NorthStar Navigation 8000I operation manual Add a waypoint to the start or end of the route

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To add a new waypoint using the routes library:

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

Waypoints Routes & Tracks button, select Return.

2.Select Waypoints Routes & Tracks.

3.Select Routes Library. The Routes Library box is displayed only on your Chart screen. It lists all the stored routes.

4.Select the route that you want to edit.

5.The Display On Chart button in the control panel shows the current setting. If it's Off, select the button to toggle it On.

6.Select the route that you want to edit, then select Edit on Chart. The 8000i displays the selected route and a new control panel.

7.Select Insert Waypoint then select the position for the new waypoint on an existing route leg. The new waypoint is added immediately and you can drag it to a different position. (When you

release the waypoint, it is fixed at that position and you must select Move Waypoint to change the position.)

8.The 8000i updates the Waypoint Library and all the affected routes in the Routes Library.

9.When you are finished, select Finish.

11.5Add a waypoint to the start or end of the route

There are two ways to add a waypoint to the start or end of a route. You can either:

•select the route when it's displayed on your Chart screen, or

•use the Routes Library

To add a waypoint to the start or end of a route on the chart screen:

1.Select the route. The 8000i changes the color of the route and displays a new control panel.

2.Select Edit Route, then continue at Step 6.

To add a waypoint to the start or end of a route using the routes library:

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

Waypoints Routes & Tracks button, select Return.

2.Select Waypoints Routes & Tracks.

3.Select Routes Library. The Routes Library box is displayed only on your Chart screen. It lists all the stored routes.

4.The Display On Chart button in the control panel shows the current setting. If it's Off, select the button to toggle it On.

5.Select the route that you want to edit, then select Edit on Chart. The 8000i displays the selected route and a new control panel.

6.To add a waypoint to the:

ƒstart of the route, select Add Wpt to Beginning then select the position of the new start waypoint

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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 onTo turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display Processor Turn offKeys on the 15 inch Monitor 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 aSelect 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 instruments bar Select a paletteShow/hide the control panel 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 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 Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptions Different ways to choose a chart collectionPurchase or rent? Page Purchase a chart license over the internet Purchase a chart license over the phonePurchase a chart license through a dealer Load the chart licenses Install the chart dataSelect + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Touch Install All in Control Panel Touch Install SelectedUpdate 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? Instant GoTo Display your current position in real timeDisplay your current position data 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 Change the chart orientation What is the vessel offset mode?Select 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 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 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 Show/hide the light sectors Select Chart OverlaysWhat are 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 Adjust the radar opacity Adjust the settings for the radarChange the radar mode 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 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 routeWhen 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 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 ReturnDisplay the Routes Library Select and follow a route from the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route with GoTo Stop following a route Follow a routeNavigate to the previous or next waypoint 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 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 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 camera angle for 3D Chart Change the elevation manuallyChange the vessel mode Enhance the vertical scaleShow/hide the bathymetric data 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 Sounder Use the sounderHow the sounder works Display the sounder screen What does the sounder screen show?What 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 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 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 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-ScopeHow to interpret the sounder screens Problems with fish arches?What are 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 thresholdWhat 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 Set up the sounder Change the transducer depthChange 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 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 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 Change the sea clutter setting What is rain clutter?Change 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 the active route on radar Show/hide waypoint or route details 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 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 ZonesSet the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarm Customize a radar guard zoneGuard Zones button, select Return 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 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 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 Turn the volume up or down Show multiple entertainment panesWhat file formats are supported? Manage your media files with a portable drive Copy media files to 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 Delete an item from the music library EntertainmentDelete a video from the video library Use the music jukebox Select and play music from the jukeboxPause playing music from the jukebox Repeat the whole album or playlist in the jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music 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 Video jukebox options Select and play a videoYou can use the video jukebox options to 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 DVDRewind a DVD Stop and eject a DVDTo rewind 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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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.
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