I may get slapped around for saying this, but I'm still running mine with what came in the box when I got it 3 years ago. It works well for me and I catch plenty of fish with it. I keep watching all the videos about the updates, but haven't jumped off the ledge to try any of them yet. It seems like guys are all over the map on whether they like the updates or not. So, I'm still waiting and watching until I see something to change my mind and see more consistency among the guys reviewing them.
@@jamesw5836 hmmm I have all the old software updates. I disagree but it’s different from unit to unit. But if someone is happy there is definitely no reason to update.
@@The_Garmin_Guru You can’t roll back after the perspective update and it work like before. It has to be pre perspective box that has never been updated. My box died and the new one had the newer software. It also introduced me to the dead zones and ghost tree. I still get pissed when I fish with someone that has the old software. 🤣. I’m talking box software here.
U are the man.. Ok was a diehard 25.3 guy .(unit 1222) I never update when things are good..but I did the 26.1..took it out and after 3 hrs of messing with settings,I was ready to chunk it in the lake .. updated 26.2...put in water..the base settings that it started me on,were good enough to fish. Very happy...then started using color gain,focus,and the others to micro adjust. .I was very pleased....so I suggest the 26.2...its amazing when u fiqure it out
It would be 2.20 on the black box. 2.30 brought perspective view. I still have my doubts if your unit and black box have been updated or didn’t come with that software. Thanks for taking the time to run these tests. I’m running 25.30/2.55 now and will probably check out 26.2 over the weekend.
@@The_Garmin_Guru doubts that many have gone back to 2.20 and never got that clean screen again. My unit came with 23.00/2.41. I tried going down and it didn’t work. Seems if your unit didn’t have that software already it never really worked but look forward to seeing yours.
I have a comparison video on BBC as well. I did 2.20/2.55/2.57. It will come down to personal preference. There are way too many variables for two people to have the same quality with same settings in my opinion. Also you have to set it up to how you fish. Settings close range will be different than having your forward range set to 90-100 feet. Nice video. Should do 2.55 vs 2.57.
Very true brother. That’s why I don’t do settings videos because people take base settings and expect them to work every place and get upset when they dony
Great info as usual, what u think a guy that has not even powered up his livescope that he got in December, don’t know what software is on it, should do? I’m thinking load the newest and never look back. New 106sv never powered on also, currently running an elite 7 chirp on the trolling motor but got the gt 50 something with it that I wasn’t planning on using unless I got another unit for the console. Would I be crazy for not putting the gt on trolling motor when it’s mostly going to be my livescope screen. Very anti split screen.
Hey bud have you ever noticed blip signal returns underneath the lake bottom on livescope just into the blank area. i see those quite often and i am wondering what those could be. Could you do a video or give an explanation on those. Thanks
I really like your style and the information in your videos. They're not long, laborious or like I'm listening to a sonar engineer. Just great concise information that regular fisherman can actually use. I don't have a dog in the hunt, but is there anyone like you who does Lowrance (not that they are overly complicated) and Humminbird as well as you do Garmin?
@@The_Garmin_Guru If you could do Lowrance and Humminbird the way you do Garmin, you'd have UA-cam locked up in the sonar department. Trust me, very few watch more videos than I do every week.
Great video. When you do your next test could you take it out a little farther on forward range at the end so we can see the difference. Maybe 70 or 80ft. Not the whole test just for a minute or so.
Wish you would go back to sharing your settings. I don't care if they don't help me on my 1222 unit. It just gives me something to try or possibly a starting point. I am regularly trying different settings on my own. I don't understand why some would get upset if your settings didn't work for them. You are spending a lot of time to try to help others, and we should all appreciate that.
I’ll give you a good starting point. 40 color limit 80 color gain Noise off or low Tvg low Ghost off Gain 75 and work down to achieve the pic you want.
Much appreciated on the video showing the three versions… I did not realize you can ‘go backwards’… how do you switch back? I bought mine in 12/21 and it was FANTASTIC then did the update in January and it’s ok but I don’t think as good as the original settings… How do I go back if I choose to?
@@The_Garmin_Guru I do not have that, I’ve only used ActiveCaptain to update… am I SOL? Or if I called the techies at Garmin could they set me up somehow?
The truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. Are you going to get the LVS-34? And if you do, are you going to keep the LVS-32 to relate to the LVS-32 Garmin Guru Community? Please advise. Thank you.
I may get slapped around for saying this, but I'm still running mine with what came in the box when I got it 3 years ago. It works well for me and I catch plenty of fish with it. I keep watching all the videos about the updates, but haven't jumped off the ledge to try any of them yet. It seems like guys are all over the map on whether they like the updates or not. So, I'm still waiting and watching until I see something to change my mind and see more consistency among the guys reviewing them.
Smart man
DON"T UPDATE !!!!! I know serious tournament crappie fisherman that have spares in the closet running the old software. Yes, it's that much better!
@@jamesw5836 hmmm I have all the old software updates. I disagree but it’s different from unit to unit. But if someone is happy there is definitely no reason to update.
@@The_Garmin_Guru You can’t roll back after the perspective update and it work like before. It has to be pre perspective box that has never been updated. My box died and the new one had the newer software. It also introduced me to the dead zones and ghost tree. I still get pissed when I fish with someone that has the old software. 🤣. I’m talking box software here.
@@jamesw5836 gotcha.
Great information. I appreciate the time you spend keeping us updated.
Thank you for watching.
U are the man.. Ok was a diehard 25.3 guy .(unit 1222) I never update when things are good..but I did the 26.1..took it out and after 3 hrs of messing with settings,I was ready to chunk it in the lake .. updated 26.2...put in water..the base settings that it started me on,were good enough to fish. Very happy...then started using color gain,focus,and the others to micro adjust. .I was very pleased....so I suggest the 26.2...its amazing when u fiqure it out
Just takes time. You’re the man
Just got out on the lake today, very happy with the new update agree with you best one yet.
Yes sir.
It would be 2.20 on the black box. 2.30 brought perspective view. I still have my doubts if your unit and black box have been updated or didn’t come with that software. Thanks for taking the time to run these tests. I’m running 25.30/2.55 now and will probably check out 26.2 over the weekend.
Doubts about what being updated to 26.2. Lol.
@@The_Garmin_Guru doubts that many have gone back to 2.20 and never got that clean screen again. My unit came with 23.00/2.41. I tried going down and it didn’t work. Seems if your unit didn’t have that software already it never really worked but look forward to seeing yours.
You at it again, wish I could get out there. Lol
Kentucky
Rocking the boat
I have a comparison video on BBC as well. I did 2.20/2.55/2.57. It will come down to personal preference. There are way too many variables for two people to have the same quality with same settings in my opinion. Also you have to set it up to how you fish. Settings close range will be different than having your forward range set to 90-100 feet. Nice video. Should do 2.55 vs 2.57.
Very true brother. That’s why I don’t do settings videos because people take base settings and expect them to work every place and get upset when they dony
Have I been doing this wrong the whole time with my echomap uhd I just download the 93sv uhd updates so that’s not updating my livescope also ? Thanks
No bud updates are inclusive. I updated to dofferent software combinations to test theories that are floating around.
Not one bite, stubborn fish you got there.
Oh I killed them the day before. Then the next they won’t bite a bit. lol
@@The_Garmin_Guru They must be stuffed with shad. Thx for the vids, I’m learning a lot.
Not sure which version of the update I have but when did the 26.2 come out. I'm going to say I did the latest update about a month ago.
First of march
Great info as usual, what u think a guy that has not even powered up his livescope that he got in December, don’t know what software is on it, should do? I’m thinking load the newest and never look back. New 106sv never powered on also, currently running an elite 7 chirp on the trolling motor but got the gt 50 something with it that I wasn’t planning on using unless I got another unit for the console. Would I be crazy for not putting the gt on trolling motor when it’s mostly going to be my livescope screen. Very anti split screen.
Hang tight where you are
Hey bud have you ever noticed blip signal returns underneath the lake bottom on livescope just into the blank area. i see those quite often and i am wondering what those could be. Could you do a video or give an explanation on those. Thanks
Most of the time that’s the reception of another transducer for example your gt54 pinging
@@The_Garmin_Guru oh ok I've noticed it happening sometimes 80 feet out without any other graphs on. But only in certain areas.
I really like your style and the information in your videos. They're not long, laborious or like I'm listening to a sonar engineer. Just great concise information that regular fisherman can actually use. I don't have a dog in the hunt, but is there anyone like you who does Lowrance (not that they are overly complicated) and Humminbird as well as you do Garmin?
No I’ve considered starting a channel for this e brands tho. It would be tricky
Thank you for watching also
Pleasure is mine.
@@The_Garmin_Guru If you could do Lowrance and Humminbird the way you do Garmin, you'd have UA-cam locked up in the sonar department. Trust me, very few watch more videos than I do every week.
@@bigc8018 I have to figure out a way to keep my loyal Garmin people from
Bailing out because of it
is this video with the Panoptix newest LVS34 Transducer?
It’s not available yet
Have you heard of any upcoming sales on the panoptix plus
All I have seen is sale on the lvs32
Great video. When you do your next test could you take it out a little farther on forward range at the end so we can see the difference. Maybe 70 or 80ft. Not the whole test just for a minute or so.
Will do!!
Wish you would go back to sharing your settings. I don't care if they don't help me on my 1222 unit. It just gives me something to try or possibly a starting point. I am regularly trying different settings on my own. I don't understand why some would get upset if your settings didn't work for them. You are spending a lot of time to try to help others, and we should all appreciate that.
I’ll give you a good starting point.
40 color limit
80 color gain
Noise off or low
Tvg low
Ghost off
Gain 75 and work down to achieve the pic you want.
@@The_Garmin_Guru Are you still adjusting the Focus (beams) with the 26.2 / 2.57?
@@MrDereksykes yes sir. Just got off the phone with a gentleman in Wisconsin getting him dialed in
Much appreciated on the video showing the three versions… I did not realize you can ‘go backwards’… how do you switch back? I bought mine in 12/21 and it was FANTASTIC then did the update in January and it’s ok but I don’t think as good as the original settings…
How do I go back if I choose to?
You have to have access to the old software on your comluter
@@The_Garmin_Guru I do not have that, I’ve only used ActiveCaptain to update… am I SOL? Or if I called the techies at Garmin could they set me up somehow?
@@fishhead680 Garmin ain’t gonna help you. There are several Dropbox updates floating around
@@The_Garmin_Guru Gotcha - well, thanks - I appreciate all you do.
@@fishhead680 thank y’all
I do like the latest
Me too
The truth and nothing but the truth so help me God. Are you going to get the LVS-34? And if you do, are you going to keep the LVS-32 to relate to the LVS-32 Garmin Guru Community? Please advise. Thank you.
Yes it’s coming. Haven’t decided if I’m keeping it or not
😅 👍🏻👍🏻
Thanks for watching
Ok, so should I update my unit? 😎 just looking for the clearest picture. I can see my jerkbait at 80 feet out. 👍
Well you ain’t gonna get much better than that. I’d stay put if your happy
@@The_Garmin_Guru great videos! Keep ‘em rolling. 👍
I've tried everything. How deep are you and what settings to see that far out ? Thankyou
All I see is fish.
That’s right