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  • Page 1 lazer12 User Manual User Manual...
  • Page 2 WARNINGS A measure of knowledge by the user is required for proper and safe use of the Magellan GPS Blazer12™. READ THE USER GUIDE & WARRANTY COMPLETELY. Use Good Judgment This product is an excellent navigation aid, but it does not replace the need for careful orientation and good judgment.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ............ 1 Welcome to the Magellan GPS Blazer12 ......1 GPS Blazer12 Description ..........1 Magellan GPS Blazer12 ............2 Getting Started ..........3 Installing the Batteries ............3 Getting Signals from Satellites ..........3 Initializing the Receiver - EZStart ........4 Computing a Position ............
  • Page 4 Working with Routes........17 Creating a Route ..............17 Viewing a Route ..............19 Activating/Deactivating a Route ........20 Deleting a Route ..............21 Adding Legs to a Route ............21 Activating a Leg in a Route ..........22 Editing a Leg in a Route ............ 23 Deleting a Leg From a Route ..........

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Basic Operation. Before you begin, make sure that your package includes the items listed on the GPS Blazer12 box. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your Magellan dealer or retailer. GPS Blazer12 Description The GPS Blazer12 is a self-contained hand-held GPS receiver designed for general purpose position locating and navigation.

  • Page 6: Magellan Gps Blazer12

    Magellan GPS Blazer12 GPS Antenna The ENTER key confirms data The GOTO key is entries or menu used to create a selections. direct route to any landmark stored in memory. The NAV key accesses the The MENU key is Position and...

  • Page 7: Getting Started

    Getting Started Installing the Batteries The GPS Blazer12 uses two AA alkaline batteries that are installed at the back of the receiver. To remove the battery cover, turn the ring of the battery door screw counterclockwise until the battery cover can be removed.

  • Page 8: Initializing The Receiver - Ezstart

    You do not need to initialize your receiver each time you use it. Follow these steps to initialize the GPS Blazer12 if this is the first time you are using it.

  • Page 9: Computing A Position

    Computing a Position The GPS Blazer12 will begin to acquire information from the satellites and use this information to compute your current position (called a position fix). Whether you have just...
  • Page 10 GPS Blazer12 on, the GPS Blazer12 will display the following screens in the order shown. As the GPS Blazer12 searches for satellites, some of the small circles around the large circle will become black...

  • Page 11: Basic Operation

    LMK. To save (mark) your current position press MARK Receiver-Generated Name: The GPS Blazer12 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver-generated name for this landmark. To accept the receiver-generated name (LM01 - LM99), press...

  • Page 12: Creating A Landmark

    To create a landmark press MARK The GPS Blazer12 prompts you to enter a name or accept the receiver- generated name for this landmark. When the desired name is displayed at the top of the screen press...

  • Page 13: Viewing The Position Screen

    Viewing the POSITION Screen The POSITION screen displays the coordinates for your last computed position and information about any satellites that are visible. It can be accessed by pressing the key. Latitude and Longitude North Indicator Satellite Satellite Elevation Pointer Degrees above the horizon of the satellite Number of...

  • Page 14: Viewing The Navigation Screens

    Viewing the Navigation Screens Without an Active Route. Without an active route the navigation screen displays your heading and the speed at which you are traveling. The lower portion of the screen displays a moving compass. The triangle at the top of the compass points in the direction you are traveling and the arrow points to north.
  • Page 15 With an Active Route. When you have an active route the navigation screen still displays your heading and speed but also includes the bearing and distance to your destination. The moving compass is then replaced with steering informa- tion. You can use the graphical representation or the steering indicator to assist in directing you towards your final destina- tion.
  • Page 16 A second navigational screen is also provided while you have an active route. This screen is very similar to the first screen except that the distance to the destination has been replaced with XTE (cross track error, the distance left or right that you are off course) and heading has been replaced with TTG (time to go).

  • Page 17: Creating A Goto Route

    Creating a GOTO Route The simplest form of a route is a one-leg route called a GOTO route (you are GOing TO a destination). This is routing you from your current position to a landmark stored in memory All that is required to create a GOTO route is that you have saved a landmark indicating the location of your destination.

  • Page 18: Summary

    GOTO key to set a GOTO route and highlight the landmark you created before and press ENTER. Your GPS Blazer12 is ready to navigate you back to where you started. The navigation screens are now showing you the distance and bearing back to the original landmark. As you...

  • Page 19: Working With Landmarks

    Working with Landmarks Viewing a Landmark To view a stored landmark press MENU until LMKS appears at the top of the screen. Press . The BEARING/DIS- ENTER TANCE screen for the first landmark in the receiver’s memory is displayed with the bearing and distance from the last computed position fix to that landmark.

  • Page 20: Editing A Landmark

    ARROWs to confirm (YES or NO) and press ENTER If the landmark is used in a route or is the destination landmark in a GOTO route, the GPS Blazer12 alerts you that the landmark cannot be deleted. Remove the landmark from the route and repeat.

  • Page 21: Working With Routes

    The route depicted here is a three-leg route. Leg 1 extends from landmark A to landmark B, leg 2 from landmark B to landmark C, and leg 3 from C to D. The GPS Blazer12 gives you information on the NAV screens that directs you to the destination of each leg sequentially.
  • Page 22 The receiver prompts you for a starting landmark for the route. The first landmark, *POS, is your present position. Use the ARROW pad to scroll through the list of landmarks. When the desired landmark is displayed (and flashing) press ENTER The display changes to allow the selection of the landmark to be used as the end of the first leg in the route.

  • Page 23: Viewing A Route

    GPS Blazer12 that this was the last leg in ENTER the route and you are finished creating a route. Continue this process for each leg in the route remembering...

  • Page 24: Activating/Deactivating A Route

    The first screen displayed is the ROUTE SUMMARY screen. This screen displays the start and end landmark for the entire route as well as the total distance of the route. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to view the legs in the route. The leg screen displays the FROM and TO landmark for the leg as well as the distance and bearing for the leg.

  • Page 25: Deleting A Route

    Deleting a Route With a route in memory, press until ROUTE appears MENU at the top of the display. Press . While still viewing ENTER the Route Summary screen, press the UP ARROW three times until the display indicates PRESS ENT TO DELETE. Press .

  • Page 26: Activating A Leg In A Route

    Activating a Leg in a Route As you are navigating you may decide that you no longer wish to continue on the leg that you are now using. Instead you wish to use another leg of the route. You will need to activate the leg of the route with the desired destination (TO land- mark).

  • Page 27: Editing A Leg In A Route

    Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROWs to select a new FROM landmark and press ENTER The TO landmark begins flashing alerting you that the GPS Blazer12 is ready for you to select a new TO landmark. Press to accept the TO landmark as it is ENTER...

  • Page 28: Deleting A Leg From A Route

    ARROW until PRESS ENT TO DELETE is displayed and press ENTER The GPS Blazer12 prompts you to confirm the deletion of the leg. Use the LEFT/RIGHT ARROW to select (flashing) YES to delete or NO to cancel. If you attempt to delete a leg that causes the route to contain a leg that is under the 0.1 mile leg distance...

  • Page 29: Additional Features

    MENU is displayed at the top of the screen. Viewing Elevation You can view the last computed elevation for your GPS Blazer12 by repeatedly pressing the key until MENU ELEVATION is displayed at the top of the screen. Viewing Battery Life...

  • Page 30: Changing Coordinate Systems

    (UTM), OSGB, Irish, Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, French, or German. The choice you make will depend upon the maps or charts you may be using. You want your GPS Blazer12 to be displaying the coordinates in the same mode that your map or chart uses.

  • Page 31: Changing Map Datums

    Changing Map Datums If you are using a map (or chart) in conjunction with your GPS Blazer12 you need to insure that the datum used by the GPS Blazer12 matches the one used in creating the map. The map datum can usually be found in the legend box of the map or chart.

  • Page 32: Changing Distance Units

    Use the ARROW pad to set the time and press when ENTER done. (You are not prompted to set the time if you selected UT as the time format.) When you change your clocks because of daylight savings time, remember to change the time in your GPS Blazer12.

  • Page 33: Changing North Reference

    Changing North Reference The GPS Blazer12 uses magnetic north as a default reference for all navigation computations. You can change this to true north (good if you are also using a map) or back to magnetic north (default, good to use if you are using a compass) under the SETUP menu.

  • Page 34: Activating The Demo Mode

    SELECT COUNTRY or STATE. Use the ARROW pad to change the flashing text to select the country or state for your present location. Press ENTER ENTER ELEVATION. Use the ARROW pad to enter the approximate elevation for your position. If unknown, leave the elevation at 0.

  • Page 35: Setting Display Contrast

    ODOMETER is MENU displayed. The odometer will keep track of the distance you have traveled while using your GPS Blazer12. To reset the odometer press . You will be asked ENTER to confirm that you really want to reset the odometer to zero.

  • Page 36: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Does not turn on: 1. Check to insure that the batteries are installed correctly and that the battery terminals are clean. 2. Replace the batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 1. If there are large obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location with a clear view of the sky and turn the receiver back on.

  • Page 37: Commonly Asked Questions

    Destination Pointer does not point to the destination: 1. Note that much of the navigation information is based upon your movement. If you are standing still the navigation information (destination pointer, etc.) is not updated until you are moving. (The receiver is unable to detect which way you are facing while you are stationary.) Position coordinates on your receiver do not match the...
  • Page 38 Can I use NiCad Batteries in my GPS Blazer12? Yes. However, the battery life of your GPS Blazer12 will be diminished with the use of NiCad batteries. Can I attach my GPS Blazer12 to external power? Yes.
  • Page 39 The Magellan GPS Blazer12 will retain its memory (route, landmarks, last fixes, etc.) for 30 minutes with the batteries removed. Memory will be retained even with low batteries for approximately one month if the unit is turned off.

  • Page 40: Contacting Magellan

    Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pacific Standard Time. Faxes can be sent to 909-394-7070. If necessary, you can also return your unit to Magellan for repair. (Please call for assistance first.) Ship the unit to...

  • Page 41: Accessories

    Carrying Case: Protects your GPS Blazer12 from the elements and allows you to carry your GPS Blazer12 on your belt, keeping it handy for when you need it. Mounting Bracket: Mounts on a dashboard or other surface allowing you hands-free operation of your GPS Blazer12.

  • Page 42: Attaching The Wrist Lanyard

    Attaching the Wrist Lanyard The lanyard for your GPS Blazer12 can be easily attached by inserting the small loop of the lanyard through the ring provided on the battery door locking screw and then looping the other end of the lanyard strap through the small loop.
  • Page 43 Also, prior to shipping, you should loosen the battery door screw if you feel that your GPS Blazer12 may be placed in an unpressurized area of an aircraft. Loosening the battery door will allow the GPS Blazer12 to equalize to the pressure of the cargo area.

  • Page 44: Glossary

    (If the unit has been moved while turned off and has not yet acquired a new position fix, the start of the GOTO will be the position fix last recorded.) Heading The compass direction in which the Magellan GPS Blazer12 is moving.
  • Page 45 0 to 180 . Magnetic North The direction toward the north magnetic pole from the observer’s position. Position Fix Position coordinates as computed by the Magellan GPS Blazer12.
  • Page 46 Time To Go (TTG) is the measurement of how long it will take you to arrive at your destination. TTG is based on how fast you are moving towards the destination and the distance remaining. True North The direction to the geographical North Pole from an observer’s position.

  • Page 47: Index

    Index Accessories 37; wrist strap 38 Elevation viewing 25 Antenna 2; reception 3; troubleshooting 32 Function keys 2 Batteries installing 3; life 25; GOTO creating a route 13-14; NiCad 34; warning 35 deactivate 14 Bearing/Distance 11; for a landmark 15 Icons 35;...
  • Page 48 Map Datums changing 27 Route create 17-19; viewing 19-20; deactivating/activating Multileg route 17; see also 20; deleting 21, 24, adding a Route, creating leg 21; activating a leg 22; editing 23; reversing 24; see also GOTO Navigation screen Moving compass (without active route) 10;...
  • Page 49 No. of Landmarks: 100 stored landmarks No. of Routes: Legs per route: 10 maximum Power: Source: 2 AA alkaline batteries or 3.3 VDC ( 2%) 110 mA at receiver or 9-16 VDC with Magellan External Power Cable Battery Life: Approximately 20 hours operation...
  • Page 50 This product has been certified by Mission HOME™, the official educational campaign of the U.S. space community. 960 Overland Court, San Dimas, CA 91773 630288 B...

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