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*DECLINATION
The angular difference between Magnetic North and True North is declination. The earth’s magnetic
poles fluctuate over time. Go to http://ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/geomag/declination.shtml or check your
local geophysical center. Declination also varies depending on your exact location. Set the
declination on the ST-5000 to offset the difference between Magnetic North and True North.
USING YOUR COMPASS FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A NEW LOCATION (Note: Steps must be followed in sequence below.)
SET THE DECLINATION (FROM STANDBY MODE) See below* for declination explanation.
CALIBRATE THE COMPASS (FROM DECLINATION MODE)
SET THE DISPLAY REACTION TIME (FROM COMPASS CALIBRATION MODE)
PATHFINDER MODE (FROM COMPASS MODE)
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BATTERIES
Your ST-5000 timepiece has two batteries.
The time function is powered by (1) 371
battery and the compass is powered by (1)
CR2032 battery. Worn batteries should be
replaced immediately. Substituting
interchangeable batteries is not
recommended. Battery change should be
performed by a qualified technician who
should also check the condition of the
gaskets and the o-ring at the same time.
Battery is not covered by the warranty.
HOLD HORIZONTAL, just as a compass.
Turn LEFT for NEGATIVE declinati.
Turn RIGHT for POSITIVE declination.
NOTE: Before setting declination, you must
determine your declination based on your
location. *See belowr more information.
NOTE: Default reaction time is 15.
GREEN light indicates correct rotation speed.
YELLOW light indicates if rotation speed is too
fast or too slow. Rotate backward until GREEN
lights again and proceed rotating.
HOLD HORIZONTAL, just as a compass
and rotate clockwise two full rotations.
One SHORT PUSH to validate.
GREEN light shows compass is CALIBRATED.
RED lights signal the calibration was
unsuccessful and MUST BE REDONE.
One SHORT PUSH to finalize.
One SHORT PUSH will set
desired display time to finalize.
TO EXIT: two short pushes
returns to Compass mode
After 15 seconds, ST-5000 will
go into pathfinder pause mode.
TO WAKE-UP: one short push
Point timepiece to desired direction and
use one SHORT PUSH to lock in HEADING
Green arrow depicts True North while LCD
display indicates direction you are heading
(example for 225°)
Each SHORT PUSH will scroll through
reaction time options.
One LONG PUSH will enter
reaction time options setting
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
LONG
PUSH
LONG
PUSH
LONG
PUSH
LONG
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH
OTHER FEATURES
TIMEPIECE LOCATOR/FINDER (FROM STANDBY MODE)
TO FLASH LED arrows at the four
CARDINAL POINTS: three short pushes
SHORT
PUSH
SHORT
PUSH SHORT
PUSH
2x
3x
INITIALIZATION (FROM DISPLAY REACTION TIME MODE)
One LONG PUSH will start INITIALIZATION
SEQUENCE. Once the initialization sequence is
complete, the compass is in standby mode.
TO EXIT: three short pushes
SHORT
PUSH
3x
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ALTERNATES
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BLINKS
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TIME
OPTIONS TIME
OPTIONS
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BLINKS
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The PATHFINDER LED: indicates
if the locked HEADING is followed
on path (+/–0°-5°)
off path (+/–5°-20°)
off path (+/–20°-40°)
off path (+/–40°-90°)
out of range
SET TIME
CROWN
A. Pull out the crown to position (2).
B. Rotate the crown toward you until
the desired time is set.
C. Push in the crown, returning it to
position (1). The time is now set.
1 2
225°
NORTH
A B C D
A B C D
A B
A B
C D
USING THE COMPASS TO NAVIGATE
COMPASS MODE: FIND NORTH AND HEADING (FROM STANDBY MODE)
SET YOUR DESIRED HEADING PATHFINDER KEEPS YOU ON COURSE REACTIVATES EASILY
2° UNITS OF DECLINATION: RED CONTOURS POSITIVE (EAST), GREEN NEGATIVE (WEST)
Declination map
is for illustrative
purposes only.
NOTE: Initialization verifies that all LED and
LCD elements are functioning properly:
Each LED indicator and LCD digit will blink
one time, one after the other. This includes
the eight North indicators, the five
PathFinder LED’s and the three LCD digits.
LONG
PUSH
CROWN
PUSHER A
LCD DISPLAY
INCORRECT INCORRECT CORRECT
1
2
COMPASS
CROWN
COMPASS DIAL
NORTH
INDICATOR
BUBBLE
LEVEL
IMPORTANT
Before using timepiece, please follow
set-up procedures on reverse.
SET THE DECLINATION AND
COMPASS WHEN ANY OF THE
FOLLOWING CONDITIONS APPLY:
A. First time set-up
B. Your position changes in regards to
the current declination map
C. The compass battery is changed
D. Compass appears to be
functioning improperly
Short push = click button and
release
Long push = click button and hold
for two seconds
NOTE: When using your compass,
hold parallel to ground (consult
level for accuracy).
SHORT
PUSH
