Declaration of Conformity
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...ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN... Equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No.68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Issued: ...
...ASTRO 220 + DC-30 The undersigned does hereby declare that the equipment complies to 40GHz frequency range EN 301 489-2 Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio Spectrum Matters: Electromagnetic Compatibility; Radio equipment to be used in the 1GHz to the above Directives Paul Morrow Quality Manager GARMIN... Equipment Manufactured by: Manufacture's Address: Authorised Representative: Type of Equipment: Model Number(s): GARMIN International & 1200 E. 151st Street Olathe, Kansas 66062 U.S.A GARMIN Corporation No.68, Jangshu 2nd Rd., Shijr, Taipei County, TAIWAN, R.O.C. Issued: ...
Owner's Manual
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... the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual at www.my.garmin.com. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or...
... the display backlight (page 4). • To extend the DC 30 battery life, turn the unit off when you are not using your Astro 220. Keep the original sales receipt, or a photocopy, in a safe place. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual at www.my.garmin.com. Introduction Contact Garmin Contact Garmin if you by phone: (913) 397-8200 or...
Owner's Manual
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Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the...
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction i Tips and Shortcuts i Product Registration i Contact Garmin i myGarmin i DC 30 Battery Warnings iv Getting Started 1 Unit Overview 1 Installing the Batteries in the Astro 220 2 Using the Astro 220 Keypad Functions 3 Turning the Astro 220 On 4 Charging the DC 30 4 Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals 5 Calibrating the Astro 220 Compass 6 Operating the Astro 220 6 Manual Conventions 7 On-Screen Messages 7 Dog Tracking 8 Communicating with the...
Owner's Manual
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... from the vehicle or store it . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may attempt to chew on a hot day. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to assist in an unattended...
... from the vehicle or store it . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual To purchase a replacement battery, see your Garmin dealer or the Garmin Web site (www.garmin.com). • Do not leave the DC 30 where a dog may attempt to chew on a hot day. Alaska law prohibits guides from using GPS devices to assist in an unattended...
Owner's Manual
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Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Unit Overview Power key LCD screen Keypad Getting Started Getting Started Belt clip button attachment Wrist strap attachment slot Battery compartment locking D-ring Battery compartment cover and access to the microSD™ card tray VHF antenna GPS antenna USB port (under weather cap) Battery charging port DC 30 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual
Owner's Manual
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... change the display colors and backlight timeout. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. To charge the DC 30: 1. See page 45 to adjust the brightness levels. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page...
... change the display colors and backlight timeout. Charging the DC 30 Fully charge the DC 30 before using it on , the Garmin Logo appears, followed by a prompt. To charge the DC 30: 1. See page 45 to adjust the brightness levels. Getting Started Turning the Astro 220 On To turn the Astro 220 on , a message appears followed by the Dog Tracker page...
Owner's Manual
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... the DC 30, until the blue LED on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The bars on and off . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the DC 30 double...
... the DC 30, until the blue LED on Getting Started Acquiring GPS Satellite Signals Before the Astro 220 can take a few minutes. The bars on and off . Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Note: The DC 30 does not transmit its location to an open area, away from tall buildings and trees. 2. Turn the Astro 220 and DC 30 on the DC 30 double...
Owner's Manual
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... the Status Bar The status bar at the top of items on the channel it is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. For example, if you can revert to the factory settings by an external source... of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is powered by selecting ...
... the Status Bar The status bar at the top of items on the channel it is receiving. Getting Started • -indicates the remaining battery power. • -appears when the Astro 220 is completed. For example, if you can revert to the factory settings by an external source... of acquired satellite signals. • -blinks when the unit detects a signal (for example, a DC 30) on the screen using the Rocker, and press the ENTER key after each Astro 220 page provides status information. Messages also indicate temporary conditions, such as the process is powered by selecting ...
Owner's Manual
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If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220 at the factory. When communicating with the Astro 220. The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to... to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the dog. The dog name is listed in the Name field. To view communication status with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. Note: The DC 30 does not ...
If you are using a DC 30 that was packaged with your Astro 220 System was linked with the Astro 220 at the factory. When communicating with the Astro 220. The Astro 220 can keep track of dogs. Press ENTER to the dog Dog Tracker Page To view details about a selected dog: 1. Use the Rocker to... to the Astro 220, and the Astro 220 will not indicate the location of the dog. The dog name is listed in the Name field. To view communication status with the DC 30 The DC 30 that you , and the status of the DC 30, until both units have acquired satellite signals. Note: The DC 30 does not ...
Owner's Manual
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... the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength...
... the Dog The Astro 220 assigns a name such as Dog or Dog 1 to every Dog Unit (DC 30) linked to it. Use the Rocker and ENTER to spell the name of the dog: 1. Dog status fields Dog name field Position update rate and dog DC 30 battery communication capacity ID number (page 13) DC 30 communication DC 30 GPS signal strength...
Owner's Manual
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...to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from the Astro 220, and the status of the dog from the DC 30 to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log... for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a...
...to a dog to avoid conflicting signals and/or the rate of reporting (5, 10, or 30 seconds). • Transfer Dog Unit Track-transfers detailed tracks from the Astro 220, and the status of the dog from the DC 30 to a computer (page 60). • Delete Dog Unit Track-deletes the track log... for ten seconds. • Change Comm. Tracking a Dog Attach the DC 30 with the collar to your compass (page 6) and hold the Astro 220 level. To ensure maximum compass accuracy, calibrate your dog's neck with the VHF antenna (page 1) pointing up. Tracking a...
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...is most accurate when you are tracking is identified and the dog pointer indicates its direction from you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its movements • Your location ... circle Your position is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is in the direction you are facing.
...is most accurate when you are tracking is identified and the dog pointer indicates its direction from you are holding the Astro 220 level and the dog is farther than that the Astro 220 cannot determine the location of the dog, its name, and a track showing its movements • Your location ... circle Your position is indicated by the position pointer Sitting Running On point Treed Unknown The Unknown status symbol [?], indicates that the DC 30 has not acquired a satellite signal and that distance, a NEAR message appears, and the dog pointer is in the direction you are facing.
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Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to...setup wizard and in the Big Numbers mode. It then opens a setup wizard to scroll through the process of another dog. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to a dog. If necessary, you can link them to open the Dog Tracker page Options menu...
Adding Dogs to the Dog List If you purchase additional DC 30 units, you should allow the Astro 220 to select and confirm options. On the Dog Tracker page, press MENU > Dog List > > ENTER to the Astro 220 using the setup wizard in the Dog List. When possible, you can manually assign a new ID number to...setup wizard and in the Big Numbers mode. It then opens a setup wizard to scroll through the process of another dog. To link, the Astro 220 must know the DC 30 ID number. 12 To add a new dog to a dog. If necessary, you can link them to open the Dog Tracker page Options menu...
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... page, press MENU > Change Comm. To assign a new ID number to communicate. Complete the setup wizard instructions. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. •...
... page, press MENU > Change Comm. To assign a new ID number to communicate. Complete the setup wizard instructions. A fully charged DC 30 operates for Successful Tracking • Use a fully charged DC 30. Ensure that the Astro 220 is within a few feet of -sight radio communication. Tips for approximately 17 hours when using 5‑second interval reporting. •...
Owner's Manual
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... for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on the list > ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45...indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on or off: 1. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on . • Backlight ... Dog Info page, move the dog on the list, or remove the dog from the DC 30. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display ...
... for 60 seconds. • GPS Lost Alert-indicates that the dog's DC 30 has lost GPS satellite signals. Dog Alerts Setup To turn Dog Alerts on the list > ENTER. Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual 45...indicates that the dog is not receiving the signals from the list: Select a dog on or off: 1. Settings • Lost Communication Alert-the Astro 220 is on . • Backlight ... Dog Info page, move the dog on the list, or remove the dog from the DC 30. Display Setup To configure the Astro 220 screen settings: Press MENU > MENU > Advanced > Settings > Display. • Display ...
Owner's Manual
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... at high temperatures. D (36 × 43 × 84 mm) Weight: Astro 220: 6.5 oz. (185 g) without collar Display: 1.5 in . DC 30: 4.1 oz. (116 g) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. D (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in . H × 1¼ in. H (38.1 × 55.9 mm), 256...
... at high temperatures. D (36 × 43 × 84 mm) Weight: Astro 220: 6.5 oz. (185 g) without collar Display: 1.5 in . DC 30: 4.1 oz. (116 g) with batteries and antenna and without batteries. GPS Performance Receiver: WAAS enabled Acquisition Times: average, for a stationary receiver with backlighting. D (57 × 159 × 32 mm) DC 30: 1.4 in . H × 1¼ in. H (38.1 × 55.9 mm), 256...
Owner's Manual
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Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's ...from 17 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life: Astro 220: Up to 24 hours (typical use Radio Service) Frequency: 151.82...
Accuracy GPS: < 33 ft. (10 m) 95% DGPS: 10-16 ft. (3-5 m) 95% typical (WAAS accuracy in below-freezing conditions. Radio MURS (Multi-use ). no memory battery required Map Storage: microSD card capacity (a small portion of sight Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's ...from 17 to 9144 m) Interfaces: USB for formatting) Appendix Power Source: Astro 220: Two 1.5 volt AA batteries, vehicle power adapter, USB data cable DC 30: Internal rechargeable lithium-ion battery, vehicle power adapter, AC charger Battery Life: Astro 220: Up to 24 hours (typical use Radio Service) Frequency: 151.82...
Owner's Manual
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... port on your Astro 220. 2. Connect the other cable end to a USB port on the back of your computer. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for optional... accessories, contact your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. When you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port, your Garmin dealer, Garmin...
... port on your Astro 220. 2. Connect the other cable end to a USB port on the back of your computer. Appendix Output power: DC 30: 2 watts Optional Accessories To obtain replacements for Astro 220 accessories and for optional... accessories, contact your computer might prompt you to locate the destination of the drivers for the device. To achieve the best terrain details when hunting, use Garmin U.S. When you initially connect the Astro 220 to a USB port, your Garmin dealer, Garmin...
Owner's Manual
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...DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are detailed enough for using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow the instructions. (If Unit Software is not listed on the Web site, there are no updates.) Transferring Tracks from the Astro 220 to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Connect the Astro 220..., there are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Click Receive from Device from a DC 30 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow...
...DC 30 Software The DC 30 uses your Astro 220 are detailed enough for using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow the instructions. (If Unit Software is not listed on the Web site, there are no updates.) Transferring Tracks from the Astro 220 to www.garmin.com/products/Astro. Connect the Astro 220..., there are no updates.) Note: To avoid data corruption, do not turn the Astro 220 off or the DC 30 off during data transfer. Click Receive from Device from a DC 30 to a computer using WebUpdater or click Download (located under Unit Software) and follow...
Owner's Manual
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... then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. 60 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Click Receive from Device from Device window and click Receive. 9. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Turn the DC 30 on the Astro 220. To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Wait until the track...
... then gently wipe the screen with the moistened cloth. 60 Astro Dog Tracking System Owner's Manual Click Receive from Device from Device window and click Receive. 9. Avoid cleaners that may damage the plastic components. Turn the DC 30 on the Astro 220. To transfer dog unit (DC 30) tracks: 1. Open Garmin MapSource Trip and Waypoint Manager. 2. Wait until the track...
