Remove target trails from the radar | NorthStar Navigation 8000I

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

25.3Remove target trails from the radar

You can clear all the existing target trails from your Radar screen. However, the target trails will start to appear again unless you turn them Off (see "Turn off or customize target trails").

To clear the target trails:

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

Presentation button, select Return.

2.Select Presentation.

3.Select Clear Trails. The target trails immediately disappear.

4.When you are finished, select Return.

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NorthStar Navigation 8000I operation manual Remove target trails from the radar

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.

Contents

Northstar Important Safety and Warning Information Important Safety InformationPage Minimum safe Vertical beam Distance Watts per m² Scanner Warranty Disclaimer Contents 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 Networking How to use this manual Conventions Introduction to the Northstar Turn on To turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display Processor Turn offKeys on the 15 inch Monitor Menu Keys on the remote keypad Control Keys on the 12 inch Display Processor How to select an item ButtonsSingle pane options To select an item with the touch screen What is the active pane? What are pages? Expand a small pane Cycle through the panes on a Select 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 Select a palette Show/hide the control panelShow/hide the instruments bar Show/hide the top control bar When 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 Set up the chart library Display the C-MAP MAX Pro Chart Manager screenWhat does the C-MAP PRO Chart Manager screen show? Select + Chart Select C-Map Chart Manager Chart Manager control panel Chart Manager icons Collection 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 phone Purchase 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 Selected Update 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? Display your current position in real time Display your current position dataInstant GoTo GoTo or show a Lat/Long coordinate Zoom 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 Customize the chart screen What is the course predictor line?Show Predictor button, select Settings Show/hide the course predictor line Keep your vessel in view on the chart screen Select the vessel symbolWhat is the chart guard zone? Settings button, select Return Select Settings Set up the chart guard zone Turn the chart guard zone on or off Select the default icon for a waypoint Select the default icon for an event markGuard Zone button, select Settings Set the deep water contour Show/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 Select Chart Overlays What are light sectors?Show/hide the light sectors Show/hide tidal flow and currents Use 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 settings for the radar Change the radar modeAdjust the radar opacity Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar Settings Overlay 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 library Delete a waypoint from the Waypoints Library Use routes and waypoints Copy an existing route ƒ Off, a new waypoint is located exactly where you choose Create a new route When 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 screen Change the order of the waypoints in a route Add an existing waypoint to a routeƒ select Edit Route then select Remove Waypoint Return Display the Routes Library Select and follow a route from the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route with GoTo Follow a route Navigate to the previous or next waypointStop following a route Select the route that you want to follow, then select OK Hide 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 mode Select the variation source Set the manual variation Set the look ahead distance to update chart Select the position data format Set the center circle to update chart Set the angle delay to update the chart Set the waypoint arrival distance Select 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 manually Change 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 When to reset the XTE 14 3D SteerDisplay the 3D Steer screen 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 Change the sounder operating mode Auto Mode button, select ReturnShow/hide the depth line Move the depth line When 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 screen What is the A-Scope? Show/hide the A-Scope Change the ratio of the A-Scope How to interpret the sounder screens Problems with fish arches?What are fish arches? How to recognize different types of fish How to recognize and avoid shadowsHow to recognize the type of bottom How the water depth and scroll speed affect the history Factors that affect the echo strength What is gain? Change the gain settingChange the sounder range and gain Gain and Filters button, select Return What is the gain threshold? Change the gain threshold What 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 depth Change 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? Change the radar orientation Change the radar range offsetCustomize the position of the PPI center Orientation button, select Return Select 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 radar Measure 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 What is a radar guard zone? Use the radar guard zonesTurn a radar guard zone on or off Guard Zones button, select Return Select Guard Zones Set the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarm Customize a radar guard zoneGuard Zones button, select Return 147 Set up the radar Change the radar startup modeWhen you are finished, select Radar Change the radar antenna height Change the range of the radar Change the radar bearing alignment 150 Choose how to view the instruments InstrumentsSelect an instrument panel Rename an instrument panel Select the color scheme for an instrument panel Change the layout of the instrument panelResize an instrument Select Panel button, select Return Add an instrument When you are finished, select Save Changes Create an instrument panelDelete an instrument Delete an instrument panel Select 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 log Acknowledge one or more alarms Acknowledge All Reset an alarm Set an anchor alarm Entertainment 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 drive Copy 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 Entertainment Delete a video from the video library Use the music jukebox Select and play music from the jukebox Pause playing music from the jukebox Repeat the whole album or playlist in the jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Change an albums cover art Create and name a new playlistTo change an albums cover art To create a new playlist Change a playlist Play tracks randomly in the album or playlistDelete a playlist Select Create/Edit Playlist, then choose Select Playlist Edit an item in the music library View the music details Select and play a playlist Queue more music 35 CD/DVD options Play a music CDSet random play On/Off on a music CD Select a particular track on a music CD Set repeat play On/Off on a music CD Play the previous or next track on a music CDPause playing a music CD Resume playing a music CD Stop and eject a music CD Video jukebox options Select and play a videoYou can use the video jukebox options to Play a video in full screen mode Pause or resume playing a videoStop or restart a video Fast forward a video Rewind a video Set repeat play On/Off for a videoPlay a different video To play a different video Play a DVD in full screen mode DVD optionsPlay a DVD Show the DVD menu Play or resume playing a DVD Stop or restart a DVDPlay the previous or next scene on a DVD Fast forward a DVD Rewind a DVD Stop and eject a DVDTo rewind a DVD Change the automatic ejection setting for music CDs Set the volume levels for the entertainment applicationsWhen you are finished, select Entertainment Manage your Media Libraries Set the location of the media library Video Aux What video formats are supported?Select and play the Video Aux In source Select the audio source for Video Aux Play Video Aux In in full screen mode View the camera in full screen mode CameraWhat types of camera are supported? Add the camera to the network How to clean the touch screen How to clean a display unitRestore settings and information Maintain the Northstar Technical support, service and repairs Find the software version numberUpgrading the 8000i system Select Calibrate next to Calibrate Touch Screen There two types of upgrade for a 8000i processor Troubleshooting Touch screen is inaccurateCamera screen goes blank or camera isnt available Sounder Bottom is not displayed Radar overlay doesnt appear on the chart screen Radar shows random signals in centerRadar shows random or grouped dots Radar shows different patterns on each sweep Charts wont display 42.14 3D Chart wont display photo overlays42.15 3D Chart photo overlays switch off Radar shows false echoes and/or background noise Restore routes, tracks, and waypoints Restore global settingsSelect Restore Global Settings Select Routes Tracks and Waypoints Restore local settings Select Restore Local SettingsGray screen with message Master name unavailable See Networking the 8000i for more information Glossary Final waypoint in a route Type of fuel. See also gasoline and petrolAn advanced home theatre sound Representation of a fish on the screen as a raw echo return Method of displaying information without using colour Unit of volume equal to 1.20094 US gallonsType of fuel Way of grouping music by style, e.g. Rock, Classical Unit of volume Disable the audio outputCamera attached to the mast List of options displayed on screen Chart is displayed with North at the top of the screen Advance to the next track of the CD or DVDWaypoint that you are steering towards Play the selected track or tracks Power output of the sonar transmission Range and bearing between two points selected on the chartSee Range Charting Set of software instructions for a computer Setting to display the track of the boat over the chart List of stored routesSpeed at which the display moves across the screen An area that cannot be reached by the sonar pulse Sudden change of temperature over a short vertical distance Unit of volume equal to 0.833 Imperial gallonsList of tracks recorded and stored on the database List of stored waypoints in the database Area of the display that is enlarged Portion of the display screen that shows the zoomed area Index 124 168 206 208 209 147 56, 71 211 212 Man Overboard Page United States Europe Northstar