M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r TM OWNER'S MANUAL Copyright 2000, BRUNTON Printed in U.S.A. form 62-Multi-Nav rev 0214 i M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r TM OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK USE Page(s) 1 -- 5 1 -- Getting Started ............................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ----Buttons Battery Insertion Power On Compass Calibration 2 -- StraightHomeTM............................................... 2 2.1 -- Storing *HOME* 2.2 -- Finding *HOME* 3 -- Main Functions ............................................ 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 ----Position GPS Navigation Time / Date Barometer 3.5 -- Altimeter 4 -- TrueMagneticTM Compass Function ......... 5 5 -- Waypoint Function ...................................... 5 6 -- Interactive Neoprene Case ......................... 5 INSTRUCTIONS 6 -- 22 7 -- Settings & Side Functions ........................ 6 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 7.5 7.6 7.7 -------More Settings Position Side Functions & Settings Altitude Side Functions & Settings Barometer Side Functions & Settings Time / Date Side Functions & Settings GPS Side Functions & Settings Compass Side Functions & Settings ii OWNER'S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 -- Waypoint Function ..................................... 14 8.1 -- Waypoint Menu 8.2 -- Route Menu 9 -- Maps & Reference Systems .................... 17 9.1 -- Latitude / Longitude 9.2 -- UTM System 10 -- Practical Navigation Example ................ 18 10.1 -- Fishing Trip to Ice Lake 11 -- Maintenance & Fault Finding ................. 20 11.1 -- Maintenance 11.2 -- Fault Finding 12 -- Specifications .............................................. 21 13 -- Important Information / Warnings .......... 22 APPENDICES A1 -- D3 Glossary ................................................................ A1 Warranty Registration ....................................... B1 Operational Flow Chart ................................... C1 Index ...................................................................... D1 iii QUICK USE The Quick Use guide is intended as an introduction to the Multi-Navigator. Before heading into an unfamiliar area read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Multi-Navigator and its features. Pre-plan all trips. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. 1 -- Getting Started 1.1 -- Buttons The button layout is designed for one-handed operation, and provides quick access to all functions. When instructed to "press" a button, press the button for less than 1 second. When instructed to "press & hold" a button, press and hold for at least 2 seconds, unless instructed otherwise. ON / OFF & BACKLIGHT Power Multi-Navigator on or off by pressing and holding the ON/OFF button. BACKLIGHT -- Both the display and buttons can be backlit by pressing the ON/OFF button, while Multi-Navigator power is on. When using batteries, the backlight will stay on for 30 seconds, or until turned off manually. When external power is used the backlight will remain on until manually turned off. UP / DOWN Press UP or DOWN to scroll through the 5 main functions. When in a setting mode, press UP or DOWN to change each value or character. LEFT / RIGHT Press LEFT or RIGHT to see related side functions when available. The LEFT/RIGHT buttons also move the cursor from side to side to allow for the changing of values or characters when in a setting mode. WAYPOINT (WPT) Press WPT to activate the waypoint menu, from which you can record your present position as a waypoint; create a new waypoint by entering its coordinate; view waypoints; enter routes; or perform other waypoint settings. To establish a *HOME* waypoint, press and hold the WPT button for approximately 5 seconds, as illustrated in StraightHomeTM, section 2. The display will show a countdown timer before the *HOME* position is created. COMPASS When power is on, press the dedicated COMPASS button at any time for direct access to the TrueMagneticTM electronic compass. Hold level for best accuracy. To exit press UP or DOWN. For access to the TrueMagnetic compass function when power is off, press and hold the COMPASS button. SET (YES) / ESCAPE (NO) SET (YES) In any of the main functions the SET or ESCAPE (ESC) buttons may be used to view specific settings. These buttons are also used to set values or to escape from specific functions. They often correspond to prompts displayed on the screen. ESC (NO) 1 1.2 -- Battery Insertion 1. Remove battery cover by turning the retaining screw counter clockwise, and insert two AA batteries, as shown. 2. Replace battery cover. ! Do not over tighten the retaining screw. 1.3 -- Power ON 1. Press and hold the ON button ! An initialization procedure will begin by showing version number, temperature and battery status. The GPS receiver will then begin searching for satellites to establish the current position. BRUNTON + -Figure 1 1.4 -- Compass Calibration For the highest possible electronic compass accuracy, calibrate the TrueMagneticTM compass each time batteries are installed. calibrate: Press COMPASS button. Press SET button to enter programming menu. Press UP button twice, or until display shows DEVIATE COMPASS. Center the bubble inside the circle of the green bubble level and press YES button. (YES button is located just above the YES in the display). 5. When AUTODEV ROTATE SLOWLY text appears, rotate the unit 11/4 times in a span of approximately 10 seconds. 6. When calibration is complete, the display will show SUCCESSFUL. ! If it shows FAILED, repeat steps 1-6 above. To 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 -- StraightHome TM The StraightHome feature stores a unique position (*HOME*) in the Multi-Navigator's memory. This unique feature allows for quick and easy navigation to the *HOME* position using the GPS and Compass functions of the MultiNavigation System (MNS). *HOME* is automatically recorded and named by pressing and holding the WPT button. The following is a simple example of the use of the StraightHome feature: You plan to walk to Cavern Hot Springs from your vehicle. You know the location of the hot springs, but after a relaxing soak you want to be certain you can find your vehicle at the end of the day. 2.1 -- Storing * HOME * 1. Near your vehicle, find an open area (without tree cover). 2. Power on the Multi-Navigator by pressing and holding ON. ! Wait for display to change from ACQUIRE to POSITION (Fig. 2). This will take approximately 2-3 minutes the first time the Multi-Navigator calculates your position. Figure 2 2 3. Press and hold WPT for 5 seconds to store your vehicle's *HOME* position. ! Display momentarily shows NEW HOME STORED (Fig. 3). 4. Power Multi-Navigator off. Now walk to Cavern Hot Springs and enjoy the day. After several hours at the hot springs, you are ready to return to your vehicle. 2.2 -- Finding *HOME* 1. At Cavern Hot Springs power on the Multi-Navigator. Figure 3 2. Wait for POSITION to be acquired. 3. Press COMPASS button. ! Display will show a bold left or right arrow and the distance to *HOME*. (Fig. 4) Vehicle 4. Rotate your body in the direction of the large arrow. ! Keep compass level using the green bubble level. *HOME* 5. When steering indicator looks like figure 5, you are facing your vehicle. 6. Begin your return trip to your Vehicle (HOME) vehicle (*HOME*). ! Notice distance decreases as you approach your Figure 4 vehicle. To preserve battery life, sight a distant landmark, in the direction of your vehicle and turn Multi-Navigator off. Walk to the landmark and press and hold the COMPASS button while holding the unit level. The compass will point in the direction of your initial bearing without accessing the GPS system. Sight another landmark, release the COMPASS button and repeat the process. Note! -- When you press the COMPASS button with the Multi-Navigator off the bearing used is based on the last position acquired. To establish a more accurate bearing power the Multi-Navigator back on to establish your new position, then press the COMPASS button. By repeating this process you can use the Multi-Navigator to quickly and easily find your way back *HOME* from the hot springs. Figure 5 3 -- Main Functions Scroll through the 5 main functions (POSITION, ALTITUDE, BAROMETER, TIME/DATE & GPS NAVIGATION) by pressing the UP or DOWN buttons. A more detailed description of the functions including side functions, changing units and calibration will be found later in these instructions. 3.1 -- POSITION 1. Once the Multi-Navigator has located your position, it is possible to view your location in latitude and longitude. As you travel, notice the latitude and longitude values change to indicate 1. your new position. 2. 3D, 2D, or AQU indicate the status of GPS positioning. ! AQU -- Looking for satellites, or in the process of acquiring you position. ! 2D -- 3 satellites are providing two dimensional position information. 2. ! 3D is the most accurate positioning with 4 or Figure 6 more satellites providing three dimensional position information. Accuracy will be better than 10 meters (33 feet). 3 3.2 -- GPS Navigation In the POSITION function, press DOWN to enter the GPS Navigation function. (Fig. 7) The GPS Navigation function will appear differently depending upon if a GOTO WAYPOINT has been selected or if *HOME* has been stored. This example has no position selected. It is therefore providing only basic navigation information. See additional navigation screens in section 7.6-1, when GOTO WAYPOINT or *HOME* position is selected. 1. Both current GPS course (your direction of travel) and current speed are displayed. 1. Figure 7 1. 2. 3. Figure 8 3.3 -- TIME / DATE In the GPS function, press DOWN to enter the TIME/DATE function. (Fig. 8) 1. The time will automatically be calculated from GPS satellites after your position has been determined. 2. The segments indicate time as an analog clock dial with hour and minute hands. 3. The current date is displayed. 3.4 -- BAROMETER In the TIME function, press DOWN to enter the Barometer (BARO) function. (Fig. 9) 1. The current pressure is displayed. ! Pressure is recalculated every 2 seconds while BARO function is active. ! Otherwise pressure is recalculated and stored every 15 minutes. 2. The barometric pressure trend is indicated by RISING, STEADY, or FALLING. 3. Rate of change is indicated by the raising or lowering of segments. Each segment represents a rate of change of 0.03 in Hg (1 mbar/hPa) per hour. 3. 2. 1. Figure 9 3.5 -- ALTITUDE In the BARO function, press DOWN to enter the Altitude function. (Fig. 10) 3. 2. 1. Figure 10 1. Your current altitude is displayed based on the barometric pressure sensor with accuracy to 3 feet.. ! For accurate measurement, the barometer and altitude should be calibrated. See calibration sections in, 7.3-2 & 7.4-2. 2. Rate of change is listed. 3. Rates of change is also indicated by segments. Each segment represents a rate of change of 3 feet/second (1 meter/second). Segments build upward if you are increasing in elevation, or downward if you are decreasing, as shown. 4 4 -- TrueMagneticTM Compass Function Press the dedicated COMPASS button at any time to enter the electronic Compass function. The electronic compass detects the Earth's magnetic field and displays a compass bearing whether the GPS receiver is turned ON or OFF. This feature is not found on standard GPS receivers. The TrueMagnetic compass function can appear differently if you have assigned a *HOME* or designated a GOTO WAYPOINT as in section 7.7-1. Figure 11 has no waypoint selected, only basic compass navigation is displayed. 1. A compass bearing, accurate to two degrees will be displayed along with the cardinal direction. 2. The segment points at either true or magnetic North, depending on your settings. Described later in section 7.1-7. ! If MAG is displayed in the lower left-hand corner indicates compass pointing toward magnetic North, otherwise the segment is pointing at true North, as in figure 11. 2. 1. Figure 11 Compass function automatically exits to the GPS Navigation function after 2 minutes. 5 -- Waypoint Function Press the dedicated WPT button to enter the Waypoint function. Everything related to waypoints is easily accessed by pressing WPT. Press UP or DOWN to scroll through saving, viewing, deleting, entering new waypoints and managing routes in the Waypoint Menu. To leave the WPT function, press NO/ESC. 6 -- Interactive Neoprene Case A protective case is included with the Multi-Navigator. Although the unit is waterproof and durable, using the neoprene case will further help protect the unit from damage. The unique design makes it possible to use the MultiNavigator without removing it from this case (Fig. 12) To use interactive case: ! Peal the front cover from top. ! Swing cover around the back of the unit and rehook over the top. ! This will expose the screen through a flexible window. The Multi-Navigator is now ready to use. Reverse steps to cover the screen. Figure 12 The following sectio ...