Lowrance help

[Stephen Wilson]

bp30tr
dont know if i would use clear contact...i did read somewhere that there is a special film that you can use still looking........
Try pressing exit and see if that will fix your problem with the cursor..

[Powerbream]

I'm not very familiar with the Elite/Mark series but they don't have a Exit button. Try hitting Enter again.

[StuKlose]

Hi Stephen

Have you anymore info on the Elite 5 DSI. I am aware that it is not out until the end of the year.

Is the down scanning on this unit any good? Not trying to compare it to the structure scan.

Stu Klose

[bp30tr]

cheers for suggestions ended up reading the bottom of a page in the booklet explained how to get rid of cursor so will suss out this weekend before packing boat up ready for trip north to exxy

thanks again

[Dave W]

Some for YD:











These are genuine pics from a guy in WA - They were captured on a competitors unit, but I hope no-one minds in the interest of some frikken AWESOME shots

[Stephen Wilson]

Thanks powerbream
Dave that is one great shot of a croc
hope that helps yellow door

StuKlose the downscan is structure scan this unit wont be out untill early to mid 2011 in Australia
looks like a great unit i think it will only have one transducer for downscan and 2D sounder.
Get more info here
http://www.lowrance.com.au/Products/...s/Elite-5-DSI/
or check this out

http://mediabase.edbasa.no/kunder/na...0_Mark-Elite_~[DSI]~_Brochure_US.pdf&type=download

This is the PDF for the Elite 5 DSI

This will be a great unit fully loaded at an affordable price

catch ya

[roscopico70]

stephen... you wouldn't believe it, gave her a clean up and a little non conductive lube job and she is working again!... which is a good thing as i am still saving to buy a new lowrance hds unit... cant' wait!

[Stephen Wilson]

bp30tr
forgot to answer your question regarding the comp( clarence river).
had a bad first day
but come good on the second just falling a couple of fish short.
Dave W fished it as well. first day was hard for most i had a feeling that the second day would be good...and it was
Check it out

http://www.bream.com.au/modules.php?...rticle&sid=662
catch ya

[yellow door 1]

Originally Posted by Dave W

Some for YD:


These are genuine pics from a guy in WA - They were captured on a competitors unit, but I hope no-one minds in the interest of some frikken AWESOME shots

That is crazy good - Thanks Dave.

No room for the guessing game there - thats a croc!

Now we just need a sounder that does an x-ray to see what they like eating and how full they are.

Get on it Wilson

[Dave W]

Seriously, I've seen Dugong shots too, will see if I can find them

[Stephen Wilson]

Here is a site for screen protectors that will be usefull for all
http://www.nushield.com/manufacturer...and+Marine+GPS
hope this helps bp30tr

[bubba]

Only has the HDS5 Steve

Ive been looking for something like that for my HDS10 but cant find

[Stephen Wilson]

Bubba
I have a HDS10 as well you would think that they do one for all HDS................... maybe havent put it up yet will email them to see if they can do it
Dave W
i can get my hands on some Structure Scan pixs of crocs will post soon

[Stephen Wilson]

Here is a pix of some fish from the states (freshwater) best i have seen

[Stephen Wilson]

Here is the latest software update for HDS
3.5

Lowrance HDS® 3.5 Software Update Released

New HDS software update available worldwide for download from Monday 1st September 2010.



The new 3.5 software is a free download from the Lowrance website and is recommended for all HDS
displays worldwide.

The 3.5 software MUST be installed to HDS to activate the new Lowrance SonicHub™ features.

Key HDS Update Enhancements

SonicHub™ Compatibility – HDS 3.5 update provides complete functionality for SonicHub™, the world’s
first marine audio server and docking station controlled by a stunning high-definition waterproof colour
HDS display.

System Improvements – HDS 3.5 software improves system stability and increases speed when
operating with multi-channel sonar configurations.

Navionics® Charting Improvements – This new software update enhances a user’s experience with
Navionics® mapping products, including smoother route planning, shading of safety depths and
contours with both metric and non-metric measures, correcting issues with User Settings not being
retained, and correcting issues with HDS reverting to (0,0) position upon power up with no GPS lock.

To access the HDS 3.5 software update files and complete download and installation instructions for all
HDS models, go to DOWNLOADS > Product Updates at the Lowrance website:

http://www.lowrance.com/en/Downloads...tware-Updates/