NorthStar Navigation 8000I Change the rain setting, Reduce interference from other radars

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22.7Change the rain setting

The rain setting is a combination of the FTC (Fast Time Constant) that defines the leading edge of a rain shower but suppresses echoes from the following body of rain, so that any targets in the rain shower area are shown more clearly; and the STC (Sensitivity Time Control) that helps to suppress echoes from any rain around the radar itself.

If the rain setting is too low, there'll be excessive rain clutter displayed whenever it's raining. If the rain setting is too high, very large targets such as the coastline will appear to be hollow.

The rain setting is shown as a percentage. 0% is the default.

NOTE: The Rain setting is returned to the default value of 0% every time that the radar is restarted.

To change the rain setting:

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

Adjust Radar button, select Return.

2.Select Adjust Radar.

3.Select Rain and a slider box appears. The current setting is shown as a line within a solid bar of color and as a percentage.

4.Drag the line, or use the rotary knob, to change the rain setting.

5.Select OK to confirm the new setting. The new setting is applied immediately to all the Radar screens and stays until you restart the radar.

6.When you are finished, select Return.

22.8Reduce interference from other radars

Another vessel's radar operating at the same frequency as your radar can cause interference patterns on your Radar screen.

Interference patterns always appear in a different place with each sweep. They can be randomly scattered bright dots or dotted lines that extend from the centre to the edge of your Radar screen, often producing a spiral pattern. Generally, the stronger the interference, the wider the interference lines.

You can use the interference rejection feature to reduce both the interference patterns, and the width of the interference lines.

To reduce interference:

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

Presentation button, select Return.

2.Select Presentation.

3.Select Interference Rejection and a drop down list appears. There are four choices:

ƒ Off. Turn interference rejection Off.

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Contents Northstar Important Safety and Warning Information Important Safety InformationPage Minimum safe Vertical beam Distance Watts per m² Scanner Warranty DisclaimerContents 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 Welcome to the Northstar NetworkingHow to use this manual ConventionsIntroduction to the Northstar Turn onKeys on the 15 inch Monitor To turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display ProcessorTurn off Menu Keys on the remote keypad ControlKeys on the 12 inch Display Processor Single pane options How to select an itemButtons To select an item with the touch screenWhat is the active pane? What are pages?Expand a small pane Cycle through the panes on aSounder, Cruising, and Fishing Select aEdit a Adjust the brightness on a 12 inch Display Processor Set up the Northstar 8000i basicsAdjust the brightness on the 15 inch Monitor Turn the keypad backlight on or off Adjust the volumeTurn the keypad beeps on or off Show/hide the instruments bar Select a paletteShow/hide the control panel Show/hide the top control barSelect your time zone When you are finished, select InstallationSelect the time format Select the small scale distance units Select the temperature unitsSelect the large scale distance units Select the speed units Select the volume units for liquidsSelect the depth units Specify your vessel statistics When you are finished, select Vessel StatisticsSelect the pressure units Chart What does the C-MAP PRO Chart Manager screen show? Set up the chart libraryDisplay the C-MAP MAX Pro Chart Manager screen Select + Chart Select C-Map Chart ManagerChart Manager control panel Chart Manager iconsCollection is installed on Purchase or rent? Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptionsDifferent ways to choose a chart collection Page Purchase a chart license over the internet Purchase a chart license over the phonePurchase a chart license through a dealer Select + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Load the chart licensesInstall the chart data Touch Install All in Control Panel Touch Install SelectedUpdate charts over the internet Enter C-Map MAX Pro Chart Manager Update the database by DVDUninstall chart collections Page To display the chart screen You can either Chart screen basicsDisplay the chart screen What does the chart screen show? Instant GoTo Display your current position in real timeDisplay your current position data GoTo or show a Lat/Long coordinateZoom in or out on part of a chart screen Zoom in or out on a chart screenPan the chart There are three choices of chart orientation Change the chart viewWhat is the chart orientation? Change the chart orientation What is the vessel offset mode?Show details about an object on the chart Select the vessel offset modeSelect the level of chart detail Distance button, select Return Show range and bearing from your vesselShow range and bearing between two points Select Distance and a new control panel appears Show Predictor button, select Settings Customize the chart screenWhat is the course predictor line? Show/hide the course predictor lineWhat is the chart guard zone? Keep your vessel in view on the chart screenSelect the vessel symbol Settings button, select Return Select SettingsSet up the chart guard zone Turn the chart guard zone on or offGuard Zone button, select Settings Select the default icon for a waypointSelect the default icon for an event mark Set the deep water contourShow/hide your current track Show/hide the chart boundariesChart Presentation button, select Settings Show/hide the Lat/Long grid overlay Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart SettingsShow/hide shade safe depths Show/hide the light sectors Select Chart OverlaysWhat are light sectors? Show/hide tidal flow and currentsFive chart views have the following default settings Use the chart viewsDefault settings for the chart views Page Transmit Use the chart overlaysOverlay the radar Adjust the radar opacity Adjust the settings for the radarChange the radar mode Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar SettingsOverlay roads, terrain, SAR and/or Gmdss areas Overlay satellite or aerial photosOverlay the ports and marinas Select Chart Overlays, then More Overlays Create an event mark Use waypointsCreate a waypoint Delete a waypoint Select and show a waypoint on the chartHide a waypoint 10.8 Set/remove the warning zone for a waypoint Navigate to a waypointStop navigating to a waypoint Select the waypoint, then select Waypoint Details Find a waypointDisplay the waypoint details Change the waypoint details Display the waypoints libraryDelete a waypoint from the Waypoints Library Use routes and waypoints Copy an existing routeƒ Off, a new waypoint is located exactly where you choose Create a new routeAdd a new waypoint into a route When you are finished, select FinishMove a waypoint in a route Add a waypoint to the start or end of the route Remove a waypoint from a route using the Routes Library Remove a waypoint from a route using the Chart screenƒ select Edit Route then select Remove Waypoint Change the order of the waypoints in a routeAdd an existing waypoint to a route ReturnSelect and follow a route with GoTo Display the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route from the Routes Library Stop following a route Follow a routeNavigate to the previous or next waypoint Select the route that you want to follow, then select OKReverse your route Hide an inactive routeDelete a route Display and/or change the route details Reset the XTE on an active route or waypointSelect GoTo then select Reset XTE Set up routes to be shown or hidden Show the route length and estimated travel timePage Set up navigation Select the bearing modeSelect the variation source Set the manual variationSet the look ahead distance to update chart Select the position data formatSet the center circle to update chart Set the angle delay to update the chart Set the waypoint arrival distanceSelect whether to continue navigating at the route end Reposition the 3D Chart screen to show your vessel Introduction to 3D ChartDisplay the 3D Chart screen Change the azimuth setting on 3D Chart Pan the 3D Chart to show new areasRotate the view of the 3D Chart manually Change the camera angle for 3D Chart Change the elevation manuallyShow/hide the bathymetric data Change the vessel modeEnhance the vertical scale Overlay satellite or aerial photos on 3D Chart Synchronize 3D Chart and the chart screenPage Display the 3D Steer screen When to reset the XTE14 3D Steer What does 3D Steer show?100 How the sounder works SounderUse the sounder Display the sounder screen What does the sounder screen show?Depth at the current cursor position What does the sounder status bar show?Change the scroll speed Show/hide the depth value Palette button, select SettingsChange the palette Show/hide the depth line Change the sounder operating modeAuto Mode button, select Return Move the depth lineWhen to use 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or mixed frequency Frequency button, select Return Select 50 kHz, 200 kHz or mixed frequency screenSelect a split 50/200 kHz screen Change the zoom range shift What is zoom range and zoom range shift?Select a split zoom screen Select a split bottom lock screen Change the ratio of a split screenWhat is the A-Scope? Show/hide the A-Scope Change the ratio of the A-ScopeWhat are fish arches? How to interpret the sounder screensProblems with fish arches? How to recognize the type of bottom How to recognize different types of fishHow to recognize and avoid shadows How the water depth and scroll speed affect the historyFactors that affect the echo strength Change the sounder range and gain What is gain?Change the gain setting Gain and Filters button, select ReturnWhat is the gain threshold? Change the gain thresholdAuto Range can be set On or Off What is auto range and range shift?Turn the auto range on or off Range, Zoom and Split button, select Return Change the range shiftChange the range Set up the sounder Change the transducer depthChange the sounders speed offset Change the water temperature offsetChange the water temperature averaging time Return Select Range, Zoom, and Split Change the sounders speed filterChange the zoom range 122 What are the radar modes? RadarHow the radar works 124 Start the radar transmitting Use the radarDisplay the radar screen Stop the radar transmitting What does the radar screen show?What is the radar orientation? What does the radar status bar show?Customize the position of the PPI center Change the radar orientationChange the radar range offset Orientation button, select ReturnOrientation button, select Return Select Orientation Select True or Relative Motion modeSet the PPI position to Look Ahead or Center Reset the TM position Optimize the quality of the radar display Change the radar gain modeAdjust Radar button, select Return Select Adjust Radar Change the sea clutter mode Change the radar gain settingWhat is sea clutter? Change the sea clutter setting What is rain clutter?Presentation button, select Return Select Presentation Change the rain settingReduce interference from other radars 135 Change the radar palette Show/hide the North indicatorCustomize the radar screen Show/hide the active waypoint on radar Show/hide the heading markerShow/hide the range rings Show/hide the active route on radar Show/hide waypoint or route details on radarShow/hide a VRM/EBL Measure range and bearingFind range and bearing with the cursor Find range and bearing with fixed VRM/EBL Find range and bearing with floating VRM/EBL Set the EBL reference bearing Turn off or customize target trails Target presentationMake small targets more easy to see Remove target trails from the radar Turn a radar guard zone on or off What is a radar guard zone?Use the radar guard zones Guard Zones button, select Return Select Guard ZonesGuard Zones button, select Return Set the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarmCustomize a radar guard zone 147 When you are finished, select Radar Set up the radarChange the radar startup mode Change the radar antenna heightChange the range of the radar Change the radar bearing alignment150 Select an instrument panel Choose how to view the instrumentsInstruments Rename an instrument panelResize an instrument Select the color scheme for an instrument panelChange the layout of the instrument panel Select Panel button, select ReturnAdd an instrument Delete an instrument When you are finished, select Save ChangesCreate an instrument panel Delete an instrument panelSelect Config, then select Panel Config View the current settings for an alarm AlarmsWhich alarms can be changed? Set the alarm audio Turn an alarm On/OffChange the upper or lower trigger settings for an alarm Set the delay for an alarm Trigger an alarm in case of a loss of input data View the alarm logAcknowledge one or more alarms Acknowledge AllReset an alarm Set an anchor alarmEntertainment What file formats are supported? Turn the volume up or downShow multiple entertainment panes Manage your media files with a portable drive Copy media files to a portable driveCopy media files from a portable drive Files must be in WMA, MP3, MPEG, WMV or AVI format Play media files from a portable driveDelete media files from a portable drive 167 Delete an item from the music library EntertainmentDelete a video from the video library Use the music jukebox Select and play music from the jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Pause playing music from the jukeboxRepeat the whole album or playlist in the jukebox To change an albums cover art Change an albums cover artCreate and name a new playlist To create a new playlistDelete a playlist Change a playlistPlay tracks randomly in the album or playlist Select Create/Edit Playlist, then choose Select PlaylistEdit an item in the music library View the music detailsSelect and play a playlist Queue more musicSet random play On/Off on a music CD 35 CD/DVD optionsPlay a music CD Select a particular track on a music CDPause playing a music CD Set repeat play On/Off on a music CDPlay the previous or next track on a music CD Resume playing a music CDStop and eject a music CD You can use the video jukebox options to Video jukebox optionsSelect and play a video Stop or restart a video Play a video in full screen modePause or resume playing a video Fast forward a videoPlay a different video Rewind a videoSet repeat play On/Off for a video To play a different videoPlay a DVD Play a DVD in full screen modeDVD options Show the DVD menuPlay the previous or next scene on a DVD Play or resume playing a DVDStop or restart a DVD Fast forward a DVDTo rewind a DVD Rewind a DVDStop and eject a DVD When you are finished, select Entertainment Change the automatic ejection setting for music CDsSet the volume levels for the entertainment applications Manage your Media LibrariesSet the location of the media library Select and play the Video Aux In source Video AuxWhat video formats are supported? Select the audio source for Video AuxPlay Video Aux In in full screen mode What types of camera are supported? View the camera in full screen modeCamera Add the camera to the networkRestore settings and information How to clean the touch screenHow to clean a display unit Maintain the NorthstarUpgrading the 8000i system Technical support, service and repairsFind the software version number Select Calibrate next to Calibrate Touch ScreenThere two types of upgrade for a 8000i processor Camera screen goes blank or camera isnt available TroubleshootingTouch screen is inaccurate Sounder Bottom is not displayedRadar shows random or grouped dots Radar overlay doesnt appear on the chart screenRadar shows random signals in center Radar shows different patterns on each sweep42.15 3D Chart photo overlays switch off Charts wont display42.14 3D Chart wont display photo overlays Radar shows false echoes and/or background noiseSelect Restore Global Settings Restore routes, tracks, and waypointsRestore global settings Select Routes Tracks and WaypointsGray screen with message Master name unavailable Restore local settingsSelect Restore Local Settings See Networking the 8000i for more informationGlossary An advanced home theatre sound Final waypoint in a routeType of fuel. See also gasoline and petrol Representation of a fish on the screen as a raw echo returnType of fuel Method of displaying information without using colourUnit of volume equal to 1.20094 US gallons Way of grouping music by style, e.g. Rock, ClassicalCamera attached to the mast Unit of volumeDisable the audio output List of options displayed on screenWaypoint that you are steering towards Chart is displayed with North at the top of the screenAdvance to the next track of the CD or DVD Play the selected track or tracksSee Range Charting Power output of the sonar transmissionRange and bearing between two points selected on the chart Set of software instructions for a computerSpeed at which the display moves across the screen Setting to display the track of the boat over the chartList of stored routes An area that cannot be reached by the sonar pulseList of tracks recorded and stored on the database Sudden change of temperature over a short vertical distanceUnit of volume equal to 0.833 Imperial gallons List of stored waypoints in the databaseArea of the display that is enlarged Portion of the display screen that shows the zoomed areaIndex 124 168 206 208 209 147 56, 71 211 212 Man Overboard Page United States Europe Northstar
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