NorthStar Navigation 435, 438 operation manual Displays

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4-4 Range

Range is the vertical depth displayed on the

Changing the Range Mode

Explorer 435 and Explorer 438.

To change between Auto Range and Manual

The Northstar fishfinder has two range modes,

Range, hold the + or -. The Range mode is

Auto Range and Manual Range:

displayed at the bottom of the screen.

• In Auto Range, the fishfinder adjusts the

Press the + or - key to change to increase or

depth range automatically so the bottom is

decrease the range to the desired depth. Values

always shown in the lower part of the display.

can be set between 10 ft (3 m) to 600 ft (180 m).

The use of Auto Range is recommended for

Zoom Range and Zoom Offset

normal conditions.

On the Sonar Zoom and Sonar Bottom displays, a

• In Manual Range, the fishfinder shows only

vertical bar is shown on the far right of the display.

a selected depth range. In areas of rapidly

This is the zoom bar. The zoom bar shows the zoom

changing bottom depth, such as the sea floor

range; that is, the area that is magnified.

around pinnacles, it can be useful to prevent

Use the

or

cursor keys to adjust the

the display from rescaling to always show

the bottom. If the bottom is deeper than the

zoom range.

 

specified depth range, it will not be shown

Use the

or

cursor keys to adjust the

on the display.

zoom offset.

 

5 The Displays

Press MENU once to show the Display menu, then select a particular display using theor cursor keys then pressto confirm. (Section 2 Basic Operation, describes how to use the keys in more detail.)

The Display menu is summarized here and each display is shown in the following sections.

Most displays have an Options menu so that relevant features can be changed quickly.

The Display menu

Full screen display of Sonar history (section 5-1)

Split display with Sonar and zoomed section (section 5-2)

Bottom trace displayed as flat line in zoomed section (section 5-3)

Split display with Sonar and echo strength (section 5-4)

Fuel data (section 5-5)

Water temperature, depth history and other boat data (section 5-6)

See below.

Split Ratio

Use this to change the split ratio between the zoom and the sonar history sections displayed. The default split ratio is 50%.

1. Highlight Split Ratio and press .

A left arrow and right arrow appear on either side of the divider line.

2. Use theorcursor keys to adjust

Hint: Pressto return to the last sonar display used. Press MENU thento return to the previously selected display. Use this to switch between two frequently used displays.

Refer to Section 3-2 Setup > Sonar, for information about customizing features on the sonar displays.

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Contents Explorer 435/438 Page Not avoided, could result in death or serious injury Follow this symbol to avoidpossible injury or deathNot avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury Result in property damageContents Appendix a Specifications Appendix B Troubleshooting Benefits of the Explorer 435 and Explorer IntroductionTransducer attached to the hull Display unit How the Explorer 435 and Explorer 438 workBasic Operation Power On / Auto PowerKey Names Key OperationSimulate Mode Power OffGain Adjustment Display AdjustmentSetup menu and options Setting up the Explorer 435 and ExplorerAuto power off Setup SystemSnooze Mode Factory resetSetup Fuel Explorer 438 only Fish symbolsPalette Color barData setup Setup DataTank full Set remainingSetup Alarms Setup LogsReset trip dist Explorer 438 only Reset total dist Explorer 438 onlyTemperature Setup UnitsSetup Calibrate DepthUse the or cursor keys to adjust the value Using the Explorer 435 and ExplorerDepth of the water and the scroll speed setting Interpreting the displayFrequency and cone width Bottom types Strength of echoesDepth 015Example of shadows Sonar display of same area ShadowsFish is visible on the display Moving boatFish symbols On Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish symbol Off Stationary boatFish arches Adjusting Gain settingsGain Changing between Auto and ManualDisplays Sonar display Sonar Zoom displaySonar Bottom display Sonar A-Scope display Fish recognitionFuel display Explorer 438 only Options and Accessories Installation and MaintenanceData display What comes with this product?Basic wiring Wiring OptionsFlush Mounting Bracket MountingAuto power option Fuel kit wiring Explorer 438 onlyThrough hull transducers Systems of several instrumentsCleaning and maintenance Appendix a SpecificationsExplorer 435 Appendix B TroubleshootingBottom is displayed too far up the screen Bottom is not displayedThere is no reading for fuel economy Fuel used or remaining seem inaccuratePage Americas Europe

435, 438 specifications

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