Has anybody purchased the HDI transducer and installed/hooked it up to the unit? Do you need the original 83/200KHz AND the new HDI? Or just one?
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If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the transducer is also important. need to play with it a bit. great unit, enjoy!
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If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the transducer is also important. need to play with it a bit. great unit, enjoy! If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the... » Read More If you bought the same unit I did the 83/200 didn't provide the downscan and HDI promised. Had to buy the HDI transducer after the fact. I called Lowrance and asked them about this. The guy I talked to said some people don't want the HDI downscan feature of the unit. I said really? Why would you buy an HDI finder if you didn't really want it? Anyway, no. Hook up the new transponder to your unit and keep the old one if you plan on adding another finder to the bow on a trowling motor etc... I'm thinking of selling the 83/200 on e-bay or my local shopper for the ice fisherman. The angle of the transducer is also important. need to play with it a bit. great unit, enjoy! « Show Less
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If you get the HDI transducer you will just need it and you can do away with the original. HDI will do both sonar and down imagining.
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Lucy, I found the source of my hum. I have Direct TV HD. I found that going into the menu settings/Audio/Sound Effects and turning that option off, I was able to rid myself of the annoying hum. The option has something to do with keeping the audio settings from channel to channel, while it is changing you hear dead air except for the hum. Nice and quit now. Love this receiver! Larry
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THANKS KELLER!!! i got what you said about the audio on the yamaha.about the HD A35 i sent them a mail very angry cuz it was their mistake and the should look the way to fix it not me... so im waiting for their replay HOPE THEY LET ME KEEP THE HD DVD PLAYERS jejejejeje... but as you said its better to come clean about this stuff.tomorrow i will go buy the cables to hook the analog from my hd 35 and to my receiver, still the audio with the HDMI sound INCREIDIBLE... i let you know how all this ends... AND THANKS AGAIN MY FRIEND!
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How do I find out more? Same problem as others. Hate to replace with new unit if fix available.Any input welcome.Thanks,D.J.Cole
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Hi Anne,It describes them in the info section on the Amazon page. I've copied it here:"Included is an 83/200KHz transducer, ideal for inland water applications. Also included is the High Definition StructureScan Sounder Module, which provides highly detailed images of fish and bottom structure, and a 455KHz transducer. The HDS GEN2 is a true network system, allowing you to add multiple displays, radar, and satellite weather receivers. The package includes the HDS-10, LSS-2, 83/200KHz & 455KHz transducers, installation hardware, and owner's manual, and is covered by a two year parts and labor warranty." Hi Anne,It describes them in the info section on the Amazon page. I've copied it here:"Included is an 83/200KHz transducer, ideal for inland water applications. Also included is the High Definition StructureScan Sounder Module, which provides highly detailed images of fish and bottom structure, and a 455KHz transducer. The HDS GEN2 is a true network system, allowing you to add multiple displays, radar, and satellite weather receivers. The package includes the HDS-10, LSS-2, 83/200KHz & 455KHz transducers, installation hardware, and owner's manual, and is covered by a... » Read More Hi Anne,It describes them in the info section on the Amazon page. I've copied it here:"Included is an 83/200KHz transducer, ideal for inland water applications. Also included is the High Definition StructureScan Sounder Module, which provides highly detailed images of fish and bottom structure, and a 455KHz transducer. The HDS GEN2 is a true network system, allowing you to add multiple displays, radar, and satellite weather receivers. The package includes the HDS-10, LSS-2, 83/200KHz & 455KHz transducers, installation hardware, and owner's manual, and is covered by a two year parts and labor warranty." « Show Less
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William, I'll check on that tomorrow when I'm back at the office. If I forget, just post here again and I should be notified - otherwise shoot me an email. AEB35.75@gmail.com. Regardless, its a great unit - perfect for an additional monitor and very easy to toggle between the TV and external monitor functionalities. Only complaint is the sound is slightly subpar - I'll try to address your question tomorrow, like I said. Cheers!
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This looks like a basic 50/200khz setup so I would say yes. But like anything confirm exact product number and go to the Lowrance Navico Simrad site to confirm. If you have the documentation for the elite 7 hdi it looks like the 455k/800k is part of the transducer package so take advantage of the higher frequencies. Some of the dual freqs use 83k broadband and 200khz and the ducer does not seem to have the 50khz.I am no expert on the products Lowrance provides so I would confirm with the guys who make the product. You might find a better combo ducer than what you might be trying to buy. This looks like a basic 50/200khz setup so I would say yes. But like anything confirm exact product number and go to the Lowrance Navico Simrad site to confirm. If you have the documentation for the elite 7 hdi it looks like the 455k/800k is part of the transducer package so take advantage of the higher frequencies. Some of the dual freqs use 83k broadband and 200khz and the ducer does not seem to have the 50khz.I am no expert on the products Lowrance provides so I would confirm with the guys who make the product. You might find a better combo ducer than what you might be trying to buy.
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Please let me know what connections did you use to get this improvement? I am experiencing the same problem. Did you use component out from DirectTV HD DVR and/or SD DVD player to the receiver? Did you use a separate digital out to the receiver for the sound?
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It comes with a XHS-9-HDSI-180-T; which is a transom mount transducer. Thank you, Thedigitaloasis
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My suggestion is to go to the Humminbird website, look up the 798 unit and it will tell you which transducer it uses or look up the transducer you are checking out to see if it is compatible. If you don't find the answer contact the Humminbird Customer/Technical service department and they can give you the information and answer you need.
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Andrew:>Got to upgrade the receiver for the HD, at which point I'll just use the HDMI. As for what you guys are discussing, maybe the manual is outdated, since a firmware update enabled this unit to output the DTS-HD Master Audio Decoding via the HDMI, without having to go the analog route.Yeah. I would go ahead and upgrade; there are so many good deals on quality receivers right now. I have an Onkyo TX-SR706 with everything I need. I've had it for a week now and it blows me away.
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The one HDS-5 that I purchased DID come with a transducer. You can order then with or without it though. I have been told that the SD card is not necessary although there is a slot for it. You can purchase an SD card that is preloaded with all sorts of maps which are 3D and also very expensive. I understand that you can go to Digital Oasis on the web and get whatever maps you need. My son purchased the lake insight and an 83200 transducer to make the unit more efficient. Hope this helps you out. I really don't know what I am talking about because it was relayed by my son.
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Yes, ours did, although I suppose you can buy one without the transducer. I think it is the standard 50/200Hz, if that is your question.
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Not all of them come with a transducer. Check the details closely. If you're asking this, you'd likely be better off with the elite 7 hdi model
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I'm still using the original HD unit. Be advised that the amp may cause AM/FM radio interference. I'm using a hidden antenna inside the fairing, and it just isn't working after installation of amp.Planning to go back to HD antenna at rear of bike.
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The transducer I bought had speed and temperature along with the transducer. You probably got the one without the speed and temperature.
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I have an HDS-7 Gen2 and purchased this transducer and it works fine. Hope this helps.