NorthStar 957 User Manual
Chapter 3 - Using the Controls
957 Operator’s Manual, Rev. B
Page 27
There are two versions of the steer display: traditional
STEERING and 3D STEER. Press the STEER function key once
to see the version you last used. Press it again to see the other
one.
to see the version you last used. Press it again to see the other
one.
For details, see ”Steering to a waypoint” starting on page 104.
STAR function key
The STAR key lets you:
•
display the optional ECHO SOUNDER screen (this requires
the optional Northstar fishfinder; see the Northstar 490
Operator’s Manual, part number GM490, for details on
fishfinder setup and operations)
the optional Northstar fishfinder; see the Northstar 490
Operator’s Manual, part number GM490, for details on
fishfinder setup and operations)
•
display an explanation of alarms and any messages the
957 has for you, and set the alarms that are adjustable
957 has for you, and set the alarms that are adjustable
•
display the VIDEO SETUP screen, where you enable the
video image and adjust its size and placement on the dis-
play screen
video image and adjust its size and placement on the dis-
play screen
•
display graphical TideTrack information at over 3,000
NOAA tide stations
NOAA tide stations
•
display the time, day, and date, and the time of today’s
sunrise and sunset
sunrise and sunset
•
display screens that lets you set up the 957 according to
your specific needs
your specific needs
For details about the special functions, see ”Using Special
Functions” starting on page 117. For details about setting up
your 957, see ”Setting up your 957” starting on page 137.
Functions” starting on page 117. For details about setting up
your 957, see ”Setting up your 957” starting on page 137.
WAYPTS/ROUTES
function key
The WAYPTS/ROUTES key lets you:
•
create new waypoints and routes
•
display a list of previously stored waypoints and routes
•
choose where you want to navigate
For details, see ”Understanding the Waypoints Function”
starting on page 63, and see ”Understanding the Routes
Function” starting on page 85.
starting on page 63, and see ”Understanding the Routes
Function” starting on page 85.
“Where do I
want to go?”