NorthStar Navigation NorthStar 8000i - Manual (Page 56)

56 Northstar 8000i Operation Manual
7 Customize the chart screen
You can make the following choices and changes to the Chart screen. These
changes are global, meaning that they'll be applied to any other display unit that's
showing the same Chart view as yours.
You can show or hide the:
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course predictor line (On, Off)
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current track (On, Off)
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chart boundaries (On, Off)
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chart guard zone (On, Off)
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safe soundings (On, Off)
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Lat/Long grid overlay (On, Off)
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light sectors (On, Off)
You can change the:
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vessel symbol (vessel, compass rose)
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chart guard zone (On, Off)
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chart guard zone settings
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default icon for a waypoint
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default icon for an event mark
NOTE: You can store your preferred settings as chart views, for each of five
common boating scenarios (see "Use the chart views" page 63).
7.1 What is the course predictor line?
You can use the course predictor line to predict where your vessel will be in a
specified time if you maintain your current COG and SOG.
The course predictor line is drawn on your Chart screen and extends out from your
vessel in the direction of your COG. It extends over the time period that you
specify.
If you want to change the time period. (see "Set the amount of time represented
by the course predictor line" page 90)
7.2 Show/hide the course predictor line
You can toggle the course predictor line On or Off. For more information, (see
"What is the course predictor line?" page 56)
This works only if your position, COG, and SOG are available from GPS data.
If you change this setting, it's also changed on any other display units that are
showing the same Chart view.
To change the course predictor line setting:
1. Display the Chart screen and the control panel. If you can't see the
Show Predictor button, select Settings.