WayFinder V7000 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS
V7000

Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary

1
You have purchased one of the most
sophisticated compasses available for use in
a vehicle. The Waynder V7000 is a valuable
tool for your vehicle, utilizing technology to
make a digital compass easy and informative
to use, while incorporating patented magnetic
sensor technology to give you accurate
compass headings. PNI’s magnetic sensor
technology electronically measures your
vehicle’s magnetic eld and calibrates for
inaccuracies mathematically with its built-in
microprocessor. The result is unequaled
compass performance in a vehicle
environment.
Features
• Uses patented magnetic sensor technol-
ogy, same as the built-in compasses in
GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
• 3-Mode compass shows direction with
compass rose, 8 cardinal points, and 1°
numeric digits.
• Altimeter displays the current altitude in
feet or meters.
• Barometer displays barometric pressure
and up/down trends to determine
weather patterns.
CONGRATULATIONS!

2
• Weather forecast predicts sun, cloud, or
rain based on barometric pressure .
• “Auto-Integrate” circuitry, automatically
turns the unit on (when engine is turned
on and unit is used with 12-volt adapter)
or off when no magnetic eld changes
have been sensed for 10 minutes.
• Indicates inside temperature, outside
temperature and ICE alert in either
Fahrenheit or Celsius.
• Declination adjustment allows the unit to
be set to either true or magnetic north.
• Bearing point stores compass heading in
memory to stay on desired course.
• Programmable backlight auto shut-off
feature.
• Photo sensor feature turns the backlight
on or off depending on the amount of
ambient light.
• Distortion indicator alerts you when
magnetic interference from outside
sources, such as steel from a bridge or
overpass, is affecting compass accuracy.
• Holographic LCD improves brightness
and contrast while removing glare.
• 2-year extended warranty.
FEATURES

3
1. The LCD icons are written in all capital
letters with quotes around them.
2. Buttons used in procedures are presented
as button icons.
3. Procedures are organized so that the
action to perform follows the step
number, and result of that action is
indented.
4. “Press” means press and release a button
in less than 2 seconds.
5. “Hold” means press and hold the button
for at least 2 seconds, or until a display
appears.
6. Indicates a warning or important
information
7. Indicates optional equipment avail-
able at additional cost.
8. The 3 horizontal lines of display on the
right side will be referred to as line 1
through 3 starting at the top.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL

4
Display and Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 1: Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Step 2: Installing the 12-volt adapter . . . . 9
Step 3: Installing the external
temperature sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Step 4: Mounting the unit . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Programming and Operation . . . . . . . . . 16
Calibration mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Declination mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Backlight mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Photo sensor feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Bearing mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Barometer mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Weather forecast display . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Temperature mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
ICE alert feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Altitude mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Alt.Set mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Optional Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Declination Angle Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
General Specications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . . . . . 33
Service and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
CONTENTS

5
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS
Temperature and Numeric Heading
Bearing Point Readout Readout
Declination Icon
Compass Rose Altitude, Barometer Buttons
and Weather Forecast Readout
FRONT
Battery Photo Sensor
Compartment
Temperature 12-Volt Power
Sensor Jack AdapterJack
BACK

6
The Waynder V7000 displays direction of
travel in three different formats: (1) cardinal
points, (2) numeric digits (325°, 330°, etc.),
and (3) compass rose. The eight cardinal
points of a compass (N, NE, E, etc.) give
you the general direction. The numeric digits
show your exact direction to the nearest
1°. The compass rose arrow points in the
direction you are heading relative to north.
The slow ashing of the degree symbol in
line 2 indicates when magnetic interference
is compromising compass accuracy or when
a battery has been installed.
Buttons
ON/OFF button
Press or any other button to turn
compass on and hold to turn compass
off. Once on, pressing toggles the
backlight on or off.
STEP button
Press in normal display mode to toggle
between displaying “IN TEMP” (inside tem-
perature), “OUT TEMP“ (outside tempera-
ture), and “BEARING” (bearing point). Press
in programming mode to advance
through the values to select.
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS

7
MENU button
Press to advance through programming
menu options “CALIb” (calibration), “dECL”
(declination), “LIGHt” (backlight), “bEAr”
(bearing point), “bAro” (barometer), “tEMP”
(temperature) and “ALt” (altimeter) and to
exit a programming menu.
ENT button
Press in normal display mode to toggle
between barometric pressure, altitude, and
weather forecast. Press in programming
mode to store a displayed value.
ALT.SET button
Press as a quick reset for altitude. It
resets the altitude from the currently displayed
altitude to the stored altitude.
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS

8
Step 1: Installing the battery
The Waynder V7000 uses a CR123 Lithium
type battery, installed according to the
diagram on the inside of the battery
compartment. Push the battery straight down
into the compartment, not at an angle. To
remove, open the battery compartment and
tap the back of the unit against the palm of
your hand and the battery will come out.
Once the battery is inserted, the unit will
go through a quality test. If the display
becomes stuck, remove the battery, wait for
approximately one minute, and then reinsert
the battery.
If the battery is the only power source,
whenever the battery is changed or removed,
the Waynder V7000 must be recalibrated
and all previous feature settings must be reset.
With the 12-volt adapter or the hardwire
kit installed, the battery may be removed or
changed without affecting any settings.
The Waynder V7000 has an auto shut-off fea-
ture. When no magnetic eld change has been
detected for approximately 10 minutes, the
compass automatically switches off and saves
all settings. Note: The unit also switches on
automatically if used with the 12-volt adapter
(see next section).
INSTALLATION

HEADER
9
Step 2: Installing the 12-volt adapter
Installing the 12-volt adapter is optional, but
highly recommended. Insert the small end
into the jack marked “POWER,” located on
the back of the compass, and plug the large
end into your cigarette lighter receptacle.
The Waynder V7000 switches on
automatically when it senses the engine
is on. This feature is operational only
when the 12-volt adapter is used or the
optional hardwire kit is installed.
The photo sensor feature of the
Waynder V7000, which allows the
backlight to turn on automatically, is
operational only when the 12-volt
adapter is used or the optional hardwire
kit is installed.
Since cars do not always have constant
power supplied to the lighter receptacle,
you must keep a battery in the Waynder
V7000 at all times to allow the unit to
keep memory settings.
A 15-foot (4.5m) hardwire kit is
available at additional cost. See Optional
Accessories.
INSTALLATION

HEADER
10
Step 3: Installing the external
temperature sensor
The Waynder V7000 has a built-in internal
temperature sensor designed to measure
the temperature inside the vehicle at the
windshield (“IN TEMP”).
The Waynder V7000 also includes a wire
temperature tether designed to measure
the temperature outside the vehicle (“OUT
TEMP”). The sensor end of the tether
must be mounted outside of the passenger
compartment, away from engine heat or
direct sunlight, in a place where there is
natural airow to the sensor, such as in the
grill area or door jamb. It is best to adhere the
sensor on a surface that is least conductive
to heat -- such as on a rubber or plastic
surface as opposed to the steel body of the
vehicle. The temperature from this sensor is
displayed as “OUT TEMP.”
Every vehicle is different, making it impossible
to list all possible sensor locations. Use
your best judgment to select the site for
the temperature sensor and experiment with
various locations, if necessary.
INSTALLATION

HEADER
11
To install the external temperature
sensor:
1. Insert the connector end of the tether
into the jack marked “TEMP,” located on
the back of the compass. The jack is
keyed for easy identication.
2. Adhere the sensor end of the tether
outside of the passenger compartment.
Make sure the mounting surface is free of
oil and dirt.
3. Use the included retainer clips to secure
the temperature tether to the windshield
or dashboard (optional).
If the temperature sensor is not plugged
in and is toggled to “outside
temperature” display, the message
“PLUG IN TEMP CABLE” will scroll in
the upper right corner three times, then
will display “_ _ _ °F.”
Do not leave the unit in a parked vehicle
that is likely to be exposed to extremely
hot or cold temperatures.
A 30-foot (9m) temperature sensor is
available at additional cost. See
Optional Accessories.
INSTALLATION

HEADER
12
Windshield Mounting:
1. Install the suction cups into the mounting
bracket by sliding them into their holes
(if not pre-installed).
2. Do not loosen the screw at the pivot point
where the two-piece bracket is assembled
(see illustration next page).
3. Hold the base plate where the suction
cups are attached in one hand and the
compass shaped holder in the other.
4. Pull the sections apart to disengage
teeth and swivel to desired angle while
still maintaining the space between the
bracket teeth. Release once desired angle
is achieved and check that the teeth have
locked securely into place.
5. With the battery and/or 12-volt adapter
installed, slide the unit all the way into the
compass shaped holder until you hear/
feel the “click” when the locking ngers
slip into place and press the suction cup
base rmly against the windshield. If
necessary, apply a thin layer of petroleum
jelly to improve suction cup grip.
6. Insert the small plug end of the 12-volt
adapter into the jack marked “POWER”,
INSTALLATION

HEADER
13
INSTALLATION

HEADER
14
INSTALLATION
located on the back of the compass and
plug the large plug end into your cigarette
lighter receptacle. (optional)
Step 4: Mounting the unit
• Choose a place on the windshield that
will not obstruct the driver’s view and is
within reach so the buttons are easy to
push. Make sure the windshield surface
is clean. Once installed, the face of the
compass must be pointing toward the
rear of the vehicle.
• The unit can be tilted up or down a
maximum of 20° from horizontal plane
(road level). If tilted more than ±20°,
the heading information after calibration
may not be accurate. The selected angle
from horizontal plene must stay xed
after calibration for the heading to remain
accurate (see illustration next page).
• The accuracy of the Waynder V7000
will be diminished by a strong magnetic
eld, such as that found in proximity to
an audio speaker. It is recommended that
the unit be mounted 5 or more inches
(13 cm) away from stereo speakers.

15
Adjustment of this bracket does not
require the use of a screwdriver. Please
do not remove the screw from the
pivot point of the bracket, the internal
parts are small and can easily be lost.
Do not leave the Waynder V7000 in
a parked vehicle that is likely to be
exposed to extremely hot or cold
temperatures.
INSTALLATION
20° maximum up tilt
20° maximum down tilt
Dashboard
Windshield
Horizontal
Plane

16
Calibration Mode
Calibration is the process whereby the
Waynder V7000 separates the earth’s mag-
netic eld from other magnetic elds. With-
out calibration, the unit thinks the entire
magnetic eld it is reading is from the earth
and therefore displays inaccurate compass
readings.
Calibration Guidelines
1. The Waynder V7000 needs to be
calibrated (1) when used for the rst
time in a vehicle, (2) when moved to a
different location in the same vehicle, (3)
when moved to a different vehicle, or (4)
when the battery is removed if neither
the 12-volt adapter nor the hardwire kit
is installed.
2. The Waynder V7000 requires
recalibration when there has been a
change to your vehicle, such as the
installation of a new stereo or when
the degree symbol on line 2 ashes
continuously.
3. If you intend to operate your Waynder
V7000 with the temperature tether
installed, then it should be calibrated after
tether installation has been completed.
PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION

17
4. If you drive with your headlights and
stereo on, turn these on prior to
calibration.
Calibrating the unit
To begin calibration, press to toggle
through the programming options until
“CALIb” and “SEt” display on screen.
1. Press .
“PrESS StEP to StArt” displays.
If is pressed now, the unit returns to
normal display.
2. Press .
“turn ONCE PrESS Ent to End” displays.
Turn vehicle in one complete circle in either
direction. Circle size does not matter. Take
at least 20 seconds to complete the circle.
3. Press .
“dONE” ashes once, and the unit returns to
normal display mode. If the degree symbol
on line 2 ashes after calibration, repeat
the calibration process. A ashing degree
symbol indicates magnetic distortion. See
the Frequently Asked Question section for
more information.
PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION

18
Declination Mode
Declination, also called magnetic variation,
is the difference between true and magnetic
north, relative to a point on the earth. It is
measured in degrees to the east or west of
true north. The Waynder V7000 corrects
for declination electronically. Correcting for
declination is accomplished by storing in the
correct declination angle, and then changing
the heading reference from magnetic north
to true north (see following section). Dec-
lination angles vary throughout the world,
and change very slowly over time. See page
31 for a declination angle map for the United
States. For the greatest possible accuracy, go
to the National Geophysical Data Center web
page below to get the declination angle based
on your latitude and longitude:
www.ngdc.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/seg/gmag/dsnth1.pl
If you do not know your exact latitude and
longitude in the USA, go to the web page
below to get latitude and longitude from your
city and state or from your zip code:
www.census.gov/cgi-bin/gazetteer
Outside the USA try the Getty Thesaurus at:
www.getty.edu/research/tools/vocabulary/tgn/
PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION