Oregon Scientific RA126 User manual

COMPASS WATCH
Model:RA126
User Manual
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COMPASS WATCH
MODEL: RA126
USER MANUAL
CONTENTS
Introduction................................................................2
Compass Watch.............................................................2
Getting Started...............................................................3
Getting Started...............................................................3
Turn On Watch (First-time use only).............................3
Getting Started.................................................................3
Use in the Water............................................................4
Operation............................................................4
Backlight and Keypad Lock............................................4
Operating Modes.............................................................5
Clock Mode.....................................................................6
To Set the Time and Date...............................................6
Stopwatch............................................................6
To Set the Alarm.............................................................7
Compass..................................................................7
About the Compass..........................................................7
Compass and Calibration...............................................8
To Set the North Calibration..........................................8
Declination Angle..........................................................8
About Declination............................................................8
Bearing Tracking System..............................................9
About the Bearing Tracking System.............................9
To Set the Bearing Tracking System..............................9
Specifications.......................................................10
Precautions........................................................10
About Oregon Scientific.............................................11
EU-Declaration of Conformity....................................11
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific™ Compass
Watch (RA126). The RA126 is a very useful product for
any outdoor activity as it can help you locate your position
and find your direction using the bearing tracking system.
Equipped with temperature function, it is the perfect
companion for any user who wishes to venture into the
great outdoors. The RA126 bundles a digital compass,
northern calibration, true north calibration, adjustable
declination angle, bearing tracking system stopwatch and
temperature.
IMPORTANT
• The measurement functions built into the RA126 are
not meant to substitute professional measurement
or industrial precision devices. Values produced
by this watch should be considered as reasonable
representations only.
• Oregon Scientific™ assumes no responsibility for any
loss, or any claims by third parties that may arise through
the use of this watch.
COMPASS WATCH
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1. COMPASS / -: Activate compass; lower setting values
2. MODE: Toggle main modes; quit setting modes quickly
3. ST / SP / +: Start / stop stopwatch; increase setting
values
4. / : Turn on EL backlight; Activate keypad lock
5. SET / RESET / VIEW: Enter setting modes; toggle sub-
modes; Reset stopwatch
6. Turning Bezel with cardinal points: North, South, East
and West.
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GETTING STARTED
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1. : Stopwatch is shown or running
2. : Alarm is set; will flash when activated
3. : Smart indicator to lower values
4. “ “: Directional arrows indicates your position
5. : Master digits: i.e. Time
6. : Minor digits: i.e. Stopwatch
7. : Smart indicator to return / quick confirm
8. Cardinal direction
9. : Indicates which way to turn the watch when
calibrating the compass
10. : Sub-mode page indicator
11. : Indicates bearing tracking system in switched
ON
12. : Press ST / SP / + to increase values
13. : Keypad lock activated
14. : Low battery
15. Smart indicator
16. : Keypad tone is turned OFF
17. :Temperature icon
GETTING STARTED
TURN ON WATCH (FIRST-TIME USE ONLY)
Press and hold any key for 2 seconds to activate the LCD
display.
GETTING STARTED
The watch uses a 1 x CR2032 lithium battery, which has
already been installed. See below for battery warnings.
LOW BATTERY
ICON DESCRIPTION
The watch battery is low.
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Appears when the battery
is too low to operate the
sensor. “- -” is shown instead
of temperature and compass
values.
To replace battery:
1. Using a coin, remove battery compartment lid by twisting
counter-clockwise until it clicks out of place.
2. Remove the old batteries and insert the new matching
the polarities.
3. Replace the lid by twisting it clockwise until firmly in
place.
NOTE When battery is replaced it is important to re-
calibrate the magnetic sensor.
USE IN THE WATER
The RA126 is water-resistant up to 50 meters (164 feet).
RAIN
SPLASHES
ETC
SHOWERING
(WARM/
COOL
WATER
ONLY)
LIGHT
SWIMMING
/ SHALLOW
WATER
SHALLOW
DIVING/
SURFING/
WATER
SPORTS
SNORKELING
/ DEEP
WATER
DIVING
50M /
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FEET OK OK OK OK NO
NOTE Set the unit before exposing it to excessive water.
Pressing the keys while in the water or during heavy
rainstorms may cause water to enter the unit.
OPERATION
BACKLIGHT AND KEYPAD LOCK
Press to turn backlight ON for 5 seconds.
NOTE The backlight function will not operate while the low
battery icon is displayed and it will return to normal
once batteries have been replaced.
To toggle keypad lock ON / OFF:
Press and hold / . indicates keypad is locked.
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OPERATING MODES
Time
Set Compass
Temperature
Press MODE to switch between:
• Clock mode
• Compass mode
• Temperature mode
• Set up mode
To scroll through sub-modes:
Press SET to scroll through the mode options in each
mode. They are as follows:
Clock mode:
Time Alarm Beep ON / OFF
Compass mode:
Compass with watch Compass with temperature
Temperature mode:
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set up mode:
Bearing Tracking
Calibration
True north
Declination
CLOCK MODE
TO SET THE TIME AND DATE
1. Press MODE to navigate to Clock mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to time and date.
3. Press and hold SET to enter settings.
4. Press ST / SP / + to scroll upwards and COMPASS /
-to scroll downwards through the setting options. The
setting sequence is as follows: 12 / 24-hour time; hour;
minute; year; day-month / month-day; month; day;
temperature unit.
5. Press SET to confirm.
NOTE If no key is pressed for ten seconds, the display will
return to Clock mode.
STOPWATCH
SET
MODE
1. Press MODE to navigate to Compass mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to Compass with stopwatch.
3. Press ST / SP / + to start and stop the stopwatch.
4. Press and hold SET to reset.
NOTE Unless you stop the stopwatch, “ ” will blink in
all modes to remind you that the stopwatch is still timing.
To view Compass with temperature:
• Press MODE to navigate to Compass mode.
• Press SET to navigate to Compass with temperature.
NOTE The compass display is active for 30 seconds at a
time. After this, the compass will go into power saving mode
and “- - -” will appear on the display.
To re-activate the compass, press COMPASS.
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TO SET THE ALARM
ST/SP/+
SET
MODE
1. Press MODE to navigate to Clock mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to Alarm.
3. Press and hold SET to enter settings.
4. Press ST / SP / + to scroll upwards and COMPASS /
-to scroll downwards through the setting options. The
setting sequence is as follows: hour; minute.
5. Press SET to confirm.
To activate or deactivate the alarm:
• Press MODE to navigate to Clock mode.
• Press SET to navigate to Alarm and press ST / SP / + to
turn the alarm on or off. will indicate that the alarm
has been activated.
• Press SET to confirm.
NOTE When the alarm clock is activated, it will sound at
the set time every day. Press any button to stop the alarm
for that day. The alarm clock is still active and will set off
again the following day.
To silence the keys:
• Press MODE to navigate to Clock mode.
• Press SET to navigate to Beep ON / OFF.
• Press ST / SP / + to silence or to turn on key sounds.
COMPASS
ABOUT THE COMPASS
The compass shows the bearing of your position in degrees
due North. The outer circumference of the display consists
of 60 segments that graphically show your bearing. Three
lit segments represent South whereas one lit segment
represents North, as shown below.
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1. South
2. Bearing
3. Stopwatch
4. Cardinal point
5. North
COMPASS AND CALIBRATION
Before the compass is first used, we recommend that you
calibrate the compass sensor.
To calibrate the compass sensor:
• Press MODE to navigate to the Set up mode.
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• Press SET to navigate to Calibration mode option.
• Press and hold SET to begin calibration of the compass.
Rotate the watch counter clockwise at the same speed
as the moving segments around the circumference of
the display. The rotation will be finished once you have
performed 1 ¼ turns and the display will appear as shown
below when nearing the end of its calibration.
SET
MODE
NOTE The compass should be calibrated:
• Before you use it for the first time.
• When the battery is replaced.
• Before you leave for an extended outdoor activity.
• Whenever it is exposed to strong magnetic sources,
extreme cold, or you suspect that other environmental
conditions have affected the compass readings.
• If you notice that the compass is not showing the
direction correctly.
TO SET THE TRUE NORTH CALIBRATION
When you do not know the declination angle, the true north
calibration function can be used to compensate for the
difference between magnetic and true north. All you need
to know is the direction of true north (this can be found from
landmarks in your immediate vicinity). Setting the true north
calibration makes the compass reading more accurate.
1. Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to True north mode option.
3. Turn the compass to the direction of true north and
press ST / SP / +.
To toggle True north calibration ON / OFF:
• Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
• Press SET to navigate to True north mode option.
• Press ST / SP / + to toggle true north mode to ON /
OFF
NOTE If the declination angle is turned ON, the True north
function will automatically turn itself OFF and vice-versa.
DECLINATION ANGLE
ABOUT DECLINATION
Declination is the angle between where a compass needle
points (magnetic North Pole) and the true North Pole. The
declination angle can vary from 0-30 degrees East (E)
or West (W) and can be found on most maps or on the
Internet.
For declinations in the United States:
http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/jsp/Declination.jsp
1. Enter your zip code in the area provided
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2. Click “Get Location”
3. Scroll down and click “Compute”
For declinations in Canada:
http://www.geolab.nrcan.gc.ca/geomag/apps/mdcal_e.php
When you set the declination angle on the compass you
compensate for the difference between true and magnetic
north. This increases it’s accuracy.
To set the declination angle:
1. Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
2. Press SET to navigate to Declination mode option.
3. Press and hold SET to enter settings mode.
4. Press ST / SP / + or COMPASS / - to toggle settings.
The setting options are as follows: WEST / EAST
declination angle.
5. Press SET to confirm.
BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
ABOUT THE BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
The bearing tracking system enables you to lock onto
a bearing, which you will be able to relocate using the
compass. By locking the bearing you can see when you
deviate from your course and how much you need to
correct it to get back on track.
TO SET THE BEARING TRACKING SYSTEM
1. Press MODE to navigate to Set up mode.
2. Press and hold SET to enter setting mode.
• The top figure shows your last bearing locked.
• The bottom figure shows your current bearing.
ST/SP/+
SET
MODE
3. Point the compass in the desired direction and press
SET.
4. Press SET to fine tune the bearing. Press ST / SP / + to
increase and COMPASS / - to decrease the bearing.
5. Press SET to confirm.
6. In the Compass mode, the locked bearing will appear
instead of the cardinal reading.
Once the bearing tracking system has been set, the
compass segments on the display will show how far you
deviate from your locked course. See the examples below:
A. The locked bearing is 94 and the current bearing is
94.
B. Your locked bearing is 94 and your current bearing is
120.
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