Canyon CNS-DC3 User manual

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Digital Compass
Article: CNS-DC3 Quick Guide v1.0
Package Contents
1. CANYON CNS-DC3 Main Unit
2. Documentation CD 3. User Quick Guide
Hardware Overview
Basic Operation
Press [M] and [SR] to cycle through 9 functional modes.
[M] Button
[EL] Button
[S/S] Button[L/R] Button
[SR] Button

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Current Time Mode
zPress [S/S] to toggle between different functional displays including
Day of Week display, Temperature display, Altitude Tendency display,
and Sea Level Pressure Tendency display
zThe device provided 4 different symbols indicating the forecasted
weather as shown.
zThe feature only occurs in Current Time Mode and Dual Time Mode.
NOTE:
zIt is highly recommended that the device to be kept at the same
altitude for at least 24 hours to achieve higher accuracy predication.
zThe device presents weather forecast function by adopting general
weather forecasting principles. Dramatic weather changes within a
very short period of time will not be reflected by device.
Daily Alarm Mode
zPress [S/S] to switch between daily alarm1, daily alarm2, and hourly
chime display.
zPress [L/R] to switch daily alarms on/off at their displays
respectively. A daily alarm indicator will be displayed on the
screen when daily alarm is switched on.
zPress [L/R] to switch hourly chime on/off at its display. An hourly
chime indicator will be displayed on the screen when hourly
chime is switched on.
Chronograph Mode
zUpon entering, the Chronograph Mode indicator CHR will be
displayed at the top of screen.
zThe device measures elapsed time and current lap time.
zPress [S/S] to start counting. Press the button again to stop
counting and the elapsed time will be displayed on the screen. Press
the button the third time to resume counting.
zPress [L/R] while counting to display current lap time. Press the

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button again to display next lap time. The lap time display will return
to counting display automatically after 10 seconds.
zPress and hold [L/R] for 2 seconds to reset counter.
zDuring split time display, press and hold [M] to recall all lap times
and total lap times accumulated.
zPress [S/S] and [L/R] to review each lap time and total lap times
accumulated.
zPress and hold [M] to exit lap time display and back to chronograph
display.
Timer Mode
zUpon entering, the Timer Mode indicator TMR will be displayed at the
top of screen.
zPress [L/R] to cycle through quick set values of countdown timer.
Press [S/S] to start countdown. The residual time will be displayed
on the screen.
zPress [S/S] during count-down to pause. Press the button again to
resume countdown.
zPress [L/R] to reset count-down timer to target time.
NOTE:
The device will beep once per minute when the timer reaches last 10
minutes, once every 10 seconds when timer reaches last one minute, and
once every second in the last 5 seconds. It will also beep for another 30
second when timer reaches target time.
Pacer Mode
zUpon entering, the Pacer Mode indicator PCR will be displayed at the
top of screen.
zPress [S/S] to generate beeps at a pre-defined pacer rate. Press the
button again to stop.
zThe step counter increases one counter per beep.
zPress and hold [L/R] to reset step counter. During Pacer Mode, press

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[M] to select Chronograph Mode.
zAt Chronograph Mode, press [S/S] to start counting and beeping
simultaneously. Press the button again to stop counting and beeping.
Dual Time Mode
zPress and hold [M] for 2 seconds to enter Settings Mode.
zPress [M] to shift through different digits. Press [S/S] and [L/R] to
adjust values.
zPress [M] to save modified settings and exit Settings Mode.
Altimeter Mode
zPress [SR] anytime during main menu to cycle through Altimeter
Mode, Barometer Mode, and Compass Mode.
zAt the device screen display during Altimeter Mode, 1 of 2 Altimeter
functions, temperature or history, will be displayed at the top row.
zCurrent (history) altitude and the current (history) time are displayed
at the middle row and bottom row of the display respectively.
NOTE:
To obtain more accurate readings, please keep the device away from body
which will minimize effect of body heat.
zPress and hold [L/R] to obtain immediate readings. The temperature
is displayed in degree Celsius (˚C) or degree Fahrenheit (˚F).
zThe device automatically records the altitude reading every 60
minutes and plots the data into an altitude bar graph as History
display.
zPress [L/R] to review altitude records and their recording time of the
last 23 hours in order. Press [S/S] to switch between measurement
units including altitude units meter(m)/feet(ft) and temperature
units (˚C)/ (˚F).
zThere are 4 methods to adjust/ calibrate altimeter functions including
Zero Altitude, Absolute Altitude, Sea Level Pressure and Factory
Default Adjustment. Please refer to user manual for more details.

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Barometer Mode
zPress [SR] anytime during main menu to cycle through Altimeter
Mode, Barometer Mode, and Compass Mode.
zAt the device screen display during Altimeter Mode, press [S/S] to
cycle through 3 Barometer functions including temperature, Sea
Level Pressure, and history displayed at the top row.
zCurrent (history) pressure and the current (history) time are
displayed at the middle row and bottom row of the display
respectively.
NOTE:
To obtain more accurate readings, please keep the device away from body
which will minimize effect of body heat.
zPress and hold [L/R] to obtain immediate readings. The temperature
is displayed in degree Celsius (˚C) or degree Fahrenheit (˚F).
zThe device automatically records the pressure reading every 60
minutes and plots the data into a pressure bar graph as History
display.
zPress [L/R] to review pressure records and their recording time of
the last 23 hours in order. Press [S/S] to switch between
measurement units including pressure units (mb/hPa)/(inHg) and
temperature units (˚C)/ (˚F).
zThere are 2 methods to adjust/ calibrate barometer functions
including Absolute Pressure and Factory Default Adjustment. Please
refer to user manual for more details.
Compass Mode
Precautions:
zPlease keep the device away from all magnets or appliances that
generate magnetic fields such as mobile phones, speakers, motors,
etc.
zThe device, like most magnetic compass, points to the magnetic

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North which is slightly different from the true North. Please refer to
section below for more details.
zPlease perform compass calibration under the following conditions:
1. Using the device for the first time.
2. When the magnetic distortion icon OFF CAL indicator is flashing.
3. After battery replacement.
4. When the device was calibrated at a distanced location.
zTo acquire a more accurate measurement, please avoid using the
device under the following conditions:
1. When the device is in vicinity of magnets or magnetized objects.
2. When the device is in vicinity of electrical appliances.
3. When the device is inside a moving object or a reinforced concrete
building.
zTurn the device until the navigation arrow is pointing at the direction
of desired object for measurement.
zPress [L/R] to enter Compass mode and to display corresponding
compass direction and compass bearing.
zThe bar graph pointer will be pointing at the direction of magnetic
North.
zPress [S/S] to toggle display of normal/backward bearing directions
of current object.
zThe backward bearing indicator ªwill be displayed at top of screen.
zThe backward bearing will return to normal bearing automatically
once the device enters standby mode or manually switched back to
Current Time Mode.
zPress [L/R] to fix/release current compass readings.
zThe compass lock indicator will be displayed at the top of screen.
zThe compass lock will be released automatically once the device
enters IDLE mode or manually switched back to Current Time Mode.