VMS 500S, 700 HD, 700 HD II, 700 HD X Introductory Manual
500s:
700 HD:
700 HDs II & 700 HD X:
VMS GPS units -
an Introductory Guide
V3.2
See more info at www.gpsoz.com.au/rfsa
Important note for X series users:
The X series has a high brightness screen, a charging time of one hour minimum prior to first use is
recommended. Depending on usage patterns, this may need to be repeated.
The VMS Touring is a powerful GPS unit comprising of two main GPS applications, “Street
Navigation” providing turn by turn voice directions to street locations and “Off Road Navigation”
giving access to detailed topographical maps across NSW.
The initial menu will offer a variety of options. The options around the edge are set when shipped
and shouldn’t normally need changing. Tap “Navigation” (a round compass on some models) in the
centre to go to the next menu.
Navigation menu (500 shown):
Choice of ”Street Navigation” on the left or ”Topographical Maps” on the right.
Details on how to operate the “Street Navigation” can be found in the enclosed booklet.
The “Off Road Navigation” option provides access to detailed topographical 1:25K and 1:250K maps
of NSW (plus Qld and Vic on the 700HDs II & X) via OziExplorer. The remaining states are covered by
1:250K maps. Three custom OziExplorer screens have been created to provide access to the most
commonly used activities. Each screen can be selected by pressing the “next page” icon in the top
RH corner.
Main map screen: provides a continually updating map that will display your current
position (yellow arrow) and your speed (top centre). In addition, a yellow snail trail will be
displayed of your recent travels.
GPS Status: GPS turned on but no reception - all information invalid
GPS turned off – tap satellite dish to turn on
GPS on and operating normally
Map
Sheet
Name
Allow map
panning
Display a
page
Open
new map
Current
Speed
Turn GPS
on & off
Common
Functions
Display
Text Menus
Next
Previous
More/less
detailed
maps
Hide
Menu
Bar
Next
Page
Magnify
map
Light & exit
options
Jump to
Main Map
Current location and
direction of travel
Allow
map
panning
GPS Status
(see below)
Note: Tapping on the “speed” will change this part of the display to your current position displayed
in Latitude and Longitude. Tapping again will change the display to a six figure grid reference.
Tapping again will display current speed display.
Location Page: details of your present position are provided here numerically. All positions are
shown using GDA94 datum. Formats include Latitude and Longitude (degrees, minutes and decimal
minutes), 6 digit grid references (centre) and full grid reference (bottom). In addition, heading in
degrees and altitude in metres are also displayed.
full grid
format
Six figure grid
Altitude
in meters
Direction of
travel
“True”
Latitude
longitude
deg mins
Note: The menu bar has many options that don’t all fit across the screen at one time. By pressing
the >>> on the lower, RHS the remaining icons will appear up the RHS. So if the menu bar looks like
pressing >>> results in:
Pressing the “Hide Text Options” will “slide” the menu bar to the left, hiding the text options
Additional
Options
Hide Text
Options
Text
Options
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