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PNI V550 Operation Manual

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V550
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DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS

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  • Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL V550 V600 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS...
  • Page 2 Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Step 2– Mounting The Compass....................7 Mounting Guidelines......................7 Mounting The Compass......................7 Step 3 – Calibrating The Compass.....................9 When To Calibrate........................9 Calibration Guidelines......................9 Calibrating Model V550......................9 Calibrating Model V600......................10 Car Mode Calibration (V600 Only)..................11 Hand Mode Calibration (V600 Only).................. 11...
  • Page 4 CONTENTS Setting And Using The Compass Features................Clock Feature........................14 Bearing Point Feature......................15 Trip Timer Feature........................ 16 Alarm Clock Feature......................16 Backlight Information And Programming................18 Backlight Auto Shut-off......................18 Changing The Auto Shut-off Value..................18 Frequently Asked Questions....................19 Service And Replacement......................24 Warranty Information......................

  • Page 5: Congratulations

    CONGRATULATIONS! You have purchased one of the most • Adjustable Holding Bracket: easily sophisticated compasses available for use in mounts to any windshield with heavy-duty a vehicle. This unit incorporates patented suction cups (included). magnetic sensor technology that was • Handheld Mode (Model V600 only): The developed for the United States Military V600 model can also be used as a handheld to give you the most accurate electronic...

  • Page 6: Compass Features

    COMPASS FEATURES batteries are removed or the compass is matically (to clock mode) to save battery mounted elsewhere. power when no magnetic field change is detected for approximately 10 minutes. • Bright Backlight: illuminates the LCD for easy viewing day or night. •...

  • Page 7: Display And Buttons

    DISPLAY AND BUTTONS DISTORTION...
  • Page 8 DISPLAY AND BUTTONS [1] LCD Display: e. Alarm Mode – used to set and view alarm The compass has various LCD display clock settings. modes: [2] ADVANCE Button: a. Compass Heading Mode – displays Used to turn the unit on, to step through the heading information in cardinal points (N, various compass modes, to toggle between NNE, NE, etc.) and numeric digits (325°,...
  • Page 9 (i.e vertical “DISTORTION” on the LCD. Distortion or horizontal position). These messages do occurs when there has been a significant not appear with model V550. change in the surrounding magnetic fields, Important Note: such as when you are driving underneath an When in “off mode”, your compass displays...

  • Page 10: Step 1 - Installing (Replacing) The Batteries

    STEP 1 – INSTALLING (REPLACING) THE BATTERIES The compass uses two “AAA” size batteries. the batteries, wait approximately 1 minute, and then reinsert the batteries. Installing the Batteries: • Every time the batteries are removed or 1. Remove the compass from its bracket. replaced, you must calibrate the compass 2.

  • Page 11: Step 2- Mounting The Compass

    STEP 2 – MOUNTING THE COMPASS CONTENTS Mounting Guidelines: accurate (see illustration next page). • The compass should be mounted on the Mounting the Compass: windshield. 1. Install the suction cups (included) onto • Choose a place on the windshield that the base of the holding bracket by fitting will not obstruct the view of the driver them into their holes.
  • Page 12 STEP 2 – MOUNTING THE COMPASS cups securely take hold (clean surface way as when originally calibrated. of windshield and suction cups, if The V600 model allows the compass to necessary). be used outside the vehicle as a handheld 4. Readjust the angle of the holding bracket, compass in a horizontal position.

  • Page 13: Step 3 - Calibrating The Compass

    The backlight must also be for Model V600 only). “OFF”. • When the compass is used in a different Calibrating compass Model V550: location other than where previously 1. Press the ADVANCE button until the calibrated. compass heading is displayed (Note: If •...

  • Page 14: Calibrating Model V600

    STEP 3 – CALIBRATING THE COMPASS proceed to step 3). 5. Press the ADVANCE button. Calibration is now complete and the compass heading 2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the should be displayed. ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until the “CAL”...

  • Page 15: Car Mode Calibration (V600 Only)

    STEP 3 – CALIBRATING THE COMPASS CONTENTS Car Mode Calibration (V600): 4. Turn your vehicle in 2 circles on a level 1. Press the ADVANCE button until the surface. The size of the circles does not compass heading is displayed. If the matter and they do not need to be perfect “HAnd”...
  • Page 16 STEP 3 – CALIBRATING THE COMPASS Hand Mode Calibration (V600): from “CAr” to “HAnd” mode. After car mode is calibrated you can then 2. Press and hold for 2 seconds both the calibrate hand mode. The first time the ADVANCE and LIGHT buttons until the V600 goes into handheld mode it needs to “CAL”...
  • Page 17 CONTENTS STEP 3 – CALIBRATING THE COMPASS “HAnd” message will also show for approximately 10 seconds, indicating that you are in hand calibration mode. Feature: Pressing the LIGHT button during programming cancels the calibration process without disrupting your previous calibration settings.

  • Page 18: Setting And Using The Compass Features

    SETTING AND USING THE COMPASS FEATURES Clock Feature: 3. Press the ADVANCE button to toggle The compass displays time in either between the 12 and 24 hour formats, standard time format or military time then press the LIGHT button to set the format (12-hour clock format or 24-hour desired hour format.

  • Page 19: Bearing Point Feature

    SETTING AND USING THE COMPASS FEATURES CONTENTS 7. Press the ADVANCE button to change Bearing Point Feature: the flashing second digit of the minutes, The bearing point feature allows the then press the LIGHT button to set the compass to store one heading to be used as desired digit.

  • Page 20: Trip Timer Feature

    SETTING AND USING THE COMPASS FEATURES Trip Timer Feature: 4. To reset timer, press and hold the The compass features a standard timer that ADVANCE button for 4 seconds. counts up in hours, minutes, and seconds. Alarm Clock Feature: It can be started and stopped any number The compass can be used as an alarm clock.
  • Page 21 CONTENTS SETTING AND USING THE COMPASS FEATURES 3. Press the ADVANCE button to change Enabling and Disabling the Alarm: hour. Display will show “ ” or “ ” 1. Press the ADVANCE button until alarm according to what hour is shown. mode is selected.

  • Page 22: Backlight Information And Programming

    BACKLIGHT INFORMATION AND PROGRAMMING The compass uses an electro-luminescent on continuously until the LIGHT button is backlight to illuminate the display, making it pressed again, or when the vehicle is parked visible at night. Pressing the LIGHT button and no magnetic field change is detected turns the backlight on or off.

  • Page 23: Frequently Asked Questions

    How does the compass work? magnetic fields, displaying highly accurate The compass uses a patented magnetic sensor compass readings.Magneto-Inductive sensor technology that was developed by PNI Cor- technology has many advantages over other poration for the U.S. Military. This technol- technologies including better performance,...
  • Page 24 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS and RVs. The V600 can be used outside the What is calibration and why is it necessary? vehicle as a handheld compass. Calibration is the process whereby the compass separates the earth’s magnetic field How do I read the display? from externally generated magnetic fields The compass displays direction in 2 different such as those generated by a vehicle’s steel...
  • Page 25 Can Model V550 be used in a handheld What are the benefits of Car Mode and mode outside of the vehicle? Hand Mode (Model V600 only): Yes.
  • Page 26 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS replaced in its holding bracket. In addition, What is magnetic distortion? the V550 can only be calibrated and held in Many things generate external magnetic a vertical position. fields that can cause a compass to be inaccurate, such as metal and electronics.
  • Page 27 CONTENTS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS displayed, it is usually a sign that there has been a significant change in magnetic fields and recalibration is necessary.

  • Page 28: Service And Replacement

    If you send your return the unit for replacement or repair to original receipt, it cannot be returned. PNI Corporation, please do the following: Proof-of-purchase must show printed date of purchase, model number, and place of 1.
  • Page 29 Once you have acquired a RMA number, pack the unit securely to prevent damage in PNI Corporation transit. If possible, use the original packing 5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A material and box. Be sure to send the entire Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 product.

  • Page 30: Warranty Information

    (1) year accident, or unauthorized repair. warranty. If the product is found by PNI to be defective THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN and you have provided proof of purchase LIEU OF AND PNI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER acceptable to PNI, PNI’s entire liability and...
  • Page 31 WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY including, but not limited to, loss of use, AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR revenue, or profit. In no event shall PNI’s PURPOSE, OR (2) THAT USE OF THE total liability for all claims regarding the PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED product exceed the price paid for the product.
  • Page 32 PNI Corporation www.pnicorp.com 80-0231-0002-RevA Version H1-01...

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