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SporTrak Series of GPS
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This manual covers both the SporTrak™ Map and the
SporTrak™ Pro GPS receivers. All of the functions
described in this manual apply to both receivers.
The SporTrak Map has a 2MB basemap with an addi-
tional 4MB for data downloaded from MapSend™
products. The SporTrak Pro has a 9MB basemap and
23MB for data downloaded from MapSend products.
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- Page 1 User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual SporTrak Series of GPS SporTrak Series of GPS SporTrak Series of GPS SporTrak Series of GPS SporTrak Series of GPS Mapping Mapping Mapping Mapping Mapping Receivers Receivers Receivers Receivers Receivers This manual covers both the SporTrak™...
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Page 2: 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 3 THALES NAVIGATION LIMITED WARRANTY package to: All Magellan GPS receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods MAGELLAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform THALES NAVIGATION WILL NOT BE RESPON- careful position charting and use good SIBLE FOR ANY LOSSES OR DAMAGE TO THE judgment.
- Page 4 ANY CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL damages, so the above limitation or exclusion POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS). (Note: may not apply to you. All Magellan GPS receivers use GPS COMPLETE AGREEMENT to obtain position, velocity and time This written warranty is the complete, final information.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Satellite Status Screen ................... 11 Accessing the Navigation Screens ............11 Saving a Waypoint ................12 Using GOTO Routes ................14 Creating a GOTO Route ................14 Navigating on a GOTO Route ..............16 Summary ....................17 Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 6 Auto vs. Auto Detailed ................28 Using Vertical Profile ................... 28 Selecting Vertical Profile ................. 29 Track History Description ..............29 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description ........29 Route Vertical Profile Description ............29 Path Check Description ................. 29 Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
- Page 7 Routes ....................43 Creating a GOTO Route ................43 Creating a Backtrack Route ................43 Creating a Multileg Route ................43 Activating/Deactivating a Route ..............45 Viewing a Route ..................45 Editing a Route .................... 46 Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
- Page 8 Clearing All Memory in the SporTrak ............55 Changing Languages ................56 Sun/Moon Display ................56 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ..............56 Changing the Sun/Moon Date ..............56 Changing the Sun/Moon Position ..............57 Fish/Hunt Times Display ..............57 Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
- Page 9 Alarms ....................63 Output Data ..................63 Appendix Troubleshooting ..................65 Waypoint Icons ..................66 Contacting Magellan ................67 Specifications ..................68 Accessories .................... 69 MapSend™ Streets ................70 Connecting to External Devices ............71 Connecting to External Power Source ........... 72 WAAS ....................
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Page 11: Setting Up The Sportrak
GPS mapping receivers. The SporTrak 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 SporTrak 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 12 The most important thing to us is to be sure that you are completely satisfied with your SporTrak 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Page 13: Installing The Batteries
Setting up the SporTrak is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used and initializing the SporTrak. The Magellan SporTrak uses two AA batteries that are installed from the back through the battery cover. You can expect to get up to 15 hours of usage on two AA batteries with the backlight turned off. -
Page 14: Selecting Language
Follow these instructions to initialize the SporTrak. Turning the SporTrak On Press [PWR] The SporTrak turns on and displays the start-up screen and a warning screen. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 15: Enter Your Approximate Position
Be sure that you set the AM/PM indicator. Note: After the SporTrak starts to pick up signals from any satellite, it will automatically update the time using the satellite’s atomic clock. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 16: Basic Operation
Basic Operation described in the next chapter or you can turn the SporTrak off. If you turn the SporTrak off, all of the information you just entered will be saved. To turn the SporTrak off, press [PWR]. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 17: Sportrak Gps Receiver
- SporTrak on/off. GOTO is used to Also used to turn the create a direct route to display backlight on/ any waypoint stored in off. memory. This key is also used to MARK a position. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 18: Turning Power On/Off
SporTrak will turn the backlight off when there has been no button presses 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 19: Adjusting The Contrast
Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road screen, and Sat Status screen. 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 20: Map Screen
Ideal for when you have your SporTrak mounted on the dashboard of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Even from a distance the information can be read with ease. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 21: Position Screens
From any screen other than a navigation screen, pressing [NAV] returns you to the last navigation screen viewed. Note that if you are inputting data, pressing [NAV] will return you to the last navigation screen but your inputs will not be saved. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 22: Saving A Waypoint
Highlight the Icon field using the UP/DOWN arrows. Press [ENTER]. The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move from one icon to another with the name of the icon displayed at the top. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 23 [ENTER] displays the lower case letters and some additional punctuation marks. When you have the name the way you want it, highlight “OK” and press [ENTER]. You are returned to the Mark screen with the new name displayed. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Page 24: Using Goto Routes
Use the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight the category that your destination waypoint is in. Use the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select how the waypoints are displayed, Alphabetical, Near Position, Near City or Near Cursor. In this case, you will be using “Near Position”. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 25 The example shown here is a sample of a City Waypoint List. This is a sample of a Nearest City Waypoint list for Magellan. Your screen will look different. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to highlight your choice of waypoint to be your destination and press [ENTER].
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Page 26: Navigating On A Goto Route
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. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 27: Summary
An ideal way to get used to using the Magellan SporTrak is to go outside your house and obtain a position fix. (An easy way to see that you are computing a position fix is to view the Sat Status screen. -
Page 28: Power/Backlight/Contrast
An automatic timer will turn the backlight off when a button has not been pressed for a selected duration. (See “Setup” to change the settings for the automaic timer). Press and hold for 2 seconds. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 29: Adjusting The Display Contrast
Two customizable data fields are presented at the bottom of the display. If you require to see more of the map you can also turn off these data fields. Information as to how to customize this screen follows this brief description of the Map screen. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 30 Position Mode If you require to see more of the map you can also turn off these data fields. Information as to how to customize this screen follows this brief description of the Map screen. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
- Page 31 Provides the scale for the map. the heading and distance from The number displayed represents your present position to the approximately 1/4 of the screen’s cursor. width. Scale can be changed with the ZOOM IN and ZOOM OUT buttons. Cursor Mode Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Page 32: Setting The Map Detail
- light gray Lakes - dark gray Swamps - light gray grid Railroads - light gray Interstate Roads - double black line U.S. Routes - black line Roads - black line National Parks - light gray grid Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 33: Customizing The Map Display
“Display” tab Lines” 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... -
Page 34: Globally Turning Map Items On/Off
(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 35: Selecting The Data Fields
In the Horizon Profile mode, you will also notice a line projected out from your present position icon to a shorter perpendicular line. The intersection of the two lines indicates the location on the map where the horizon is being computed. (This Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 36: 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 37: Changing The Map Orientation
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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 38: Auto Vs. Auto Detailed
While viewing the vertical profile screen, you can use the left and right arrows to move the profile accordingly. The vertical dashed line in the middle of the profile plot provides the elevation for that point on the profile. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 39: Selecting Vertical Profile
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 40 Some of the data displayed course and heading straight for the requires you to be moving to be destination, the destination icon computed, invalid data is indicated will be lined up with the heading by dashes. marker. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Page 41: Compass Screen
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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 42: Customizing The Data Fields
You can change the coordinate system displayed by following the instructions in Setup - Selecting the Coordinate System. Resetting the Trip Odometer — Resets the trip odometer to 0000.00. From the Highlight Confirm? Position Reset Trip Screen Yes or No Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 43: Customizing The Data Fields
Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the two fields. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 44: Gps Status Messages
Position Screens. These functions perform identically to the same functions described in the Setup section of this manual. Simply described, you press [MENU] from either Position screen, select the option, press [ENTER] and follow the prompts. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 45: Projecting A Waypoint
Follow the directions for editing a Use arrows to Follow the directions for editing a waypoint (icon, name, etc.). Highlight highlight “Save waypoint (icon, name, etc.). Highlight “Save” and press ENTER when done button “Save” and press ENTE when done Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 46: Road Screen
MENU button. Some of the necessary preparations. data displayed requires you to be Scale Indicator Scale Indicator Scale Indicator Scale Indicator Scale Indicator moving to be computed, invalid Use Zoom In/Out to change the data is indicated by dashes. scale. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 47: Customizing The Data Fields
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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 48: Waypoints / Database
Selecting “OK” and pressing enter brings up a listing of the waypoints, starting with the one you entered at the top. Note: When selecting the User category, the SporTrak does not use the keyboard display. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 49: Selecting Waypoints Nearest To The Cursor
Highlight From Use up/down Edit Line 1 of Location arrows to the Location Field Screen highlight Mark Field Edit Line 2 of Edit Highlight the Location Elevation “Save” Field Field Button Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 50: Creating New Waypoint With Map Cursor
From Highlight Highlight left/right arrows select Database User Screen “Find By” Select Select Field Edit Waypoint to to be be Edited Edited Field Repeat selecting and Highlight editing fields until all “Save” changes are complete button Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 51: 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 52: Searching For A Street Address
(“Mark”) or view it on the Map Screen. NOTE: The option is available ONLY if you have uploaded one or more detailed maps from the Magellan MapSend Streets CD-ROM. From Highlight Use arrows to... -
Page 53: Routes
SporTrak, but once you can visualize what a multileg route (route) is, it becomes very easy to understand and create. If you understand that a GOTO is a 1-leg route with a starting point and a destination point, Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 54 Use left/right Select Waypoint arrows to Waypoint Category select from List “Find By” Repeat Step 2 for all additional legs in the route. Step 3: Use up/down Save the arrows to highlight route “Save Route” button Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Page 55: Activating/Deactivating A Route
Viewing a route can be used if you just wanted to see the components of the route or as a precursor to editing the route. From Highlight Select Highlight Route Routes Map View Screen Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 56: Editing A Route
“B” to “E” to “C” to “D”. Deleting a Leg — Deletes a leg from the route. Select route to be edited. Highlight destination See Instructions for waypoint for leg that will Viewing a Route be deleted. Highlight Delete Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 57: Replacing A Leg
“A” to “B” to “C” to “D”, if this route were reversed it would end up as “D” to “C” to “B” to “A”. From Highlight Select Route Routes Screen Highlight Reverse Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 58: Deleting A Route
This route will be saved to your route list with a naming convention of “T01P01 to T01Pxx” where Pxx indicates the number of points in the route. From Highlight Routes Screen Highlight Save Trk to Rte Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 59: 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 60: Selecting The Coordinate System
SporTrak and the datums do not match, you may find irregularities when comparing the coordinates. From Highlight Highlight Setup Map Datum Screen Select Primary or Select Secondary Datum Default: Primary - WGS84 Secondary - WGS84 Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 61: 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 Setup Nav Units Screen Select Nav Units Default: Miles/MPH Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 62: Selecting The North Reference
You can choose from Off, Keys Only (pressing a key causes a beep), Alarms Only (when an alarm is activated) or Keys & Alarms. From Highlight Highlight Setup Beeper Screen Select Beeper Options Default: Keys & Alarms Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 63: Selecting Nmea Message
You can choose from 1200 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud. From Highlight Highlight Setup Baud Rate Screen Select Baud Rate Default: 4800 Baud Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 64: Seletcting Daylight Savings Time
“Position”, the timer field sets how soon the SporTrak will be powered down when the position hasn’t changed and if no keys have been pressed. From Highlight Highlight Setup Power Off Timer Screen Select If On, select Mode and On or Off Timer settings Default: Off Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 65: Clearing Memory
SporTrak. After completing these instructions, the SporTrak will shut off. The next time it is turned on, it will prompt you that it needs to be initialized. Highlight Highlight From Setup Clear Memory Screen Highlight SporTrak Confirm? will shut Yes/No Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 66: Changing Languages
From Highlight Sun/Moon Screen Changing the Sun/Moon Date — Allows you to change the date for the sun/moon information for the position selected. From Highlight Highlight Date Field Sun/Moon Screen Use arrows to change date Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 67: Changing The Sun/Moon Position
Changing the Fish/Hunt Position — Allows you to change the position that you want to view the fishing/hunting times for. The default is “Position” which is your present position. From Highlight Highlight At Field Fish/Hunt Screen Use left/right Highlight arrows to select Waypoint “Find By” Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 68: Sportrak Alarms
SporTrak 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 69: Using The Simulator
Simulate Screen Highlight Enter Heading Confirm User and Speed Clearing of Data Track Turning the Simulator Off — Turns the simulator off and returns the SporTrak to normal operation. From Highlight Highlight Setup Simulate Screen Highlight Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 70: About Screen
You can view help tips for Nav Screens, Map, Routes, Setup, Database, User Waypoints and Misc Topics. Each topic has a number of tips available that can be viewed. From Highlight Select Topic Help Screen Use the “Next” and “Prev” buttons to scroll the SporTrak Help Files. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 71: Frequently Asked Questions
Setup menu item and access “Daylight savings”. There you can select United States, European Union or you can use the customize option to set the rules for daylight savings in your area. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 72: 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 SporTrak will always be available, even when all of the SporTrak’s memory has been cleared. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 73: Navigation Screens
Keys Only, the beeper will not sound for alarms. Output Data What is NMEA? NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is the standard used for interfacing marine electronic devices. This standard has also been adapted for use in a variety of third-party mapping software programs. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 74 SporTrak’s baud rate (See Setup - Changing the Baud Rate.) Can I interface my SporTrak 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...
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Page 75: Troubleshooting
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 SporTrak turned on. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 76: Appendix
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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 77: 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 78: Specifications
-4˚F to 158˚F (-20˚C to 70˚C) Power: Source 2 AA alkaline batteries or 9-18 VDC with power cable Battery Life Up to 15 hours Memory: SporTrak Map 2MB basemap; 4MB uploadable SporTrak Pro 9MB basemap; 23MB uploadable Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 79: 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 80: Mapsend™ Streets
• Allows you to cut any rectangular map region you choose to load • Search for map objects (such as into the receiver. Maps are not cities, lakes, etc.) by name. pre-cut to counties or other boundaries. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 81: Connecting To External Devices
SporTrak while it is mounted in the Mounting Cradle, attach the cable through the back of the cradle. It is not necessary to tighten the captive screw to the SporTrak, although you may do so for added security. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 82: Connecting To External Power Source
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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... -
Page 83: 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 84: 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver... - Page 85 OSGB A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. Position fix Position coordinates as computed by the SporTrak. Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. Temperature. Magellan SporTrak GPS Receiver...
- Page 86 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 SporTrak GPS Receiver...
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Does the Magellan Sportrak tell you latitude and longitude, numbers? Thus, 91546.34N 23518.56E
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