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- Page 2 16MB built-in map which provides more information and detail when compared to the Meridian GPS. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with its built-in map. The Meridian Platinum includes all the features of the Meridian Gold along with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer.
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Page 3: License Agreement
Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. 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. -
Page 4: Thales Navigation Magellan Products Limited Warranty
THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales Navigation global positioning system 3. PURCHASER’S DUTIES (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of To obtain service, the purchaser must obtain a navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform... - Page 5 installations or defects resulting from DELAY OR LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF OR installation; DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY any damage caused by (i) shipping, EVEN THOUGH CAUSED BY NEGLIGENCE OR misuse, abuse, negligence, tampering, OTHER FAULT OF THALES NAVIGATION OR or improper use;...
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Speedometer Screen ..................12 Satellite Status Screen ................... 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens ............13 Saving a Waypoint ................13 Using GOTO Routes ................16 Creating a GOTO Route ................16 Navigating on a GOTO Route ..............19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 7 Selecting Primary Usage ................32 Selecting Track Mode ................... 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed ................33 Compass Screen ..................34 Customizing the Data Fields ................ 35 Large Data Screen ................. 35 Customizing the Data Fields ................ 36 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 8 Editing a User Waypoint ................48 Viewing a Map Object on the Map .............. 49 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map ............49 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint ............. 49 Searching for a Street Address ..............50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 9 Selecting the North Reference ..............62 Selecting Daylight Savings ................62 Power Off Timer ..................63 Setting the Backlight Timer ................. 63 Turning the Beeper On/Off ................. 64 Selecting NMEA Message ................64 Selecting the Baud Rate ................64 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 10 Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card ........71 Loading Track from Memory Card .............. 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card ............... 72 Testing the Memory Card ................72 Changing the Detailed Map ................. 73 Formating the Memory Card ............... 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 11 Routes ....................76 Alarms ....................77 Output Data ..................77 Appendix Troubleshooting ..................78 Waypoint Icons ..................79 Contacting Magellan ................80 Updating Your Meridian ............... 81 Specifications ..................82 Accessories .................... 83 MapSend® Streets ................84 Using MapSend® ................. 85 Installing Memory Card ................
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Page 12: About This User Manual
The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come. - Page 13 The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with your Meridian and the accompanying documentation. If you have any ideas, suggestions or even a complaint, please pass them along to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by mail. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 14: Installing The Batteries
Setting up the Meridian is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that are installed from the back through the battery cover. You can expect to get up to 14 hours of usage on two AA batteries with the backlight turned off. -
Page 15: Initialization For First Time Use
This could take anywhere from 3 to 8 minutes to compute its initial position. Follow these instructions to initialize the Meridian. Step 1: Turn the Meridian On Press [PWR] The Meridian turns on and displays the start-up screen, followed by the language selection screen. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 16 Press [ENTER] Step 4: Select Your Region and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your area. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 17 Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Press [ENTER]. All the information that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done button is highlighted. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 18: Optional Setup Functions
Press [ESC] to return to the last screen viewed. This completes the set up for your Meridian GPS receiver. The next chapter will describe the basic operation and use of the Meridian as a navigation tool. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 19: Meridian Gps Receiver
GOTO is used to create a direct route to any waypoint PWR- Turns the stored in memory. Meridian on/off. Also This key is also used used to turn the display to MARK a position. backlight on/off. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 20: Turning Power On/Off
Meridian will turn the backlight off when there have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. Pressing any button will turn the backlight back on in this instance. You can change the time delay for the backlight in Setup. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 21: Adjusting The Contrast
Speedometer screen. There is also Sat Status screen which enables you to view how well the Meridian is receiving satellite information. They will be described briefly here. More detailed information on the different screens can be found in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 22: Map Screen
Ideal for when you have your Meridian mounted on the dashboard of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Even from a distance the customizable information can be read with ease. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 23: Position Screens
The bar graph shows you the relative signal strength being received for each satellite. At the bottom of the display is an indication of the battery life remaining. When you are using external power, it will be indicated here as well. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 24: Accessing The Navigation Screens
Saving a Your Present Position as a Waypoint with a Custom Icon and Name The above method is fine if you want to just save your position quickly, but it will be difficult to figure out later which waypoint this is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 25 Backspace – Moves the case to lower case or cursor back one space, from lower case to erasing the last character upper case entered. characters. Clears the entire name. Accepts the name and returns to the Mark screen. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 26 [GOTO] button until the Mark screen is dis- played. Change the waypoint name to “Home” and save the waypoint. We will use this waypoint in the next discussion on GOTO routes. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 27: Using Goto Routes
If you have the Meridian Marine, you will notice your list is considerably longer then the one shown here as you have additional marine waypoints preloaded into your Meridian. (For this example, select the “User” category.) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 28 “scrolling” could take quite a bit of time. By using the keyboard, you will be able to shorten the time by going to a specific point in the list. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 29 The list of all the waypoints for the category you selected, in this case cities, is displayed with the waypoint that was previously selected at the top of the list. Now just use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the waypoint you are looking for and press [ENTER]. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 30: Navigating On A Goto Route
Meridian off before arriving, you might consider making a 1-leg route using the route menu. This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan Meridian, but there is so much more. More detail on the mentioned functions, and information on the functions not mentioned can be found in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. -
Page 31: Power/Backlight/Contrast
Turning the Meridian Off (Alternate) – To turn the Meridian off, press [PWR]. The countdown sequence will begin and you must press [ENTER] before the sequence ends. If you do not press [ENTER] before the sequence ends, the Meridian returns to the last screen displayed. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 32: Using The Display Backlight
2nd Press Light On (high) 3rd Press Light Off Adjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions. Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER From Contrast Screen Adjust Contrast Level Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 33: Selecting Nav Screens
To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A crosshair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys. To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on the map. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 34 IN and OUT buttons. turning the data on/off) can be Track History Track History Track History Track History Track History accessed from the MENU button. Dotted line on the map displays the history of where you have Position Mode Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 35 The number displayed represents cursor. approximately 1/4 of the screen’s width. Scale can be changed with the IN and OUT buttons. Waypoint Name Waypoint Name Waypoint Name Waypoint Name Waypoint Name Cursor Mode Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 36: Setting The Map Detail
Default is On. ENTER From Highlight Use L/R Use U/D MENU the MAP arrows to arrows to Map Setup Screen select select “Track “Display” tab Lines” ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 37: Turning On/Off Topographic Lines
Reference Turning On/Off Topographic Lines — [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] This function will hide all topo lines and topographic information. Default is On. From Highlight ENTER... -
Page 38: Setting Up Map Data Fields
(BRG) and distance (DIS) to the cursor is shown in the bottom left corner of the map replacing the scale. (Note: if you have uploaded topographic information from Magellan’s MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM, the elevation at the cursor’s location is displayed, not the bearing and distance.) If the cursor happens to be on a map object,... - Page 39 Position Mode. Changing to the Cursor Mode will replace the horizontal profile with the cursor data. See text for additional information on these screens. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 40: Changing The Data Fields
Horizontal Profile Description — (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.) This mode displays at the bottom of the... - Page 41 This is the direction you need to turn to put you on the shortest distance to your destination from your present position. Elevation This is the distance above sea level that you are presently at. Time Local time. Date Current date. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 42: Terrain Projection Description
(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.) -
Page 43: Changing The Map Orientation
Meridian uses a method for track point storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will see more points on and near turns and less points on straight stretches of the map. You also have the option of selecting fixed intervals for track point storage. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 44: Auto Vs. Auto Detailed
In most cases, Auto should meet all of your requirements but if you want more detail on turns and still not clutter memory with excessive track points, select Auto Detailed. Track Mode - Track Mode - Track Mode - Fixed Rate Auto Auto Detailed Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 45: Compass Screen
Meridian can present. The two data fields at the top of the display can be customized to display different navigation data types. Meridian Platinum users should consult the Meridian Platinum Supplement Manual for more information on the compass screen and the use of the Meridian Platinum’s electronic compass. -
Page 46: Customizing The Data Fields
MENU button. Some of the displayed is the name of the data displayed requires you to be destination for the leg of the route moving to be computed, invalid you are presently navigating on. data is indicated by dashes. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 47: Customizing The Data Fields
GPS Status GPS Status Provides information GPS Status GPS Status GPS Status car. It can be reset through the on the current status of the GPS MENU button. receiver portion of the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 48: Gps Status Messages
The screen viewed can be changed by pressing the Left or Right arrows while viewing the Position screen. You can change the coordinate system displayed by following the instructions in Setup - Selecting the Coordinate System. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 49: Position Screen
Position Screens. These functions perform identically to the same functions described in the Setup section of this manual. To access these functions from the Position screen, press [MENU], select the option, press [ENTER] and follow the prompts. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 50: Road Screen
(See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Highlight Use arrows to MENU ENTER ENTER Road highlight the title Customize Screen for the data field to be changed Use arrows to ENTER select new data type Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 51: Data Screen
(See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Highlight Use arrows to MENU ENTER ENTER Data highlight the title Customize Screen for the data field to be changed Use arrows to ENTER select new data type Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 52: Speed Screen
(See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Highlight Use arrows to MENU ENTER ENTER Speed highlight the title Customize Screen for the data field to be changed Use arrows to ENTER select new data type Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 53: Satellite Status Screen
The height of Satellite Position Satellite Position Satellite Position Satellite Position Satellite Position the bar indicates the relative signal Where the satellite is located strength. relative to your position. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 54: Waypoints / Database
Preloaded: These are waypoints that are included in the base map that was installed by Magellan. The categories of preloaded waypoints are: Cities, Highways, Airports, Waterways and Parks. The Meridian Marine has an additional set of marine preloaded categories: Fixed Navaid, Buoys, Lighthouses, Marinas and Obstructions. - Page 55 After you have the display with the 20 closest waypoints to your position, you can change position to any waypoint in the database or to your cursor if you are in the Cursor Mode on your Map screen. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 56: Selecting User Waypoints (Alphabetic)
By to Nearest To waypoint Selecting Preloaded Waypoints (Nearest To Position) Use up/down From Use up/down Use left/right ENTER ENTER arrows to select Database arrows to arrows to set Find waypoint Screen highlight By to Nearest To Preloaded Category Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 57: Selecting Waypoints (Nearest To Other Categories)
“No Objects Found”, then redo this procedure and be sure to select “Waterways” from the preloaded categories, not from your uploaded categories. Note that the bearing and distance displayed is from your present position or the last position fix obtained. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 58: Saving Present Position As A Waypoint
Note) ENTER Highlight “Save” Button (Note: To modify the icon, name or message use the Up/Down arrows to highlight the field you wish to change and press ENTER. You are then placed into the Edit Mode.) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 59: Creating New Waypoint With Map Cursor
Highlight ENTER editing fields until all “Save” changes are complete button An alternative method to entering the edit mode is after highlighting the waypoint you wish to modify press MENU. Highlight Edit WPT and press ENTER. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 60: Viewing A Map Object On The Map
Follow the instructions above for Viewing a Map Object on a Map. Press and hold GOTO for 2-3 seconds. Edit any field of the waypoint that you want and when you are done, highlight “Save” and press ENTER. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 61: Searching For A Street Address
Screen. NOTE: The option is available ONLY if you have uploaded one or more detailed maps from the Magellan MapSend Streets CD-ROM. Mark. If you select “Mark” and press ENTER, the Edit Waypoint screen is displayed. You can now change any of the attributes for this waypoint. -
Page 62: Routes
All you need do is follow the instructions below and let the Meridian take you there. From Highlight Select MENU ENTER ENTER “Backtrack” Routes Screen from Route List Highlight ENTER Activate Backtrk Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 63: Creating A Multileg Route
(Note: these routes have been termed “multileg” in an effort to make the understanding of them a little clearer, however you could create a 1-leg route and save it in the Meridian’s memory.) Sample Route List Sample Route Create (Bold route indicates “Active” route) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 64: Activating/Deactivating A Route
When a route is being used to navigate, it is termed to be “active”. When you want to use a route to navigate with, follow these steps to activate it. From Highlight Select MENU ENTER MENU Route Routes Screen Highlight ENTER Activate Deactivate Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 65: Viewing A Route
“E” between “B” and “C” you would highlight the waypoint “C” and follow the steps to insert waypoint “E”. Your route would then be “A” to “B” to “E” to “C” to “D”. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 66: Deleting A Leg
Create a Waypoint by pressing the GOTO button. Can be present position, user-generated position or by using Map Cursor to locate position. Highlight Edit/Modify ENTER Select ENTER “Route” Waypoint as Route Button desired. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 67: Reversing A Route
“T01P01 to T01Pxx” where Pxx indicates the number of points in the route. From Highlight MENU ENTER MENU Routes Screen Highlight ENTER Save Trk to Rte Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 68: Using Vertical Profile
For example, if you have a topographical map loaded but the cursor or present position is not on a road, the option “Highlighted road” will not be displayed. Highlight Select From MENU ENTER ENTER option Vert. Profile Screen Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 69: Track History Description
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 70: Setup
As an example, if you turn the Sat Status screen off and press ESC before confirming all of the nav screens, your selection will not be saved and the Sat Status screen will still be on.) Default: All On Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 71: Selecting The Coordinate System
Meridian and the datums do not match, you may find irregularities when comparing the coordinates. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Map Datum Screen Select Primary or Select ENTER ENTER Secondary Datum Default: Primary - WGS84 Secondary - WGS84 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 72: Selecting The Elevation Mode
Selecting NAV Units — Allows you to select the units of measure that will be used when displaying navigational data. Options are: Miles/MPH, NM/Knots or KM/KPH. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Nav Units Screen Select ENTER Nav Units Default: Miles/MPH Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 73: Selecting The North Reference
ENTER to select region from list Default: The appropriate daylight savings time (United States or European Union only) will automatically be set by the Meridian during startup when you use the Meridian for the first time. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 74: Power Off Timer
Times available are: 30 seconds, 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 4 Minutes, 10 Minutes or Timer Off. Highlight Highlight From MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Light Timer Screen Select ENTER Timer Duration Default: 4 Minutes Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 75: Turning The Beeper On/Off
You can choose from 1200 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Baud Rate Screen Select ENTER Baud Rate Default: 4800 Baud Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 76: Changing The Power Key Settings
MENU. Select the third item in the list and press ENTER. Press the Up Arrow once and press ENTER. You are back at the Language Select screen. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Languages Screen Select ENTER desired language Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 77: Clearing Track History
The next time it is turned on, it will prompt you that it needs to be initialized. Highlight Highlight From MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Clear Memory Screen Highlight Confirm? Meridian ENTER ENTER Yes/No will shut Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 78: Accessing The Sun/Moon Screen
The default is “Position” which is your present position. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER At Field Sun/Moon Screen Use left/right Highlight ENTER ENTER arrows to select Waypoint “Find By” Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 79: Accessing The Fish/Hunt Screen
The default is “Position” which is your present position. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER At Field Fish/Hunt Screen Use left/right Highlight ENTER ENTER arrows to select Waypoint “Find By” Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 80: Magellan Meridian Gps Receiver
Meridian has lost its ability to compute position fixes due to loss of signal from the satellites. This is handy in that it alerts you that you may need to move to an area that has a clearer view of the sky. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 81: Turning On The Simulator - Auto Mode
ENTER ENTER User and Speed Clearing of Data Track Turning the Simulator Off — Turns the simulator off and returns the Meridian to normal operation. Highlight Highlight From MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Simulate Screen Highlight ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 82: Save Waypoints And Routes To Memory Card
Routes are uploaded to the same route number that they had when they were saved and will overwrite any route occupying that route number. If you go to your route list, you will Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 83: Loading Track From Memory Card
SD card. One of the items displayed is lost clusters. This is for reference only. While the Meridian was checking the SD card, all lost clusters were recovered. This only displays how many were found. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 84: Changing The Detailed Map
Waypoints and Misc Topics. Each topic has a number of tips available that can be viewed. From Highlight Select MENU ENTER Topic Help Screen Use the “Next” and “Prev” buttons to scroll the Meridian Help Files. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 85: Frequently Asked Questions
Any elevation displayed by the Meridian during 2D operation is the elevation you entered. In 3D (three-dimensional), a minimum of four satellites are needed to compute the position and at the same time, elevation is computed by the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 86: Waypoints/Database
The Database contains cities, highways, airports, waterways and national parks. Can I delete preloaded waypoints that I don’t use? No. Waypoints that are preloaded into the Meridian will always be available, even when all of the Meridian’s memory has been cleared. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 87: Navigation Screens
Furthermore, to eliminate error, you must be moving at a minimum of 2.0 mph. The exception is the Meridian Platinum, which has an electronic compass which will compute the compass heading below 2.0 mph. This includes computing your compass heading while you are standing still. -
Page 88: Output Data
Meridian’s baud rate (See Setup - Changing the Baud Rate.) Can I interface my Meridian with a Macintosh computer? Magellan does not supply cabling or software for the Macintosh line of computers. For information on a cable or software that may meet your requirements, visit GPSy at www.gpsy.com on... -
Page 89: Appendix
Use map data for reference and do not rely completely on it. Data was not saved or was corrupted. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power with the Meridian turned on. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 90: Waypoint Icons
Large City Amusement Small City Lighthouse Sounding Major City Auto Repair Sports Arena Marina Boating Tourist Info Medium City Camping Truck Service Museum Exit Ramp Winery Obstruction First Aid Wreck Park Fixed Nav Aid Resort Floating Buoy Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 91: Contacting Magellan
Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, PST. Faxes can be sent to Customer Service at (909) 394-7070. If necessary, you can also return your receiver to Magellan for repair. Before returning the receiver you must get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from Magellan. -
Page 92: Updating Your Meridian
[ENTER]. At the top of the display you will see the revision and date of revision just below the copyright statement. Next go to the Magellan web site and check for the latest software release. The address to take you directly to the Meridian updates is: www.magellangps.com/en/support/products/upgrades/upgrade_meridiangps.asp... -
Page 93: Specifications
Weatherproof construction, wraparound rubber armor Temp. Range Operating 14˚F to 140˚F to (-10˚C to 60˚C) Storage -4˚F to 158˚F (-20˚C to 70˚C) Power: Source 2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-35 VDC with power cable Battery Life Up to 14 hours Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 94: Accessories
Appendix Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 to place an order). Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on a surface, allowing for hands- free operation. -
Page 95: Mapsend® Streets
• True Color Video with 800x600 • 60 MB Hard Drive Space resolution • 8x CD-ROM drive • 60 MB Hard Drive Space • MS Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (or • 32x CD-ROM drive higher) • MS Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (or higher) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... -
Page 96: Using Mapsend
Set Up Map: Using the zoom in and out tools, select the location on the map for the area that you want to get the detailed map from. In this example, a detailed map from the Southern California area will be selected. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 97 In the region list, left click on the box in front of the name of the region you want to upload. Notice that the area within the region changes color, giving you a graphical indication of what region(s) are to be uploaded. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 98 Once you have zoomed out far enough, you will see the outline of a box. This box represents the region that you just uploaded. This portion of the map now has detailed street and points of interest information. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 99: Installing Memory Card
Appendix The Magellan Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards can be added to any of the Meridian line of GPS receivers through the battery compartment. Magellan offers the memory cards in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations. The addition of... -
Page 100: Connecting To External Devices
Connecting directly to the Meridian. Using the captive screw that is attached to the plug, tighten into the back of the receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 101 Pin 2: Data Out Pin 3: Data In Pin 5: Ground Cable Wiring Color Code Power Red: Power + Black: GND Data (Power/Data, PC cable & Data cable only) Yellow: Data In Orange: Data Out Black: GND Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
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Page 102: Waas
Appendix Your Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology. With WAAS your GPS receiver can compute position locations with an accuracy never before possible in a commercial receiver. What is WAAS? WAAS is a means of improving the accuracy of GPS beyond the standard civilian signal. -
Page 103: Glossary
The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit unless otherwise directed. Can be changed in Setup. Distance. Distance from position to destination. Estimated Time of Arrival. The estimated time of day the leg’s destination waypoint will be reached. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver... - Page 104 OSGB A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. Position fix Position coordinates as computed by the Meridian. Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. Temperature. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
- Page 105 Used to create routes. Cross Track Error. The perpendicular distance between the present position and the courseline. Given as a distance, right or left, of course when facing the destination. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...