User manual MAGELLAN NAV 6000

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 to perform the activity. As you become more familiar with your receiver, you will be able to use the pictorial view of the keys as a "quick reference" to perform the desired activity. Also in the Reference section are alerts to inform you of some cautions or notes that will assist you in using your NAV 6000. The stop sign indicates information that is very important and should be read before continuing. The Magellan logo denotes information that can help you use or understand your receiver. While this information is not required to perform the activity, it may provide you with a better understanding of the activity or shortcuts you can use. Commonly Used Terms Position Fix: The NAV 6000 receives information from GPS satellites to compute a value (coordinates) that describes your unique position on the earth. This is called taking a position fix and the coordinates computed are referred to as the position fix. Waypoint: (Abbreviated as WPT.) A position fix or any other position can be saved in memory with a name and type that you either assign or let the NAV 6000 assign for you. These saved positions are called waypoints. MARK: You can mark the cursor position or your present position at any time by pressing the MARK key to create a waypoint. GOTO: You can actually "Go To" a saved waypoint or any cursor position simply by pressing the GOTO key and choosing a destination waypoint. The NAV 6000 will navigate you from your present position to the waypoint chosen with bearing and distance information. Route: A route is slightly different from a GOTO. A route contains a starting and ending waypoint and may include intermediate waypoints along the way. Routes can be from one waypoint to another (a single-leg route) or from a waypoint to a series of waypoints, (a multi-leg route) up to 30 legs. Leg: Legs are the divisions of a route between waypoints. A route that goes from WPT A to WPT B, from WPT B to WPT C, and from WPT C to WPT D has three legs. Magellan NAV 6000 A few of the terms used in this manual may be unfamiliar to you and are described in the Glossary found in the Appendix. To help you get started, some of the more common terms are described here with a simple explanation as to their meaning. 2 Getting Started Started This section shows you how to begin using your MAGELLAN NAV 6000 for the first time. After a brief description of the receiver, it discusses: · · · · Turning power on and off Adjusting contrast and backlighting First time use, initializing the receiver Navigating Keys 2 ZOOM IN - Changes the displayed map scale to view a smaller area in greater detail. ZOOM OUT - Changes the displayed map scale to view a larger area in less detail. CURSOR KEY - Controls cursor movement, and is used to select menu items as well as scroll through the alphanumeric series for data entry. The UP/DOWN and RIGHT/LEFT indicators on the CURSOR KEY move the cursor or highlight in the cardinal directions, up, down, right and left. The dots on the cursor key move the cursor diagonally on the map display. ENTER - Used to confirm data entry and confirm selections on the screen. MAP/CTR - Centers the boat or cursor on the screen and allows toggling between the boat and the cursor position. Used to display the Map screen from any screen and centers the map on the last computed position. GOTO - Creates a one-leg route directly to the selected waypoint or to the cursor position. MARK - Records the present boat position or cursor position (if the map is displayed), as a stored waypoint. 3 Magellan NAV 6000 Description The Magellan GPS NAV 6000 has a high contrast, high resolution backlit LCD, and backlit keypad and is designed to be used as a hand-held or bracket-mounted. The NAV 6000 is powered by 6AA batteries and has a builtin antenna. A connector on the back of the unit allows you to attach an external antenna (not included). The Power/Data Cable (not included) can be connected to the 5-pin connector on the back of the unit for external power input and data input/output. Mount the unit as you plan to use it, and make all the electrical and data connections before you attempt to operate it. See the Installation section in the Appendix for details on mounting and connecting the NAV 6000. Magellan NAV 6000 QUIT - Cancels and backs out of an operation or backs up one step in a sequence. Allows stepping through root screens in reverse order. POWER - Turns the NAV 6000 on and off and adjusts the LCD and keys' backlight intensity. SOFTKEYS - Softkey functions are accessed using the keys along the bottom of the display. Softkey functions appear at the bottom of each screen. When the text of the softkey function is dark, the feature is accessible; when the text is grayed out, the function is available from this screen but is not currently accessible. Using the Help Bar. The map screen and many of the function screens contain a help bar, located just above the NAV window, which tells you which action or actions you may perform on the current screen. Language Selection The NAV 6000 allows you to view the screens in five different languages. You can choose from Spanish, German, French, Italian and English. Once the NAV 6000 has been powered on, a navigation warning screen will appear. To make your selection, press one of the softkeys labeled with the language you would like or press ENTER to continue in English. Map ENTER for ALLINFO & BRG/DIS Help Bar TO: CURSOR BRG 134° COG 137 ° 32 50.56 N MENU ROUTES SCALE 150 n m DST 23.1n m SOG 16.1 Kt 118 34.93 W HIDE NXT PG Information Window SoftKey Functions 4 Magellan NAV 6000 Magellan NAV 6000 GPS Receiver Antenna Power ON/OFF To turn power on : Press the POWER key until the "MAGELLAN NAV 6000" screen is displayed (approximately 5 seconds). From the navigation warning screen, press one of the softkeys for a different language or press ENTER to continue. To turn power off : Press and hold down the POWER key. The receiver will begin a countdown sequence that will last for 5 seconds. The window will countdown from 4 to zero. Pressing any key except POWER will stop the receiver from turning off. Pressing POWER after countdown starts will eliminate the countdown and turn off the unit immediately. Battery/C-card Door Magellan NAV 6000 5 Adjusting Contrast Press the MENU softkey to access the FUNCTION MENU screen. Highlight System Setup and press ENTER to access the Setup Menu, containing the Contrast option. With Contrast highlighted, press ENTER. A bar graph appears. Use the RIGHT/LEFT arrows on the CURSOR KEY to adjust the contrast to a comfortable level, then press ENTER to confirm. Press QUIT twice to back out of the Setup and Function Menu screens. Adjusting Backlighting Therefore, you need to enter your approximate location, time and date, which will serve as a point of reference for your receiver in selecting the best satellites to use. Without knowing its approximate location, the receiver may take 10 minutes or more to find the specific coordinates of your position. Telling your receiver the initial position, time and date is called initializing your receiver; initializing enables it to begin tracking satellites and, therefore, calculate your position much faster. You need not reinitialize your receiver each time you use it, but only if the unit has moved over 300 miles without computing a position or if the total memory has been cleared by the user. If you do not reinitialize, the receiver may take 10 minutes or more to compute a new position fix. Entering an Approximate Initial Position. To give your receiver an approximation of its current position, you will need to enter the latitude and longitude of your general location. The NAV 6000 allows you to enter the location quickly and easily using the MAP screen. While viewing the Satellite Status screen, press the INIT softkey. The Map screen appears with the cursor positioned over 0° latitude, 0° longitude (or last initialized position). If a cartridge is inserted in the NAV 6000, the cursor will appear over the center of the cartridge's area of coverage. Magellan NAV 6000 Adjust backlighting to two different levels of intensity by pressing and releasing the POWER key repeatedly. The intensity increases incrementally when the POWER key is pressed. First Time Use - Initializing the Receiver The constellation of 24 GPS satellites circling the globe is in constant motion and before your receiver can tell you where you are, it needs to know where the satellites are relative to itself. Your receiver's internal almanac tells it which satellites are in view at a given geographic position. 6 Use the CURSOR KEY to move the cursor to your present geographic area on this map. Use the ZOOM IN /ZOOM OUT keys to help you determine whether the cursor is active in the right part of the globe. (Some basic knowledge of continental land masses is helpful.) If the cursor is not in your region of the world, press ZOOM OUT repeatedly, then use the CURSOR KEY to move the cursor to your present geographic area and use the ZOOM IN key repeatedly to zero in on your present location. When you have placed the cursor near your current location (within 300 miles), press ENTER, as you are instructed by the help bar. The receiver records the coordinates of the cursor position where ENTER was pressed as the starting point from which it searches for available satellites. When it begins receiving signals from satellites, this approximate coordinate position will be updated to reflect your actual position. Or Press the TYPEIN softkey to display the COORDINATE ENTRY window. Use the RIGHT/LEFT and UP/DOWN arrows on the CURSOR KEY to enter the coordinates and press ENTER. Pressing the QUIT key before initializing returns to the SAT STATUS screen without changing the initial position. The ELEVATION ENTRY window appears, prompting you for the elevation. Use the RIGHT/LEFT and UP/ DOWN arrows on the CURSOR ELEVATION ENTRY KEY to enter the elevation and 01098 FT press ENTER. (If you do not know your elevation, simply press ENTER.) The TIME ENTRY window appears, prompting you for the time. Use the RIGHT/LEFT and UP/ DOWN arrows on the CURSOR KEY to enter the time, select AM or PM and press ENTER. TIME ENTRY 09:02 AM Initialization proceeds according to the time format selected. The default format is 12-hour AM/PM, however, you may choose 24-hour or UTC time format under the Setup Menu. See Setting the Time Format Magellan NAV 6000 7 The DATE ENTRY window appears, prompting you for the date. Use the RIGHT/LEFT and UP/ DOWN arrows on the CURSOR KEY to enter the date and press ENTER. The display returns to the SAT STATUS screen. DATE ENTRY See System Setup for instructions on changing the coordinate system. JUN/05/97 Within seconds, after being initialized, the NAV 6000 will acquire its first position fix, displaying the actual latitude and longitude coordinates of your current position on the NAV 1 screen. You must have a current position fix in order for the receiver to compute navigation information. If you do not have a position fix, the navigation information will be displayed with dashes until a position fix is acquired. The format of the coordinates displayed can be changed. Latitude and longitude (LAT/LON) are expressed in ddd mm.ss, ddd mm.mm or ddd mm.mmm. The first option uses seconds (there are 60 seconds to one minute of latitude or longitude), while the second and third options use decimal format. The default format is DDD MM.MM. Other formats include: UTM, OSGB, TDs, Irish Grid, German Grid, French Grid, Swiss Grid, Swedish Grid and Finnish Grid. 8 Magellan NAV 6000 Tutorial This section will walk you through creating waypoints, creating a route, editing the route, and, finally, activating the route you created. The area chosen for this example was intentionally selected so that there is little or no land mass to interfere with the tutorial. You may follow along with your receiver, just bear in mind that coordinate values displayed in this tutorial may differ from the ones you view on your receiver. Some of the steps and features displayed can be performed in other manners. The objective here is to demonstrate the creation of waypoints and routes using the Map Screen. The first step is to look at the Map Screen we are going to use. The NAV 6000 has been turned on and the NXT PG softkey pressed, causing the Map Screen to be displayed. Next, the HIDE 3 The cursor is moved with the Cursor Key until the area in which the route is to be created is displayed. Use the CURSOR KEY to move the cursor to the location of a waypoint that will be used in the route. softkey is pressed to allow a larger area of the map to be displayed. Magellan NAV 6000 9 Press the MARK key. A MARK CURSOR POSITION window is displayed. From this window you can change the name, type, coordinates, and description for this waypoint. For this example, the information is acceptable. Press DONE . MARK CURSOR POSITION Name: WPT001 Type: 33`05.45'N 118`14.81'W 0 FT DESCRIPTION: CURSOR MAR/17/96 03:35:40 PM The next step is to create a second waypoint. This is done just as before; move the cursor to the desired position, press MARK , and accept the waypoint values from the MARK CURSOR POSITION window by pressing DONE . The display returns to the Map screen with the two newly created waypoints displayed. Los Angel WPT002 WPT001 The map now resembles the one to the left with the new waypoint displayed. Los Angel Press any softkey to bring back the information window and the softkeys. WPT001 10 Magellan NAV 6000