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Antenna
Basic Operation
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1) Position
(2)
Plot Mode
(3)
Navigate
(4)
Waypoint
(5)
Status
(6)
Set
The
Advanced
Navigational
Error
Specifications How Warranty
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Information
Information
Installation
Display Unit Power Connection
Installation
Pilot
Star
Pilot
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Saving
Features
Creating
Mode
Up
Basics of GPS
Navigation Guide
GPS
Messages &
GPS Error Codes
To
Obtain
Sofikey
Menu Screen
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Waypoints
Mode
Present
of Track
Mode
Mode
Routes
Mode
Mocles
Terms
Health Messages
Service
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GPS
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Keys
Functions
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Pilot
Star
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Power
cable
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2) Mount the display route
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ment Power
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power
the
Pilot
(408)
Connection
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of
operating
recommended
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operate
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where
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and antenna cables.
optional.
display unit. Contact
Dealer or thc
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slow
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to
boat's
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any electronics
such
as brlge
power
The
jack
supply
positrve
l2 VDC
purnps.
cord included
located
terminal and the black
panel.
the unit
accelerate component aging. thereby
your
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in a location where it will
in-dash mounting bracket is
Interphase Accessories
power
a
on. High voltage may
turn
part. pow'er
check the
level.
plug
on the end ol'thc
at the
battcry. or the corrcsponding connections of the
Avoid
which
tend to draw a large amount of
refri-eerators
with
protected
is
worst
enemies of electronic
Pilot.
your nearby Authorized
source with a voltage level fiom 10
The nominal voltagc lbund
systems is 13.6 VDC. It is voltage
rear
of the unit. Connect the
wire
connecting directly to the
and transmitting radios.
the
Star holder with a 1.6 Amp fuse installed. Be power
cord to the battery that the correct
fuse may blow and
possible
circuit
damage
1}om
excessive
reducing
be convenient
available
Sales
cventually
which you intend
supply
power
supply cable to the
to
for
Depart-
result most
on
to
red wire
to the negative terminal of
same
circuit
power,
Pilot includes an in-line fuse
when
certain
polarity
may
connecting the
is
observed or the
occur.
WARNING:
Ncvcr replace
thc Star
Pilot's
in-line fuse
with a fuse
of a higher rating. Always replace with a fuse with a ratin-u
I Amp. and 1.6 Arnp.
between
Gencral
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The
Star Pilot of today's most channel receiver capable
of
on
Its rugged
any
type of
f-eatures
sophisticated
design
providing
Informntion
your
selection
waterproof
boat.
many
tracks
accurate position
of the Interphase
design makes
advanced
GPS
up to seven
functions,
receivers.
information
Star Pilot
it ideal
fbr installation
and
The
GPS satellites
employs
sequential
every
GPS
one
three and is second.
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The start Latitude Pilot's features Alarm, Waypoint
The the course, course in of arrival. present magnetic variation.
The positions future quickly also
The 600 milliAmps today's availabilitv.
Pilot
Star
a long-life waterproof
Star Pilot works
up to initialize.
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desired
the navigation
Star Pilot
reference
pre-program
Star Pilot's
design is
f'eature you
for
arrival alarm,
whenever
and Longitude
with
Pilot's graphic
course
over
mode
time
to
position
scroll through
smaller
latitude
makes it
in
any of 100 waypoints.
and a Waypoint
up to l0
very
at l2 Volts
boats.
compact
need with anchor watch
a button is
in a fully
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position.
the Set-Up
Arrival
Alarm,
navigation
and how
ground
allows
go,
velocity
and longitude,
easy
and
low
or cruising
and of waterproof
keypad
which
the
pressed.
automaric
is no need
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display.
set universal
to steer, right
and speed
view your
routes
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mode
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to
made good.
to store
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Management
of l0 waypoints
consumption
makes
boats,
allows
touch
of a button.
alarm
and it will
mode
to enter
an approximate
can
select many
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can activate
or
shows
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or
over ground.
choose a
your
listing
view
distance
current
date and
current
waypoint
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of waypoints.
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it ideatly
with
limited
construction.
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to select
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beep to
which you
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the Star
local
time.
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distance
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stamped
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or local
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display unit
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Power cable
2) Mount the display route
NOTE: An optionzrl. thc Star Interphase
ment
power
the
Pilot display
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(408)
127-4414.
in a locatictn
antenna
and
in-dash mounting
unit.
or the
Power Connection
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Connect power to the your boat's rnain distribution with such as bilge
The holder power
l'use may blow and
Pilot requires i.r
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VDC. Low
some internal
operating
proper
for the
thc two-pin
jack
supply
positive
any
terminal and
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electronics
pumps, refrigerators and transmitting
power
cord
with a 1.6 Amp
to the battery
cord
voltage may cause a
slow tum on.
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level.
plug
located at
battcry, or
panel.
which tend
included
possible
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bracket
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your nearby
Accessories Sales
power source with a
dim display.
voltage may
High
part. The nominal
power sy\tems is 13.6
the volta-ue supply
check
on the end of the
the rear of the unit.
thc black
wire to the
the corresponding
Avoid connecting
to draw a
with the
fusc installed.
Pilot includes an
Star
Be certain
that the correct
damage
circuit
will
it
bc convenient
is
available
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voltage level
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volta-ec found on
VDC. It is
which
power
supply
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nc-qative tcnninal
connections
directly to the
large
amount
radios.
when connecting
polarity
is
observed
may occur.
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tor
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from l0
signal.
result most
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intend to
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powcr.
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fuse
in-line
or the
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higher rating.
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Never replace the Star
Always replace
with a fuse
Arnp.
Pilot's in-line fuse
with a ratin-e between
with a
fuse
Antewtn
Pilot GPS
Star
The Star durable. location. 360o
satellites. large cables
the satellites.
Pilot GPS
waterproof
For optrmum
view
the sky
of
Prevent objects
fiom obstructing
Installntion
Antenna
Antenna,
casing
so that
with its receiver
designed
reception,
signal
it can
such as
the
mounting
for
mount the antenna
have line-of-sight
poles.
rails, other
view
between
is housecl
unit.
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tracking
antennas and
the GPS
in a
opcn
with a
of the
antenna
Star Pilot antenna/rccetver
and
must also
Care
beams
radar directed
Mount the standard antenna
towards
antenna
marine antenna
mount
installation.
The Star extension (408)
Pilot GPS
cable
427-4444
WARNING:
cable or
the
and
the unit
be taken
in choosing
or communications
the GPS
antenna.
level surface,
on a
extension
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with I
is needed, call
threads
antenna
includes 30
Interphase
for advice.
Never attempt to shorten or void
any
to take off the
splice the
warranty.
a mounting
location
transmitter beams
such as a cabin pole. is required
of a standard
Use
to complete
feet of antenna
Customer
connector
This could cause
cable.
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top, or
cable.
Service
on the cnd
where
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on a marine the
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damage to
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keypad
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The Star possible.
operation a key is
front
thc side, the Star the bottom of the display. display "softkeys".
Operation
Pilot Keyboard
Star
Pilot has been designed
The raised
and the Star
pressed.
panel.
and are controlled by
push-button
Pilot
All keys
In addition to the alpha-numenc
Pilot uses a unique
to be as easy to
provide
keys
responds
necessary for operation of the unit
These
the unit's software, thus
with
approach called
five keys are labeled by the
learn and operate as
f-eel
tactile
a
an audible beep
keys
the ri-eht
on
"softkeys"
the name
to each
each time
are on
along
LCD
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"softkey"
The guides you number additional each function approach.
along. even
of advanced
buttons and
approach allows
features.
greatly
had
a dedicated
for
though the Star
It would take a considerable add to the operational complexity button
Alpha-Numeric Keys
The
Star numeric with a number. letters or symbol. made using the screen shows
position.
cursor
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Press the Right next letter entry. Lefi
or
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Pilot
keypad consists of
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Right Arrow Key to the
equipped
Alpha-Numeric Keypad as shown below.
you where
Key #l:
2times=A 3times=B
keys
pressing
Arrow
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Commom Softkey
On some of the display
you will note a recurrence of the
Pilot, Their functions are
with
an alpha-numeric
pushbuttons.
12
letter is
the
and alpha-numeric
#0
Key
two times.
the Alpha-Numeric Keypad to
on
edit
or
letter
Functions
screens seen during operation
identical in whichever MODE is being used.
very
easy operation,
possesses
Pilot
instead
of usins
Each button
All
alphabet and
to be entered by
4times=C
characters.
an entry by using either
correct
position
and changing
following
it almost an amazing
number of
if
"softkev"
the
keypad.
sofkey
The
alpha-
is labeled
number entries are
The display
highlighted
the
A space is
move to the
the entry.
of the Star
labels.
the
MENU I ESC
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When Menu entering information, and then Pilot will return to the Use of the MENU softkey Star
MENU softkey is
the Screen.
Pilot from
If
you
one
pressed,
have been in a display in
Menu
Screen
is
Mode to another.
always
the Star
press
the MENU softkey, the Star with no required in
Pilot will return to the
which
changes
order
you were
being entered.
move
to
the
The ESC. or
you
ask
Pressing the screen you
started entering waypoint. Using previous screen
lbr the
ESCAPE softkey.
to enter
with no
selected waypoint.
information, such as
ESC
sofikey
changes being
a waypoint
the ESC sofikey,
and disregard
will return
entered.
the
Power/Backlight Control
Power On/Otf button
The
Pilot. To turn the unit On
Star
unit
Off
press
and
is located on the lower
hold the Power
is seen on some of
waypoint namcs or coordinates.
the Star
This is useful. tor
name and then decided
the
Star
information
press
the Power
Key
down
the displays
Pilot to the
will retrun to the
Pilot
you
had started to enter
right
Key
once.
until it beeps.
instance. if
not to usc that
side
which
prcvious
of the
To turn
the
Display Backlight
The Pilot on.
Backlisht On & Off.
A momentary
goes
on automatically
push
on the
when
Power Key alternates the
vou
turn
the
Star
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cable
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with could cause major Pilot resulting from unauthorized
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all the components
part
Star
other than those obtained
Department
DO NOT operate
navigational errors.
If a
Pilot.
Star
Pilot
Star
is missing. contact
(408)
the
Pilot
On
press
on,
one time. Use the Up or
the Power
contrast.
shown at leti
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Pilot
Star through
Any malfunctions to the Star
parts
are not covered by
were included
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parts
with
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Down Arrow
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The Menu Screen
will first show the Menu Screen.
Upon turn on, the Star are six modes (keypad features an easy to
longitude. The Plot and
and information in course or a steering (keypad
Waypoint Mode manages the
The The Status
Pilot itself,
Star Mode can be used to
Use the mode. The satellite signals. take several minutes to
Press Key
You will notice the current date and time on The
time Set Up Mode section, Time.
At first Iower right corner of the display. OLD. position that it may take several position positions satellite search, coordinates and the display OLD have the Star uodated
for
choices
graphic formats, displaying a
choices 4. -5. 6) are
Mode
keypad
Star
#1
is
displayed
latitude and longitude digits
the
2D
or 3D. OLD
If 2D
fix.
fix. There may be times
not readily
are
Pilot
everv f'ew seconds.
Pilot
operation
1,2.3) are
view, large
gives you
as
the ri-eht side of the unit to choose
on
Pilot is now started and is If this
of the Star
navigation screens. The Position
digit
Navigate Modes
your
track to
for support of the navigation screens.
infbrmation on the conditions
well as the GPS satellites and
set local time and the arrival and anchor
is
first
the
position
get
a
to Choose the
(Universal
in UTC
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means that the Star
is shown. the
or 3D
minutes for the
available.
"0"s
the
will
up and
change to
running. Your
Pilot. The first three
display of
destination.
Waypoint
time turn-on
fix.
Position Mode
Time
may
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position
Star
when
will change to 2D or 3D.
necessary three satellite
the
When the unit completes
your present position
position
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modes
present
your
provide
plot
your
of
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Route libraries.
and
system. The Set Up
locking
on to the
for the unit.
the top of the display.
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be all
you
Pilot
does
is current.
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is
being
Mode
latitude
navigational
boat's
modes
of the
alarms.
an operational
GPS
it may
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to Local
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will read
not have a
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new
its
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receiving
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or
favorite
important
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not be
sometimes
position information.
if the
fluctuate.
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usually
you wish the
place
spot,
bottom
a starting
harbor
structure.
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any
fishing
digits
last
is normal
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point,
destination,
Pilot
Star
entrance.
of the
when the
remember.
to
location
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or channel
buoy
reef.
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of
or
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rocks or
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be your boat's when using Waypoints ates Waypoint
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NOTE: Longitudes,
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stored
present
any of
at anytime
naming
and
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a Waypoint
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the Star
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Waypoint
position will be
to edit
or
Log that ENTER.
for
pressing the
right side
appropriate
will be
of the
the
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method
the
Waypoint
the
you have
new
it, a
prompted to enter Alpha-Numeric coordinates.
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and the
Remember
etc.
up to
stores
either of
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till
letter space.
finished
two
position
the three
by entering
waypoints
the
Pilot
the
up
will be shown
noted
previous
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the cursor
you wish
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display
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described
Name.
giving
Window
Keypad to
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ENTR
the
returns to
display
to enter
Waypoint
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methods. with the Navigational
ON and
or
prompting
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will open
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the
while
viewing
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on the
reverse
by
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located at
is
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to use.
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or
are
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in
the
your Waypoint
on the
in latitude
move the
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softkey.
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positions.
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the star
using
the
Screen.
side of
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video.
use
position
the
press
sofikey.
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give
you
to
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longitude
and
cursor
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Waypoint
The
Waypoint
Latitudes'
Waypoints
INSTANTLY
you
which
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&
Pilot
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the display.
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the
the
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the
sofikey
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coordinates.
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longitude
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upper
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based on
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easy to read
lower
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lower
the altitude
uses
in Latitude
part
left
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as SOG
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part
right
and
fixes
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part
digits in
of the
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the Menu
of the display will give
GPS
and Longitude.
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and COG. Please
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of
the display,
the satellite
position
updated.
more
accurate
satellite
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center
display.
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more
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current.
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details.
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data from
signals
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part
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details.
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call
you
satellite
to
calculate
position
of
the display.
the softkey
refer
to the Advanced
the sofikey
status.
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display means
of
the Advanced
up the Position
the current
signals.
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and
or minus
specifications.
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wish
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pressing
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opens first
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pressing
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recall
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save the
the SAVE key,
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GPS Modes
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LATITUDE/LONGITUDE measured in distance measured in
Greenwich, England.
Pilot
Star
operates in an automatic GPS Mode. When
longitude
satellites are available, 3D fixes for latitude. longitude
given.
(LAT/LON)
degrees
North
and South of the
degrees
West
and
and East
Latitude iS
equator.
the
of
manual
Pilot. To
Star
these naviga-
your
own
three
given.
are
the diStance
Longitude
prime
meridian
have
and
is the
at
(True
N
or magnetic)
coG
SPEED OVER from
the time and distance over the
does not consider
COURSE OVER GROUND
ground
the
CROSS either left or right. from
ESTIMATED TIME based on the current time
TIME TO your
destination and
VELOCITY MADE boat's speed that destination). speed on the desired waypoint is bearing
changes
DISTANCE MADE distance
point
(start
GROUND
water
you
that
TRACK
your
ERROR
(;0
(TTG)
parallel
is
VMG
is especially useful for
(tacking)
has
boat
to destination).
(SOG)
speed
or destination fbr its calculations. (COG)
arc currently headed.
(XTE)
the desired track
of ARRIVAL
your
and
This is
your
VELOCITY MADE
(VMG)
GOOD
your
to
made
GOOD
(DMG)
travelled that is
This is
the true speed calculated
ground
you have
This is the true
This is
the distance of
(start
(ETA)
TIME
TO GO
calculated from the current
This is the
desired
track
sailing boats
displayed regardless
enroute.
This is
parallel
point
to destination).
This is
(TTG).
GOOD
portion
(start
portion
the
your
to
travelled. SOG
course over
an estimate
(VMG).
point
where
of course or
of the
desired track
your
boat,
distance to
your
of
to
closing
I
START POINT
t
x
i
+
VMG
DESTINATION
I
2l
Stnr
&
Pilnt Error
Troublpslnoting Tips
Messages
The lower right side of the
2D
OLD. OLD, the Star position bring up the STATUS Screen.
Health Messages
GPS
No Response - This means the
Antenna/Receiver. This message will normalll,
the time upon inspect the cable connections at the Antenna module and at the back of the Star
no
are
bent
No
GPS has not locked on to a satellite. It is still searching and computing.
but If this message does not change afier a there are
-
I
SAT
-
2
SAT
GOOD calculate a current Latll-on satellite well.
PDOP - 12 satellites
provide
to
means
or 3D
Pilot is informing
fixes. Press the
first
turning the unit on.
Pilot
display unit
pins.
(Time)
TM
no
obstructions
The
The
-
The
it will
in view,
Pilot has located one satellite.
Star
Pilot has located two satellites.
Star
Star
be operable
higher means that even
or
the
accurate fixes.
Position
your position
MENU
-
This means the
to the antenna's
Pilot has found a third satellite and can
position.
in
quality
Screen displays either
flxes are current. If
you
that it is not receiving new
softkey. and then
Pilot
Star
to ensure thev are
Mode
3D
of the signals
does
lf this message
Pilot is receiving signals
Star
minute
view
If the
Star
and can calculate altitude as
with
the minimal three
frorn
push
not have contact
clean.
or two, make sure
of the sky.
Pilot locates a
them
2D.
you
Key #5
fbr a short
appear
not change,
does
dry and there
now
is not enough
3D or
see
to
w'ith
fburth
Error
FF - This means the Receiver. If cable connections are solid and clean between the Antenna and it. If problem connectors, or the system should be returned to the Interphase Factory Center.
00
Any Receiver. Try Codes
(40$
Codes
Pilot, try turning the unit off and back on to
Star
"FF"
the
in
-
This means
Error
other
persist
427-4444 for advice.
not
does
either the
Display/Control
the Star
Code
tuming the Star
contact the
Pilot has lost contact with the Antenna/
Star
within
change
Antenna/Receiver Module,
Pilot's
means
Interphase Technical
a few moments,
the cable
Unit, and the complete Star
systems are error
problem
is
there
a
Pilot
off, then on again.
with
Support
there
Service
free.
the
is a
or
Antenna/
If
the (iroup
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reset
Pilot
Error
Speciftcations
Features:
Main
Latitude. Time of day
100
l0 route Graphic Graphic Course Estimated Wzrypoint arrival High
Local and universal
Satellite
Physical:
Antenna/recciver Antenna/receiver
Display unit
LCD display
LCD display
pixels per square inch
Powcr: Operating antcnna/recciver
General: Three-channel.
Update
Accuracl,
Velocitl': 0.1
Dynamics:
longitude, altitude
and date
waypoint memory
programming track navigation
and distance
time of arrival
resolution electroluminescent
status
weight: 2.25 lbs.
VDC nort.rinal ( l0-
l2
tempcrature
rate: I sccond capability'
(t1'pical):
0-6.50 mph
(real
time clock)
plotter
climcnsiorrs: rcsolution: ll8
Kt RMS steadv
capability
showin-e cross
waypoints
to
and anchor
time
size: 6" diameter. we
-20'
cligital GPS
l.'l lbs.
ight:
3.2-5"
ranse : Llnit- 0 to
+70'C
to
receiver. tracks
Position.
alarms
r 160
1-5 rneters RMS rate
track error
backlit SuperTwist
high. 30' cable
-5.25"
,1.25"
x
pixels:
20.4tt0
VDC).
l6
less than
60"C.
up to seven
LCD
pixels
rnA
600
I
total;
satellites
I
5.-5"
,575
Specifications
sub.ject to changc
without
noticc.
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Software
Updates-
Interphase instruments and offers these updates to its customers. For more information on Interphase software programs
(408)
at
periodically
call the Interphase Technical Service
427-4444.
updates software
in navi-rational
update
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How To
Obtain Service
you
If properly our equipment
you
If both original
In addition, to speed tear out of review.
RETURN
Dayphone
Eveningphone
Model: Star
your
feel
Technical Support Group
do
your
display unit or antenna/receiver
you
and
product
need service,
needs
to be
need to return
display unit and antenna/receiver.
box to the
Service Interphase Technologies, Inc. 1201 Santa Cruz.
Department
Shaffer
your
this manual. and tane to
TO:
(_)
(_)
Pilot
we
strongly
(408)
retumed to the factory.
your
instruments,
following address:
Road
CA 95060
please
repair
recommend
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427
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fill out the following, copy or
unit
vour
is not operating
you
first call
sure
your
make
to
remember to include
It is best to ship it in the
for
our technicians to
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in
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