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Title: contour XD maps
Post by: happyhkr on June 26, 2011, 10:25:30 PM
Just finished installation on my new 788ci hd di. Haven't made it to the lake yet,but wanted to preview Contour XD maps and was unable to. Are they only available to view when unit is in normal mode? Chart select would not change from "auto" setting.
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: stillbear on June 26, 2011, 10:28:53 PM
You should have the ability to change maps etc. Gary
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: happyhkr on June 26, 2011, 11:50:18 PM
Thanks for the reply Stillbear. Just turned on unit and can't seem to do much in simulator mode, other than being able to explore different tabs and menus. The update was successful but I wondered about the unit not recognizing transducer because it's not in the water. Is there an update for this or am I missing something? Don't have any other maps loaded and understood this model should have Contour XD pre-loaded. Thanks for any help.
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: RzorbackAngler on June 27, 2011, 12:40:52 AM
I have last year's model of the 788 ci.  I do not think that you will be happy with the XD maps.  I wasn't....I spent the extra money and purchased a navionic's premium chip for the lakes in my area.  Just my thoughts.  It's a great unit and I hope that you will be happy with your purchase.
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: stillbear on June 27, 2011, 06:38:44 AM
happyhkr With the transducer hooked up the unit will start up in normal mode the duforcer will
not work till you get in water. I would consider buying a navionic or lakemaster chip for the
area you fish I personaly use both.You can view your lakes in normal or simulation screen
go to chart click on either side of chart select that will enable. Gary
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: Humminbird_Greg on June 27, 2011, 01:39:17 PM
happyhkr,
Without a map card installed in the unit what you are seeing are the ContourXD maps.  Make sure that the lake you are wanting to see has some contours on it as not all lakes do.  There should be a list on this web site that shows what lakes are covered or someone on here has a list.

Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: happyhkr on June 27, 2011, 10:32:11 PM
Greg, I just got back from the lake to try out the new unit & was blown away at how sharp the down imaging was. Awesome! However, the Contour XD maps will not display. When I go to chart select, "auto" is displayed. I then attempt to click left or right and nothing happens, except for the normal sound. Unit stays in "auto". I've updated unit with most recent software:(5.50) and update was successful. Any ideas on a remedy?  Thanks, Greg & thanks to everyone for the input.
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: stillbear on June 28, 2011, 06:32:11 AM
happyhkr if you don't have any chips in just go click  views till a lake map comes up
you might need to zoom in or out to bring it up. Gary
Title: Re: contour XD maps
Post by: happyhkr on June 28, 2011, 10:20:25 PM
Well, took me a little while, but with everyones help was able to solve the case of the hidden maps. I didn't realize I would need to use cursor in charts view to navigate to the lake I was looking for. Had to also zoom out initially to see more area-(Thanks Stillbear) So for anyone else who may benefit from this experience, remember to use the cursor in charts view to navigate from one state to another to locate your favorite lakes and don't forget to go to main menu & reset your position. This places the boat icon on the lake you've chosen. Thanks again for all the support & happy fishing.
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