Audiovox GMR-GPS User manual

AU DIO~'O ~
ELECTRO:'olI CS CORP.
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) Transceiver
With Global Positioning System (GPS) Capability
Model GMR-GPS
Owner 's Manual
Customer Service
1-800·290·6650

INDEX
Warning .............................................................................................................................................. 3
Caution .............................................................................................................................................. 3
General Mobile Radio Service (GMAS) Ucense .................................................................................... 3
General Features ................................................................................................................................... 4
The Global Positioning System (GPS) Network .................................................................................... 4
The GPS Receiver .................................................................................................................................. 5
TheGMR-GPSUnit................................................................................................................................. 5
GeHing to Know Your GMR-GPS Unit ..................................................................................................... 6
Operational Status Icon Definition ......................................................................................................... 7
Accessories ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Powering the GMR-GPS Unit ................................................................................................................. 8
Installing the BaHeries ........................................................................................................................... 8
Using Rechargeable Batteries or Vehicle CigareHe Ughter BaHery Eliminator ................................. 9
Operational Modes ................................................................................................................................. 10
GMR·GPS Gateway Page Access to the Menu Pages .......................................................................... 11
Scrolling Through the Menu Pages ....................................................................................................... 12
GMR-GPS Operational Menu Flow Diagrams (Figures 1-5) ................................................................. 13
SeHing Up the GMR-GPS Unit ................................................................................................................ 18
Adjusting the Volume .............................................................................................................................. 19
SeHing Up the GPS Feature ................................................................................................................... 20
Paging Through GPS Functions ............................................................................................................ 21
Initializing the Global Positioning System Mode.................................................................................... 21
Selecting Pages ..................................................................................................................................... 21
Standby Pages ....................................................................................................................................... 21
GPS + Radio Standby Page ................................................................................................................... 22
GPS Only Standby Page ......................................................................................................................... 22
Radio Only Standby Page ...................................................................................................................... 23
The Gateway Page ................................................................................................................................. 23
Hot Key Menu Access ............................................................................................................................. 24
The Navigation Page .............................................................................................................................. 25
The Mark Waypoint Page ........................................................................................................................ 26
The MAP Page ........................................................................................................................................ 27
The POINTER Page ............................................................................................................................... 28
The GPS MENU Page ........................................................................................................................... 30
Taking a Trial Run .................................................................................................................................. 36
Lers
Begin .............................................................................................................................................. 36
Mark Your Waypoint ................................................................................................................................ 36
Let's Take a Short Trip ............................................................................................................................ 38
Going Home ........................................................................................................................................... 38
Locating Another GMR-GPS User .......................................................................................................... 39
GMR·GPS Radio Operation .......................................... .. ....................................................................... 40
Radio Controls ....................................................................................................................................... 40
Accessing the Radio Setup Parametars ............................................................................................... 41
Explanation and Use of Radio Setup Functions .................................................... .. .............................. 42
Accessing the Hot Key Radio Operaling Modes .................................................................................... 43
Explanation of Hot Key Menu Use .......................................................................................................... 44
Notes For Good Communication ........................................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 47
Technical Specifications .............................................................................................................. 48
Main Channel Frequencies .................................................................................................................... 49
Continuous Tone Coded Squelch System Tone Frequencies (in Hz) .................................................. 50
Warranty .............................................................................................................................................. 51
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WARNING:
• The GMR·GP$ shoukS be used as an aid in navigation.The unit is not intended to replace
basic navigational procedures and common sense.
• Because of errors inherent In the nature of the GPS system,the unit will not guide you to an
exact position orthe precise Indicatedcoordinates.However, undermost circumstances,il
should be accurate to withinabout 1
00 feet.
• When us ing this device in avehickl, use It onty when the vehk:1e is stopped and it is safe to do
so. Operating the unit while driving is dangerous
and could result in an accident orcollision. It
Is more important to keep youreyeson the road and hands on the wheel.
• Do not operate the transceiverunless you are licensed to do so.
• Rem ove the batteries from t he un it if it is not expected to be used fo r long periods.This will
eliminate the possibitity of chemicals leaking fromthebattertes andcorroding the un it.
• Avoid exposing the unit to water or extremes of temperature.
• Do not use this device in or nearamin ing facility, which uses remotely triggered explosives
or
in areas JabehKt "Blasting Area ". Premature oraccidental detonation may result.
• 00 not attempt to modify or
in any way increase the output of this transceiver. Its output is
designed to meet
the legal limits set by the FCC .
•
00 not use this device or change its batteries inpotentially explosive atmospheres as sparks
in such areascould resu lt in an expklston.
• Tum your transceiver off wherever posted notices restrict the use of radios or cellular
telephones. Facilities such as hospitals may use equipment that is sensitive to RF energy.
• Tum yourtransceiver offon board aircraft when requested to do so.
• 00 not place your rad io in front of a vehicle's air-bag. If the air-bag deploys,itcould propel
the unit like a projectile causing bodily injury.
CAUTION:
• Neverattemptto charge alkaline ordry cell batteries, as batteries may burst causi ng personal
Injury and damage to the unit. Wh en recharging batteries, use only Audiovo x-a pproved re-
chargeabfebatteries and charger. Use of the Aud iovoxchargerwith other brandsof batteries is
not recommended.As batterycharging t imes will varywith different brands,referto the
manufacturer's instructions forcharging other brands of batteries.
• Keep the antenna at least 1 inch (2.5 cm) away f rom yourhead and body when transmitting.
00 not use yourGMR-GPS transceiverwith adamaged antenna.
• Rep lace the rubbercoverover the heads et receptacle when not in use.
General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS) License:
Use of this unitwithin the United States requi res an FCC GMRS license. An i nd ividual 18 years
of age orolder, who
Is not a representatai ve ofaforeign government,is eligible to applyfor a
GMRS system license. You will need two forms from the FCC ;FCC Form 159 and FCC Form
605 Main Form an d Schedule F. You can find the forms online at: http :// www.fcc.gov I
formpage.html,or call 1-800-418-3676. 3

GENERAL FEATURES
GPSFEATURES
• 128 x 64 Dot Pixel LCD Display
• LCD Backlight for Night Operati on
- Mode IconsforGPS+RADIO. GPS ONLY and RADIO ONLY
- 8Parallel Channel Satellite Receiver
-
GPS Partner Localor (GP LOCATOR)
-Stores 10Routes with Up to 20Waypoinls Each
- Provides 5Tracks
- Map and PointerDisplays Provide:
Latitude and Longitude
CurrenVAverageIMaximum Speed
Beamgand Heading
Date andTime
Sunri se and Sunset
GMRSFEATURES
- 15 GMRS Channels (7 Shared FRS)
- 38 PrivacyCodes (ForEach Main Channel)
-Built-In Hands-Free VOXCapability
-Upto 5-Mile Range
GENERAL FEATURES
• Requires 4 AA Alkaline Batteries or Type NiMH orother type
Rechargeable Batteries (Not Included)
-Foid-Down GMRS Antenna
-Swivel BeltClip
THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) NETWORK
GPS is a world-wide radio navigation system based on a group of about 26 satellites and their
associated ground stations. AGPSreceiver uses signals from the sateJlites tocalculate itsposition
and attitude. The basis of GPS operat ion is triangulation, and the receiver uses the travelti me of
radio signals from
the satellites to calculate its distance from each one using a technique called
"pseudoranging". Itcan then create lines of
pos ition.
The satellites transmittwotypes
of signalscalled "CIA~ (coarse/acquisition) and·PO (prec i sion) .The
latter
are encrypted and can only be used by military GPS receivers. As with all other GPS units
available to the public, the GMA-GPS makes use of the CIA signals to establish position and
altitude.Theaccuracyof adisplayedposition vanes with anumberof factors including time.
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Generally, the position displayed by a GPS receiver using the CIA signals should by accurate to
within 100feet, and for 50% of thetime it shoUld be accurate to within about 40 feet. It is normal for
the displayed position to "wander" slightly over time. For the same reason , the altitude displayed by
a GPS receiver will also vary slightly.
II is important to understand that such variations are inherent in GPS and do not indicate a fault in
the receiver. Remember also, that GPS isoperated by the DOD and is subject to military require-
ments. There is no guaranteethat signals will always be available, or that any displayed poSition or
altitude will be accurate.
THE GPS RECEIVER
A GPS receiver such as the GMR - GPS uses the CIA signals from the satellites to determine its
position
on earth.Signals from three satellites are needed to provide an unambiguous position fix,
with reliable attitude indications requiring a fourth. In mostcircumstances, a GPS receiver will be
able to receive signals from more than four satellites and can decide which it will use to givethe best
positi on .
Si
gnals from GPS satellites are relativelyweak and are easily blocked by obstacles orlocal screen·
ing. GPS receivers may bot work well indoors, in vehicles or underneath trees or foliage. Forbest
results, the receiver should be able to "see" as much of the sky as possible.
THE GMR-GPS UNIT
The Audiovox GMR-GPS provides you wi th the features of aprecise hand-held GPS unit designed
for general purpose locating and navigation.
Not only can it determine your actual position. it can
also guide you to adestination by establishing and storing waypoints to markthetrail orroute, and
allow
you to return to your original starting point.
But what makes this unit unique, is the incorporation of GMRS capability, whereby your position
can be transmitted to another GMR-GPS unit, thereby allowing another party to know your exact
position, your intended route,
and how long it will take you to arrive at that position.
By including three modes of operation, your GMA-GPS
can act as a mobile radio transceiver only,
as aGPS unit only or as acombination of the two technologies for navigati on and communication
purposes.
The GMR-GPS incorporates the following features and capabilities:
• WAYPOINTS: The unit provides 150 waypoints with user-selected names and graphic
symbols.
• ROUTE : Lets you navigate up to 10 routes with 20 waypoints in each route.
• TRACKS: Provides an automatic track log usinglivesaved tracks; these tracks allow
the user to locatethe beginning and end point of each track.
• MARK : Allows the user to save and transmit his/herlocation to other GMR-GPS units
tuned
to the same channel (up to adistance of approximately 5miles).
• GP LOCATOR: Allows the user to receive and store position coordinates of other
GMR-GPS users.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR GMR-GPS UNIT
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1. Push-to-Talk Button (PTT) Button: Used during GMRS radio operation when transmitting
voice signals and call tones.
2. Global Positioning System Antenna: Provides reception of GPS satellite signals to
determinelocation. The unit should be held upright to maximize receivedsatellite information.
3. Built-In Speaker: Provides receive audio during GMRSoperation.
4.
Built-In Microphone: Accepts voice/audio inputsignals when transmitting during GMRS
operation.
5. External Speaker/Microphone Jack: Accepts external microphone/speaker plug for
use during GMRS operation.
6. GMRS Retractable Antenna: Provides GMRS transmiVreceive operation when extended.
7. Belt Clip: Allows unit to be carried on a belt or clothing when attached to the clip.
8. Wheel Key: Spring-loaded centerposition switch.
Up/Down movement:
a. increase/decrease volume level during radiooperation.
b. cursor up/down movement for highlighting menu itemsfor selection.
Press-to-Enter:
a. Selects menu item to be changed or modified.
b. Confirms data entry or menu selections.
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9. Page BuHon (PAGE): Scrolls sequentiallythrough menu pages in the forward direction,
and also provides access to a shortcut display for easyacquisition
of main GPS displays.
10. BaHery Compartment Cover: Allows access to four AA batteries when removed.
11. DC6V Jack: It accepts a DC-to-DC vehicle cigarette lighterbatteryeliminatoradapter.
12.
Battery Charging Contacts:Provide in-unit charging of batteries when unit is placed in
charging stand.
13. LCD Display: Displays the various pages, menus, and modesofoperation.
14.
Power OnlOff/Mark BuHon (CYM): Provides a means of tuming the uniton and off;
duringGPSoperation. this button is also usedto marka current position for save purposes,
or for sending yourlocation
to anotherunit during tracking/GO TOoperation.
15.
Monitor (MON) BuHon: Providesa means of temporarily bypassing the squelch setting
and play all signals on a given GMRS channel.
16. Belt Clip Attachment Stud: Allows unit to be attached to the belt clip.
Operational Status Icon Definition
This icon appears during GMRSIQPSoperation when
TX an audio orlocation radio signalis being transmitted.
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During GMRS operation, this icon indicates the
relativestrength of a received radio signal.
Thisicon indicatesthat a user is contacting you with a
unitthat is setto the same channel and CTCSS cod9.
This icon appears during GMRS operation to
indicate thechannel scan modehasbeen activated.
Thisicon appears during GMRSoperation to
indicate the Priority Channel Scan modehas been
activated.
This icon appears during GMRS operation to
indicate the VOX mode isactivated.
This icon appears during GMRS operation to
indicate the Key Lock mode is activated.
This icon appears when the RADIO ONLY or
RADIO+GPS modeis operational.
This icon appears when the GPS
or RADIO +GPS
mode is operational.
This icon indicates the current strength of the
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Accessories
SUPPUED:
(1) Belt Clip
( 1) Carryi ng Case (P INGMRGPS-CS)
OPTIONAL:
(1) Desktop Charger (PIN GMRGPS-SC) and
AC/DC Wall Adapter (PIN GMRGPS-WA)
(1) Vehicle CigaretteLighter Battery Eliminat or
(DC12V-to-DC 6V) (PIN GMRGPS-BE)
(1) CarMounting Bracket (PIN GMRGPS-CB)
(1) Headset (PIN FRS-SHSn
(1) Set of Rechargeable Batteries
Powering the GMR-GPS Unit:
SPAING
CUPS
SPRING LOADED
BELTCUP
Belt Clip Accessory
Your GMR-GPS unit operates on four AA batteries. Alkaline batteries will provide slightly better
performance than rechargeable batteries. Only Audiovox-approved rechargeable batteries can
be
recharged in the unit using the optional charger.This will ensure optimum pertormance for the
GMR-GPS. Use of the
AudiOvox charger with other brands of batteries is not recommended, as
batterychargingtimes will vary . Refe rtothemanufacturer's instructions forcharging otherbrands of
batteries.
InstallingtheBalteries:
Installing batteries in the GMR-GPS unitis straightforward as shown in the illustrationbelow.
1. Simply unlatch thecoverclip at
the bottom rearof the unit and liftoffthe batterycompartment
cover _
2. Remove the four dischargedbatteries,ifpresent,unless the unit is being used for the first
time.
3. Install four rechargeable AA batteries,orinstall Alkaline batteries,
if desired. Carefully note
battery polarity
as marked within the battery compartment.
4. Slide the batterycompartment cover
in place; swing upthe cover retaining clip and snap it
into position.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
COVER
COVER
CLIP (SWING
DOWN)
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Battery Installation and Removal
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BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
(OBSERVE
POLARITY)

The following guidelines will improve performance and provide longer operating times for the
GMR~GPS unit:
1. Do not mix old and new batteries.
2.
The useof alkaline~type batteries is recommended to providethe longestoperatingtime.
3. Do not mixalkaline, standard (carbon~zinc) orrechargeable (NiMH) batteries.
4. Ifthe unit is notto be used for an extended periodoftime, remove the batteries. Old
or
leaking batteriescan cause damage to the unit and will void thewarranty.
UsingRechargeableBatteries or Vehicle Cigarette Lighter BatteryEliminator:
When rechargeablebatteries are installed in the GMR~GPS unit, theycan be recharged byplacing
the uniton the optional charging stand, Part Number GMRGPS~SC.
CAUTION: Theoptionalcharging stand is intendedforuseonlywith Audiovox~approved rechargeable
(NiMH) batteries (PIN
GMRGPs.Sn . Avoid overcharging the batteries, or else battery
life will beshortened.
In addition, the unitcan be operated from a 12 Vdc source (such as availablefrom a carcigarette
lighter receptacle) onlybyconnecting theoptional vehiclecigarette lighterbatteryeliminatorto the
DC6V
jack on the lower right side of the unit. When connected for operation in this manner, the
batteriesare bypassed andare
no longerusedto powerthe unit. The batterycharge indicator icon
displaysthe battery charge level.
CAunON: Direct application of 12 Vdc wilt causedamageto the unit.
GMR~GPS
UNIT
iii Full Battery-Three segments illuminated.
: Low Battery
~ One segment illuminated.
ADAPTER
PLUG
DC6V
JACK
INSERT INTO VEHICLE
12VDC CIGARETTE
I RECEPTACLE
Vehicle Cigarette LighterBattery EliminatorSetup
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OPERATIONAL MODES
The GMR-GPS is capable of three modes of operation; namely, RADIO ONLY. GPS ONLY or
GPS + RADIO. The desired modecan be selected using the Setup menu oncethe unit is turned
on and
in the standby mode.
Power OIllOff (6) and Mark(M) Button (12)
1. Press and hold the power On/Off (6) button forat least2seconds. You will hear aconfinning
beep to indicate the unit is on. In addition, at turn-on, the Audiovox logo display appears
on the LCD for about 2seconds, followed bythe WELCOME TO GP LOCATOR display. A
short beep and melody then sounds
and the standby displayappears.
NOTE: If the unit was previously in a radio only mode (GMRS), the unit displays the radio
standby pageandenters themonitor receive mode.The radio channel and Coded
Tone Controlled Squelch System (CTCSS) code appears at the bottom of the
display. Ifthe unit was previously in a GPS mode (GPS ONLY orGPS +RADIO), the
top of the display indicates whether or not the unit
is ready for NAVIGATION,
SEARCHING to enter the
GPS domain, orin the SLEEP MODE (no satellite signals
received for at least 7minutes, and no reinitialization of the search mode).
2. Pressing the c9/M button for longerthan 1.5 seconds will tum off the unit.
3. In GPS mode, a Gateway page can be accessed from any of the six primary menu display
pages; thispage provides quick access and/or return toany other primary menu page.
NOTE: Momentarily pressing the 6/M button while the unit is on will access the Mark
function, which is used during
GPS operation to keep trackof waypoints and route
information (discussed later
in detail in this manual).
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STANDBY PAGE
MAP PAGE
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MENU PAGE
NAVIGATION PAGE
PRESS ENTER
PRESSJHOLO PAGE
PRESS/HOLD PAGE
PRESS
PRESS ENTER
ENTER
PRESSIHOLO PAGE
GATBNAY PAGE
PRESS AND HOLD PAGE TO
ACCESS GATEWAY DISPLAY FROM L===-,--,-:~
Am PAlMARYOISPlAY PAGE;
MOMENTARLY PRESSPAGETO PRESSIHOLD PAGE
ACCESS THE NEXT PRIMARY
DISPLAY PAGE. USE UPIDOWN
WHEEL KEY TO HIGHliGHT
PRIMARY PAGE ICONS ON
GATEWAY DISPLAY; lHEN PRESS
ENTERTOACCESSPRIMARY
DISPLAY PAGE,.
GMR-GPS Gateway Page Access to the Menu Pages
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POINTER PAGE
SETUP PAGE
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ScrollingThrough theMenu Pages:
1. With the unit in the GPS ONLY or GPS + RADIO standby mode, pressing the PAGE button
will permit scrolling through the primary radiO/GPS menu pag e s.
a. Navigation Page
b. MapPage
c. Pointer Page
d. GPS Menu Page
e. Setup Page
f. Standby Page
2.
With the unit in the RADIO ONLY standby mode, pressing the PAGE button permits scrolling
through the rad io menu pages.
3. The flow diagrams on the following pages Illustrate the paths through the various setup menus
for Radio, GPS and General unit functions . Depending on the Setup mode (RADIO ONLY , GPS
ONLY or GPS +RADIO)certain displays and/or menus mayormay not be available.
GPS +RADIO NAVIGATION
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SETTING UP THE GMR-GPS UNIT
After the GMR-GPS unit is turned on. it should be set up and/or tailored for operation
according to user specific needs. To accomplish this, the basic SETUP mode must be accessed
and the required information needs to be entered. Access the SETUP mode as follows:
1. From eitherofthe GPS Standby modes, press the PAGE button five times (from the radio only
mode press the PAGE button once); the unit should beep each timethe button is pressed.
2. When the SETUP page appears, the displaywill show a highlighted (boxed) RADIOicon,
GPS icon or SETUP icon.
3. Usethe Up/Down wheel key switch to highlight the SETUP icon; then momentarily press
the Enterswitch (the spring-loaded centerposition ofthewheel key); the SETUP menu will
appear on thedisplayas shown below, and MODEwill be highlighted.
4. To scroll through this menu, usethe Up/Down positions ofthewheel key. To change the
parameters of each menu item, proceed as follows:
a. MODE -Press Enter; a menu appearsin the centerofthe displayand, below the
MODE bar, at the bottom ofthe menu, will appearthecurrent mode (ROO (radio) ONLY,
GPS ONLY
or GPS + RADIO).
(1) Press thewheel key up or down tochange the mode to the one you want (ROO
ONLY, GPS ONLY
or GPS + RADIO).
(2) Whenthe desired modeappears below the MODE bar, press Enter; thepopup menu
disappears from thescreen and the selected
mode remains displayed below the
MODE bar.
PRESS
WHEELKEY
UPORDOWN
TO SELECT
MENU ITEMS
RADIO ONLY
GPSONLY
GPS+RADIO
PRESS ENTER
TO SELECT
MENU ITEM
FOR CHANGE
Basic Setup Menu Selections
b. USER 10. -Press the wheel key switch up or down to highlight the USER 10 item; the
current USER 10appears in the window at the bottom of the display. Press Enter.
The
EDITUSER 10 page appears; The user identification codeconsists ofeightcharacters,
which can be all letters, all numbers
ora combination of each. When the edit page
appears, thefirst character is highlighted by the cursor. Enter the desired user
10 as
follows:
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(1) Press Enter; an alphanumeric window appears
with ahighlighted number /l ettercorresponding
to the character present ly be i ng used.
(2) Using the UpIOown wheel key .highlight the first
10 characterdesiredandpress Enter.The first
characterchanges
and the cursor moves to
the second character pos ition.
(3) Repeat step (2) forthe s econd desired character;
the cursor moves
to the third character position.
(4) Repeat step (2) for the third through eighth
character, if
used; then press Enter.
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(5) Using the UplDown wheel key ,highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen and press
Entertosave the user
10 code justentered.The Setup page reappears.
c. CONTRAST -Press
the wheel key sw it ch upor down to highltght the CONTRAST item;
then press Ente
r. Apopup menu appears with acontrast level between 1 and 10high
lighted; the level also appears in the status bar at the bottom of the display. Use the
Up/Down wheel key
to select the desi red displaycontrast for the LCD. Set the contrast at
about halfway (4 or 5) for best display. Press Enter toconfirm the selection.
d. BACKLIGHT -Press the wheel key switch up ordown to highlight the BACKLIGHT
item; then press Enter. A popup menu appears with the backlight duration (or none)
highlighted; the selection also appears
in the status bar at the bottom of the display.
Use the Up / Down position of the wheel key switch 10 select thelCO backlight feature
OFF . 15 SEC. lOSEC . 1M1N or STAY ON as indicated in the bottom status bar. Press
Enter toconfirm the
se~ion .
N01'E; Bemindful that use 01 thebacklighting feature for longerperiods of time will
depletebattery power more quickly.
e. PWR SAVE -Press the wheel key switch up ordown to highlight the PWA SAVE item;
then press
Enter. A popup menu appears with the current selection highlighted; the
selection also appears
in the status bar at the bottom of the display. Use the Up/Down
position of the wheel key switch
to select the desired power save option at OFF, SHORT
(3 seconds) or LONG (5 seconds) as indicated in the bottom status bar. Press Enter to
confirm the selection.
f. KEY BEEP -Press the whee l key swit ch up ordown to hlghltght the KEY BEEP item;
then press Enter. A popup menu appears with the current selection htghltghted; the
selection also appears in the status bar at the bottom ofthe di~ay . Use the Up/Oown
positi
on of the wheel key switch to tum th ekey beep ON or OFF as ind icated in thebottom
status bar. Press the Enter button
to conf i rm the selection.
g. 8m VERSION -This menu line, when highlighted, indicates the current SoftWare
version incorporated intothe
unit.
Adjustingthe Volume:
This adjustment applies to the radio modes only .
1.
With the unit in the RDO ONLY or GPS + RADIO standby mode (standby page displayed), use
the Up/Oown wheel key in the up ordown position; aVOL bar graph display appears.
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2. Move thewheel key in the up or down position to increase ordecrease the volume setting. The
volume bar graph will increase or decrease in steps, accordingly, to a maximum of 16ora
minimum of
1.
SETTING UP THE GPS FEATURE
Nowthat the basic setup procedures have been performed, you must now perform the setup proce-
dure for the GPS feature. This is accomplished as follows:
1. From the SETUP displaypage, select the GPS mode using the Up / Down wheel key; the
GPS icon will be highlighted (boxed). Then press Enter.
2. The
GPS menu shown below will appear.The items in this menu are accessed and edited in
the same manner asexplained previously for the SETUP menu; usethe Up/DownlEnter
wheel
key switch as before.
a. DATUMS -Sincemaps and charts are created using a starting reference point called a
datum, this starting point will differ from map-to-map.
The mostcommon mathematical
ellipsoid used is WGS.a4 (World Geodetic System 1984). In addition to the WGS-84
standard, agreatmany otherdatums are available for entry depending on user location.
Ifyou use maps orcharts specifying adatum otherthan WGS-84, you should change
the datum applicable to that region to reduce position errors. If you are not sure of which
datumto apply, use theWGS-84 datum for bast overall performance.
b. LOCATION -The Location item provides you with fourchoices fordisplay of positional
information; namely.Degrees
(DODO) .Minutes(MM'), Seconds (SS"), Degrees and
Minutes only (DDD'MM.MM'), Degrees only (DDD.DDDDD') ora
UTM (Universal
Transverse Mercator). The capability to adjust the time offsetvalue is available underthe
OTHER option of !he TIME ZONE lunction below .
c. TIME ZONE -Selecting the Time Zone provides you with achoice of
the available zones relative to the United States and its possessions.
These oonsist
01 ATLANTIC, EASTERN, CENTRAL, MOUNTAIN ,
PACIFIC,ALASKA, HAWAII and SAMOA.
In addition, Time Zone also
offers achoice of OTHER, whereby the unit can be programmed for
any otherspecific area not listed. If OTHER is selected, the param
eters
are enteredunder UTC (UniVersal TimeClock) Offset. This
provides you with thecapability of adjusting
the Time Offset value
between +12 and -
12 in reference to Greenwich, England.
d. DAYLIGHT (SavingTime) -This menu item provides you with the
capability of choosing the daylightsaving time mode {SAVe OFFI
SAVE
ON). In eithercase, the time must be enteredmanually.
e. TIME
MODE ~ Selecting the Time Mode item allows you to select the way the time is
presented
on the display (either 12 HOURS or 24 HOURS clock format).
1. DATE MODE -Selecting the Date Mode item allows you to select the way the date is
presented
on the display (OD-MM-YV, MM-DI).YV, or YV·MM-DD), where M=monlh,
D=day and Y=year.
g. UNIT
~ This item allows you to specify distance measurements in METRIC
(Meters/Kilometers),STATUTe (Feet/Miles) orNAUTICALunits.
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