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    User Manual Meridian® Series of GPS Receivers The Meridian GPS Receiver comes in five configurations: Meridian GPS,. Meridian Gold, Meridian Marine, Meridian Platinum and Meridian Color. The instructions included in this manual apply to all of the configurations. (A supplement manual is included for
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    of Defense civil GPS user policy and the Federal Radionavigation Plan. Accuracy can also be affected by poor satellite geometry. USE PROPER ACCESSORIES Use only Magellan cables and antennas; the use of non-Magellan cables and antennas may severely degrade performance or damage the receiver, and will
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    for service. software included in hardware products will be free from defects in the media for a period of 4. LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES 30 days from the date of shipment and will substantially conform to the then-current user documentation provided with the software (including updates
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    not apply to you. (8) that the receiver will be free from any claim for infringement of any Contracts for the International limited to changes in the GPS or Sale of Goods, and shall benefit Thales GLONASS RIGHTS UNDER authorized Thales Navigation Service APPLICABLE LAWS IN FORCE IN THEIR
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    Introduction About This User Manual 1 Setting Up the Meridian Installing the Batteries 3 Initialization for First Time Use 4 Optional Setup Functions 7 Basic Operation Meridian GPS Receiver 8 Turning Creating a GOTO Route 16 Navigating on a GOTO Route 19 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver i
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    29 Terrain Projection Description 31 Changing the Map Orientation 32 Selecting Primary Usage 32 Selecting Track 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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    Manually 47 Creating New Waypoint with Map Cursor 48 Deleting a User Waypoint 48 Editing a User Waypoint 48 Viewing 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
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    to a Route 55 Reversing a Route 56 Deleting a Route 56 Viewing a Route on the Map Screen 56 Creating a Route using Track History 56 Using Vertical Profile 57 Selecting Vertical Profile 57 Track 64 Selecting NMEA Message 64 Selecting the Baud Rate 64 iv Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Setting the XTE Alarm 69 Setting the GPS Fix Alarm 69 Using the Simulator 70 Turning on the Simulator - Auto Mode 70 Turning on the Simulator - User Mode 70 Turning the Simulator Off Memory Card 72 Changing the Detailed Map 73 Formating the Memory Card 73 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver v
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    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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    , 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. Magellan has been a leader in the hand-held GPS market since introducing the world's first commercial, hand-held GPS receiver in 1989
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    probably not find any new information in this chapter but new GPS users may find many of their questions answered here. Appendix: Sections containing information about connecting your Meridian to external devices, accessories, troubleshooting and specifications can be found in the Appendix. Glossary
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    data is not stored in permanent memory but will be held in memory for at least 12 hours without batteries installed. Always turn the Meridian off before removing the batteries or turning off external power. Failure to do so can cause loss or corruption of data. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 3
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    take anywhere from 3 to 8 minutes to compute its initial position. Follow these instructions to initialize the Meridian. Step 1: Turn the Meridian On Press [PWR] The Meridian turns on and displays the start-up screen, followed by the language selection screen. 4 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Meridian displays a message box indicating that the receiver needs to be initialized. Press [ENTER] Step 4: Select Your Region and Area Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your general region. Press [ENTER] Use the Up/Down arrows to highlight your area. Press [ENTER] Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    . Using the arrow keys, enter the present date. Press [ENTER]. All the information that the Meridian needs to speed up the process of computing its first fix has been entered and the Done button is highlighted. To complete the initialization process, press [ENTER]. 6 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    unit of measure that you want and press [ENTER]. Press [ESC] to return to the last screen viewed. This completes the set up for your Meridian GPS receiver. The next chapter will describe the basic operation and use of the Meridian as a navigation tool. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 7
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    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 - Turns the Meridian on/off. Also used to turn the display backlight on/off. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    the backlight on and leaving it on, the Meridian will turn the backlight off when there have been no buttons pressed for 4 minutes. Pressing any button will turn the backlight back on in this instance. You can change the time delay for the backlight in Setup. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 9
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    . There is also Sat Status screen which enables you to view how well the Meridian is receiving satellite information. They will be described briefly here. More detailed information on the different screens can be found in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. 10 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    are provided with a cursor that can be moved on the map. At the bottom of the display is the information for Meridian mounted on the dashboard of a boat using the optional swivel mounting bracket. Even from a distance the customizable information can be read with ease. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    compute the navigation data. The bar graph shows you the relative signal strength being received for each satellite. At the bottom of the display is an indication of the battery life remaining. When you are using external power, it will be indicated here as well. 12 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    your present position, entering the coordinates of a position or saving the position of the cursor while viewing the Map screen. These waypoints can then later be used to create routes or as the destination of a GOTO. to figure out later which waypoint this is Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 13
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    icon that will help you find the waypoint when you are using the map screen. To do this, press and hold [GOTO] for 2 seconds 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 [ Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    the Meridian is computing position fixes. When the icon changes to an arrow, press and hold the [GOTO] button until the Mark screen is displayed. Change the waypoint name to "Home" and save the waypoint. We will use this waypoint in the next discussion on GOTO routes. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    and are stored in permanent memory. If you have the Meridian Marine, you will notice your list is considerably longer then the one shown here as you have additional marine waypoints preloaded into your Meridian. (For this example, select the "User" category.) 16 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Nearest To, see the Reference chapter in the User Manual. Use the Left/Right arrow until "Alphabetical" is displayed in NAV screen viewed with some noticeable changes. If you are viewing the Map screen, you will now notice a thick line which is a graphical plot Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 17
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    get close to the name so you won't need to scroll very far during the next step. As a guide, entering the first five letters should be sufficient. When you are satisfied with what you have entered, highlight " the waypoint you are looking for and press [ENTER]. 18 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    prefer the Large Data or Map screen. For you, the Map screen may have all the Magellan Meridian, but there is so much more. More detail on the mentioned functions, and information on the functions not mentioned can be found in the Reference chapter of the User Manual. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    the Meridian Off (Alternate) - To turn the Meridian off, press [PWR]. The countdown sequence will begin and you must press [ENTER] before the sequence ends. If you do not press [ENTER] before the sequence ends, the Meridian returns to the last screen displayed. 20 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Contrast - Sets the contrast of the display for easy viewing in most lighting conditions. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Contrast ENTER ENTER Adjust Contrast Level Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 21
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    the arrow keys. To return to the Position Mode, press [ESC]. The cursor will disappear and the present position icon will appear centered on the map. 22 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    on the Map screen. They are both customizable with 13 data types possible. Both of the data fields can be turned on or off allowing more viewable map area. Both features (customize and turning the data on/off) can be accessed from the MENU button. Position Mode Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 23
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    . Waypoint Name Whenever the cursor is over a map object, the name of the map object is displayed, otherwise the word "cursor" appears. The data shown in the information block is the heading and distance from your present position to the cursor. Cursor Mode 24 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    on the map screen represented by a dashed line. This function allows you to turn off or on these lines. Default is On. From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use L/R arrows to select "Display" tab Use U/D arrows to select "Track Lines" ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 25
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    on or off globally. To turn off all map items, follow these instructions. From MENU the MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use L/R arrows to select "Display" on all of the map items, follow the above steps but select "Mark All" instead of "Clear All". 26 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Select Map Info ENTER Use U/D arrows to select desired information ENTER Two Data Fields Description - This option displays two boxes at the bottom of the map that can display data that you choose. Displaying these data fields is the default for the Meridian. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 27
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    Reference Possible Map Information Options Two Data Fields This option displays two fields at the bottom of the display. These fields are Cursor Mode will replace the horizontal profile with the cursor data. See text for additional information on these screens. 28 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    [ESC] when you are done to leave the customize mode. From MENU Highlight ENTER the MAP Screen Select Map Info Highlight Customize Fields See note A ENTER Use L/R arrows to ENTER Use arrows to ENTER "Track Up" will revert back to the Horizontal Profile. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 29
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    destination from your present position. Elevation This is the distance above sea level that you are presently at. Time Local time. Date Current date. 30 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    you zoom in to 0.80 miles and below. You should note that when you select Terrain Projection your Map Orientation will change to "Track Up" so you may need to change that when you are done viewing back to "Track Up" will revert back to the projected terrain. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 31
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    mode, the Meridian uses a method for track point storage that maximizes memory. Using Auto, you will see more points on and near turns and less points on straight stretches of the map. You also have the option of selecting fixed intervals for track point storage. 32 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    MAP Screen Highlight Map Setup ENTER Use arrows to ENTER highlight the "Track Mode" field Use arrows to ENTER NAV select Mode Setting the Track Mode to "OFF" will cause severe limitations to the ability of your Meridian Track Mode Auto Track Mode Auto Detailed Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 33
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    data types. Meridian Platinum users should consult the Meridian Platinum Supplement Manual for more information on the compass screen and the use of the Meridian Platinum's electronic compass. , the destination icon will be lined up with the heading marker. 34 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    elevation, time, or date) for any of the two fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the MENU Compass Screen Highlight Customize ENTER Use arrows to highlight the title for the data computed, invalid data is indicated by dashes. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 35
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    , elevation, time, or date) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the MENU Large Data Screen Highlight Customize ENTER Use arrows to highlight the title for the data It can be reset through the MENU button. 36 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    can be changed by pressing the Left or Right arrows while viewing the Position screen. You can change the coordinate system displayed by following the instructions in Setup - Selecting the Coordinate System. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 37
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    the two fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Position Screen MENU Highlight Customize ENTER manual. To access these functions from the Position screen, press [MENU], select the option, press [ENTER] and follow the prompts. 38 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    date) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Road Screen MENU Highlight Customize ENTER Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed ENTER Use arrows to ENTER select new data type Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 39
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    date) for any of the six fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Data Screen MENU Highlight Customize ENTER Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed ENTER Use arrows to ENTER select new data type 40 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    ) for any of the four fields. (See explanation of Data Types in the Map Screen section.) From the Speed Screen MENU Highlight Customize ENTER Use arrows to highlight the title for the data field to be changed ENTER Use arrows to ENTER select new data type Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 41
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    computed is 3-dimensional (elevation is being computed). 2D - position computed is 2-dimensional (elevation is not being computed). Blank - Meridian is not computing a position fix. Satellite Position Where the satellite is located relative to your position. 42 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    near the bottom of the database list with the name of the detailed map(s) you have uploaded. To select a category for the detailed map, you need to highlight the name of the uploaded map and press [ENTER]. Then highlight the category from the newly displayed list. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 43
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    order and you need to scroll through the list until you find the waypoint you need. With "User" selected as the category, you will go directly to the alphabetized list. Since the number of waypoints cursor if you are in the Cursor Mode on your Map screen. 44 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    map User" By to Nearest To waypoint Selecting Preloaded Waypoints (Nearest To Position) From Database Screen Use up/down arrows to highlight Preloaded Category Use left/right arrows to set Find By to Nearest To ENTER Use up/down arrows to select waypoint ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    . The first step is to follow the instructions provided above for selecting user, preloaded or uploaded waypoints using Nearest To. Address, Cursor or Other. (The option "Cursor" only appears if the Map screen is in th Cursor Mode.) For this example, highlight "Cities" Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    you can personalize the waypoint, making it easy to remember what it is.) Creating New Waypoint Manually - Allows the creation of a new waypoint with coordinates other than your present position. The coordinates ENTER. You are then placed into the Edit Mode.) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 47
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    are computed automatically based on the location of the map cursor. From Map Screen Use arrow keys to move cursor to desired position a User Waypoint - Deletes a waypoint that you have created. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Database ENTER Highlight User left/ Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    object as a waypoint in the Sun/Moon or Fish/Hunt functions. Follow the instructions above for Viewing a Map Object on a Map. Press and hold GOTO for 2-3 seconds. Edit any field of the waypoint that you want and when you are done, highlight "Save" and press ENTER. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 49
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    Note: The address search has some limitations and is based upon the map that was uploaded from the MapSend Streets software. While you are entering the address you will notice that the available range to create ENTER a waypoint or "View" to view on the Map screen 50 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    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 Routes ENTER Select ENTER "Backtrack" from Route List Highlight Activate Backtrk ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 51
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    are always in memory and if activated they remain activated, even when you turn the Meridian off and then back on, and C) they can be saved and used over save it in the Meridian's memory.) Sample Route List (Bold route indicates "Active" route) 52 Sample Route Create Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    a route to navigate with, follow these steps to activate it. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Routes ENTER Select Route MENU Highlight Activate or Deactivate ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 53
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    there used to be one. Select route to be edited. Highlight destination MENU See Instructions for waypoint for leg that will Viewing a Route have a leg inserted. Highlight Insert insert waypoint "E". Your route would then be "A" to "B" to "E" to "C" to "D". 54 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    route to be edited. Highlight destination MENU See Instructions for waypoint for leg that will Viewing a Route user-generated position or by using Map Cursor to locate position. Edit/Modify Waypoint as desired. Highlight "Route" Button ENTER Select Route ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    a graphical representation of the route selected on the Map screen. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Routes ENTER Select Route MENU Highlight Map View ENTER Creating a Route Using Track History - Routes ENTER MENU Highlight Save Trk to Rte ENTER 56 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    are available at all times. For example, if you have a topographical map loaded but the cursor or present position is not on a road, the option "Highlighted road" will not be displayed. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Vert. Profile ENTER Select option ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 57
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    viewing the Vertical Profile of the path you created, press ESC to return to the map screen. Now you can continue adding legs to the path. Tip: You can convert this path into a stored route by simply pressing the MENU key and selecting the Save To Route option. 58 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    speed up satellite acquisition. Two such instances would be travelling over 500 miles with your Meridian turned off or complete loss of memory. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight and the Sat Status screen will still be on.) Default: All On Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 59
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    , Swiss, Swedish, Finnish, German, French, USNG, MGRS, or User Grid. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight ENTER Coord System ENTER Map Datum Select Primary or ENTER Select ENTER Secondary Datum Default: Primary - WGS84 Secondary - WGS84 60 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Selecting the Elevation Mode - Allows you to select the elevation mode used by the Meridian. You may choose between 3D (uses satellite information to compute elevation) or 2D ( Setup ENTER Highlight Nav Units ENTER Select ENTER Nav Units Default: Miles/MPH Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 61
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    Allows you to select what region you are in which will allow the Meridian to automatically adjust the time displayed to compensate for daylight savings time. You will automatically be set by the Meridian during startup when you use the Meridian for the first time. 62 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    important to any GPS user and the power off timer provides another tool in saving battery life. Selecting "On" will allow you to select the mode and how long the Meridian will stay powered Light Timer ENTER Select Timer Duration ENTER Default: 4 Minutes Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 63
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    the baud rate that the receiving device is set for. You can choose from 1200 baud, 4800 baud, 9600 baud, 19200 baud, 57600 baud or 115200 baud. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight Baud Rate ENTER Select Baud Rate ENTER Default: 4800 Baud 64 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    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 Satellite Status ENTER Highlight Languages ENTER Select desired language ENTER Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 65
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    instructions, the Meridian will shut off. The next time it is turned on, it will prompt you that it needs to be initialized. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight ENTER Clear Memory Highlight All ENTER Confirm? ENTER Yes/No Meridian will shut off 66 Magellan Meridian GPS
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    displays the sunrise time, sunset time and lunar phase for any waypoint you have stored in the User category in the waypoint database. All times displayed are local times to your present position. From ENTER arrows to select "Find By" Highlight ENTER Waypoint Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 67
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    Hunt screen displays the best times for fishing or hunting for the position you choose from your User waypoints. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Fish/Hunt ENTER Changing the Fish/Hunt Date - Allows you Highlight ENTER arrows to select Waypoint "Find By" 68 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    in the same way. The instructions below apply to all of the Meridian has lost its ability to compute position fixes due to loss of signal from the satellites. This is handy in that it alerts you that you may need to move to an area that has a clearer view of the sky. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Heading ENTER Confirm ENTER User and Speed Clearing of Data Track Turning the Simulator Off - Turns the simulator off and returns the Meridian to normal operation. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Setup ENTER Highlight Simulate ENTER Highlight ENTER Off 70 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    your present track on the memory card using the filename you provided. This track can be reloaded into your Meridian at a later time. Loading Waypoints and Routes from Memory Card - After accessing the Card Utilities menu, . If you go to your route list, you will Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 71
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    free Meridian does some checking and displays information on the SD card. One of the items displayed is lost clusters. This is for reference only. While the Meridian was checking the SD card, all lost clusters were recovered. This only displays how many were found. 72 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Screens, Map, Routes, Setup, Database, User Waypoints and Misc Topics. Each topic has a number of tips available that can be viewed. From Any Screen MENU Highlight Help ENTER Select Topic Use the "Next" and "Prev" buttons to scroll the Meridian Help Files. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 73
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    your Meridian is setup to be the same as any map or Meridian during 2D operation is the elevation you entered. In 3D (three-dimensional), a minimum of four satellites are needed to compute the position and at the same time, elevation is computed by the Meridian. 74 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    is that the Meridian has no reference to use as a guide to tell it what satellites should be overhead. Without a reference to start with, the Meridian will have to into the Meridian will always be available, even when all of the Meridian's memory has been cleared. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 75
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    mph. The exception is the Meridian Platinum, which has an electronic compass which 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. 76 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Baud Rate.) Can I interface my Meridian with a Macintosh computer? Magellan does not supply cabling or software for the Macintosh line of computers. For information on a cable or software that may meet your requirements, visit GPSy at www.gpsy.com on the internet. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 77
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    road. It could be caused by distance shifts to the map. Use map data for reference and do not rely completely on it. Data was not saved or was corrupted. This can be caused because you removed the batteries or removed external power with the Meridian turned on. 78 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    Floating Buoy Fuel Garden Golf Hotel Hunt/Fish Large City Lighthouse Major City Marina Medium City Museum Obstruction Park Resort Restaurant Rock Scuba RV Service Shooting Sight Seeing Small City Sounding Sports Arena Tourist Info Truck Service Winery Wreck Zoo Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 79
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    , please have your receiver with you. Packages should be sent to: Thales Navigation Magellan Products 960 Overland Court San Dimas, CA 91773 ATTN: Warranty/Repair Additional information regarding software updates to your Meridian can be found in the Product Support section of the Magellan web site
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    the copyright statement. 2. Next go to the Magellan web site and check for the latest software release. The address to take you directly to the Meridian updates is: www.magellangps.com/en/support/products/upgrades/upgrade_meridiangps.asp Meridian Platinum users should go to: www.magellangps.com/en
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    Receiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellites to compute and update information with quadrifilar antenna Acquisition Times (under optimal conditions): Accuracy Position Velocity Warm Cold Update power cable Battery Life Up to 14 hours 82 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    's to your Meridian receiver. (Available only with United States topographic information.) Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards: Available in 8, 16, 32 or 64 MB configurations. Increased the amount of additional map data that can be uploaded to the Meridian receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 83
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    map region you choose to load into the receiver. Maps are not pre-cut to counties or other boundaries. • Creation, management and upload/download True Color Video with 800x600 resolution • 60 MB Hard Drive Space • 32x CD-ROM drive • MS Windows 95/98/NT 4.0 (or higher) Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    PC. Run the MapSend application from your PC. Set Up Map: Using the zoom in and out tools, select the location on the map for the area that you want to get the detailed map from. In this example, a detailed map from the Southern California area will be selected. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 85
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    "Draw New Region" tool to select the area on the map that you want to upload into your Meridian. Here is the region selected for this example. Notice that area within the region changes color, giving you a graphical indication of what region(s) are to be uploaded. 86 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    area on the map where you have uploaded the region. Once you have zoomed out far enough, you will see the outline of a box. This box represents the region that you just uploaded. This portion of the map now has detailed street and points of interest information. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 87
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    . Forcing the memory card could cause damage to the card and/or the Meridian receiver. 6. Reinstall the batteries into the battery compartment. Be sure to observe the proper polarity. 7. Replace the battery compartment door. 8. Turn on the Meridian GPS receiver. 88 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    of the mounting cradle. It is not necessary to tighten the captive screw to the receiver, although you may do so for added security. Connecting directly to the Meridian. Using the captive screw that is attached to the plug, tighten into the back of the receiver. Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 89
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    This is the pinout looking into the 9-pin female connector Pin 2: Data Out Pin 3: Data In Pin 5: Ground 5 1 9 6 Cable Wiring Color Code Power Red: Power + Black: GND Data (Power/Data, PC cable & Data cable only) Yellow: Data In Orange: Data Out Black: GND 90 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    WAAS-capable GPS receivers around the world. WAAS is a free service and, receiving WAAS signals. What are some of the problems with WAAS? The signal coverage with WAAS is not global like GPS satellites. In some locations, receiving gps.faa.gov/programs/WAAS/waas.htm Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 91
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    measured to the nearest degree. A navigation aid (usually found in marine charts) that is floating in water. The position can vary due of the earth's sea level surface. Map makers may use a different model to chart their maps, so position coordinates will differ from . Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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    marine electronic navigation equipment and computer interfaces. A coordinate system describing only Great Britain, similar to UTMs. Used with GRB36 datum. Position coordinates as computed by the Meridian. Speed Over Ground. The speed at which the receiver is moving. Temperature. Magellan Meridian
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    land topographic charts and maps. Velocity Made Good. The component of the velocity that is in the direction of the destination. Waypoint. A location saved in the receiver's memory which is obtained distance, right or left, of course when facing the destination. 94 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver
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