User ManualTable of Contents1 Getting Started9Welcome to the 95710Using this manual10Conventions11Obtaining technical support11Hearing from you12Service and repair12Turning the 957 on and off13Turning the 957 on13Checking GPS and WAAS status14Turning the 957 off15Displaying the chart screen15Displaying your vessel’s present position15Rotating the chart16Displaying other information16Clearing a GPS or WAAS alarm16Using chart data17Inserting a chart cartridge18Displaying detailed position information20Displaying the fishfinder21Displaying a video image22Using demo mode22Going to a quick waypoint now232 Introducing the 95725Introducing the controls26Introducing the display screen27Overhead view27Chart screen redraw feature27Display-screen lighting27Adjusting the brightness27Chart plotter function28Auto-dimming28Special display windows28Flashing alarm icons28Info windows29Question windows30Introducing the 957’s special functions30Using the alarms30Using TideTrack™31Using the video image overlay31Maintaining the 95731Basic maintenance31Cleaning the display screen32Protecting the 95732Interfacing the 957323 Using the Controls33Using the PWR key34Using the five function keys34CHART function key34STEER function key34STAR function key35WAYPTS/ROUTES function key35NAV LOG function key36Using the CURSOR PAD36Using the SAVE key37Using the MOB key37Using the alphanumeric KEYPAD38Entering numbers38Entering letters and characters39Using the CLEAR and ENTER keys39Using the menu keys39Using the BRIGHTNESS key40Using the IN and OUT keys404 Using the Chart Screen41Understanding electronic charts42Chart boundary lines42Chart details42Understanding nav aids43Buoys43Landmarks44Zooming in and out45Controlling the cursor on the chart screen46Comparing vessel and browse modes48Vessel mode48Browse mode49Rotating the chart50Using chart rotation while browsing52Setting up the chart screen53Choosing the chart details53Lat/lon grid54Text info54Waypoint names54Chart edges54Depth55Track line55Waypoints55Nav aids55Land masses55Changing the track control55Using distance and bearing mode575 Determining Your Position59Displaying position, heading, and speed60Using GPS60Viewing GPS satellite status62Using DGPS63Displaying DGPS status64Using loran66Selecting and displaying loran66Checking GPS status67Viewing loran status67Setting loran GRI67Viewing loran warnings68Returning to GPS navigation68Using Phantom Loran68Selecting and displaying Phantom Loran69Viewing Phantom Loran TDs70Setting Phantom Loran GRI70Checking GPS status70Checking DGPS status706 Understanding the Waypoints Function71Introducing waypoints72Displaying waypoints72On the chart screen74On the local screen74On the alpha screen74On the avoidance screen74Displaying waypoint coordinates74Creating new waypoints75Assigning a name and description75Assigning a symbol75Entering waypoints graphically (on the chart screen)76Entering waypoints numerically (on the list screen)78Creating avoidance-area waypoints80Setting the avoidance-area alarm82Editing waypoints83Changing waypoints83Erasing waypoints84Updating waypoint coordinates84Updating from the chart screen85Updating from a list screen85Moving waypoints/routes between units85Connecting the two units86Moving waypoints and routes into a unit86Moving waypoints and routes from a unit89Transferring waypoints to and from a PC917 Understanding the Routes Function93Introducing routes94Route and waypoint capacity94Creating routes from the chart95Creating routes from a waypoints list97Saving a route as you travel97Editing a route100Editing a route on the chart screen100Adding waypoints to the beginning of a route102Adding waypoints to the middle of a route103Adding waypoints to the end of a route104Removing waypoints from a route105Editing a route using a waypoints list106Adding waypoints to a route107Removing waypoints from a route108Erasing an entire route108Editing a route you’re navigating along1088 Understanding Waypoint/Route Navigation109Navigating to waypoints110Navigating on the chart screen110Navigating by entering position coordinates110Navigating to previously stored waypoints112Steering to a waypoint112Choosing a steering screen113Displaying distance and bearing113Understanding the cross-track display114On the steering screen114On the 3D steer screen116Navigating along routes116Selecting the starting point117Reversing the route117Starting the route117Restarting the course line1189 Using the Nav Log121Introducing the nav log122Changing your trip123Adding waypoints to your trip123Reversing your trip123Stopping and restarting navigation124Stopping navigation124Restarting navigation12410 Using Special Functions125Understanding alarms126Understanding alarm icons126Displaying alarm messages127New alarm messages127Recent alarm messages127Clearing alarms127Changing alarm settings134You can also turn the alarm audio on or off for all of the 957’s alarms.134Alarm audio134Anchor alarm135Cross-track alarm135Arrive radius136DGPS alarm136Setting alarms to honk137Honking for all alarms138Understanding TideTrack™139Choosing a nearby tide station140Choosing a tide station from the chart141Choosing a specific date141Using the video display option141Turning the video image on and off142Adjusting the video’s transparency142Changing the video‘s size and location14311 Setting up your 957145Changing your display settings146Changing the settings146Choosing rhumb line or great circle calculations147Choosing distance and speed units147Choosing a 12- or 24-hour clock148Choosing lat/lon precision148Choosing the number of saved waypoints148Entering a personalized owner’s message148Changing your navigation settings149Changing the settings150Choosing a navigation source150Choosing magnetic variation151Switching waypoints manually or automatically151Choosing a geodetic datum152Choosing the cross-track scale153Changing the steering precision153Changing your receiver settings154Changing the settings155Choosing a speed averaging155Choosing beacon frequency and baud rate156Automatic mode156Manual mode157Setting differential operation157Choosing a DGPS corrections time-out158Adjusting satellite elevation158Changing your port settings159Setting up the fishfinder159Installing software updates160Displaying manufacturer’s information160957 serial number161957 software version161Beacon receiver software version161Beacon receiver self-test161GPS receiver software version161GPS receiver self-test161Testing the 957’s keypad161Using the ignore-door feature162Using the LCD test key163Changing the time zone163Appendix A - Understanding GPS and WAAS165Introducing GPS and WAAS165What is GPS?165What is Differential GPS (DGPS)166What is WAAS satellite differential?166What is radiobeacon satellite differential?166What is Loran?167Appendix B - System Features171GPS and WAAS171General171Charting171Position data172Steer screens172Waypoint and route management172Waypoint navigation173Nav log173Other functions174Interfacing174Physical/ environmental features174Appendix C - Geodetic Datums177Appendix D - Glossary185Size: 3.47 MBPages: 204Language: EnglishOpen manual
Installation InstructionTable of ContentsSECTION ONE: Introduction5Welcome to the Northstar 9575Who should read this manual5Scope of this manual6Major installation steps6SECTION TWO: Installing and wiring the 9579Safety considerations9Bench-testing the 95710Mounting the 95710Choosing the best location10Flush-mounting the 95712Yoke-mounting the 95714Wiring the 95717Avoiding cable wiring shortcuts17Understanding the interface connectors18Electrical power requirements19Connecting the 957 to ship’s power19SECTION THREE: Installing and wiring the 220121Introducing the 220121Installing the 2201222201 parts list22Choosing the best mounting location22Mounting the 220123Wiring the 220125Connecting the 2201 to the 95725Selecting differential options27SECTION FOUR: Installing and wiring the 270129Introducing the 270129Installing the 2701302701 parts list30Choosing the 2701 mounting location30Mounting the 270130Wiring the 270131Connecting the 2701 to the 95731Installing the AN205-P antenna32Choosing the antenna’s mounting location32Connecting the 2701 to the antenna33SECTION FIVE: Checking out the system35Inserting a chart cartridge35Turning the 957 on and off37Checking satellite status38Selecting differential options40About auto-dimming mode40Using the remote control40Turning off the 95740Installation-test checklist41SECTION SIX: Interfacing the 957 system43Wiring the connector pins43Configuring the NMEA output ports45Choosing the output format46Choosing the talker ID48Choosing the lat/lon precision48Choosing the output rate49Choosing the waypoint identification (ID)49Choosing the checksum setting50Selecting an independent NMEA output-port datum50Using 200 ppnm output50Configuring the RS-232 port51Using SC-104 in51Using copy port 1 and copy port 251Using the port off setting52About the diagnostic setting52Connecting the 957 to a remote display53Connecting the 957 to a video camera53Connecting with a radar device53Connecting two Northstar units54Assembling the cable54Terminating the cable54Setting the anchor-watch alarm honk57SECTION SEVEN: Troubleshooting and servicing the 957 system59Troubleshooting 957 installation problems59Getting technical support63Contacting Northstar63Hearing from you64Using the Dealer Express web pages64Online information sources64Ordering replacement parts64Obtaining software updates64Servicing the 957 system65Returning a 957 system for service66Maintaining the 95766Basic maintenance66APPENDIX A: 957 system technical specifications67Size: 2.89 MBPages: 70Language: EnglishOpen manual
