Interfacing The 972; Maintaining The 972 - NorthStar 972 Quickstart Manual And Reference Manual

Interfacing the 972

Maintaining the 972

Pre-packaged moist
towellettes (especially
those containing a small
amount of alcohol) are
excellent for cleaning
the display window. You
might want to keep a
supply on hand to wipe
off fingerprints and other
smudges.
Getting Started
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Interfacing the 972

The 972 can be connected to a wide
variety of compatible marine devices,
including Northstar's echo sounder and
radar. A qualified marine electronics tech-
Basic maintenance
To help retain the 972's best possible
performance, Northstar recommends the
following:
keep fingerprints off the display screen
•
(remove any prints with a lens cleaning
cloth)
remove dirt and grime using a soft
•
cloth and Windex or soap and water
don't scratch the display by wiping a
•
sandy or salty cloth across it
use the 972's protective plastic
•
sunshield when not in use (excessive
heat from the sun can cause damage)
don't open the 972 case—there aren't
•
any user-serviceable parts inside
always keep the rear connectors' plastic
•
caps on when they are not in use (the
connectors are not waterproof unless
covered)
nician should perform these installations.
For details, contact your local authorized
Northstar dealer.
Cleaning the display screen
Be careful when cleaning the glass window
covering the display screen. Although the
window is scratch-resistant, you may
damage the anti-reflective coating if you
use a dry cloth to wipe dirt off. Always use
a damp cloth with plenty of water to
remove salt or dirt. To remove any oil or
grease on the screen, use a clean, dry
microfiber-type lens cleaning cloth or a
small amount of window cleaner.
Avoid touching the window with your
fingers. The natural oils from your hand
will temporarily affect the characteristics of
the screen and cause your fingerprints to
appear as bright reflections. Fingerprints
will disappear when you clean the screen
as described in the previous paragraph.
Northstar 972