Magellan GPS Tracker User Manual

GPS Tracker
User Manual
LICENSE AGREEMENT
Magellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software sup­plied in and with MAGELLAN GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization.
The SOFTWARE is the property of MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provi­sions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material.
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© 1998 by Magellan Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. Magellan™ and GPS Tracker™ are trademarks of Magellan Systems
Corporation. 22-10335-001
GPS Tracker
User Manual
WARNINGS
USE GOOD JUDGEMENT
This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for
careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for
navigating.
USE CARE
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is
solely responsible for the accuracy and maintenance of GPS.
The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS
satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance
with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal
Radionavigation Plan.
USE CAUTION
Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. When the accuracy
warnings appear on the screen, use the data with extreme caution.
USE PROPER ACCESSORIES
Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and
antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void
the warranty.
Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................1
Packing List ............................................1
Features of Your GPS Tracker....................2
Conventions Used in the Manual...............2
Getting Started/Initialize............3
GPS Tracker Description...........................3
Receiver Accuracy...................................3
GPS Tracker Receiver ..............................4
Using the Keypad....................................5
Installing the Batteries ..............................6
Using your GPS Tracker ...........................7
Proper Handling - Signal Reception ...........7
Clear View of the Sky .......................7
Holding the Receiver.........................8
First Time Use - Initializing the
Receiver ..........................................8
Turn the Receiver On ...............................8
Input Location Information ........................9
Setting Local Time and Date .....................9
Selecting Primary Usage ........................10
Getting a Fixed Position .........................11
Saving Your Waypoint...........................11
Creating a GOTO.................................12
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Basic Operation .......................13
Power Up Sequence ..............................13
Navigation Screens...............................13
Using the Status Screen..........................14
Selecting Temp Units and Calibration
in your Status Screen .............................15
Using the Position Screen .......................16
Viewing Secondary Coordinate System
from the Position Screen.........................16
Automatic Averaging in the Position
Screen .................................................16
Using the NAV 1 Screen ........................17
Customizing the NAV 1 Screen...............18
Using the Compass Screen .....................19
Customizing the Compass Screen............20
Using the NAV 2 Screen ........................21
Customizing the NAV 2 Screen...............21
Using the Plot Screen .............................22
Selecting PAN-N-SCAN .........................23
Displaying Waypoint Information ............23
Setting Track History..............................24
Clearing the Track.................................24
Setting Up the Plotter .............................24
Setting Hide Data/Show Data ................26
Using the Road Screen...........................26
Setting Hide WPTS/Show WPTS.............27
Customizing the Road Screen .................27
Using the Speed Screen .........................28
Resetting the Odometer..........................28
Resetting the Trip Odometer....................29
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Setting the Speed Average .....................29
Using the Time Screen ...........................29
Selecting Time Format............................30
Saving a Waypoint ...............................30
Saving Your Position Fix with a
Receiver-Generated Name .....................30
Saving Your Position Fix with a
User-Created Name...............................31
Creating a Waypoint.............................31
Creating a GOTO.................................32
Working with Waypoints ......... 33
Editing a Waypoint ...............................33
Editing a Selected Waypoint ..................33
Editing Waypoint Fields ..................33
Creating/Editing/Deleting a
Message in a Waypoint ..................34
Saving Changes to the Selected
Waypoint ......................................34
Projecting a Waypoint ...........................35
Sorting a Waypoint...............................36
Deleting a Waypoint .............................36
Working with Routes ...............37
Creating/Clearing a GOTO...................37
Creating a Man Over Board Route..........38
Creating a Backtrack Route ....................38
Creating a Multi-Leg Route .....................39
Viewing/Editing a Route ........................40
Inserting a Leg ...............................40
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Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....40
Adding a Waypoint at the End of
a Route .........................................41
Deleting a Waypoint in a Route........41
Saving a Route...............................42
Activating/Deactivating a Route..............42
Reversing a Route..................................43
Using Plot View in a Route......................43
Deleting a Route ...................................43
Working with Map ‘N Track...................44
Auxiliary Functions ..................45
Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt ..45
Selecting the Simulate Mode...................46
Selecting Contrast .................................47
Selecting Alarm/Message ......................47
Accessing the Alarm/Message Menu ......47
Selecting Anchor Alarm .........................48
Selecting Arrival Alarm ..........................48
Selecting XTE Alarm ..............................49
Selecting Proximity Alarm.......................49
Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............50
Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................51
Clearing Alarm Messages ......................51
Customizing (Setup) .................53
Selecting Setup .....................................53
Initializing ............................................53
Disabling NAV Screens..........................54
Selecting a Coordinate System ...............54
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Selecting Map Datum ............................55
Selecting Elevation Mode.......................55
Selecting Time Format............................56
Selecting NAV Units ..............................57
Selecting North Reference ......................57
Selecting Light Timer..............................58
Selecting the Beeper..............................58
Selecting Personalize.............................59
Selecting Clear Memory ........................59
Selecting NMEA ...................................60
Selecting Baud Rate...............................60
Troubleshooting .......................61
Commonly Asked Questions ...................62
Contacting Magellan.............................63
NMEA Data Messages.............. 64
Available Datums ....................70
Specifications........................... 71
Coordinate Systems .................72
What is GPS?...........................74
What is GPS?.......................................74
How Does GPS Work?...........................74
Accuracy .............................................75
DGPS ..................................................75
More Information on GPS.......................75
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Accessories ..............................77
Antenna Removal ....................78
Glossary..................................79
Index....................................... 83
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Introduction 1
Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS Tracker. Since introducing the world’s very first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989, Magellan has led the way with innovative GPS products to meet a wide range of positioning and navigation needs.
The GPS Tracker is a portable GPS receiver with a high-resolution, large display. With a powerful 12-channel receiver and detachable signal-sensitive antenna, this pocket sized unit provides signal reception for sure tracking.
Designed with both the Outdoor and Marine enthusiasts in mind, the GPS Tracker is ideal for hiking, mapping fishing hotspots, marking trails or charting courses over bodies of water or land. To help you get started using your new Magellan GPS Tracker, read the sections titled Getting Started and Basic Operation. These two sections will have you recording waypoints and navigating in no time. The remainder of this manual gives you detailed information about all the features and functions of your GPS Tracker.
Packing List
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the items listed on the box. If any of these items are missing, please contact your local Magellan dealer or distributor.
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Features of Your GPS Tracker
• Powerful 12-channel receiver.
• Large ultra-sharp display.
• Detachable super sensitive antenna for superior tracking.
• Industry record - 30 hours of continuous battery life.
• Backlit display.
• Rugged, durable and waterproof.
Conventions Used in this Manual
The Basic Operaton section of this manual is designed to assist you in the use of your GPS Tracker. Each topic in the reference section includes a brief description of the activity chosen and a detailed description with sample screens of how to perform the activity. As you become more familiar with your receiver, you will be able to use the pictorial view of the keys as a “quick reference” to perform the desired activity.
Also in the Basic Operation section are alerts to inform you of some cautions and notes that will assist you in using your GPS Tracker.
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Getting Started/Initialize
This section shows you how to begin using your GPS Tracker for the first time. After a brief description of the receiver, it discusses:
• Installing batteries.
• First time use, initializing the receiver.
• Usage.
GPS Tracker Description
The GPS Tracker has a large, high-resolution display, a detachable antenna for exceptional tracking and stores up to 500 waypoints. Using four AA batteries, the GPS Tracker will operate continuously for up to 30 hours and the internal lithium back-up battery will keep the receiver’s memory active for up to 10 years.
Receiver Accuracy
The satellite constellation that provides the GPS information your receiver uses is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD). GPS positioning, for general use, provides 25 meter RMS accuracy or better. Since the signals generated by these satellites are publicly accessible, the DoD has introduced errors into the satellite signals for security reasons. These errors are referred to as Selective Availability (SA).
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At present, your GPS position will be accurate within 100 meters horizon­tally and 150 meters vertically. Due to the errors introduced by SA, it is possible to get readings outside of these values at times.
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GPS Tracker Receiver
QUIT key
NAV key
Detachable Quadrifilar Antenna
Display
ENTER key
GOTO key
MENU key
POWER key
MARK key
LIGHT key
Water Seal Battery Caps
ARROW PAD
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Using the Keypad
LIGHT - Turns back light off and on and offers two levels of brightness adjustable with consecutive presses of the light key.
PWR
ENTER
QUIT
NAV
MENU
GOTO
PWR - Turns the receiver on and off.
ENTER - Selects menu items, confirms changes and initiates certain functions.
QUIT - Cancels the operation of the last key pressed.
ARROW PAD - Scrolls through screens, menus and enters alphanumeric information. Up/Down Arrows scroll through the alphanumeric characters. Right/Left Arrows page through menus and adjust the scale on the Plot and Compass screens.
NAV - Scrolls through nine Navigation screens.
MENU - Accesses functions specific to the current display, as well as other displays.
GOTO - Allows selection of a destination for a single leg route from a list of waypoints. This key also accesses the Man Over Board function.
MARK
MARK - Creates waypoints or stores the current position.
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Installing the Batteries
The GPS Tracker uses four AA alkaline batteries that are installed from the bottom of the receiver. Use the rings to unscrew the water seal battery caps. Insert the batteries into the battery tubes, with the positive end first, two batteries in each side, and screw the battery caps until securely closed.
It is recommended that four batteries be used, however, in case of an emergency, the receiver will operate with only two batteries if both are inserted into one of the battery tubes.
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+
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+
+
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If the batteries are left out of the unit for more than 30 minutes, the unit may need to be reinitialized.
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Using your GPS Tracker
The constellation of 24 GPS satellites circling the globe is in constant motion. Before your receiver can tell you where you are, it needs to know where the satellites are relative to itself. It does this with the use of an internal almanac, where it has stored in memory a general location for each of the satellites. The almanac tells the receiver which satellites are in view, based on the time, date and location of the receiver.
Until the GPS Tracker is initialized, it may not know its location, time or date, therefore, it does not have a reference point to select which satellites to use. Inputting the initial position, time and date is called initializing your receiver, which will save you time. Initializing enables the receiver to begin tracking satellites, and calculating your position, much faster.
Proper Handling - Signal Reception
Because the GPS Tracker receives information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to be raised with a relatively unobstructed view of the sky.
Clear View of the Sky
The receiver needs a clear view of the sky, allowing it to choose from all the satellites currently available.
If the view of the sky is poor, (large cliffs or buildings, heavy foliage or other obstructions) the satellite signals can be blocked and the GPS Tracker may take longer to compute a position fix.
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Holding the Receiver
GPS Tracker is designed to fit comfort­ably in your hand. Hold the receiver in the palm of your hand with the antenna pointing towards the sky.
First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver
You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it unless the receiver’s memory has been cleared or if it has been transported more than 300 miles while turned off.
Turn the Receiver On
To turn your GPS Tracker on, press PWR.
ATTENTION
Because this is the first time you have used your receiver, a screen will be displayed prompting you to initialize your receiver. Press ENTER to begin the initialization process.
UNIT IS NOT
INITIALIZED
PRESS
ENTER TO
INITIALIZE
If you do not see this screen once the receiver is turned on, then it was initialized previously. To follow along, press MENU, highlight SETUP and press ENTER. Highlight INITIALIZE and press ENTER and then you will be taken through the steps to reinitialize the receiver.
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Input Location Information
A screen is displayed with a list of geographi-
REGION
cal regions. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight the region where you are located and press ENTER.
ENTER COORD
As you proceed with the initialization process, you can press QUIT at any time to return to the previous screen or field.
USA
AMERICAS EUROPE ASIA EAST ASIA WEST AUSTRALIA AFRICA PACIFIC
A list of countries, provinces or states (depending upon which region you select) will appear. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select and press ENTER.
The receiver displays the ELEVATION screen with the cursor in the first character of the elevation field. Use the ARROWs to enter your present elevation and press ENTER. If you do not know your elevation, press ENTER.
If this is not the first time you have used your receiver or if it is the first time but your receiver has already begun acquiring satellite signals, time and date may have already been received from a satellite and you will not be prompted for time and date.
Setting Local Time and Date
The cursor moves down to the time field, ready for you to input your local time. Use the ARROWs to change the time and to toggle between AM and PM. Press ENTER.
The GPS Tracker will not automatically change due to daylight savings. You will have to reset the time using SETUP as explained in the Customizing section.
The cursor moves to the date field. Use the ARROWs to input the date and press ENTER.
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TIME
34˚06.52N
117˚49.56W
00000FT 09:23AM
Selecting Primary Usage
A screen will be displayed asking your primary use for the receiver, MARINE or LAND. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select and press ENTER.
The default is MARINE.
PREFERENCE
SET DEFAULTS
FOR A
PRIMARY
USAGE OF:
MARINE
LAND
The following chart shows the differences in terminology that your GPS Tracker uses while in land or marine mode. For purposes of this manual, it
will be assumed that the receiver is in the marine mode.
Land Marine
Speed SPD SOG Bearing BRG BRG Distance DST DST Heading HDG COG Velocity Made Good VMG VMG Course To Steer CTS CTS Estimated Time of Arrival ETA ETA Time To Go TTG ETE Cross Track Error XTE XTE Recorded Position Landmark Waypoint Units of Measure MILES/MPH or NM/KNOTS
KM/KPH
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Getting a Fixed Position
STATUS
3D
N
12
13
18
7
8
POWER
TEMP
25
˚
c
15 HOURS
001112 782385
25
Once you have chosen the primary usage for your GPS Tracker, the STATUS screen will be displayed. At this point, you should go outside in an area where you can get a clear view of the sky. The GPS Tracker will begin receiving data from the satellites in view and will display the progress on the STATUS screen.
Once the receiver has computed a position fix the POSITION screen will be displayed.
POSITION
34˚06.52
117˚49.56
ELEV 900 FT
11:23:35 PM
AVERAGING
00:00:35
SPEED
5.38
TRIP
K
238.8
T
COURSE 150
150
120 S
°
m
Saving Your W aypoint
Once the receiver has computed your current position, you may save this position as a waypoint.
To save (MARK) your position as a waypoint, press MARK, MARK and the waypoint will be saved with an automatically assigned name. If this is your first saved position fix, the name will be WPT001 as shown.
For further information on saving your fixed position with a receiver­generated name or a user-created name, refer to the Basic Operations section.
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MARK
WPT001
34˚06.56N 117˚49.60W
900FT 11:23:35PM 12JUN97
CREATE MSG
SAVE WPT SAVE TO RTE
N
W
n m
Creating a GOTO
Once this fixed position has been saved in your receiver. Travel to another location away from the saved position to create a route back to the saved waypoint. To create this route, press GOTO.
Once GOTO is pressed, a menu will be displayed with the waypoint that you just saved (we are using WPT001 as an example).
GOTO
MOB
WPT001
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight WPT001 and press ENTER. The receiver will begin calculating information to return you to the saved position.
BRG
027
DST
50.2
n m
m
˚
You will be returned to the POSITION screen with the information on the navigational requirements. Use the NAV key to view the other Navigation screens.
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Basic Operation
Power Up Sequence
The receiver is powered up by pressing PWR (power). On power up, the GPS Tracker will display the Magellan logo/start up animation momentarily and then switch to the STATUS screen. The receiver begins searching the sky for satellites and begins the process of comput­ing a position fix.
Navigation Screens
The nine NAV (navigation) screens (STATUS, POSITION, NAV 1, COM- PASS, NAV 2, PLOT, ROAD, SPEED and TIME ) provide you with neces-
sary information you will need to use the GPS Tracker as a navigational tool.
MAGELLAN
TRACKER
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NAV screens can be viewed by pressing NAV from any screen. You can scroll through the NAV screens by repeatedly pressing NAV or the UP/DOWN ARROWs from any NAV screen.
All screens, except the STATUS and POSITION screens, can be disabled by turning them off in the NAV SCREENS portion of SETUP.
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Using the Status Screen
The Status screen will be the first screen displayed, after the Magellan screen, once the unit is turned on. This screen gives you the general well-being of your GPS Tracker by showing you satellite status and signal strengths, battery life and temperature.
N
North Indicator
Satellite Position Graph
Satellite Signal Chart
Battery Life Indicator
Light Icon
2D/3D Icon
Satellite Positions
Satellite Signal Strengths
Satellite Numbers
STATUS
3D
13
25
7
001112 782385
POWER
15 HOURS
TEMP
25
Temperature
12
8
18
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c
The satellite positions are displayed in the Satellite Position Graph with the satellite signal strengths on the Satellite Signal Chart.
On the Satellite Position Graph and the Satellite Signal Chart, satellites displayed in dark gray are for weak signal strengths, black for satellites of strong signal strengths and light gray for no signal. On the Satellite Signal Chart, satellites still receiving information will display an empty bar.
The bottom of the STATUS screen displays remaining battery power and ambient temperature of the receiver. Power shown is the estimated battery life when the receiver is operating on battery power.
Once the receiver has computed a position fix, the STATUS screen will be replaced by the POSITION screen.
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Selecting Temp Units and Calibration in your Status Screen
TEMP CALIB
SAVE EDITS RESET DFLT
TEMP
25
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c
You have two options for customizing the STATUS screen, TEMP UNITS and TEMP CALIB. Press MENU to display the STATUS screen menu. Use the UP/ DOWN ARROWs to make your selection and press ENTER. The other menu items displayed will be discussed later in this
MENU
TEMP UNITS
TEMP CALIB WAYPOINTS ROUTES SETUP SUN/MOON FISH/HUNT CONTRAST ALARM/MSG
manual. Setting Temperature Units. After
selecting TEMP UNITS from the STA- TUS screen menu, you can choose from
TEMP UNITS
FAHRENHEIT
CELSIUS
Fahrenheit or Celsius. Use the UP/ DOWN ARROWs to highlight your choice and press ENTER.
Setting Temperature Calibration. The GPS Tracker comes with a
factory default setting that can be changed to accommodate the environment that you are in. This enables the user to calibrate the temperature creating an offset from the factory setting.
After selecting TEMP CALIB from the STATUS screen menu, press ENTER to turn the cursor on, allowing you to change the temperature. Use the ARROWs to change the temperature and press ENTER to exit the edit mode.
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Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight SAVE EDITS which will save your changes or highlight RESET DFLT which returns the temperature offset to its factory defaults. Press ENTER to return to the STATUS screen saving your changes. Press QUIT to return to the STATUS screen without saving changes.
Using the
LAT/LON
N
34˚06.52
117˚49.56
W
900 FT
11:23:35 PM
EPE 112 FT
23JAN97
WGS84
UTM
NAD27
23
11 4 760W
74
37
479N
Position
Screen
The POSITION screen displays the coordinates of your last computed position and basic navigation data. You also have the option of viewing your present position using another coordinate system.
Current Elevation
Current Date
Current Speed
Compass
Position Icon
POSITION
34˚06.52
117˚49.56
ELEV 900 FT
11:23:35 PM
23JAN97
EPE 112 FT
SPEED
5.38
COURSE 150
120 S
K T
150
TRIP
238.8
N
W
n m
°
m
Position Coordinates
Current Time
Estimated Position Error (may display DGPS or Simulate)
Distance Travelled
Course Second Coordinate
System access
Viewing Secondary Coordinate System from the POSITION Screen
Press the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs and the lower half of the screen changes to display your present position in secondary coordinate system. The datums that have been selected under SETUP for each coordinate system are also displayed. In the example shown, we are using the WGS84 datum for our LAT/LON coordinates and NAD27 datum for the UTM coordinates.
Automatic Averaging in the POSITION Screen
Automatic averaging gives you greater position accuracy. When navigating, your GPS Tracker takes position fixes, however, when you are stationary, at zero speed, the receiver begins averaging mode. Once you begin moving, position averaging ends and the receiver begins displaying instantaneous position fixes while you navigate.
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When your speed is zero, the receiver is in automatic averaging mode, the date and EPE will be replaced by the averaging timer, as shown.
POSITION
34˚06.52
117˚49.56
ELEV 900 FT
11:23:35 PM
AVERAGING
00:00:35
SPEED
5.38
TRIP
K
238.8
T
COURSE 150
150
120 S
N
W
n m
°
m
Using the
NAV 1
Screen
The NAV 1 screen displays your destination along with four selectable navigation measurements and a graphical compass.
Destination Name
Destination Icon
Compass
TO: FISH
DST
50.2
8.2
SOG XTE
3.80 R
VMG
7.2
127
BRG
150
120 S
COG
150
n m
K T
n m
K T
°
m
°
m
Selectable Navigation Data
Position Icon
The NAV 1 screen displays a numerical reading at 30˚ increments with the characters N (0°), S (180°), E (90°) and W (270°). Course is shown numerically and represented by the Position Icon at the bottom of the screen. Above the compass, bearing will be displayed with the icon of the destination waypoint. When the bearing to your destination cannot be displayed within the confines of the displayed compass, an arrow will be displayed either on the right or left to indicate the steering direction.
Ideally, when you are navigating, the Position Icon and the Destination Icon should line up, one above the other.
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Customizing the NAV 1 Screen
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, TRN, ALT, TME, TMP and Blank.
To customize your NAV 1 screen, press MENU while viewing the NAV 1 screen, select CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER.
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the field you want to change and press ENTER.
You are presented with a pop-up menu from which you can make your selection. Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to highlight your choice and press ENTER. You will return to the NAV 1 screen, still in the customize mode. You can continue to customize the display or press QUIT to exit.
TO: FISH
DST
50.2
8.2
SOG XTE
3.80 R
VMG
7.2
127
BRG
150
120 S
COG
150
WPT NAMES
WPT NAMES
WPT NAMESCUSTOMIZE
BRG 027°
OFF
OFF
DST 50.2
ON
ON SOG 8.2
COG 056° VMG 7.2 CTS 028° ETA 01:09P ETE 02H24M XTE L.2 TRN L26° ALT 83 TME 01:09P TMP 36°C BLANK
m
nm
KT
m
KT
m
nm
F T
n m
K T
n m
K T
°
m
°
m
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Using the
Compas
s Screen
As well as displaying four customizable navigation fields, the COMPASS screen provides a pointer compass and Course Deviation Indicator (CDI) to help you reach your destination.
Destination Name
Steering Indicator to Destination
Moon Icon
Course Deviation Indicator
CDI Scale (L/R arrows to change)
TO: HOME
BRG
127
COG
156
DST
m
°
3.52
SOG
m
°
+
N
+
WS
+
m
2.0
I
2.7
E
m I
m H
+
Sun Icon
Destination Icon
Position Icon
Compass
The Course Direction Icon displays your course over ground while the Steering Indicator displays the bearing of the destination relative to the course over ground. When the arrows are pointed in the same direction, you are on course. The CDI Scale indicates your distance left or right of the courseline.
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The NorthFinder ™ feature displays the position of the sun and moon icons, when above the horizon, which allows you to determine the direction of north and your destination. The destination icon shows the general direction in which you should be travelling.
Sun icon
Moon icon
Align the sun on the COMPASS screen with the sun in the sky, as shown. When aligned, the Steering Indicator will point you in the direction you should be travelling in order to reach your destination.
Customizing the Compass Screen
You can change the four navigational fields. You can choose from BRG, DST, SOG, COG, VMG, CTS, TMP and Blank.
To customize your COMPASS screen, press MENU while viewing the COMPASS screen. Highlight CUSTOMIZE and press ENTER.
Use the UP/DOWN ARROWs to select the field you want to change and press ENTER.
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