NorthStar Navigation NorthStar 8000i - Manual (Page 62)

62 Northstar 8000i Operation Manual
7.15 What are light sectors?
Some lights show different colors when they're viewed from different bearings.
The different colors indicate different light sectors.
Although the color of the light will change depending on your bearing, the
characteristics of the light, such as a three second flash, will not change.
Light sectors may be only a few degrees wide, or they may cover a wide arc.
7.16 Show/hide the light sectors
You can toggle the light sectors On or Off on your Chart screen. For more
information, (see "What are light sectors?" page 62)
If you change this setting, it's also changed on any other display units that are
showing the same Chart view.
To change the light sectors setting:
1. Display the Chart screen and the control panel. If you can't the Chart
Presentation button, select Settings.
2. Select
Chart Presentation.
3. The
Light Sectors button shows the current setting. Select the
button if you want to toggle to the other setting.
4. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it
again.
5. When you are finished, select Return.
7.17 Show/hide tidal flow and currents
You can show or hide the tide stations, and the tidal flows and currents.
Tide stations are shown as small yellow boxes with a stylized wave symbol inside
them. The tidal flow and currents are shown by broad yellow arrows.
If you change this setting, it's also changed on any other display units that are
showing the same Chart view.
To show or hide the tidal flow and currents:
1. Display the Chart screen.
2. Select
Chart Overlays.
3. The
Tidal Flow and Currents button displays the current
setting. Select the button if you want to toggle to the other setting.
4. The new setting is shown immediately and stays until you change it
again.
5. When you are finished, select Return.