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PNI V6000 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL
V6000
DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL V6000 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS...
  • Page 2 Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary...
  • Page 3 Features sophisticated compasses available for use • Uses patented magnetic sensor technol- in a vehicle. The PNI V6000 is a valuable ogy, same as the built-in compasses in tool for your vehicle, utilizing technology to GM, Ford, and Chrysler vehicles.
  • Page 4 FEATURES • Indicates inside temperature, outside • Photo sensor feature turns the backlight temperature and ICE alert in either on or off depending on the amount of Fahrenheit or Celsius. ambient light. • Declination adjustment allows the unit to • Distortion indicator alerts you when be set to either true or magnetic north.
  • Page 5 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS MANUAL 1. The LCD icons are written in all capital Indicates a warning or important letters with quotes around them. information 2. Buttons used in procedures are presented Indicates optional equipment avail- as button icons. able at additional cost. 3.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Barometer mode ....25 Display and Buttons ....5 Weather forecast display .

  • Page 7: Display And Buttons

    DISPLAY AND BUTTONS Temperature and Numeric Heading Battery Photo Sensor Bearing Point Readout Readout Compartment Declination Icon Compass Rose Altitude, Barometer Buttons Temperature 12-Volt Power and Weather Forecast Readout Sensor Jack AdapterJack BACK FRONT...
  • Page 8 DISPLAY AND BUTTONS The PNI V6000 displays direction of travel in Buttons three different formats: (1) cardinal points, ON/OFF button (2) numeric digits (325°, 330°, etc.), and Press or any other button to turn (3) compass rose. The eight cardinal points...
  • Page 9 DISPLAY AND BUTTONS MENU button ALT.SET button Press to advance through programming Press as a quick reset for altitude. It menu options “ ” (calibration), “ ” resets the altitude from the currently displayed CALIb dECL (declination), “ ” (backlight), “ ”...

  • Page 10: Installation

    Step 1: Installing the battery If the battery is the only power source, whenever the battery is changed or removed, The PNI V6000 uses a CR123 Lithium type the PNI V6000 must be calibrated and all battery, installed according to the diagram previous feature settings must be reset.

  • Page 11: Step 2: Installing The 12-Volt Adapter

    Insert the small end into the you must keep a battery in the PNI jack marked “POWER,” located on the back V6000 at all times to allow the unit to of the compass, and plug the large end into keep memory settings.

  • Page 12: Step 3: Installing The External Temperature Sensor

    It is best to adhere the temperature sensor sensor on a surface that is least conductive The PNI V6000 has a built-in internal to heat -- such as on a rubber or plastic temperature sensor designed to measure...
  • Page 13 “ .” _ _ _ °F outside of the passenger compartment. Do not leave the PNI V6000 in a parked Make sure the mounting surface is free of vehicle that is likely to be exposed to oil and dirt.

  • Page 14: Step 4: Mounting The Unit

    • The accuracy of the PNI V6000 will be push. Make sure the windshield surface diminished by a strong magnetic field, is clean. Once installed, the face of the...

  • Page 15: Windshield Mounting

    HEADER INSTALLATION 2. Do not loosen the screw at the pivot point where the two-piece bracket is assembled (see illustration on page 14). 3. Insert the small plug end of the 12-volt 20° maximum up tilt adapter into the jack marked “POWER”, 20°...
  • Page 16 HEADER INSTALLATION Shaped Compass Holder Pivot point Base Plate with suction cups...
  • Page 17 Do not leave the PNI V6000 in a parked 6. Press the suction cup base firmly against vehicle that is likely to be exposed to the windshield. If necessary, apply a extremely hot or cold temperatures.

  • Page 18: Programming And Operation

    2 flashes continuously. displays inaccurate compass readings. 3. If you intend to operate your PNI V6000 Calibration Guidelines with the temperature tether installed, 1. The PNI V6000 needs to be calibrated (1)
  • Page 19 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Calibrating the unit at least 20 seconds to complete the circle. To begin calibration, press to toggle 3. Press through the programming options until “ ” flashes once, and the unit returns to dONE “ ” and “ ”...

  • Page 20: Declination Mode

    It is web page below to get the declination angle measured in degrees to the east or west of based on your latitude and longitude: true north. The PNI V6000 corrects for dec- http://www.ngdc.noaa.gov/seg/potfld/ ushd.shtml. lination electronically. Correcting for dec-...
  • Page 21 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION To enter a declination angle The 10s position on line 2 starts flashing. Press to toggle through the program- 4. Press ming options until “ ” and “ ” display dECL Display changes from “ ” to “ ”...
  • Page 22 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Continue to press until the correct To select between true or magnetic north: number displays. Note: The proper declination angle must first be stored as indicated in the previous sec- 7. Press tion. To select the 1s digit, which stops flashing. 1.

  • Page 23: Backlight Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Backlight Mode light uses significantly more power than the The PNI V6000 has a programmable back- unit itself, it is recommended that the back- light auto shut-off feature when operating light be turned off when not needed. Alterna- on battery power.

  • Page 24: Photo Sensor Feature

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION 2 and “ ” in line 3. Photo sensor feature The PNI V6000 comes equipped with a photo 2. Press sensor that turns the backlight on or off To advance through the values of 10, 30, 60, depending on the amount of ambient light 180 and 00 seconds respectively.

  • Page 25: Bearing Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Bearing Mode Long method of entering a bearing point Press to toggle through the program- Quick method of entering a bearing point ming options until “ ” and “ ” display bEAr Press until “ ” or the last entered b_ _ _ °...
  • Page 26 PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION 3. Press To view a stored bearing To store selected digit in 100s position Press in normal display mode to toggle and 10s digit flashes. Press until between the various display options until the correct digit displays then press bearing point value appears.

  • Page 27: Barometer Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Barometer mode whether the pressure has increased or The PNI V6000 contains a pressure sensor decreased over the last hour. The unit stores capable of detecting pressure changes caused pressure data continuously, even when off. by weather conditions, altitude changes, and To select between“...

  • Page 28: Weather Forecast Display

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Weather Forecast Display Barometer weather forecast The PNI V6000 provides 3 weather forecasts readings are affected by altitude and (Sun, Cloud, or Rain) based on a 24-hour cabin pressure changes. Please refer to change in in barometric pressure. Therefore,...

  • Page 29: Temperature Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Temperature mode select and exit to normal display mode. If the temperature sensor has not been Do not leave the PNI V6000 in a parked properly installed prior to being vehicle that is likely to be exposed to toggled to “...

  • Page 30: Altitude Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION Altitude mode Press in normal display mode to toggle Press to toggle through the program- between the various display options until the ming options until “ ” and “ ” display “ indicator is on. The altitude on screen.

  • Page 31: Alt.set Mode

    PROGRAMMING AND OPERATION HEADER 3. Press to advance the first flashing Alt.set mode digit. Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions section for altimeter reading. 4. Press to select value. To reset altitude back to the value set in The second digit from the left starts flashing. altitude mode, press to toggle line 3 When all 5 digits have been assigned values,...

  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    HEADER OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A 15-foot hard-wire kit is available for A 30-foot temperature sensor tether is an additional charge by calling our cus- available for an additional charge by tomer service department at (888) calling our customer service department 422-6672 from anywhere in the U.S.A., at (888) 422-6672 from anywhere in the (707) 566-2260, or by e-mail at U.S.A., (707) 566-2260, or by e-mail at...

  • Page 33: Declination Angle Map

    DECLINATION ANGLE MAP HEADER Figure A Declination angles for the United States...

  • Page 34: General Specifications

    HEADER GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS • Battery life: • Altimeter resolution/accuracy: 3,600 hours without backlight, 140 hours 5 ft / ± 75 ft at constant air pressure with constant backlight usage. • Barometer function (mb/inHg): • Operating temperature range (°F/°C): 300 to 1,100mb / 8.90 to 32.40 inHg 14°F to 140°F / -10°C to 60°C •...
  • Page 35 Where can the PNI V6000 be used? in the earth’s field from your vehicle’s mag- The PNI V6000 can be used in any type of netic field. The PNI V6000’s microprocessor vehicle, including cars, trucks, vans, SUVs, electronically subtracts out your vehicle’s mag-...
  • Page 36 HEADER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What does it mean when the degree symbol or has been calibrated, the PNI V6000 will on line 2 is flashing slowly? be accurate. If the degree symbol flashes This indicates magnetic distortion. Many continuously or immediately after calibration,...

  • Page 37: Frequently Asked Questions

    The PNI V6000 predicts the weather based is stationary or is within ±30 feet of the on changes in pressure. In addition to...
  • Page 38 HEADER FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS changes of up to 50 feet, and extreme weather when traveling at highway speeds and set can cause changes of up to 200 feet. your ventilation system to recirculate inside the Alt.set feature as often as possible and no air instead of bringing in outside air if the fan less than once a day to recalibrate altitude and is on.

  • Page 39: Service And Replacement

    Proof-of-purchase must show printed return the unit for replacement or repair to date of purchase, model number, and PNI Corporation, please do the following: place of purchase. There will be a charge 1. Obtain a return merchandise authoriza- for repair/replacement if no proof of...
  • Page 40 Once you have acquired a RMA number, problem to the following address: pack the unit securely to prevent damage PNI Corporation in transit. If possible, use the original 5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A packing material and box. Be sure to send Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 the entire product.

  • Page 41: Warranty

    (1) year from the date of purchase. This that you ship the product to PNI at your warranty does not cover wear and tear due expense. PNI warrants the repaired or...
  • Page 42 POSE, OR (2) THAT USE OF THE PROD- to, loss of use, revenue or profit. In no UCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED AND event shall PNI’s total liability for all claims ERROR FREE. regarding the product exceed the price paid for the product. PNI neither assumes nor...
  • Page 44 PNI Corporation www.pnicorp.com 80-1286-0001 Version G1-01...

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