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Magellan eXplorist TRX7 User Manual

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  • Page 1 eXplorist References ® TRX7 The Ultimate Off-Road GPS Navigator User Manual The Official GPS of M A G E L L A N G P S . C O M Jeep Jamboree USA...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS The Magellan eXplorist TRX7 and TRX7 CS are off-road vehicle navigation aids designed to assist you in driving on off- road routes as well as across municipal streets. Please check with your state or local law enforcement for applicable regulations regarding mounting to the windshield.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents. Get To Know TRX7 ................. 5 TRX7 Hardware .......................... 6 TRX7 Software ........................... 7 Get Started .................... 8 Turn On Your TRX7 ........................8 Connect to Wi-Fi ......................... 8 Update Software + Maps ......................8 Create Your TRX Account ......................10 Get a GPS Signal .........................
  • Page 4 Table of Contents. Use TRX Trailhead ................. 34 Use TRX Trailhead ........................34 Sign In to TRX Trailhead ......................35 Wish List and Log ........................37 Search for Trails, Tracks, Trips, OHV Attractions, and POIs ............39 Save To Your Wish List ........................ 42 Report Issues ..........................

  • Page 5: Get To Know Trx7

    Get To Know TRX7. Designed specifically with the off-roader in mind, the Magellan eXplorist TRX7 is a GPS map and navigation system purpose-built for off-road use and street navigation. Powered by a ruggedly constructed tablet, the TRX7 includes the largest database of off-road Trails in the U.S., with over 100,000 official Trails preloaded into the device.

  • Page 6: Trx7 Hardware

    TRX7 Hardware. 1. Microphone 9. BACK button 17. Headphone jack** 2. Touchscreen 10. HOME button 18. USB port*** 3. Lanyard attach point 11. MENU button 19. Memory card slot 4. POWER button 12. Cradle screws 20. Cover latch 5. Volume buttons 13.

  • Page 7: Trx7 Software

    TRX7 Software. TRX7 Dashboard Screen 1. Map: Tap to open Map screen. 2. Dirt Miles traveled, Tracks recorded, and Achievements earned displayed here. 3. Journal: Contains Track Log and Wish List of saved Trails. 4. Search: Search for Trails, Tracks, POIs, etc. 5.

  • Page 8: Get Started

    Your TRX7 will alert you when a software update is available from Magellan GPS. Note: Wi-Fi must be ON and internet connection must be good to complete updates.
  • Page 9 5. Wait a few minutes for the software update to install. 6. Tap Open once the app has finished installing. 7. Tap Start download when you see a notification that says “Magellan TRX needs to download resources”. Make sure Download over Wi-Fi only is checked to ensure a quick update speed.

  • Page 10: Create Your Trx Account

    Get Started. 4. Create Your TRX Account. You MUST create a TRX account for your TRX7 to work properly. 1. Tap from the Dashboard > tap 2. Enter your account details > tap to create your account. IMPORTANT: Use your existing MagellanGPS.com credentials to create a TRX account.
  • Page 11 Note: A MagellanGPS.com account will also be created if you’re new to Magellan and you’re registering an email address for the first time. You can also create your TRX account or log in with your account on TRX Trailhead, the TRX online site optimized to search for Trails and organize/publish your Track data: 1.

  • Page 12: Get A Gps Signal

    Get Started. 5. Get a GPS Signal. 1. Slide your finger downward from the top left corner of the screen. 2. Tap on A display screen appears with: • Access to my location: lets device apps use your location information. Tap use this function.

  • Page 13: Mount The Trx7 In Your Vehicle

    *RAM suction and U-Bolt mounts both require additional assembly. Note: Go to trxsupport.magellangps.com for articles and videos about setting up and operating your TRX7, and get in touch with our Magellan TRX Support team via email at trxsupport@magellangps.com or by calling 800-707-9971.

  • Page 14: Power On The Trx7

    Get Started. Power On Press and release the Power button. The Boot screen (with Magellan logo) appears, then the Home screen appears. Turn Off Display and Power Off. Press the Power button to lock the TRX7. To power the device off completely, press and hold Power button for 3 seconds > select Power off from the menu.

  • Page 15: Adjust Volume

    Get Started. Adjust Volume. Use the two volume buttons on the right side of the TRX7 to adjust volume. You’ll see a volume indicator appear on the screen. Adjust the volume by sliding the circle left (for volume down) or right (for volume up). to open a Notification volume indicator.

  • Page 16: Trx7 Home Screen

    The Home Screen displays the TRX7 software icon, current time and date, local weather, and other basic functions for your TRX7 unit. Magellan icon: tap the icon to enter the TRX7 software at the TRX Dashboard. Internet browser Android Tools...

  • Page 17: Create Your Vehicle Profile

    Get Started. Now that you’re familiar with TRX7 basics, customize your TRX user profile before you hit the Trail. Create Your Vehicle Profile. Create a customized Vehicle Profile so that the TRX community knows your vehicle by name (and to show it off). 1.

  • Page 18: Link To Social Media

    Get Started. Link to Social Media. Link your Twitter and Instagram accounts to your TRX Account to Tweet your Dirt Miles and share off-roading photos while Tracking using the Social Post ( ) button. Link Your Twitter Account To link your TRX7 to your Twitter account: 1.

  • Page 19: Go Riding

    Go Riding. Use Street Navigation. You can route to any location on the map (Trails, Tracks, POIs, Addresses, and more) on your TRX7 without having to use another navigation device. To use street navigation on your TRX7: 1. Tap Search from the TRX Dashboard. 2.

  • Page 20: Tracking

    Go Riding. Tracking. To track your progress from any location: 1. Tap from the Dashboard to get to the Map screen. 2. Tap to start tracking > tap to pause tracking at any time. On the Active Map screen, you can: Mark a Quick Waypoint.

  • Page 21: Change Map Options

    Go Riding. Change Map Options to customize your map view: • Tap Basemap for the default topo map view, and tap Satellite for satellite map imagery from DigitalGlobe.* • Tap 2D for a 2D map view, and tap 3D for a 3D map view. •...

  • Page 22: Mark Waypoints

    Go Riding. Pausing the Track displays more options. Detail Waypoint: Record an Audio Waypoint, select Waypoint type at Current Location, mark Point on Map, or Enter Waypoint using Coordinates. Social Post: Tweet Dirt Miles from your current Track. Backtrack: Follow your Track back to starting point. Finish: Save customized Track.
  • Page 23 Go Riding. To save a Detail Waypoint: 1. Tap to pause your Track > tap 2. Tap Detail Waypoint option. : Record custom audio message. 1. Tap > record your message. 2. Tap to save Audio Waypoint. : Select Waypoint for your location. 1.

  • Page 24: Social Post

    Go Riding. To add a photo to a Detail Waypoint: 1. Press Camera button* while tracking or paused. *available on select models. 2. Use the Camera to take a photo. The photo is added to your photo gallery. 3. Pause your Track > tap >...

  • Page 25: Backtrack

    Go Riding. Backtrack. Follow a Track back to the starting point: 1. Tap . You’ll see this notification: 2. Tap to begin Backtracking, or to return to the Pause screen. While Backtracking, you’ll see a line with arrows moving to the start of your Track. WARNING: Use Backtracking with caution.
  • Page 26 Go Riding. 5. Tap a Terrain type. 6. Tap Terrain information. 7. Tap Pitch, Tilt, and 1-5 Star Rating. 8. Tap Comment to write Track details. 9. Tap to save your Track, or to stop saving your Track. Tip: Your selections assign one of four Difficulty levels to your Track: Easy Intermediate Advanced...

  • Page 27: Use The Journal

    Go Riding. Use The Journal. (accessible from TRX Dashboard) contains your saved items in two lists: : Contains your completed Tracks in chronological order, with the most recent saved Track at the top. : Contains Trails, Trips, and Waypoints that you’ve saved. Create A New Trip 1.

  • Page 28: Delete A Trip

    Go Riding. Delete A Trip 1. Tap > tap the check box next to each Trip you want to delete > tap 2. Tap to delete the Trip, or to return to your Log or Wish List. To go to a Trail or POI that you’ve saved to your Wish List, tap an item on your Wish List >...

  • Page 29: Go Exploring

    Go Exploring. Search For Map Content. to search through the TRX7 Basemap of over 100,000 preloaded Trails in addition to user Tracks, POIs, OHV Attractions, and more. Search by keyword or from the menu: Search by category: : search for official TRX7 Trails. : search for TRX user-recorded Tracks.
  • Page 30 Go Exploring. to populate the map with results related to your search. to refine results > choose a sorting option. again to refine your search results on the map. Tip: Searching by cities or regions (e.g. Moab, Rubicon) in the keyword search can help expedite your search for specific Trails.

  • Page 31: View And Save Searched Items

    Go Exploring. View and Save Searched Items You can save items from your search results to your Wish List. 1. Tap on a Marker Label on the Map to see an item’s attributes. 2. Tap to save the item to your Wish List. 3.

  • Page 32: Purchase A Digitalglobe Subscription

    Make sure you’re signed into MagellanGPS.com with your TRX account email address and password and that you’ve already registered your TRX7. 4. Select Magellan eXplorist TRX7 - Product Registration from the drop-down menu > click Add to Cart. 5. Go to the shopping cart and click Proceed to Checkout when you’re ready to check out.

  • Page 33: Save Satellite Imagery From The Map Screen

    Go Exploring. Save Satellite Imagery from the Map Screen. 1. Tap Map from the TRX Dashboard > tap Map Options in the top right of the screen. 2. Toggle to the Satellite option > tap Save Map on the bottom left of the screen. 3.

  • Page 34: Use Trx Trailhead

    Use TRX Trailhead. Use TRX Trailhead TRX Trailhead allows you to instantly see all 100,000+ Trails in the TRX Basemap to quickly search for Trails for your Wish List. You can also edit/review Tracks in your Log, edit Waypoints, search for user Tracks, and publicly share your Tracks. Minimize Log/Wish List.

  • Page 35: Sign In To Trx Trailhead

    Use TRX Trailhead. Sign In to TRX Trailhead 1. Go to www.TRXTrailhead.com. 2. Click 3. Enter your account details. 4. Click Note: Refer to Create Your Account on TRX Trailhead for information about registering on TRX Trailhead. If you forget your TRX account password, use TRX Trailhead to reset it: 1.
  • Page 36 Once you’ve logged in, you’ll see two tabs for your Wish List and Log. Find Trails, Trips, ORV Areas, Landmarks... Near City, State or Zip or Forest... eXplorist Sign In Magellan Trails Tracks Trips POIs Wish List Add new trip...

  • Page 37: Wish List And Log

    Use TRX Trailhead. Wish List and Log Access your Wish List and Log by clicking on the tabs on the left side of the screen. Click Tracks, Trails, or Waypoints in your Log or Wish List to view details on the Map. To delete items from your Journal: 1.
  • Page 38 Use TRX Trailhead. Spokee Track Difficulty: Rating: (12) Elevation Terrain Spec Satellite View Map View Spokee Track 1,700 User Name Start Elevation: End Elevation: Source: All Trails Latitude: 42.655025 | Longitude: -86.201982 2000 Searched Trails Rating: Private Tracks 12.82 Dirt Miles: Difficulty: 1500 User Published Tracks...

  • Page 39: Search For Trails, Tracks, Trips, Ohv Attractions, And Pois

    Use TRX Trailhead. Search for Trails, Tracks, Trips, OHV Attractions, and POIs. To search for an item in TRX Trailhead: 1. Click an items from Search options at the top of the page. Tip: Click on the user Tracks or Trips icons to filter your search results. Tracks Filter Trips Filter Tip: Click the blue sphere next to a city name to highlight Trails within a roughly...
  • Page 40 Use TRX Trailhead. Click on a Trail or POI for information. Note: Multiple Trails within a single route appear in a list form. Click any of the items in the list to view Trail information. WARNING: Some Trails warn that This is a publicly shared trail that has not been verified for safety.
  • Page 41 Use TRX Trailhead. Each Trail is represented by a Marker Label as well as Attributes and Elevation details: Number of Dirt Miles Trail Name User Rating Content Type Save To Wish List Allowed Vehicle Types Difficulty Ranking Lat/Long Position # of Users Completed User Rating Date...

  • Page 42: Save To Your Wish List

    Use TRX Trailhead. Save To Your Wish List Click next to the item Marker Label to save an item from your search results to your Wish List: Tip: Any items you add to your Wish List on TRX Trailhead automatically sync with your TRX7 Wish List next time you sign in or if you choose Settings >...

  • Page 43: Create A Route

    3. Tap on a routing option: Fastest, Shortest, or Least Highways (if desired). 4. Tap GO to begin routing from your current location to the route and the final destination. Routing provides visual and audible route guidance.. Watch a video tutorial on Route Creation on the Magellan TRX YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUQeuFdVk18...

  • Page 44: Connect To Social Media

    Use TRX Trailhead. Connect To Social Media Connect your Twitter and Instagram accounts to your TRX Trailhead account (if you haven’t already on your TRX7 device). To connect to Twitter and Instagram: 1. Click at the top right corner of the screen. 2.

  • Page 45: Add A New Trip

    Use TRX Trailhead. Add a New Trip Add a new Trip to your Log from TRX Trailhead by clicking on To add items to your Trip: 1. Search for an item in the Basemap. 2. Click and hold on the Marker Label > drag the Marker Label to the Trip folder and release your click.

  • Page 46: Trx Glossary

    TRX Glossary. TRX GLOSSARY OF KEY TERMS Your TRX7 account syncs seamlessly with TRX Trailhead and all TRX companion mobile apps. This glossary will familiarize you with all functions associated with your TRX7 and all applications accessible with your TRX user account. Unless otherwise noted, all interface terms are applicable to the TRX7 device and all TRX mobile apps.
  • Page 47 TRX Glossary Orientation: button that allows a user to toggle between North Up and Track Up views. This button turns blue and can be tapped to restore North Up orientation when a user has panned around the map (TRX7 and TRX Apps). Place: another name for a Point of Interest (POI).

  • Page 48: Warranty

    PRODUCT. (b) In the event of a defect, Magellan will, at its discretion, repair or replace the hardware product with a product of like kind or quality, which may be new or reconditioned, with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor. Magellan’s limit of liability under the limited warranty shall be the actual cash value of the product at the time the purchaser returns the product to Magellan for repair less a reasonable amount for usage, as determined by Magellan in its sole discretion.
  • Page 49 Examples of such conditions include but are not limited to changes in the GPS or GLONASS transmission.). The opening, dismantling or repairing of this product by anyone other than an authorized Magellan Service Center will void this warranty.

  • Page 50: Technical Support

    112-0089-002 © 2017 MiTAC International Corporation. The Magellan logo and Magellan are registered trademarks of MiTAC International Corporation, and OneTouch is a trademark of MiTAC International Corporation and are used under license by MiTAC Digital Corporation. All rights reserved.

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