Velleman COMP1 User Manual

COMP1

ELECTRONIC / DIGITAL COMPASS
ELEKTRONISCH / DIGITAAL KOMPAS
BOUSSOLE ÉLECTRONIQUE / NUMÉRIQUE
BRÚJULA ELECTRÓNICA/DIGITAL
ELEKTRONISCHER / DIGITALER KOMPASS

USER MANUAL

GEBRUIKERSHANDLEIDING
NOTICE D’EMPLOI
MANUAL DEL USUARIO
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COMP1 – ELECTRONIC / DIGITAL COMPASS

1. Introduction

To all residents of the European Union
Important environmental information about this product

This symbol on the device or the package indicates that disposal of the device after its lifecycle could harm
the environment.

Do not dispose of the unit (or batteries) as unsorted municipal waste; it should be taken to a specialized
company for recycling.
This device should be returned to your distributor or to a local recycling service.
Respect the local environmental rules.

If in doubt, contact your local waste disposal authorities.

Thank you for buying the COMP1! If the device was damaged in transit, don't install or use it and contact your dealer.

2. Safety Instructions

• Damage caused by disregard of certain guidelines in this manual is not covered by the warranty and the dealer will

not accept responsibility for any ensuing defects or problems.

• Avoid exposing the COMP1 to water, severe shock or extreme temperatures: <0°C (32°F) or >60°C (140°F).

• Avoid contact with corrosive materials such as perfume, alcohol or cleaning agents.

• Only use the device for its intended purpose. Using the device in an unauthorised way will void the warranty.

• Do not use the COMP1 in or near places or objects with a lot of metal/steel (vehicles, buildings…) or that contain

high voltage (power plants, any electrical appliance) as they generate a magnetic field that may affect the COMP1.

• Note that damage caused by user modifications to the device is not covered by the warranty.

• Keep the device away from children and unauthorised users.

3. Parts of the Device

Front

1. Numeric heading

2. Calibration mode icon

3. Compass arrow

4. Heading in cardinal points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW)

5. Snooze / Alarm ON/OFF switch

6. Compass ON/OFF button

7. Snooze/Light button
Back

8. Reset button

9. HR (hour) / Month button

10. MIN (minute) / Day button

11. 12/24 HR / YEAR button

12. °C/°F button

13. Time/alarm/calendar set / Lock selector

14. Protection plate release button

15. Battery compartment

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4. Batteries

The COMP1 operates on 2 AAA type batteries (not included).
Installation / replacement procedure: Loosen the screw of the battery compartment (#16), open the battery
compartment cover, take the exhausted batteries out (if applicable), insert 2 fresh AAA batteries (respect the polarity
indications), put the cover back and fasten the screw.
Do not mix old and new batteries as this may cause batteries to start leaking.
Replace the batteries when the "low battery" indicator comes on (just below the heading in cardinal points).

5. Use

a. General

• The compass can be switched on and off separately by pressing button #6. Switch the compass off when you

don't need it to save energy. If the compass is not switched off manually, it will auto switch off after a certain time.

• Press the Light button (#7) to switch the backlight on for 4 seconds. To avoid unnecessary battery drain, use the

backlight feature only when necessary.

• Press the °C/°F button (#13) to switch the temperature readout from °C to °F and vice versa.

b. Compass

• Keep the compass completely horizontal to get a precise readout. The COMP1 is held horizontally when the air

bubble in the level at the bottom of the device is located in the middle of the circle on the level.

• There are three readouts of the compass: the numeric heading (#1), the heading in cardinal points (#4) and the arrow

heading (also with cardinal points). The numeric heading is precise up to 1°, the arrow heading changes in 22.5° steps.

c. Compass calibration

1. Press and hold 'Snooze/Light' (#7) and press and hold 'Compass on/off' (#6) for 2 seconds until you hear a ’beep'

sound. The numeric heading (#1) and the calibration icon (#7) will start blinking.

2. Keep the COMP1 level and press 'Snooze/Light' (#7) to start the calibration. If you want to set the 'TRUE

NORTH' angle, execute step 3 ; if not, jump to step 4.

3. The TRUE NORTH option allows you to eliminate the difference between the magnetic north and the true north

heading. Check your location on the map below and write down the degree number (each line represents a 2°
difference) and direction (E=east ; W=west) of the line closest to your location. Then set those values on the
compass by pressing the Hr (#10) and Min (#11) buttons on the back of the device.