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  • Page 1 User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual User Manual Meridian Series of GPS Meridian Series of GPS Meridian Series of GPS Meridian Series of GPS Meridian Series of GPS Receivers Receivers Receivers Receivers Receivers...

  • Page 2: License Agreement

    You may make copies only for your own personal use and for use within your organization. The SOFTWARE is the property of Thales Navigation and/or its suppliers and is protected by United States copyright laws and international treaty provisions;...

  • Page 3: Limited Warranty

    THIS WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF THIS PRODUCT. In the event of a defect, Thales Navigation will, at its option, repair or replace the product with no charge to the purchaser for parts or labor.
  • Page 4 FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER ARISING OUT OF THE NEGLIGENT USAGE OF THE PRODUCT. IN NO EVENT WILL THALES NAVIGATION BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUCH DAMAGES, EVEN IF THALES NAVIGATION HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Introduction About This User Manual ... 1 Setting Up the Meridian Installing the Batteries ... 3 Selecting Language ... 4 Initialization for First Time Use ... 4 Turn the Meridian On ... 4 Enter Your Approximate Position ... 5 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver ...
  • Page 6 Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast ... 18 Turn the Meridian On ... 18 Turn the Meridian Off ... 18 Using the Display Backlight ... 18 Adjusting the Display Contrast ... 19 Selecting NAV Screens ... 19 Returning to Last Viewed NAV Screen ... 19 Map Screen ...
  • Page 7 Compass Screen ... 32 Customizing the Data Fields ... 33 Large Data Screen ... 33 Customizing the Data Fields ... 34 Position Screen ... 34 Selecting the Position Screen ... 34 Resetting the Trip Odometer ... 34 Customizing the Data Fields ... 35 GPS Status Messages ...
  • Page 8 Routes ... 46 Creating a GOTO Route ... 46 Creating a Backtrack Route ... 46 Creating a Multileg Route ... 47 Activating/Deactivating a Route ... 49 Viewing a Route ... 49 Editing a Route ... 49 Inserting a Leg ... 50 Deleting a Leg ...
  • Page 9 Sun/Moon Display ... 58 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ... 58 Changing the Sun/Moon Date ... 58 Changing the Sun/Moon Position ... 59 Fish/Hunt Times Display ... 59 Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen ... 59 Changing the Fish/Hunt Date ... 59 Changing the Fish/Hunt Position ... 59 Meridian Alarms ...
  • Page 10 MapSend™ Streets ... 72 Installing Memory Card ... 73 Connecting to External Devices ... 74 WAAS ... 76 Glossary ... 77 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...

  • Page 11: About This User Manual

    If any of these items are missing or damaged, please contact Magellan at (866) 737-8604 for replacement items. Magellan is a trademark name for Thales Navigation. This User Manual is divided into six chapters; Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix.
  • Page 12 Reference Guide: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features found in the Meridian. This chapter is set up in a way that you can quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for. Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may have about your Meridian, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the Meridian to its fullest.

  • Page 13: Installing The Batteries

    Setting up the Meridian is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used 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 14: Selecting Language

    The first time you use your Meridian (or if memory has been completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the ENTER button.

  • Page 15: Enter Your Approximate Position

    Press [ENTER] (You have 10 seconds to press ENTER or the Meridian will shut off.) The Meridian displays a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your area.
  • Page 16 To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below. Editing moves the cursor block left or right. increments the value up or down. When the time is correct, press [ENTER]. The last piece of information needed is the date.

  • Page 17: Meridian Gps Receiver

    For many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. With all of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Don’t worry. There are only a few things you need to know to use the Meridian. They will be discussed here in detail.

  • Page 18: Turning Power On/Off

    Tuning the Meridian On The last navigation screen you were viewing will be displayed. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be used. Turning the Meridian Off The display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high or off ).

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Contrast

    from any screen MENU Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast The menu display may depending upon which Because the Meridian attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the Meridian to choose from all satellites currently available.

  • Page 20: Map Screen

    Map Screen The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction that you are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your needs.

  • Page 21: Position Screens

    Position Screens. your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected in Setup. This screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information. In addition, current navigation information is shown in the bottom half of the screen. Road Screen.

  • Page 22: Accessing The Navigation 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. A waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the Meridian.
  • Page 23 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. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are listed in the Reference Chapter of the User Manual.

  • Page 24: Using Goto Routes

    Is there a limit to the number of waypoints I can store in the Meridian? Yes, the Meridian will store up to 500 user waypoints in memory. If you should ever get that many and need to input more, you will have to delete ones that you no longer need to make room.
  • Page 25 Selecting a Destination Waypoint from the Database using “Alphabetical” Highlight any category other than User, and press the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select a Find By of “Alphabetical”. Press [ENTER]. (In this example, Cities was selected and this is how the screen appears.) Using the arrow keys to navigate the displayed keyboard, begin typing in the name of the waypoint...

  • Page 26: Navigating On A Goto Route

    The Meridian has the ability to provide you with the tools you’ll need to navigate to your destination. You have the choice of three customizable screens that display the information that you need in the layout that you desire. Hikers may find the compass screen perfect for them while boaters may prefer the Large Data or Map screen.

  • Page 27: Summary

    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 in this Quick Start Guide, can be found on the User Manual CD-ROM that came with your Magellan Meridian. If this is your first time using a GPS receiver, you should take some time now to get comfortable with the NAV screens and begin saving some waypoints at different locations.

  • Page 28: Power/Backlight/Contrast

    Reference Turn the Meridian On — Applies power to the Meridian and displays last NAV screen viewed. During power-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in the Meridian. The second screen gives a warning that must be read. After reading the warning press ENTER to proceed.

  • Page 29: Adjusting The Display Contrast

    Adjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions. From MENU Screen Selecting NAV Screens — The NAV button provides a means of accessing the navigation screens. (Note: the sequence displayed is when all eight navigation screens are turned on.
  • Page 30 Reference Present Position Icon Map Scale Indicator Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map. While you are moving it will point in the direction you are heading.
  • Page 31 In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown.

  • Page 32: Setting The Map Detail

    Reference Setting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest, high, medium, low or lowest. This changes the zoom level that different map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.) are displayed. If you have set a zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the map detail to a lower level;...

  • Page 33: Customizing The Map Display

    USTOMIZING THE for your individual needs and requirements. You can select what is being displayed on the map as well as what additional data will be presented at the bottom of the screen. Customization is broken into two parts; what items are displayed on the map and what data fields (if any) are displayed at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 34: Turning On/Off Displayed Poi's

    Reference Turning On/Off Displayed POI’s — [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations or MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] Allows you to select which, if any, POIs that have been uploaded from a MapSend product to be displayed.

  • Page 35: Turning Data Fields On/Off

    Turning Data Fields On/Off — This option allows you to turn on or off the two information fields that are displayed on the Map screen. Turning these off allows for more of the map to be displayed. Default is SHOW. From MENU the MAP...
  • Page 36 Reference From the MAP Screen Bearing This is the direction to your destination from your present position, in degrees, from North. Distance This is distance (measured in the Nav Units selected in Setup) to your destination. Speed This is the rate that you are travelling. The unit of measure is selected in Setup - Nav Units.

  • Page 37: Street Information Description

    Street Information Description — This mode just displays the name of the street close to your present position. Horizontal Profile Description — This mode displays at the bottom of the Map screen a graphical representation of the horizon at a fixed distance from your present position.

  • Page 38: Changing The Map Orientation

    Reference 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.) Like Horizontal Profile, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the projected terrain to be displayed.

  • Page 39: Selecting Track Mode

    reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This will make reading some of the data information on the water easier. From MENU the MAP Screen Use arrows to select Land or Marine Selecting Track Mode — Allows you to set how often the Meridian stores track points.

  • Page 40: Using Vertical Profile

    Reference SING ERTICAL function if MapSend Topo for the United States map data is not uploaded. (Path Check is shown as an available function but will not display the vertical profile, however it can be used to graphically create a route.

  • Page 41: Route Vertical Profile Description

    Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description — (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.) If the cursor or your present position is on a road and you have topographic maps loaded, you can view the vertical profile for the road you have selected.
  • Page 42 Reference Destination Name Data Fields Destination Icon Compass Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name Destination Name When you are navigating on a GOTO or multileg route, the name of the destination is placed here. For multileg routes, the name displayed is the name of the destination for the leg of the route you are presently navigating on.

  • Page 43: Compass Screen

    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. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the MENU...

  • Page 44: Customizing The Data Fields

    Reference 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 four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Large Data...

  • Page 45: Customizing The Data Fields

    Present Position Coordinates and Elevation GPS Status Data Fields Use the Left/Right Arrows to toggle between Position 1 and Position 2 Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates Present Position Coordinates and Elevation and Elevation and Elevation and Elevation and Elevation...

  • Page 46: Gps Status Messages

    Reference From the Position Screen Use arrows to select new GPS Status Messages — Messages indicating the status of the GPS receiver section of the Meridian are displayed on the Position screen. Message Searching - 1st sat Searching - 2nd sat Searching - 3rd sat Searching - 4th sat Collecting Data...

  • Page 47: Road Screen

    The Road Screen provides you with navigation information in a graphical format. At the top of the display are four customizable data fields. Immediately below them is a compass that will provide you with your heading. Following the compass is a graphical representation of your route as if it was a road.

  • Page 48: Customizing The Data Fields

    Reference 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 four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Road...

  • Page 49: Data Screen

    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 six fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the MENU...

  • Page 50: Speed Screen

    Reference 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 four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Speed...

  • Page 51: Waypoints / Database

    Accessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whether user-input or preloaded, can be found in the Waypoint Database. You will need to access waypoints in the database whenever you are editing waypoints, activating a GOTO route or creating a multileg route. From MENU Screen...

  • Page 52: Selecting Waypoints Nearest To The Cursor

    Reference Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor. Screen section, the Map Screen has two modes of operation, position and cursor. If you are in the cursor mode you may want to know what waypoints are near your cursor rather than the ones nearest to your present position.

  • Page 53: Creating New Waypoint Manually

    Creating New Waypoint Manually — Allows the creation of a new waypoint with coordinates other than your present position. The coordinates for the new position need to be entered manually. From GOTO Hold down Screen for 2-3 seconds Edit Line 2 of the Location Highlight “Save”...

  • Page 54: Editing A User Waypoint

    Reference Editing a User Waypoint — Allows you to edit a waypoint that you have already stored in the Meridian’s memory. From MENU Screen ENTER Repeat selecting and editing fields until all changes are complete An alternative method to entering the edit mode is after highlighting the waypoint you wish to modify press MENU.

  • Page 55: Saving A Map Object As A User Waypoint

    Note: If the waypoint is used in a route you will get a warning that it is in a route after selecting it from the list. This is because the screen that you access the view button can also be used to edit the waypoint and it may be undesirable to edit a waypoint that is being used in a route.

  • Page 56: Creating A Goto Route

    Reference 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. Highlight “Save” and press ENTER to record this waypoint into the memory of the Meridian. View.

  • Page 57: Routes

    you choose to return to where you started, following the same route you just took. All you need do is follow the instructions below and let the Meridian take you there. From MENU Screen Activate Backtrk Creating a Multileg Route — Provides the means to create a multileg route that can be stored in memory.
  • Page 58 Reference From Screen Step 1: Select starting waypoint Step 2: Select leg destination waypoint Repeat Step 2 for all additional legs in the route. Step 3: Save the route Sample Route List (Bold route indicates “Active” route) Highlight MENU ENTER Routes Select ENTER...

  • Page 59: Activating/Deactivating A Route

    Activating/Deactivating a Route — Enables the activating or deactivating of a stored 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 MENU Screen...

  • Page 60: Inserting A Leg

    Reference Inserting a Leg — Inserts a waypoint in the middle of an existing leg thereby making two legs where there used to be one. Select route to be edited. See Instructions for Viewing a Route Highlight Select Waypoint In the example of a route that goes from “A” to “B” to “C” to “D”, if you wanted to insert the waypoint “E”...

  • Page 61: Appending A Leg

    Appending a Leg — Adds a leg to the end of a route. Select route to be edited. See Instructions for Viewing a Route Select Database Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route — Allows a newly created waypoint to be appended to any route in memory. Create a Waypoint by pressing the GOTO button.

  • Page 62: Viewing A Route On The Map Screen

    Reference Viewing a Route on the Map Screen — Provides you with a graphical representation of the route selected on the Map screen. From MENU Screen Creating a Route Using Track History — This enables you to automatically create a multileg route using your track history. This route will be saved to your route list with a naming convention of “T01P01 to T01Pxx”...

  • Page 63: Turning The Nav Screens On/Off

    Turning NAV Screens On/Off — Allows you to turn off or on any of the navigation screens you choose. From MENU Screen Sat Status On/Off Position On/Off Speed On/Off (Note: you must go through the entire sequence of nav screens for your selections to be saved.

  • Page 64: Selecting A Map Datum

    Reference Selecting a Map Datum — Allows you to set the datum used to compute the coordinates to match the datum used on a map or chart. If you are using a map or chart with your Meridian and the datums do not match, you may find irregularities when comparing the coordinates.

  • Page 65: Selecting Nav Units

    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 MENU Screen Select Nav Units Default: Miles/MPH Selecting the North Reference — Allows the selection of whether the Meridian uses True North, Magnetic North, Military True or Military Magnetic as its North reference.

  • Page 66: Turning The Beeper On/Off

    Reference Turning the Beeper On/Off — Allows you to select which actions will cause the beeper to sound. You can choose from Off, Keys Only (pressing a key causes a beep), Alarms Only (when an alarm is activated) or Keys & Alarms. From Screen Default: Keys &...

  • Page 67: Clearing Memory

    All of the Clear functions operate in the same way. The instructions shown apply to all of the Clear options except Clearing All. From MENU Screen Highlight Menu Choice Clearing Track History — This will clear the track history that is displayed on the Map screen from memory.

  • Page 68: Changing Languages

    Reference You can select from one of nine languages (English, French, German, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese or Finnish) to be used by the Meridian. From Screen TIP: If you change the language setting in the Meridian just to see what it looks like and need to get back to the Language Select screen, follow these instructions.

  • Page 69: Changing The Sun/Moon Position

    Changing the Sun/Moon Position — Allows you to change the position that you want to view the sun/moon information for. The default is “Position” which is your present position. From MENU Screen Use left/right arrows to select “Find By” Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen — The Fish/Hunt screen displays the best times for fishing or hunting for the position you choose from your User waypoints.

  • Page 70: Meridian Alarms

    Reference All of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The instructions below apply to all of the Alarm settings. When the beeper is turned on for alarms (see Setup - Turning the Beeper On/Off ) an audible beep will be sounded for the alarm.

  • Page 71: Using The Simulator

    Reference Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode — This turns the simulator on and uses a predefined heading and speed rate. From Highlight Highlight MENU ENTER ENTER Setup Simulate Screen Highlight Confirm ENTER ENTER Auto Clearing of Track Turning on the Simulator - User Mode — This turns the simulator on and uses a heading and speed rate that you define.

  • Page 72: About

    Reference About... Screen The About... screen displays the current status of your Meridian. Using the About... screen you can tell what the version of the software is, the version and memory size of the base map, the number of and total memory size of detailed maps you may have installed using MapSend Streets™, and how much free memory is available.

  • Page 73: Frequently Asked Questions

    General What is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC) and degrees/minutes/minutes (DEG/MIN/MMM or DEG/MIN/MM)? There are different ways in expressing the coordinates computed using Lat/Lon coordinate system. With DEG/MIN/SEC the final set of numbers (SEC) is expressed as 0-59 while DEG/ MIN/MM expresses the same value as 0-99 and DEG/MIN/ MMM is from 0-999.

  • Page 74: Waypoints/Database

    Frequently Asked Questions Time Format and re-select the time format you are using unless you are using UTC. After selecting the format you will be given the opportunity to change the time. How long can I expect my Meridian to run on a fresh set of batteries? Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 14 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off.

  • Page 75: Navigation Screens

    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. Navigation Screens Why does my compass not point in the right direction? The Meridian computes direction by comparing your present position to the last position taken, it requires that you be moving to compute your compass heading.

  • Page 76: Alarms

    Frequently Asked Questions Alarms Why does my Meridian not make an audible beep when I have an alarm active? Check your setup settings for the Beeper. If the selection is Off or Keys Only, the beeper will not sound for alarms. Output Data What is NMEA? NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is the...
  • Page 77 Receiver will not turn on: 1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. 2.

  • Page 78: Appendix

    Appendix These is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypoint while marking a position or editing a waypoint. Default House Aerial Airport Amusement Auto Repair Boating Camping Exit Ramp First Aid Fixed Nav Aid Floating Buoy Fuel Garden...

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting

    Customers outside of the United States should contact the Magellan distributor for your country. A complete listing of Magellan distributors has been supplied with your Meridian. Magellan™ is a trademark of Thales Navigation. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Thales Navigation Magellan GPS...
  • Page 80 Appendix CHARACTERISTICS Performance Receiver Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Accuracy Position Velocity Limits: Speed Altitude Physical: Size Weight Display Housing Temp. Range Operating 14˚F to 140˚F to (-10˚C to 60˚C) Storage Power: Source Battery Life 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna Warm...

  • Page 81: 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. Vehicle Mounting Bracket: Full swivel and tilt for easy viewing in any vehicle.

  • Page 82: Mapsend™ Streets

    Appendix The MapSend Streets CD allows you to load detailed street maps into your Meridian. The maps supplied on the MapSend Streets CD contain full street detail of US or European cities. Features • Enables you to load street maps for any region in the United States or Europe into the Merdian.
  • Page 83 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 the memory card to your Meridian will increase the amount of data that can be uploaded to the Meridian from any of the Magellan MapSend CD-ROM products.
  • Page 84 Appendix Available as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Power/Data Cable, Data Cable and PC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. The instructions given below apply to all cables, unless otherwise stated. The cable can be connected to the receiver two different ways: Connecting with the Meridian mounted to the Mounting...
  • Page 85 Connecting to an External Power Source If using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simply connect it to the cigarette lighter outlet. If you wish to make a permanent mount to a power supply, cut the cable between the power supply box and the cigarette lighter adapter.

  • Page 86: 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 87 Active Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled. Altitude The current elevation above sea level. Buoy Coordinates A unique numeric or alphanumeric description of the Datum Refers to the theoretical mathematical model of the Default The value or setting automatically chosen by the unit Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Bearing.
  • Page 88 Appendix Latitude LAT/LON Leg (Route) Longitude Magnetic North NMEA OSGB Position fix Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North. The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator from 0˚...
  • Page 89 True North Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The direction to North Pole from an observer’s position. The north direction on any geographical meridian. Universal Time Coordinated. Formerly referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps.

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