M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r TM OWNER’S MANUAL Copyright 2000, BRUNTON Printed in U.S.A.
M u l t i - N a v i g a t o r TM OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS QUICK USE Page(s) 1 -- 5 1 -- Getting Started ............................................. 1 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 ----- Buttons Battery Insertion Power On Compass Calibration 2 -- StraightHomeTM............................................... 2 2.1 -- Storing *HOME* 2.2 -- Finding *HOME* 3 -- Main Functions ............................................ 3 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 ----- Position GPS Navigation Time / Date Barometer 3.
OWNER’S MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 -- Waypoint Function ..................................... 14 8.1 -- Waypoint Menu 8.2 -- Route Menu 9 -- Maps & Reference Systems .................... 17 9.1 -- Latitude / Longitude 9.2 -- UTM System 10 -- Practical Navigation Example ................ 18 10.1 -- Fishing Trip to Ice Lake 11 -- Maintenance & Fault Finding ................. 20 11.1 -- Maintenance 11.2 -- Fault Finding 12 -- Specifications ..............................................
QUICK USE The Quick Use guide is intended as an introduction to the Multi-Navigator. Before heading into an unfamiliar area read the entire manual to gain a full understanding of the Multi-Navigator and its features. Pre-plan all trips. Always carry a map and compass and know how to use them. 1 -- Getting Started 1.1 -- Buttons The button layout is designed for one-handed operation, and provides quick access to all functions. When instructed to “press” a button, press the button for less than 1 second.
1.2 -- Battery Insertion 1. Remove battery cover by turning the retaining screw counter clockwise, and insert two AA batteries, as shown. 2. Replace battery cover. ! Do not over tighten the retaining screw. 1.3 -- Power ON 1. Press and hold the ON button ! An initialization procedure will begin by showing version number, temperature and battery status. The GPS receiver will then begin searching for satellites to establish the current position. BRUNTON -- + Figure 1 1.
3. Press and hold WPT for 5 seconds to store your vehicle’s *HOME* position. ! Display momentarily shows NEW HOME STORED (Fig. 3). 4. Power Multi-Navigator off. Now walk to Cavern Hot Springs and enjoy the day. After several hours at the hot springs, you are ready to return to your vehicle. 2.2 -- Finding *HOME* 1. At Cavern Hot Springs power on the Multi-Navigator. Figure 3 2. Wait for POSITION to be acquired. 3. Press COMPASS button.
3.2 -- GPS Navigation In the POSITION function, press DOWN to enter the GPS Navigation function. (Fig. 7) The GPS Navigation function will appear differently depending upon if a GOTO WAYPOINT has been selected or if *HOME* has been stored. This example has no position selected. It is therefore providing only basic navigation information. See additional navigation screens in section 7.6-1, when GOTO WAYPOINT or *HOME* position is selected. 1. 1.
4 -- TrueMagneticTM Compass Function Press the dedicated COMPASS button at any time to enter the electronic Compass function. The electronic compass detects the Earth’s magnetic field and displays a compass bearing whether the GPS receiver is turned ON or OFF. This feature is not found on standard GPS receivers. The TrueMagnetic compass function can appear differently if you have assigned a *HOME* or designated a GOTO WAYPOINT as in section 7.7-1.
INSTRUCTIONS 7 -- Settings & Side Functions SETTINGS are options in each of the Main Function accessed by pressing the SET button while in that Main Function. SIDE FUNCTIONS are features of each Main Function accessed by pressing the LEFT or RIGHT button while in a main Function. 7.1 -- MORE SETTINGS The MORE SETTINGS function is a SETTING that can be accessed from all main functions. Use this menu to set the units displayed and to set various features used on the MultiNavigator.
On maps with grid systems there might be a need for using the grid north lines as North reference. Select GRID NORTH if required. WPT Read more about reference systems in section 9. 7.1-8 SHOW XTE (Cross Track Error) XTE is the distance traveled off of the intended direction of travel (Fig. 13). Press YES, in XTE setting, to view Cross Track Error, in the GPS navigation function. XTE is useful for times when you want to leave the original course and need to get back on course again.
Additionally the number of satellites being tracked and the signal level are shown. Signal level varies between 1 & 9, 9 being the strongest signal. 7.2-2 SETTINGS There are four settings related to the Position function. Press SET while in the POSITION function to access the settings. Use UP or DOWN to scroll. TURN ON / OFF GPS Receiver Setting This setting allows you to power the GPS receiver on or off (not the entire MultiNavigator), providing you with longer battery life.
7.3-2 SETTINGS Press SET while in the ALTITUDE function to enter the SETTINGS menu. There are five settings related to the Altitude function. SET REF ALT Setting Press YES to set your current altitude as a base reference altitude. The altitude display will show how many feet (meters) you have gained or lost relative to the reference altitude. After a reference altitude is set, altitude is shown in the display with a small triangle to the left.
BARO HISTORY Setting (Fig. 17) Press YES to display the pressure history. 1. The length of pressure history displayed. 2. The total change from the current pressure. 3. The pressure recorded at the length of time indicated on top. 1. 2. Press UP or DOWN to change the length of history displayed ranging from 0 to 36 hours. 3. To exit press ESC. Figure 17 BARO ALT CORR Setting Press YES to adjust the Barometer / Altimeter correction value.
7.5-2 SETTINGS There are three settings related to the Time / Date function. Access the settings by pressing SET while in the TIME / DATE function. Scroll through the settings, by pressing UP or DOWN. 12/24 HOURS Setting Select the time format you would like the time to be displayed -- 12 or 24 hour format. SET TIMEZONE Setting The Multi-Navigator will calculate the timezone automatically using satellites, but it does not take into account for changes in Daylight Savings Time.
3. When *HOME* is selected in the StraightHome function, BACK is displayed just above *HOME*. (Fig. 21) Bearing, distance, course and speed will also be shown. Figure 21 indicates *HOME* is straight in front of you. You must be moving for course and speed to be displayed. IMPORTANT! When a GOTO waypoint is selected press LEFT or RIGHT to scroll between the selected GOTO waypoint and *HOME*. Figure 21 7.6-2 SETTINGS There are six possible settings related to the GPS function.
The Multi-Navigator also has the unique feature that allows access to the TrueMagnetic COMPASS when the unit is off. Simply press and hold the COMPASS button. 7.7-1 SIDE FUNCTIONS There is one side function related to the compass function. This will appear differently depending on the waypoints selected. (Fig. 22) 1. When no waypoint or *HOME* is selected there will be no side function. The compass main function works as a normal magnetic compass. The segment points North.
MAGNETIC VAR Setting Magnetic variation (declination) is the angle difference at your location between true geographic North and magnetic North (the direction all magnetic compasses point). It is important to note magnetic declination at your position, since magnetic declination varies and fluctuates slowly at different rates around the world. Most maps use geographic North as a reference and a magnetic compass points at magnetic North.
GOTO WAYPOINT To select a waypoint to navigate towards press YES. Use UP and DOWN to scroll through waypoints in alphabetical order starting with the waypoint last entered. Confirm by pressing YES. GOTO NAV STARTED will be displayed, and Multi-Navigator will return to POSITION function. It is also possible to search by name. Press RIGHT. The first letter will flash. Use UP and DOWN to select the appropriate letter. Press RIGHT to move to the next letter.
ROUTE MENU Setting (See section 8-2) The ROUTE MENU is the sub-menu used to store and manage routes in the MultiNavigator. A route is any number of legs connected together. A leg is any two waypoints connected together. It is possible to store up to 10 routes with 100 waypoints each. When navigating a route, the Multi-Navigator automatically shifts to the next leg in the route when you are in line with the leg you were previously traveling. It is not necessary to manually change to the next leg.
VIEW ROUTE Use this function to view all waypoints and legs of a route. 1. Press YES to enter, scroll by pressing UP and DOWN. 2. Select desired route by pressing YES. 3. Leg one will be displayed with navigation information. ! To see the total route distance press RIGHT or LEFT. 4. Use UP and DOWN to scroll through each leg. 5. To exit press ESC. DELETE ROUTE Use this function to delete a desired route. 1. Press YES to use this function to delete a stored route. 2. Search for route by pressing UP or DOWN.
9.3 -- Other Grid Systems There are additional grid-systems available in different countries/areas. You will find other systems including MGRS, UK grid, Finnish grid, Taiwan grid, New Zealand grid, Swiss grid in section 7.2-2, POSITION FORMAT & MAP DATUM Setting. 10 -- Practical Navigation Example 10.1 -- Fishing Trip to Ice Lake You are planning a trip to fish in Ice Lake. You have a topographic map of the area, and will drive to the trailhead.
10.1-2 Recording Ice Lake as a Waypoint Now that you know the location it is time to store it in your Multi-Navigator. 1. Press WPT and scroll UP until the display shows NEW WAYPOINT. 2. Press YES to set the coordinates of Ice Lake. 3. Adjust the zone number to N 11 and press SET. 4. Enter the Easting and Northing coordinates of Ice Lake using LEFT and RIGHT to move the cursor and UP and DOWN to change each value. ! The digit adjacent to the E should always be 0.
3. Turn the Multi-Navigator off and repeat the procedures in 10.1-5 above until you reach the lake. 10.1-7 At Ice Lake You have arrived at Ice Lake. Easy, wasn’t it? Before you start fishing it is a good idea to cancel the setting for navigating to the lake since you have already found the lake. 1. Press SET in either COMPASS or GPS functions to access SETTINGS. 2. Scroll until you reach CANCEL GOTO and Press YES. This will 3. Switch the Multi-Navigator off and start fishing! 10.
TrueMagnetic Compass is More Than 5 Degrees Off: As any magnetic compass the TrueMagnetic compass is disturbed by magnetic fields. Since the internal electronics and batteries can generate magnetic fields inside the MultiNavigator you must calibrate (autodeviate) the compass to compensate for these disturbances. Calibrate it at least every time you change batteries.
Data I/O ! NMEA 0183 - In / Out ! RTCM-SC104 (Differential GPS) ! Nexus PP Battery Life ! Typical Compass Navigation: Up to 60 Days** ! Typical Compass & GPS Navigation: Up to 100 Hours*** ! Continuous GPS Navigation: 10 Hours ** 15 seconds every 5th minute w/ continuous barometer logging. *** GPS update every 30th minutes, compass use 15 seconds every 5th minute w/ continuous barometer logging.
APPENDICES Glossary Included below are words that are used quite frequently. Knowing the meaning of them will make your navigation more fun, and the use of the Multi-Navigator even easier. Global Positioning System (GPS) – GPS has more than 24 operating satellites around the Earth. Each satellite provides the precise timing used by the GPS receiver in the Multi-Navigator to calculate its position.
BRUNTON, Limited FIVE Year Warranty The Brunton Company warrants this product to be free of defects in materials and workmanship, for a period of five years. This warranty extends to the original purchaser for two years from the date of purchase. This Warranty is void and a charge for repair will be made if: 1. The product has been damaged by negligence, accident or mishandling, or has not been operated in accordance with standard operating procedures. 2.
Main Function & Side Functions START POSITION GPS ELEV GPS GPS TIME & DATE SUNSET BARO FORECAST ALTITUDE MIN / MAX SAT STATUS SUNRISE COMPASS COMPASS C1
Dedicated Button Settings & Menus GOTO WAYPOINT COMPASS MAGNETIC VAR DEVIATE COMPASS STORE POSITION CANCEL WPT / HM / RT GOTO WAYPOINT GOTO LEG MAGNIPOINTER MORE SETTINGS NEW WAYPOINT NEW ROUTE EDIT WAYPOINT ACTIVATE ROUTE VIEW WAYPOINT EDIT ROUTE DELETE WAYPOINT POSITION WHITE VIEW ROUTE ROUTE MENU DELETE ROUTE A white rounded box indicates the option is available only when a waypoint or route has been stored and activated.
Main Function Settings START ON / OFF GPS POSITION GPS TIME & DATE GOTO WAYPOINT POSITON FORMAT ODOMETER MAX SPD GPS ELEV OFFSET CANCEL WPT / HM / RT MORE SETTINGS 12 / 24 HOUR GOTO LEG SET TIMEZONE MORE SETTINGS MORE SETTINGS BARO BARO HISTORY SET REF ALT BARO ALT CORR EDIT REF ALT MORE SETTINGS CALIB ALTITUDE ALTITUDE RESET MIN / MAX WHITE A white rounded box indicates the option is available only when a waypoint or route has been stored and activated.
Index A Activate Route - Waypoint 16 Altitude Function 4, 8 Altitude Unit Setting 6 B Barometer Altitude Correction Setting - Barometer Barometer Function 4 Barometer History Setting - Barometer 10 Battery Insertion 2 Buttons 1 On / Off 1 Compass 1 Up / Down 1 Left / Right 1 Waypoint (WPT) 1 Set / Esc (Yes / No) 1 C Calibrate Altitude Setting - Altitude 9 Cancel Goto Setting - Compass 14 Cancel Goto Setting - GPS 12 Cancel Route Setting - Compass 14 Cancel Route Setting - GPS 12 Case - Interactive Neop
Index G Goto Waypoint Setting - Compass 13 Goto Waypoint Setting - GPS 12 GPS Elevation Offset Setting - Position GPS Elevation Side Function 7 GPS Navigation Function 4 8 H-K Hints & Tips 20 *HOME* Finding - Compass 3, 13, 20 Finding - GPS 12 Storing 2 Important Infomation / Warnings 22 L Language Setting 7 Latitude / Longitude 17 M Magnetic Variation (Declination) Setting - Compass 13 MagniPointer TM - Waypoint 15 Maintenance 20 Maps & Reference Systems 17 Min / Max Side Function - Altitude 8 More
Index R Reset Min / Max Setting - Altitude 9 Route Menu - Waypoint 16 S Satellite Status Side Function 7 Set Reference Altitude Setting - Altitude 9 Software Version 7 Specifications 21 Speed Unit Setting 6 Store Position - Waypoint 14 StraightHome TM Function 2 Sunrise Side Function - Time / Date 10 Sunset Side Function - Time / Date 10 T Temp Unit Setting 6 Time / Date Function 4 Time Zone Settings - Time / Date 11 Turn On / Off GPS Receiver Setting - Position 8 Time Format (12/24) Setting - Time / D
Accessories MNS-VEH Allows attachment to most vehicles using the basic RAM TM mount, suction cups, or the handle bar RAM mount. MNS-DC 12 VDC External Power Adapter. Attach to most cigarette lighters. MNS-CABLE Cable with RS232, DB9 connector. Use to upload the latest MNS firmware, via www.brunton.com, or use with compatible mapping software.
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