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HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue #11783794 08/18/16 01:59 PM
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Just installed 2 new HDS 12s on my boat. Took it out today and works .....but. It seems that the down and side imaging stops, then starts back up. When going up a ridge for example it will look like stair steps.

any help will be appreciated


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Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11783994 08/18/16 03:52 PM
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The only time I see Stair steps on mine is when I adjust the range. Check to see if your range is set on automatic. Auto is ok in Downscan, but I always adjust my side image to about 3 times the depth usually on 50 or 60. There is also a software update available.

Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11784255 08/18/16 06:06 PM
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Make sure your ping rates aren't maxed out. Just what I've heard.

Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11784516 08/18/16 08:08 PM
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Thanks guys
Anyone know how to reset to factory settings?


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Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11784657 08/18/16 09:36 PM
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Slade Dougharty sure does...

Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11784702 08/18/16 10:07 PM
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When is the last time they've been on WiFi and had the latest update?

Be sure your software is current... That's step one.


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I think to restore to factory settings it's:

Pages/Settings/Advanced/Restore Factory default.

Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11789052 08/21/16 07:37 PM
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Just send them to me. I could use some spares. roflmao


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I believe that's normal... It's just adjusting the ducer beam width that you see... If it's what I think you are describing then it's normal... You have the range set to auto?? Right??

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Originally Posted By: **TheLoneRanger**
I believe that's normal... It's just adjusting the ducer beam width that you see... If it's what I think you are describing then it's normal... You have the range set to auto?? Right??



I don't think he's referring to the steps you see under lake floor on occasion. He mentions stopping and starting.

I've seen the steps down under the bottom on the auto depth adjust but my guess is that he's talking about the screen not registering the bottom.


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Re: HDS 12 Gen 3 Issue [Re: jgf131/tx] #11790085 08/22/16 02:00 PM
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One quick question... Do you also have the 2d sonar transducer hooked up?

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