Lowrance Sonar Settings

[mwardncsu]

Use this thread to post up your favorite settings.

To make it easier for all, use a template heading like below:

Model: HDS-7 Gen1
SW Version: 4.1
Transducer type: 83/200 stock xducer
Settings: blah, blah, blah

[ajk]

HDS Gen 1


Sensitivity> auto
Colorline> 80%
Range> 150 ft
Frequency> 83 KHZ
Ping Speed> Max
Sonar Options-Palette>13
Tempeture Graph> off
Depth Line> off
Amplitude Scope> off
Zoom Bars> off
Fish ID> off
Settings-
Sonar-
Noise rejction>low
Surface Clarity> off
Scoll Speed> max
Manual Mode> on
Fishing mode> General Use

[catfishking]

Model: HDS-8 Gen1
SW Version: 4.1
Transducer type: 83/200 stock xducer



Sensitivity> auto 0%
Colorline> 79%
Range> auto
Frequency> 200 KHZ
Ping Speed> 19
Sonar Options-Palette>not sure
Tempeture Graph> off
Depth Line> off
Amplitude Scope> off
Zoom Bars> off
Fish ID> off
Settings-
Sonar-
Noise rejction>low
Surface Clarity> off
Scoll Speed> Normal
Manual Mode> off
Fishing mode> Shallow water

[catfishking]

Any in put on the sonar settings that have been posted so far?

[flathead1802]

I'm having a Lowrance HDS7-Gen2 installed. Is anyone else using this unit? How does it differ from the Gen1?

[mwardncsu]

Sonar setting wise there should not be any difference - same Broadband Sounder function

Overall the unit is much faster / more responsive than the Gen1.

[outdoordad27]

I have a gen 2 and iv been wondering why it looks planer when i am moving 3to 5 mph than it does setting steal or while im trolling slow?? Anyone know??

[leeb]

change your scroll speed to match your speed.

When you are moving slow and your scroll speed is fast everything will look streched out.

[mytoyzfishing]

Hey Mward started this thread but didn't post what he uses, what gives ;D

[mwardncsu]

He's not been on the boat enough - and when he is he forgets to write them all down...... will try to remember to do so this weekend.

I did have these written down that I ran across somewhere - can't sat it's what mine is set to currently....

HDS Settings:
Sensitivity - 89
Colorline - 77

StructureScan Settings:
Noise Rejection - On
Surface Clarity - Low/Med

[flathead1802]

Just had mine installed and played with it to day (Saturday) 10/13/12.

I had trouble finding fish on it, (maybe the lake is fished out!) Also couldn't find the structure scan in 3D or 2D which ever it is.

I'll take the settings you guys posted out with me tomorrow and see what happens. Thanks for the info!

[mwardncsu]

Flathead - do you also have the StructureScan module? Can you see the SS screens OK?

The StructureMap only works on the Gen2 units (well, and the new Touch units). On a chart screen select menu and scroll to the chart overlay. StructureMap is one of the options for the overlay.

If that does not help, drop me a PM or start a new thread in the Electronics section with the questions.

[mwardncsu]

Elite-7 DSI settings

This is a good starting point especially if you use the Elite 7 HDI on your trolling motor.

Sonar
Auto Sensitivity=On
Adjust: Sensitivity=-6
Colorline=58%
Freq=83 kHz
Ping Speed=Fastest
Noise Rej+Low
Surf Clarity=Off
Color=White Background
Amplitude Scope=Off
Fish ID=Off

DSI Options
Auto Contrast=On
Range=Auto
Freq=455
Ping Speed=Fastest
Noise Rej=Off
Surface Clarity=High
Split Zoom=Off
Color=Blue Gradient
Adjust=Auto Contrast and -2%

Source from Bass Boat Central at the link below. I'm using these settings as well and they work great as a starting point. You can fine tune from there.

Enjoy.

www.bbcboards.net/lowrance-garmin-sonar-gps/389547-elite-7-question-about-dsi.html

[Deleted]

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