AccuMap Sport
INSTALLATION AND
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Copyright © 1996 Eagle Electronics, Inc.
All rights reserved.
AccuMap Sport™ is a trademark of Eagle Electronics
Eagle™ is a registered trademark of Eagle Electronics
IMS SmartMap™ is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc.
W ARNING!
USE THIS MAPPING UNIT ONL Y AS AN AID TO NA VIGA TION. A CAREFUL NAVIGATOR NEVER RELIES ON ONLY ONE METHOD TO OBTAIN POSITION INFORMATION.
Never use this product while operating a vehicle.
The background map built into this unit is not intended for na vigation and
its accuracy has not been verified. This map is deriv ed from U .S. go vernment sources which rely on ground and aerial surveys and satellite data.
Since there can be inaccuracies in the data used to create the maps and
in the map’s resolution, plus position inaccuracies in the navigation system, use caution when using this product.
CAUTION
When showing navigation data to a position (w aypoint), this unit will show
the shortest, most direct path to the waypoint. It provides na vigation data
to the waypoint regardless of obstructions. Theref ore, the prudent navigator will not only take advantage of all a v ailable navigation tools when tra velling to a waypoint, but will also visually check to make certain a clear,
safe path to the w a ypoint is always available.
The storage temperature for y our unit is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees
Fahrenheit (-20 to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage temper atures
higher or lower than specified will cause the liquid crystal display to fail.
Neither this type of failure nor its consequences are covered by the warranty. F or more information, consult the f actory customer service department.
All features and specifications subject to change without notice.
All screens in this manual are simulated and were taken with an IMS
SmartMap™ loaded into one of the cartridge slots.
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INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................... 5
INSTALLATION.............................................................................................................. 7
BATTERY INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 7
EXTERNAL POWER..................................................................................................... 8
ANTENNA..................................................................................................................... 9
MAP CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION............................................................................... 10
REMOVING MAP CARTRIDGE.................................................................................... 11
KEYBOARD .................................................................................................................. 11
OPERA TION ................................................................................................................. 12
TURNING POWER ON................................................................................................. 12
MENUS ......................................................................................................................... 12
FINDING YOUR POSITION .......................................................................................... 12
POSITION/NA VIGATION DISPLAYS ............................................................................ 15
NAVIGATION SCREENS.............................................................................................. 16
MAPPING SCREENS ................................................................................................... 17
MAP CURSOR.............................................................................................................. 19
AUT OZOOM.................................................................................................................. 19
EARTH MAP OPTIONS ................................................................................................ 21
C-MAP OPTIONS ......................................................................................................... 21
PLOTTER OPTIONS .................................................................................................... 24
ICONS........................................................................................................................... 26
WINDOWS.................................................................................................................... 28
SA TELLITE INFORMATION SCREEN.......................................................................... 28
DUAL MAPPING........................................................................................................... 29
CLOCK.......................................................................................................................... 29
TIMERS ........................................................................................................................ 31
REPROGRAM BO XES ................................................................................................. 32
USER DAT ABASE (W AYPOINTS)................................................................................. 34
SAVING PRESENT POSITION AS A W AYPOINT (QUICK SAVE)............................... 34
SAVING CURSOR POSITION AS A W AYPOINT ......................................................... 34
SA VING PRESENT POSITION AS A WA YPOINT (SELECT WAYPOINT #) ................ 34
SA VING CURSOR POSITION AS A WAYPOINT (SELECT WAYPOINT #) ................. 35
EDIT WAYPOINT LA T/LON ........................................................................................... 35
WAYPOINT NAMES...................................................................................................... 36
WAYPOINT ICONS ....................................................................................................... 37
DELETE A WAYPOINT ................................................................................................. 3 7
MOVE A WAYPOINT..................................................................................................... 37
DIST ANCE BETWEEN W AYPOINTS ............................................................................ 38
USER WA YPOINT OPTIONS ....................................................................................... 39
ROUTES ....................................................................................................................... 39
SELECT WA YPOINTS - WA YPOINT LIST .................................................................... 40
SELECT WA YPOINTS - FROM MAP ............................................................................ 40
FINISHING THE ROUTE .............................................................................................. 41
FOLLOWING A ROUTE................................................................................................ 41
WAYPOINT DET AIL ...................................................................................................... 42
DELETE A ROUTE ....................................................................................................... 43
NAVIGATION................................................................................................................. 44
NAVIGA TE TO A WA YPOINT ........................................................................................ 44
NAVIGATE TO CURSOR POSITION ............................................................................ 44
NAVIGA TE TO A W AYPOINT USING THE MAP ........................................................... 45
CANCEL NAVIGATION ................................................................................................. 45
SYSTEM SETUP .......................................................................................................... 46
GPS CORRECTIONS................................................................................................... 46
TRACK HOLDING......................................................................................................... 46
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DATUM .......................................................................................................................... 47
PCF (POSITION CORRECTION F ACT O R).................................................................. 48
UNITS OF MEASURE .................................................................................................. 49
POSITION FORMA T ..................................................................................................... 49
NMEA/DGPS ................................................................................................................ 50
SERIAL COMMUNICA TION SETUP............................................................................. 53
RESET OPTIONS......................................................................................................... 53
SYSTEM INFO.............................................................................................................. 53
NAME INPUT................................................................................................................ 54
GPS SETUP ................................................................................................................. 54
GPS UPDATE RATE ..................................................................................................... 55
EXECUTE GPS SELF-TEST ........................................................................................ 55
EXECUTE GPS COLD START ..................................................................................... 55
ALARMS ....................................................................................................................... 56
MESSAGES.................................................................................................................. 57
BACKLIGHT.................................................................................................................. 58
CONTRAST .................................................................................................................. 58
SPEAKER ON/OFF ...................................................................................................... 58
SIMULATOR.................................................................................................................. 59
BA TTERIES................................................................................................................... 60
DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS ................................................................. 61
WINDOW BO XES ......................................................................................................... 61
WINDOW GROUPS...................................................................................................... 65
ACCUMAP SPOR T W ARRANTY.................................................................................. 67
UPS RETURN POLICY ................................................................................................ 68
ACCESSOR Y ORDERING INFORMA TION ................................................................. 69
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE - INTERNATIONAL .......................... INSIDE BACK COVER
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE - U.S.A. ONLY.................................................BACK COVER
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Congratulations!
You have purchased one of the finest handheld GPS receivers Eagle™
has ever made. With its large LCD screen, easy to use menus, and outstanding performance, we think y ou’ll be happy with y our AccuMap Sport™
for man y years. No other handheld GPS receiver on the market toda y has
the AccuMap’s combination of 5 channel receiv er , mapping cartridge capability, and programmab le screens in a w aterproof, handheld unit.
GPS works from satellites that transmit information to the world at very
high frequencies. One disadvantage to this frequency is that it’s “line-ofsight”. In other words, the signals don’t bounce around like your local
radio or television. If you don’t have a clear view of the sky, or if you’re
inside a metal boat dock or garag e, the unit probably won’t be able to pick
up the signals from the satellites. This is common among all GPS receivers. W e ha ve f ound that using this product inside a car or truck is usually
sufficiently close to the windows and windshield that it works well. However, there is an optional remote antenna bracket and cable that lets you
mount the removable antenna on top of the dash, in case it’s required.
Like most GPS receivers, your AccuMap Sport doesn’t have a compass
or any other navigation aid built into it. It relies solely on the signals from
the satellites to determine its position. Speed, direction of trav el, and distance are all calculated from position information. Therefore, in order f or it
to determine the direction you’re tra velling, you must be moving, and the
faster - the better . This is not to sa y the unit won’t work at walking speeds
- it will. But the faster you travel, the easier it is for the unit to determine
your direction.
Another factor that influences the GPS’ position and navigation capabilities is called selective availability or S/A. This is small errors purposefully
injected into the transmitted signal from the satellites. The government
does this to degrade the system’s accur acy to civilian and foreign users.
Even with S/A, GPS is the most accurate navigation system e v er invented
on such a large scale. The Government’s accuracy specification is 100
meters horizontally and 150 meters vertically 95% of the time. In other
words, the position shown on your AccuMap Spor t could be up to 100
meters in any direction from your actual position, and the altitude could
be plus or minus 150 meters from what’s shown on the screen, 95% of
the time.
There are two ways around the S/A problem. One is to have the government simply turn it off. In fact, there is gr owing pressure on them to do
that, but it’s not likely to happen anytime soon. The other method is to
purchase a DGPS receiver and connect it to your AccuMap Sport. A DGPS
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receiver (commonly called a beacon receiver), picks up correction signals broadcast from ground stations. The AccuMap Spor t takes these
corrections and applies them to the position and altitude screens, giving
you much better accuracy.
Even with S/A on, and without a DGPS receiver, your AccuMap Sport
gives you outstanding position and navigation information. Most people
are amazed when they actually use a GPS receiver and see what it does .
Please sit down with the unit and this manual and familiari ze yourself with
them before using the AccuMap Sport in the “real world”. A simulator is
built in, which lets you practice.
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INSTALLATION
The AccuMap Sport will operate from six AA batteries or from 6 to 35
volts DC. A cigarette lighter adapter is available to plug into car or boat’s
electrical system. The AccuMap Sport automatically switches to e xternal
power when it’ s plugged into the unit. If, for an y reason, the e xternal power
fails, the unit will automatically s witch to the batteries.
The AccuMap Sport does not require batteries when the external power
is in use, how ever the y make a good backup in case of power f ailure.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
For battery operation, the AccuMap Sport requires six AA batteries. We
recommend DuraCell® alkaline batteries, but other brands will work. You
can use lithium batteries which will last longer than alkaline batteries (but
cost more) or rechargeable ni-cad batteries (won’t last as long as standard alkalines). Rechargeable alkaline batteries such as RayOVac® Renewals® will also work.
Do not use heavy-duty batteries or any battery other than the ones listed
above. Do not mix different types of batteries. (For example, don’t use
both alkaline and ni-cad batteries at the same time.)
To install the batteries, first turn the AccuMap Sport so that it is facing y ou.
Now grasp the bottom part of the case and push it to the right until it
comes completely off the unit as shown below. The bottom part of the
case holds the batteries.
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Next, push the battery holder out the bottom of the battery cover as show n
below. Install each battery with the negative end (-) against the spring.
The positive end (+) of each battery should be firmly against the metal
plate. When all six batteries are installed, slide the battery holder into the
battery cover.
If the battery holder sticks when sliding into the battery cover, apply a thin
film of petroleum jelly to the “O” rings on the battery holder.
IMPORTANT!
There are arrows molded into the bottom of the battery cov er and battery
holder . Make certain the arrows are properly aligned! Otherwise, the battery holder won’t slide all the way into the cover and the battery pack
won’t slide onto the unit.
Slide the battery pack onto the unit and the AccuMap Sport is ready for
use.
EXTERNAL POWER
Instead of batteries , the AccuMap Sport can operate on 6 to 35 volts DC
from an external power source. To use external power, an adapter cable
must be purchased (model CA-1) that will plug into your vehicle’s cigarette lighter. To use this cable, simply plug one end into the connector on
the side of the AccuMap Sport and the other end into the cigarette lighter.
A rubber plug is supplied with your AccuMap Sport to cover the external
power jack on the side of the unit when it’s not in use.
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ANTENNA
The AccuMap Sport has a remov able antenna that folds o ver the display when the unit is not in use. To
open it, simply lift on an edge of the
antenna and raise it to the desired
height.
Two thumbscrews on the antenna’s
hinge let you adjust the tension on
the antenna. This helps keep the
antenna in the desired position. The
thumbscrews work in opposite directions. To tighten the r ight thumbscrew, rotate it
away
from the display. To tighten the left thumbscrew,
rotate it
toward
the display.
Caution - Always make certain the
left thumbwheel is tight when using
the AccuMap Sport. The connector
for the antenna is inside the left
thumbwheel. If it isn’t tight, a poor
connection can occur. This can prevent the unit from oper ating properly,
if at all.
LEFT
SCREW
RIGHT
SCREW
To remove the antenna, simply
loosen the thumbwheels until they
won’t turn. Carefully remo ve the antenna from the unit by pulling it
straight out. If you feel any resistance, make certain the
thumbwheels are at the end of their
trav el. Don’t force any parts!
You can see the antenna’s connector inside the left thumbwheel once it’s
removed from the unit. When reinstalling the antenna, align the left side of
the antenna first, then
slowly
thread the left thumbwheel until it engages
the connector. This will require two full turns of the thumbwheel. After
you’ve done this , thread the right side of the antenna by rotating the right
thumbwheel. Remember to rotate the right thumbwheel in the opposite
direction from the left. Tighten the thumbwheels to get the desired tension
on the antenna. Caution - do not overtighten the thumbwheels.
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MAP CARTRIDGE INSTALLATION
The AccuMap Sport uses IMS SmartMap™ and C-Map cartridges, all of
which are packaged in a cartridge housing specifically designed by and
for Eagle products.
The IMS cartridges contain digitized data of over 120,000 bodies of w ater.
Nearly all inland waterways-public and pri vate lak es, rivers, and streams ,
plus coastal United States waters up to 25 miles out are included. There
are also state and U.S . interstate highwa ys and routes. These inland mapping cartr idges cover the entire continental United States in 64 highly
detailed cartridges.
The C-Map cartridges cov er most of the world with detailed views of coastal
waters . Over 600 cartridges are available .
To install a cartridge into the AccuMap Sport,
turned off.
Never install or remo ve a cartridge with the unit turned on!
first make certain the unit is
You can damage your unit if you install or remo ve a cartridge with the unit
turned on. Next, pry the cover off the back of the unit. Place the cartridge
into either slot with it’s label facing you as shown below. Now slide the
cartridge towards the top of the AccuMap Sport until it stops. Replace the
cover and the cartridge is ready for use.
LEI IMS
TEXAS
EAST
LEI IMS
TEXAS
WEST
LEI IMS
TEXAS
EAST
LEI IMS
TEXAS
WEST
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REMOVING A CARTRIDGE
If you have difficulty removing a cartr idge, use the back cover as a removal tool. Simply press one side of the cover against the ridge on the
cartridge and gently push towards the bottom of the unit. Don’t use a
corner of the cover - it could damage it.
KEYBOARD
The keyboard has twelve keys. The arrow keys are tied to most of the
features, letting you easily move the mapping cursor, navigate through
the menus, make selections from menus, and other tasks.
MODE
MENU
Z-OUT Z-IN ENT PWR
WPT
EXIT
The WPT key lets you create, sav e, and recall waypoints and routes. Th e
MODE key switches the unit between the four major displays: windows,
position, navigation, and mapping. To select different features , or to modify
functions, press the MENU key. The Z-OUT and Z-IN keys z oom-out and
zoom-in your view on the mapping screen. The ENT and EXIT keys let
you enter or erase selections. The PWR key turns the AccuMap Sport on
and off.
Note: T o pre vent an accidental power shutdown, you m ust hold the PWR
key do wn for a few seconds in order to turn the unit off.
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OPERATION
Turning P o wer On
To tur n the AccuMap Sport on, simply
press the PWR key . A screen similar to the
one at right appears. Read the message
on the screen, then press the EXIT key to
erase it. The AccuMap Sport is now ready
for use.
MENUS
Most of the AccuMap’s adjustments and
features are found on “menus”. Pressing
the MENU key lets you view the menus.
Different menus items are added to the
basic list, depending on which mode (mapping, navigation, or windows) the unit is
in. This giv es you the f eatures that are specific to the mode you are in, but also has
items that are used on all modes.
Using the arrow k eys moves the b la ck box
to highlight different menus on the list. Pressing the right arrow key selects the menu.
To erase a menu, press the EXIT key.
Finding Y our Position
Cold Start
When the AccuMap Sport is turned on for the very first time, it doesn’t
know where it is, nor what the local time or date is. If you tell it your position, time, and date, the unit will take much less time to lock-on to the
satellites and give you a fix or position.
However, if you don’t want to push buttons at this time, that’s fine. The
AccuMap Sport will lock onto the satellites and give you a position without
any input from you. This is called a “cold-start” . It simply means that the
unit is searching without help for the satellites that are in orbit. A cold-start
can take up to 15 minutes to acquire enough satellite data to determine
your position, although it typically takes less time than that.
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Once the AccuMap Sport l ocks on to the satellites and finds your position, it stores the satellite data in its memory. The next time you use the
unit, it should take much less time to lock on.
To use your AccuMap Spor t, first take it outside, away from trees and
buildings. You need a clear view of the sky.
Open the antenna and adjust it so that it is
parallel with the ground. Press the PWR
key. Read the message on the screen,
then press the EXIT key to er ase the message. A screen similar to the one at r ight
appears.
This is Map 4. Your present position is
shown as a cross surrounded by a triangle.
As you wait f or the AccuMap Sport to find
your position, you’ll see numbers flashing
on the display. Anytime you see flashing
numbers, it means the AccuMap Sport does not have a position! Do not
rely on any data that is flashing! When the numbers stop flashing, the unit
has locked on to the satellites and the position is good.
That’s all you have to do to find your position.
The time display ma y not be correct when the
cold start method is used. See the initialization section for details on changing the time.
Finding Y our Position
Initialization
A cold-start as described above can take up
to 15 minutes to find your position. A faster
method is to initialize the AccuMap Sport
manually. To do this, first press the PWR key.
Next, read the messages on the screen and
press the EXIT key to erase them. Now press
the MENU key.
Press the up or down arrow k eys until the “GPS
SETUP” menu is highlighted as shown above
right. N ow press the right arrow ke y . The screen
shown at right appears.
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Using the down arrow key, highlight the “Initialize GPS Receiver” menu, then press the
right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears.
This is the GPS initialization screen. The position, altitude, time, and date the AccuMap Sport
is currently using to find the satellites is shown
at the bottom of this screen. Changing these
values to your local position and time will speed the position lock.
To change the position, press the r ight arrow
key while the “EDIT LAT/LON” box is highlighted. The screen shown at right appears.
If your latitude is south, press the up or down
arrow key to change it. If it is north, press the
right arrow key to mo ve the change box to the
first number in the latitude. Now press the up
arrow ke y to increase the number or the do wn
arrow key to decrease it. Once the first number in the latitude is set, press the right arrow key once to move to the
next number in the latitude.
Keep pressing the arrow keys until the latitude and longitude are set to
your local position. (Note: This position does not ha ve to be very accurate .
If you can get it within one degree of your actual position, that will be fine.)
When it’s set, press the ENT ke y. The AccuMap Sport accepts your entry
and returns to the GPS setup menu.
Now change the local time and date if they’re incorrect on this screen.
(Don’t worry about altitude.) When everything is acceptable, press the
EXIT key to return to a mode screen. The AccuMap Sport will instantly
use the data you entered to find the satellites in the sky. (The unit know s
which satellites will be available at the position, date, and time you entered. Therefore, it will only look for those satellites, making the search
time much shorter than a cold start which looks for all of the satellites until
it finds three.)
Once the AccuMap Sport finds and locks on to three satellites, it stops
flashing the numbers on the display. (Note: Altitude will still flash until the
unit locks on to the fourth satellite. It takes four satellites to determine
altitude.)
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IMPORTANT!
If the data shown in digital numbers on any screen is flashing, it means
that data is inv alid. DO NOT RELY ON ANY NUMBERS THA T ARE FLASHING! Usually, this happens when the AccuMap Sport has lost its lock on
the satellites. The data that is flashing was the last known when the unit
lost its navigational capability.
DO NO T NAVIGATE WITH THIS UNIT UNTIL THE DATA STOPS
FLASHING!
POSITION/NA VIGA TION DISPLAYS
The AccuMap Sport has navigation, mapping, and windows group modes.
These screens were designed to show data that is used most often. The
digital boxes on Nav 1 and Map 4 screens can be customized to show
data other than the ones chosen by the factory. See the “Reprogram Boxes” section for
more details.
The three default displays are shown below.
To change displays, simply press the MODE
key. A screen similar to the one at right appears. Now press the up or down arrow keys
to change modes. (The windows display is
shown as "Groups". For example, Group A is
the first windows group on the MODE menu.)
Press the right arrow key to see more screens on each mode. When the
desired screen appears, press the EXIT key to clear the menu.
Note: F or a list of ab bre viations used on the displa ys, see the bac k of this
manual.
NAVIGATION
(Nav 1)
MAPPING
(Map 1)
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WINDOWS
(Group A)
Navigation Screens
There are two na vigation screens. Na v screen number one shows a graphical view of your trip , the other screen sho ws all na vigation details in large
digital numbers.
Nav Screen #1
This screen is dominated by a compass rose.
Your track (direction of travel) is indicated by
an arrow pointing down toward the compass
rose at the top center of the screen. Tr ack is
also shown in the upper right corner of the display under the “TRK” label. In the example
screen shown at right, the track is 355°. The
line extending behind the arrow in the center
shows y our track history.
Your speed over ground or Ground Speed is shown at the bottom of this
screen. In this example, the ground speed is 21.3 miles per hour. The
screen looks like this when you’ re not na vigating to a waypoint. (See page 30 for information
on waypoint navigation.) If you navigate to a
wa ypoint, the screen looks like the one at right
and below.
The bearing to the destination waypoint is
shown in the upper left corner of the screen.
(The destination can be an airport, NDB, V OR,
intersection, or any user waypoint.) Bearing is
also shown by the large arrow pointing up to
the compass.
The numbers on either side of the airplane show the cross track error
range. In other words, (using the screen above as an example) if the arrow crosses the dark band on either side, you are .10 miles to the left or
right of the desired course.
A circle depicting your destination appears on
the screen as you approach the waypoint.
The digital boxes at the bottom of the screen
show (from left to right) your distance to go to
the destination (DIS), estimated time en route
(ETE), ground speed (GS), and course (CRS).
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Course (CRS) is the bearing from your starting location to your destination. (Remember, course has nothing to do with your present position,
except for y our starting location.) It’ s shown as a dotted line on the NAV 1
display. This is sho wn as a reminder so that if you de viate from y our original course, you can easily return to it. (A “course” is a proposed path ov er
the ground. A “track” is your actual path over ground.)
All of the digital boxes on this screen are programmable. See the “Programming” section for more information.
Nav Screen #2
The navigation screen shows navigation information in large digital numbers. To view this screen, press the MODE key, then press the up arrow
key until the black box surrounds the “NAV 1” label. Now press the right
arrow ke y. A screen similar to the one below appears. Press the EXIT k ey
to erase the mode menu.
This screen is composed of eight digital display boxes, showing your track (TRK), and
ground speed (GS). The other bo xes sho w navigation data when a waypoint is recalled, including bearing to the waypoint (BRG), velocity made good (VMG), distance to waypoint
(DIS), estimated time en route (ETE), local time
(CLOCK), and a CDI. The CDI is a course deviation indicator, sho wing y our distance to the
left or right of the desired course.
You can reprogram all of the digital boxes on the NAV 2 screen. See the
"Programming" section for more inf ormation.
Mapping
The AccuMap Sport has a ground map of the world built inside. This map
has the majority of its detail in southern Canada, the continental United
States and Hawaiian islands, the Car ibbean down to and including the
Virgin Islands, all the way down to the northern coast of Honduras. It’s displayed with or
without a map cartridge .
There are four different mapping screens a vailable. Map screen number 4 shows by default.
Your current position displays at the center of
the screen by a cross surrounded by a flashing diamond.
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MAP 1 MAP 2 MAP 3
MAP 4
To view the other mapping screens, press the MODE key. Press the up or
down arrow key to move the black box to the "MAP 1" label. Now press
the right arrow or left arrow ke y to select a different mapping screen. Maps
2, 3, and 4 (as shown abov e) have na vigation data displa y ed using digital
numbers. Press the EXIT key to erase the mode menu.
The digital displays on map 4 can be rearranged or changed to other
displays. See the “Reprogram Box es” section for more information.
As you move, the map slides past your present position, which always
remains at the center of the screen. The line extending from your position
shows the path y ou’ve taken.
Use the Z-OUT and Z-IN keys to enlarge or reduce the mapping area. If you have an IMS SmartMap™ cartridge installed, it’s detail typically begins showing when you zoom in to the 10 mile
range.
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Map Cursor
Pressing an arrow key while a map is on shows two dotted lines that
intersect at your present position. These dotted lines are called a “cursor”
and have a variety of uses.
CURSON OFF
CURSON ON
You can move the cursor around the displa y by pressing the arrow ke ys in
the direction you want it to move. This lets you view different areas of a
map, away from your present position. When it’s turned on, the zoom-in
and zoom-out ke ys work from the cursor’ s position - not the present position, so you can zoom in on any detail, anywhere while navigating.
The latitude/longitude of the cursor shows in the box at the top of the
screen whenever the cursor is activated.
The map cursor is also used to place and erase icons and waypoints.
AUTOZOOM
Generally, when you travel using a mapping receiver like the AccuMap
Sport, you spend some amount of time zooming in and out, looking at
detail or the whole route between the start and destination.
The AccuMap Sport has an autozoom feature that eliminates much of the
button pushing that competitive units force you to make. It works in conjunction with the navigation f eature . First you must recall a wa ypoint. (See
the waypoint section for more information on navigating to a waypoint.)
When you turn the autozoom mode on, the AccuMap Sport zooms in on
your present position. As you trav el towards the destination (recalled wa ypoint), the AccuMap Sport begins zooming out, showing more of your
course to the waypoint. After you cross the halfwa y point to your destination, the AccuMap Sport zooms in closer , one zoom range at a time, k eeping the destination on the screen. Nearly e very time it zooms in, you can
see more detail. This is a benefit for two reasons. Number one, y ou want
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to see more detail as you get closer to the destination, especially if you’v e
never been there before. Two, it takes a load (small, perhaps, but still
another thing to keep track of) while you’re occupied with other details.
The screens below show a slice of the progression of a trip on an area
lake. Screen number one is the start and is on the 1 mile range. Intermediate stages progressively zoom out, until y ou’ re at the midway point. The
AccuMap Sport then begins zooming in as you get closer to the destination.
To use the autozoom feature , first set the AccuMap Sport up to navigate
to a waypoint. (See the Navigation section for more details.) Next, simply
press the MENU key, then use the up or down arrow keys to highlight the
“AUTOZOOM OFF/ON” menu. Press the right arrow key to turn it on, the
left to turn it off.
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EARTH MAP OPTIONS
The earth map consists of the built-in background map of the world, plus any IMS SmartMap™ cartridge that is attached to the
AccuMap Sport. To change the Earth map options, first press the MENU key, then press the
up or down arrow keys until the Ear th Map
menu appears. Highlight it, then press the right
arrow ke y to select it. The screen sho wn at right
appears.
Te xt Labels
Use this menu to turn all names on the map (such as Grand Lake or
Arkansas River) off or on. The default is “on”. Press the left arrow key to
turn them off.
Map Boundaries
If you have a IMS SmartMap™ or a C-MAP
cartridge plugged into the back of the AccuMap
Sport, this feature will show the boundaries of
the cartr idge on the map. This lets you know
the exact area covered by your cartridge. This
example shows the boundaries of the Oklahoma - East IMS SmartMap cartridge. The default f or this feature is off . Press the right arrow
key on the “MAP BOUNDS” label to turn them
on.
Earth Map On/Off
You can turn the earth map completely off, clearing the screen of all ground
detail (including IMS SmartMap cartridge detail). To do this, highlight the
“EARTH MAP OFF/ON” label and press the left arrow key.
Icons On/Off
The AccuMap Sport has symbols that you can place at an y location. These
symbols can be turned off, if desired. To do so, move the b lac k box to the
“ICONS OFF/ON” label and press the left arrow key. See the “ICONS”
section in this manual for more information on the icon symbols.
Detail Cartridge
The AccuMap Sport has tw o cartr idge slots in its back. Either one can
hold a IMS SmartMap or C-MAP car tridge. When you install a C-MAP
cartridge, and wish to use it, switch the “Detail Cartridge” to the “C-MAP”
selection on this menu. This switches the bac kground map to the C-MAP
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background. To do this, simply highlight the “Detail Cartridge” label, then
press the right arrow key.
Fill With Gray
When the AccuMap Sport is first turned on, all water is filled with gray to
distinguish it from land, which is clear. (See below) To make the land fill
with gray and water remain clear, press the down arrow key until the “Fill
With Gray” menu is surrounded by the blac k box, then press the left arrow
key. Press the EXIT key to return to the mapping screen.
FILL WITH GRAY - LANDFILL WITH GRAY - WATE R
You'll generally want to fill water with g ray when y ou're using the AccuMap
Sport on land and fill land with gray when you're using it on the water.
Map Orientation
Normally , the AccuMap Sport shows the map with north always at the top
of the screen. This is the wa y most maps and charts are printed on paper .
This is fine if you’ re always tra velling due north. What you see to your left
corresponds to the left side of the map, to your right is shown on the right
side of the map, and so on.
However, if you travel any other direction, the map doesn’t line up with
your view of the world.
To correct this problem, the AccuMap Spor t has a track-up mode that
rotates the map as you turn. Thus, what you see on the left side of the
screen should always be to your left, and so on. It also has a course-up
mode that keeps the map at the same orientation as your initial bearing to
the waypoint.
In the example on the next page, we're travelling tow ards waypoint number 2. In the north-up view , the present position indicator appears to mov e
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TRACK-UPNORTH-UP
towards the upper right corner of the screen. In the track-up view, the
present position moves str aight towards the top of the display. A "N" shows
to help you see which direction is north when the track-up mode is on.
Remember, in the track-up mode, the screen rotates as you change direction. It always keeps your direction of travel (track) heading towards
the top of the screen.
In the course-up mode, the screen is locked
into your original bearing to the recalled waypoint, regardless of your track . (Note: the tr ackup and course-up modes do not work when
the unit is zoomed-in on a C-Map cartridge.)
To select the desired mode, first press the
MENU key, then highlight the “EARTH MAP
OPTIONS” label, then press the right arrow
key.press the up or down arrow keys to move
the bl ack box to the “UP ORIENT ATION”, then
COURSE-UP
press the right arrow key to select it. Press the EXIT key to return to the
mapping screen.
C-MAP OPTIONS
If you are using the AccuMap Sport with a C-Map cartridge, a new menu
appears on the main menu list. This is the “C-Map Options” m enu. Move
the black box to this menu item and press the
right arrow ke y. The screen at right appears.
These menu items let you turn the depth lines,
restriction areas, coastal features , and marine
navigation aids off or on. Highlight the desired
feature, then press the right or left arro w key to
change them. Press the EXIT key when y ou’re
finished.
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PLOTTER OPTIONS
Plot Trail
The line extending from your present position
is called a plot trail. The AccuMap Sport lets
you customize the plot trail with the following
menu items. All of the items on the Plotter Options menu affect the plot trail.
Plot Trail Flashing
Since there can be many lines on the mapping display, it’s helpful at to make the plot tr ail
flash. This makes it easier to see. To do this,
move the black bar to the “Plot Trail Flashing”
menu, then press the right arrow key. Press
the EXIT key to return to the map. Repeat the
abov e steps to turn the flashing off . Note: Plot
trail flashing’s default is on.
Set Visible Plot Trails
The plot trail can be turned off, if desired. To
turn it off, press the up or down arrow ke y until
the “Set Visib le Plot Tr ails” menu is surrounded
by the black box. Now press the right arrow
key. The screen at right appears.
Use the up or down arrow keys to select the
desired plot trail, then press the left or right
arrow k e y. Press the EXIT key to return to the
Plotter Options menu.
Clear Current Plot T rail
To erase the plot trail extending from your present position, move the
blac k box to the “Clear Current Plot Trail” menu, then press the right arrow
key. A message box appears, asking you if you really want to erase the
plot trail. Follow the directions on this message box. The AccuMap Sport
returns to the mapping screen after the message box clears.
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Save Current Plot Trail
Y ou can sa ve up to tw o plot trails in the AirMap’s
memory. It saves these trails even if power is
removed from the unit.
To save your current plot trail, highlight the
“Sav e Current Plot Trail” menu using the arrow
keys. Now press the right arrow k ey . The screen
at right appears.
You can save the plot tr ail as #1 or #2. Move the blac k box to the desired
plot trail number, then press the right arrow ke y. A message box appears
asking you if you really want to sa v e the trail. Follo w the instructions in this
box. The AccuMap Spor t retur ns to the mapping screen after the message box clears. Your plot trail is now stored in memory.
To view your saved plot trail, see the “Set Visible Plot Trails” section.
Set Plotter Update Criteria
The plotter places a dot on your trail as you
move. It deter mines when to place a dot depending on two things: time and distance. By
default, it places a dot every five seconds or
every .1 of a mile, whichever comes first.
To change the update, highlight the “Set Plotter Update Criteria” menu item, then press the
right arrow ke y. The screen at right appears.
T o limit the update to time only, or distance only,
press the left arrow key until the black box is on the desired setting.
Change the update rate by mo ving the blac k box to the “Plot Update Rate”
menu, then press the left or right arrow keys until the desired time appears.
The distance update is changed in the same manner. Move the black box
to the “Update Distance” men u, then press the left or right arrow keys until
the desired distance appears.
When you hav e e v erything on this menu adjusted to the desired settings,
press the EXIT key to enable them.
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ICONS
The AccuMap Sport has fifteen symbols or “icons” av ailable. These icons
can be placed anywhere on the mapping screens. These can be used to
mark fishing spots, boat ramps , rest stops, airports, or whatever . You can
place an icon at your present position, or at the cursor location.
Before you can view icons on the map, you
must first turn the icons on. T o do this, first press
the MENU key, then use the up or down arrow
keys to move the black box to the “ICON OPTIONS” box. Now press the right arrow key.
The screen shown at right appears. The black
box is on the “Icon Symbols” menu. Press the
right arrow key. This turns the icons on. Press
the EXIT key to erase this menu and return to
the mapping screen.
Place Icon - Present Position
To place an icon at your present position, simply press the ENT key. The screen shown at
right appears. Use the arro w ke ys to move the
black box to the desired icon. Now press the
ENT key. The mapping screen appears with
the icon you selected placed at your position
when you first pressed the ENT key, not your
present position.
MAP - BEFORE PLACING
ICON
MAP - AFTER PLACING
ICON
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Place Icon - Cursor Location
To place an icon at cursor's location, first use the arrow keys to mov e the
cursor to the position that you want to place the icon. Next, press the ENT
key. Now select the desired icon using the arro w k eys. When it's selected,
press the ENT key. The mapping screen reappears with the icon at the
cursor's location. Press the EXIT key to erase the cursor.
MOVE CURSOR TO
LOCATION
PRESS ENT, SELECT
ICON, PRESS ENT
PRESS EXIT TO ERASE
CURSOR
Erase Icons
To erase an icon from the screen, first press the MENU key, then select
the “Icon Options” menu as shown at the top of the previous page.
There are three methods used to erase icons from the screen. You can
delete all of the icons, regardless of their position on the displa y , delete all
of the icons of a certain type, or selectively erase individual icons.
To erase all of the icons, move the black box to the “Delete All Icons”
menu, then press the right arrow key. A message appears, asking you if
you want to delete all icons. Press the left arrow key to erase them. The
unit returns to the mapping screen with all icons deleted.
To remove only icons of a cer tain type, move the black box on the Icon
Options menu to the “Delete Icons By Type” label. Press the right arrow
key. The icon selection menu appears. Use the arrow keys to move the
black box to the icon style that you wish to erase. Press the ENT key
when you’re ready to erase the icons. A message appears, asking you if
you want to delete the icons of that type. Press the left arrow key to erase
them. The unit returns to the mapping screen with all icons of the type y ou
selected erased.
To remove only certain icons, move the black box on the Icon Options
menu to the “Delete Icons From Map” label. Press the right arrow key. The
unit returns to the mapping screen with the cursor centered on your present
position. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the icon on the map
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that you wish to erase. Press the ENT key when you’ re ready to erase the
icon. A message appears, asking y ou if you want to delete that icon. Press
the left arrow ke y to erase it. If you wish to delete another icon, move the
cursor over it and press the ENT key. When you’re finished, press the
EXIT key to erase the cursor.
WINDOWS
The windows feature gives you over 45 different displays that you can
arrange in 15 different groups. This lets you customize the unit to your
own situations.
To use the windows feature , press the MODE
key, then press the up or down arrow k eys until
the blac k box surrounds the “GROUP A” label
as shown below . Windo ws has 20 diff erent preprogrammed groups: A through T. Group “A” is
visible in the background when you switch to
the windows groups. To view each group , simply press the right or left arrow key while the
mode menu is showing. Each group shows in
the background as you press the arrow keys.
When you see the group you want to use, simply press the EXIT key to
erase the mode menu.
Special Windows
Although most of the windows used in the AccuMap Sport are self-explanatory, there are several windows that have special f eatures or can be
used in unique ways. The following section descr ibes these window s.
Satellite Information Screen (Group A)
This screen shows technical inf ormation about
the status of the GPS receiver. The receiver
has five channels. Data for each channel is
shown at the top of the display. The channels
are numbered one through five on the left side
of the screen. Every satellite in the constellation has a number assigned to it, called the
PRN. The TRK column shows a "T" if the channel is tracking the satellite , or a "S" if it is searching for it. ELV is the elevation of the satellite
above the hor izon; AZM is the azimuth, or direction from your location.
SNR is the signal-to-noise ratio. The higher the SNR, the better.
If you look at row one in the satellite info screen above, channel 1 is
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tracking satellite number 28. The satellite's elev ation is 25 degrees abov e
the horizon and it's location is 44 degrees . It's SNR is 44, which is good.
The FIX numbers in the lower left corner of the screen show the quality of
fix. If the FIX is 9, then it's the best you can get. A FIX of 1 is the w orst. The
DOPS display beneath the fix quality show you the "Dilution of Precision"
for the horizontal (HDOP), geometric (GDOP), position (PDOP), time
(TDOP), and vertical (VDOP). The GDOP is a combination of HDOP, VDOP,
and TDOP. The smaller the DOP's value, the better. The receiver selects
satellites based on the GDOP value, therefore, it always tries to use satellites that have good DOP values. These depend on the azimuth and
elev ation of the satellite, and any ground based obstructions.
Dual Mapping
The windows feature gives you the capability
to have more than one map on the display at
one time. F or example, group "M" sho wn at right
has two half-screen maps, side-by-side. Both
of these maps are completely independent of
each other. In other words, you can zoom in or
out, set options, and other functions on one
map, without affecting the other.
When you press the MENU , ZOOM IN or OUT,
or ENT keys, a message appears asking you
which display you w ant to aff ect. On the screen
shown at right, the menu key w as pressed. The
unit wants to know which map you want to
change. Press the left arro w key f or the left map,
the right arrow key for the right map. The main
menu then appears.
CLOCK
Whenever a clock is showing on a displa y , new
items appear in the list when you press the
MENU key. These items let you set the cloc k’s
time, set alarms, and change the unit of measure. The cloc k and timers can be used on windows, mapping, or the navigation mode .
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Clock Set
If the time shown on the clock displa y is not
your local time, change it using the “Clock
Set” function. To do this, press the MENU
key, then press the up or down arrow keys
until the black box is on the “Clock Set” label. Press the r ight arrow ke y . The screen at
right appears.
Using the right and left arrow keys, move
the blac k bo x to the first number in the time
that you want to change. Now press the up or down arrow keys until the
desired number shows. Continue until the time shown in the display is
correct, then press the ENT key. The unit returns to the navigation, mapping, or windows display with the new time showing.
Clock Hours
Normally , the time shows in the twelve hour f ormat (a.m./P.M..). To change
it to 24-hour format, press the MENU key, then select the “CLK HRS”
label. Now press the right arrow key to change it to 24, then press the
EXIT key.
Clock Alarm
You can set an alar m (that works just like
an alarm clock), by using the “Clock Alarm”
menu. To set this alar m, press the MENU
key, then move the black bo x to the “Clk Alm
Set” label. Press the right arrow key. A
screen similar to the one below appears.
Using the right and left arrow keys, move
the blac k bo x to the first number in the time
that you want to set. Now press the up or
down arrow keys until the desired number
shows. Continue until the time shown in the
display is correct, then press the ENT key. The unit returns to the navigation, mapping, or windows display.
To tur n the alar m on, press the MENU key, then select the “CLK ALM”
menu. Press the right arrow key. The alarm is now activated.
When the alarm goes off, an audible tone sounds along with a flashing
message on the screen. Press the EXIT key to turn the alarm off.
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Note: The AccuMap Sport must be on in order for the alarms to work. In
other words, if y ou set the alarm to go off at 7:00 a.m., then the AccuMap
Sport will have to be on at 7:00 a.m., also.
TIMERS
The AccuMap Sport has two timers built in. One is a countdown timer and
the other is a count-up timer. The countdown timer counts down from the
time you put in to zero. The count-up timer
starts at zero and counts up to the time you
entered.
To set either timer, first switch to a screen that
is showing the timer that you want to use. Ne xt,
press the MENU key, then move the b lack bo x
to the desired timer set menu. In this example,
we’re setting the countdown timer. Now press
the right arrow key. A screen similar to the one
below appears.
Using the right and left arrow keys, move the
black box to the first number in the time that
you want to set. (The time is in hours, minutes,
and seconds) Now press the up or down arrow ke ys until the desired number shows. Continue until the time shown in the display is correct, then press the ENT key. In this e xample,
the down timer is set for 10 minutes. The unit
returns to the navigation, mapping, or windows
display.
To star t the timer, press the MENU key, then
move the blac k b ox to the “Dn Timer STOP/
GO” label. Press the right arrow key to start
the timer. The timer continues counting until
you stop it. If you turn the up timer’s alarm on
(press the right arrow key when the b lac k box
is on the (Up ALM...Off/On label), it will sound
a tone when it reaches the time you entered in
the up timer set menu. Press the EXIT key to
silence the alarm.
You can reset either alar m to the time you originally set by pressing the
MENU key, then moving the black box to either the “Up Timer Reset” or
“DN Timer Reset” label, then press the right arrow key.
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REPROGRAM BO XES
The digital box es on the MAP 4 and NA V 1 screens can be reprogrammed.
The changes you make to the screen will remain in memory, even if all
power is remo ved from the unit. Y ou can, how e ver , return the boxes to the
factory settings from the “Preset Groups” item in the “System Setup” m enu.
To customize a screen, first switch to either MAP 4 or NAV 1, whichever
you w ant to customize. Next, press the MENU key, then press the up or
down arrow key until the “Reprogram Boxes” menu is surrounded by the
black box. Press the right arrow key. The screen shown as number two
appears as shown at the top of the next page.
The first window appears on this screen. A description of the window
appears in a box on this screen, also. If you wish to use it, simply press
the up arrow k ey. The unit flashes a message on the screen, telling you it’ s
adding the new window to the group. When it’s finished, it returns to the
box selection menu. You can now press the right or left arrow keys to
select the next box in the group.
When you’re filled the group with boxes, the unit will automatically save
your reprogrammed group .
If you’re finished selecting boxes
before
filling the group, press the EXIT
key. If you fill the group with boxes, the unit will automatically leave the
menu after the last box is selected.
To retur n the group to its factory default, see the “Preset Groups” in the
“System Setup” section.
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REPROGRAMMING A GROUP
1. 2.
SELECT “REPROGRAM
BOXES” FROM MAIN
MENU.
4. 5.
THE FIRST BOX IS PLACED
A T THE TO P. AFTER
MESSAGES ERASE
THEMSEL VES, YOU’RE
RETURNED TO THE BOX
SELECTION SCREEN
SHOWN IN STEP 2.
THE BOX SELECTION
SCREEN APPEARS.
PRESS THE RIGHT
ARROW KEY UNTIL THE
DESIRED BOX APPEARS.
WE CHOSE THIS WINDOW
AS THE SECOND ONE
FOR THIS GROUP. REPEAT
STEPS 2 AND 3 AGAIN.
3.
THIS IS THE FIRST
WINDOW THA T WE WANT
TO USE. PRESS THE UP
ARROW KEY TO SELECT
IT.
6.
“vOLTS” IS THE LAST BOX
CHOSEN FOR THIS
SCREEN.
7. 8.
THIS MESSAGE APPEARS
AFTER THE LAST BOX IS
SELECTED FOR THIS
SCREEN. IT A UTOMA TICALLY ERASES.
See the back of this
manual f or a complete
listing of all box options.
THE FINISHED SCREEN.
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USER WA YPOINT DA TABASE
The AccuMap Sport gives you the capability of creating your own database of locations, called “w aypoints”.. You can save your present position,
cursor position, or enter a latitude/longitude and save it as a waypoint.
The AccuMap Sport can store up to 250 waypoints.
Saving Y our Present Position as a Waypoint (Quick Save Method)
To save your present position, simply press the
WPT key twice. The AccuMap Sport puts y our current position into the first available waypoint number on the list. A message appears on the display
telling you the waypoint number it just used. This
also momentarily places you in the database men u
as shown at right. Anytime a database menu is
showing, simply press the WPT k ey once and the
unit will store your present position in the wa ypoint
list.
Every time you save a waypoint, the date and time are logged along with
the position data. An icon symbol is also automatically assigned to the
waypoint. You can edit the icon symbol, if you wish. See the ICONS section in this manual for more information.
Saving The Cursor Position as a Waypoint
When the cursor is showing on the map and you
press the WPT k ey twice , the AccuMap Sport puts
the
cursor’ s
position into the first available waypoint number. A message appears on the display
telling you the waypoint number it just used. This
also places you in the waypoint menu as shown
below. W ait a f ew seconds and the menu will clear
automatically or press the EXIT key to erase the
wa ypoint menu.
Saving Your Present Position as a Wa ypoint
(Select Number Method)
The method shown above doesn’t let you choose
the waypoint number. You can pick the waypoint
number , then save y our present position. To do this,
first select the USER WPTs menu.
Now press the down arrow key once. This is the
wa ypoint number selection menu. Press the left or
right arrow keys until the wa ypoint number appears
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that you wish to store your present position. In this example, we’re going
to store a position as waypoint number 6.
Now press the do wn arrow key until the black box
is on the “NEXT PAGE” label. Press the right arro w
key. The screen shown at right appears . This is the
second waypoint menu page.
The “Save Position As” label is highlighted at the
top of the list on this page. When you’re at the location you wish to save, press the right arro w key.
This saves your present position under the waypoint number you selected on the first page.
Saving Cur sor Position as a Waypoint
(Select Number Method)
To save the cursor position under a specific waypoint number, first position the cursor at the desired position. Then follow the previous instructions for saving y our present position as a waypoint using the select number method. Remember, the method of saving your present position and
the cursor’s position is identical.
Edit Lat/Lon
The AccuMap Sport lets you enter any latitude/
longitude using the keyboard and sa ve it under any
waypoint number, from 1 to 250. You can also
change any waypoint’ s position using this method.
To do this, first select the waypoint number. When
you select the USER WPTs menu, the AccuMap
Sport places you at the last-used waypoint number. If yo u want to sa ve the location under a diff erent waypoint number, press the down arrow key
until the black box is on the “WPT #” label. Now press the left or right
arrow keys until the desired waypoint number appears. In this example,
we mov ed it to wa ypoint number twelv e.
When the desired waypoint number is showing,
press the down arrow k ey to move the b lack box to
the “EDIT LAT/LON” label, then press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. T o enter the latitude, simply move the black box using
the right and left arrow keys, then press the up or
down arrow keys until the desired n umber appears.
If you make a mistake, simply move the blac k box
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back to the number you need to change, and
change it. If you want to change the entire latitude
number, press the WPT key to erase it and start
over. To exit completely out of this screen without
saving the position, press the EXIT key.
When the latitude is the way you want it, press the
right arrow key to move the blac k box to the longitude. N ow enter the longitude .
When you ’re ready to sav e this position and return to the wa ypoint screen,
press the ENT key. The location you entered shows at the bottom of the
screen under the waypoint number you selected.
W AYPOINT NAMES
The AccuMap Sport lets you assign a name to each
wa ypoint. The name can have up to twe lve characters. To name a w aypoint, first select the waypoint
number that you wish to name. (Note: A user w aypoint must have a position stored before you can
name it.) Now move the black box to the “EDIT
NAME” label and press the right arrow k ey . A screen
similar to the one at right appears.
Press the up or down arrow keys to select the first letter in the name.
Press the right arrow key to mov e the blac k bo x to the ne xt position in the
name. Repeat this sequence until you’ve entered all of the letters in the
waypoint name. Press the ENT key to accept this name, the WPT key to
erase all characters in the name, or the EXIT key to leave this screen
without saving any changes.
Tip: Y ou can select wa ypoints b y name instead of by number. Simply press
the right arrow key while the black box is on the “Name” portion of the
waypoint men u, then press the up or down arrow keys until the desired
wa ypoint name appears.
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WAYPOINT ICONS
When you sa ve a wa ypoint, the AccuMap Sport automatically assigns an
icon to it. If you wish to change it to a different icon, first go to the user
waypoint menu, select the waypoint you want to change, then press the
down arro w ke y until the black bo x is on the “EDIT
ICON” label. Now press the right arrow key. The
screen shown at right appears.
Press the arrow keys to move the b lack box to the
desired icon, then press the ENT key to assign it
to your waypoint. The unit returns to the waypoint
screen with the icon you selected assigned to the
wa ypoint.
Delete a Waypoint
To remove all information from a waypoint, first
select the waypoint number on the wa ypoint menu’ s
first page that you wish to delete. Next, press the
down arrow key until the black bo x is on the “N ext
Page” label. Press the right arrow key. Now press
the down arrow key until the black box is on the
“Delete A Waypoint” label. Press the right arrow
key. A message appears, asking you if you really
want to delete the selected wa ypoint. If you choose
yes, all information in the selected waypoint will be deleted. The unit returns to the second waypoint menu page. You can make other waypoint
selections or press the EXIT to erase this menu.
Move a Waypoint
You can move all infor mation from one waypoint
number to another. In this example, we’ll move all
of the information in waypoint number one to wa ypoint number 10. To do this, go to the second user
waypoint menu page . Now press the down arrow
key until the black box surrounds the “Move A
Waypoint” label. Press the right arrow key. The
screen shown at right appears. The black box is
resting on the “Select From” label. Now press the
down arrow key to move the black box to either the name or waypoint
number labels. You can select a w a ypoint to be moved by name or number. In this example, it’s already on waypoint number one.
Once you have the desired waypoint showing on the screen that you’re
going to be moving the information FROM, then you need to choose the
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waypoint number that you’re going to move that
information TO. Move the black box back to the
“Select” label at the top of the screen, then press
the right arrow key to select “TO”. No w choose the
waypoint number that you wish to move the information to. In this example, we selected waypoint
number 10.
When everything on this screen is correct, press
the WPT key . In this e xample, the name, icon, and
position were moved from waypoint number 1 to
wa ypoint number 10. Press the EXIT key to erase
this screen when you’ re finished.
Distance Between Waypoints
The AccuMap Sport can easily give you the distance between two user waypoints. T o do this , first
press the WPT key, select the User Waypoints
menu, then move the b lac k bo x to the “Ne x t Page”
label and press the right arrow key. Now mov e the
black box to the “Dist Between WPTS” label and
press the right arrow key. The screen at right appears.
The blac k bo x is resting on the “Select WPT A” label. Now press the down
arrow key to move the black box to either the name or waypoint number
labels. You can select a waypoint by name or number. In this e xample, we
used the number method and we’re going to measure the distance between waypoint numbers three and four.
Once you have the first waypoint showing on the
screen, then you need to choose the other waypoint that you’ re going to measure. Move the bl ack
box b ack to the “Select” label at the top of the
screen, then press the right arrow key to select
“B”. N ow choose the w a ypoint that y ou wish measure. The distance and bearing from the first waypoint “A” to the second waypoint “B” shows at the
bottom of the screen. You can select more waypoints to measure at this
time or press the EXIT key to erase this screen.
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USER W A YPOINT OPTIONS
You can customize the wa y a user waypoint shows
on the AirMap’s mapping screens. To do this, first
press the MENU key, then press the up or down
arrow ke ys until the b lac k bo x is on the “User WPT
Options” label, then press the right arro w key. T he
screen shown at right appears.
You can tur n all of the user waypoints on or off
(Wa ypoints), an icon (Wa ypoint Symbols), it’s name
(Waypoint Names), or it’s number (Waypoint Numbers). Press the up or
down arrow keys to move the black box to the desired menu, then press
the right arrow key to turn it on. Press the EXIT key to erase this menu.
ROUTES
You can connect several user waypoints together to form a route. When
you recall the route, the AccuMap Sport will show you navigation inf ormation to the first waypoint in the route, then when you reach that waypoint,
it switches to the next waypoint, and so on until you reach the last waypoint in the route.
To create a route, first press the MENU key, highlight the “ROUTES” label, and press the right arrow key. The screen shown at right appears. The
“ROUTE PLANNING” label is highlighted. Now
press the right arrow k ey. The screen sho wn below
appears.
This unit can store up to twenty different routes.
Route number one shows on this page. If you wish
to create a route using a different number, simply
press the left or right arrow keys until the desired
route number appears. In this example, however,
we’ll use route number one.
Beneath the route number is the route name menu. If you wish to name
the route, move the black box to the “NAME” field, then press the right
arrow ke y. Use the arrow k eys to name the route , then press the ENT k e y
when you’re finished.
Now mov e the black box to the top of the stack of g ra y boxes at the bottom
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of this screen as shown at right. This is the list of
waypoints used in your route. To select the first
wa ypoint in the route, press the right arrow key. A
new menu appears as shown below.
You can place a waypoint using the waypoint list
or from locations on the map, or both. For the first
waypoint, w e’ll use the “Insert From WPTS” method.
With the black box on this menu, press the right
arrow key. A screen similar to the one below appears.
Select Waypoints - Waypoint list
Select the first waypoint either by using the waypoint name or waypoint number menus. As you
move through the list of sav ed waypoints , their date
and time saved, icon, position, distance and bearing from your present position show at the bottom
of the screen. When the desired w aypoint appears
that you want to use as the first waypoint on the
route, move the black box to the “Add WPT To
Route” label, then press the right arrow key. The
unit returns to the route planning screen with this
waypoint placed in the first location on the list as
shown at right.
Select Waypoints - Fr om Map
To add a position from the map to the route’s list of w aypoints, first move
the blac k box to the position on the list of waypoints that you want to add
the position. On the example screen on the next page, we simply moved
the blac k box to the second position on the list. Next, press the right arrow
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key. Now move the black box to the “Inser t From
Map” label and press the right arrow key. The unit
returns to the mapping screen with the cursor on.
(See below.)
Move the cursor (using the arro w keys) until it’ s on
the exact location that y ou want to add to the route
list. When it’s there, press the ENT ke y.
As you move the cursor, a line moves with it as
shown in the screen below. This line shows you
the path from the last waypoint on the list. Y ou can
continue to save wa ypoints on the map b y m oving
the cursor and pressing the ENT key to save the
location. When y ou’ re done , a line connects all the
waypoints on the route , graphically sho wing y ou a
diagram of your route. When you’re finished saving locations, press the EXIT key. The unit return s
to the route planning menu. (Note: The screen at
right has been modified to make it easier to see
the route line and cursor.)
The locations you saved for your route from the map have not only been
added to the route list, but have also been added to the waypoint list.
Finishing the Route
When you’ve selected all of the waypoints for the route, simply press the
EXIT key. Your route is saved in memory.
Following a Route
T o follow a route, first recall it b y pressing the MENU
key, highlighting the “ROUTES” label, then highlighting the “R UN ROUTE” label and press the right
arrow k e y. The screen shown at right appears.
The black box is on the “Route # 01” label. If this
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isn’t the route you want to use, press the right or
left arrow keys to switch to another one. Before
starting the route, you’ll need to decide if you want
to start at the beginning and travel f orward or start
at the last waypoint in the route and travel backwards (re verse) to the first waypoint. The default is
forward.
Once you determine which direction in the route
you want to go, you’ll need to determine the first
waypoint in the list yo u want to start the route. Usually, it’s the first waypoint, however the AccuMap
Sport gives you sever al options. The default starting waypoint is the one closest to your present position. This is the “AUTO” selection in the “START
AT” label. You can start at any wa ypoint in the route
by moving the black box to the “START AT” label,
then pressing the left or right arrow ke ys to change
the starting waypoint number. As you change the
number, the “ START” label moves down the list of
wa ypoints in the low er half of the screen.
When you have everything on this screen set as
desired, press the ENT key to start the AccuMap
Sport navigating to the first waypoint on the route.
As you travel to the first waypoint, the unit shows navigation data to the
waypoint. When enter the radius set by the arrival alarm, the AccuMap
Sport automatically switches to the next waypoint on the list, showing
navigation data to that wa ypoint, and so on until the last waypoint on the
route list has been reached. (Note: The arri val alarm does not have to be
turned on in order to use the route feature .)
Wa ypoint Detail
To view the position, bearing, distance, and other
information about a waypoint sa ved in a route, first
select the route from the “Route Planning” or “Run
Route” men us, then move the b lack bo x to the desired waypoint. No w press the right arrow k ey . The
screen shown at right appears. Mov e the blac k box
to the “Detail” label and press the right arrow key.
The screen at the top of the next page appears.
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This screen shows the waypoint’s name, number
creation time and date, icon, position, distance, and
bearing from your present position. When you’re
finished viewing this information, press the EXIT
key to erase it.
Delete a Route
To erase a route from the AccuMap Sport’s™
memory, first press the WPT key, then go to the
Route Planning menu on the second user waypoint page. Switch to the route number you wish to
erase, then move the black box to the “Delete
Route” label. Press the right arrow ke y to delete it.
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NAVIGATION
Navigate T o a W aypoint
The AccuMap Sport makes it easy to navigate to
any user waypoint in two simple steps. First, select the destination from the database, then press
the key next to the “NAV GO T O ...” label. The unit
immediately shows navigation information to the
selected location.
In this example, we recalled waypoint number 4.
It’s 4.12 miles away from our present position on a bearing of 39° magnetic, which is roughly north-northeast.
MAP 1 NAV 1 GROUP F
The mapping, navigation, and windows screens above sho w samples of
the AccuMap Sport’s three modes. All three are showing na vigation data
to the same waypoint from the same location. Simply press the MODE
key to switch between these screens.
Navigating to a cursor location
The AccuMap Sport lets you navigation to a location without storing it in
the waypoint database by using the map and cursor. T o do this, first s witch
to any map screen. Map number 1 shown at the top of the next page is
used in this example.
Now move the map cursor to the location that you want to navigate to.
Next, press the MENU key. A new menu appears on the list: “Go To Cursor”. Press the right arrow k ey. The AccuMap Sport shows nav data to the
cursor location.
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MOVE CURSOR
TO LOCATION
PRESS MENU KEY,
THEN PRESS RIGHT
ARROW KEY
NAVIGATING TO
CURSOR LOCATION
Navigating to a Waypoint using the Map
The unique “birds-eye” view used by the mapping screen gives you an
easy way to navigate to a waypoint. On the map
screen shown at right, the diamond with a cross in
it is your present position. The bo x with the “S” in it
was your starting location when you recalled the
waypoint. The dotted line is called a track line and
is the shortest path from the star ting location to
the destination. The “D” is the destination, which
can be a waypoint or cursor location. If you follow
the track line, you’ll reach the destination, covering the shortest distance in the least time.
CAUTION!
The AccuMap Sport does NOT tak e land f eatures , altitudes , restricted
or prohibited areas, or any other feature into account when it projects
the track line on the screen. Therefore, you must use care when navigating on the track line and av oid any object that ma y be in your path to
the destination.
CANCEL NAVIGATION
The AccuMap Sport continues to navigate to a recalled waypoint, the last
waypoint in a route , or the cursor position until you stop it.
To stop the navigation function, press the MENU
key, then press the up or down arrow k eys until the
“Cancel Navigation” label is highlighted. Press the
right arrow key. The unit stops showing navigation
information.
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SYSTEM SETUP
The AccuMap Sport has several menus and
commands listed under the “System Setup” label on the main menu. To use these, press the
MENU key, then press the up or down arrow
keys until the black box is ont he “System
Setup” label. Press the right arrow key. The
screen shown at right appears.
GPS CORRECTIONS
The AccuMap Sport has several features on this
menu that let you customiz e its mapping and position functions.
TRACK HOLDING
Your AccuMap Spor t has a special feature called
"Track Holding" that prevents the unit from showing random numbers on the navigation screens when you're travelling
less than 3 miles per hour. These random n umbers are mostly caused by
S/A (Selective Av ailability). S/A is r andom errors introduced into the GPS
satellite network by the go vernment to degrade the system's accuracy to
the general public. The error can be as bad as 100 meters and 5 m.p .h.,
which is within the government's GPS specifications. You can see this
happening when you're standing still with the track holding feature turned
off. With it turned off, your present position will move on the map even
though you’ re standing still.
The track holding feature works by locking the track at the last known
direction when you slow below three miles per hour. Above three miles
per hour, the track holding feature is disabled. This feature is automatically activated when the unit is turned on for the first time or after you
preset it.
You'll see the unit's track "loc kup" when you slow below 3 miles per hour.
If you have the unit in the "track-up" mode, the map will also lock in the
last known track direction. When you resume speed, all features operate
normally.
When you’ re stopped at a traffic light, the track holding f eature is useful to
prevent the anno ying random numbers from appearing on the display while
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you're stopped. This also prevents the unit from rotating the map in all
directions when it's in the "track-up" mode.
Howev er , if you're using the AccuMap Sport when hiking, horseback riding,
or other typically slow-speed activities,
turn the track holding feature off .
This allows the unit to show changes in y our direction of travel that might
not appear while you're moving slowly.
To turn the trac k holding feature off, press the MENU key, then press the
up or down arrow keys until the “System Setup” menu appears , then press
the right arrow key on the "GPS Corrections" label. The screen shown on
the previous page appears. The track holding menu is at the top of this
screen. Press the left arrow ke y to turn the track holding feature off . Press
the EXIT key to erase this menu.
DATUM
Maps and charts are based on a survey of the area that’s covered b y the
map or chart. These surv eys are called “Datums”. Maps that are created
using different datums will show the same latitude/longitude in slightly
different locations .
All datums are named. The GPS system is based on the WGS-84 datum,
which covers the entire world. Other datums may also cover the entire
world, or just a small portion. By default, the AccuMap Sport shows your
position on the map using the WGS-84 datum. Ho wev er , it can show y our
position using one of 99 different datums.
To change the datum, move the black box on the
“GPS Corrections” menu to the “Select Datum”
label. Press the right arrow key. A screen similar to
the one at right appears.
The black box is resting on the WGS-84 label. To
change it, simply press the up or down arrow k eys
until the black box is on the desired datum, then
press the ENT key. This selects the datum and
erases the select datum menu. The AccuMap Sport is now using the datum you selected.
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PCF (Position Correction Factor)
Another method used to make your displa y match a chart or map is called
“PCF” or Position Correction Factor. This unit gives you the capability to
move or offset the position shown on the display to match one on the
chart. The unit will add this offset to all position and navigation displays at
all times.
Remember, the position error on any radio navigation system is very dynamic and the PCF offset should never be used in an attempt to cancel
the error .
In general terms, PCF should only be used if your map indicates what the
possible error is. PCF should always be reset to zero when you’re
finished with the chart.
For example, suppose you are stopped at a location that is accurately
marked on a chart. Your unit shows a longitude position that is .244 minutes east of the one on the chart and .047 minutes north latitude. Using
the PCF feature, y ou can make the AccuMap Sport match the chart you’ re
using. If you move, the unit will continuously add the change to all position, navigation, and mapping displa ys. This makes it more closely match
the datum used by the chart. F or this reason, y ou should be careful when
entering the PCF offset. It’s saved in memory and doesn’t change when
the unit is turned off. Howeve r, resetting the unit does erase the PCF
offset.
To set the PCF offset, move the black box on the
“GPS Corrections” menu to the “Set Position Correction F actor” label and press the right arro w ke y.
The screen shown at right appears.
Now enter the correction for your location. Remember, this is the difference between the location
shown on the present position display and the position shown on the chart. In this example, we entered 0 degrees, 0.047 minutes north latitude and
0 degrees, 0.244 minutes east longitude. That is
the difference between the present position sho wn
by the AccuMap Sport and the one on our chart.
After you’v e entered the latitude/longitude correction, press the ENT key to accept it. The AccuMap
Sport returns to the navigation or mapping screens
with the correction factor applied.
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Units of Measure
The AccuMap Sport can show its data in many
different formats. For example, distance can be
display ed in statute miles (MI), nautical miles (NM),
or kilometers (KM).
The follo wing can be changed on the Units of Measure menu: (Defaults shown in bold)
Distance .................. miles, nautical miles, kilometers
Speed...................... miles per hour, knots, kilometers per hour
Bearing.................... magnetic, true
Altitude .................... feet, meters
Clock.......................12-hour (a.m.-p.m.), 24 hour
Position Forma t ....... degrees, minutes, and thousands of a min ute
degrees, min utes, seconds
UTM
To change a unit of measure, first select the “Units
of Measure” from the “System Setup” menu. The
screen shown at the top of the next page
appears.setting on this menu, move the b lac k box
to the desired selection, then press the left or right
arrow key. You can change one or all of the settings on this page. When you’ re finished, press the
EXIT key.
Note: See the following on the position format and UTM’s.
Position Format
To change the position format, move the black box to the “Position Format” label on the Units of Measure menu, then press the right arrow key.
A screen similar to the one below appears.
The AccuMap Sport can show the position in degrees, minutes, and hundredths of a minute (36
28.700') or degrees, minutes , and seconds (36 28'
40.9". It can also show position in UTM’s or Universal T ransverse Mercator projection.
UTM’s are marked on USGS topographic charts.
This system divides the Earth into 60 zones, each
approximately 6 degrees wide in longitude. Their
unit of measure is in meters. For example, 15 N means that the position
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shown to the right of the “N” is in grid 15, and it’s north of the equator.
Press the up or down arrow keys to highlight the desired position format.
Press the EXIT key to both select the format and erase the position format menu.
NMEA / DGPS
The AccuMap Sport transmits data through the data port in the back of
the unit using NMEA 0183 format, v ersion 1.5 or 2.0. This data is used by
other electronic devices such as marine autopilots for position and steering information.
DGPS on the other hand, is a data input. DGPS is an acronym for Differential Global P ositioning System. Currently, it relies on a system of groundbased transmitters that send correction signals to small DGPS receivers .
These receivers connect to the AccuMap Sport through the data port.
DGPS gives you more accurate positions than is otherwise possible .
See the sample wiring diagrams on the next page f or general wiring procedures. You’ll need a NDC-1 adapter cable for your AccuMap Sport’s
data port. Read y our other product’ s owner’s man ual for more wiring inf ormation.
(Note: Connecting power to the AccuMap Sport through the NDC cable
as shown in the diagrams is optional. However, the shield wire must still
be connected to ground.)
Once the cables are wired, turn the AccuMap Sport on, press the menu
key, and select NMEA / DGPS from the System Setup menu. A screen
similar to the one below appears.
NMEA 0183 OUTPUT
To tur n the NMEA output on, move the black box
to the “NMEA 0183 OUTPUT” menu, then press
the right arrow key. If your other equipment w orks,
then no setup will need to be performed. If your
other equipment doesn’t recognize the NMEA data
being sent by the AccuMap Sport and the wiring is
correct, then you may need to change the NMEA
or the serial communication settings.
Configure NMEA Output
Press the down arrow k e y until the blac k b ox is on the “Configure NMEA
Output” menu, then press the right arrow k ey. A screen similar to the one
at the top of the next page appears.
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NMEA 0183 Version
There are two versions of the NMEA data, 1.5 and
2.0. If y our other equipment requires 2.0, press the
right arrow key to select it.
GLL Sentences - RMC/RMB Sentences - APB
Sentences
Some equipment requires different sentence. Th e
AccuMap Sport’s™ default setting for these sentences is on. In other words , it automatically sends these sentences when
NMEA is turned on. To tur n any of these off, move the black box to the
desired menu and press the left arrow key. Press the EXIT key when
everything on this screen is the way you want it.
DGPS
The AccuMap Sport will recognize Starlink® and
Magnavox® DGPS receivers. If y ou have either one
of these receivers, simply move the black box on
the NMEA / DGPS menu to the “Starlink DGPS” or
“Magnavox DGPS” m enus and press the right arrow key to turn it on. (Note: If you hav e a Magna vox
DGPS receiver connected, the AccuMap Sport
can’t send NMEA data.) With the exception of serial communications, typically no other setup needs to be made with these
receivers.
If you have any other Magnavox or Starlink compatible DGPS receiv er connected to the AccuMap
Sport, y ou may need to change the settings. To do
this, move the black box to the “Configure DGPS
Beacon Receiver” label and press the right arrow
key. A screen similar to the one at right appears.
These menus select the beacon receiver’s frequency and bit rate (in bits per second). If you are
using a Starlink receiver, turning the auto mode on causes the AccuMap
Sport to auto-detect the frequency and bit rate.
To change one of these settings, simply move the black bo x to the menu
item you wish to change, then press the right or left arrow key until the
desired number appears. Press the EXIT key when you’re finished.
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NDC-1 TO ACCUMAP SPORT
AIRMAP’S
WIRES
WHITE WIRE
RED WIRE
TO +12V
SHIELD WIRE
GROUND WIRES
OTHER DEVICE’S
WIRES
OTHER
DEVICE’S
RECEIVE
DA T A WIRE
OTHER
DEVICE
ACCUMAP SPORT TRANS-
MITTING NMEA DATA
TO
ANOTHER DEVICE
POWER
(IF NEEDED)
NDC-1 TO ACCUMAP SPORT
AIRMAP’S
WIRES
DGPS
RECEIVER’S
TRANSMIT
DA T A WIRE
GREEN WIRE
WHITE WIRE
RED WIRE
TO +12V
SHIELD WIRE
GROUND WIRES
DGPS
RECEIVER’S
RECEIVE DATA
WIRE
(IF NEEDED)
DGPS
RECEIVER
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ACCUMAP SPORT
RECEIVING DATA
A DGPS RECEIVER
(IF NEEDED)
FROM
POWER
SERIAL COMMUNICATIONS SETUP
To set the data por t, move the black box to the
“Serial Com Setup” on the System Setup menu.
Press the right arrow key. The screen shown at
right appears.
Check your DGPS receiv er’s manual f or the proper
data settings. Move the b lack bo x to the menu item
you need to change. Press the left or right arrow
keys to change them. The serial port defaults are
4800 baud, no parity, and 8 data bits. Press the EXIT key to erase this
menu.
RESET OPTIONS
To return the AccuMap Sport to its original factory settings, press the up
or down arro w ke ys until the “Preset Options” menu on the System Setup
screen is surrounded by the black box. Now press the right arrow key. A
message appears, asking if you want to restore
the original options. Press the left arrow ke y if y ou
do, the right arrow key to quit.
If you restore the unit to the factory settings, all
options such as battery level and delay, contrast,
alarms , and other system choices are returned to
their default values . Howev er , no wa ypoints, routes,
or icons are erased.
RESET GROUPS
To return all groups to their factory defaults, press the up or down arrow
keys until the blac k box is on the “PRESET GROUPS” label on the System Setup menu. Finally, press the right arrow key. All windows groups
are now reset to their factory settings, including the digital boxes on the
navigation screens and map #4.
SYSTEM INFO
The system information screen shows the release
date and the version number of the code stored
inside the AccuMap Sport. To view this screen,
press the up or down arro w ke ys until the “System
Info” menu is surrounded by the black box on the
System Setup menu. Now press the right arrow
key. A screen similar to the one at right appears.
Press the EXIT key when you’re finished reading
this screen.
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NAME
You can personalize your AccuMap Sport by entering y our name or social
security number or any I.D. you desire.
To enter a name, first move the black box on the
System Setup menu to the “Name Input” label.
Press the right arrow key. The screen shown at
right appears.
This is the first name entry screen. Press the up or
down arrow keys until the first letter appears that
you want to use . When it does, then press the right
arrow key to mov e to the next letter. Continue this process until the I.D. is
complete. Y ou can press the WPT key to completely erase all of the characters you entered and start over, if you need to. Pressing the EXIT key
erases this screen without accepting any input. When the first name is
correct, press the ENT key.
Now enter your last name, using the same method as shown abov e. When
it’ s the w ay y ou want it, press the ENT ke y. Y ou I.D . is sa ved in permanent
memory .
IMPORTANT!
The name or number you save is written into the AccuMap Sport’s
permanent memory. You won’t be able to change it once you enter it,
unless you return the unit to the factory. Make certain the name or I.D .
is exactly the way you w ant it before pressing the ENT key!
To see your I.D., see the System Information screen. Your identification
will be permanently placed on this screen.
GPS SETUP
The GPS Setup menu has five sub-menus that affect the GPS receiver.
From these menus you can turn the simulator on or off, set the update
rate, initialize the GPS receiver, do a self-test on
the receiver, and do a cold-start. (Note: The “Initialize GPS receiver” is covered in the “Finding Y our
Position” section in the front of this manual.
To view these menu items, press the MENU key,
then press the up or down arrow keys until the “GPS
Setup” menu appears. Press the right arrow key.
The screen shown at right appears.
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GPS Update Rate
Changing the update rate conserves battery p ower and lengthens the
battery life. The update rate is the length of time it takes the receiver to
send data to the display. In other words , normally the receiver sends position data once every second. You can reduce that time to once ev ery five
seconds. However, slo wing the update rate also makes it harder to use
this product at very slow speeds, such as hiking. The faster the update
rate, the better the unit can respond to changes in direction or speed.
If you wish to change the update rate, simply move the black box to the
“GPS Update Rate (SEC)” menu, then press the left or right arro w ke y to
move the black box over the desired rate: 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 seconds. Press
the EXIT key to activate your selection.
Execute GPS Self Test
If you suspect a problem with the GPS receiver , or
just wish to test it, move the b lac k bo x on the GPS
Setup menu to the “Execute GPS Self Test” label,
then press the right arrow key. A screen similar to
the one at right appears after several seconds.
Messages at the bottom of the display will tell you
if the unit passed the self-test, or failed. If the unit
fails the self-test, contact the Eagle customer service department.
Execute GPS Cold Start
When the AccuMap Sport is turned on for the first time “out of the box”, it
automatically sends a “cold-start” message to the GPS receiver. You can
also send a cold start message to the receiver at any time.
If the unit can’t lock on to the satellites using the data you’v e g iv en it, or if
it has trouble finding the satellites , perhaps it is using the wrong data. This
can happen if you’v e entered the wrong data by accident when initializing
the receiver. For example, if you entered east longitude instead of west.
Or if you’ve moved a long distance with the unit turned off.
To send a cold start message to the receiver , move
the black box on the GPS Setup menu to the “Execute GPS Cold Start” label, then press the right
arrow key. A message appears, asking you if you
really want to do a cold start. Follow the instructions on this message page.
The unit will begin searching for the satellites. It
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can take as long as 15 minutes for it to loc k on to the necessary satellites ,
but it usually takes much less time. Remember, when it does, your local
time and possibly date can be wrong. Use the method sho wn in the initialization section at the front of this manual to change them, if needed. Once
this is done, an internal clock will keep the correct time, even when the
unit is turned off. The GPS system updates this clock when the unit is
lock ed on to the satellites.
ALARMS
The AccuMap Sport has several alarms. You can set an arrival alarm to
sound a warning tone when you cross a preset distance from a wa ypoint.
For e xample, if y ou have the arriv al alarm set to .1 mile, then the alarm will
sound when you come within .1 mile of the recalled wa ypoint. The course
deviation indicator alarm (CDI) can sound a warning when your track drifts
too far to the right or left of the line to the waypoint. For example, if the
alarm is set to .1 mile, then the alarm will sound if you drift .1 of a mile or
more to the right or left of the line to the waypoint. The anchor alarm
sounds a warning when you drift outside of a preset radius. Again, using
the .1 mile as an example, if y ou’ re anchored and your boat moves more
than .1 of a mile, the alarm will sound.
To use any of these alarms, first press the MENU
key, then select the “GPS ALARMS” menu. A
screen similar to the one shown at the top of the
next page appears. Press the up or down arrow
key to move the black box to the desired alarm,
then press the right arrow key to turn it on.
To adjust the alarm’ s distance, move the blac k box
to the alarm’ s “DIS” men u item, then press the right
or left arrow keys to increase or decrease the alarm’s distance.
When you’re finished adjusting the alar m s, press the EXIT key to erase
this menu.
Important Alarm Notes:
Anchor Alarm - Since civilian users don’t receive the accuracy given to
military users, the anchor alarm may sound even when you’re sitting still.
This typically happens when using small (less than .05 mile) anchor alarm
ranges. If y ou ha ve a DGPS beacon receiver connected to the AccuMap
Sport, smaller ranges may be usable .
Arrival Alarm - If you set the arriv al alarm’s distance to zero (0), and you
run a route (see the routes section), the AccuMap Sport may not show
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navigation data to the next w aypoint, once y ou arriv e at the first one. If you
use the routes feature, never set the arrival alarm to zero .
MESSAGES
At the bottom of the GPS Alarms menu are the
position (POS) and DGPS message selections.
When turned on, the position message (shown at
right) appears for a few seconds whenever the
AccuMap Sport locks onto the satellites and shows
a position. It also appears when the unit loses the
lock onto the satellites and cannot navigate . Pressing the EXIT key erases these messages.
The DGPS message appears whenever the unit begins or stops using
DGPS data to help determine your position.
To turn on either message, select the “GPS Alarms” men u from the main
menu, then move the black box to the desired message and press the
right arrow key to turn it on. Press the EXIT key to erase this screen.
All messages are stored in memory even if the y’ re
not displayed. You can view them in the message
log. To do this, simply press the MENU key, then
highlight the “MESSAGES” label and press the right
arrow key. A screen similar to the one below appears. If there are more messages than this screen
can hold, press the left or right arrow k eys to view
more pages.
When you’re finished with this screen, press the
EXIT key to return to a mapping, navigation, or
windows screen.
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BACKLIGHT
The AirMap’s display and keyboard have lights that can be turned on for
night use. To turn the lights on, simply press the PWR key. To t urn them
off, press the PWR k ey again.
If the unit is operating from the battery pack, it automatically turns the
lights off after 30 seconds. This helps conserve battery power . The time is
adjustable from 5 seconds to 240 seconds. Press the PWR ke y to turn the
lights on after the unit turns them off.
To change the backlight’s delay time, press the
MENU key, then press the up or down arrow keys
until the “AUDIO/SCREEN” menu is surrounded
by the black box. Press the right arrow key. The
screen at right appears. Mov e the blac k bo x to the
“Light Delay” label at the bottom of the list. Now
press the left or right arrow key until the desired
time appears on the menu. Press the EXIT key
when you’re finished.
The backlights brightness is also adjustable. To do this, press the up or
down arrow keys until the “Light” menu is surrounded by the black box.
Now press the left or right arrow key until you have the lights at the desired lev el. Press the EXIT key when you’ re finished. The default light le vel
is maximum.
CONTRAST
To adjust the display’s contr ast, press the MENU ke y , then mov e the black
box to the “Audio/Screen” label, then press the right arro w ke y. The screen
shown above appears.
Move the b lac k box to the “CONTRAST” label, then press the right or left
arrow k eys until the screen’s contrast is best for the lighting conditions.
SPEAKER
You can turn the speaker off, if desired. Turning the speaker off also turns
off the audible portion of the alarms .
To turn the speak er off, press the MENU k ey, then mov e the b lac k bo x to
the “AUDIO/SCREEN” menu and press the right arrow key. The screen
shown at right appears. Now press the left arrow k ey to turn the speaker
off. Repeat these steps to turn the speaker on. Press the EXIT key to
erase this screen.
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SIMULATOR
A simulator is built into the AccuMap Sport that
has several options. You can use nearly all of the
unit’s features - even save and recall waypoints.
This is useful for trip planning.
To use the simulator, press the MENU key, then
press the up or down arrow k eys until the “Simulator Setup” menu is surrounded by the black box.
Now press the right arrow key. The screen shown
at right appears.
If you simply press the right arrow ke y, turning the
simulator on, the AccuMap Sport will start from y our
present position and follow a track of 355° at 100
miles per hour.
To change either the track or speed, mov e the black
box to the one you want to change, then press the
right arrow key. Use the up and down arrow keys
to change each number , then use the left and right
arrow keys to select the other numbers that you
wish to change. On the example at right, the speed
is being changed from 100 mph to 30 mph. When
the numbers are correct, press the EXIT key.
Starting Position
Normally, the starting position for the simulator is
your present position. If you want to change the
starting position, move the black box to the “SET
STA RT” label, then press the right arrow key. The
screen shown at right appears.
Y ou can select an y waypoint as the simulator’ s starting point. Select the starting point by pressing the
right arrow key on the “WPT#” label until the desired starting wa ypoint number appears. Now mov e
the blac k bo x to the “SET AS SIM START” label and press the right arrow
key. The AccuMap Sport returns to the Simulator Setup menu.
Use Arrow Keys to Steer
This option lets you change both the course and speed on the screen as
the simulator is running. To do this, move the black box on the Simulator
Setup screen to the “User Arrow K e ys to Steer” label, then press the right
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arrow k e y. The screen shown at right appears. Use
the up and down arrow keys to increase or decrease the airspeed. Use the right and left arrow
keys to change the track. Press the EXIT key to
erase these menus.
If you hold the left or right arrow keys down, the
track changes at 6° per second. You can change
this to 3° per second by moving the black box to
the “T urn Rate” label on the simulator setup screen,
then pressing the left arrow key.
When you’re finished changing the track and
speed, press the EXIT key to erase the menus.
To turn the simulator off, press the MENU k ey, then
move the blac k bo x to the “Simulator Setup” label.
Finally, press the left arrow key.
Note: Your plot trail will be erased when you turn the simulator on or off.
BATTERIES
When using the AccuMap Sport with batterie s, the backlights automatically turn off after 30 seconds. (Remember, you can change the time
interval.) Pressing the PWR key turns the lights on again.
If the batteries become weak, the message shown
at right appears on the display. When the battery
voltage drops below a certain level, the unit automatically turns itself off. A message shows on the
screen about a minute before it shuts down.
When switching from e xternal power to the batteries, a tone sounds which alerts you to the f act that
you’ re now on battery power.
Store your unit with the battery pack attached. Do not remove the batteries. This will increase the internal memory’s battery life.
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DEFINITION OF TERMS/ABBREVIATIONS
Due to space considerations, the digital displays use abbreviations for
some names. They are as follows:
ALT ............... Altitude - Your height above sea le vel.
BRG ............. Bearing - The direction from your present position to a
waypoint.
CLOCK......... Your local time.
TRK .............. Track - The direction you’re travelling.
DIS ............... Distance - Distance remaining between y our present po-
sition and a waypoint.
DNT/UPT...... Countdown timer (DNT) and Count up timer (UPT)
ETE .............. Estimated Time En route
FIX................ A measure of your receiver’s position quality. A fix of 1 is
bad, 9 is the best.
ICON ............ A symbol you can place on the map, representing a land-
mark.
POSITION .... Your present position.
GS ................ Ground Speed - Your actual speed.
TTG .............. Time To Go - Time remaining at your present speed until
you reach a waypoint.
VOLTS .......... Electrical system voltage.
VMG ............. Velocity Made Good - Your ground speed towards a re-
called waypoint, airport, etc.
XTK .............. Cross Track Error - Shows y our distance to the side of the
desired course line.
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WINDOW BOXES
These windows are used on Map 4 and Nav 1 only.
123
456
789
10 11 12
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13 14 15
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WINDOW GROUPS
This is a listing of window groups A through T.
ABC
DEF
GHI
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EAGLE ELECTRONICS
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
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this product. “You” or “your” refers to the first person who purchases this product as a
consumer item for personal, family, or household use.
We warrant this product against defects or malfunctions in materials and workmanship,
and against failure to conform to this product’s written specifications, all for one year (1)
from the date of original purchase by you. WE MAKE NO O THER EXPRESS WARRANTY
OR REPRESENTATION OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER CONCERNING THIS PRODUCT.
Your remedies under this war ranty will be available so long as you can show in a reasonable manner that any defect or malfunction in materials or workmanship, or any non-conformity with the product’s written specifications, occurred within one year from the date of
your original purchase, which must be substantiated by a dated sales receipt or sales slip.
Any such defect, malfunction, or non-conformity which occurs within one year from your
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AVAILABLE TO YOU AGAINST US FOR ANY DEFECT, MALFUNCTION, OR NON-CONFORMITY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT OR FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE RESULTING FROM ANY OTHER CAUSE WHATSOEVER. WE WILL NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES BE LIABLE TO ANYONE FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR OTHER INDIRECT DAMAGE OF ANY KIND.
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effaced, altered, or removed, or (4) when any defect, problem, loss, or damage has resulted from any accident, misuse, negligence, or carelessness, or from any failure to provide reasonable and necessary maintenance in accordance with the instr uctions of the
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Eagle's UPS Return Service - U.S.A. Only
Eagle Electronics and United Parcel Service (UPS) are proud to offer all
of our customers free shipping for all units sent to us for repair or service .
If you ha ve to send this unit to the factory, and y ou are in the continental
United States, use the enclosed UPS shipping label for easy, free shipping to our factory customer service department. There are six easy
steps:
1. Call Eagle at the toll-free number on the back of this manual for a
Return Authorization (RA) number and instructions about what accessories to return. Do not return a product to the factory without a
Return Authorization (RA) Number!
2. Pa ck y our unit and any accessories in the original shipping container,
if possible. Be sure to include pr oof of pur chase f or warranty veri-
fication!
3. Write a brief note detailing the problem you're having with the unit.
Please include your name, address, and daytime telephone number.
4. Please include payment f or non-warranty repairs. Chec k, money order ,
Visa, or MasterCard may be used.
5. Fill in your name , address, zip code, date, and RA number in the b lanks
provided on the UPS form included with your unit.
6. Attach the label to the shipping box, tear off the tab for your receipt
and give the package to any UPS driver or take the package to any
UPS Customer Center. You will not be charged for this shipment.
That's it! Y our unit will be shipped to Eagle's customer service department
at no charge to you. Our normal in-plant turnaround on repairs is 3 working days. Units under warranty will be returned to you at no charge.
NOTE!
Eagle will pay UPS surface shipping charges both to and from the f actory
for this unit in the e vent it needs repair. Your unit is insured against loss or
shipping damage when you use the enclosed UPS label.
This UPS shipping offer is good only in the continental United States (e xcludes Alaska and Haw aii).
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KEEP THIS LABEL!
Y OU WILL NEED IT IF Y OU EVER NEED TO RETURN YOUR UNIT TO
THE FACTORY FOR REPAIR.
Accessory Ordering Information
To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:
1) Your local marine dealer. Most quality dealers that handle marine electronic equipment should be able to assist you with these items. Consult
your local telephone directory f or listings .
2) LEI Extras, Inc. P.O. Box 129 Catoosa, OK 74015-0129
or call
800-324-0045
(USA orders only.)
Eagle Electronics may find it necessary to change or end our shipping
policies, regulations, and special offers at any time. We reserv e the right
to do so without notice.
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How to Obtain Service
(Canadian Customers Only)
We back your investment in quality products with quick, expert ser vice and genuine
Eagle replacement parts. If you need service or repairs, contact the Eagle Factory
Customer Service Department at the toll-free number listed below. A technician may be
able to solve the prob lem and save you the inconvenience of returning your unit. Y ou will
be asked for your unit's serial number.
800-324-1354
Canada Only. Monday through Friday 8:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. Central Time.
When sending a product for repair, please do the following:
1. Alwa ys use the original shipping container and filler material the product w as packed
in when shipping your product.
2 Always insure the parcel against damage or loss during shipment. Eagle does not
assume responsibility for goods lost or damaged in transit.
3. For proper testing, repair , and service , send a brief note with the product describing
the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address, and a daytime
telephone number.
How to Obtain Service
(International Customers Only - Except Canada)
If you need service or repairs, contact the dealer in the country you purchased your
unit.
WARRANTY REPAIR WILL BE HONORED ONLY IN THE
COUNTRY UNIT WAS PURCHASED.
Please follow the shipping instructions shown below on this page if you have to mail
your unit to the dealer. F or proper testing, repair, and service, send a brief note with the
product describing the problem. Be sure to include your name, return shipping address, and a daytime telephone number.
Accessory Ordering Information - All Countries
To order accessories such as power cables or transducers, please contact:
1. Y our local dealer. Most quality dealers that handle GPS navigation equipment should
be able to assist you with these items. Consult your local telephone director y for
listings.
2. Canadian customers only can write:
Eagle/Eagle Canada, 919 Matheson Blvd., E. Mississauga, Ontario L4W2R7
or fax 416-629-3118
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Your unit's serial number
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and genuine Eagle™ replacement part s. If you're in the United States
and you have questions, please contact the Factory Customer Ser vice
Department using our toll-free number listed below. You must send the
unit to the factory for warranty service or repair. Please call the factory
before sending the unit. You will be asked for your unit's serial number
(shown above). Use the following toll-free number:
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Your unit is covered by a full one-year warranty. (See page 63 inside this
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that covers your unit and accessories packed with the unit at the factory.
There is a 180-day warranty on all non-warr anty repairs from the factory,
which is similar to the original warranty, but is f or 180 days rather than one
year. For further details, please call us at the above number.
On factory repairs, we guarantee y our unit will be repaired in three working days from the time it is received. This does not include shipping time.
If for some reason we cannot meet this commitment, we will e xtend your
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