NorthStar Navigation 8000I What is auto range and range shift?, Turn the auto range on or off

Page 117

6.If you want to adjust the gain threshold for the other frequency, repeat these steps.

7.When you are finished, select Return.

NOTE: If you're using fishing or cruising mode and adjust the gain yourself, the sounder automatically changes to manual mode.

18.5What is auto range and range shift?

Auto Range can be set On or Off:

•Auto Range On means that the sounder adjusts the range automatically so that the bottom is always shown. Auto Range On is recommended for normal cruising or fishing conditions. This is the default.

•Auto Range Off enables you to operate the range manually and to adjust the range and the range shift. The sounder shows only the range that you specify, for example, the 10 m of water between 15 and 25 m below your vessel.

Therefore, if your vessel moves into an area where the bottom is deeper than your specified range, the bottom won't be shown on your Sounder screen. Auto Range Off can be useful in areas where the depth of the bottom changes very rapidly, such as around pinnacles, because it avoids constant readjustments to your Sounder screen.

Range Shift defines the position of the specified range within the water column. You can use range shift to change the position of the range; for example, from 15 m through 25 m, to 5 m through 15 m.

18.6Turn the auto range on or off

You can toggle the Auto Range On or Off, to operate the range automatically or manually.

Auto Range On is the default. This always displays the bottom.

When the sounder Auto Mode (operating mode) is set to:

•Manual - Auto Range is automatically turned Off

•Fishing or Cruising - Auto Range is automatically turned On

To turn the auto range on or off:

1.Display the Sounder screen and the control panel. If you can't see the

Range, Zoom and Split button, select Return.

2.Select Range, Zoom and Split.

3.The Auto Range button shows the current setting. Select the button to toggle to the other setting. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it again.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

Northstar 8000i Operation Manual

117

Page 116 Page 118
Image 117
Page 116 Page 118
Contents Northstar Important Safety Information Important Safety and Warning InformationPage Minimum safe Vertical beam Distance Watts per m² Scanner Disclaimer WarrantyContents Chart Set up the chart library Use the chart views 3D Steer Sounder 101 Radar 123 Measure range and bearing 139 Entertainment 162 Video jukebox options 179 Glossary Networking Welcome to the NorthstarConventions How to use this manualTurn on Introduction to the NorthstarTo turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display Processor Turn offKeys on the 15 inch Monitor Menu Control Keys on the remote keypadKeys on the 12 inch Display Processor Buttons How to select an itemSingle pane options To select an item with the touch screenWhat are pages? What is the active pane?Cycle through the panes on a Expand a small paneSelect a Edit aSounder, Cruising, and Fishing Set up the Northstar 8000i basics Adjust the brightness on the 15 inch MonitorAdjust the brightness on a 12 inch Display Processor Adjust the volume Turn the keypad beeps on or offTurn the keypad backlight on or off Show/hide the control panel Select a paletteShow/hide the instruments bar Show/hide the top control barWhen you are finished, select Installation Select the time formatSelect your time zone Select the temperature units Select the large scale distance unitsSelect the small scale distance units Select the volume units for liquids Select the depth unitsSelect the speed units When you are finished, select Vessel Statistics Select the pressure unitsSpecify your vessel statistics Chart Display the C-MAP MAX Pro Chart Manager screen Set up the chart libraryWhat does the C-MAP PRO Chart Manager screen show? Select + Chart Select C-Map Chart ManagerChart Manager icons Chart Manager control panelCollection is installed on Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptions Different ways to choose a chart collectionPurchase or rent? Page Purchase a chart license over the phone Purchase a chart license over the internetPurchase a chart license through a dealer Load the chart licenses Install the chart dataSelect + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Touch Install Selected Touch Install All in Control PanelUpdate charts over the internet Update the database by DVD Uninstall chart collectionsEnter C-Map MAX Pro Chart Manager Page Chart screen basics Display the chart screenTo display the chart screen You can either What does the chart screen show? Display your current position data Display your current position in real timeInstant GoTo GoTo or show a Lat/Long coordinateZoom in or out on a chart screen Pan the chartZoom in or out on part of a chart screen Change the chart view What is the chart orientation?There are three choices of chart orientation What is the vessel offset mode? Change the chart orientationSelect the vessel offset mode Select the level of chart detailShow details about an object on the chart Show range and bearing from your vessel Show range and bearing between two pointsDistance button, select Return Select Distance and a new control panel appears What is the course predictor line? Customize the chart screenShow Predictor button, select Settings Show/hide the course predictor lineSelect the vessel symbol Keep your vessel in view on the chart screenWhat is the chart guard zone? Settings button, select Return Select SettingsTurn the chart guard zone on or off Set up the chart guard zoneSelect the default icon for an event mark Select the default icon for a waypointGuard Zone button, select Settings Set the deep water contourShow/hide the chart boundaries Chart Presentation button, select SettingsShow/hide your current track Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart Settings Show/hide shade safe depthsShow/hide the Lat/Long grid overlay What are light sectors? Select Chart OverlaysShow/hide the light sectors Show/hide tidal flow and currentsUse the chart views Default settings for the chart viewsFive chart views have the following default settings Page Use the chart overlays Overlay the radarTransmit Change the radar mode Adjust the settings for the radarAdjust the radar opacity Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar SettingsOverlay satellite or aerial photos Overlay the ports and marinasOverlay roads, terrain, SAR and/or Gmdss areas Select Chart Overlays, then More Overlays Use waypoints Create a waypointCreate an event mark Select and show a waypoint on the chart Hide a waypointDelete a waypoint Navigate to a waypoint Stop navigating to a waypoint10.8 Set/remove the warning zone for a waypoint Find a waypoint Display the waypoint detailsSelect the waypoint, then select Waypoint Details Display the waypoints library Change the waypoint detailsDelete a waypoint from the Waypoints Library Copy an existing route Use routes and waypointsCreate a new route ƒ Off, a new waypoint is located exactly where you chooseWhen you are finished, select Finish Move a waypoint in a routeAdd a new waypoint into a route Add a waypoint to the start or end of the route Remove a waypoint from a route using the Chart screen Remove a waypoint from a route using the Routes LibraryAdd an existing waypoint to a route Change the order of the waypoints in a routeƒ select Edit Route then select Remove Waypoint ReturnDisplay the Routes Library Select and follow a route from the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route with GoTo Navigate to the previous or next waypoint Follow a routeStop following a route Select the route that you want to follow, then select OKHide an inactive route Delete a routeReverse your route Reset the XTE on an active route or waypoint Select GoTo then select Reset XTEDisplay and/or change the route details Show the route length and estimated travel time Set up routes to be shown or hiddenPage Select the bearing mode Set up navigationSet the manual variation Select the variation sourceSelect the position data format Set the look ahead distance to update chartSet the center circle to update chart Set the waypoint arrival distance Set the angle delay to update the chartSelect whether to continue navigating at the route end Introduction to 3D Chart Display the 3D Chart screenReposition the 3D Chart screen to show your vessel Pan the 3D Chart to show new areas Rotate the view of the 3D Chart manuallyChange the azimuth setting on 3D Chart Change the elevation manually Change the camera angle for 3D ChartChange the vessel mode Enhance the vertical scaleShow/hide the bathymetric data Synchronize 3D Chart and the chart screen Overlay satellite or aerial photos on 3D ChartPage 14 3D Steer When to reset the XTEDisplay the 3D Steer screen What does 3D Steer show?100 Sounder Use the sounderHow the sounder works What does the sounder screen show? Display the sounder screenWhat does the sounder status bar show? Change the scroll speedDepth at the current cursor position Palette button, select Settings Change the paletteShow/hide the depth value Auto Mode button, select Return Change the sounder operating modeShow/hide the depth line Move the depth lineWhen to use 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or mixed frequency Select 50 kHz, 200 kHz or mixed frequency screen Select a split 50/200 kHz screenFrequency button, select Return What is zoom range and zoom range shift? Select a split zoom screenChange the zoom range shift Change the ratio of a split screen Select a split bottom lock screenWhat is the A-Scope? Change the ratio of the A-Scope Show/hide the A-ScopeHow to interpret the sounder screens Problems with fish arches?What are fish arches? How to recognize and avoid shadows How to recognize different types of fishHow to recognize the type of bottom How the water depth and scroll speed affect the historyFactors that affect the echo strength Change the gain setting What is gain?Change the sounder range and gain Gain and Filters button, select ReturnChange the gain threshold What is the gain threshold?What is auto range and range shift? Turn the auto range on or offAuto Range can be set On or Off Change the range shift Change the rangeRange, Zoom and Split button, select Return Change the transducer depth Set up the sounderChange the water temperature offset Change the water temperature averaging timeChange the sounders speed offset Change the sounders speed filter Change the zoom rangeReturn Select Range, Zoom, and Split 122 Radar How the radar worksWhat are the radar modes? 124 Use the radar Display the radar screenStart the radar transmitting What does the radar screen show? Stop the radar transmittingWhat does the radar status bar show? What is the radar orientation?Change the radar range offset Change the radar orientationCustomize the position of the PPI center Orientation button, select ReturnSelect True or Relative Motion mode Set the PPI position to Look Ahead or CenterOrientation button, select Return Select Orientation Reset the TM position Change the radar gain mode Adjust Radar button, select Return Select Adjust RadarOptimize the quality of the radar display Change the radar gain setting What is sea clutter?Change the sea clutter mode What is rain clutter? Change the sea clutter settingChange the rain setting Reduce interference from other radarsPresentation button, select Return Select Presentation 135 Show/hide the North indicator Customize the radar screenChange the radar palette Show/hide the heading marker Show/hide the range ringsShow/hide the active waypoint on radar Show/hide waypoint or route details on radar Show/hide the active route on radarMeasure range and bearing Find range and bearing with the cursorShow/hide a VRM/EBL Find range and bearing with fixed VRM/EBL Find range and bearing with floating VRM/EBL Set the EBL reference bearing Target presentation Make small targets more easy to seeTurn off or customize target trails Remove target trails from the radar Use the radar guard zones What is a radar guard zone?Turn a radar guard zone on or off Guard Zones button, select Return Select Guard ZonesSet the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarm Customize a radar guard zoneGuard Zones button, select Return 147 Change the radar startup mode Set up the radarWhen you are finished, select Radar Change the radar antenna heightChange the radar bearing alignment Change the range of the radar150 Instruments Choose how to view the instrumentsSelect an instrument panel Rename an instrument panelChange the layout of the instrument panel Select the color scheme for an instrument panelResize an instrument Select Panel button, select ReturnAdd an instrument Create an instrument panel When you are finished, select Save ChangesDelete an instrument Delete an instrument panelSelect Config, then select Panel Config Alarms Which alarms can be changed?View the current settings for an alarm Turn an alarm On/Off Change the upper or lower trigger settings for an alarmSet the alarm audio Set the delay for an alarm View the alarm log Trigger an alarm in case of a loss of input dataAcknowledge All Acknowledge one or more alarmsSet an anchor alarm Reset an alarmEntertainment Turn the volume up or down Show multiple entertainment panesWhat file formats are supported? Copy media files to a portable drive Manage your media files with a portable driveCopy media files from a portable drive Play media files from a portable drive Delete media files from a portable driveFiles must be in WMA, MP3, MPEG, WMV or AVI format 167 Entertainment Delete an item from the music libraryDelete a video from the video library Select and play music from the jukebox Use the music jukeboxPause playing music from the jukebox Repeat the whole album or playlist in the jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Create and name a new playlist Change an albums cover artTo change an albums cover art To create a new playlistPlay tracks randomly in the album or playlist Change a playlistDelete a playlist Select Create/Edit Playlist, then choose Select PlaylistView the music details Edit an item in the music libraryQueue more music Select and play a playlistPlay a music CD 35 CD/DVD optionsSet random play On/Off on a music CD Select a particular track on a music CDPlay the previous or next track on a music CD Set repeat play On/Off on a music CDPause playing a music CD Resume playing a music CDStop and eject a music CD Video jukebox options Select and play a videoYou can use the video jukebox options to Pause or resume playing a video Play a video in full screen modeStop or restart a video Fast forward a videoSet repeat play On/Off for a video Rewind a videoPlay a different video To play a different videoDVD options Play a DVD in full screen modePlay a DVD Show the DVD menuStop or restart a DVD Play or resume playing a DVDPlay the previous or next scene on a DVD Fast forward a DVDRewind a DVD Stop and eject a DVDTo rewind a DVD Set the volume levels for the entertainment applications Change the automatic ejection setting for music CDsWhen you are finished, select Entertainment Manage your Media LibrariesSet the location of the media library What video formats are supported? Video AuxSelect and play the Video Aux In source Select the audio source for Video AuxPlay Video Aux In in full screen mode Camera View the camera in full screen modeWhat types of camera are supported? Add the camera to the networkHow to clean a display unit How to clean the touch screenRestore settings and information Maintain the NorthstarFind the software version number Technical support, service and repairsUpgrading the 8000i system Select Calibrate next to Calibrate Touch ScreenThere two types of upgrade for a 8000i processor Touch screen is inaccurate TroubleshootingCamera screen goes blank or camera isnt available Sounder Bottom is not displayedRadar shows random signals in center Radar overlay doesnt appear on the chart screenRadar shows random or grouped dots Radar shows different patterns on each sweep42.14 3D Chart wont display photo overlays Charts wont display42.15 3D Chart photo overlays switch off Radar shows false echoes and/or background noiseRestore global settings Restore routes, tracks, and waypointsSelect Restore Global Settings Select Routes Tracks and WaypointsSelect Restore Local Settings Restore local settingsGray screen with message Master name unavailable See Networking the 8000i for more informationGlossary Type of fuel. See also gasoline and petrol Final waypoint in a routeAn advanced home theatre sound Representation of a fish on the screen as a raw echo returnUnit of volume equal to 1.20094 US gallons Method of displaying information without using colourType of fuel Way of grouping music by style, e.g. Rock, ClassicalDisable the audio output Unit of volumeCamera attached to the mast List of options displayed on screenAdvance to the next track of the CD or DVD Chart is displayed with North at the top of the screenWaypoint that you are steering towards Play the selected track or tracksRange and bearing between two points selected on the chart Power output of the sonar transmissionSee Range Charting Set of software instructions for a computerList of stored routes Setting to display the track of the boat over the chartSpeed at which the display moves across the screen An area that cannot be reached by the sonar pulseUnit of volume equal to 0.833 Imperial gallons Sudden change of temperature over a short vertical distanceList of tracks recorded and stored on the database List of stored waypoints in the databasePortion of the display screen that shows the zoomed area Area of the display that is enlargedIndex 124 168 206 208 209 147 56, 71 211 212 Man Overboard Page United States Europe Northstar
Related manuals
Manual 45 pages 16.7 Kb

8000I specifications

The NorthStar Navigation 8000i is a sophisticated marine navigation solution designed to enhance the safety and efficiency of marine operations. Utilizing the latest technology and innovative features, the 8000i provides users with a comprehensive navigation tool that is both user-friendly and highly reliable.

At the heart of the NorthStar 8000i is its advanced GPS integration, which delivers precise positioning and navigation capabilities. The system supports multiple satellite systems, allowing for exceptional accuracy and reliability in determining a vessel's location, even in challenging conditions. The 8000i uses Differential GPS (DGPS) to further improve positional precision, making it suitable for commercial vessels and recreational boaters alike.

One of the standout features of the NorthStar 8000i is its large, high-resolution color display, which presents information in a clear and accessible manner. The screen offers customizable layouts, allowing users to prioritize the data they find most critical. The interface is designed with simplicity in mind, enabling users to access navigation tools, charts, and other features quickly and easily.

The NorthStar 8000i is equipped with advanced cartography options, including support for a variety of chart formats. Users can choose between vector and raster charts, ensuring that they can find the best option for their specific needs. The system also supports both local and regional data, providing an extensive coverage area for vessels operating in different waters.

In terms of connectivity, the 8000i features integrated networking capabilities, allowing it to interface seamlessly with other marine electronics such as radar systems, autopilots, and AIS transceivers. This interoperability enhances situational awareness and provides a comprehensive picture of the marine environment around the vessel.

The rugged design of the NorthStar 8000i ensures that it can withstand the challenging conditions often encountered at sea. Built to be weatherproof and durable, this navigation system is ready for any marine adventure.

To summarize, the NorthStar Navigation 8000i combines cutting-edge GPS technology with user-friendly designs and exceptional features, making it a top choice for navigators seeking reliable marine navigation solutions. With its accuracy, customizable interfaces, and robust construction, the 8000i is engineered to meet the diverse needs of modern sailors, whether for leisure or professional undertakings.
Top Page Image Contents