Midland ALAN MAP 600 User manual

ALAN MAP 600
Advanced cartographic navigator
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User´s Manual

ALAN MAP 600 Bedienungsanleitung
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1Important Warnings 3
1.1 Symbols used................................................................3
1.2 Warnings ......................................................................3
2Introduction 4
2.1 Your MAP 600 .............................................................4
3Description of MAP 600 5
3.1 Buttons and controls.....................................................5
3.1.1 Front Panel................................................................5
3.1.2 Back Panel and Connections...................................6
4Preparation 7
4.1 Unpacking ....................................................................7
4.2 Optional accessories .....................................................7
4.3 Installation of a CF memory card and batteries ...........8
5The first time you use your MAP 600 9
5.1 Turning on/off ..............................................................9
5.2 Initialisation of GPS receiver (first receiving) .............9
5.3 Establishing your position............................................9
6Display settings 10
6.1 Rotating the main pages .............................................10
6.2 Display backlighting ..................................................10
6.3 Adjusting display contrast..........................................10
7Navigating the command menus 11
7.1 Menu Settings.............................................................11
7.1.1 Backlight .................................................................12
7.1.2 Navigation Mode ...................................................12
7.1.3 NMEA Output..........................................................12
7.1.4 Map Direction.........................................................12
7.1.5 Units.........................................................................12
7.1.6 Language ...............................................................13
7.1.7 DMS Format ............................................................13
7.1.8 WAAS / EGNOS .......................................................13
7.1.9 Buzzer (acoustic Signal) ..........................................13
7.1.10 Changing Coordinate format ............................13
7.1.11 Changing map references (Datum).................. 13
7.1.12 Set AR................................................................. 13
7.1.13 Time.................................................................... 14
7.2 Main Menu................................................................. 14
8Description of the main pages 15
8.1 Selecting the main pages ........................................... 15
8.2 Satellite page.............................................................. 15
8.2.1 Menu of the satellite page................................16
8.3 Map page ................................................................... 16
8.3.1 Menu of the map page – Gerneral ...................... 17
8.3.2 Search by City........................................................ 18
8.3.3 Nearest Search....................................................... 18
8.3.4 Map Info................................................................. 19
8.3.5 Shortcut on/off ....................................................... 19
8.3.6 Navigating Route ................................................... 19
8.3.7 Map Scale.............................................................. 20
8.3.8 Setup Map ............................................................. 20
8.3.9 Menu: Auto-Routing-Function ................................ 21
8.4 Data Page ................................................................... 21
8.4.1 Menu of the Data Page......................................... 21
8.4.2 Trip Reset ................................................................ 22
8.4.3 Change field .......................................................... 22
8.5 Compass Page............................................................ 22
8.5.1 Menu of the Compass Page.................................. 22
8.5.2 Change Waypoint ................................................. 23
8.6 Arrow Guide .............................................................. 23
9Waypoint 23
9.1 Creating Waypoint..................................................... 23
9.1.1 Using the Menu ...................................................... 23
9.1.2 During the Navigation............................................ 24
9.2 Modifying a Waypoint............................................... 24
9.3 Starting the GoTo Function to a Waypoint................ 25
9.4 Deleting one or more Waypoints............................... 25

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9.5 Deleting all Waypoints...............................................25
9.6 Narrowing waypoint list.............................................26
10 ROUTES 26
10.1 Normal Routes............................................................27
10.1.1 Creating..............................................................27
10.1.2 Activating for Navigation ...................................28
10.1.3 Adding a Waypoint to a Route ..........................28
10.1.4 Inverting the Order of Waypoints........................28
10.1.5 Inserting a Waypoint between two existing
Waypoints ...........................................................................28
10.1.6 Removing a Waypoint from a route ...................29
10.1.7 Removing all Waypoints .....................................29
10.2 Auto-Routes ...............................................................30
10.2.1 Calculate Auto-Routes .......................................30
10.2.2 Navigating Route................................................31
10.2.3 Arrow Guide........................................................31
10.2.4 Route Manager ..................................................32
10.2.5 Route Settings .....................................................32
11 Track memorizing 32
11.1 Activating the Tracking..............................................32
11.2 Tracking Options........................................................33
12 Troubleshooting 34
13 The Global Positioning System (GPS) network 36
13.1How the System works...............................................36
13.2SatelliteFrequency andcontrol signals......................36
13.3Ground control ...........................................................36
13.4The GPS receiver .......................................................37
14 Technical Characteristics 37
14.1Assistence...................................................................38
114.2Notes about the manual........................................... ..
15Appendix A – information about using batteries 39
15.1Recharging of rechargeablebatteries .........................39
15.1.1Checking battery power
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15.1.2 Memory Effect on rechargeablebatteries
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16Appendix B – Tabelle der voreingestellten Kartensysteme 41
All our hardware/software/firmware updates, as well
as the newest operating instruction version may be
downloaded under www.cte.it

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1 Important Warnings
1.1 Symbols used
For ease and convenience in reading this manual, symbols are
used to highlight urgent situations, practical advice, and general
information.
Exclamation marks such as this one indicate a crucial description
regarding technical repairs, dangerous conditions, safety arnings,
advice and/or important information. Failing to observe these
symbols may result in serious problems and/or damage and/or
personal injury.
Note pages such as this one indicate key practical advice that
we recommend following to ensure MAP 500’s optimal
performance.
1.2 Warnings
Warning!
Pay close attention to all of the warnings below. Failing to observe
these warnings may result in serious problems and/or damage
and/or personal injury.
• This GPS is intended solely as an aid to navigation. This receiver
should not be considered a substitute either for standard
navigation procedures or for reasonable prudence and
judgment.
• When using this receiver in a vehicle, do so only when you are
not the driver, when the vehicle is stopped, or in an emergency.
Using this receiver while driving is dangerous and may cause
accidents or collisions. While driving, pay attention to your
driving!
• When the sockets are not in use, protect them with the rubber
cover.
• Observe all precautions regarding use of the batteries.
• Do not use alcohol, solvents, or abrasives to clean MAP 600. Use
a soft, clean cloth that is slightly damp with water. In more
difficult cases, use a mild detergent.
• Do not expose MAP 600 to ambiental conditions which are
excessively humid or dusty, or to temperatures outside the -
10°C to +70°C range. Also avoid exposure to direct sunlight. For
example, do not leave the receiver on the dashboard of a
vehicle which is exposed to summer sunlight, or to alpine
temperatures during the winter.
• Avoid jarring, mechanical shock, and excessive vibration. The
receiver was designed to resist jarring and vibrations that are
within the norm of any electronic device.
• Do not open the receiver for any reason. MAP 600’s precision
mechanics and electronics require experienced technicians
and specialized equipment. Unauthorized opening of MAP 600
will nullify the warranty and will damage the waterproof poured
chassy parts.
• Do not replace or recharge the receiver’s batteries in
potentially explosive environments. A single spark may cause
an explosion.

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2 Introduction
2.1 Your MAP 600
Congratulations on your purchase! The MAP 600 is a GPS-
receiver with high precision map display, electronically GPS-
Compass, Trip PC und additional Auto – Routing – Function. It is
various usable and an excellent and precise Navigation-Help in
the Outdoor- area or on a Motorbike.
The map 600 is navigation equipment, which offers the function
apart from the conventional orientation possibilities (with 1000
waypoints, 50 routes and 8 Track Logs with altogether 20.000
points) to automatically calculate and show up to 20 road
routes. From the continuously precisely computed position, the
input of the desired way and with the help of the map data the
route details are computed automatically and indicated while
driving. The announcement (the distance up to the crossing, in
which direction and road is to be turned) can take place
alternatively with and without map display or also as detail list.
Should be deviated intentionally or inadvertently from the given
route, immediately a new way is computed. Further the user can
select the auto zoom, avoid highways and optimise a route and
set middle points.
Beside the precise and fast positioning by satellite navigation,
the integrated map representation with nine-level zoom shot
and high detail accuracy convinces. Together with the
optionally available detail maps the map 600 offers the
possibility of finding roads or interesting objects (like restaurant,
hotel, shopping possibilities, airports, stations and much more).
The Map600 is water resistant and offers the possibility to expand
the memory over Compact Flash Cards (CF-Cards) as well as
saving of several files and selecting individually over a file
manager.
Principal features and abilities of your MAP 600:
• Reception and acquisition of up to 12 satellites
• Menu selectable in 6 different languages
• GPS altitude indication is already converted to altitude over
sea-level
• The most used national coordinate systems in Central Europe
and map data (e.g. Gauss Krueger, Swiss and Austrian lattice
systems) are integrated.
• 1000 Waypoints (geographical references)with associated
named and graphic symbols programmed by the user
• 50 Manual Routes with max. 150 Waypoint per Route
• 20 Auto Routes with Start-, Middle- and Endpoint
• up to 9 track logs of your movement (altogether 20.000 points)
• Integrated cartography with 9 levels of zoom as well as
display/hide of reference symbols as desired
• Large back-lit LCD display with adjustable contrast
• Possibility of memory expansion using ordinary Compact Flash
cards (not supplied)
• Ability to select various graphic representations of your position
and direction of movement
• Compact Flash (CF) memory card, which memorizes maps
• Connectable to a PC for downloading of maps and updating
of operating system
• Uses two normal AA batteries, including rechargeable ones
(set not supplied)
• Multi-functional Joystick for practical use
• External antenna socket for use inside vehicles
Further Information you can find under www.cte.it.
The MAP 600 contains various functions, that’s why you should
come to know the functions step, by step for optimal using.

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3 Description of MAP 600
3.1 Buttons and controls
3.1.1 Front Panel
[1] Integrated GPS-Antenna - for signal reception from GPS
satellites. For optimal reception, the antenna should be pointed
towards the sky at an angle of approx. 45 degrees.
[2] LC-Display(liquid crystal)– displays different pages (screens),
command menus and modes of operation.
[3] Button (Menu) – accesses the command menu available
for each page (screen) of the receiver and for programming of
various functions.
[4] Button (On/Off/ backlighting).
Serves two functions:
- holding down the button for at least 2 seconds, the receiver
turns on/off
- when the receiver is turned on, briefly pressing the button
activates and deactivates the display backlighting
[5] ESC Taste (pages/exit) – for selection of main pages (screens)
and going backwards through the command menus without
creating or changing settings.
[6] direction Joystick – for using many functions, such as
scrolling through maps on the screen, moving the cursor, etc.
[7] +and - Buttons (Zoom) – for enlarging and reducing the scale
of maps.
[8] Button (confirm) – confirms commands selected in the
menu.

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3.1.2 Back Panel and Connections
[9] Threaded junctures – for mounting on the bracket
[10] Data socket (on the bottom of the receiver, under the
protective cap) – for connecting to a PC via the DL 500 cable
for
downloading of maps and various data, using a standard NMEA.
[11] 3V max socket (on the bottom of the receiver, under the
protective cap) - 3VdC socket for recharging Ni-MH batteries
using a suitable AC battery charger (or DC cable adaptor).
[12] Lever on battery well cover – for opening the battery
compartment.
[13] Battery compartment – for insertion of 2 AA batteries, either
alkaline or rechargeable Ni-MH.
[14] ] External antenna socket – for the connection of an active
external antenna, for use when there is insufficient visibility of the
sky (e.g., inside a vehicle).
Do not connect the battery charger when using normal alkaline batteries
(or other non-rechargeable batteries) as this may damage the
equipment.
Remove the protective cap from the sockets only when using them; this
will avoid exposure to humidity or other damaging agents.
Do not remove the batteries before switching off your MAP 500! All the
internal settings, the new waypoints and routes are in fact permanently
saved in your MAP 500 only in the switching off.

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4 Preparation
4.1 Unpacking
When opening the box containing your receiver, ensure that the
package includes:
a. GPS Map600 Receiver
b. Quick guide
c. CD-ROM with detailed user manual
d. MapRoute installing program to collect maps
e. Certificate of warranty
f. serial RS232 data cable
Depending on the model, some parts may already be
attached/connected to the receiver. In any case, if any parts are
missing,
contact your supplier immediately.
To use of the Map600 efficient, you also need Detail maps for Europe, 2
rechargeable batteries and one CF-Card. For a comfortable (easy and
quick) transfer of the Detail maps on the CF-Card, we recommend to use
a CF-Card Reader and Writer.
4.2 Optional accessories
1 Compact Flash Memory card (CF-Card)
For memorizing digital maps, you can use CF cards of various
capacities: 16, 32, 64, 96, 128, 256 and 512 MB too.
2 Carholder
When using your MAP 600 in a
vehicle, attach it to its mount
to the dashboard using the 3M
tape supplied. For optimal
reception and signal reading,
move the receiver as close as
possible to the windshield and
keep it at a 45° angle to the
sky. We recommend using an
external antenna.
3 Data cable
2 kinds of cable are available:
• RS232 lead (9pin SUB-D
connector for COM port) -
with some versions in the
scope of supply;
• an optional USB lead for the
data transmission between
PC and GPS, (Download
/Upload) and as NMEA 0183
interface for other appli-
cations of software usable.

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4 Active external antenna
The active antenna improves satellite reception for mobile use
inside vehicles. Windshields with dark screens may negatively
influence reception. In this case, using an active antenna
resolves the problem. Insert the active antenna’s male MCX
connector into MAP 500’s external antenna connector and
attach to antenna above the roof of the vehicle, on the sun
visor, or somewhere that has a very ample view of the sky.
5 Adaptor for cigarette lighter plug
When applying a voltage between
12 and 26 VDC to this connector,
you provide a power supply to the
receiver and simultaneously
charge the batteries.
6 Detail maps
Various CDs are available (optional), such as the European set
on 2 CDs or the limited version with Germany maps only.
7 Rechargeable Batteries
Two rechargeable Ni-MH high-capacity AA batteries are
supplied.
4.3 Installation of a CF memory card and batteries
The MAP 600 has a slot for Compact Flash memory cards (CF
maps) with a capacity up to 512 MT for reading in detailed map
data. We recommend to use only 256 MB map files, because
more data has a bad influence of the functions e.g. the Auto-
Routing.
The GPS needs 2 batteries type AA, which are inserted into the
battery slot. Use only new or fresh batteries.
The following battery types can be used:
a. Alkaline batteries (not rechargeable)
b. rechargeable Ni-MH-batteries
(nickel metal hydride).
To insert the CF-Card and Batteries switch
of the MAP 600.
1. Open the battery box on the back
by pushing the battery box cover
back at the cover.
2. Decrease to battery box cover.
3. Insert the CF card so that the
inscription side is showing to you
(can vary depending on the CF-
card) into the slot. (The card must
be easily pushed in, otherwise you
have to try it carefully differently).
4. Push the memory card completely
into the slot.
5. Insert the 2 batteries in
accordance with the polarity
markings into the battery box.
6. Close the battery box and make
sure that the battery box cover is
totally closed.
Further information about usable Battery types,
rechargeable Batteries and Memory Effect you
can find in the Appendix A.

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5 The first time you use your MAP 600
5.1 Turning on/off
1. Find a place outdoors which has
a wide view of the sky, with as
few obstacles (buildings, radio
towers, plants, etc.) as possible.
Adjust your GPS so it is facing
upwards and is at a 45-degree
angle from the ground.
2. To turn the receiver on/off, hold down the
button for at least 2 seconds. In the
Display a welcome page with information
about the installed Operating system
appears. Afterwards a warning screen
appears, which has to be confirm by
pressing the ESC button. If you press two
times ESC the pages will quicker
disappear. Wird der Warnhinweis nicht
innerhalb einer Minute mit ESC bestätigt,
schaltet das Gerät automatisch aus.
3. The Satellites page will come up on the screen.
4. Press 2 seconds on the button to turn off the Map600.
If you press a short time one the button the lightning
is turning on.
5.2 Initialisation of GPS receiver (first receiving)
Before you use your navigation help for the first time, the MAP600
must determine his own position like all other GPS receivers
automatically. Your MAP 600 must execute this process
(initialisation) always, if the device has been transported after
the last use turned off to a remote place (more than 500 km) or
the device wasn't taken into operation over a longer time period
(1 month).
This procedure must be passed through after the purchase of
your device once and can last for some minutes. In the later use
this process takes no longer so much time since , because the
MAP 600 can determine its position data faster.
If the initialisation has been successful, you only have to switch
on the device for later operation.
1. Press Two times the button or one time the button,
move the Cursor up or down to the field Main Menu and
confirm with .
2. Choose with help of the cursor the
function Could start (initialisation) and
confirm with . The initialisation is
started and in the Satellite page the
message Acquiring Sats.. appears.
5.3 Establishing your position
As far as the MAP 600 received 3 or more Satellites, it can
calculate it´s position and the display automaticaly changes to
the Mappage. Until now the device is ready for Navigation. The
Mappage showes the position and the direction of the trip with
respect to the card view.

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6 Display settings
6.1 Rotating the main pages
You can rotate viewing of the display in order to better use the
longer side of the display. In some situations, this is very
convenient, particularly when viewing the MAP page. To rotate
a page, hold down the ESC button until the screen rotates.
Be careful not to confuse this function with the one described in the
previous paragraph: briefly pressing the button selects a page, while
holding down the button rotates the page.
6.2 Display backlighting
If ambient lighting is not adequate for viewing the display, press
the button to light up the display. Pressing the button
again will deactivate the backlighting. The backlighting,
deactivated after a determined period of time, is enabled every
time any button is pressed.
The time of the period you can select in the menu Settings. You
can choose between 30 seconds, 3 or 10 Minutes or always. If
the backlighting turns off, you can activate it again by pressing
each button.
Backlighting speeds up battery consumption; use this feature only when
necessary.
6.3 Adjusting display contrast
You can adjust the display contrast to optimize visibility in various
lighting conditions.
1. Go to the Satellites page. This page appears after turning
on or if you go into the main menu (press two times the
button) select Satellite and confirm with
2. Move the Joystick to the left or right respectively to
reduce or increase the contrast. While using this function,
the display will show the contrast level.
3. Press the button to confirm or ESC to exit without
saving the new contrast setting.
Another way to adjust the display contrast, is given by the
Main menu:
1. Press 2 times the button to get the main menu.
2. Chose LCD Level with the Cursor and confirm with
3. Move the Joystick to the left or right respectively to
reduce or increase the contrast. While using this function,
the display will show the contrast level.

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7 Navigating the command menus
Each page displays a series of options and settings, accessed
through the command menu.
The procedure for navigating the menus is as follows:
1. Press the (menu) button: the display will show the menu
options for the selected page.
2. Move the Joystick up/down to highlight the desired option.
3. Press (confirm) to activate the option.
4. Select other options as desired, repeating steps 2 and 3, as will
be further described ahead in the paragraphs outlining each
function. When using this function, you can go back to a
previous level by pressing ESC .
The last two options, Setting and Main Menu, are available on every page
and allow for, respectively, personalizing your GPS (backlighting mode,
map orientation, units of measurement, etc) and for quick access to
frequently used functions (geographical reference settings, routes, etc).
Pressing twice quickly provides quick access to the Main Menu from any
page.
Occasionally, you will be asked to confirm or cancel settings you have
selected, pressing the check or cross buttons respectively. These functions
can be enabled using the Joystick and the button.
7.1 Menu Settings
This menu allows the user to personalize their receiver according
to their needs and for optimum function of the device. This can
be called up from any main page, as described above.
The following options are explained in further detail below:
1. From any page, press , then select Setting using the
Joystick.
2. Press to confirm.
3. Move the Joystick up/down or left/right to highlight the
desired option and press . A list of available settings
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4. Move the Joystick up/down to select the desired option
and press .
5. If necessary, repeat steps 3 and 4 to change settings as
required.
6. Use the Joystick to highlight OK and press to confirm.
Don’ t forget this step, otherwise no storage of settings
takes place! Press ESC to leave the menu without saving.
7.1.1 Backlight
Selects the automatic backlight deactivation time (is activated
each time by pressing the button). Settings available are: 30 sec,
3 min, 10 min, Always. With the last setting, you will be required
to manually deactivate the backlighting by pressing a second
time. The backlight, deactivated after a determined period of
time, is enabled at any button pressure.
7.1.2 Navigation Mode
Select the navigation mode for the receiver, based on the
battery consumption. The available settings are:
a. Normal – maximum settings (rapid updating of data on
the display) with normal consumption.
b. Saving – reduced settings (data is updated on the
display more slowly) with reduced battery consumption.
c. Simulate – GPS receiver deactivated with minimum
battery consumption. Navigation is not possible in this
mode; the only options available are the changing of
settings and viewing of maps.
In Simulate mode, this setting is not activated: the backlighting is always
enabled.
7.1.3 NMEA Output
Data acquired from the satellites can be taken from the NMEA
data output (Data socket) using an (optional) interface cable.
The data can be elaborated using a laptop computer or other
NMEA 0183 compatible data interface device (e.g., transceiver,
mapping instrument, etc). The available settings are:
a. Off (interface excluded) – MAP 500 functions normally
without sending data to the interface.
b. On (interface active) – data are sent with an update
frequency of once per second at a velocity of 4,800 bps,
and in the GGA, GSA, GSV, RMC formats. In this state, the
option of downloading maps or other data to the GPS
via the cable and optional software is deactivated.
Activation of the interface is advised only when necessary, because
when it is active, the data update frequency on MAP 500’s display
is slightly slower.
When using the NMEA ON interface, you cannot enter into navigation
mode Simulate.
In order to have the serial port properly working even when the NMEA
output is deactivated, we suggest you switch ALAN
MAP500 off and then on.
7.1.4 Map Direction
Orientation of the displayed map can be changed on the Map
page as follows:
a. Track Up – the map is automatically oriented towards the
direction in which you are moving. The map rotates at
45° steps to maintain this orientation. In this mode, the
icon in the top left corner of the display will constantly
show North as the dark part.
7.1.5 Units
This setting determines the units of measurement used by MAP
600:
a. Mi/MPH (Miles/Miles per Hour) – for use in Anglo-Saxon
countries.
b. KM/KMH (KM/KM per Hour) – for land navigation in non-
Anglo-Saxon countries

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7.1.6 Language
With this feature, you set the language of the GPS menus. Italian,
English, Spanish, Dutch, German, French are available.
7.1.7 DMS Format
The attitude for the view settings (traditionally) degrees, minutes,
seconds of DD MM SS.S or in the today wide-spread decimal
minute mode of DD MM.M.
7.1.8 WAAS / EGNOS
Activates the setting for the additional indicator correction by
special geostationary satellite signals.
a. On- additional satellite signal correction is switched on (in
case of receiption appears DGPS)
b. Out - without additional correction signal this setting is
always recommended if user does not know exactly
whether a WAAS or a EGNOS signal is receiptable at
present.
7.1.9 Buzzer (acoustic Signal)
Here the acoustic Signal could be defined. The following options
are available:
a. Message (Beep to inform the user about messages)
b. Key ( beep by pressing buttons)
c. Bouth (Key and Message together)
d. Off (no acoustic Signal)
7.1.10 Changing Coordinate format
Normally, latitude and longitude are used to
define a geographical position, although other
systems exist which may be selected for special
applications. In addition, you can still choose
further internationally used systems, e.g. the
German Gauss Krueger system, the Austrian, Swiss,
the British and the UTM system, who are
automatically linked with the associated map
data. The basic adjustment is recommended only
if it is necessary to change the coordinate format.
Move the cursor left/ right to select the window Format. Use the
cursor up/down and the button to select the standard
desired and confirm with OK.
7.1.11 Changing map references (Datum)
Maps are created using different standards. The
most common one is WGS-1984 (World
Geodetic System 1984), used by most GPS
devices. For this reason we suggest not
changing it as long as it suits your particular
needs, as selecting an incorrect standard may
result in measurement errors. To select other
standards move the cursor left/ right and select
the window Datum. Use the cursor up/down
and the button to select the standard
desired and confirm with OK.
In the appendix you can find all available Map600 references (Datum).
The manual changing of the Waypoint Coordinates are only possible, if
WGS 84 is selected.
7.1.12 Set AR
On the Page Set AR (Settings for Auto-Routing)
the following setting could be selected:
a. Route optimise, to calculate the optimal
Route,
b. Avoid Highways, to drive on smaller
Streets,
c. Auto-Zoom-In, to zoom in at the corner
and
d. Road Match, to use the Auto-Routing
beside streets.

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7.1.13 Time
The GPS constellation allows to read data and
time with extreme precision. Time is based on the
Greenwich meridian, so if you are located in
another time zone, you will be obliged to insert a
time zone difference (for Italy an hour more). To
select other time move the cursor left/ right and
select the window Time. (picture) Use the cursor
up/down and the button to select the time
and confirm with OK.
a. Plus/Minus – defines if the time zone difference is plus or
minus Greenwich Mean Time.
b. Hour – hours of difference with respect to the Greenwich
meridian
c. Minute –minutes of difference with respect to the
Greenwich meridian (for use only in special applications)
7.2 Main Menu
The Main Menu could be chosen from every
main Page, by pressing two time on the
button or on time and selecting Main Manu
with the Cursor and confirm with . The Main
Menu contains the Quick Selection of the
mostly used options (like waypoints, routes,
Track Logs ...) with the Cursor an the
button. In the picture all Options are shown.
Waypoints (geographical references) – creation
and use of geographical references (waypoints).
Routes – creation and use of routes composed of various
waypoints.
Track log – for automatic tracking of the route followed
(independently of the route programmed in Routes).
Satellite – option to open the satellite page
Stop Navi/navigation – allows the changing of the Navigation
Mode
Cold Start (initialization).
Files in CF (File Manager)– allows to manage the files on the CF-
Card. E. g. if more than one map file is stored the wanted file
can be selected by using the cursor (up/ down) and the
button.
LCD Level – to change the display contrast by moving the cursor
(left/right) and confirming with .
About (Viewing of system information) – viewing of map version,
map utilised, software version, and other
data from the receiver.
Loading (downloading of data) – for
transferring data (maps, waypoints, routes,
tracks, etc) from a PC to your GPS, and to
update MAP 600’s operating system using
optional software and cables. For further
information, refer to the instructions supplied
with these accessories.
To modify an option:
1. Press from any page twice to call up the main menu or
press once , highlight Main Menu with the Joystick and
press .
2. Use the Joystick to select the option desired.
3. Press to confirm and ESC to leave the menu.
Follow the directions in the paragraph below regarding the
option selected.

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8 Description of the main pages
8.1 Selecting the main pages
To change the Main Pages, press the ESC button untill the
wanted page appears. The page appears in the following order:
The Satellite page only is displayed after turning on the device.
Afterward this page can be opened by using the Main Menu.
If the Auto-Routing-Function is active, instead of the Compass page the
Arrow Guide page is displayed.
The Compass page is shown , if the GoTo function to a Point or a
Route with Set Navi was activated.
8.2 Satellite page
The Satellites page shows the acquisition of
satellites by the receiver and is useful for
optimising the antenna’s directional pointing.
1. Concentric circles – represent the
approximate position of each satellite
(orientation towards North) relative to your
position.
The two circles indicate the elevation (the
external one represents the horizon, the
internal one a 45-degree angle from the
horizon).
The centre of the internal circles indicates the perfectly vertical
position. The numbers which appear are the identification
numbers of the satellites received. The dark numbers represent
the acquired satellites (from which you can read data). In this
example, satellites , , , and are acquired. Satellite is at 45° from
you and number is on the horizon.
2. DOP (Dilution Of Position) – indicates errors introduced to the
system.
3. Vertical bars – represent the signals of the satellites received.
Below each one appears the identification number of the
satellite, its length being proportionate to the intensity of the
signal received. The dark bars indicated satellites acquired.
4. Coordinates of your position/DGPS – appear once the GPS has
acquired at least 3 satellites (at least three dark bars must
appear, as described in the above paragraph) or DGPS is
displayed if WAAS or EGNOS signal has been received.
5. Battery icon – indicates the remaining battery power.
6. Backlight icon – indicates if display backlighting is active.
When it is dark , the backlighting is deactivated; when it is light
, it is activated.
It is important to keep in mind satellites are being acquired only if
Acquiring Sats appears at the bottom of the display. If Simulation
appears, you will need to change the navigation mode.
During the satellite acquisition phase, it is possible to monitor the signal
and optimize the pointing of your antenna to lengthen the bars and
hasten the acquisition process.
If the message Poor GPS Signal! appears, check that there are no
obstacles above you that might impede MAP 600’s reception of the
satellite signals (tree branches, beams, poles, etc). In particular, do not
use this function while inside a building or vehicle (without at least using
an external antenna). Press to confirm, move to a more open area, and
try the procedure again.

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8.2.1 14 Menu of the satellite page
Press the button to access the following options:
a. Navigation/Stop Navigation for selecting navigation or
simulation mode.
b. Einstellung for access to the settings menu.
c. Hauptmenü for access to the main menu.
If you do not need to actually navigate, but are only using your
receiver to enter settings or consult maps, we suggest you
deactivating the receiver by entering Simulation mode. This
mode considerably reduces the battery consumption.
Navigation activates navigation, while Stop Navigation
deactivates it by selecting simulation mode. When Simulation
mode is activated, this will be displayed at the bottom of the
Satellites screen in the place of your coordinates.
From the Satellites page, you can switch from Navigation to
Simulation without entering the Settings menu: press highlight
Navigation or Stop Navigation (Simulation mode) and press
to confirm.
8.3 Map page
This page shows your position and direction of movement, shown
by the symbol inside the GPS’ memorized map. In this map,
you can create geographical references (waypoints) or routes
as desired.
The Map page includes the following details:
1. Direction and current position – The symbol
shows the current position and the angle
of direction of movement (displayed either
towards North or towards a preset
destination). This is obviously different from a
traditional compass as it indicates direction
only during movement. Furthermore, if the
symbol is dark, this means that you have
acquired the minimum three satellites
necessary for navigation, otherwise position your GPS better for
acquisition.
2. Cursor – A useful instrument which allows you to verify
the coordinates of a point by simply moving the cursor to that
position using the Joystick. The cursor also allows you to move
the displayed area of the map: just move the cursor close to the
edge of the map and that part of the map will appear on the
screen.
3. Scale of map, position coordinates, direction and speed –
Scale and coordinates of position are shown right down in the
display, direction and speed are indicated above in the left
corner of the display.
The following functions can be implemented:
Change the scale – briefly press the zoom +and - buttons to
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50m – 100m - 200m (0.2miles) - 500m (0.5miles) – 1Km (1mile) –
2Km (2miles) – 5Km (5miles) – 25Km (25miles) 100Km (100miles).
Fade in/out Scale, coordinates, direction and speed – hold +
pressed the key for approx. 2 seconds.
4. Viewing mode – The symbol on the bottom right, beside the
scale, constantly displays the active viewing mode of the map:
Navigation mode – the display indicates the area relative
to your current position. The cursor is not shown, but as soon as
you move the Joystick, it will appear close to your current
position.
View map mode – the display indicates another area
different from that of your position. The cursor is always visible to
allow you to move between different areas of the map, and to
use various functions.
You can switch between the two modes by briefly pressing .
This provides quick movement from the area viewed in which
you are travelling to a place where you are going, and vice-
versa. This allows you to check the information on any place
while keeping an eye on navigation, as desired.
5. Map viewing reference – When you enlarge/reduce the map,
the black point inside the grey square changes format and
position depending on the settings, representing the size and
position of the viewed area with respect to the entire map.
6. Streets – Normally, the Map page also shows the streets
memorized in the electronic map. If you wish to hide/unhide
these streets, hold down the - button for two seconds.
7. Reference icons – Indicates the presence of various
cartographic points pre-programmed into the map: airports,
railway stations, hotels, restaurants, etc. These symbols can be
made to appear/disappear individually on the map.
8.3.1 Menu of the map page – Gerneral
Press the button (Menu) to select one of the following
function. The functions will be activated by pressing the
Button:
a. Search by City is the searching
function to find points of Interrests in
the map (city, Street, Hotel, ...).
b. Nearest Search is the searching
function in the nearest surrounding
with reference to a special point
(e.g. the actual position).
c. Map Info shows the information
about the pointed region.
d. Shortcut On/Off means to show or
hide the Airline (dotted) from actual
Position to a Reference Point
e. Navigating Route allows to select Options for the Auto-
Routing.
f. Map Scale to change the map scale by moving the
cursor sideward.
g. Setup Map - settings to change the view of the map.
h. System Settings for access to the settings menu.
i. Menu for the main menu for access to the main menu.

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8.3.2 Search by City
Search by City is the search for reference points (e.g. town,
Street, hotel, restaurant, airport, bank, building, gas station etc.).
The chosen reference point is shown by a corresponding symbol
on the map. Proceed as follows:
1. Open the map page, press the button, select search by
City and confirm the choice with . In the display select a
region appears, sorts to towns. To select the town, press the
button and spell the town with the Cursor. The moving high and
down changes the letters and lateral movement for reaching
the next place. With you confirm the choice.
Furthermore the +and –button allows to scroll page by page or
the Moving of the cursor (up/down) allows to scroll step by step.
You reach into the next view mask with a pressure on the
button.
2. In the display appears select a type with another choice list:
Town, street, hotel, restaurant, airport etc..
3. Move the Cursor up/ down to make a choice and press
to reach the display with the Fast (selecting the name) and Wild
Card (input of letters) search.
3.1 Select the window fast search and highlight the window
under select a name. Press the button to spell the name of
the object with help of the cursor. Confirm with .
Furthermore you can select the lower choice box with the
names in an alphabetical order to choose the object with the
cursor (high/down) to scroll step by step or pressing the +and –
button to scroll page by page. Confirm your choice with
Select OK button and press to finish the search.
3.2 The Wild Card is recommended in areas, where all names
starts similar (e.g. Plaza). Move the Cursor (left/right) to reach the
window Wild Card. Move the Cursor under the field Input Name
and press the button, to spell the name of the object with
help of the Cursor. Confirm the with and select the field
Find.In the choice box the names in an alphabetical order
appears. They could be selected with the +and –button or
Step by Step with the cursor (up/down). Confirm the choice with
Select OK button and press to finish the search.
4. Finaly the results with information about the Name and the
Distance to the wanted Object appears in the display. Down in
the display 3 options could be chosen by the cursor and
confirmed with .
a. , to calculate an Auto-Route to the point,
b. , to display the object in the map and
c. , to leave the menu.
By pressing button, this point could be defined as Way-, Start-,
Middle- and Endpoint.
8.3.3 Nearest Search
This function is similar to Search Object, which allows the user to
search for the same type of pre-programmed map reference,
this time selecting references around the position. To activate:
1. When you have activated the nearest serach option, select
Select A Type, followed by a list: City, Road, Hotel, Restaurant,
Airport, etc.
2. Move the Joystick down/up to highlight the reference type
you are searching for (e.g., Airport) and press .
3. Press . Distance will appear on the screen.

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4. Press the button. This will activate a menu which will allow
you to select the search ray from your position (up to 5 Km or
5 miles).
5. Move the Joystick up/down to select the distance, then press
. All references (of the previously selected type) within the
radius defined in the last step will appear.
6. Move the Joystick down to highlight the reference desired,
then press . The cursor will move to the desired reference in
viewing mode View Map.
8.3.4 Map Info
Map Info is useful to display Information about geographical
Reference Points (Streets, city, etc.) of the map.
1. Move the pointer in the map display on a various reference
point.
2. Press and select MapInfo and confirm with . In the
display the informationpage with the data of the reference
point (e.g. Direction, Distance, …) appears. Down in the display
3 options could be chosen by the cursor and confirmed with
.
a. , to calculate an Auto-Route to the point,
b. , to display the object in the map and
c. , to leave the menu.
8.3.5 Shortcut on/off
These function creates a line, the shortest way from the actual
position to the chosen Point.
1. Set the pointer away from the actual position to a various
point.
2. Press , choose Shorcut on with the cursor and press
finaly . In the display the shortest way is shown as a line (with
dots).
This function could be deaktivated with the function Shortcut off.
8.3.6 Navigating Route
In the menu Navigating Route the settings and functions for
Auto-Routing could be chosen.
Select with the cursor in the menu Navigating Route and confirm
with . After pressing you will see the submenu with the
following function, which are shown in the picture:
a. Append, to add Start-, Middle- and
Endpoints:
o from GPS, actual Position
o Search Object
o Nearest Search, in a special
surrounding
o Waypoint, defined Reference
Points.
b. Insert to insert Start-, Middle- and
Endpoints:
o from GPS, actual Position
o Search Object
o Nearest Search, in a special
surrounding
o Waypoint, defined Reference Points.
c. Move, to move Points,
d. Delete, to delete selected Points (The warning „Are you
sure?“ must be confirmed with , or denied with
ESC.)
e. Delete all, to delete all Points of a Auto-Route (The
warning „Are you sure?“ must be confirmed with , or
denied with ESC.)
f. Reverse, to change Start- and Endpoint and so the
direction of the route
g. Calculate, to calculate the Auto-Route
h. Guide on/off to activate or deactivate the guiding of the
Auto-Route
i. Route Detail, to display the Details of the Route (street,
distance and direction)
j. Route Demo, to simulate the way,