User Manual
Page 3
... Use 4 Optional Setup Functions 7 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver 8 Turning Power On/Off 9 Turning the Backlight On/Off 9 Adjusting the Contrast 10 Getting a Position Fix 10 Navigational Screens 10 Map Screen 11 Compass Screen 11 ...Large Data Screen 11 Position Screens 12 Road Screen 12 Data Screen 12 Speedometer Screen 12 Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
... Use 4 Optional Setup Functions 7 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver 8 Turning Power On/Off 9 Turning the Backlight On/Off 9 Adjusting the Contrast 10 Getting a Position Fix 10 Navigational Screens 10 Map Screen 11 Compass Screen 11 ...Large Data Screen 11 Position Screens 12 Road Screen 12 Data Screen 12 Speedometer Screen 12 Satellite Status Screen 12 Accessing the Navigation Screens 13 Saving a Waypoint 13 Using GOTO Routes 16 Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver...
User Manual
Page 4
... 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast 20 Turn the Meridian On 20 Turn the Meridian Off 20 Alternate Turn On/Off 20 Using the Display Backlight 21 Adjusting the Display Contrast 21 Selecting NAV Screens...
... 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast 20 Turn the Meridian On 20 Turn the Meridian Off 20 Alternate Turn On/Off 20 Using the Display Backlight 21 Adjusting the Display Contrast 21 Selecting NAV Screens...
User Manual
Page 5
Position Screen 36 GPS Status Messages 37 Selecting the Position Screen 37 Resetting the Trip Odometer 38 Customizing the Data Fields 38 Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation ... a Map Object on the Map 49 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map 49 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint 49 Searching for a Street Address 50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iii
Position Screen 36 GPS Status Messages 37 Selecting the Position Screen 37 Resetting the Trip Odometer 38 Customizing the Data Fields 38 Selecting Coordinate System, Map Datum and Elevation ... a Map Object on the Map 49 Viewing a User Waypoint on the Map 49 Saving a Map Object as a User Waypoint 49 Searching for a Street Address 50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iii
User Manual
Page 6
... Profile 57 Track History Description 58 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description 58 Route Vertical Profile Description 58 Path Check Description 58 Setup ...59 Initializing the Meridian 59 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off 59 Selecting the Coordinate System 60 Selecting a Map Datum 60 Selecting the Elevation Mode 61 Selecting the Time... Power Off Timer 63 Setting the Backlight Timer 63 Turning the Beeper On/Off 64 Selecting NMEA Message 64 Selecting the Baud Rate 64 iv Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
... Profile 57 Track History Description 58 Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description 58 Route Vertical Profile Description 58 Path Check Description 58 Setup ...59 Initializing the Meridian 59 Turning the NAV Screens On/Off 59 Selecting the Coordinate System 60 Selecting a Map Datum 60 Selecting the Elevation Mode 61 Selecting the Time... Power Off Timer 63 Setting the Backlight Timer 63 Turning the Beeper On/Off 64 Selecting NMEA Message 64 Selecting the Baud Rate 64 iv Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
User Manual
Page 7
... from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode 70 Turning the Simulator Off 70 Using the Card Utilities 71 Save Waypoints and ...Routes to Factory Defaults 66 Clearing All Memory in the Meridian 66 Sun/Moon Display 67 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Date 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Position 67 Fish/...
... from Memory Card 72 Deleting Files from Memory Card 72 Testing the Memory Card 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode 70 Turning the Simulator Off 70 Using the Card Utilities 71 Save Waypoints and ...Routes to Factory Defaults 66 Clearing All Memory in the Meridian 66 Sun/Moon Display 67 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Date 67 Changing the Sun/Moon Position 67 Fish/...
User Manual
Page 8
About Screen 73 Help Screen 73 Frequently Asked Questions General 74 Waypoints/Database 75 Navigation Screens 76 Routes 76 Alarms 77 Output Data 77 Appendix Troubleshooting 78 Waypoint Icons 79 Contacting Magellan 80 Updating Your Meridian 81 Specifications 82 Accessories 83 MapSend® Streets 84 Using MapSend 85 Installing Memory Card 88 Connecting to External Devices 89 WAAS 91 Glossary 92 vi Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
About Screen 73 Help Screen 73 Frequently Asked Questions General 74 Waypoints/Database 75 Navigation Screens 76 Routes 76 Alarms 77 Output Data 77 Appendix Troubleshooting 78 Waypoint Icons 79 Contacting Magellan 80 Updating Your Meridian 81 Specifications 82 Accessories 83 MapSend® Streets 84 Using MapSend 85 Installing Memory Card 88 Connecting to External Devices 89 WAAS 91 Glossary 92 vi Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
User Manual
Page 9
... since introducing the world's first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. This User Manual is a registered trademark name of Thales Navigation. Setting Up the Meridian: This chapter will show you . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Each of these chapters will enable you to use the...
... since introducing the world's first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989. This User Manual is a registered trademark name of Thales Navigation. Setting Up the Meridian: This chapter will show you . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Introduction, Setting Up the Meridian, Basic Operation, Reference Guide, Frequently Asked Questions, and Appendix. Each of these chapters will enable you to use the...
User Manual
Page 10
... important thing to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and easily find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Reference Guide: Here you will probably not find many of their questions answered here. Experienced GPS users will find the feature you are looking for all users. This chapter is provided explaining some of...
... important thing to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and easily find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Reference Guide: Here you will probably not find many of their questions answered here. Experienced GPS users will find the feature you are looking for all users. This chapter is provided explaining some of...
User Manual
Page 11
... or routes you can expect to get up the Meridian is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is not stored... buttons fully to the right. Failure to do I have created are installed from the receiver. Verify that are stored in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on the cover fully to...
... or routes you can expect to get up the Meridian is a simple two-step process: installing the batteries and initializing the Meridian. Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is not stored... buttons fully to the right. Failure to do I have created are installed from the receiver. Verify that are stored in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on the cover fully to...
User Manual
Page 12
...could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that position the next time it is to provide the Meridian with your approximate location allowing the Meridian to begin to select what satellites are overhead or you can either start -up the receiver for computing its initial ...If the Meridian is used to the Warning Page. This may seem a little confusing at first as why does a device that will give it with a general knowledge of this information, the Meridian can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The purpose ...
...could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that position the next time it is to provide the Meridian with your approximate location allowing the Meridian to begin to select what satellites are overhead or you can either start -up the receiver for computing its initial ...If the Meridian is used to the Warning Page. This may seem a little confusing at first as why does a device that will give it with a general knowledge of this information, the Meridian can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The purpose ...
User Manual
Page 13
... be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will shut off. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 Step 2: Select Language Use the Up/Down arrows to move the highlight to the... language that the receiver needs to be initialized. If you want the screens to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER...
... be displayed for 10 seconds and if the ENTER key has not been pressed, the Meridian will shut off. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to be displayed in. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 Step 2: Select Language Use the Up/Down arrows to move the highlight to the... language that the receiver needs to be initialized. If you want the screens to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER...
User Manual
Page 14
... to speed up the process of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Pressing up or down. When the time is the date. The following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. The last piece of ...All the information that you set the AM/PM indicator. Press [ENTER]. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. The cursor appears in the Meridian, you to enter the values. When entering data in the time field, waiting for you sometimes need to use the arrow keys to input your...
... to speed up the process of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Pressing up or down. When the time is the date. The following diagram explains how the arrow keys are used. The last piece of ...All the information that you set the AM/PM indicator. Press [ENTER]. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. The cursor appears in the Meridian, you to enter the values. When entering data in the time field, waiting for you sometimes need to use the arrow keys to input your...
User Manual
Page 15
... the Up/ Down arrows to highlight "Contrast" and press [ENTER]. Use the Up/Down Arrows to the last screen viewed. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 When you may want and press [ENTER]. To change the contrast to highlight the unit of measure that provides the best display... The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. You can begin using all of the Meridian as a navigation tool. The next chapter will use of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the ...
... the Up/ Down arrows to highlight "Contrast" and press [ENTER]. Use the Up/Down Arrows to the last screen viewed. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 When you may want and press [ENTER]. To change the contrast to highlight the unit of measure that provides the best display... The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. You can begin using all of the Meridian as a navigation tool. The next chapter will use of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the ...
User Manual
Page 16
... provides access to any waypoint stored in reverse order. PWR- NAV - Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Don't worry. Also used to use the Meridian. For many of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. With all of you need to know to MARK a position. 8 OUT - Accesses the various navigation screens.
... provides access to any waypoint stored in reverse order. PWR- NAV - Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Don't worry. Also used to use the Meridian. For many of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. With all of you need to know to MARK a position. 8 OUT - Accesses the various navigation screens.
User Manual
Page 17
...delay for the backlight in the Meridian. Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button again will cancel the power down sequence. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Pressing ESC will turn the backlight off the Meridian immediately. To prevent accidently turning ...the backlight on and leaving it on the batteries in Setup. Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. If the last navigation...
...delay for the backlight in the Meridian. Turning the Meridian Off PWR Pressing the POWER button again will cancel the power down sequence. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9 Pressing ESC will turn the backlight off the Meridian immediately. To prevent accidently turning ...the backlight on and leaving it on the batteries in Setup. Tuning the Meridian On PWR ENTER You have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. If the last navigation...
User Manual
Page 18
... on the different screens can be blocked and the receiver may differ slightly depending upon which enables you to view how well the Meridian is designed to fit comfortably in the next section). The Meridian has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen...foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be described briefly here. This allows the Meridian to adjust the contrast. If the view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use left/right arrows to choose from all satellites currently available. from any screen MENU ...
... on the different screens can be blocked and the receiver may differ slightly depending upon which enables you to view how well the Meridian is designed to fit comfortably in the next section). The Meridian has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen, Large Data screen...foliage or other obstructions, the satellite signals can be described briefly here. This allows the Meridian to adjust the contrast. If the view of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use left/right arrows to choose from all satellites currently available. from any screen MENU ...
User Manual
Page 19
...reception. Compass Screen. The Large Data screen is the information for when you are navigating. If you are provided with ease. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your Meridian mounted on the map. In the position mode, your present position is a handy...your heading in the center of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on the keypad. It is totally customizable to display the information that can be moved with the arrow keys. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 In the Cursor Mode, you have at your heading. A crosshair appears...
...reception. Compass Screen. The Large Data screen is the information for when you are navigating. If you are provided with ease. The lower portion of the Compass screen not only displays your Meridian mounted on the map. In the position mode, your present position is a handy...your heading in the center of the sun, moon and your destination (if navigating on the keypad. It is totally customizable to display the information that can be moved with the arrow keys. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 11 In the Cursor Mode, you have at your heading. A crosshair appears...
User Manual
Page 20
...Waypoint and destination icons will record the distance travelled since the last time the odometer was reset. Position Screens. Additionally, current navigation information is an indication of the screen contains a trip odometer that you need . The Speedometer screen displays your present position ...the screen. The bottom of the battery life remaining. Road Screen. Above the road is the same as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The bar graph shows you with a graphical display of the basic position, time and satellite information. Satellite Status Screen. ...
...Waypoint and destination icons will record the distance travelled since the last time the odometer was reset. Position Screens. Additionally, current navigation information is an indication of the screen contains a trip odometer that you need . The Speedometer screen displays your present position ...the screen. The bottom of the battery life remaining. Road Screen. Above the road is the same as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The bar graph shows you with a graphical display of the basic position, time and satellite information. Satellite Status Screen. ...
User Manual
Page 21
...most common are viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will be used to step through the various navigation screens. This will take you to the previous NAV screen. The Meridian has a number of ways to perform this is defined as a route from your present position using the ..."Marking." The NAV key and the ESC key are made to marking a waypoint, that simply means to save a position on the globe that is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 So when references are used to create routes or as a Waypoint From any screen, press and hold [GOTO] for 2 seconds and the Mark...
...most common are viewing one of the NAV screens, pressing NAV will be used to step through the various navigation screens. This will take you to the previous NAV screen. The Meridian has a number of ways to perform this is defined as a route from your present position using the ..."Marking." The NAV key and the ESC key are made to marking a waypoint, that simply means to save a position on the globe that is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13 So when references are used to create routes or as a Waypoint From any screen, press and hold [GOTO] for 2 seconds and the Mark...
User Manual
Page 22
... space, erasing the last character entered. To do this case the Name field. With the Name field highlighted, press [ENTER]. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use the arrow keypad to move from a list of waypoints named WPT001, WPT002, etc. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are...
... space, erasing the last character entered. To do this case the Name field. With the Name field highlighted, press [ENTER]. Clears the entire name. 14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Use the arrow keypad to move from a list of waypoints named WPT001, WPT002, etc. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are...