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NorthStar Navigation 8000I operation manual Collection is installed on

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 Information Important Safety and Warning InformationPage Minimum safe Vertical beam Distance Watts per m² Scanner Disclaimer Warranty 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 Networking Welcome to the Northstar Conventions How to use this manual Turn on Introduction to the Northstar Turn off To turn off the 8000i using a 12 Display ProcessorKeys on the 15 inch Monitor Menu Control Keys on the remote keypad Keys on the 12 inch Display Processor Buttons How to select an itemSingle pane options To select an item with the touch screen What are pages? What is the active pane? Cycle through the panes on a Expand a small pane Edit a Select aSounder, Cruising, and Fishing Adjust the brightness on the 15 inch Monitor Set up the Northstar 8000i basicsAdjust the brightness on a 12 inch Display Processor Turn the keypad beeps on or off Adjust the volumeTurn the keypad backlight on or off Show/hide the control panel Select a paletteShow/hide the instruments bar Show/hide the top control bar Select the time format When you are finished, select InstallationSelect your time zone Select the large scale distance units Select the temperature unitsSelect the small scale distance units Select the depth units Select the volume units for liquidsSelect the speed units Select the pressure units When you are finished, select Vessel StatisticsSpecify your vessel statistics 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 Manager Chart Manager icons Chart Manager control panel Collection is installed on Different ways to choose a chart collection Information on C-Map chart licenses and subscriptionsPurchase or rent? Page Purchase a chart license over the phone Purchase a chart license over the internet Purchase a chart license through a dealer Install the chart data Load the chart licensesSelect + Chart, then C-Map Chart Manager Touch Install Selected Touch Install All in Control Panel Update charts over the internet Uninstall chart collections Update the database by DVDEnter C-Map MAX Pro Chart Manager Page Display the chart screen Chart screen basicsTo display the chart screen You can either 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 coordinate Pan the chart Zoom in or out on a chart screenZoom in or out on part of a chart screen What is the chart orientation? Change the chart viewThere are three choices of chart orientation What is the vessel offset mode? Change the chart orientation Select the level of chart detail Select the vessel offset modeShow details about an object on the chart Show range and bearing between two points Show range and bearing from your vesselDistance button, select Return 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 line Select the vessel symbol Keep your vessel in view on the chart screenWhat is the chart guard zone? Settings button, select Return Select Settings Turn the chart guard zone on or off Set up the chart guard zone Select the default icon for an event mark Select the default icon for a waypointGuard Zone button, select Settings Set the deep water contour Chart Presentation button, select Settings Show/hide the chart boundariesShow/hide your current track Show/hide shade safe depths Select Chart Presentation, then select More Chart SettingsShow/hide the Lat/Long grid overlay What are light sectors? Select Chart OverlaysShow/hide the light sectors Show/hide tidal flow and currents Default settings for the chart views Use the chart viewsFive chart views have the following default settings Page Overlay the radar Use the chart overlaysTransmit Change the radar mode Adjust the settings for the radarAdjust the radar opacity Select Chart Overlays, then select Radar Settings Overlay the ports and marinas Overlay satellite or aerial photosOverlay roads, terrain, SAR and/or Gmdss areas Select Chart Overlays, then More Overlays Create a waypoint Use waypointsCreate an event mark Hide a waypoint Select and show a waypoint on the chartDelete a waypoint Stop navigating to a waypoint Navigate to a waypoint10.8 Set/remove the warning zone for a waypoint Display the waypoint details Find a waypointSelect the waypoint, then select Waypoint Details Display the waypoints library Change the waypoint details Delete a waypoint from the Waypoints Library Copy an existing route Use routes and waypoints Create a new route ƒ Off, a new waypoint is located exactly where you choose Move a waypoint in a route When you are finished, select FinishAdd 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 Chart screen Remove a waypoint from a route using the Routes Library Add an existing waypoint to a route Change the order of the waypoints in a routeƒ select Edit Route then select Remove Waypoint Return Select and follow a route from the Routes Library Display the Routes LibrarySelect and follow a route with GoTo Navigate to the previous or next waypoint Follow a routeStop following a route Select the route that you want to follow, then select OK Delete a route Hide an inactive routeReverse your route Select GoTo then select Reset XTE Reset the XTE on an active route or waypointDisplay and/or change the route details Show the route length and estimated travel time Set up routes to be shown or hiddenPage Select the bearing mode Set up navigation Set the manual variation Select the variation source Select the position data format Set the look ahead distance to update chart Set the center circle to update chart Set the waypoint arrival distance Set the angle delay to update the chart Select whether to continue navigating at the route end Display the 3D Chart screen Introduction to 3D ChartReposition the 3D Chart screen to show your vessel Rotate the view of the 3D Chart manually Pan the 3D Chart to show new areasChange the azimuth setting on 3D Chart Change the elevation manually Change the camera angle for 3D Chart Enhance the vertical scale Change the vessel modeShow/hide the bathymetric data 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 Use the sounder SounderHow the sounder works What does the sounder screen show? Display the sounder screen Change the scroll speed What does the sounder status bar show?Depth at the current cursor position Change the palette Palette button, select SettingsShow/hide the depth value Auto Mode button, select Return Change the sounder operating modeShow/hide the depth line Move the depth line When to use 50 kHz, 200 kHz, or mixed frequency Select a split 50/200 kHz screen Select 50 kHz, 200 kHz or mixed frequency screenFrequency button, select Return Select a split zoom screen What is zoom range and zoom range shift?Change the zoom range shift Change the ratio of a split screen Select a split bottom lock screen What is the A-Scope? Change the ratio of the A-Scope Show/hide the A-Scope Problems with fish arches? How to interpret the sounder screensWhat are 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 history Factors that affect the echo strength Change the gain setting What is gain?Change the sounder range and gain Gain and Filters button, select Return Change the gain threshold What is the gain threshold? Turn the auto range on or off What is auto range and range shift?Auto Range can be set On or Off Change the range Change the range shiftRange, Zoom and Split button, select Return Change the transducer depth Set up the sounder Change the water temperature averaging time Change the water temperature offsetChange the sounders speed offset Change the zoom range Change the sounders speed filterReturn Select Range, Zoom, and Split 122 How the radar works RadarWhat are the radar modes? 124 Display the radar screen Use the radarStart the radar transmitting What does the radar screen show? Stop the radar transmitting What 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 Return Set the PPI position to Look Ahead or Center Select True or Relative Motion modeOrientation button, select Return Select Orientation Reset the TM position Adjust Radar button, select Return Select Adjust Radar Change the radar gain modeOptimize the quality of the radar display What is sea clutter? Change the radar gain settingChange the sea clutter mode What is rain clutter? Change the sea clutter setting Reduce interference from other radars Change the rain settingPresentation button, select Return Select Presentation 135 Customize the radar screen Show/hide the North indicatorChange the radar palette Show/hide the range rings Show/hide the heading markerShow/hide the active waypoint on radar Show/hide waypoint or route details on radar Show/hide the active route on radar Find range and bearing with the cursor Measure range and bearingShow/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 Make small targets more easy to see Target presentationTurn off or customize target trails 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 Zones Customize a radar guard zone Set the sensitivity of the radar guard zone alarmGuard Zones button, select Return 147 Change the radar startup mode Set up the radarWhen you are finished, select Radar Change the radar antenna height Change the radar bearing alignment Change the range of the radar 150 Instruments Choose how to view the instrumentsSelect an instrument panel Rename an instrument panel Change the layout of the instrument panel Select the color scheme for an instrument panelResize an instrument Select Panel button, select Return Add an instrument Create an instrument panel When you are finished, select Save ChangesDelete an instrument Delete an instrument panel Select Config, then select Panel Config Which alarms can be changed? AlarmsView the current settings for an alarm Change the upper or lower trigger settings for an alarm Turn an alarm On/OffSet the alarm audio Set the delay for an alarm View the alarm log Trigger an alarm in case of a loss of input data Acknowledge All Acknowledge one or more alarms Set an anchor alarm Reset an alarm Entertainment Show multiple entertainment panes Turn the volume up or downWhat file formats are supported? Copy media files to a portable drive Manage your media files with a portable drive Copy media files from a portable drive Delete media files from a portable drive Play media files from a portable driveFiles must be in WMA, MP3, MPEG, WMV or AVI format 167 Entertainment Delete an item from the music library Delete a video from the video library Select and play music from the jukebox Use the music jukebox Repeat the whole album or playlist in the jukebox Pause playing music from the jukeboxPlay the previous or next track in the music jukebox Create and name a new playlist Change an albums cover artTo change an albums cover art To create a new playlist Play tracks randomly in the album or playlist Change a playlistDelete a playlist Select Create/Edit Playlist, then choose Select Playlist View the music details Edit an item in the music library Queue more music Select and play a playlist Play a music CD 35 CD/DVD optionsSet random play On/Off on a music CD Select a particular track on a music CD Play 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 CD Stop and eject a music CD Select and play a video Video jukebox optionsYou can use the video jukebox options to Pause or resume playing a video Play a video in full screen modeStop or restart a video Fast forward a video Set repeat play On/Off for a video Rewind a videoPlay a different video To play a different video DVD options Play a DVD in full screen modePlay a DVD Show the DVD menu Stop or restart a DVD Play or resume playing a DVDPlay the previous or next scene on a DVD Fast forward a DVD Stop and eject a DVD Rewind a DVDTo rewind 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 Libraries Set 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 Aux Play 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 network How to clean a display unit How to clean the touch screenRestore settings and information Maintain the Northstar Find the software version number Technical support, service and repairsUpgrading the 8000i system Select Calibrate next to Calibrate Touch Screen There two types of upgrade for a 8000i processor Touch screen is inaccurate TroubleshootingCamera screen goes blank or camera isnt available Sounder Bottom is not displayed Radar shows random signals in center Radar overlay doesnt appear on the chart screenRadar shows random or grouped dots Radar shows different patterns on each sweep 42.14 3D Chart wont display photo overlays Charts wont display42.15 3D Chart photo overlays switch off Radar shows false echoes and/or background noise Restore global settings Restore routes, tracks, and waypointsSelect Restore Global Settings Select Routes Tracks and Waypoints Select Restore Local Settings Restore local settingsGray screen with message Master name unavailable See Networking the 8000i for more information Glossary 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 return Unit 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, Classical Disable the audio output Unit of volumeCamera attached to the mast List of options displayed on screen Advance 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 tracks Range and bearing between two points selected on the chart Power output of the sonar transmissionSee Range Charting Set of software instructions for a computer List 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 pulse Unit 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 database Portion of the display screen that shows the zoomed area Area of the display that is enlarged Index 124 168 206 208 209 147 56, 71 211 212 Man Overboard Page United States Europe Northstar

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