User manual LA CROSS TECHNOLOGY XG-20

[. . . ] XG-20 Instruction Manual 1. 0 Introduction Thanks for your purchase of the XG-20. Your XG-20 features electronic sensors that measures the compass directions. Your XG-20 provides directions to you at the time while you are hiking, climbing and doing other outdoor activities. Your XG-20 also includes normal time, daily alarm, countdown timer, dual time and chronograph. [. . . ] - If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the setting display will return to Dual Time Mode. Dual Time Setting Sequence 19 11. 0 Compass Mode - The Precautions Precautions when Using XG-20 - Keep your XG-20 away from magnets or appliances which may contain magnetic objects such as mobile phones, speakers, motors and etc. - The XG-20, like most magnetic compass, points to the magnetic North which is slightly different from the true North. Check the 'What is Magnetic Declination' section for more detail. - Perform the compass calibration in the following conditions: : 1) when the XG-20 is used the first time, 2) when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing, 3) the battery has been replaced, or 4) when using the compass in a location different from the place in which the compass had been calibrated. - To achieve an accurate result, you should avoid measuring a direction in the following conditions: 1) the watch is close to magnetic/metal objects, 2) the watch is close to electrical appliances, or 3) the watch is inside a moving object or a ferro-concrete building. bezel The features of the HiTrax Scout which relat to the Compass Mode 20 11. 1 Compass Mode - Compass Mode Compass Mode - In the Compass Mode, the 1st row of the display shows the bearing (compass points) of the direction which the watch's pointer is pointing. - The 2nd row of the display shows the bearing (digital) of the direction which the watch's pointer is pointing. - The 3nd row of the display shows the current time: hour, minute and second. - The indicators around the display show the direction of magnetic North. -The Compass Mode will change to the standby mode after 1 minute. - In the standby mode, press any button except [Light] button once to return to the Compass Mode. bearing direction (compass points) magnetic north indicator bearing direction (digital) current time Compass Mode 21 11. 2 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination What is Magnetic Declination - The Magnetic North Pole is slightly different from the True North Pole. The XG-20, like most magnetic compasses, points to the Magnetic North Pole. On the contrary, everything measured from a map is related to the True North Pole. - The angular difference between Magnetic North Pole and True North Pole is called magnetic declination. Its amount (degrees and minutes) and direction (easterly and westerly) depend on where you are. - For serious compass user or users who intends to perform accurate navigation, the compass must be adjusted to compensate for magnetic declination. - XG-20 also includes a compensation setting for Magnetic Declination. Check 'Calibrating the Compass' section for more details on the setting. Magnetic Declination Information - Most topographic maps show magnetic north pole and or the magnetic declination information. - This manual includes the magnetic declination for some major cities. Check the 'Magnetic Declination at Major Cities' section for more detail. - For those cities whose names are not included in the list, you may like to refer to the online magnetic declination information at: 1. http://www. geolab. nrcan. gc. ca/geomag/e_cgrf. html 2. http://www. ngdc. noaa. gov/cgi-bin/seg/gmag/fldsnth1. pl - Use an atlas to find your latitude and longitude before you use the links above. Magnetic North True North Magnetic Declination Magnetic Declination Magnetic Declination 22 11. 3 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination Compensation magnetic declination 238 W magnetic north object B true north 08 true bearing 3008 magnetic bearing 3238 point A Compensate the Bearing at a place with Westerly (W) Magnetic Declination true north 08 magnetic declination 228 E magnetic north object B Magnetic Declination Compensation - Compensate an object's bearing by subtract westerly (W) magnetic declination or add easterly (E) magnetic declination with the magnetic bearing. Example 1 - 238 Westerly magnetic declination and the compass needle points 3238. [. . . ] To receive warranty service, the purchaser must contact La Crosse Technology, Ltd for problem determination and service procedures. Warranty service can only be performed by a La Crosse Technology, Ltd authorized service center. The original dated bill of sale must be presented upon request as proof of purchase to La Crosse Technology, Ltd or La Crosse Technology, Ltd's authorized service center. La Crosse Technology, Ltd will repair or replace this product, at our option and at no charge as stipulated herein, with new or reconditioned parts or products if found to be defective during the limited warranty period specified above. [. . . ]