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Brunton Multi-Navigator Owner's Manual

Brunton multi-navigator: owners manual
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M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r
M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r
M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r
M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r
M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r
Copyright 2000,
OWNER'S MANUAL
BRUNTON
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Printed in U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r BRUNTON Copyright 2000, OWNER’S MANUAL Printed in U.S.A.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    7.4 -- Barometer Side Functions & Settings 7.5 -- Time / Date Side Functions & Settings 7.6 -- GPS Side Functions & Settings 7.7 -- Compass Side Functions & Settings M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r...
  • Page 3 8 -- Waypoint Function ... 14 8.1 -- Waypoint Menu 8.2 -- Route Menu 9 -- Maps & Reference Systems ... 17 9.1 -- Latitude / Longitude 9.2 -- UTM System 10 -- Practical Navigation Example ... 18 10.1 -- Fishing Trip to Ice Lake 11 -- Maintenance &...

  • Page 4: Buttons

    The Quick Use guide is intended as an introduction to the Multi-Navigator. Before heading into an unfamiliar area read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Multi-Navigator and its features. Pre-plan all trips. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them.

  • Page 5: Compass Calibration

    ! If it shows FAILED, repeat steps 1-6 above. 2 -- StraightHome The StraightHome feature stores a unique position (*HOME*) in the Multi-Navigator’s memory. This unique feature allows for quick and easy navigation to the *HOME* position using the GPS and Compass functions of the Multi- Navigation System (MNS).

  • Page 6: Finding *Home

    To preserve battery life, sight a distant landmark, in the direction of your vehicle and turn Multi-Navigator off. Walk to the landmark and press and hold the COMPASS button while holding the unit level. The compass will point in the direction of your initial bearing without accessing the GPS system.
  • Page 7 3.2 -- GPS Navigation In the POSITION function, press DOWN to enter the GPS Navigation function. (Fig. 7) The GPS Navigation function will appear differently depending upon if a GOTO WAYPOINT has been selected or if *HOME* has been stored. This example has no position selected.
  • Page 8 Waypoint Menu. To leave the WPT function, press NO/ESC. 6 -- Interactive Neoprene Case A protective case is included with the Multi-Navigator. Although the unit is waterproof and durable, using the neoprene case will further help protect the unit from damage.

  • Page 9: Distance Unit

    Use this setting to adjust the offset of the pressure sensor. The pressure sensor in the Multi-Navigator is highly sensitive and can detect pressure changes down to 0.1 millibar (height differences less than 1 meter). However, the sensor might have a small offset from a barometric pressure value of an extremely accurate pressure sensor (i.e.
  • Page 10 7.1-12 LANGUAGE To change the language used by the Multi-Navigator press SET, and the display shows the current language. Scroll through the languages using the UP/DOWN button. Select the language of choice by pressing SET. Exit the language setting by pressing ESC.

  • Page 11: Altitude Side Functions & Settings

    This setting allows you to power the GPS receiver on or off (not the entire Multi- Navigator), providing you with longer battery life. When using the Multi-Navigator indoors for pre-planning a trip, or when using the TrueMagnetic Compass over long distances between waypoints, turn the GPS receiver off.

  • Page 12: Barometer Side Functions & Settings

    If you do not have access to a known altitude or known pressure use the GPS ELEVATION side function as your calibration altitude, section 7.2-1 until you can find your known altitude from a map or other means.

  • Page 13: Time / Date Side Functions & Settings

    BARO HISTORY Setting (Fig. 17) Press YES to display the pressure history. 1. The length of pressure history displayed. 2. The total change from the current pressure. 3. The pressure recorded at the length of time indicated on top. Press UP or DOWN to change the length of history displayed ranging from 0 to 36 hours.

  • Page 14: Gps Side Functions & Settings

    Select the time format you would like the time to be displayed -- 12 or 24 hour format. SET TIMEZONE Setting The Multi-Navigator will calculate the timezone automatically using satellites, but it does not take into account for changes in Daylight Savings Time.

  • Page 15: Compass Side Functions & Settings

    To select a waypoint to navigate towards press YES. Use UP and DOWN to scroll through waypoints in alphabetical order starting with the waypoint last entered. Confirm by pressing YES. GOTO NAV STARTED will be displayed, and Multi-Navigator will return to GPS function.
  • Page 16 The Multi-Navigator also has the unique feature that allows access to the TrueMagnetic COMPASS when the unit is off. Simply press and hold the COMPASS button. 7.7-1 SIDE FUNCTIONS There is one side function related to the compass function. This will appear differently depending on the waypoints selected.

  • Page 17: Waypoint Function

    USGS topographic map. Available settings are MAN (manual) and AUTO (automatic). The Multi-Navigator has a built-in model to calculate the local magnetic declination automatically from the GPS position. If you are at all are unsure of the value of the magnetic variation we recommend you to select AUTO.

  • Page 18: New Waypoint

    1. Press YES to enter the setting. The current compass direction will be displayed. 2. Orient the Multi-Navigator to the direction or known bearing of the desired waypoint and press SET to store the bearing. 3. Use UP and DOWN, LEFT and RIGHT to set the estimated distance to the waypoint.

  • Page 19: Route Menu

    It is possible to store up to 10 routes with 100 waypoints each. When navigating a route, the Multi-Navigator automatically shifts to the next leg in the route when you are in line with the leg you were previously traveling. It is not necessary to manually change to the next leg.

  • Page 20: View Route

    See how to use UTM grid coordinate system in section 10.1-1. Refer to Brunton’s Compass & Map Navigator book, 2nd edition, by Michael Hodgson for further details on Latitude & Longitude and UTM coordinate systems. ), minutes S.

  • Page 21: Practical Navigation Example

    Your plan is to store the vehicle as a *HOME* position and navigate to the lake using your new Multi-Navigator. After fishing you would like to travel back to the vehicle using the StraightHome feature.
  • Page 22 10.1-2 Recording Ice Lake as a Waypoint Now that you know the location it is time to store it in your Multi-Navigator. 1. Press WPT and scroll UP until the display shows NEW WAYPOINT. 2. Press YES to set the coordinates of Ice Lake.

  • Page 23: Maintenance & Fault Finding

    The weather forecast is based on the history and rate of change in air pressure. This history is recorded even when the Multi-Navigator is off. It is advisable to have the Multi- Navigator at a constant altitude for at least 6 hours before reading the weather forecast.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    GPS position. Also check to see if the meridians on your map are referring to Geographic North, Magnetic North or the local grid system as the North reference system.

  • Page 25: Important Information / Warnings

    The altimeter must be calibrated at least once a day to provide accurate readings. Product Changes / Improvements The Brunton Company reserves the right to change and improve the Multi-Navigator without notice to any person or organization. Visit http://www.brunton.com, to find...

  • Page 26: Glossary

    Included below are words that are used quite frequently. Knowing the meaning of them will make your navigation more fun, and the use of the Multi-Navigator even easier. Global Positioning System (GPS) – GPS has more than 24 operating satellites around the Earth.

  • Page 27: Warranty Registration

    1. The product has been damaged by negligence, accident or mishandling, or has not been operated in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2. The product was altered or repaired by other than a Brunton repair facility, or adaptations or accessories other than Brunton accessories have been attached to this Brunton product.
  • Page 29 Main Function & Side Functions START POSITION TIME & DATE BARO FORECAST ALTITUDE COMPASS ELEV STATUS SUNSET SUNRISE MIN / COMPASS...
  • Page 30 Dedicated Button Settings & Menus POSITION A white rounded box indicates the option is available only WHITE when a waypoint or route has been stored and activated. COMPASS STORE POSITION GOTO WAYPOINT MAGNI- POINTER WAYPOINT EDIT WAYPOINT VIEW WAYPOINT DELETE WAYPOINT ROUTE MENU...

  • Page 31: Main Function Settings

    WPT / HM / 12 / 24 GOTO HOUR MORE TIMEZONE SETTINGS MORE SETTINGS BARO HISTORY BARO ALT CORR MORE SETTINGS ON / OFF POSITON FORMAT GPS ELEV OFFSET MORE SETTINGS SET REF EDIT REF CALIB ALTITUDE RESET MIN / MAX MORE SETTINGS...

  • Page 32: Index

    Forecast Side Function - Barometer 9 Glossary Appendix A1 Goto Leg Setting - Compass 14 Goto Leg Setting - GPS 12 Goto Waypoint - Waypoint 15 Goto Waypoint Side Function - Compass 13 Goto Waypoint Side Function - GPS 11 Index...
  • Page 33 New Waypoint - Waypoint 15 No Waypoint or *HOME* Side Function - Compass 13 North Reference Setting 6 Odometer Max Speed Setting - GPS 12 Operational Flow Chart Appendix C1 - C3 Other Grid Systems 17 P-Q Position Format & Map Datum Setting - Position 8...
  • Page 34 Temp Unit Setting 6 Time / Date Function 4 Time Zone Settings - Time / Date 11 Turn On / Off GPS Receiver Setting - Position 8 Time Format (12/24) Setting - Time / Date 11 UTM System 17 View Route - Waypoint 17...
  • Page 35 RAM mount. MNS-DC 12 VDC External Power Adapter. Attach to most cigarette lighters. MNS-CABLE Cable with RS232, DB9 connector. Use to upload the latest MNS firmware, via www.brunton.com, or use with compatible mapping software.
  • Page 36 Brunton Professional Instruments Pocket Transits Model Needle / Graductions GEOQ, QUADS (4x90° ° ° ° ° ) 5 0 0 9 GEO, 0-360° ° ° ° ° 5 0 1 0 Model Needle / Graductions 2 0 0 1 Conventional, QUADS Conventional, 0-360°...

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