrate the compass - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 11
HDS Gen2 unit with 2.0 software, you can use a wireless device to remotely view the HDS display. Displaying HDS Guide. ¼¼ Note: GoFree wireless is not compatible with HDS Gen1 units. If an HDS Gen1 unit is on the same network as a GoFree module, networking will no longer be functional. Setting HDS - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 12
wireless viewing of HDS Start the app, and tap the HDS icon to request remote view of the HDS unit. ¼¼ Note: Older versions of the Android operating system do not support display unit autodiscovery. If no units appear on the Lowrance GoFree Viewer screen, follow the onscreen instructions. 12 | - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 13
HDS Gen2 RTM 2.5 software update The HDS RTM 2.5 software update enables support for the SonarHub sonar module, SpotlightScan sonar and Fusion-Link. SonarHub You can use the SonarHub to view data from CHIRP, broadband and StructureScan HD transducers. ¼¼ Note: When the SonarHub is in CHIRP mode, you - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 14
SpotlightScan™ SpotlightScan Sonar shows structure and fish targets ahead and around the boat without disturbing these areas before you have a chance to fish them. The SpotlightScan transducer can also be used for DownScan imaging or as a conventional broadband transducer. Twin scanning beams - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 15
5. Select your trolling motor type 6. Select Calibrate 7. Select OK on the confirmation dialog Displaying SpotlightScan view SpotlightScan images are viewed on the Structure page. You can set up combo pages to view SpotlightScan images, broadband sonar and DownScan images at the same time. | 15 - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 16
manual for instructions covering the installation of a FUSION radio on a NMEA 2000 network. FUSION Link setup Audio must be enabled on your HDS unit before setting Audio sources supported by the SonicHub and FUSION-Link are controlled in the same manner. Refer to your HDS manual for information - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 17
VHF operation VHF control Favorites Volume/Mute Save as favorite Squelch Scan mode Source Marine region Mixer Audio server Displays list of favorite channels level Scans preset VHF channels for transmissions Selects audio source Selects region where VHF radio is located Controls settings for - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 18
FUSION-Link device. ¼¼ Note: You will not be able to view DVD video on HDS Gen2 keypad units. DVD control Volume/Mute Source Mixer Audio server Controls volume/mute audio Selects audio source Controls settings for audio zones Selects audio server DVD menu DVD keypad controls Rewind Fast forward - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 19
FUSION radio for a different device, detach Sirius from the AUX source on the HDS unit. 1. Press Menu 2. Select Detach from AUX To reattach Sirius 1. 2. Select AUX as the Source 3. Select Attach Sirius Mixer Your unit supports FUSION-Link devices with up to four audio zones that can be controlled - Lowrance HDS-5 Gen2 | HDS Gen2 2.5 software release addendum - EN - Page 20
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This addendum documents new features included in the HDS Gen2
2.0 and 2.5 software updates. These features are not described in the
HDS Gen2 Operation manual.
HDS Gen2 2.0 software update
Screen capture
A new method for taking screen captures has
been implemented in this software version.
This new method allows you to quickly
capture screen shots to internal memory
without having to enable/disable screen
capture functionality.
Press the
POWER
and
PAGES
keys
simultaneously to take a screen capture.
StructureMap HD
You can create standard or high resolution StructureMap .smf files.
High resolution .smf files capture more detail, but take longer to
convert and are larger than standard resolution .smf files.
Check the High Resolution checkbox to convert files in high detail.
HDS Gen2 RTM 2.0 & 2.5 addendum