I have a 7ti. Have not used it a whole lot. I was on a very large lake last week and became very frustrated with navagation. 1. Can the color of the boat/cursor icon be changed? 2. Can the contour lines not be drawn? Black boat triangle on black contour lines was very difficult to see. 3. Rather than the boat icon/triangle being in the middle of the screen. Can it be moved down to the bottom of the screen so more what is coming up can be seen. I am looking forward to watching all of your videos. Especially set up
You can't change the color of the position arrow The contour lines shouldn't be so thick that you can't see the boat icon. Maybe you have Easy View on. Try turning that off to see if there is a difference. I think you can turn the contours off, but I've never needed to so I am not sure where you'd go. Maybe in the Chart Options menu or Navionics menu You can try on Look Ahead to put the arrow at the bottom third of the screen to see more ahead of you.
@@InDepthSonar I think look ahead will be a big help. I was traveling on a large lake with lots of islands to navigate. Many with dead ends. When zooming way out and going thru a narrow deep channel. Plus one foot contour lines
I bought a boat with the Elite 7ti however cant find an option in the menu for downscan which is unfortunate as I thought the unit had sonar, downscan, and sidescan (which is shows). Am I perhaps using an old version or does the total scan transducer not have dedicated downscan? Thanks!
I have an elite 9ti and have updated my software but on Lowrance website it shows version 18.2 is newest version available is you video about a elite ti2?
I don't have any videos on that. Routes are waypoints you've saved that you string together to get somewhere. Trails are where you have already been. Very few fishermen are going to use routes so I haven't really focused on it. Saving to the SD card is just like you would save waypoints.
Thank you. Great video. I have an Elite7 ti with the latest software update. Any suggestions why I cannot see ARCHES for large fish. I have FISH ID and beep turned on, maybe that has something to do with it. I was on a charter boat last week and they used an HDS7 and could see clear arches. I have never seen a definite ARCH on my unit.
HI Lawren Wetzel, I've just updated my Elite 7Ti and now realize that there is a major issue with accuracy of the actual GPS position... comparing known locations my GPS is about 500 meters off.. how can i calibrate or fix positioning?
I was never able to get my two Elite 9 Ti units to share the same transducer using a network connection. Was told that I needed a Ti 2 to do that. Will the latest software updates make any difference with that issue?
@@InDepthSonar one more question; do you know if I purchase one Ti2 and attach it to the network if that new unit will share info with the original Ti unit, or will both units have to be Ti2 units. Thanks again for your input.
Nice vid thanks. I have 2 questions 1. Why does the unit freeze sometimes. I have to reboot it several times, and even then it still freezes up? 2. When on land can i run the sonar or will this damage the transducer? thanks again
Take the map card out and see if it freezes. I've seen the cards lock up the units many times. If that isn't it check you have at least 11.5 volts going to it. Finally the touch screen will not work well out of water unless you touch the ground lead. Often people confuse this with freezing. You shouldn't run the transducer for long periods of time out of water. Use the Stop Chart feature on the sonar to disable the transducer from transmitting when on land
You are an amazing instructor. Thank you so much for clearing up almost ALL my issues! One question: I have an HDS7 GEN3 and an ELITE 9 ti. I’m installing a NMEA2000 system. Which unit should I put at the console and which at the bow? I have a 17’ bass boat and Motorguide XI5 trolling motor. Your help will be greatly appreciated.
You could go either way there. They are very similar units other than the Ethernet. I would go with the 9Ti at the back because of the bigger screen for side imaging. Glad the videos have helped you out!
I purchased a 7 Ti (000-12417-001) with Mid/High/Downscan. Transducer HDI Skimmer Mid/High CHIRP/Downscan. What major functions does it have / not have? Does it do sidescan? I will receive the unit tomorrow, can't wait!
Any idea how to resolve a non-responsive touch screen on these units? I've tried it both on and off the water, leaning a steel crowbar on the transducer that's touching the ground, and holding the negative terminal while someone else pushes the touch screen. No response yet. I'm stuck on the select a language page because the screen won't respond. I've also done a hard reset with no change. I've been waiting all day to hear back from Lowrance tech support.
Yes the default maps will have contours for most lakes in the US. You can log sonar then upload it to Lowrance's Genesis program to create your own maps
Great videos. by mistake when I first turned my unit on I deleted the preset favorite pages that showed split screen sonar and structure. Can you tell me how to get them back.
Make sure your transducer is plugged in and as a depth lock on bottom as that may be why you cant get the Structure screen. Or you can go to System, Advanced, Features, and then turn StructureScan back on
Lawren,my screen is still not accurate to touch,I've done the calibration 4-5 times and still not accurate,I'm trying to make Structures maps and I record for 5-6 hours then I try to convert and when I try to touch the convert button to goes to Cancel and I lose everything I've recorded which at that point I want to smash the unit but I can't afford a new one yet lol,any tips you can give would be greatly appreciated, thank you,ps unit is 3 years old and I have done an update and it has the Genesis live update
If you have done the hard reset and screen calibration and the unit is grounded by the transducer while in the water then I would say you have a defective unit. Call Lowrance and find out about your replacement options.
@@InDepthSonar that you for your reply, I did that yesterday and they did give me my replacement options,I really want the HDS LIVE ,so I might make the bag investment, I'll have to look on your Channel to see if you have anything, because your videos are helpful and your teaching style is very clear and relatable, have a great day
I thought that the Elite 7Ti was campatable with the Motorguide Xi3 for the auto pilot not just the motorguide xi5...is that correct or not . I do have the elite 7 . I was looking to get the motorguide xi3 hoping auto pilot will work
What kind of card is required for an update? Can it be a navionics card or standard map or does it need to be a blank card from a local store? If so, any particular requirement for that?
You are best to use a separate card. Any MicroSD will work up to 32GB I believe. All you need is 2GB usually. I personally have a 16GB and it works great. You can use this card for waypoint and settings backup as well. Some software versions let you use the Navionics card, but if you aren't good with computers you run the risk of accidentally deleting the Navionics files and then you're buying a new card.
Have you noticed your tide charts being off ? Mine are off more than 1 hour for some reason. My time settings are correct. Is there another setting I may be missing?
my elite ti gives me an error when i try to turn it on.. that says it need to be updated then it keeps running and turns off and then shows me that error again and again?? any ideas would be greatly appreciated..
System menu, then advanced, then features (might be called something else but it's in advanced for sure), then just turn on or off the options you have in there.
Hard to say...but if you aren't getting anything my guess is a simulator file isn't selected. You can check this buy hitting PAGES, then Settings, then Simulator, then Files, then Sonar, then if it says NONE tap that and select one of the files. Hit Save and go try again. That should do it.
I figured that's what it was :) Play around with the different files that are loaded if there is more than 1. They will usually give you at least 2 in a unit and they are different
You wouldn't need this update as the Elite Ti units can use Side Scan with the Totalscan transducer. You just have the buy a compatible SideScan transducer for it to work
@@InDepthSonar since they have the old transducer I would be stuck with the basic still I'm assuming if update them ? And the total scan is $300 can I just buy one and use that one transducer for both units ? Thank you sorry still learning this thinking about getting the hook 2 7x tripleshot since its 300 and get that all except for the maps but buddy will sell me these ti's for 600 for both but old transducers. Thank you again if your able to answer this.
I accidentally deleted my favorites that were preloaded. Can you tell me how to get them back. I have established some but can't get the split screens with sonar and structure.
What do I need to hook up my ti 7 off my boat so I can play around with it sitting at my desk in my house and learn to use it better? How do I hook it into a 12 volt power source?
Just get a second power cable PC-30 and a 12 volt battery and you're all set. Keep in mind the Elite Ti units are prone to the screen not working when there is no transducer connected and grounded (in water). So if your touch screen doesn't respond, touch the negative terminal on the battery. You can also get another length of wire and run it from the negative terminal of the battery and then hold the other end of it. That will ground it and allow the unit you to use the touch screen out of water. Check out my video "Light weight battery for ice fishing". That will give you the best way to power a unit out of water
That will work just fine. If the touch screen so that respond, you can probably just hold the power cable and that should ground it. I haven't tried it plugged into 110v so you might be fine.
As long as it is in less than 300' of water. You'd also want to get the TotalScan version not the DownScan. I found a Sunken air plane a few years ago with it.
just got mine in the mail today, any one know why i received a plastic transducer mount ? when i seen all the un boxing vids have the staniless mount ?
The new ones are all plastic. You can still order the metal ones I believe for about $50. If you do make sure it has the metal curled up where the bolts go through. The original metal one didn't and it throws a huge rooster tail
C-maps are what is included in the unit. Why didn't you include any instructions or recommendations. We all dn't have sponsors or someone elso paying for our shit.
"We all dn't have sponsors or someone elso paying for our shit" How did you get somebody to pay for that? Man I wish I could I am really regular and go every day. The reason is because where I live CMAP is brutal and I have never used it so I'm not going to pretend I know something when I don't. In My country they come with Navionics included.
I have a 7ti. Have not used it a whole lot.
I was on a very large lake last week and became very frustrated with navagation.
1. Can the color of the boat/cursor icon be changed?
2. Can the contour lines not be drawn? Black boat triangle on black contour lines was very difficult to see.
3. Rather than the boat icon/triangle being in the middle of the screen. Can it be moved down to the bottom of the screen so more what is coming up can be seen.
I am looking forward to watching all of your videos. Especially set up
You can't change the color of the position arrow
The contour lines shouldn't be so thick that you can't see the boat icon. Maybe you have Easy View on. Try turning that off to see if there is a difference. I think you can turn the contours off, but I've never needed to so I am not sure where you'd go. Maybe in the Chart Options menu or Navionics menu
You can try on Look Ahead to put the arrow at the bottom third of the screen to see more ahead of you.
@@InDepthSonar
I think look ahead will be a big help.
I was traveling on a large lake with lots of islands to navigate. Many with dead ends.
When zooming way out and going thru a narrow deep channel. Plus one foot contour lines
I bought a boat with the Elite 7ti however cant find an option in the menu for downscan which is unfortunate as I thought the unit had sonar, downscan, and sidescan (which is shows). Am I perhaps using an old version or does the total scan transducer not have dedicated downscan? Thanks!
I have an elite 9ti and have updated my software but on Lowrance website it shows version 18.2 is newest version available is you video about a elite ti2?
Great video series.Do you have any videos about routes and trails, the difference between the two and how to save trails to unit or sd card.?
I don't have any videos on that. Routes are waypoints you've saved that you string together to get somewhere. Trails are where you have already been. Very few fishermen are going to use routes so I haven't really focused on it.
Saving to the SD card is just like you would save waypoints.
Thank you. Great video. I have an Elite7 ti with the latest software update. Any suggestions why I cannot see ARCHES for large fish. I have FISH ID and beep turned on, maybe that has something to do with it. I was on a charter boat last week and they used an HDS7 and could see clear arches. I have never seen a definite ARCH on my unit.
Turn Fish ID and beeps off. They you will see arches.
HI Lawren Wetzel,
I've just updated my Elite 7Ti and now realize that there is a major issue with accuracy of the actual GPS position... comparing known locations my GPS is about 500 meters off.. how can i calibrate or fix positioning?
You can set a GPS offset, but be sure you are talking about the GPS position (lat/long) and not the map inaccuracy. Those are two different things.
I have elite 9ti but why is my side scene show the line in the middle, I can’t see side scene,, ?can you please if you can help
I was never able to get my two Elite 9 Ti units to share the same transducer using a network connection. Was told that I needed a Ti 2 to do that. Will the latest software updates make any difference with that issue?
Elite TI's cannot share sonar so you would need the TI 2s in order to do that
@@InDepthSonar one more question; do you know if I purchase one Ti2 and attach it to the network if that new unit will share info with the original Ti unit, or will both units have to be Ti2 units. Thanks again for your input.
They would both share the information that they're capable of sharing through the nmea 2000 network to each other
Nice vid thanks. I have 2 questions
1. Why does the unit freeze sometimes. I have to reboot it several times, and even then it still freezes up?
2. When on land can i run the sonar or will this damage the transducer?
thanks again
Take the map card out and see if it freezes. I've seen the cards lock up the units many times. If that isn't it check you have at least 11.5 volts going to it. Finally the touch screen will not work well out of water unless you touch the ground lead. Often people confuse this with freezing.
You shouldn't run the transducer for long periods of time out of water. Use the Stop Chart feature on the sonar to disable the transducer from transmitting when on land
You are an amazing instructor. Thank you so much for clearing up almost ALL my issues!
One question: I have an HDS7 GEN3 and an ELITE 9 ti. I’m installing a NMEA2000 system. Which unit should I put at the console and which at the bow?
I have a 17’ bass boat and Motorguide XI5 trolling motor.
Your help will be greatly appreciated.
You could go either way there. They are very similar units other than the Ethernet. I would go with the 9Ti at the back because of the bigger screen for side imaging. Glad the videos have helped you out!
I purchased a 7 Ti (000-12417-001) with Mid/High/Downscan. Transducer HDI Skimmer Mid/High CHIRP/Downscan.
What major functions does it have / not have? Does it do sidescan? I will receive the unit tomorrow, can't wait!
You just won't have side scan. You can always add it though with a TotalScan transducer
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What a wicked tutorial series thanks!! Have a ti unit coming and I feel I already know how to use it from your vids
Awesome! Glad they helped you out and if you have any questions when you get your unit just post a comment
Any idea how to resolve a non-responsive touch screen on these units? I've tried it both on and off the water, leaning a steel crowbar on the transducer that's touching the ground, and holding the negative terminal while someone else pushes the touch screen. No response yet. I'm stuck on the select a language page because the screen won't respond. I've also done a hard reset with no change. I've been waiting all day to hear back from Lowrance tech support.
Unless the touch lock is turned on which is accessed through a quick press of the power button it sounds like a defective unit
How do you update a 7Ti ?
Can you also tell us what the X symbol means on the Sonar and Chart pages that sometimes appears? Thanks
Do you mean the cross hairs? + With lines top to bottom and left to right
Thanks Lawren. Do you know if the default Lowrance maps can show contour lines? Or can I create my own with that Log Sonar option? Thanks.
Yes the default maps will have contours for most lakes in the US. You can log sonar then upload it to Lowrance's Genesis program to create your own maps
Great videos. by mistake when I first turned my unit on I deleted the preset favorite pages that showed split screen sonar and structure. Can you tell me how to get them back.
Make sure your transducer is plugged in and as a depth lock on bottom as that may be why you cant get the Structure screen. Or you can go to System, Advanced, Features, and then turn StructureScan back on
My daughter reset my Lowrance and now it shows Oklahoma. How do I get it to show my current location Freeport Texas
Go outside where the unit has a clear view of the sky and turn it on. The GPS will automatically globally position you where you are.
are you using a demo in your video
Lawren,my screen is still not accurate to touch,I've done the calibration 4-5 times and still not accurate,I'm trying to make Structures maps and I record for 5-6 hours then I try to convert and when I try to touch the convert button to goes to Cancel and I lose everything I've recorded which at that point I want to smash the unit but I can't afford a new one yet lol,any tips you can give would be greatly appreciated, thank you,ps unit is 3 years old and I have done an update and it has the Genesis live update
If you have done the hard reset and screen calibration and the unit is grounded by the transducer while in the water then I would say you have a defective unit. Call Lowrance and find out about your replacement options.
@@InDepthSonar that you for your reply, I did that yesterday and they did give me my replacement options,I really want the HDS LIVE ,so I might make the bag investment, I'll have to look on your Channel to see if you have anything, because your videos are helpful and your teaching style is very clear and relatable, have a great day
I thought that the Elite 7Ti was campatable with the Motorguide Xi3 for the auto pilot not just the motorguide xi5...is that correct or not . I do have the elite 7 . I was looking to get the motorguide xi3 hoping auto pilot will work
Yes you can use the Xi3 as well as long as it is GPS Pinpoint equipped
What kind of card is required for an update? Can it be a navionics card or standard map or does it need to be a blank card from a local store? If so, any particular requirement for that?
You are best to use a separate card. Any MicroSD will work up to 32GB I believe. All you need is 2GB usually. I personally have a 16GB and it works great. You can use this card for waypoint and settings backup as well.
Some software versions let you use the Navionics card, but if you aren't good with computers you run the risk of accidentally deleting the Navionics files and then you're buying a new card.
Have you noticed your tide charts being off ? Mine are off more than 1 hour for some reason. My time settings are correct. Is there another setting I may be missing?
Sorry I am not sure. I fish freshwater so never use the tide feature
Ok thanks!
Do I need the transducer attached to make these settings! I’m not getting the same screens as you on my 5ti. No downscan page showing. Only sidescan.
They are the same page. You have to select Down under view in the menu on that page and you'll get DownScan
Do these units show the speed you are going?
Yes you can overlay the GPS speeding any screen
Can the update be done through wireless or must I use the micro card?
You can now update through WiFi but you must have a MSD card in the unit to transfer the update files to
Thank you Lowran
Lawren sorry for missing
my elite ti gives me an error when i try to turn it on.. that says it need to be updated then it keeps running and turns off and then shows me that error again and again?? any ideas would be greatly appreciated..
Do the hard reset. It's in my elite Ti playlist. It will delete all waypoints, but if your unit won't turn on they are lost already
Why does my Elite TI 2 lose my tracks
No idea. They are either being deleted, its a software glitch, or your maximum amount of trail points is set too low
Great video playlist! Thanks a lot
thanks! Glad you liked them
My version has fish reveal feature
How do I get the trolling bar on the left to come on my screen? I’m up to date?
System menu, then advanced, then features (might be called something else but it's in advanced for sure), then just turn on or off the options you have in there.
When I turn my unit on simulation mode I don’t see anything on my sonar and downscan views.How do I get to see fish arches like you do?
Hard to say...but if you aren't getting anything my guess is a simulator file isn't selected. You can check this buy hitting PAGES, then Settings, then Simulator, then Files, then Sonar, then if it says NONE tap that and select one of the files. Hit Save and go try again. That should do it.
Lawren Wetzel Awesome. Thank you I’ll give it a try tonight!
Lawren Wetzel it worked. It’s my first time with lowrance still a lot to learn. Thank you
I figured that's what it was :) Play around with the different files that are loaded if there is more than 1. They will usually give you at least 2 in a unit and they are different
With this new update that's out now if I change transducer to the new one will I get side scan and downscan ?? Can anyone answer this thanks !!
You wouldn't need this update as the Elite Ti units can use Side Scan with the Totalscan transducer. You just have the buy a compatible SideScan transducer for it to work
@@InDepthSonar since they have the old transducer I would be stuck with the basic still I'm assuming if update them ? And the total scan is $300 can I just buy one and use that one transducer for both units ? Thank you sorry still learning this thinking about getting the hook 2 7x tripleshot since its 300 and get that all except for the maps but buddy will sell me these ti's for 600 for both but old transducers. Thank you again if your able to answer this.
Do these updates/settings apply to the Elite Ti5?
Yes any Elite Ti unit 5", 7", 9" and 12"
I accidentally deleted my favorites that were preloaded. Can you tell me how to get them back. I have established some but can't get the split screens with sonar and structure.
If you saved your settings to the MSD card first then you can reload them, if not you'll just have to make them again.
Do these changes apply to Elite 9TI also?
Yes they will be on all Elite Ti units
Well lowrance auto pilot work with minn kota?
The SmartSteer only works with MotorGuide Xi5 and Xi3 models that have GPS.
Steve Vue Minn Kota will interface with Hummingbird and Lowrance interface with Lowrance.
What do I need to hook up my ti 7 off my boat so I can play around with it sitting at my desk in my house and learn to use it better? How do I hook it into a 12 volt power source?
Just get a second power cable PC-30 and a 12 volt battery and you're all set. Keep in mind the Elite Ti units are prone to the screen not working when there is no transducer connected and grounded (in water). So if your touch screen doesn't respond, touch the negative terminal on the battery. You can also get another length of wire and run it from the negative terminal of the battery and then hold the other end of it. That will ground it and allow the unit you to use the touch screen out of water.
Check out my video "Light weight battery for ice fishing". That will give you the best way to power a unit out of water
Thanks Lawren. I bought Items CA-8 and AC-CAF. Hopefully that will do the trick also, but not sure how to hold the negative terminal this way.
That will work just fine. If the touch screen so that respond, you can probably just hold the power cable and that should ground it. I haven't tried it plugged into 110v so you might be fine.
Thx Lawrence. I will try to let you know how it works out.
Bought a 9 splitshot sent wound not work sent it back in cost me to send it back won't every buy another a unit from them
Warranty is always your responsibility to get it back to the manufacturer. They all state that in their warranty policies.
can it be used to find a sink ship?
As long as it is in less than 300' of water. You'd also want to get the TotalScan version not the DownScan. I found a Sunken air plane a few years ago with it.
Where it part 7?
It's been a over a year and you are the first to catch that... That is part 7. I just can't count haha. I updated the title :)
just got mine in the mail today, any one know why i received a plastic transducer mount ? when i seen all the un boxing vids have the staniless mount ?
The new ones are all plastic. You can still order the metal ones I believe for about $50. If you do make sure it has the metal curled up where the bolts go through. The original metal one didn't and it throws a huge rooster tail
Lawren Wetzel Thank you sir and for your videos also
@@InDepthSonar What do you mean? You mean flip the long aluminum piece the other way? Or do you have to modify something to remove the "curl"?
There are two. Search my channel for "structure scan rooster tail eliminator" and you'll see what I mean
Don't remove the curl... That's the key to eliminating a rooster tail
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C-maps are what is included in the unit. Why didn't you include any instructions or recommendations. We all dn't have sponsors or someone elso paying for our shit.
"We all dn't have sponsors or someone elso paying for our shit" How did you get somebody to pay for that? Man I wish I could I am really regular and go every day.
The reason is because where I live CMAP is brutal and I have never used it so I'm not going to pretend I know something when I don't. In My country they come with Navionics included.
Mine came with a c-map card but I don’t know how to install it lol
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