Magellan GPS ColorTRAK User manual

GPS ColorTRAK
Satellite Navigator
User Manual
MAGELLAN

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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.

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Table of Contents
Introduction ...............................1
Packing List ............................................1
Features of Your GPS ColorTRAK...............2
Conventions Used in this Manual ..............2
Getting Started/Initialize............3
GPS ColorTRAK Description .....................3
Receiver Accuracy...................................3
GPS ColorTRAK Receiver .........................4
Using the Keypad....................................5
Installing the Batteries ..............................6
Using your GPS ColorTRAK ......................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
Changing a Waypoint in a Route .....40

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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
Auxiliary Functions ..................44
Working with Sun/Moon and Fish/Hunt ..44
Selecting the Simulate Mode...................45
Selecting Contrast .................................46
Selecting Alarm/Message ......................46
Accessing the Alarm/Message Screen.....46
Selecting Anchor Alarm .........................47
Selecting Arrival Alarm ..........................47
Selecting XTE Alarm ..............................48
Selecting Proximity Alarm.......................48
Viewing the Alarm/MSG Menu ..............49
Selecting Alarm Defaults ........................50
Clearing Alarm Messages ......................50
Customizing (Setup) .................52
Selecting Setup .....................................52
Initializing ............................................52
Disabling NAV Screens..........................53
Selecting a Coordinate System ...............53
Selecting Map Datum ............................54
Selecting Elevation Mode.......................54

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Selecting Time Format............................55
Selecting NAV Units ..............................56
Selecting North Reference ......................56
Selecting Light Timer..............................57
Selecting the Beeper..............................57
Selecting Personalize.............................58
Selecting Clear Memory ........................58
Selecting NMEA ...................................59
Selecting Baud Rate...............................59
Troubleshooting .......................60
Commonly Asked Questions ...................61
Contacting Magellan.............................62
NMEA Data Messages..............63
Available Datums ....................69
Specifications...........................70
Coordinate Systems .................71
What is GPS?...........................73
What is GPS?.......................................73
How Does GPS Work?...........................73
Accuracy .............................................74
DGPS ..................................................74
More Information on GPS.......................75
Accessories ..............................76

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Antenna Removal ....................77
Glossary..................................78
Index.......................................83

Magellan GPS ColorTRAK 1
Introduction 1
Congratulations on your purchase of the GPS ColorTRAK. Since introduc-
ing 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 ColorTRAK is the world’s first portable GPS receiver with a high-
resolution, color display. With a powerful 12-channel receiver and detach-
able 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
ColorTRAK 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 ColorTRAK, 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 ColorTRAK.
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.