User Manual Meridian Series of GPS Receivers .
WARNINGS FOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN A VEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE. Please do not try and change any settings on the Meridian while driving. Come to a complete stop or have your passenger make any changes. Taking your eyes off the road is dangerous and can result in an accident in which you or others could be injured.
THALES NAVIGATION LIMITED WARRANTY All Magellan GPS receivers are navigation aids, and are not intended to replace other methods of navigation. Purchaser is advised to perform careful position charting and use good judgment. READ THE USER GUIDE CAREFULLY BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT.
ATTEMPTED BY ANYONE OTHER THAN AN AUTHORIZED MAGELLAN SERVICE CENTER. • MODIFICATIONS TO THE RECEIVER WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED DUE TO ANY CHANGE IN THE GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS). (Note: All Magellan GPS receivers use GPS to obtain position, velocity and time information. GPS is operated by the U.S. Government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. Certain conditions can cause inaccuracies which could require modifications to the receiver.
Introduction About This User Manual ......................................................................... 1 Setting Up the Meridian Installing the Batteries ............................................................................. 3 Selecting Language .................................................................................. 4 Initialization for First Time Use .............................................................. 4 Turn the Meridian On ..............................................
Reference Power/Backlight/Contrast ..................................................................... 18 Turn the Meridian On ................................................................................. 18 Turn the Meridian Off ................................................................................. 18 Using the Display Backlight ......................................................................... 18 Adjusting the Display Contrast .......................................................
Compass Screen .................................................................................... 32 Customizing the Data Fields ........................................................................ 33 Large Data Screen ................................................................................. 33 Customizing the Data Fields ........................................................................ 34 Position Screen ................................................................................
Routes ................................................................................................... 46 Creating a GOTO Route ............................................................................. 46 Creating a Backtrack Route .......................................................................... 46 Creating a Multileg Route ............................................................................ 47 Activating/Deactivating a Route ........................................................
Sun/Moon Display ................................................................................ 58 Accessing the Sun/Moon Screen ................................................................... 58 Changing the Sun/Moon Date ..................................................................... 58 Changing the Sun/Moon Position ................................................................ 59 Fish/Hunt Times Display ......................................................................
MapSend™ Streets ............................................................................... 72 Installing Memory Card ........................................................................ 73 Connecting to External Devices ............................................................ 74 WAAS ................................................................................................... 76 Glossary ................................................................................................
Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPS receiver. The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker, hunter, or any person involved with outdoor recreational activities has come to expect from a Magellan GPS receiver. In addition to these features, the Meridian offers the ability to display your location on detailed city maps providing you with a complete navigation tool that will last you for years to come.
Reference Guide: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of the features found in the Meridian. This chapter is set up in a way that you can quickly and easily find the feature you are looking for. Frequently Asked Questions: This chapter is aimed at answering some of the more basic questions that you may have about your Meridian, the global positioning system (GPS) and using the Meridian to its fullest.
Setting up the Meridian is a simple three-step process: installing the batteries, selecting the language to be used and initializing the Meridian. The Magellan Meridian uses two AA batteries that are installed from the back through the battery cover. You can expect to get up to 14 hours of usage on two AA batteries with the backlight turned off. To remove the battery cover, push the two buttons on the cover fully to the left and lift the battery cover away from the receiver.
The first time you use your Meridian (or if memory has been completely erased) you will be asked to select the language that you want to use. Use the UP/DOWN arrows on the keypad to highlight the language you desire. With the language highlighted, press the ENTER button. You can select English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Finnish, Dutch or Swedish. You can change the language at any time by accessing the Languages option of the Setup Menu.
Press [ENTER] (You have 10 seconds to press ENTER or the Meridian will shut off.) The Meridian displays a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows on the keypad to highlight your area. Press [ENTER] The cursor appears in the time field, waiting for you to input your local time. Set your local time using the arrow keys.
To use the arrow keys to edit a field, follow the simple diagram below. Editing moves the cursor block left or right. Pressing right arrow results in: increments the value up or down. Pressing up arrow results in: When the time is correct, press [ENTER]. The last piece of information needed is the date. Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Press [ENTER].
For many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPS receiver as a navigational tool. With all of the features and functions provided with the Meridian, it may seem a bit intimidating at first. Don’t worry. There are only a few things you need to know to use the Meridian. They will be discussed here in detail. Other features and functions can be found in the Reference Section of the User Manual. Quadrifilar Antenna IN - Zooms in the display of the Map screen.
Tuning the Meridian On ENTER PWR You have 10 seconds to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will shut off. The last navigation screen you were viewing will be displayed. If the last navigation screen view was the Map screen, the last zoom scale setting will be used. Turning the Meridian Off Pressing the POWER button again will turn off the Meridian immediately. PWR Pressing ESC will cancel the power down sequence.
from any screen ENTER MENU Use up/down arrows to highlight Contrast The menu display may differ slightly depending upon which screen it was accessed from. Use left/right arrows to adjust the contrast. Because the Meridian attains information it needs from satellites orbiting the earth, the antenna needs to have a relatively unobstructed view of the sky. This allows the Meridian to choose from all satellites currently available.
Map Screen The Map screen has two modes, position or cursor. In the position mode, your present position is indicated by the large arrow icon in the center of the display. If you are moving, the arrow will point in the direction that you are heading. At the bottom of the screen is the scale for the map displayed and two data fields that can be customized, or turned off, depending upon your needs. In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map.
Position Screens. The Position screens 1 and 2 display your present position using the coordinate systems that you have selected in Setup. This screen shows all of the basic position, time and satellite information. In addition, current navigation information is shown in the bottom half of the screen. Road Screen. The Road screen presents your route as if you were travelling on a road. When you need to make a turn, the road will graphically display the turn and the direction.
From any screen other than a navigation screen, pressing [NAV] returns you to the last navigation screen viewed. Note that if you are inputting data, pressing [NAV] will return you to the last navigation screen but your inputs will not be saved. A waypoint is a point on a map that you can name and save in the Meridian. They are primarily used for creating routes. Whether the route is a simple GOTO or a more complex multileg route, it needs stored waypoints to use as its starting and destination point.
The Icon Select window is displayed. Use the arrow keypad to move from one icon to another with the name of the icon displayed at the top. As a reference tool, all of the icons and their names are listed in the Reference Chapter of the User Manual. When you have highlighted the icon you want to use, press [ENTER]. The cursor is now highlighting the Waypoint Name field. With the Name field highlighted, press [ENTER]. The input keyboard is displayed.
Is there a limit to the number of waypoints I can store in the Meridian? Yes, the Meridian will store up to 500 user waypoints in memory. If you should ever get that many and need to input more, you will have to delete ones that you no longer need to make room. A GOTO route is simply a route with a start point and a single destination point: I am here and I want to go to there. All that is required to create a GOTO route is having the destination waypoint saved in memory.
Selecting a Destination Waypoint from the Database using “Alphabetical” Highlight any category other than User, and press the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to select a Find By of “Alphabetical”. Press [ENTER]. (In this example, Cities was selected and this is how the screen appears.) Using the arrow keys to navigate the displayed keyboard, begin typing in the name of the waypoint (destination) you are looking for. For example, suppose your destination was to be Los Angeles.
The Meridian has the ability to provide you with the tools you’ll need to navigate to your destination. You have the choice of three customizable screens that display the information that you need in the layout that you desire. Hikers may find the compass screen perfect for them while boaters may prefer the Large Data or Map screen. For you, the Map screen may have all the information you’ll ever require. Press [NAV] until the navigation screen you want is displayed.
This concludes the basic operation of the Magellan Meridian, but there is so much more. More detail on the mentioned functions, and information on the functions not mentioned in this Quick Start Guide, can be found on the User Manual CD-ROM that came with your Magellan Meridian. If this is your first time using a GPS receiver, you should take some time now to get comfortable with the NAV screens and begin saving some waypoints at different locations.
Reference Turn the Meridian On — Applies power to the Meridian and displays last NAV screen viewed. During power-up the first screen shows the software and map database versions currently loaded in the Meridian. The second screen gives a warning that must be read. After reading the warning press ENTER to proceed. (If you do not press ENTER, the Meridian will shut off after 10 seconds.) ENTER PWR You have 10 seconds to press ENTER accepting the warning or the Meridian will shut off.
Reference Adjusting the Display Contrast — Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions. From Any Screen MENU Highlight ENTER ENTER Contrast Adjust Contrast Level Selecting NAV Screens — The NAV button provides a means of accessing the navigation screens. (Note: the sequence displayed is when all eight navigation screens are turned on. Screens turned off in Setup will not be displayed.
Reference Present Position Icon Track History Map Scale Indicator Data Fields Present Position Icon The Present Position Icon graphically displays your position on the map. While you are moving it will point in the direction you are heading. If the Meridian is not computing positions, this icon is replaced with an hourglass icon. Map Scale Indicator Provides the scale for the map. The number displayed represents approximately 1/4 of the screen’s width. Scale can be changed with the IN and OUT buttons.
Reference In the Cursor Mode, you are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for the position of the cursor relative to your present position. Also any points of interest that the cursor is over will be shown. To access the Cursor Mode, press any arrow on the keypad. A crosshair appears that can be moved with the arrow keys. To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC].
Reference Setting the Map Detail — The detail of the map can be set to highest, high, medium, low or lowest. This changes the zoom level that different map objects (cities, highways, labels, etc.) are displayed. If you have set a zoom level and the display is too cluttered, set the map detail to a lower level; conversely set it to a higher level to view more detail. The default is Medium.
Reference CUSTOMIZING THE MAP DISPLAY — The Map screen can be customized for your individual needs and requirements. You can select what is being displayed on the map as well as what additional data will be presented at the bottom of the screen. Customization is broken into two parts; what items are displayed on the map and what data fields (if any) are displayed at the bottom of the screen. Selecting Map Items Turning On/Off Display Waypoints — Turns on or off the waypoints on the Map screen.
Reference Turning On/Off Displayed POI’s — [Available only if a map has been uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Streets and Destinations or MapSend Topo for the United States CD-ROM] Allows you to select which, if any, POIs that have been uploaded from a MapSend product to be displayed. Default is On.
Reference Turning Data Fields On/Off — This option allows you to turn on or off the two information fields that are displayed on the Map screen. Turning these off allows for more of the map to be displayed. Default is SHOW. From the MAP Screen MENU Highlight ENTER Hide Map Info or Show Map Info When Map Info is hidden and the map is in the cursor mode, the bearing (BRG) and distance (DIS) to the cursor is shown in the bottom left corner of the map replacing the scale.
Reference From the MAP Screen MENU Highlight ENTER Select Map Info Use L/R arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed ENTER Use U/D arrows to highlight Customize Fields Use arrows to select new data type ENTER Available Data Options Bearing This is the direction to your destination from your present position, in degrees, from North. Distance This is distance (measured in the Nav Units selected in Setup) to your destination. Speed This is the rate that you are travelling.
Reference Street Information Description — This mode just displays the name of the street close to your present position. Horizontal Profile Description — This mode displays at the bottom of the Map screen a graphical representation of the horizon at a fixed distance from your present position. This fixed distance is equal to the map scale you have selected for the Map screen, so as you zoom in or out, the horizon displayed will change.
Reference been uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States and that your present position as well as the projected horizon falls within the area uploaded.) Like Horizontal Profile, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for the projected terrain to be displayed. Zoom scales higher then 0.80 miles will cause the data displayed to change to the Two Data Fields and will change back to Terrain Projection as you zoom in to 0.80 miles and below.
Reference reverse the display, showing water as white and land as dark gray. This will make reading some of the data information on the water easier. From the MAP Screen MENU Highlight ENTER Map Setup Use arrows to select Land or Marine ENTER Use arrows to highlight the “Primary Usage” field ENTER NAV Selecting Track Mode — Allows you to set how often the Meridian stores track points. Setting the mode to “OFF” stops the Meridian from saving any new track points.
Reference USING VERTICAL PROFILE — Only Track History is available for this function if MapSend Topo for the United States map data is not uploaded. (Path Check is shown as an available function but will not display the vertical profile, however it can be used to graphically create a route. See the information on Path Check for more details.) If a topographic map has been uploaded, you have the additional options of selecting Path Check, Route or Highlighted Road.
Reference Highlighted Road Vertical Profile Description — (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.) If the cursor or your present position is on a road and you have topographic maps loaded, you can view the vertical profile for the road you have selected. Route Vertical Profile Description — (Available only with map data uploaded from Magellan MapSend Topo for the United States.
Reference Destination Name Data Fields Heading Marker Destination Icon Sun/Moon Position Markers Compass Destination Name Compass/Heading Marker When you are navigating on a Using the compass and the GOTO or multileg route, the name heading marker, you can view of the destination is placed here. your heading information in a For multileg routes, the name familiar manner.
Reference Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the two fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.
Reference Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.
Reference Present Position Coordinates and Elevation Current Time and Date GPS Status Data Fields Trip Odometer Use the Left/Right Arrows to toggle between Position 1 and Position 2 Present Position Coordinates Data Fields and Elevation Customizable data fields. The Displays your present position in the data displayed can be selected coordinate system chosen in Setup. from 13 different options. Also displays the elevation of the Customizing is accessed through present position.
Reference From the Position Screen Highlight MENU ENTER Customize Use arrows to select new data type Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed ENTER ENTER GPS Status Messages — Messages indicating the status of the GPS receiver section of the Meridian are displayed on the Position screen. Message Description Searching - 1st sat Searching for 1st satellite.
Reference The Road Screen provides you with navigation information in a graphical format. At the top of the display are four customizable data fields. Immediately below them is a compass that will provide you with your heading. Following the compass is a graphical representation of your route as if it was a road. This familiar indication of where you are in regards to your planned route will provide you with the knowledge required for you to keep on track.
Reference Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.
Reference Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the six fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.
Reference Customizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is being displayed to 1 of 13 data options (bearing, distance, speed, heading, VMG, CTS, ETA, ETE, XTE, turn, elevation, time, or date) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.
Reference Accessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whether user-input or preloaded, can be found in the Waypoint Database. You will need to access waypoints in the database whenever you are editing waypoints, activating a GOTO route or creating a multileg route. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Database Use left/right arrows to select “Find By” ENTER Use up/down arrows to select category ENTER Selecting Waypoints from the Nearest List.
Reference Selecting Waypoints Nearest to the Cursor. As discussed in the Map Screen section, the Map Screen has two modes of operation, position and cursor. If you are in the cursor mode you may want to know what waypoints are near your cursor rather than the ones nearest to your present position. You can do this by selecting the “Find By” option of Near Cursor. You are then presented with a list of waypoints that are close to the cursor for the category you selected.
Reference Creating New Waypoint Manually — Allows the creation of a new waypoint with coordinates other than your present position. The coordinates for the new position need to be entered manually.
Reference Editing a User Waypoint — Allows you to edit a waypoint that you have already stored in the Meridian’s memory.
Reference Note: If the waypoint is used in a route you will get a warning that it is in a route after selecting it from the list. This is because the screen that you access the view button can also be used to edit the waypoint and it may be undesirable to edit a waypoint that is being used in a route. Also note that any edits you make to the waypoint are not saved when you use the View button. You need to highlight the Save button and press ENTER to record your changes.
Reference Mark. If you select “Mark” and press ENTER, the Edit Waypoint screen is displayed. You can now change any of the attributes for this waypoint. Highlight “Save” and press ENTER to record this waypoint into the memory of the Meridian. View. Selecting “View” and pressing ENTER returns you to the Map Screen in the Cursor Mode with the cursor on the address you entered. From this point, you can create a waypoint by pressing and holding the GOTO button.
Reference you choose to return to where you started, following the same route you just took. All you need do is follow the instructions below and let the Meridian take you there. From Any Screen MENU Highlight ENTER Routes Highlight Select “Backtrack” from Route List ENTER ENTER Activate Backtrk Creating a Multileg Route — Provides the means to create a multileg route that can be stored in memory.
Reference From Any Screen Highlight MENU Select an “Empty” Route ENTER Routes Step 1: Select starting waypoint ENTER Select Waypoint Category Select Waypoint from List Use L/R arrows to select “Find By” Select Waypoint from List ENTER ENTER Step 2: Use up/down arrows to move Select leg highlight to next available leg in destination the route. Indicated by dashes.
Reference Activating/Deactivating a Route — Enables the activating or deactivating of a stored route. When a route is being used to navigate, it is termed to be “active”. When you want to use a route to navigate with, follow these steps to activate it.
Reference Inserting a Leg — Inserts a waypoint in the middle of an existing leg thereby making two legs where there used to be one. Select route to be edited. See Instructions for Viewing a Route Highlight Highlight destination waypoint for leg that will have a leg inserted.
Reference Appending a Leg — Adds a leg to the end of a route. Select route to be edited. See Instructions for Viewing a Route Highlight next available leg. (Indicated by dashes) ENTER Select Database Select Waypoint ENTER ENTER Appending a Newly Created Waypoint to a Route — Allows a newly created waypoint to be appended to any route in memory. Create a Waypoint by pressing the GOTO button. Can be present position, user-generated position or by using Map Cursor to locate position.
Reference Viewing a Route on the Map Screen — Provides you with a graphical representation of the route selected on the Map screen. From Any Screen ENTER Highlight MENU Routes Select Route MENU ENTER Highlight Map View Creating a Route Using Track History — This enables you to automatically create a multileg route using your track history. This route will be saved to your route list with a naming convention of “T01P01 to T01Pxx” where Pxx indicates the number of points in the route.
Reference Turning NAV Screens On/Off — Allows you to turn off or on any of the navigation screens you choose. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Sat Status On/Off Position On/Off Speed On/Off ENTER Highlight ENTER Setup ENTER Nav Screens Compass On/Off Road On/Off ENTER ENTER ENTER Large Font On/Off ENTER Data On/Off ENTER ENTER (Note: you must go through the entire sequence of nav screens for your selections to be saved.
Reference Selecting a Map Datum — Allows you to set the datum used to compute the coordinates to match the datum used on a map or chart. If you are using a map or chart with your Meridian and the datums do not match, you may find irregularities when comparing the coordinates.
Reference Selecting NAV Units — Allows you to select the units of measure that will be used when displaying navigational data. Options are: Miles/MPH, NM/Knots or KM/KPH. From Any Screen Highlight MENU ENTER Setup Select Nav Units Highlight ENTER Nav Units ENTER Default: Miles/MPH Selecting the North Reference — Allows the selection of whether the Meridian uses True North, Magnetic North, Military True or Military Magnetic as its North reference.
Reference Turning the Beeper On/Off — Allows you to select which actions will cause the beeper to sound. You can choose from Off, Keys Only (pressing a key causes a beep), Alarms Only (when an alarm is activated) or Keys & Alarms. From Any Screen MENU Highlight ENTER Setup Select Beeper Options Highlight ENTER Beeper ENTER Default: Keys & Alarms Selecting NMEA Message — Allows the selection of the NMEA message that will be output from the Meridian. Choices are Off, V1.5 APA, V1.5 XTE or V2.1 GSA.
Reference All of the Clear functions operate in the same way. The instructions shown apply to all of the Clear options except Clearing All. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup Highlight Menu Choice Highlight ENTER ENTER Clear Memory ENTER Confirm? Yes/No ENTER Clearing Track History — This will clear the track history that is displayed on the Map screen from memory. Clearing Wpts/Routes — This will clear all waypoints and routes from the Meridian’s memory.
Reference You can select from one of nine languages (English, French, German, Swedish, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Portuguese or Finnish) to be used by the Meridian. From Any Screen Highlight MENU ENTER Select desired language Highlight ENTER Languages Setup ENTER TIP: If you change the language setting in the Meridian just to see what it looks like and need to get back to the Language Select screen, follow these instructions. Press NAV until the MAP screen is displayed and press MENU.
Reference Changing the Sun/Moon Position — Allows you to change the position that you want to view the sun/moon information for. The default is “Position” which is your present position. From Any Screen Highlight MENU ENTER Sun/Moon Use left/right arrows to select “Find By” ENTER Highlight Waypoint Highlight At Field ENTER ENTER Accessing the Fish/Hunt Screen — The Fish/Hunt screen displays the best times for fishing or hunting for the position you choose from your User waypoints.
Reference All of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The instructions below apply to all of the Alarm settings. When the beeper is turned on for alarms (see Setup - Turning the Beeper On/Off ) an audible beep will be sounded for the alarm. A visual alert is displayed for the alarm whether the beeper is turned on or off.
Reference Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode — This turns the simulator on and uses a predefined heading and speed rate. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Highlight ENTER Setup Highlight Auto ENTER ENTER Simulate Confirm Clearing of Track ENTER Turning on the Simulator - User Mode — This turns the simulator on and uses a heading and speed rate that you define.
Reference About... Screen The About... screen displays the current status of your Meridian. Using the About... screen you can tell what the version of the software is, the version and memory size of the base map, the number of and total memory size of detailed maps you may have installed using MapSend Streets™, and how much free memory is available.
Frequently Asked Questions General What is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC) and degrees/minutes/minutes (DEG/MIN/MMM or DEG/MIN/MM)? There are different ways in expressing the coordinates computed using Lat/Lon coordinate system. With DEG/MIN/SEC the final set of numbers (SEC) is expressed as 0-59 while DEG/ MIN/MM expresses the same value as 0-99 and DEG/MIN/ MMM is from 0-999.
Frequently Asked Questions Time Format and re-select the time format you are using unless you are using UTC. After selecting the format you will be given the opportunity to change the time. How long can I expect my Meridian to run on a fresh set of batteries? Under normal operating conditions you should get up to 14 hours of use while the display backlight is turned off. This duration will drop significantly if you use the display backlight.
Frequently Asked Questions Can I delete preloaded waypoints that I don’t use? No. Waypoints that are preloaded into the Meridian will always be available, even when all of the Meridian’s memory has been cleared. Navigation Screens Why does my compass not point in the right direction? The Meridian computes direction by comparing your present position to the last position taken, it requires that you be moving to compute your compass heading.
Frequently Asked Questions Alarms Why does my Meridian not make an audible beep when I have an alarm active? Check your setup settings for the Beeper. If the selection is Off or Keys Only, the beeper will not sound for alarms. Output Data What is NMEA? NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is the standard used for interfacing marine electronic devices. This standard has also been adapted for use in a variety of third-party mapping software programs.
Receiver will not turn on: 1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly. 2. Replace with two new AA alkaline batteries. Takes more than 10 minutes to get a position fix: 1. If there are any obstacles nearby or overhead, move to a new location. 2. Make sure that the antenna is pointing up, has a clear view of the sky and is a reasonable distance away from your body. 3. Check Satellite Status screen to see where the satellites are and if the receiver is acquiring data. 4.
Appendix These is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypoint while marking a position or editing a waypoint.
Appendix If after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve your operation problems, please call Magellan’s Technical Service at (866) 737-8604. Representatives are available Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 5 PM, PST. Faxes can be sent to Customer Service at (909) 394-7070. If necessary, you can also return your receiver to Magellan for repair. Before returning the receiver you must get a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) from Magellan.
Appendix CHARACTERISTICS Performance Receiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Warm Cold Update Rate approximately 15 seconds approximately 1 minute 1 second continuous Accuracy Position 7 meters, 95% 2D RMS w/WAAS <3 meters, 95% 2D RMS Velocity 0.1 knot RMS steady state Limits: Speed 951 mph Altitude 17,500 meters Physical: Size 6.5” x 2.9” x 1.
Appendix Accessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you can order directly from Magellan at (800) 669-4477 (press 3 to place an order). Swivel Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on a surface, allowing for handsfree operation. Vehicle Mounting Bracket: Full swivel and tilt for easy viewing in any vehicle. Bike Mounting Bracket: Mounts the receiver on the handlebars of a bicycle, motorcycle or off-road vehicle.
Appendix The MapSend Streets CD allows you to load detailed street maps into your Meridian. The maps supplied on the MapSend Streets CD contain full street detail of US or European cities. Features • Enables you to load street maps for any region in the United States or Europe into the Merdian. • Creation, management and upload/download of waypoints and routes. • Allows you to cut any rectangular map region you choose to load into the receiver. Maps are not pre-cut to counties or other boundaries.
Appendix The Magellan Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards can be added to any of the Meridian line of GPS receivers through the battery compartment. Magellan offers the memory cards in 8, 16, 32 and 64 MB configurations. The addition of the memory card to your Meridian will increase the amount of data that can be uploaded to the Meridian from any of the Magellan MapSend CD-ROM products. To Add or Remove the memory card: 1. Turn the Meridian off. 2. Remove the battery door. 3. Remove both of the AA batteries.
Appendix Available as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: External Power Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter, Power/Data Cable, Data Cable and PC Cable with Cigarette Lighter Adapter. The instructions given below apply to all cables, unless otherwise stated. The cable can be connected to the receiver two different ways: Connecting with the Meridian mounted to the Mounting Cradle. Place Meridian in the cradle, bottom end first.
Appendix Connecting to an External Power Source If using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simply connect it to the cigarette lighter outlet. If you wish to make a permanent mount to a power supply, cut the cable between the power supply box and the cigarette lighter adapter. Attach the red (+) and black (-) wires to your external power source. The input voltage range for external power is 9-16 VDC.
Appendix Your Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System) technology. With WAAS your GPS receiver can compute position locations with an accuracy never before possible in a commercial receiver. What is WAAS? WAAS is a means of improving the accuracy of GPS beyond the standard civilian signal. WAAS was developed by the FAA to provide the accuracy needed for aircraft to perform approaches for landings.
Appendix Active Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled. Altitude The current elevation above sea level. BRG Bearing. The compass direction from your position to a destination, measured to the nearest degree. Buoy A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that is floating in water. The position can vary due to the magnitude and direction of the current. COG Course Over Ground. The direction the receiver is moving. COG can be reported in true or magnetic north values.
Appendix 78 ETE Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated time remaining to reach the next waypoint in a route. HDG Heading. The direction you are facing, defined as an angle from North. Latitude The angular distance north or south of the equator measured by lines encircling the earth parallel to the equator from 0˚ to 90˚. LAT/LON Coordinate system using latitude and longitude coordinates to define a position on the earth.
Appendix True North The direction to North Pole from an observer’s position. The north direction on any geographical meridian. UTC Universal Time Coordinated. Formerly referred to as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). UTM Universal Transverse Mercator metric grid system used on most large and intermediate scale land topographic charts and maps. VMG Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity that is in the direction of the destination. WPT Waypoint.
