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23.3Show/hide the heading marker

The heading marker is a blue, broken line. It extends from your vessel to the edge of the compass ring. It shows the direction that your vessel is heading.

You can only hide the heading marker temporarily. You can't turn it off. To hide the heading marker temporarily:

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

Range and Bearing button, select Return.

2.Select Range and Bearing.

3.Select the Hide Heading Marker button to temporarily hide the heading marker for a few seconds.

4.If you want to hide the heading marker for more than a few seconds, hold down the Hide Heading Marker button, then release the button to re-display the heading marker.

5.When you are finished, select Return.

23.4Show/hide the range rings

You can use range rings to quickly estimate the range of a target from your vessel.

When the range rings are On, the number of range rings and the spacing interval between them is automatically set, according to the range setting. The spacing interval between the range rings is shown in the status bar at the top of your Radar screen.

You can toggle the range rings On or Off. On is the default.

To change the range rings setting:

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

Range and Bearing button, select Return.

2.Select Range and Bearing.

3.The Range Rings button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want 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.

23.5Show/hide the active waypoint on radar

You can toggle the active waypoint On or Off on your Radar screen. On is the default.

If you choose to show the active waypoint, it appears on all the Radar screens in the appropriate position, with a line drawn between it and your vessel.

To show or hide the active waypoint:

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

Presentation button, select Return.

2.Select Presentation, then Waypoints and Routes.

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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 NorthstarKeys on the 15 inch Monitor To turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display ProcessorTurn off 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 paneSounder, 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 control panel Select a paletteShow/hide the instruments bar 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 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 Purchase or rent? Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptionsDifferent ways to choose a chart collection Page Purchase a chart license over the phone Purchase a chart license over the internetPurchase a chart license through a dealer Select + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Load the chart licensesInstall the chart data Touch Install Selected Touch Install All in Control PanelUpdate 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? Display your current position data Display your current position in real timeInstant GoTo 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? What is the vessel offset mode? Change the chart orientationShow 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 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 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 What are light sectors? Select Chart OverlaysShow/hide the 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 Change the radar mode Adjust the settings for the radarAdjust the radar opacity 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 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 chooseAdd 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 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 ReturnSelect and follow a route with GoTo Display the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route from the Routes Library Navigate to the previous or next waypoint Follow a routeStop following a route 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 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 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 elevation manually Change the camera angle for 3D ChartShow/hide the bathymetric data Change the vessel modeEnhance the vertical scale 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 How the sounder works SounderUse the sounder What does the sounder screen show? Display the sounder screenDepth 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 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 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 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-ScopeWhat are fish arches? How to interpret the sounder screensProblems with 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?Auto 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 Change the transducer depth Set up the sounderChange 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 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 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? What is rain clutter? Change the sea clutter settingPresentation 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 waypoint or route details on radar Show/hide the active route 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 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 ZonesGuard Zones button, select Return Set the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarmCustomize a radar guard zone 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 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 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 What file formats are supported? Turn the volume up or downShow multiple entertainment panes Copy media files to a portable drive Manage your media files with 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 Entertainment Delete an item from the music libraryDelete a video from the video library Select and play music from the jukebox Use the music jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Pause playing music from the jukeboxRepeat the whole album or playlist in the 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 You can use the video jukebox options to Video jukebox optionsSelect and play a video 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 DVDTo rewind a DVD Rewind a DVDStop and eject 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
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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.

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