Basic Operation, Using the keys | NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657

2 Basic Operation

Overview of the keys

ESCAPE - Go back to an earlier menu or display. In chart mode, centres chart at boat’s position.

DISPLAY - Show a menu of the main displays. To go to a display, select it from the menu (see section 2-7).

CURSOR KEYS - to move the cursor or the selection highlight.

MENU - Show a menu of the options for the current window.

Press again to display the Setup menu (see section 17).

ENTER - Start an action or accept a change.

ZOOM - Chart window: Zoom in or out to display different areas and detail on the chart.

Sonar window: Change the depth range displayed.

FAVORITES - Allows you to quickly switch between your saved favorite displays.

MOB - (Man Overboard, see section 2-4).

POWER - Turn 657 on and off (see section 2-2); adjust the backlighting (see section 2-3).

2-1 Using the keys

In this manual:

Press means to push the key for less than a second.

Hold means to hold the key down.

The internal beeper beeps when a key is pressed (to disable or enable the beep, see section 17-1).

Using the menus

Operate the 657 by selecting items from menus. Items can be submenus, commands or data.

Selecting a submenu

A after a menu item indicates a submenu, for example Chart . Press or to move the

highlight to the submenu, then press .

Starting a command

Press or to move the highlight to the command, for example Goto cursor, then press .

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NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 operation manual Basic Operation, Overview of the keys, Using the keys, Using the menus

Contents

Explorer Could result in minor or moderate injury Possible injury or deathCould result in death or serious injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Other Nmea instruments Introduction Plug-in cards Cleaning and maintenanceOverview 657 can use two kinds of plug-in card Turn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Changing the plug-in cardRemoving the display unit Replacing the display unit Basic Operation Using the keysUsing the menus Overview of the keys Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Turning off manually To cancel MOB or set another MOB Backlight and night modeNight mode Man overboard MOB Simulate mode Alarms657 has user settable alarms see section Main windows Page Multi window displays Adding a favorite display to the list Favorite displaysSelecting a favorite display Deleting a favorite display from the list Compass Setting the data header for a displayData header Displays can show data at the top, called the data header Introduction to navigating Navigation ChartGoing to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigating to a point Preparing Starting a route from the chart windowCancelling a route Starting a route from the routes window Typical chart window shows Chart windowTo go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see section Chart symbols and information Chart modesChart scale Latitude and longitude Distance and bearing calculator Finding a chart symbolPerspective view Projected course Time intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Highway windowTracks and tracking Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Navigation Waypoints Waypoints window Creating a new waypoint Displaying a waypoint on the chartManaging waypoints Moving a waypoint Changing a waypoint’s data Navigation RoutesDeleting all waypoints Sort Waypoints Managing routes Creating a new route from the chart windowRoutes window Creating a new route Editing a route Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route from the chart Creating a new route from the routes window Satellites Satellite window UsingSonar fishfinding Introduction Satellite window shows Interpreting the display Strength of echoes Water Bottom typesFrequency and cone width Depth Shadows When to use 50 kHzWhen to use 200 kHz Example of shadows When to use Mixed When to use 50/200 kHz KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Minute ago Seconds ago Now Fish symbols Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish arches Auto Range657 has two range modes Zoom range and offset Gain window Changing modeGain and threshold This display is called the gain window Sonar fishfinding Displays Sonar history display no split Screen. Press to return to the most recent echo Extended history modeSonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays History position bar Sonar Bottom display Sonar 50/200 display Fish recognition Setting gain and thresholdSonar A-Scope display Bottom type Selecting a Gauges layout Gauges windowData window Changing a gauge layout Fuel window Fuel functions and displayWhat the fuel computer does Fuel window shows When you add or remove fuel When you remove fuel Low fuel alarmBoat speed sensors Speed Log Economy Range Water speed and ground speedSpeed Log Economy Start running the boat in a straight line Fuel consumption curvesMaking a curve Press twice, then select Fuel Deleting a curve Using a curveRenaming a curve Selecting a curve Calibration Setup enginesTo the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Tides window Choosing the date of the tide chartTides window shows data for the chosen date User card window has User card windowSaving data to the user card Sorting the file names 15 AISDeleting a file from the user card Rereading the file information Viewing AIS Vessels Vessels Safety msgs rxAIS Windows Displaying Full AIS Details 16 DSC/Buddy track windows Displays Distress Poll Creating a waypoint Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartBoat positions Deleting a boat Setting up SmartCraft Setup option menusTime see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Factory reset Setup SystemAuto power off Language Rotation Setup ChartSetting map datum Palette Applying a map shift Nmea datum offsetMap shift Map shift Lat/lon grid Frequency Setup SonarPulse power Digit size GPS Source Setup GPSSetup Fuel Dgps Source Source Setup enginesSetup tanks Num engines Time Setup TrackDistance Record Reset total dist Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlySetup Logs Reset engine hours Arrival radius Anchor alarm Setup AlarmsSymbol Alarm Alarm sounds when it is on Setup Comms Setup UnitsTemperature Fuel Speed Setup CalibrateTemperature filter Speed filter Keel Offset Setup TimeSetup Favorites Speed range Simulate InstallationSetup Simulate Mode Optional sensors and instruments Installation What comes withInstallation Options and Accessories GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see section Connections Power/data cablePin Wire Function Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow Blue Bracket Mounting Installation The display unitFlush Mounting There are two mounting arrangements Black Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Installation Power/data cableBasic power Auto power Installing an antenna Installation GPS antenna Selecting an antennaDgps Source Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Installation Sonar transducerBlue Sonar cable Either Installation Other NavBus instruments Installation SmartCraftNavBus Installation Northstar VHF radio Installation Other Nmea instruments If the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Installation Setup and testEnter setup data to set up the 657 to your Tilt and rotation for best viewing and hand Appendix a Specifications Adindan Afgooye List of datumsSouth American Appendix B Troubleshooting General problems GPS navigation problems Fuel consumption problems Erratic Fuel Flow readings Sonar fishfinding problemsTwin engine installation shows only one flow rate There is no reading for fuel economy Bottom is displayed too far up the screen Bottom is not displayedThere is a double bottom trace displayed Appendix C Glossary and navigation data Glossary Navigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN