Summary of Contents for NorthStar 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...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
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Page 5: Welcome
Features Your new display 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. -
Page 6: Optional Features With The Northstar Vbox
You can switch between them by pressing on the front panel. VIDEO Optional Features with the Northstar vBox With the optional vBox, your input capacity will double to two data inputs and two video inputs. The vBox also adds two useful nighttime viewing features: Red mode and Hi/Lo mode. -
Page 7: What's In This Manual
What’s in this Manual This manual is in three basic parts. The first part consists of information related to getting started as well as basic informa- tion about the display. The second part of the manual, beginning on page 22, addresses the installation process. -
Page 8: Turning The Display Off
what’s connected to the BNC Video connector. Press both buttons at once to view Picture-In-Picture (see below). With the optional vBox, you can have up to four inputs: your original Data and Video source, plus an Auxiliary Data and Video source. Each time you press the display will DATA switch between the two Data sources you have connected. -
Page 9: Front Panel
Front Panel The Northstar 1201 and 1202 displays have several buttons along the bottom of the display that are used to select data sources as well as Hi/Lo* and Red* modes. There is also a control to adjust the brightness of the display. -
Page 10: The Power Button
The POWER Button This key turns the display (and vBox, if connected) on and off. You must hold it for a few seconds to turn the display off. This delay prevents accidental shutoffs. The Brightness Control Press the up arrow to make the screen brighter. Press the down arrow to make the screen dimmer. -
Page 11: The Hi/Lo Button
Red Mode turns data images to a reddish hue, both in Hi and Lo mode. This is particularly useful for running at night when your navigator is displayed on your 1201/1202. Press again to turn off. The HI/LO Button This feature is available only when the optional vBox is HI/LO connected. -
Page 12: Using The Setup Menu
The Setup Menu will disappear by itself after a certain amount of time. This time can be set in both the 1201 and the 1202. The 1201 uses a line-based Setup Menu. When making 1201... - Page 13 1200 Series Display, Rev. A2 Using the Setup Menu — Page 9...
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Page 14: 1201 Setup Menu
1201 Setup Menu Brightness Adjusts the brightness of the displayed image itself, not the backlight. Brightness controls how dark the dark parts of the image appear. If this is turned too high, the display will become saturated and visual distortion will occur. - Page 15 Image adjust Used to adjust image-related parameters such as image posi- tion, size, and color/tint levels manually. Reset to RGB Default 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.
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Page 16: 1202 Setup Menu
1202 Setup Menu Brightness and Contrast These controls adjust the brightness and contrast of the actual LCD panel. Brightness, in this case, is different from the backlight adjustment. It adjusts how dark the dark parts of the image appear. The contrast adjusts the strength of the white part of the image. - Page 17 Rotation (Only When Viewing Video Input) Northstar does not recommend changing this setting. It rotates the image from landscape format to portrait format. This setting is only available when displaying video — it does not apply to the data input.
- Page 18 Picture-in-Picture (Only When Viewing Data Input) Picture-In-Picture (PIP) displays a small video window on top of the data display. Use this icon to turn PIP on and off or move the video picture around the screen. You can choose one of three sizes for the video picture: 1 is the smallest and 3 is the largest.
- Page 19 Language Menu. The three choices are English, Danish, 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.
- Page 20 Translucent or Opaque. Many users find it easier to read in the Opaque setting. OSD Rotate should always be set to Normal. Freeze. Northstar recommends not freezing the image. Zoom enables the zoom function on the image displayed. If the image has been zoomed, then you can use the Hori- zontal Pan and Vertical Pan to display the image.
- Page 21 1200 Series Display, Rev. A2 Using the Setup Menu — Page 17...
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Page 22: Connections
Connections Rear Panel Power Input (3-Pin Circular) vBox Connector (18-Pin Circular) The figure above shows the rear panel of the display. The Power Connector The power connector is a 3-pin circular connector located on the left side of the center panel. It provides power to the display. -
Page 23: The Vbox Connector
18-pin vBox connector. Use one or the other. 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. -
Page 24: Configurations
Configurations Without Optional vBox The simplest configuration involves a display 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. Ship's Power 10 - 36 VDC 50 - 60 Watts Data Source... -
Page 25: With Optional Vbox
With Optional vBox Ship's Power 10 - 36 VDC 50 - 60 Watts Data Source Computer, Black Box Marine Electronics, etc. Aux Data Source Computer, Black Box Marine Electronics, etc. The illustration above is an example of an installation with multiple video and data sources using a vBox to switch between them. -
Page 26: Installation
Installation In order to enjoy trouble-free installation and operation of your display, Northstar recommends that you use the services of a professional marine electronics installer. The installer should review and check off each applicable step in the Installation Checklist included in Appendix A (page 44) of this manual. -
Page 27: About Video And Vga Cables
About Video and VGA Cables Always use very high quality cables and connectors for connecting sources to your new display. Please read all the warnings below about wiring in general. NOTE: Use only high quality cables and connectors for all data and video cables. Substandard cables will deliver corresponding results on the screen such as ghosting. - Page 28 Checking the Contents of the Shipping Carton Open the shipping carton and check the contents. The following list should be found in the shipping container: Part Number 1201 or 1202 The 1201/1202 Display 1800-PK Parts Kit GD671 Warranty Registration Card...
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Page 29: Choosing A Mounting Location
Choosing a Mounting Location For best results, Northstar recommends flush-mounting the 1200 series display. This provides the cleanest, safest, and most profes- sional looking installation. Choose the mounting location carefully — before any drilling or cutting takes place. Be sure to consider access to the controls, wiring, etc. - Page 30 Flush Mount Allow at least 2½-inches of clearance behind the display for cables and connectors. The figure above illustrates the recommended flush mounting drilling dimensions and clearances. A full-size version of this flush-mount installation template (P/N GT1800) is included in the shipping carton with your display.
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Page 31: Connecting The Power Cable
Yoke Mount While not recommended, there are situations where yoke mounting is the only choice. For these situations, call Northstar Sales (see page 43) and request a complimentary Yoke Mounting Kit (P/N 601YOKE–IK). WARNING: Never yoke mount a 1200 Series Display overhead. -
Page 32: Other Connections
Other Connections Next, connect the video and data inputs. Be sure to cap unused connectors during installation. Use care in routing all video and data cables. The signals on these cables are relatively high speed, low magnitude signals and as such, are somewhat vulnerable to interference. Avoid routing them close to high energy or potentially noisy cables such as alternator cables, radar cables, transducer cables, etc. -
Page 33: Optional Vbox
Optional vBox If a vBox is part of your installation, consider where and how it will be mounted. Choosing a Mounting Location Here are a few helpful hints about where to mount the vBox. Consider the mounting location carefully — before any drilling or cutting takes place. -
Page 34: Vbox Connections
VBox Connections Connecting the vBox to the Display Connect the vBox to the display using the supplied four-foot cable. Note that this cable must be used as is. It can be neither shortened nor lengthened. WARNING: This cable is not compatible with any product other than the 1200 series display and the vBox. - Page 35 Connecting the vBox to Video Sources Run cables (see diagram on page 32) from video sources such as VCRs, DVDs, cameras, etc. to the vBox. These cables must be terminated with BNC male connectors. Plug the primary video signal into the vBox BNC connector marked VIDEO.
- Page 36 If you have only one data source and one video source, you can drive both AUX inputs from the DATA OUT and VIDEO OUT ports on the vBox as shown in the drawing below: 1202 If you have only three connections to your display, use one of the configurations shown below: To Display VIDEO...
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Page 37: Pip With The Vbox
having at least one connection to each of the primary and auxiliary connectors. The advantage of connecting the VIDEO OUT to AUX VIDEO is that you can then view your single video source as a PIP on top of either the DATA or AUX DATA image. Refer to the picture on the left above. - Page 38 images together. It cannot display a primary image with an auxiliary image. The illustration below summarizes this: VIDEO VIDEO DATA DATA The two examples on the left will work. The two on the right will not. Miscellaneous Wiring IR Repeater If you wish to control audio/video devices remotely, you can plug an infrared transmitter into the vBox (RJ45) connector marked IR REPEATER.
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Page 39: Installation Checklist
Installation Checklist Having completed the installation, follow the Installation Check- list found in Appendix A on page 44. Check off all the steps appropriate to your installation. Do not apply power to the display until you have completed the checklist. Once the checklist is complete, the installation is ready for testing. -
Page 40: Maintenance
Pressing tints the data image to a reddish hue, both in day 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. - Page 41 1200 Series Display, Rev. A2 Maintenance — Page 37...
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Picture doesn’t Check in the “Adjusting the Display” section look right below. Image is not For the 1201, check the image position in 1201 Centered on the the image adjust setup. See page 11. Screen For the 1202, see the Position icon in the 1202 Setup Menu on page 13. -
Page 43: Restoring Factory Defaults
Restoring Factory Defaults When troubleshooting problems, it is often useful to return to a known state. To do this on the 1201, use the Auto Setup menu 1201 function (see page 10) in the Setup Menu. On the 1202, use the Restore Factory Defaults line... -
Page 44: Service
Or, you can locate a local dealer by consulting our web site at: www.NorthstarNav.com If you cannot find a dealer, contact Northstar (see page 43) for a referral to a dealer in your area. When To Call For Service... - Page 45 Ship 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...
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Page 46: Limited Warranty Policy
Northstar’s facilities in Acton, Massachusetts. Performance of warranty work elsewhere will not be authorized, and Northstar will not pay for any charges for such work. Northstar will not be responsible for payment of any charges imposed by a Northstar dealer or other party for services requested by and/or performed for a unit’s owner in connec-... -
Page 47: Contacting Northstar
Be as complete and accurate as possible when describing the problem so that 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. -
Page 48: Appendix A - Installation Checklist
Appendix A — Installation Checklist After completing the installation instructions in this manual, use this checklist to ensure you’ve finished the major steps so that you’re up and running quickly (check the boxes when they’re finished, “X” the boxes that don’t apply): For Flush Mount Installations console hole is cut out (flush mount template included) there are no openings for water to find its way between the... - Page 49 Cable Types Video: high-quality 75 ohm cable used with molded male BNC locking connectors (you may need a BNC to RCA adaptor to connect to your video sources) VGA (data) cable: high-quality 75 ohm five-conductor, all five individually shielded, with overall outer shield, with molded high density 15-pin VGA 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...
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Page 50: Appendix B - Specifications
Temperature Humidity Temperature – Operating Temperature – Storage Signal Resolution / Format 1201 Input 1202 Input Video (1201 and 1202) Display Resolution (1201 and 1202) Optional vBox Inputs Outputs Page 46 — Appendix B — Specifications 10 – 36 VDC 50 –... - Page 51 1200 Series Display, Rev. A2 — Page 47...
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