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  • Page 1 Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual www.northstarnav.com...

  • Page 2: Preface

    It is your sole responsibility to use the Northstar 8000i in a manner that will not cause accidents, personal injury or property damage. Always observe safe boating practices.
  • Page 3 The electronic chart used by the Northstar 8000i is an aid to navigation designed to supplement, not replace, official government charts. Only official government charts supplemented by notices to mariners contain the information required for safe and prudent navigation. Always supplement the electronic information provided by the Northstar 8000i with other plotting sources such as observations, depth soundings, radar and hand compass bearings.

  • Page 4: Disclaimer

    8000i. Disclaimer As Northstar is continuously improving this product we retain the right to make changes to the product at any time which may not be reflected in this version of the manual. Please contact your nearest Northstar distributor if you require any further assistance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    What comes with your 15 inch Monitor The Northstar 8000i 15 inch Monitor Front view and keys......................9 Back view and connectors ...................11 Mounting the Northstar 8000i 15 Inch Monitor Utility External Wake Up and Remote Power On Video Types and Connectors RGB1 and RGB2 ........................18...
  • Page 6 Adjust the color........................30 14.5.3 Reset to defaults ......................31 14.5.4 Adjust the contrast ......................32 14.5.5 Adjust the panel brightness..................33 14.5.6 Display the system information.................34 Maintenance 15.1 Technical support, service and repairs..............35 15 inch Monitor Specifications Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 7: Introducing The Northstar 8000I System

    Introducing the Northstar 8000i System Congratulations on your purchase of the Northstar 8000i, the revolutionary new integrated marine electronics system. The 8000i is designed for ease of use in the marine environment, with Touch Screen technology and online help. The 8000i can integrate navigation, fishfinding, instrumentation, multimedia entertainment, and an onboard camera.
  • Page 8 Sun Cover CV000075A-G Cleaning Cloth MS000619A-G Pack of Protective Caps for unused ports Mounting Screws HR000090 HR000100 Power Cable AS000453-G Utility Cable NS004801 Mounting Template LA000601A-G Warranty Registration Card This Manual MN000607C-G Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 9: The Northstar 8000I 15 Inch Monitor

    Control when used with a 8000i Black Box Processor. (The communication for the touch screen is via USB to the processor.) The purpose of 15" Monitor is to display the 8000i software from a Northstar 8000i Black Box Processor (NS004730). The 15" Monitor may also be used to display video fro 3rd party components such as PCs, Cameras and DVD player.
  • Page 10 Press once to turn on. Hold down for three seconds to turn off. If correctly wired using the Remote Power On feature this key also controls the power status of the Northstar 8000i Black Box Processor Up Arrow Press to step up through the...

  • Page 11: Back View And Connectors

    Video input from a S-Video source D SVIDEO2 Video input from a S-Video source RGB1 Video connection between the 15" Monitor and an 8000i processor or third party RGB source RGB2 Video connection between the 15" Monitor and an 8000i processor or...

  • Page 12: Mounting The Northstar 8000I 15 Inch Monitor

    If the mounting location means that the unit is not easily within reach of the user in the helm chair you may wish to also install a 8000i Remote Keypad or third party USB Trackball to the helm chair.
  • Page 13 If in doubt, consult a qualified boat builder. Do not mount any part where it can be used as a hand hold, where it might be submerged or where it will interfere with the operation, launching or retrieving of the boat. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...
  • Page 14 Before you cut a hole in a panel, make sure that there are no hidden electrical wires or other parts behind the panel. When flush mounting, be sure to mount the 8000i component on a flat surface. Mounting on a curved surface can result in water leaks around the cutout.

  • Page 15: Utility

    External Wake Up sends a signal to another device to initiate Power On. Connect External Wake to the Remote Power On of the other device. The External Wake Up feature of the 8000i provides the ability for an 8000i Device to control the power state of another 8000i device that it is attached to.
  • Page 16 Remote power is a feature of the 12" Display Processor, Black Box Processor, 15" Monitor, Network Sounder and Network Radar. This means that connecting the Remote Power On wire (Light Green) to a device that outputs voltage such as a 8000i Processor, breaker or Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...
  • Page 17 (Upper Helm), (N) 12" Lower Helm, (T) Black Box Processor, (S) Sounder and (R) Radar to the External Wake Up of the (P) 15" Monitor. When the monitor is turned on the rest of the system will also turn on. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 18: Video Types And Connectors

    NS004804 Cable has 8000i screw type connector to a female S-Video Connector RGB1 and RGB2 Use the NS004806 cable to connect the 15" Monitor to the 8000i Processor (supplied with the 8000i Black Box Processor) From Resolution A 12" Display RGB Northstar 15"...

  • Page 19: Dvi-D

    DVI-D Connect DVI-D using optional NS004805 DVI-D to RGB cable Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Any third party PC or processor that has DVI -D Video output A Connect to DVI-D DVI-D Connection Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 20: Composite1 And 2 (Bnc 1 And 2)

    Connect composite video sources using option NS004803 Composite video cable 6.5 ft (2 m) Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Video Source Connection Northstar 15" Monitor BNC 1 Any Composite Video Source Northstar 15" Monitor BNC 2 Any Composite Video Source S-Video 1 and 2 Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 21: Power

    Not using a fuse can cause fire or damage to the 8000i. All 8000i units are shipped with a 6 ft (2 m) power cable. This can be extended using the following guidelines...
  • Page 22 10 Amp 5 Amp 45 W Processor NS004740 Northstar 8000i DVD-CD 5 Amp 3 Amp Player NS004741 Northstar 8000i 1 kW Sounder 5 Amp 3 Amp 7.2 W NS004720 Northstar 8000i 4 Port USB 5 Amp 3 Amp 14 W...

  • Page 23: Usb Out

    USB Out The unit has one Type B connector to connect to a system processor. This provides touch control of the screen and enables the USB ports on the monitor when connected to a 8000i processor. Position the Monitor no more than a (16.5 ft) 5 m cable run away from the processor.

  • Page 24: Turn On The 15 Inch Monitor

    When the Black Box Processor and the 15" Monitor are wired using the remote power on wires of the utility cable 1. Press the Power key on the 15" Monitor. 2. The Northstar Marine Monitor (OSD) screen may appear briefly, followed by the Northstar 8000i screen. Alternative Method: When the Black Box Processor and the 15"...

  • Page 25: Turn Off The 15 Inch Monitor

    Brightness. 14.1 Display the OSD menus 1. Press the MENU key to show the OSD Main Display Source menu and Display Functions menu. (The video input can be seen thought the transparent OSD) Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 26: Set The Video Input Source

    OSD 1. Press the MENU key to show the OSD Main Display Source menu. (If you are displaying the Northstar 8000i system, this continues to be shown in the background in a dimmed state.) The current input source is shown with the TICK icon.

  • Page 27: Set The Brightness

    OSD 1. Press the MENU key to show the OSD main function menu. (If you are displaying the Northstar 8000i System, this continues to be shown in the background in a dimmed state.) 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the backlight rightness option. The selected item is highlighted and a slider bar appears on the screen to show the current setting.

  • Page 28: Display The Osd Setup Menu

    1. Press the MENU key to show the OSD Display Function Menu. (If you are displaying the Northstar 8000i system, this continues to be shown in the background in a dimmed state.) 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the Touch option. The selected item is highlighted.

  • Page 29: Adjust The Picture With Auto Setup

    Use this option to automatically adjust the position of the picture to give the optimum appearance using the input from the current display source. This will run a colour calibration and reposition the displayed image to the centre of the screen if required Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 30: Adjust The Color

    Use this option to select a preset color balance option or to customize your own color balance settings. The Original Panel Color is the recommended default setting. 1. Display the OSD Setup menu. 2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select Setup. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 31: Reset To Defaults

    3. Re-select the User Preset option if you want to change another color. Otherwise, press the MENU key to exit the OSD menus. 14.5.3 Reset to defaults Use this option to return to the default settings for the 15" Monitor. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 32: Adjust The Contrast

    4. When the screen has stabilized, the reset process is complete. 14.5.4 Adjust the contrast Use this option to adjust the contrast level of the 15" Monitor. The default setting is the optimum level. 1. Display the OSD Setup menu. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 33: Adjust The Panel Brightness

    (You can press a key to change the panel brightness by one step, or hold down a key to change the panel brightness more rapidly.) 4. Press the OK key to confirm the new panel brightness setting and to exit the OSD menus. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 34: Display The System Information

    2. Use the up and down arrow keys to select the System Information option. The selected item is highlighted and the system information is displayed on the right hand side of the screen. 3. Press the MENU key to exit the OSD menus when you are finished. Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual...

  • Page 35: Maintenance

    15.1 Technical support, service and repairs Northstar products are manufactured and serviced by BNT Marine Electronics. The product is covered by a warranty which is supplied as a separate document. If you need technical support, or answers to other questions after you've followed the...

  • Page 36: 15 Inch Monitor Specifications

    Direct bonded glass improves contrast and eliminates the possibility of condensation. Touch Screen Infrared touch screen controlled by USB from Northstar 8000i Processors Power 12 VDC or 24 V DC (max rating 10 V DC to 35 V DC 30 W)
  • Page 37 UNITED STATES EUROPE 30 Sudbury Road, Unit 2, Ocean Quay, Acton, MA 01720, Belvidere Rd, Southampton, United States SO14 5QY, England Ph: +1 978.897.6600 Ph: +44 2380 339922 Fax: +1 978.897.7241 Fax: +44 2380 330345 sales@bntmarine.com northstaruk@northstarnav.com AUSTRALIA NEW ZEALAND PO Box 479, PO Box 68 155, Gladesville, NSW 2111,...
  • Page 38 Northstar 8000i 15" Monitor Installation Manual Made in New Zealand MN000607C-G...

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