I am a lifelong Lowrance user and made the switch to Garmin 3 years ago and could not be happier. Great products and technology. However, I need some guidance.
I have just installed the latest software and the new Perspective mount and have challenges:
-Unit does not have the same clarity and distinction as before the software update.
-When in "Auto Mode" the unit seems to have challenges figuring out the orientation of the transducer
-When the transducer is placed in the "Down" position if Auto mode is selected it takes a minute or two then gives me the alert message of "Forward View - change" and then shows me an image that looks like I have a 60-70% grade sloping away from the boat when the bottom is dead flat.
-I can still see structure though with less detail and the occasional fish - but before the update it was amazingly clear. I could track a 4" drop shot bait on a 1/8th oz weight in 30' of water to the point of being able to "call me shots". Now - not even close now as I can even track large baits - not even directly in front of - or behind the transducer.
-I'm still learning it but have got to lock it into "Down" mode versus "Auto" or I get the slanted view.
-I have gone back over the physical installation several times and everything appears correct.
-As for the perspective portion - I have yet to tackle that one but am not getting the views that I have been seeing on posted videos.
Is there something easy that I am missing? Is there a guide to the general settings that I should adjust to?
Less the condolences and the "I feel your pain" posts could someone possibly give me a quick tutorial on setup as I appear to have something incredibly wrong.
The setup is on a 7612 with the black box.
Thank you in advance.