Fish Finder Help (Lowrance HDS Systems with Structure Scan)

Hey guys (& gals)  I have the above mentioned system and don't know a single thing about them. While trying to research them the other day I stumbled upon this webpage http://www.doctorsonar.com/store/dvd.html and found that he has model specific DVDs that I think might be very useful, but to get the the 4 that I would like to view it's kinda expensive.
 
Understanding Sonar & Interpreting the Display DVD $29.99
Lowrance HDS Educational DVD $29.99
Lowrance HDS Advanced DVD $29.99
StructureScan DVD - Understanding SideScan and DownScan $19.99
 
I was wondering and hoping if I could get a couple of guys to agree to a group purchase where we could view them and send them over to the next participant. 

17 posts since 2011. Not a spammer. That unit is too rich for my blood. Let alone $110 for the DVD s

@ Blue Lagoon, I bought the system used and it didn't come with the owner's manuals.  Yes I've found them available on the web but its all too technical and 'm not the reading type.
 
Everytime I hit the water with the intentions of trying to figure the darn thing out, I feel guilty that I don't have a line in the water trying to catch a fish.

that's the thing, I have absolutely no experience with fishing electronics and it's all Greek to me.
 

I had an HDS-7 with the structurescan on my StarCraft Islander and the book made me dizzy on the boat trying to read and monkey with the unit. Did a ton of research & googling and decided heck with it, sold my boat with the unit and bought a 20' Lund Superfisherman. Did more research and bought the Humminbird 1198 that had all the bells and whistles and no regrets! So much easier to operate & the manual is simple to read if need be and a ton of insight on youtube and pros on facebook and other forum communities if I ever have any questions.

peeta08

Check out this site: http://www.bbcboards.net/

Some good information there.  After browsing a bit...it looks like these specific areas would be of help:
http://www.bbcboards.net/lowrance-garmin-sonar-gps/
 
http://www.bbcboards.net/lowrance-garmin-sonar-gps/174228-%2A%2A%2Alowrance-hds-unit-screen-shots-information%2A%2A%2A.html
 
mrman, keep in mind that although the different HDS units (HDS5, HDS7, 8 etc.) have different ways to view the menu system, the menu systems and settings pretty much all work the same way.  So if there is a help topic or tutorial for, let's say an HDS 7, then most other units will get set the same way.  Also, HDS 8-10 have "hot keys" right on the front of the unit to access commonly used functions where HDS 7 and below you have to use the <PAGES> button to scroll to the area you want to adjust and then hit the <menu> button to access the settings for that area.  That is assuming you don't have the latest touchscreen units.
 
 

I will gladly trade you for a much easier to understand depth finder.  It's as easy as understanding American! 

mrman1976

I bet you would porktown.  looks like I'll soon be the owner of the series.  if anybody wants to "RENT" a copy, look me up.

You can lead a horse to water....