La Crosse Technology XG-20 User Manual

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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,

XG-20

conditions for an unreasonable time.

XG-20

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

XG-20

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.

XG-20

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

7.0 Lap Memory Recall Mode - Recall Lap Time

lap number

lap time

accumulative 'elapse' time

compass

button

compass

button

compass

button

Lap Memory Recall Sequence

REC

start/stop

2nd lap

memory

start/stop

the next recorded

lap memories

start/stop

the last recorded

lap memory

(max. 42 memory)

Lap Memory Recall Mode

(1st Lap Memory)

button

Lap Memory Recall Mode

- The lap number flashes in the 1st row of the display; the 'REC' indicator will appear at the same time.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the lap time of

the current lap memory: minute, second and 1/100 second.

- The 3rd row of the display shows the accumulated 'elapse' time: minute, second and 1/100

second.

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

To Recall Lap Memory

- Press the [start/stop] button to check the lap memories through forward reviewing from lap 1 to lap 42. Hold the [start/stop] button to change lap memory at a higher speed.

- Press the [compass] button to check the lap

memories through backward reviewing from lap 42 to

lap 1. Hold the [compass] button to change lap

memory at a higher speed. NOTE: Check the 'To Reset Lap Memory' section for lap

memory reset instructions.

8.0 Countdown Timer Mode - Countdown Timer Mode

Countdown Timer

XG-20

Countdown Timer Mode indicator

countdown time

Countdown Timer Mode

Countdown Timer Setting Mode

hold

mode

analog second

digits have been selected (flashing)

has a countdown feature: the Countdown

Timer Mode.

- The Countdown Timer starts counting from the preset number to zero and stops at zero.

- The 1st row of the display shows the 'CdT' indicator.

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

- The indicators around the display shows the countdown time in 1 second.

8.1 Countdown Timer Mode - Setting the Timer

To Set the Countdown Timer

- Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change the display from Countdown Timer Mode to

Countdown Timer Setting Mode. NOTE: The setting range of the timer: 0 to 99 hour, 59

minutes, 59 seconds.

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

The Setting Procedure

- Press [mode] button to change the selection following the Countdown Timer Setting Sequence.

- If the digits are flashing, press the [s ta rt/s to p] bu tt on to increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button to change the number at a higher speed. Press the [compass] button to decrease the n um be r; ho ld th e [compass] button to change the number at a higher speed.

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

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

the number

start/stop button hold start/stop

hold

mode

second minute

Alarm Time Setting Sequence

the number

Increase

mode

button

decrease

increase the

a higher speed

mode button

mode

button

hold compasscompass button

decrease the

a higher speed

number at

hour

number at

8.2 Timer Mode - Using the Timer

To Use the Timer

Countdown Timer Mode indicator

Pre-set countdown time

the countdown time

Countdown Timer Mode

start/stop

Countdown Timer

'running' Mode

analog second

- When the timer is set, press the [start/stop] button to start the timer. Press the [start/stop] button again to stop the timer.

- If the timer is started, the countdown time (hour, minute

and second) will be shown on the display continuously.

- The timer starts to beep every second when it is 5 seconds to the end of the countdown.

-When the countdown time reaches zero, a long beep

lasting for 2 seconds will be heard.

- Press any button in this period to terminate the

beep sound prematurely.

-When the countdown time reaches zero, press [compass]

button to re-load the preset time, or press [start/stop] button to re-load the preset time and start the countdown simultaneously.

To Reset the Timer

- Press and hold the [compass] button for 2 seconds to reset the timer while the timer is stopped.

9.0 Pacer Mode - Pacer Mode

the number of bpm (Beep per minute)

Pacer Mode indicator

digits have been selected (flashing)

Pacer Mode

hold mode

Pacer Setting Mode

Pacer Mode

- The XG-20 has a build-in a pacer for the user:

The Pacer Mode.

- The 2nd row of the display show the current pacer setting.

- The 'PACE' indicator will appear on the 3rd

row of the display.

- If the pacer is activated, the XG-20 will beep at the preset rate (bpm) every minute.

To Start/Stop the Pacer

- If the Pacer has been set, press the [start/stop] button to start the pacer. Press the [start/stop] button again to stop the pacer (beeping sound).

9.1 Pacer Mode - Setting the Pacer Rate (bpm)

To Set the Pacer Rate (bpm)

increase the bpm

start/stop

button

compass

button

decrease the bpm

Pacer Setting Sequence

increase the bpm at a higher speed

hold

start/stop

Pacer Setting Mode

(90 bpm)

hold

compass

decrease the bpm

at a higher speed

- Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to

change the display from Pacer to P a c e r S e t t i n g Mode.

- The digits flash on the display because it is being

selected.

The setting procedure

- If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to increase the number (steps of 5 BPM); hold the

[start/stop] button to change the number at a higher speed. Press the [Compass] button to decrease the number (steps of 5 BPM); hold the [Compass] button to change the number at a higher speed.

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

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

NOTE: The setting range of the pacer: 40 bpm to 180 bpm.

10.0 Dual Time Mode - Dual Time Mode

Dual Time Mode

'T2' indicator

dual time (hour:minute second)

Calendar (month-day)

Dual Time Mode

hold

mode

Dual Time Setting Mode

digits have been selected (flashing)

analog second

- The 'T-2' indicator will be displayed on the 1st row of the display.

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

hour, minute and second.

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

day.

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

NOTE: The calendar readout of the Dual Time Mode will be the same as the Current Time Mode.

10.1 Dual Time Mode - Setting the Dual Time

To Set the Dual Time

the number

start/stop button hold start/stop

hold

mode

Dual Time Setting Sequence

the number

Increase

minute hour

decrease

Dual Time Setting Sequence

a higher speed

mode

button

mode

button

a higher speed

increase the

number at

hold compasscompass button

decrease the

number at

- To set the dual time, press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change the display from the Dual Time Mode to Dual Time Setting Mode.

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

The Setting Procedures

- Press [mode] button to change the selections following the Dual 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 Dual Timer, press the [mode] button to

exit the Dual Time Setting Sequence.

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

11.0 Compass Mode - The Precautions

Precautions when Using XG-20

- Keep your XG-20 away from magnets or appliances which may contain magnetic objects such as mobile phones, speakers, motors and etc.

- The XG-20, like most magnetic compass,

points to the magnetic North which is slightly different from the true North.

Declination' section for more detail.

- Perform the compass calibration in the following conditions: :

1) when the XG-20 is used the first time,

2) when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing,

3) the battery has been replaced, or

4) when using the compass in a location different

from the place in which the compass had been calibrated.

- To achieve an accurate result, you should avoid

measuring a direction in the following conditions:

bezel

The features of the HiTrax Scout

which relat to the Compass Mode

1) the watch is close to magnetic/metal objects,

2) the watch is close to electrical appliances, or

3) the watch is inside a moving object or a

ferro-concrete building.

Check the 'What is Magnetic

11.1 Compass Mode - Compass Mode

Compass Mode

bearing direction (compass points)

current time

Compass Mode

magnetic north indicator

bearing direction (digital)

- In the Compass Mode, the 1st row of the display

shows the bearing (compass points) of the direction which the watch's pointer is pointing.

- The 2nd row of the display shows the bearing (digital) of the direction which the watch's pointer is pointing.

- The 3nd row of the display shows the current time: hour, minute and second.

- The indicators around the display show the direction of magnetic North.

-The Compass Mode will change to the standby mode after 1 minute.

- In the standby mode, press any button except

[Light] button once to return to the Compass Mode.

11.2 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination

What is Magnetic Declination

- The Magnetic North Pole is slightly

Magnetic North

Magnetic Declination

True North

Magnetic Declination

different from the True North Pole. The XG-20, like

most magnetic compasses, points to the Magnetic North

Pole. On the contrary, everything measured from a map is related to the True North Pole.

- The angular difference between Magnetic North Pole and True North Pole is called magnetic declination. Its amount (degrees and minutes) and direction (easterly and

westerly) depend on where you are.

- For serious compass user or users who intends to perform accurate navigation, the compass must be adjusted to compensate for magnetic declination.

XG-20

Magnetic Declination. Check 'Calibrating the Compass' section for more details on the setting.

Magnetic Declination Information

- Most topographic maps show magnetic north pole and or the magnetic declination information.

- This manual includes the magnetic declination for some major cities. Check the 'Magnetic Declination at Major Cities' section for more detail.

- For those cities whose names are not included in the list, you may like to refer to the online magnetic

declination information at:

1.http://www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/e_cgrf.html

2.http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/seg/gmag/fldsnth1.pl

- Use an atlas to find your latitude and longitude before you use the links above.

also includes a compensation setting for

11.3 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination Compensation

magnetic

magnetic north

magnetic bearing 3238

magnetic bearing 2788

declination

object B

Compensate the Bearing at a place with

Westerly (W) Magnetic Declination

object B

Compensate the Bearing at a place with

Easterly (E) Magnetic Declination

238 W

true north

true north 08

magnetic

declination

228 E

true bearing 3008

point A

magnetic north

true bearing 3008

point A

Magnetic Declination Compensation

- Compensate an object's bearing by subtract westerly (W) magnetic declination or add easterly (E) magnetic declination with the magnetic bearing.

Example 1

-238 Westerly magnetic declination and the compass needle points 3238.

- The bearing will be 3238 (MB) - 238 (W) = 3008 (TB).

Example 2

-228 Easterly magnetic declination and the compass needle points 2788.

- The bearing will be 2788(M) + 228(E) = 3008 (TB).

XG-20

will compensate the compass bearing

wherever the magnetic declination is either

Westerly (-ve) declination or Easterly declination (+ve) automatically, if the user inputs the magnetic declination angle of the city which is close to the user's current location during the calibration.

- Check the 'Calibrating the Compass' section for more details on the calibration.

11.4 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination at Major Cities

No. Country/Place Major City Declination

1 Afghanistan Kabul 2-E 2 Australia Canberra 12-E 3 Austria Vienna 2-E 4 Bahrain Manama 2-E 5 Bangladesh Dhaka 0 6 Belgium Brussels 1-W 7 Brazil Brasilia 19-W 8 Canada Ottawa 14-W 9 Chile Santiago 5-E

China

10 Beijing 6-W 11China Hong Kong 2-W 12Costa Rica San Jose 0 13Cuba Havana 3-W 14Czech Republic Prague2-E 15Denmark Copenhagen 1-E 16Egypt Cairo 3-E 17Finland Helsinki 6-E 18France Paris 1-W 19Germany Berlin 1-E 20Greece Athens 3-E 21Hungary Budapest 4-E 22India New Delhi 1-E 23Indonesia Jakarta 1-E 24Israel 3-E 25Italy Rome 1-E 26Japan Tokyo 7-W 27Jordan Amman 3-E 28Kenya Nairobi 1-E 29Korea Seoul 7-W 30Malaysia Kuala Lumpur 1-E 31Mexico Mexico City 6-E 32Nepal Kathmandu 0

Jerusalem

No. Country/Place Major City Declination

33Netherlands Amsterdam 1-W 34New Zealand Wellington 22-E 35Norway Oslo 0 36Pakistan Islamabad 2-E 37Philippines Manila 1-W 38Portugal Lisbon 5-W 39Russia Moscow 9-E 40Singapore Singapore 0 41South Africa Cape Town 23-W 42Spain Madrid 3-W 43Sweden Stockholm 3-E 44Switzerland Bern 0 45Taiwan Tai-pei 3-W 46Thailand Bangkok 0 47UAE Abu Dhabi 1-E 48United Kingdom London3-W 49United States Washington, DC 10-W 50 Juneau 25-E 51 Phoenix 12-E 52 Little Rock 2-E 53 Sacramento 16-E 54 Denver 10-E 55 Atlanta 4-W 56 Honolulu 10-E 57 Boston 16-W 58 Saint Paul 2-E 59 Jackson 1-E 60 Santa Fe 10-E 61 Oklahoma City 6-E 62 Salem 18-E 63 Harrisburg 11-W 64 Salt Lake City 14-E

11.5 Compass Mode - Before Calibrate the Compass

To Calibrate the compass

- Perform the compass calibration in the following

conditions:

minute

mode button

Compass

button

Compass Mode

hold

mode

Magnetic

mode

button

Calibration Sequence

Declination

Setting Mode

Calibration

'Rotation' Mode

1) when the

2)when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing,

3) the battery has been replaced,

4) when using the compass in a location different from the place in which the compass had been calibrated.

IMPORTANT: If the watch has not been calibrated, the direction reading may be inaccurate.

- Check the 'Magnetic Declination at Major Cities' section to get the magnetic declination of the city closeest to your current location

XG-

20 is used the first time,

11.6 Compass Mode - Calibrating the Compass

To Calibrate the Compass

- Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to start the Magnetic Declination Setting, in the Compass Mode.

- The 'DEC' indicator will be appeared on the 1st row of the display. The digit will start flashing, press the [start/stop] button to change the angle (from -90 to

90),until the desire magnetic declination has appeared.

Example 1:

- Compensate the magnetic declination for Wellington in New Zealand (22-E), select +22 in the magnetic

declination setting.

Example 2:

- Compensate the magnetic declination in Boston in the

USA (16-W), select -16 in the magnetic declination setting.

- Press the [mode] button to go to the Calibration

'Rotation' Mode, the EL back light will turn on

automatically for a second. At the same time, the 'CAL'

indicator will show on 1st row of the display and the bearing indicators will start to move.

- When the EL back light is off, hold the XG-20 flat surface which is parallel to the horizon, then rotate

the

XG-20 clockwise at the rate as the bearing

indicators' moving for 2 turns. The rotation should be completed in a slow and steady practice.

- When the turning is completed, press [mode] button to

return to Compass Mode. The Calibration 'Rotation' Mode will return to Compass Mode after 1 minute.

26 28

start

Calibration

'Rotation' Mode

finish

on a

11.7 Compass Mode - Compass Points and Digital Bearings

The Direction of an Object

- The direction of an object from a point is specified in either compass points or digital bearing directions.

The XG-20 provides both compass points or `

digital bearing directions.

The Compass Points

- The compass points are North, Northeast, East. Southeast, South, Southwest, West and Northwest.

- For example, in the figure on the left, the compass points of object B from point A is East. The compass

points of object C from point A is Southeast. The compass points of object D from point A is Northwest.

The Digital Bearing

- The digital bearing direction of an object is defined as

the angular difference between North and the

object. (Assuming that 0 for North, and the measuring

range is from 0 to 359 )

- For example, in the figure on the left, the digital bearing direction of object B from point A is 90 . The digital bearing direction of object C from point A is 135 . The digital bearing direction of object D from point A is

315 .

object D

point A

Bearing Directions

(Compass Points)

object D

3158

point

Bearing Directions

angular difference

(Digital)

object B

object C

908

1358

object C

object B

11.8 Compass Mode - Compass Points versus Digital Bearings

Marks

NNE

ENE

ESE

SSE

SSW

WSW

WNW

NNW

Compass Points

North

North Northeast

Northeast

East Northeast

East

East Southeast

Southeast

South Southeast

South

South Southwest

Southwest

West Southwest

West

West Northwest

Northwest

North Northwest

Compass Points versus Digital Bearings

Digital Bearing Directions

348.758 to 11.258

11.258 to 33.758

33.758 to 56.258

56.258 to 78.758

78.758 to 101.258

101.258 to 123.758

123.758 to 146.258

146.258 to 168.758

168.758 to 191.258

191.258 to 213.758

213.758 to 236.258

236.258 to 258.758

258.758 to 281.258

281.258 to 303.758

303.758 to 326.258

326.258 to 348.758

11.9 Compass Mode - Measure Compass Directions

Point the pointer in

1. the direction of the target object

Press the [compass]

2. button once to switch to Compass Mode, in the Current Time Mode

Compass point of

3. the object will be displayed

Bearing direction of the object will be displayed

Magnetic north

5. indicator will be display

Measure Compass Directions

target object

3288

Compass Mode

Measure Compass Directions

- When measuring compass directions, make sure that the which is parallel to the horizon.

- If you are wearing the XG-20 during the

measurement, make sure that your wrist is parallel to the horizon.

IMPORTANT: If the watch is not parallel to the horizon when taking a measurement, the result may be inaccurate.

- Point the pointer which is engraved on the watch in the direction where your target object is.

- Press the [Compass] button once to select the Compass Mode, in the Current Time Mode.

- The Compass points of the target object appears on

direction of the target object appears on the 2nd r o w of the display. The arrow shape indicators on the display points the magnetic north .

XG-20 is placed on a flat surface

the 1st row of the display. The digital bearing

11.10 Compass Mode - Backward Bearing Direction

Backward Bearing Directions

normal bearing

backward bearing

Compass Mode

(Normal Bearing)

mode

button

LOCK

Compass Mode

(Backward Bearing)

Backward Bearing

mode

button

backward bearing

indicator

- The XG-20 has a built-in a function which shows the backward bearing direction of an object.

- The backward bearing direction is the bearing direction opposite the direction from normal bearing direction.

- When the 'Backward Bearing' indicator " " is appeared, the XG-20 shows the backward bearing direction of the direction which the watch's pointer is pointing.

NOTE: In Backward Bearing Compass Mode, the magnetic north indicator and the compass points readout will not be affected.

To Select Normal Bearing and Backward Bearing

- Press the [mode] button to select between normal and backward bearing directions, in the Compass Mode.

- The backward bearing will be return to normal bearing automatically in the following conditions:

1) the

XG-20 change to standby mode.

2)the

XG-20 change to Current Time Mode.

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11.11 Compass Mode - Compass Lock

Compass Lock

- The XG-20 built-in a lock function to lock

important direction readings, in the Compass Mode.

- When the 'Lock' indicator 'LOCK' is appeared, the

XG-20

locks the direction readings, hence the

direction reading will not be changed even the pointer is

Compass Mode

(Direction unlocked)

start/stop

button

Compass Mode

(Direction locked)

Compass Lock

start/stop

LOCK

button

LOCK

compass lock

indicator

pointing to another object.

To Lock/Unlock the Compass Lock

- Press the [start/stop] button to lock/unlock the direction readings, in the Compass Mode.

- The compass lock will be released automatically on the

following conditions:

1) The

XG-20 changes to standby mode.

2)The

XG-20 changes to Current Time Mode.

11.12 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass I

mountain A

2708

Check Current Position

point A

1358

By Backward Bearing

mountain B

Check your position by Backward Bearing

XG-20 can check your position by backward

- The

bearing.

- Spot two distant identifiable landmarks (mountains,

light- houses, forts and buildings) of your current position, such as the mountain A and B.

- Consult a map to find out the mountain A and B's

locations on a map.

- Check out the backward bearing directions of mountain

A and B of your current position, such as 1358 for mountain A and 2708 for mountain B.

- Use a ruler to draw the line 1358 on the map which

starting from the mountain A. Draw the line s 2708 on

the map which starting from the mountain B.

- Your current position will be at the intersection point

(point A) of the lines 1358 and 2708.

11.13 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass II

point E

(finish point)

3158

3120 m

2258

point D

1110 m

A Sample Trail On A Map

point C

4110 m

point B

2120 m

3158

point A

(starting point)

To Check the Track Course Correct

- If you are hiking on a track, the XG-20

your track course correct.

- For example, the correct track is from point A to point D

as it is mentioned on the map on the left.

can keep

Before the Track

- Mark the points (identifiable landmarks) on a

topographic map where the track turns its direction or t h e track branches its way, such as the point A, B, C and D.

- Check the bearing directions on a topographic map of

the following points:

1)point B from point A (315 ),

2)point C from point B (0 ),

3)point D from point C (225 ), and

4)point E from point D (315 ).

During the Track

- Check that you are in the correct bearing direction at the

turning points or where the trail branches its way.

IMPORTANT: If you doubt of the directions and positions of the track, consult a wrangler or park administration officer before starting your track.

12.0 Low Battery Indication & Auto-Light Indication

Low Battery Indication

- If the battery low indicator is appeared on the display, it means that the capacity of the battery is low. It is recommended to replace the battery with a new one (CR-2032).

- Complete the battery replacement by

service agency, because this XG-20 contains precise electronic sensor and components.

- However, if the appearance of battery low indicator is caused by an extremely low temperature, the indicator will be disappeared when normal temperature returns.

IMPORTANT:

if the battery has been replaced. Refer to the 'Before Calibrate the Compass' and 'Calibrating the Compass' sections for more detail of the calibration.

Perform the compass calibration immediately,

Auto-Light Indication

- If the auto-light indicator is appeared, the

auto-light feature is enabled.

- If the auto-light is enabled, press any button will

turn on the back light for about 3 seconds. NOTE: Auto-Light feature will consume more battery than

that when the auto-light feature is disable, hence a shorter life cycle for the battery when the auto-light feature is enabled.

To Enable/Disable Auto-Light

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to enable the auto-light feature when the auto-light is disabled.

- Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable the auto-light feature when the auto-light is enabled.

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low battery

indicator

auto-light

indicator

Low Battery

Indication

Auto-light Indication

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13.0 Specifications

Current Time Mode Time System:

- AM, PM, Hour, minute, second, and display with bar graph animation at the rate of 1 second

- 12-hour or 24-hour format

Calendar:

- Month, date and day of week display

- Auto-Calendar function for leap year and day of week

Alarm Mode Alarm Type:

- 1 daily alarms, hourly chime

Alarm Sound:

- Sounds for 20 seconds at preset time of real time clock

Chronograph Mode Resolution:

- 1/100 second

Range:

- 9 hours 59 minutes 59.99 seconds

Lap memory:

- 42 lap memories (maximum)

Countdown Timer Resolution:

- 1 second resolution

Range:

- 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds

Operation Mode:

- Countdown to zero and stop at zero

Timer Sounds:

- Beeps once when count to last 10, 5 and 1 minute

- Beeps once for every second when count to last 5 seconds,

- Sounds for 2 seconds when count to zero

Pacer Mode Range:

- 40 bpm to 180 bpm

Pacer Sounds:

- Pacer beep

Dual Time Mode Time System:

- AM, PM, Hour, minute, second, and display with bar graph animation at the rate of 1 second

Calendar:

- Month and date

WARRANTY INFORMATION

La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship.

This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on pro ducts purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product. To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technolo gy, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd’s authorized service center.

La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated here in, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty perio d specifi ed above. All replaced parts and products become the property of La Crosse Technology, Ltd and must be returned to La Crosse T echno logy, Ltd. Replacement parts and products assume the remaining original warranty, or ninety (90) days, whichever is longer. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay all expenses for labor and materials for all repairs covered by this warranty. If necessary repairs are not covered by this warranty, or if a product is examined which is not in need or repair, you will be charged for the repairs or examination. The owner must pay any shipping charges incurred in getting your La Crosse Technolog y, Ltd product to a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will pay ground return shipping charges to the owner of the product to a USA address only.

Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following spec ified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface; (4) damage resulting from failure to follow instructions contained in your owner’s manual; (5) damage resulting from t he performance of repairs or alterations by someone other than an authorized La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center; (6) units used for other than home use (7) applications and uses that this product was not intended or (8) the products inability to receive a signal due to any source of interference.. This warranty covers only actual defects within the product itself, and does not cover the cost of installation or removal from a fixed installation, normal set-up or adjustments, claims based on misrepr esentation by the seller or performance variations resulting from installation-related circumstances.

LA CROSSE TECHNOLOGY, LTD WILL NOT ASSUME LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, PUNITIVE, OR OTHER SIMILAR DAMAGES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OPERATION OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT TO BE USED FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES OR FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION. THIS PRODUCT IS NOT A TOY. KEEP OUT OF CHILDREN’S REACH.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights specific to your State. Some States do no allow the exclusion of consequential or incidental damages therefore the above exclusion of limitation may not apply to you.

For warranty work, technical support, or information contact:

La Crosse Technology, Ltd

2809 Losey Blvd S.

La Crosse, WI 54601

Phone: 608.782.1610

Fax: 608.796.1020

e-mail:

support@lacrossetechnology.com

(warranty work)

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(information on other products)

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www.lacrossetechnology.com

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