NorthStar Navigation 8000I quick start Change the sea clutter setting

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ƒManual. Adjust the sea clutter setting yourself. This setting will be applied at all radar range settings.

ƒRange Rider. Adjust the sea clutter setting yourself for a particular radar range, then have the 8000i store those settings and re-use them whenever you operate at that range again.

ƒAuto Harbor. The 8000i adjusts the sea clutter setting automatically to suit a harbor environment. This is the default.

ƒAuto Offshore. The 8000i adjusts the sea clutter setting automatically to suit an offshore environment.

(If the sea clutter mode is set to Auto and you adjust the sea clutter setting manually, the sea clutter mode is changed to Manual.)

To change the sea clutter mode:

1.Display the Radar screen and control panel. If you can't see the Adjust Radar button, select Return.

2.Select Adjust Radar.

3.The Sea Clutter Mode button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to change the setting and a drop down list of choices appears.

4.Select the new setting. The new setting is applied immediately to all the Radar screens and stays until you change it again.

5.When you are finished, select Return.

3.40Change the sea clutter setting

If the sea clutter setting is too low, a lot of sea clutter will be displayed. If the sea clutter setting is too high, there's a chance that you'll lose small targets.

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

(If the sea clutter mode is set to Auto and you adjust the sea clutter setting manually, the sea clutter mode is changed to Manual. This applies to all the Radar screens )

To change the sea clutter 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 Sea Clutter 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 sea clutter setting.

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

6.When you are finished, select Return.

NOTE: When you change the sea clutter setting yourself, the sea clutter mode automatically changes to manual. (See "Change the sea clutter mode".)

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Contents Northstar Important Safety Information Important Safety InformationNorthstar 8000i Quickstart Guide Northstar 8000i Quickstart Guide Warranty DisclaimerContents Man Overboard Welcome to the Northstar NetworkingHow to use this manual ConventionsNorthstar 8000i Quickstart Guide Introduction to the Northstar Turn onTurn off Keys on the 15 inch MonitorKeys on the remote keypad MenuDisplay Keys on the 12 inch Display Processor Display ControlSingle pane options How to select an itemButtons What is the active pane? What are pages?Expand a small pane Select a Adjust the brightness on a 12 inch Display ProcessorCycle through the panes on a Sounder, Cruising, and FishingSelect a palette Adjust the brightness on the 15 inch MonitorAdjust the volume Display the chart screen What does the chart screen show?Display your current position in real time Pan the chartZoom in or out on a chart screen Zoom in or out on part of a chart screen Instant GoToGoTo Here Show range and bearing from your vesselOverlay the radar Transmit Create a waypointCreate an event mark Create a new route Navigate to a waypointStop navigating to a waypoint Create Route button, select Waypoints, Routes & TracksWaypoints Routes & Tracks button, select Return Move a waypoint in a routeSelect Create Route Add a new waypoint into a route Select Waypoints Routes & TracksAdd a waypoint to the start or end of the route Select and follow a route with GoToStop following a route Introduction to 3D ChartDisplay the 3D Chart screen Display the 3D Steer screen Reposition the 3D Chart screen to show your vessel23 3D Steer SounderChange the range Change the sounder operating modeAuto Mode button, select Return Range, Zoom and Split button, select Return RadarWhat are the radar modes? Stop the radar transmitting Display the radar screenStart the radar transmitting What does the radar screen show?Change the range of the radar Change the radar gain mode Optimize the quality of the radar displayChange the sea clutter mode Change the radar gain settingWhat is sea clutter? Change the sea clutter setting Entertainment Turn the volume up or down Select and play music from the jukeboxPlay a music CD Select and play a videoPlay a DVD Select and play the Video Aux In sourceMan Overboard 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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