Magellan NAV 6000 User Manual © 1998 by Magellan Systems Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this User Guide may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, for any purpose other than the purchaser's personal use without the written permission of Magellan Systems Corporation. MagellanTM, GPS NAV 6000TM are the trademarks of Magellan Systems Corporation. Part No. 22-10311-001 Magellan Systems Corporation All Magellan GPS receivers are navigational aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgement. Read the User Guide carefully before using this product. 1. MAGELLAN SYSTEMS CORPORATION WARRANTY Magellan Systems Corporation warrants their GPS receiver and accessories to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of this product. In the event of a defect, Magellan Systems Corporation will, at its option, repair or replace the product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced product will be warranted for ninety (90) days from the date of return shipment, or for the balance of the original warranty, whichever is longer. 2. PURCHASER'S REMEDY Purchaser's Exclusive Remedy under this written warranty or any implied warranty shall be limited to the repair or replacement, at Magellan Systems Corporation's option, of any defective part of the receiver or accessories which are covered by this warranty. Repairs under this warranty shall only be made at an authorized Magellan Service Center. 3. PURCHASER'S DUTIES To obtain warranty service, the purchaser must return the receiver or accessories postpaid, with proof of the date of original purchase and purchaser's return address to Magellan Authorized Service Centers. Limited Warranty Magellan Systems Corporation will not be responsible for any losses or damage to the product incurred while the product is in transit or is being shipped for repair. Insurance is recommended. 4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES Except as set forth in item 1 above, all other expressed or implied warranties, including those of fitness for any particular purpose and merchantability, are hereby disclaimed. Some states do not allow limitations on warranties, so the above limitation may not apply to you. 5. EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not cover the following: · Installation · Batteries · Finishes · Defects resulting from installation · Any damage due to accident, resulting from inaccurate satellite transmissions. Inaccurate transmissions can occur due to changes in the position, health, or geometry of a satellite. · Any damage due to shipping, misuse, negligence or tampering, or improper use. · Servicing performed or attempted by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Service Center representative. · Modifications to the receiver which may be required due to any change in the Global Positioning System (GPS). [Note: All Magellan GPS receivers use GPS to obtain position, velocity, and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver. Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS transmission. Such modifications are not covered by this warranty.] Opening of this product by anyone other than an Authorized Magellan Service Center representative will void this warranty. 6. EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES Magellan Systems Corporation shall not be liable to purchaser or any other person for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, damages resulting from delay or loss of use, loss of or damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product, or breach of this warranty even though caused by negligence or other fault. In no event will Magellan Systems Corporation be responsible for such damages, even if Magellan Systems Corporation has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. 7. MERGER This written warranty is the complete, final, and exclusive agreement between Magellan Systems Corporation and the purchaser with respect to the quality of performance of all the goods and any and all warranties and representations. This warranty sets forth all of Magellan Systems Corporation's responsibilities regarding this product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. 8. FOR PURCHASERS OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES This warranty gives you specific rights. You may have other rights which vary from province to province and certain limitations contained in this limited warranty may not apply to you. If you purchased this product outside of the United States, this limited warranty is governed by the laws of the State of California and shall benefit Magellan Systems Corporation, its successors, and assigns. For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write: Magellan Systems Corporation 960 Overland Court San Dimas, California, 91773 Phone: (909) 394-5000 FAX: (909) 394-7050 Magellan NAV 6000 User Manual WARNINGS USE GOOD JUDGEMENT This product is an excellent navigation aid, but does not replace the need for careful orienteering and good judgement. Never rely solely on one device for navigating. USE CARE The Global Positioning System (GPS) is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The accuracy of position fixes can be affected by the periodic adjustments to GPS satellites made by the U.S. Government and is subject to change in accordance with the Department of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. USE CAUTION Accuracy can be affected by poor satellite geometry. When accuracy warnings appear on the screen, use the data with extreme caution. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will void the warranty. LICENSE AGREEMENT Magellan grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with MAGELLAN GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. The SOFTWARE is the property of MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions; therefore, you must treat this SOFTWARE like any other copyright material. You may not use, copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in this license. All rights not expressly granted are reserved by MAGELLAN and/or its suppliers. * * * Contents Introduction Packing List Conventions Used in this Manual Commonly Used Terms Getting Started Magellan NAV 6000 Description Language Selection Power ON/OFF Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Backlighting First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver Tutorial Reference General Usage Turning the Receiver ON/OFF Cancelling an Operation Inputting Data Adjusting Contrast Adjusting Backlighting Root Screens Satellite Status Screen 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 5 6 6 6 9 15 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 17 Map Screen Setting the Map Scale Using the Cursor Key on the Map Screen Map Orientation Plotter Mode Viewing Waypoint and Navaid Attributes Finding Distance and Bearing from a Point on the Map NAV 1 Screen Customizing the Nav 1 Screen NAV 2 Screen Customizing the Nav 2 Screen Pointer Screen Waypoints Creating a Waypoint Saving the Cursor Position as a Waypoint Saving the Current Position Fix as a Waypoint Modifying Waypoint Data Fields Finding a Waypoint in the Waypoint List Viewing a Waypoint from the Waypoint List Editing a Waypoint from the Waypoint List 19 20 21 21 22 23 25 25 26 26 26 27 28 28 28 29 29 30 30 31 Deleting Waypoints from the Waypoint List Listing the Nearest Waypoints Moving a Waypoint Routes Creating a GOTO Route Using the Waypoint List Creating a GOTO Route Using the Nearest List Creating a GOTO Route using the Find Function Creating a GOTO Route to the Cursor Position Creating a MOB Route Deleting a GOTO Route Multi-Leg Routes Creating a Multi-Leg Route Using the Map Creating a Multi-Leg Route Manually Activating a Route Deactivating a Route Reversing a Route from the List Editing a Route Inserting a Waypoint in a Route on the Map Inserting a Waypoint in a Route Manually Removing a Waypoint from a Route Appending a Waypoint to the End of a Route on the Map Appending a Waypoint to the End of a Route Manually 31 32 32 33 33 34 34 35 35 35 36 36 36 37 37 38 38 38 39 40 40 41 Moving a Waypoint in a Route Replacing a Waypoint in a Route Manually Activating a Leg of a Route Deleting a Route on the Map Deleting a Route in the List Copying a Route Creating a Backtrack Route Activating a Backtrack Route Deactivating a Backtrack Route Menu Functions System Setup Adjusting Contrast Setting Time Format Setting Date Format Selecting Coordinate System Selecting Map Datum Selecting Elevation Mode Selecting Elevation, Distance, Speed and Depth Units Elevation Units Distance Units Speed Units Depth Units Selecting North Reference 41 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 46 46 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 Port Setup Functions Setting NMEA Output Setting NMEA Baud Rate Turning the Beeper On or Off Activating Alarms Setting Arrival Radius Setting Anchor Alarm Setting XTE Alarm Map Setup Map Configuration Functions Turning Land Settings On and Off Turning Marine Settings On and Off Turning Nav-Aid Settings On and Off Turning Chart Settings On and Off Selecting Map Orientation Projected Course Indicator Map Shift Track History Functions Turning Track History On or Off Choosing the Distance Resolution Clearing Track Memory Trip Planning Function Calculating Sunrise/Sunset and Lunar Information 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 52 52 53 53 54 54 55 56 56 56 56 57 Simulation Mode Function Memory Reset Troubleshooting Warnings/Alarms NAV 6000 Appendix Installation Instructions Battery Installation C-Card Installation Nav 6000 Swivel Mounting Bracket (Optional) Electrical Connections Connecting the DC Power/NMEA Data Cable Connecting the PC Cable (Optional) Proper External Antenna Installation Signal Reception Navaid Icons List of Available Datums NMEA Messages Abbreviations Specifications Coordinate Systems What Is GPS? Explanation of Data Terms Glossary Index 58 58 60 62 63 64 64 65 67 69 69 70 71 72 77 78 84 86 87 89 91 93 96 Introduction ntroduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan NAV 6000. The NAV 6000 integrates the remarkable accuracy of a GPS receiver with a broad range of electronic chart and navigation aids into a single easy-to-use navigation information center. The NAV 6000 uses C-MAP NT marine cartography and can store up to 500 waypoints, and 25 routes with up to 30 legs. The large LCD display features a help bar on every screen and can be used either with cartography or as a track plotter to monitor progress. This manual is divided into five chapters; Introduction, Getting Started, Tutorial, Reference, and Appendix. It is very important that you go through the Getting Started chapter first as it prepares your receiver for use and provides basic instruction for getting you up and running with your GPS receiver. The fourth chapter is a Reference Section for the features found in your receiver including step-by-step instructions on their use. Because of the advanced navigational features of the receiver, some of the terminology used in these procedures may be new to you. As you use the receiver such terms as waypoints, leg, route, etc. will quickly become familiar. Magellan NAV 6000 1 The final chapter of this manual, Appendix, contains some further explanations and information that will help you use your receiver and defines many of the terms that may be unfamiliar. Packing List The following items should be in your package: NAV 6000 receiver Quick Reference Card User Guide Carrying Case Warranty registration card C-Map Documentation/Ordering Information Batteries If any of these items is missing, please contact your local Magellan dealer or distributor. 1 Conventions Used in this Manual The Reference section of this manual is designed to assist you in the use of your Magellan NAV 6000. Each topic in the Reference section includes a brief description of the activity chosen, a pictorial view of the keys to press, and a detailed description with sample screens of how t ...