WayFinder z250 User manual

OPERATION MANUAL
DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS
Z250

Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary

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You have acquired one of the most
sophisticated compasses available for use in
a vehicle, RV or boat. The Waynder Z250
utilizes patented magnetic sensor technology
that was developed for the United States
Military to give you the most accurate
electronic compass headings. The built-in
compasses of GM, Ford, Chrysler and Bayliner
boats all use this same technology. The result
is unsurpassed compass performance.
Features
• Water resistant to a depth of 10 feet.
• Trip Timer logs in hours, minutes, and
seconds.
• Programmable automatic compass shut-
off.
• Programmable automatic backlight shut-
off.
• Distortion warning when magnetic
interference from outside sources is
affecting compass accuracy.
• 500 hour average battery life using 1
Lithium battery #2032 (included).
• One-year limited warranty.
CONGRATULATIONS!

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Modes, Buttons and Display . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Resetting the Waynder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Installing the Waynder
Installation guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Windshield mounting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Adjusting the bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Removing compass from bracket . . . . 10
Basic Mode
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Compass Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Backlight Time-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Timer Mode
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Steps to use the Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Changing the Battery
Steps to change the Battery . . . . . . . .19
Frequently Asked Questions . . . . . . .22
Service and Replacement . . . . . . . . . .24
Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Modes
The Waynder Z250 has 2 modes:
1. Basic compass: In this mode, cardinal point
and numeric heading readouts appear. The
“BASIC” icon also appears in the upper
right corner.
2. Timer: In this mode, cardinal point, timer,
and numeric heading readouts appear.
There is no icon showing for this mode.
Buttons
ADV Button (Advance)
Press ADV to turn the Waynder on or to
change from Basic mode to Timer mode.
ENT Button (Enter)
Press ENT to select an option or value;
to begin/end calibration; to start/stop the
timer.
Display
Numeric Heading Readout
Heading is displayed in 1° increments from
0° to 359°.
Cardinal Points Readout
Heading is displayed in one of 8 cardinal
points (N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, NW).
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Timer Readout
The Timer is a standard counter that records
a maximum of 99 hours, 59 minutes, and
59 seconds. The Waynder can be used
as a timer while still maintaining accurate
compass readings.
“DISTORTION” Icon
The Waynder detects when outside magnetic
interference is compromising compass
accuracy and displays the “DISTORTION”
icon in the upper left corner. Distortion
occurs when there has been a signicant
change in the surrounding magnetic elds,
such as when you are driving underneath an
overpass or over a bridge. The steel in these
structures causes inaccurate readings in any
magnetic compass, but the Waynder detects
this interference and alerts you.
Backlight
The Waynder uses an electro-luminescent
backlight to illuminate the display, making it
easily visible at night. Pressing the ADV and
ENT buttons at the same time turns the back-
light on or off. The backlight has a program-
mable shut-off, which turns the backlight off
after it has been on for a specied period of
time. To conserve battery power, the backlight
should be turned off when not in use.
MODES, BUTTONS AND DISPLAY

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DISTORTION BASIC
MODES, BUTTONS AND DISPLAY
“DISTORTION” Cardinal Point Numeric Heading
Icon Readout Readout
ADV button ENT button
BASIC Mode Icon
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Resetting the Waynder
A manual reset has been added to the Way-
nder. Resetting the unit erases everything
that is stored in memory including calibra-
tion, the automatic shut-off values, and timer
settings. Resetting the Waynder should only
be done when you want to completely erase
the memory.
To reset the Waynder:
1. Press and hold ADV and ENT at the
same time for 10 seconds and “rESET”
should ash.
2. Press the ENT button to reset the
compass. All the segments on the display
will briey illuminate. The Waynder
must now be recalibrated.
3. If you decide not to reset the compass,
press the ADV button to exit reset
mode.
4. If “rESET” ashes for 30 seconds and
neither button is pressed, the Waynder
will exit reset mode and nothing will be
erased.
RESETTING THE WAYFINDER

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Installation guidelines
• 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 the horizontal
plane. If tilted more than ±20°, the
heading information after calibration
may not be accurate. The selected angle
from the horizontal plane must stay
xed after calibration for the heading to
remain accurate (see illustration).
• The accuracy of the Waynder will be
diminished by a strong magnetic eld,
such as that found in proximity to an
INSTALLING THE WAYFINDER
20° maximum up tilt
20° maximum down tilt
Dashboard
Windshield

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audio speaker. It is recommended that
the unit be mounted 5 or more inches
away from stereo speakers.
Windshield Mounting:
1. Install the suction cups into the mounting
bracket by sliding them into their holes
2. Press the suction cup base rmly against
the windshield. If necessary, apply a
thin layer of petroleum jelly to improve
suction cup grip.
3. Adjust the bracket angle to ±20° as shown
in the diagram on page 7.
Adjusting the Bracket
The Waynder has an adjustable bracket
which rotates 180°. To adjust the bracket,
press the two buttons on the back of the
compass. Pressing the two buttons squeezes
the arms of the bracket together allowing it
to be rotated. After adjusting the angle of
bracket, let go of the buttons and the bracket
will lock into place.
Removing Compass from Bracket
To remove the compass from the bracket, press
the two buttons on the back of the compass,
which squeezes the arms of the bracket. This
INSTALLING THE WAYFINDER