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La Crosse Technology XG--20 Instruction Manual

La Crosse Technology XG--20 Instruction Manual

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XG-20
Instruction Manual
1.0 Introduction
Thanks for your purchase of the XG-20.
Your
XG-20 features electronic sensors that measures
the compass directions.
Your XG-20 provides directions to you at the time
while you are hiking, climbing and doing other
outdoor
activities.
Your XG-20
also includes normal time, daily alarm,
countdown timer, dual time and
chronograph.
Your
is carefully designed and produced for
XG-20
outdoor activities, in order to utilize the features of your

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  • Page 1 XG-20 Instruction Manual...
  • Page 2 1.0 Introduction Thanks for your purchase of the XG-20. Your XG-20 features electronic sensors that measures the compass directions. Your XG-20 provides directions to you at the time while you are hiking, climbing and doing other outdoor activities. Your XG-20 also includes normal time, daily alarm, countdown timer, dual time and chronograph.

  • Page 3: Major Function Modes

    2.0 Parts and Its Functions Mode Button - To select between various modes: Current Time, Alarm Time, Chronograph, Lap Memory Recall, Countdown Timer and Dual Time Mode. pu strap - Press and hold for 2 seconds to change to the setting displays in various modes.
  • Page 4 3.0 Major Function Modes mode button mode mode Countdown Pacer Mode button button Timer Mode mode button mode button compass button Lap Memory Dual Time Mode Recall Mode compass mode button button mode button Compass Mode mode button Chronograph Alarm Mode Mode Remarks1: If the chronograph is running, the Lap Memory Recall Mode will be reserved for the lap...

  • Page 5: Current Time Mode

    4.0 Current Time Mode - Current Time & Calendar Current Time Mode - The 1st row of the display shows the day of week. day of week - The 2nd row of the display shows the current time: hour, minute and second. - The 3rd row of the display shows the calendar: month, current time day.
  • Page 6 4.1 Current Time Mode - Setting Current Time & Calendar To Set the Current Time and Date increase the Increase number at - To set the current time and the date, press and the number a higher speed hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change the display from the Current Time Mode to Current Time Setting Mode.

  • Page 7: Alarm Time Mode

    5.0 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm and Chime On/Off Alarm Time Mode - The 2nd row of the display shows the current time: hour, minute and second. - The 3rd row of the display shows the alarm time: hour, current time minute.
  • Page 8 5.1 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm Time To Set the Alarm Time - Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change increase the Increase from Alarm Time Mode to Alarm Time Setting Mode. number at the number a higher speed - The minute digits flash on the display because it is being...

  • Page 9: Chronograph Mode

    6.0 Chronograph Mode - Chronograph 'All Zero' Mode Chronograph Mode - The Chronograph measures elapsed times and lap times. lap time lap number - The display shows the 'All Zeros' Mode if the chronograph has been selected the first time or the chronograph has been reset.
  • Page 10 6.1 Chronograph Mode - Start/Stop the Chronograph To Start/Stop the Chronograph - When the chronograph is stopped, press the [start/stop] button once to start the chronograph; press the [start/stop] button once again to stop the chronograph. - T h e e l a p s e d t i m e b e t w e e n t h e t w o ' s t a r t / s t o p ' keystrokes will be shown on 3rd row of the display.
  • Page 11 6.2 Chronograph Mode - Record Lap Time To Record Lap Memory - T h e C h r o n o g r a p h M o d e a l l o w s y o u t o r e c o r d lap memory (maximum 42 lap memories).
  • Page 12 7.0 Lap Memory Recall Mode - Recall Lap Time Lap Memory Recall Mode lap number - The lap number flashes in the 1st row of the display; the 'REC' indicator will appear at the lap time same time. - The 2nd row of the display shows the lap time of Lap Memory Recall Mode the current lap memory: minute, second and 1/100...

  • Page 13: Countdown Timer Mode

    8.0 Countdown Timer Mode - Countdown Timer Mode Countdown Timer has a countdown feature: the Countdown XG-20 Countdown Timer Mode. Timer Mode indicator - The Countdown Timer starts counting from the preset number to zero and stops at zero. countdown time - T h e 1 s t r o w o f t h e d i s p l a y s h o w s t h e 'C d T ' indicator.
  • Page 14 8.1 Countdown Timer Mode - Setting the Timer To Set the Countdown Timer - Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to increase the change the display from Countdown Timer Mode to Increase number at the number Countdown Timer Setting Mode. a higher speed NOTE: The setting range of the timer: 0 to 99 hour, 59 minutes, 59 seconds.

  • Page 15: Pacer Mode

    8.2 Timer Mode - Using the Timer To Use the Timer - W h e n t h e t i m e r i s s e t , p r e s s t h e [ s t a r t / s t o p ] Countdown button to start the timer.
  • Page 16 9.0 Pacer Mode - Pacer Mode Pacer Mode - The XG-20 has a build-in a pacer for the user: The Pacer Mode. the number of bpm - The 2nd row of the display show the current pacer (Beep per minute) setting.

  • Page 17: Dual Time Mode

    9.1 Pacer Mode - Setting the Pacer Rate (bpm) To Set the Pacer Rate (bpm) - Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to increase the bpm change the display from Pacer to P a c e r S e t t i n g increase the bpm at a higher speed...
  • Page 18 10.0 Dual Time Mode - Dual Time Mode Dual Time Mode - The 'T-2' indicator will be displayed on the 1st row of the 'T2' indicator display. - The 2nd row of the display shows the dual time: hour, minute and second. dual time - The 3rd row of the display shows the calendar: month, (hour:minute...

  • Page 19: Setting The Dual Time

    10.1 Dual Time Mode - Setting the Dual Time To Set the Dual Time - To set the dual time, press and hold the [mode] button for increase the Increase 2 seconds to change the display from the Dual Time number at the number Mode to Dual Time Setting Mode.
  • Page 20 11.0 Compass Mode - The Precautions Precautions when Using XG-20 - Keep your XG-20 away from magnets or appliances which may contain magnetic objects such as mobile phones, speakers, motors and etc. - The XG-20, like most magnetic compass, points to the magnetic North which is slightly different from the true North.
  • Page 21 11.1 Compass Mode - Compass Mode Compass Mode - In the Compass Mode, the 1st row of the display bearing direction magnetic north s h o w s t h e b e a r i n g ( c o m p a s s p o i n t s ) o f t h e (compass points) indicator direction which the watch's pointer is pointing.

  • Page 22: Magnetic Declination

    11.2 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination What is Magnetic Declination - T h e M a g n e t i c N o r t h P o l e i s s l i g h t l y different from the True North Pole.

  • Page 23: Magnetic Declination At Major Cities

    11.3 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination Compensation magnetic Magnetic Declination Compensation declination true north 23 W - Compensate an object's bearing by subtract westerly true magnetic bearing ( W ) m a g n e t i c d e c l i n a t i o n o r a d d e a s t e r l y ( E ) north magnetic declination with the magnetic bearing.
  • Page 24 11.4 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination at Major Cities No. Country/Place Major City No. Country/Place Major City Declination Declination 33Netherlands Amsterdam 1 Afghanistan Kabul 34New Zealand Wellington 22-E 2 Australia Canberra 12-E 35Norway Oslo 3 Austria Vienna 36Pakistan Islamabad 4 Bahrain Manama 37Philippines Manila...

  • Page 25: Calibrating The Compass

    11.5 Compass Mode - Before Calibrate the Compass To Calibrate the compass - Perform the compass calibration in the following conditions: 1) when the XG- 20 is used the first time, 2)when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing, 3) the battery has been replaced, 4) when using the compass in a location different from the place in which the compass had been calibrated.
  • Page 26 11.6 Compass Mode - Calibrating the Compass To Calibrate the Compass finish - Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to start the Magnetic Declination Setting, in the Compass start Mode. - The 'DEC' indicator will be appeared on the 1st row of the display.
  • Page 27 11.7 Compass Mode - Compass Points and Digital Bearings The Direction of an Object - The direction of an object from a point is specified in either compass points or digital bearing directions. object D - The XG-20 provides both compass points or ` digital bearing directions.
  • Page 28 11.8 Compass Mode - Compass Points versus Digital Bearings Marks Compass Points Digital Bearing Directions North 348.75 to 11.25 North Northeast 11.25 to 33.75 Northeast 33.75 to 56.25 East Northeast 56.25 to 78.75 East 78.75 to 101.25 East Southeast 101.25 to 123.75 Southeast 123.75 to 146.25 South Southeast...
  • Page 29 11.9 Compass Mode - Measure Compass Directions Measure Compass Directions target object - When measuring compass directions, make sure that the XG-20 is placed on a flat surface which is parallel to the horizon. - If you are wearing the XG-20 during the m e a s u r e m e n t , m a k e s u r e t h a t y o u r w r i s t i s parallel to the horizon.
  • Page 30 11.10 Compass Mode - Backward Bearing Direction Backward Bearing Directions - The XG-20 has a built-in a function which normal shows the backward bearing direction of an object. bearing - T h e b a c k w a r d b e a r i n g d i r e c t i o n i s t h e b e a r i n g direction opposite the direction from normal bearing direction.
  • Page 31 11.11 Compass Mode - Compass Lock Compass Lock - The XG-20 built-in a lock function to lock important direction readings, in the Compass Mode. - When the 'Lock' indicator 'LOCK' is appeared, the XG-20 locks the direction readings, hence the direction reading will not be changed even the pointer is pointing to another object.
  • Page 32 11.12 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass I Check your position by Backward Bearing - The XG-20 can check your position by backward bearing. - Spot two distant identifiable landmarks (mountains, mountain A light- houses, forts and buildings) of your current position, such as the mountain A and B.
  • Page 33 11.13 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass II To Check the Track Course Correct - If you are hiking on a track, the XG-20 can keep your track course correct. point E (finish point) 3120 m - For example, the correct track is from point A to point D as it is mentioned on the map on the left.
  • Page 34 12.0 Low Battery Indication & Auto-Light Indication Low Battery Indication - If the battery low indicator is appeared on the display, it means that the capacity of the battery is low. It is recommended to replace the battery with a new one (CR-2032).

  • Page 35: Specifications

    13.0 Specifications Current Time Mode Countdown Timer Time System: Resolution: - AM, PM, Hour, minute, second, and display - 1 second resolution with bar graph animation at the rate of 1 second Range: - 12-hour or 24-hour format - 99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds Calendar: Operation Mode: - Month, date and day of week display...
  • Page 36 13.0 Specifications Compass Mode Resolution: - 1 display (digital) - 1 of 60 pointers (graphical) - 16 compass points Display Range: - 0 to 359 (digital) - 1 to 60 pointers (graphical) Others: - Digital bearing reading Lock - Digital backward bearing Back Light Back Light Type: - Electro-Luminescent (EL) back light...
  • Page 37 WARRANTY INFORMATION La Crosse Technology, Ltd provides a 1-year limited warranty on this product against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This limited warranty begins on the original date of purchase, is valid only on products purchased and used in North America and only to the original purchaser of this product.
  • Page 38 Your La Crosse Technology, Ltd warranty covers all defects in material and workmanship with the following specified exceptions: (1) damage caused by accident, unreasonable use or neglect (including the lack of reasonable and necessary maintenance); (2) damage occurring during shipment (claims must be presented to the carrier); (3) damage to, or deterioration of, any accessory or decorative surface;...
  • Page 39 For warranty work, technical support, or information contact: La Crosse Technology, Ltd 190 Main Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Phone: 507.895.7095 Fax: 507.895.2820 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (warranty work) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information on other products) web: www.lacrossetechnology.com All rights reserved. This handbook must not be reproduced in any form, even in excerpts, or duplicated or processed using electronic, mechanical or chemical procedures without written permission of the publisher.
  • Page 40 XG-20...
  • Page 41 XG-20. XG-20 a encore d'autres fonctions: heure XG-20 est un instrument de précision de haute XG-20. XG-20 avec un XG-20 dans un endroit sec.
  • Page 59 XG-20: XG-20 XG-20...
  • Page 61 XG-20 indique le pôle nord magnétique. Par contre, XG-20 dispose d'une possibilité de réglage spéciale.
  • Page 62 XG-20 peut équilibrer le nombre de direction de marche automatiquement par un calibrage, aussi bien pur une déviation de mesure ouest (+ve) que pour une déviation...
  • Page 64 XG-20 pour la première fois...
  • Page 65 XG-20...
  • Page 66 XG-20 dispose de deux possibilités.
  • Page 68 XG-20 XG-20 au bras pendant le mesurage,...
  • Page 69 XG-20...
  • Page 70 XG-20 dispose d'une fonction...
  • Page 71 XG-20,...
  • Page 72 XG-20.
  • Page 76 GARANTIE Ce produit est garanti pendant un an par La Crosse Technology. Contacter sans délai La Crosse Technology en cas de défaut couvert par cette garantie. Avant d’envoyer l’unité pour réparations, contacter La Crosse Technology. Le produit sera réparé ou remplacé par un modèle identique ou similaire. Cette garantie ne couvre pas les défauts résultant d’un usage incorrect, réparations non autorisées, piles défectueuses ou de l’impossibilité...
  • Page 77 Pour toute réparation dans le cadre de la garantie, soutien technique ou information, contacter: La Crosse Technology 190 Main Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Tél.: 507.895.7095 Fax: 507.895.2820 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (travaux sous garanti) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (information sur les autres produits) Toile: www.lacrossetechnology.com Tous droits réservés.
  • Page 78 XG-20 Manuale Dlistruzioni...
  • Page 79 su XG-20! XG-20 posee, por supuesto, también otras XG-20 es un instrumento de precisión de alta XG-20. XG-20 con un paño XG-20 en un lugar seco.
  • Page 97 del XG-20: el XG-20 el XG-20...
  • Page 102 el XG-20...
  • Page 103 el XG-20 sobre una superficie plana que...
  • Page 104 EI XG-20 cuenta con ambas posibilidades.
  • Page 106 el XG-20 sobre el XG-20 durante la medición en el brazo,...
  • Page 107 El XG-20 cuenta una función que señala la marcación...
  • Page 108 el XG-20 dispone de una...
  • Page 109 el XG-20 puede verificar su posición mediante...
  • Page 110 el XG-20.
  • Page 114 INFORMACION DE LA GARANTIA La Crosse Technology le otorga un (1) año de garantía para este producto. Contacte inmediatamente a La Crosse Technology al descubrir cualquier defecto que este cubierto por esta garantía. Antes de enviar la unidad para que se le hagan las reparaciones, contacte primero a La Crosse Technology.
  • Page 115 Para el uso/trabajos de la garantía, asistencia técnica, o contactos de información La Crosse Technology 190 Main Street La Crescent, MN 55947 Teléfono: 507.895.7095 Facsí mil: 507.895.2820 e-mail: support@lacrossetechnology.com (trabajo de la garantía) sales@lacrossetechnology.com (Información sobre otros productos) Página en la red: www.lacrossetechnology.com Todos los derechos reservados.

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