Thread: HDS zoom issues..........

Installed my HDS7 in my truck and figured out a zoom to 20 foot work around procedure.

1. Allow unit to power up and acquire satellites.
2. Go to menu and turn simulator ON.
3. Zoom chart in to 20 feet while in simulator mode.
4. Go to menu and turn simulator off.

The unit will now zoom to/from 20 foot chart range until you power down. You will have to repeat the procedure if you power down.

Verified by Tom. ha

I wish lowrance could solve this problem. I am seeing the same results with my navionincs chip and my fishing hot spot chip on my HDS8. I even noticed on the navioincs in some locations on the map it would only zoom to 100ft and on the hot spot I can always zoom to 50 ft and in some locations zoom to 20ft. This is a serious handicap when trying to pinpoint saved waypoints

Originally Posted by Tenntomm

I wish lowrance could solve this problem. I am seeing the same results with my navionincs chip and my fishing hot spot chip on my HDS8. I even noticed on the navioincs in some locations on the map it would only zoom to 100ft and on the hot spot I can always zoom to 50 ft and in some locations zoom to 20ft. This is a serious handicap when trying to pinpoint saved waypoints

I haven't tried the simulator on/off on map chips. I don't have one. Give it a try and let us know if it works with them.

I have griped about Zoom in on the Lowrance facebook. No answers yet.

how did you hook your hds 7 up to your truck i just want to hook mine up in side somewhere or in my car etc to play with different settings at night

I know the legend on my HDS-8 shows 20' at about 1/2". I also know that it's not even close. According to the legend, I could still be 40' off a waypoint, yet in truth, only about 5' -10'. On another note Tom, I haven't found squat on how to overlay 2d with DI. New antenny arrives today, might relocate the LSS1 ducer and install the 4k this weekend AFTER Okie State fights off Mizzou. I also plan to try and find a spot to install the Garmin GPSmap 192c I've been hording on a shelf in my bedroom. High time to dust the bugger off and use it.

Originally Posted by Crappiegirl1

how did you hook your hds 7 up to your truck i just want to hook mine up in side somewhere or in my car etc to play with different settings at night

I bought a power cable and put a cig lighter plug on it. (PC-30)

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Originally Posted by Crappie Reaper

I know the legend on my HDS-8 shows 20' at about 1/2". I also know that it's not even close. According to the legend, I could still be 40' off a waypoint, yet in truth, only about 5' -10'. On another note Tom, I haven't found squat on how to overlay 2d with DI. New antenny arrives today, might relocate the LSS1 ducer and install the 4k this weekend AFTER Okie State fights off Mizzou. I also plan to try and find a spot to install the Garmin GPSmap 192c I've been hording on a shelf in my bedroom. High time to dust the bugger off and use it.

I have my settings on paper taped inside my HDS unit cover. I can't remember my exact settings, but I will write up some procedure for this.