Favorite displays | NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 specification

2-7-2 Favorite displays

The 657 has a list of commonly used displays, called favorite displays. There can be up to six favorite displays.

Sonar, Gauges, Fuel, Data, and Tanks windows can be combined in a display. Each of these displays can have a data header (see section 2-7-3) and a compass (see section 2-7-4).

Selecting a favorite display

To select another favourite, press one or more times. For example, with six favourites:

Adding a favorite display to the list

1Set up the display with the window or windows you want in the new favorite (see section 2-7).

2Press and select Save this display. The 657 displays the favorites list.

3Select where in the list to add the new favorite. If you select an existing favorite display then the new favorite will replace the existing favorite in the list.

Deleting a favorite display from the list

1Press twice then select

Favorites.

2Highlight the display to delete, press and select Delete.

Changing the order of the favorites list

1Press twice then select

Favorites.

2Highlight the display to move, press and select Move up or Move down.

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NorthStar Navigation EXPLORER 657 Favorite displays, Selecting a favorite display, Adding a favorite display to the list

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Explorer Could result in death or serious injury Possible injury or deathCould result in minor or moderate injury DamagePage Contents Tides window User card window 15 AIS Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors Introduction Overview Cleaning and maintenancePlug-in cards 657 can use two kinds of plug-in card Removing the display unit Changing the plug-in cardTurn the display unit off see -2 and put the dust cover on Replacing the display unit Using the menus Using the keysBasic Operation Overview of the keys Turning off manually Turning on and off / auto power Turning on manually Night mode Backlight and night modeTo cancel MOB or set another MOB Man overboard MOB 657 has user settable alarms see section AlarmsSimulate mode Main windows Page Multi window displays Selecting a favorite display Favorite displaysAdding a favorite display to the list Deleting a favorite display from the list Data header Setting the data header for a displayCompass Displays can show data at the top, called the data header Going to a waypoint or to a point on the chart Navigation ChartIntroduction to navigating Navigating to a point Cancelling a route Starting a route from the chart windowPreparing Starting a route from the routes window To go to the Chart window, press then select Chart Chart windowTypical chart window shows Land Sea Cursor see section Typical waypoint see section Chart scale Chart modesChart symbols and information Latitude and longitude Perspective view Finding a chart symbolDistance and bearing calculator Projected course Tracks and tracking Navigation Highway windowTime intervals Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Interval Track Track 2, 3, 4 or Waypoints window Navigation Waypoints Managing waypoints Displaying a waypoint on the chartCreating a new waypoint Moving a waypoint Deleting all waypoints Navigation RoutesChanging a waypoint’s data Sort Waypoints Routes window Creating a new route from the chart windowManaging routes Creating a new route Editing a route from the chart Displaying a route on the chartEditing a route Creating a new route from the routes window Satellites Sonar fishfinding Introduction UsingSatellite window Satellite window shows Strength of echoes Interpreting the display Frequency and cone width Bottom typesWater Depth When to use 200 kHz When to use 50 kHzShadows Example of shadows When to use 50/200 kHz When to use Mixed Minute ago Seconds ago Now KHz display 200/50 Khz display Mixed display Fish arches Fish detection and display Where to find fishFish symbols 657 has two range modes RangeAuto Zoom range and offset Gain and threshold Changing modeGain window This display is called the gain window Sonar history display no split Sonar fishfinding Displays Sonar Zoom and Full Screen Zoom displays Extended history modeScreen. Press to return to the most recent echo History position bar Sonar 50/200 display Sonar Bottom display Sonar A-Scope display Setting gain and thresholdFish recognition Bottom type Data window Gauges windowSelecting a Gauges layout Changing a gauge layout What the fuel computer does Fuel functions and displayFuel window Fuel window shows When you add or remove fuel Boat speed sensors Low fuel alarmWhen you remove fuel Speed Log Economy Water speed and ground speedSpeed Log Economy Range Making a curve Fuel consumption curvesStart running the boat in a straight line Press twice, then select Fuel Renaming a curve Using a curveDeleting a curve Selecting a curve To the reading of the fuel dispenser’s gauge Then press Setup enginesCalibration Tides window shows data for the chosen date Choosing the date of the tide chartTides window Saving data to the user card User card windowUser card window has Deleting a file from the user card 15 AISSorting the file names Rereading the file information Viewing AIS Vessels AIS Windows Safety msgs rxVessels Displaying Full AIS Details Displays Distress Poll 16 DSC/Buddy track windows Boat positions Using the displays Displaying a boat on the chartCreating a waypoint Deleting a boat Setting up Time see Favorites see 17-14 Simulate see Setup option menusSmartCraft Auto power off Setup SystemFactory reset Language Setting map datum Setup ChartRotation Palette Map shift Nmea datum offsetApplying a map shift Map shift Lat/lon grid Pulse power Setup SonarFrequency Digit size Setup Fuel Setup GPSGPS Source Dgps Source Setup tanks Setup enginesSource Num engines Distance Setup TrackTime Record Setup Logs Setup AIS Show Dangerous OnlyReset total dist Reset engine hours Symbol Alarm Setup AlarmsArrival radius Anchor alarm Alarm sounds when it is on Temperature Setup UnitsSetup Comms Fuel Temperature filter Setup CalibrateSpeed Speed filter Setup Favorites Setup TimeKeel Offset Speed range Setup Simulate InstallationSimulate Mode Installation Options and Accessories Installation What comes withOptional sensors and instruments GPS or Dgps antenna For GPS navigation see section Pin Wire Function Power/data cableConnections Display unit 18-3 Black Yellow Blue Flush Mounting Installation The display unitBracket Mounting There are two mounting arrangements Basic power Installation Power/data cableBlack Power/data cable Red Yellow Fuse 2A Auto power Dgps Source Installation GPS antenna Selecting an antennaInstalling an antenna Blue Sonar cable Either Installation Sonar transducerInstallation Northstar petrol/gasoline sensors NavBus Installation SmartCraftInstallation Other NavBus instruments Installation Other Nmea instruments Installation Northstar VHF radio Enter setup data to set up the 657 to your Installation Setup and testIf the display unit is bracket mounted, adjust Tilt and rotation for best viewing and hand Appendix a Specifications South American List of datumsAdindan Afgooye General problems Appendix B Troubleshooting Fuel consumption problems GPS navigation problems Twin engine installation shows only one flow rate Sonar fishfinding problemsErratic Fuel Flow readings There is no reading for fuel economy There is a double bottom trace displayed Bottom is not displayedBottom is displayed too far up the screen Glossary Appendix C Glossary and navigation data Navigation data TBMFT!COUNBSJOFDPN