La Crosse Technology XG-20 instruction manual Compass Mode Calibrating the Compass, Example

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11.6 Compass Mode - Calibrating the Compass

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Calibration

'Rotation' Mode

To Calibrate the Compass

-Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to start the Magnetic Declination Setting, in the Compass Mode.

-The 'DEC' indicator will be appeared on the 1st row of the display. The digit will start flashing, press the

[start/stop] button to change the angle (from -90 to 90),until the desire magnetic declination has appeared.

Example 1:

-Compensate the magnetic declination for Wellington in New Zealand (22-E), select +22 in the magnetic

declination setting.

Example 2:

-Compensate the magnetic declination in Boston in the USA (16-W), select -16 in the magnetic declination setting.

- Press the [mode] button to go to the Calibration ' R o t a t i o n ' M o d e , t h e E L b a c k l i g h t w i l l t u r n o n

automatically for a second. At the same time, the 'CAL'

indicator will show on 1st row of the display and

the bearing indicators will start to move.

- When the EL back light is off, hold the XG-20 on a

flat surface which is

parallel to the horizon, then rotate

the XG-20 clockwise

at the rate as the bearing

indicators' moving for 2 turns. The rotation should be completed in a slow and steady practice.

-When the turning is completed, press [mode] button to return to Compass Mode. The Calibration 'Rotation' Mode will return to Compass Mode after 1 minute.

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XG-20 Introduction Parts and Its Functions Major Function Modes Current Time Mode Current Time & Calendar Current Time ModeTo Set the Current Time and Date Current Time Mode Setting Current Time & CalendarSetting Procedures To Set the Alarm ON/OFF Alarm Time Mode Setting the Alarm and Chime On/OffAlarm Time Mode To Set the Chime ON/OFFTo Set the Alarm Time Alarm Time ModeSetting the Alarm Time Chronograph Mode Chronograph All Zero Mode Chronograph ModeTo Start/Stop the Chronograph Chronograph Mode Start/Stop the ChronographTo Reset the Chronograph To Record Lap Memory Chronograph Mode Record Lap TimeTo Reset Lap Memory To Recall Lap Memory Lap Memory Recall Mode Recall Lap TimeLap Memory Recall Mode Countdown Timer Mode Countdown Timer Mode Countdown TimerSetting Procedure Countdown Timer Mode Setting the TimerTo Set the Countdown Timer To Reset the Timer Timer Mode Using the TimerTo Use the Timer To Start/Stop the Pacer Pacer Mode Pacer ModePacer Mode Pacer Mode Setting the Pacer Rate bpm To Set the Pacer Rate bpmDual Time Mode Dual Time Mode Dual Time ModeDual Time Mode Setting the Dual Time To Set the Dual TimeCompass Mode The Precautions Precautions when Using XG-20Compass Mode Compass Mode Compass Mode Compass Mode Magnetic Declination What is Magnetic DeclinationCompass Mode Magnetic Declination Compensation ExampleCompass Mode Magnetic Declination at Major Cities No. Country/Place Major City DeclinationCompass Mode Before Calibrate the Compass To Calibrate the compassCompass Mode Calibrating the Compass Compass Points Compass Mode Compass Points and Digital BearingsDirection of an Object Digital BearingCompass Mode Compass Points versus Digital Bearings Marks Compass Points Digital Bearing DirectionsCompass Mode Measure Compass Directions Measure Compass DirectionsTo Select Normal Bearing and Backward Bearing Compass Mode Backward Bearing DirectionBackward Bearing Directions Compass Lock To Lock/Unlock the Compass LockCompass Mode Application of the Compass Check your position by Backward BearingDuring the Track To Check the Track Course CorrectBefore the Track Auto-Light Indication Low Battery Indication & Auto-Light IndicationLow Battery Indication Specifications Warranty Information
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