Setting Distance Units; Setting Elevation Units; Setting North Reference; Selecting Map Datum - Magellan eXplorist XL User Manual

Setting Distance Units

DIST. UNITS (Distance Units) allows you to select the unit of measure
that distances will be displayed in. You may choose from NM (nautical
miles), ST.MILES (statute miles), or KM (kilometers). NM is the default
setting.
Highlight
MENU
SETUP
Press ENTER

Setting Elevation Units

ELEV. UNITS (Elevation Units) is the same as DIST. UNIT but this time you
will select the unit of measure that will be used to display your elevation
in, METERS or FEET. The default setting is FEET.
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MENU
SETUP
Press ENTER

Setting North Reference.

This sets the north reference of the displays to TRUE or MAGNETIC. The
default North reference is MAGNETIC.
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MENU
Press ENTER

Selecting Map Datum

Depending upon which map or chart you are using you may need to
change the Map Datum that the receiver will use. The datum required
will be printed on the map or chart. The most common is WGS84,
which is also the default Map Datum.
Highlight
MENU
SETUP
Press ENTER

Setting NMEA

NMEA is the communication standard for electronic marine navigation
equipment. Your receiver outputs position and navigation information
in the NMEA 0183 format to support navigation aids such as autopilots.
To use NMEA your receiver must be connected to the NMEA device
with the Power/Data Cable and the device you're using must accept
the proper 0183 format. Your GPS receiver must be on and computing
fixes before NMEA information will be output through the data port.
Highlight
MENU
SETUP
Press ENTER
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DIST UNITS

Press ENTER
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ELEV UNITS

Press ENTER
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NORTH REF

SETUP
Press ENTER
Highlight
MAP DATUM
Press ENTER
Highlight
NMEA
Press ENTER
Use UP/DOWN ARROWS
to select NM, ST MILES,
or KM
Use UP/DOWN ARROWS
to select FEET or
METERS
Use UP/DOWN ARROWS
to select MAGNETIC or
TRUE
Use UP/DOWN
ARROWS to select
Map Datum
Use UP/DOWN ARROWS
to select OFF, 0183A,
0183B, or 0183C
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
ENTER
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