NorthStar Navigation 8000I operation manual Show/hide the A-Scope, Change the ratio of the A-Scope

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16.19Show/hide the A-Scope

You can hide or show a standard or an advanced A-Scope on your Sounder screen only. Advanced is the default.

If you show the A-Scope (see "What is the A-Scope?" page 110) you can use it to analyze the sonar echoes in detail.

To show or hide the A-Scope:

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

2.Select Display.

3.The A-Scopebutton shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to change to another setting and a drop down list appears. There are three choices:

ƒOff. The A-Scope is hidden

ƒStandard. The standard A-Scope is shown in the right hand side of your Sounder screen

ƒAdvanced. The advanced A-Scope is shown in the right hand side of your Sounder screen. This is the default

4.Select the new setting. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it again.

5.When you are finished, select Return.

16.20Change the ratio of the A-Scope

You can adjust the size of the A-scope area.

To change the ratio of the A-scope area:

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

2.Select Display.

3.The A-Scope Width button shows the current setting. Select the button if you want to change the current setting.

4.Select Increase or Decrease to change the width of the A-Scope area.

5.The new setting is applied immediately and stays until you change it again.

6.Select OK to confirm the new setting.

7.When you are finished, select Return.

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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.

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