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... included in this manual apply to the Meridian GPS. The Meridian Platinum includes all of the Meridian Gold along with its built-in five configurations: Meridian GPS,. Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, Meridian Platinum and Meridian Color. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. User Manual Meridian® Series of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. All five...
... included in this manual apply to the Meridian GPS. The Meridian Platinum includes all of the Meridian Gold along with its built-in five configurations: Meridian GPS,. Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, Meridian Platinum and Meridian Color. Additionally Meridian Marine and Meridian Color include marine data with a 3-axis electronic compass and barometer. User Manual Meridian® Series of the Magellan® MapSend® software products. All five...
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... not try and change in accordance with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in this license. Never rely solely on the Meridian while driving. the use , copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in the normal operation of non-Magellan cables and antennas may not use of the...
... not try and change in accordance with Thales Navigation GPS products (the "SOFTWARE") in this license. Never rely solely on the Meridian while driving. the use , copy, modify, reverse engineer or transfer this SOFTWARE except as expressly provided in the normal operation of non-Magellan cables and antennas may not use of the...
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THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales Navigation global positioning system 3.PURCHASER'SDUTIES (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are excluded from the date of the recommended. provide service free-of-charge if the sales receipt is ...of To obtain service, the purchaser must return the product postpaid with a copy of the original sales receipt, purchaser's Thales Navigation warrants their GPS receivers return address and the RMA number clearly and hardware accessories to be free of defects printed on implied warranty or how long an 2. ...
THALES NAVIGATION MAGELLAN PRODUCTS LIMITED WARRANTY All Thales Navigation global positioning system 3.PURCHASER'SDUTIES (GPS) receivers are navigation aids, and are excluded from the date of the recommended. provide service free-of-charge if the sales receipt is ...of To obtain service, the purchaser must return the product postpaid with a copy of the original sales receipt, purchaser's Thales Navigation warrants their GPS receivers return address and the RMA number clearly and hardware accessories to be free of defects printed on implied warranty or how long an 2. ...
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... obtain position, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY velocity and time information. THIS to changes in the GPS. (Note: Thales NavigationGPSreceiversuseGPSor THISWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICRIGHTS. Government and LIMITATIONSCONTAINEDINTHISWARRANTY GLONASS is FROMLOCALITYTOLOCALITYANDCERTAIN operated by the laws cause inaccuracies which...Convention on Contracts for the International limited to you. (8) that may not apply to changes in the GPS or Sale of any change in the position, health or WARRANTYSETSFORTHALLOFTHALES geometry of California, without reference to ...
... obtain position, YOU MAY HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY velocity and time information. THIS to changes in the GPS. (Note: Thales NavigationGPSreceiversuseGPSor THISWARRANTYGIVESYOUSPECIFICRIGHTS. Government and LIMITATIONSCONTAINEDINTHISWARRANTY GLONASS is FROMLOCALITYTOLOCALITYANDCERTAIN operated by the laws cause inaccuracies which...Convention on Contracts for the International limited to you. (8) that may not apply to changes in the GPS or Sale of any change in the position, health or WARRANTYSETSFORTHALLOFTHALES geometry of California, without reference to ...
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... the Batteries 3 Initialization for First Time 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 ... 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 i
... the Batteries 3 Initialization for First Time 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 ... 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 i
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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 22 Returning to Last Viewed ... Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 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 22 Returning to Last Viewed ... Mode 32 Auto vs. Auto Detailed 33 Compass Screen 34 Customizing the Data Fields 35 Large Data Screen 35 Customizing the Data Fields 36 ii Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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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
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... 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
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... 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... All Routes 66 Resetting Meridian to Memory Card 71 Save Track ...71 Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card 71 Loading Track 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
... 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... All Routes 66 Resetting Meridian to Memory Card 71 Save Track ...71 Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card 71 Loading Track 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
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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
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..., hunter, or any of these chapters will last you for years to come to prepare the Meridian for using a GOTO. If any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all of the items listed...
..., hunter, or any of these chapters will last you for years to come to prepare the Meridian for using a GOTO. If any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 1 Since that time Magellan has continued to equip the outdoorsman and consumer markets with navigational receivers, all of the items listed...
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...the manual as provide the experienced users with the size of the more basic questions that you may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The most important thing to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by -step instructions for all users. ... aimed at answering some of their questions answered here. Experienced GPS users will find many of the terms and abbreviations found in the Meridian and this chapter but new GPS users may have about connecting your Meridian to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and...
...the manual as provide the experienced users with the size of the more basic questions that you may find step-by mail. 2 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver The most important thing to us through our web site (www.magellangps.com) or by -step instructions for all users. ... aimed at answering some of their questions answered here. Experienced GPS users will find many of the terms and abbreviations found in the Meridian and this chapter but new GPS users may have about connecting your Meridian to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can quickly and...
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... position and time data is locked in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Failure to replace the batteries? Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . Using the backlight will be held in place. Any waypoints or routes you... can expect to the right. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is not stored in permanent memory. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on ...
... position and time data is locked in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Failure to replace the batteries? Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3 Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off . Using the backlight will be held in place. Any waypoints or routes you... can expect to the right. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that the cover is not stored in permanent memory. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on ...
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...satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of the sky) it can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Thus, it will begin computing the initial position, known as to compute its approximate location. The purpose of this information, the...has in memory to select what satellites are overhead or you want the Meridian to self-initialize. The Meridian uses information from 3 to 8 minutes to its location. This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that will give it the best information for first time use and...
...satellite data (i.e., have a clear view of the sky) it can skip the initialization process by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Thus, it will begin computing the initial position, known as to compute its approximate location. The purpose of this information, the...has in memory to select what satellites are overhead or you want the Meridian to self-initialize. The Meridian uses information from 3 to 8 minutes to its location. This could take anywhere from the GPS satellites that will give it the best information for first time use and...
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... Up/Down arrows to move the highlight to the language that the receiver needs to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to highlight your area. This screen will be displayed for 10...
... Up/Down arrows to move the highlight to the language that the receiver needs to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 5 With the desire language highlighted, press [ENTER]. The Meridian displays a message box indicating that you understand and agree to highlight your area. This screen will be displayed for 10...
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... time using the arrow keys. The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to enter the values. Be sure that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Pressing... block left or right Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Set your local time. When entering data in : Enter Local Time. Step 5: Enter the...
... time using the arrow keys. The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to enter the values. Be sure that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of information needed is correct, press [ENTER]. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Pressing... block left or right Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up arrow results in the Meridian, you set the AM/PM indicator. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Set your local time. When entering data in : Enter Local Time. Step 5: Enter the...
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...This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Contrast. To set up prior to highlight the unit of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. Use the Up/ Down arrows to the last screen viewed....the contrast to change the Nav Units of the four bars displayed below the slider bar. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Step 6: Compute First Fix The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. Once the first position fix has been computed you...
...This completes the set the contrast, press [MENU]. Contrast. To set up prior to highlight the unit of the functions found in your Meridian GPS receiver Optional Setup Functions There are satisfied with the contrast, press [ESC]. Use the Up/ Down arrows to the last screen viewed....the contrast to change the Nav Units of the four bars displayed below the slider bar. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7 Step 6: Compute First Fix The Satellite Status screen is displayed and the Meridian begins acquiring the data from the satellites. Once the first position fix has been computed you...
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They will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. Quadrifilar Antenna IN - This key is used to MARK a position. 8 OUT - Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data entries or menu selections. Turns the Meridian on /off . PWR- Zooms in the display of...discussed here in memory. Also used to turn the display backlight on /off . For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Don't worry. Zooms out the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom out one level, press and hold to...
They will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. Quadrifilar Antenna IN - This key is used to MARK a position. 8 OUT - Also scrolls through the zoom levels.) ENTER Confirms data entries or menu selections. Turns the Meridian on /off . PWR- Zooms in the display of...discussed here in memory. Also used to turn the display backlight on /off . For many of you need to know to use the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver Don't worry. Zooms out the display of the Map screen. (Press once to zoom out one level, press and hold to...
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... was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be displayed. The display backlight can change the time delay for the backlight in the Meridian. You can be used. After accepting the warning information, the last navigation screen you were viewing will be set to press ENTER accepting the warning... there have 10 seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off . To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the Meridian will turn off The backlight causes severe drain on in this instance. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9
... was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be displayed. The display backlight can change the time delay for the backlight in the Meridian. You can be used. After accepting the warning information, the last navigation screen you were viewing will be set to press ENTER accepting the warning... there have 10 seconds to one of three levels (low, high or off . To prevent accidently turning the backlight on and leaving it on, the Meridian will turn off The backlight causes severe drain on in this instance. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9
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... 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 palm of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver ENTER Because the Meridian attains information it was accessed from. There is poor due to adjust the contrast. If the...
... 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 palm of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver ENTER Because the Meridian attains information it was accessed from. There is poor due to adjust the contrast. If the...