La Crosse Technology XG-20 User Manual

XG-20

Instruction Manual

1.0 Introduction

Thanks for your purchase of the XG-20.

XG-20 features electronic sensors that measures

Your the compass directions.

Your

XG-20 provides directions to you at the time

while you are hiking, climbing and doing other activities.

Your XG-20 countdown timer, dual time and

Your outdoor activities, in order to utilize the features of your watch, it is advisable to read the following instructions:

Read the instruction before you use the XG-20.

- Avoid exposing your XG-20 to extreme

- Avoid rough uses or severe impacts to your

- Clean your XG-20 with a soft cloth occasionally to

- Keep your XG-20 away from magnets or

- Store your XG-20 in a dry place when it is not in use.

also includes normal time, daily alarm,

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conditions for an unreasonable time.

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Do not open the XG-20's case unless a

certified service agency because your XG-20 contains precise electronic sensor and

increase the life of your watch.

appliances which contain magnetic objects such as mobile phones, speakers and motors.

chronograph.

is carefully designed and produced for

components.

outdoor

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2.0 Parts and Its Functions

pu strap

light button

besel

mode button

display

start/stop button

compass

light button

Mode Button

- To select between various modes: Current Time, Alarm Time, Chronograph, Lap Memory Recall, Countdown Timer and Dual Time Mode.

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to change to the setting displays in various modes.

- To select among items to be set during the setting sequence.

- To select between normal compass bearing and

backward bearing display in Compass Mode.

Start/Stop Button

- To start/stop the timer/chronograph.

- To lock/unlock the compass bearing.

- To increase the number during setting sequences.

- To review the lap memories by forward reviewing

Compass Button

- To select between Current Time and Compass Mode.

- To decrease the number during setting sequences.

- To select Lap/reset function in Chronograph Mode.

- To reset the timer in Countdown Timer Mode.

Light Button

- Press once to turn on the EL back light for about 3 seconds.

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable/disable auto light. If auto light is enabled, pressing any button will turn on the back light for about 3 seconds.

3.0 Major Function Modes

mode

button

mode

Countdown

button

Timer Mode

mode button

Remarks1: If the chronograph is running, the Lap Memory Recall Mode will be reserved for the lap memory recording, hence it can not be reviewed during this period of time.

REC

Lap Memory Recall Mode

Chronograph

Mode

mode

button

Pacer Mode

Dual Time Mode

Alarm Mode

mode

button

mode

button

mode

button

Current Time Mode

compass

button

compass

button

Compass Mode

4.0 Current Time Mode - Current Time & Calendar

Current Time Mode

day of week

current time (hour:minute second)

Calendar (month-day)

Current Time Mode

hold

mode

Current Time Setting Mode

Current Time Setting

digits have been selected (flashing)

analog second

- The 1st row of the display shows the day of week.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the current time:

hour, minute and second.

- The 3rd row of the display shows the calendar: month, day.

- The indicators around the display show the current time in 1 second resolution.

4.1 Current Time Mode - Setting Current Time & Calendar

Increase

the number

start/stop button

hold

mode

second

year

mode

button

day

Current Time Setting Sequence

compass button

decrease

the number

Current Time Setting Sequence

a higher speed

hold start/stop

mode

button

mode

button

mode

button

mode

button

a higher speed

increase the

number at

minute

hour

month

12/24

hour format

hold compass

decrease the

number at

mode

button

mode

button

To Set the Current Time and Date

- To set the current time and the date, press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change the

display from the Current Time Mode to Current Time Setting Mode.

- The second digits flash on the display because they are being selected.

The Setting Procedures

- Press [mode] button to change the selections following the Current Time Setting Sequence shown on the left.

- If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to

increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button to change the number at a higher speed. Press the [compass] button to decrease the number; hold the [compass] button to change the number at a higher

speed.

- While 12/24 hour format setting is selected, press the [start/stop] or [compass] button once to select between 12 or 24 hour format.

- After you set the current time, calendar and 12/24 hour format, press the [mode] button to exit the Current Time

Setting Sequence.

- If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the setting display will return to Current Time Mode.

5.0 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm and Chime On/Off

Alarm Time Mode

- The 2nd row of the display shows the current time: hour, minute and second.

current time (hour: minute, second)

alarm time (hour-minute)

Alarm Time Mode

hold

mode

Alarm Time Setting Mode

Alarm Time Setting

analog second

digits have been selected (flashing)

- The 3rd row of the display shows the alarm time: hour,

minute.

- The indicators around the display show the current time in 1 second resolution.

To Set the Chime ON/OFF

- Press the [compass] button to change the ON/OFF status

of the hourly chime, in the Alarm Time Mode.

- When the chime indicator is shown (chime ON), the

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beeps every hour on the hour

To Set the Alarm ON/OFF

- Press the [start/stop] button to change the ON/OFF status of the alarm, in the Alarm Time Mode.

- When the alarm indicator is shown (alarm ON), the

sounds at the pre-set alarm time every day.

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5.1 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm Time

To Set the Alarm Time

Increase

the number

start/stop button

hold

mode

minute

Alarm Time Setting Sequence

compass button

decrease

the number

Alarm Time Setting Sequence

a higher speed

hold start/stop

mode

button

mode

button

a higher speed

increase the

number at

hour

hold compass

decrease the

number at

- Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change from Alarm Time Mode to Alarm Time Setting Mode.

- The minute digits flash on the display because it is being selected.

The Setting Procedures

- Press [mode] button to change the selection following the Alarm Time Setting Sequence shown on the left.

- If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to

increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button to change the number at a higher speed. Press the [compass] button to decrease the number; hold the [compass] button to change the number at a higher speed.

- After you set the alarm time, press the [mode] button to exit the setting sequence.

- If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the setting display will auto return to Alarm Time Mode.

6.0 Chronograph Mode - Chronograph 'All Zero' Mode

Chronograph Mode

lap time

accumulative 'elaspsed' time

'hyphen' separator

'colon' separator

Chronograph

'all zero' Mode

lap number

1/10 second

Chronograph Mode

(chronograph time is

not longer than 1 hour)

Chronograph Mode

(Chronograph time is

longer than 1 hour)

- The Chronograph measures elapsed times and lap times.

- The display shows the 'All Zeros' Mode if the chronograph has been selected the first time or the

chronograph has been reset.

- The 1st row of the display shows the current lap number

of the chronograph.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the lap time: minute, second and 1/100 second.

- The 3rd row of the display shows the accumulated

running time: minute, second and 1/100 second. NOTE: if the accumulated time is long than 1 hour, the display

shows chronograph time in hour, minute and second instead of minute, second and 1/100 second.

- The indicators around the display shows the chronograph time in 1/10 second.

NOTE: The maximum counting range of the chronograph is 9 hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds, hence the chronograph will count continuously until it counts to that value or the [start/stop] button is pressed.

6.1 Chronograph Mode - Start/Stop the Chronograph

To Start/Stop the Chronograph

- When the chronograph is stopped, press the [start/stop]

button once to start the chronograph; press the

[start/stop] button once again to stop the chronograph.

- The elapsed time between the two 'start/stop' keystrokes will be shown on 3rd row of the display.

- Repeat the above steps to get the

accumulated time the chronograph is running.

To Reset the Chronograph

-To record a new set of elapsed time, press and hold

the [compass] button for 2 seconds to reset the chronograph to 'All Zeros' display when the chronograph is stopped.

NOTE: If you reset the chronograph, the lap memory will be reset at the same time.

hold

compass

start/stop

Chronograph

'all zero' Mode

Chronograph

'Running' Mode

lap time

accumulative 'elapsed' time

lap number

1/10 second

Chronograph

'Stop' Mode

6.2 Chronograph Mode - Record Lap Time

To Record Lap Memory

- The Chronograph Mode allows you to record lap memory (maximum 42 lap memories).

- Press the [compass] button once to record the lap

memory while the chronograph is running.

- The lap number will be flashing on the 1st row of the display.

- The lap time is displayed on the 2nd row of

the display for 5 seconds, then it shows the 'elapse' time since the [compass] button has been pressed.

- The accumulated 'elapse' time will be displayed on the 3rd row of the display.

-While the lap number and lap time are displaying, the chronograph keeps running.

- Repeat the steps mentioned above to get another set of lap memory.

To Reset Lap Memory

- Press and hold the [compass] button for 2 seconds to reset the lap memory in the Chronograph Mode while the chronograph was stopped.

lap time

accumulative 'elapsed' time

'elaspe' time since the [ ] button

compass

has been pressed

accumulative 'elapsed' time

compass

5 seconds

Chronograph

'Running' Mode

lap number

1/10 second

Chronograph

'Lap' Mode

lap number

1/10 second

Chronograph

'Running' Mode

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