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Page 1: User Manual
User Manual SporTrak Color GPS Mapping Receiver... -
Page 2: License Agreement
Thales Navigation grants you, the purchaser, the right to use the software supplied in and with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in the normal operation of the equipment. -
Page 3: Thales Navigation Magellan Products Limited Warranty
THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. In the event of a defect, Thales Navigation will, at its option, repair or replace the hardware product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. The repaired or replaced... - Page 4 — For further information concerning this limited warranty, please call or write: Thales Navigation SA – ZAC La Fleuriaye – BP 433 – 44474 Carquefou Cedex – France. Phone: +33 (0)2 28 09 38 00, Fax: +33 (0)2 28 09 39 39...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction ... 1 About This User Manual ... 1 Setting Up the SporTrak ... 2 Installing the Batteries ... 3 Selecting Language ... 4 Initialization for First Time Use ... 4 Turning the SporTrak On ... 4 Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize) ... - Page 6 Reference ... 17 Power/Backlight/Contrast ... 17 Turn the SporTrak On ... 17 Turn the SporTrak Off ... 17 Using the Display Backlight ... 17 Adjusting the Display Contrast ... 18 Navigational Screens ... 18 Selecting NAV Screens ... 18 Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen ... 18 Map Screen ...
- Page 7 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description ... 27 Route Vertical Profile Description ... 28 Path Check Description ... 28 Compass Screen ... 29 Customizing the Data Fields ... 29 Large Data Screen ... 30 Customizing the Data Fields ... 30 Position Screen ... 31 Selecting the Position Screen ...
- Page 8 Searching for a Street Address ... 43 Routes ... 44 Creating a GOTO Route ... 44 Creating a Backtrack Route ... 44 Creating a Multileg Route ... 44 Activating/Deactivating a Route ... 46 Viewing a Route ... 46 Editing a Route ... 46 Inserting a Leg ...
- Page 9 Clearing Memory ... 55 Clearing Track History ... 55 Clearing Wpts/Routes ... 55 Clearing All Routes ... 55 Resetting SporTrak to Factory Defaults ... 55 Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak ... 55 Sun/Moon Display ... 56 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ... 56 Changing the Sun/Moon Date ...
- Page 10 Heading vs. Bearing vs. Course Over Ground ... 68 Navigating with the Compass Screen ... 70 Calibrating the Compass ... 70 Using the Barometer and Temperature Screens ... 74 Accessories ... 76 MapSend Streets ... 77 Using Mapsend ... 78 Connecting to External Devices ...
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Page 11: Introduction
Before you begin, make sure that your package includes all of the items listed on the packing list. Magellan is a registered trademark name for Thales Navigation. About This User Manual This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the SporTrak, Basic Operation, Reference, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. - Page 12 Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your SporTrak Color to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can be found in the Appendix. Glossary: A glossary is provided explaining some of the terms and abbrevia- tions found in the SporTrak Color and this manual that may not be familiar to all users.
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Page 13: Setting Up The Sportrak
Setting up the SporTrak Setting up the SporTrak Color is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak. Installing the Batteries To change the batteries, remove the battery door on the back of the SporTrak Color. -
Page 14: Selecting Language
Selecting Language The first time you use your SporTrak (or if memory has been completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the ENTER button. -
Page 15: Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize)
Press [ENTER]. (You have 10 seconds to press [ENTER] or the SporTrak will shut off.) The SporTrak displays a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Press [ENTER]. Enter Your Approximate Position (Initialize) Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region. - Page 16 To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below. Editing moves the cursor block left or right. increments the value up or down. When the time is correct, press The last piece of information needed is the date. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date.
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Page 17: Basic Operation
Basic Operation For many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. With all of the features and functions provided with the SporTrak, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Don’t worry. There are only a few things you need to know to use the SporTrak. -
Page 18: Turning Power On/Off
Turning Power on/Off Turning the SporTrak On The last navigation screen you were viewing will be displayed. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be used. Turning the SporTrak Off Turning the Backlight On/Off The display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high or off ). -
Page 19: Adjusting The Contrast
Adjusting the Contrast From any screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast (The menu display may differ slightly depending upon which screen it was Getting a Position Fix Because the SporTrak attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unob- structed view of the sky. -
Page 20: Map Screen
Map Screen — The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction that you are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your needs. -
Page 21: Road Screen
Road Screen — The Road screen presents your route as if you were travelling on a road. When you need to make a turn, the road will graphically display the turn and the direction. Waypoint and destination icons will be displayed relative to your position as they come into view. -
Page 22: Saving A Waypoint
Saving a Waypoint A waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the SporTrak. They are primarily used for creating routes. Whether the route is a simple GOTO or a more complex multileg route, it needs stored waypoints to use as its starting and destination point. - Page 23 You can now use the arrow keypad to select the character you wish to enter. With the character highlighted, press ter is appended to the name you are entering and displayed in the field above the keys. (Note: waypoint names can be up to 8 characters in length.) Highlighting “Back”...
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Page 24: Using Goto Routes
Using Goto Routes A GOTO route is simply a route with a start point and a single destination point: I am here and I want to go to there. All that is required to create a GOTO route is having the destination waypoint saved in memory. This waypoint can be one that you have saved earlier (which is stored in your User Waypoint List) or any of the landmarks that come with the SporTrak in its built-in database. - Page 25 letter “L” and that the cursor has moved to the next letter in the city name. (You can move the cursor back if you made a mistake by highlighting the “<-” button on the keyboard and press Since we are looking for Los Angeles, we need to highlight the “O” next and press [ENTER].
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Page 26: Navigating On A Goto Route
GOTO routes are NOT saved in memory when the SporTrak is turned off. If you are navigating on a GOTO route and you need to turn the SporTrak off, you will need to restart the GOTO. Routes, however, are stored in memory. If you need to make a GOTO but expect to turn the SporTrak off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route using the route menu. -
Page 27: Reference
Reference Power / Backlight / Contrast Turn the SporTrak On — Applies power to the SporTrak and displays last NAV screen viewed. During power-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in the SporTrak. The second screen gives a warning that must be read. After reading the warning press [ENTER], the SporTrak will shut off after 10 seconds.) Turn the SporTrak Off —... -
Page 28: Adjusting The Display Contrast
Refer ence Adjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions. From any screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast Navigational Screens Selecting NAV Screens — The accessing the navigation screens. (Note: the sequence displayed is when all eight (counting both Position Screens as one screen) navigation screens are turned on. - Page 29 Present Position Icon Map Scale Indicator Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map. While you are moving it will point in the direction you are heading.
- Page 30 Refer ence In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown.
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Page 31: Setting The Map Detail
Setting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest, high, medium, low or lowest. This changes the zoom level that different map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.) are displayed. If you have set a zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the map detail to a lower level;... -
Page 32: Turning On/Off Displayed Poi's
Refer ence Turning On/Off Displayed POI’s — [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations or MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] Allows you to select which, if any, POIs that have been uploaded from a MapSend product to be displayed. -
Page 33: Turning Data Fields On/Off
Turning Data Fields On/Off — This option allows you to turn on or off the two information fields that are displayed on the Map screen. Turning these off allows for more of the map to be displayed. Default is SHOW. From the MAP Screen... -
Page 34: Street Information Description
Refer ence Street Information Description — This mode just displays the name of the street close to your present position. Horizontal Profile Description — This mode displays at the bottom of the Map screen a graphical representation of the horizon at a fixed distance from your present position. -
Page 35: Changing The Map Orientation
to the map scale indicator. (This function requires that map data has been uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States and that your present position as well as the projected horizon falls within the area uploaded.) Like Horizontal Profile, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the projected terrain to be displayed. -
Page 36: Selecting Primary Usage
Refer ence Selecting Primary Usage — The SporTrak can be set to either Land or Marine Usage. When in Land (default), the map displays land areas in white and water areas as dark gray. For marine applications it may be desirable to reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. -
Page 37: Using Vertical Profile
Using Vertical Profile — Vertical Profile displays the elevation as a graphical display for the option you select. Only Track History is available for this function if MapSend Topo for the United States map data is not uploaded. (Path Check is shown as an available function but will not display the vertical profile, however it can be used to graphically create a route. -
Page 38: Route Vertical Profile Description
Refer ence Route Vertical Profile Description — (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.) If you have at least one route stored in memory, you can view the vertical profile for the route. After selecting Vertical Profile, you will be asked to select the route you want to plot. -
Page 39: Compass Screen
Compass Screen Destination Name Data Fields Destination Icon Compass Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. -
Page 40: Large Data Screen
Refer ence Large Data Screen Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. -
Page 41: Position Screen
Position Screen The Position screens 1 and 2 simply display your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected in Setup. The Position 1 screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information, all on one screen. In addition, current navigation information is shown on the bottom half of the screen. - Page 42 Refer ence Present Position Coordinates and Elevation GPS Status Data Fields Use the Left/Right Arrows to toggle between Position 1 and Position 2 Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates and Elevation and Elevation and Elevation and Elevation...
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Page 43: Gps Status Messages
GPS Status Messages — Messages indicating the status of the GPS receiver section of the SporTrak are displayed on the Position screen. Message Searching - 1st sat Searching - 2nd sat Searching - 3rd sat Searching - 4th sat Collecting Data Averaging EPE xxft DGPS... -
Page 44: Projecting A Waypoint
Refer ence Projecting a Waypoint — This function, found on the menu associated with the Position Screen, allows you to create a new waypoint that is a fixed distance and bearing from your present position or from any waypoint/POI stored in the SporTrak. An example of waypoint projection would be if you wanted to go to a location that is 2.0 miles and due north of your current position. -
Page 45: Road Screen
Road Screen The Road Screen provides you with navigation information in a graphical format. At the top of the display are four customizable data fields. Immediately below them is a compass that will provide you with your heading. Following the compass is a graphical representation of your route as if it was a road. -
Page 46: Data Screen
Refer ence Data Screen Destination Name Compass Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. -
Page 47: Speed Screen
Speed Screen Destination Name Speedometer Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on. -
Page 48: Satellite Status Screen
Refer ence Satellite Status Screen The Satellite Status screen visually displays the satellites being used and the strength of the received signal. Additionally, this screen displays the power source you are connected to and, if internal batteries, how much battery life is remaining. This is a very handy screen when you wish to view how well your SporTrak is tracking satellites.