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Table of contents

Welcome

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Features

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Optional Features with the Northstar vBox

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What’s in this Manual

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Turning the Display On

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Adjusting the Brightness

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The DATA and VIDEO Buttons

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Turning the Display Off

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Using Picture-In-Picture on the 1202

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Front

Panel

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The POWER Button

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The Brightness Control

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The DATA Button

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The VIDEO Button

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The RED Button

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The HI/LO Button

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The MENU Button

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Using the Setup Menu

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1201 Setup Menu

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1202 Setup Menu

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Connections

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The Power Connector

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The vBox Connector

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The VGA Connector

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The Video (BNC) Connector

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Configurations

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Without Optional vBox

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With Optional vBox

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Installation

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About Video and VGA Cables

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Choosing a Mounting Location

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Connecting the Power Cable

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Other Connections

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Summary of Contents for 1201

Page 1: ...Northstar 1200 Series Display Owner s Guide P N GM1200UG Revision A2 Northstar Technologies 30 Sudbury Road Acton Massachusetts 01720 978 897 6600 P N GM1200UG Rev A2 ...

Page 2: ...on 6 The Brightness Control 6 The DATA Button 6 The VIDEO Button 6 The RED Button 6 The HI LO Button 7 The MENU Button 7 Using the Setup Menu 8 1201 Setup Menu 10 1202 Setup Menu 12 Connections 18 The Power Connector 18 The vBox Connector 19 The VGA Connector 19 The Video BNC Connector 19 Configurations 20 Without Optional vBox 20 With Optional vBox 21 Installation 22 About Video and VGA Cables 23...

Page 3: ...s 30 PIP with the vBox 33 Maintenance 36 Troubleshooting 38 Symptoms and Possible Causes 38 Restoring Factory Defaults 39 Service 40 How To Get Service Technical Support 40 Limited Warranty Policy 42 Contacting Northstar 43 Appendix A Installation Checklist 44 Appendix B Specifications 46 ...

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Page 5: ...lay features an easy to use sunlight viewable clear crisp 12 1 display As shown in the table below the 1201 supports VGA and SVGA inputs The 1202 supports up to UXGA including the popular SXGA used on black box radars and other marine electronics The display provides front panel controls to switch between one data input VGA data such as black box electronics computers etc and one video NTSC PAL fr...

Page 6: ... mode Red Mode The RED feature tints the VGA display whatever s plugged into the Data port to a reddish hue for enhanced nighttime viewing It s like adding a night palette to all your marine electronics automatically This is particularly useful if your navigator is connected to your display and you use it at night Hi Lo Mode The HI LO function allows both video and data displayed to be at a lower ...

Page 7: ...splay and how to get service should the need arise Getting Started Turning the Display On To turn the display on simply press until the display lights up Within a few seconds you will see a picture if an active source is plugged into either the Data or Video connector on the back panel Adjusting the Brightness The brightness control is located on the right hand side of the display Press the up arr...

Page 8: ...a sources you have connected The same is true for Using Picture In Picture on the 1202 The 1202 includes a feature called Picture In Picture PIP which allows display of a full screen of data with a smaller video image on top of it This is useful if you want a view of your engine room in the corner of your navigator display PIP is available only on the 1202 More complete information about PIP setti...

Page 9: ...sed to select data sources as well as Hi Lo and Red modes There is also a control to adjust the brightness of the display The figure above shows the front panel and its controls Each control is described below Note that Red mode and Hi Lo mode require the optional vBox 1202 NORTHSTAR RED HI LO DATA VIDEO MENU PWR HI LO MENU RED VIDEO DATA Brightness Control ...

Page 10: ...he Setup Menu to make choices and adjust various values lower If the optional vBox is installed repeated presses of this key will alternate between the primary and auxiliary data input The VIDEO Button Displays the NTSC PAL video source connected to the VIDEO input This key is also used in the Setup Menu to make choices and adjust various values higher If the optional vBox is installed repeated pr...

Page 11: ...ing these settings can degrade your picture quality Northstar recommends that you don t adjust the factory settings 1201 Northstar ships your 1201 pre adjusted for the maximum video quality Only in rare cases will further adjustment be necessary If you are experi encing problems with image quality follow the guidelines in the section on troubleshooting beginning on page 38 1202 1202 users will use...

Page 12: ...once again to exit the Setup Menu The 1202 uses an icon based Setup Menu To activate it press once The menu appears as two rows of icons One of these icons is highlighted This high lighted icon represents the set of parameters to be modified To advance to the next icon press Once at the desired icon use the up and down arrows on to select the parameter you wish to modify Then use and to change the...

Page 13: ...1200 Series Display Rev A2 Using the Setup Menu Page 9 ...

Page 14: ...o correct subtle timing differences between the display and the input source Misadjustment of this can cause jitter ghosting or even light vertical lines in the image Auto Setup Only When Viewing Data Input Pressing while this line is highlighted will cause the display to adjust certain display parameters position size tuning etc for their optimum settings Color Only When Viewing Video Input Used ...

Page 15: ... from the data input When displaying a new VGA data source for the first time this calibration helps set colors properly OSD Menu This line provides adjustments to the Setup Menu screen such as position time out etc System Info This line provides information such as input resolution etc Extended Menu These settings should not be changed Exit Menu Press while on this line to exit the Setup Menu As ...

Page 16: ...e so you can return to the old setting Color Temperature Adjusts the warmth of the image displayed The higher the color temperature the brighter and cooler the displayed image appears Video Adjustment Only When Viewing Video Input This icon contains adjustments that are very similar to the controls on your television such as Color Tint and Sharpness The Picture Type adjustment allows selection bet...

Page 17: ...tting in Auto mode Your 1202 will configure itself automatically Status Only When Viewing Data Input This icon shows technical information about the data input signal including resolution and frequency This can be helpful when problems concerning scaling or image quality are encountered Position Use this function if the image is not centered on the screen This situation can occur if the video timi...

Page 18: ...d Color all adjust the image of the PIP window For guidelines on PIP with an optional vBox connected see page 33 Video Scaling Only When Viewing Video Input This setting determines how images displayed from the video input will be scaled This is typi cally used when viewing DVD or other images not in the typical 4 3 i e television aspect ratio DVDs often provide letterbox 16 9 aspect ratio images ...

Page 19: ... and Chinese Video source Northstar strongly recommends leaving the Video System setting on Auto so that the display will automatically configure itself to the source Utilities The Utilities icon encompasses numerous general settings for the display This icon also has some items that contain submenus User Settings User Time out adjusts the time before the Setup Menu will automatically disappear in...

Page 20: ...splay the image Direct Access 1 should always be set to Brightness Direct Access 2 should always be set to Contrast Display Orientation should always be set to Normal Calibrate RGB Gain causes the display to re calibrate its colors automatically when displaying an image from the data input When displaying a new VGA data source for the first time this calibration helps set colors properly Load Fact...

Page 21: ...1200 Series Display Rev A2 Using the Setup Menu Page 17 ...

Page 22: ...circular connector located on the left side of the center panel It provides power to the display Be sure that the power source you are using is between 10 and 36 VDC and is capable of supplying at least 6 Amperes 60 Watts of current For vessels that are equipped with both Video Input BNC DATA Input 15 Pin D Sub Male vBox Connector 18 Pin Circular Power Input 3 Pin Circular ...

Page 23: ...ide of the rear panel It allows connection of a VGA data source such as a black box marine electronics device or computer to the display Northstar encourages the use of high quality cable and connectors see page 23 in your installation Using inferior cables and connectors can result in poor picture quality The Video BNC Connector The Video connector is a female BNC type connector located on the lo...

Page 24: ...splay connected to a VGA data source such as a computer or black box marine elec tronics device and a video source such as a VCR DVD video camera etc Be sure to cap unused connectors during installation Data Source Computer Black Box Marine Electronics etc Ship s Power 10 36 VDC 50 60 Watts Video Source VCR DVD Video Camera etc ...

Page 25: ...vBox to switch between them Be sure to cap unused connectors during installation Data Source Computer Black Box Marine Electronics etc Aux Data Source Computer Black Box Marine Electronics etc Video Source VCR DVD Video Camera etc Aux Video Source VCR DVD Video Camera etc vBox NOTE Do not use these two connectors when vBox is connected Ship s Power 10 36 VDC 50 60 Watts ...

Page 26: ...installation fire electrical shock or other serious injury may occur WARNING Connect the display only to a power source between 10 and 36VDC Voltages outside of this range can result in fire or damage Ground equipment properly in order to prevent electric shock or mutual interference WARNING Be sure to use only 7 Amp fuses Using the incorrect fuse values can result in fire or damage to the display...

Page 27: ...uality cable with 75 ohm impedance or equivalent For trouble free connection to the vBox ensure the cable is terminated with molded BNC connectors Using high quality cable and connectors is perhaps the single most important action you can take during installation to ensure a high quality picture and trouble free life of your display system NOTE Use only high quality cables and connectors for all d...

Page 28: ...pping container If any items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer They can help you resolve any discrepancies Part Number Part Description 1201 or 1202 The 1201 1202 Display 1800 PK Parts Kit GD671 Warranty Registration Card GT1800 Flush Mounting Template HG366 Gasket Flush Mount XP600 Sunshield GM1200UG 1200 Product Family Owner s Guide WA535 B Power Cable 10ft 16AWG 7Amp ...

Page 29: ... gives you easy access to the front panel buttons can be clearly seen from your normal vantage point provides a reasonably direct path for cable routing has minimal glare from windows or other bright objects even though the display has a high contrast anti reflective LCD screen that s specially coated and readable in direct sunlight you ll want to make the screen as visible as possible is well ven...

Page 30: ...sion of this flush mount installation template P N GT1800 is included in the shipping carton with your display Be sure to provide adequate ventilation especially if the unit is installed in a closed area Poor ventilation will cause the display to overheat which in turn may cause the screen to darken CAUTION Make sure to mount the display on a flat surface Mounting on a curved surface can distort o...

Page 31: ...onnectors Before drilling any holes tilt the unit to the desired angle to ensure proper clear ance for cables and operation of the unit Connecting the Power Cable A 10 foot power cable has been supplied with your display Note that both the positive and negative sides of the supply are fused with 7 Amp fuses Should you need to replace these fuses be sure to use only 7 Amp fuses The power cable s co...

Page 32: ...r black box marine electronics etc to the VGA connector on the rear panel of the display Make sure that the connector is secure and screwed down Also check that the general guide lines outlined on page 23 have been followed Connecting the Display to Video Sources Run the video cable from the source VCR DVD camera etc to the display Plug the incoming video signal into the BNC connector on the rear ...

Page 33: ...y the vBox is not waterproof and not designed to be in wet locations is within four feet of the display gives you easy access since all display sources will be connected to the vBox Installing the vBox Secure the vBox to a flat surface using the integral mounting brackets Do not overtighten the mounting screws Note that all vBox connectors even video are of the locking variety as opposed to the fr...

Page 34: ... VGA cables see diagram on page 32 from the data sources such as computers or black box marine electronics to the vBox Note that the vBox has female VGA connectors on it Plug the primary data source into the vBox connector marked DATA Plug the auxiliary data source into the connector marked AUX DATA Make sure that all connectors are secured and screwed down and that the general guidelines outlined...

Page 35: ...n the vBox Make sure that all connec tors have been secured and that the general guidelines outlined on page 23 have been observed If crimp connections were made verify that the proper tools were used and that the crimps are making positive mechan ical and electrical connection When configuring a display with a vBox it is best to connect all four inputs The examples below illustrate how to do this...

Page 36: ...driven Video signal This shows an Aux Video source connected The Aux Data input is connected to the redriven Data signal vBox Video DataSwitch P N VBOX GPVBOX S N VBOX DATA IR AUX DATA VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUX VIDEO DATA OUT From Primary Data Source From Primary Video Source 1202 vBox Video DataSwitch P N VBOX GPVBOX S N VBOX DATA IR AUX DATA VIDEO OUT VIDEO AUX VIDEO DATA OUT From Primary Data Source ...

Page 37: ...hen view either your VIDEO or AUX VIDEO source as a PIP on top of the single data image Refer to the picture on the right above PIP with the vBox This feature allows display of a video image on top of a VGA data image For example you may want to keep an eye on your engine room camera while viewing a chart on your navigator The 1202 treats the primary inputs DATA and VIDEO as a pair and the auxilia...

Page 38: ...ked IR REPEATER Terminate the IR repeater with a male RJ 45 connector as shown in the table below Place the IR transmitter adjacent to the infrared receiver on the device to be controlled Signal Redrive The vBox will redrive the primary data and video signals that it receives If you wish to extend the cable length of these signals connect to the redrive outputs on the vBox These are marked VIDEO O...

Page 39: ... reach its full light output Ensure that all video and data sources are also turned on Press The data image should appear Then press to display the video image In either case if the picture quality is not sufficient check the Troubleshooting section starting on page 38 for hints on how to improve it If a vBox is Connected If you have a vBox with either data or video signals connected to the auxili...

Page 40: ...and night mode This is analogous to a night palette It does not affect video images Maintenance Care and Cleaning Install protective sunshield when not in use To clean the glass lens of the display use a commercially available glass cleaner and a soft lint free cloth or a microfiber lens cleaning cloth RED ...

Page 41: ...1200 Series Display Rev A2 Maintenance Page 37 ...

Page 42: ...that the display is receiving power by mea suring the voltage on the power cord Check that the Data Video source is powered up and running Check the Data Video source using some other display Picture is snowy Check the Data Video source using some other display Check for cable routing of both video and data cables They could be near noise sources such as inverters radars etc Picture doesn t look r...

Page 43: ...use the Restore Factory Defaults line on the Utilities icon see page 16 in the Setup Menu Vertical Hum Bars Thin vertical lines are most likely a result of subtle timing differences between the image source and the display For the 1201 try adjusting the tuning as described on page 10 Also try decreas ing the brightness setting on page 10 For the 1202 adjust the phase as described on page 12 Image ...

Page 44: ...all the dealer for service on your new display be sure to follow the procedures described in the troubleshooting section beginning on page 38 Most problems can be corrected on the vessel If the problem is still not resolved contact your dealer for support in working through your problem How To Get Service Technical Support Repair of your display is performed only at the Northstar factory If you an...

Page 45: ... your display only in a properly designed carton with suitable packing material Shipments to the Northstar factory should be made to the following address Northstar Technologies Service Department 30 Sudbury Road Acton MA 01720 USA You must obtain a Return Materials Authoriza tion RMA number from Northstar Service before the unit is returned If you purchased your unit through a dealer call the dea...

Page 46: ...day and so on are the responsibility of the owner To be covered by this warranty the Northstar equipment must have been in normal use This warranty does not apply to units with defects caused by improper installation physical damage abuse tampering lightning or other abnormal electrical discharge or to units with defaced or altered serial numbers or to units repaired by unauthorized persons or rep...

Page 47: ... a service technician can research the problem and provide the fastest possible response Northstar s Service Department is available between 9 00 AM and 5 00 PM Eastern Time Monday through Friday excluding major holidays Email Service service NorthstarNav com Sales sales NorthstarNav com Fax Service 978 897 1595 Sales 978 897 7241 Telephone Main number 978 897 6600 or 800 628 4487 Sales 978 897 07...

Page 48: ...ay between the display and mounting surface area behind display is clear and doesn t obstruct air flow mounting surface is flat so as not to stress display enclosure For Yoke Mount Installations all flush mount possibilities have been exhausted use backing plates if the mounting surface isn t rigid vBox Installation mounted in a dry area within 4 feet of the display four foot interconnect cable is...

Page 49: ... connectors on both ends IR repeater cable two conductor cable terminated with an RJ 45 male see page 34 at one end and stick on IR LED at the other end that attaches to audio video equipment to be remotely controlled Wiring Installation high quality cables have been used in all applications all cables have drip service loops all cables are secured and not pinched all connectors are securely locke...

Page 50: ...maximum Humidity 95 percent relative humidity non condensing Temperature Operating 10º C to 55º C Temperature Storage 20º C to 80º C Signal Resolution Format 1201 Input SVGA 800 x 600 VGA 640 x 480 1202 Input UXGA 1600 x 1200 SXGA 1280 x 1024 XGA 1024 x 768 SVGA 800 x 600 VGA 640 x 480 Video 1201 and 1202 NTSC PAL Display Resolution SVGA 800 x 600 1201 and 1202 Optional vBox Inputs Two NTSC PAL Tw...

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