La Crosse Technology XG-20 instruction manual Compass Mode Compass Points and Digital Bearings

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11.7 Compass Mode - Compass Points and Digital Bearings

N

object D

NW N

E object B

point A

SE object C

Bearing Directions

(Compass Points)

The Direction of an Object

-The direction of an object from a point is specified in either compass points or digital bearing directions.

-The XG-20 provides both compass points or ` digital bearing directions.

The Compass Points

-The compass points are North, Northeast, East. Southeast, South, Southwest, West and Northwest.

-For example, in the figure on the left, the compass points of object B from point A is East. The compass

points of object C from point A is Southeast. The compass points of object D from point A is Northwest.

The Digital Bearing

 

angular

 

difference

object D

08

3158

 

08

-The digital bearing direction of an object is defined as the angular difference between North and the

object. (Assuming that 08 for North, and the measuring range is from 08 to 3598)

point

A

908 object B

1358 object C

-For example, in the figure on the left, the digital bearing direction of object B from point A is 908. The digital

bearing direction of object C from point A is 1358. The digital bearing direction of object D from point A is

3158.

Bearing Directions

(Digital)

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Contents XG-20 Introduction Parts and Its Functions Major Function Modes Current Time Mode Current Time Mode Current Time & CalendarCurrent Time Mode Setting Current Time & Calendar Setting ProceduresTo Set the Current Time and Date To Set the Chime ON/OFF Alarm Time Mode Setting the Alarm and Chime On/OffAlarm Time Mode To Set the Alarm ON/OFFAlarm Time Mode Setting the Alarm TimeTo Set the Alarm Time Chronograph Mode Chronograph Mode Chronograph All Zero ModeChronograph Mode Start/Stop the Chronograph To Reset the ChronographTo Start/Stop the Chronograph Chronograph Mode Record Lap Time To Reset Lap MemoryTo Record Lap Memory Lap Memory Recall Mode Recall Lap Time Lap Memory Recall ModeTo Recall Lap Memory Countdown Timer Countdown Timer Mode Countdown Timer ModeCountdown Timer Mode Setting the Timer To Set the Countdown TimerSetting Procedure Timer Mode Using the Timer To Use the TimerTo Reset the Timer Pacer Mode Pacer Mode Pacer ModeTo Start/Stop the Pacer To Set the Pacer Rate bpm Pacer Mode Setting the Pacer Rate bpmDual Time Mode Dual Time Mode Dual Time ModeTo Set the Dual Time Dual Time Mode Setting the Dual TimePrecautions when Using XG-20 Compass Mode The PrecautionsCompass Mode Compass Mode Compass ModeWhat is Magnetic Declination Compass Mode Magnetic DeclinationExample Compass Mode Magnetic Declination CompensationNo. Country/Place Major City Declination Compass Mode Magnetic Declination at Major CitiesTo Calibrate the compass Compass Mode Before Calibrate the CompassCompass Mode Calibrating the Compass Digital Bearing Compass Mode Compass Points and Digital BearingsDirection of an Object Compass PointsMarks Compass Points Digital Bearing Directions Compass Mode Compass Points versus Digital BearingsMeasure Compass Directions Compass Mode Measure Compass DirectionsCompass Mode Backward Bearing Direction Backward Bearing DirectionsTo Select Normal Bearing and Backward Bearing To Lock/Unlock the Compass Lock Compass LockCheck your position by Backward Bearing Compass Mode Application of the CompassTo Check the Track Course Correct Before the TrackDuring the Track Low Battery Indication & Auto-Light Indication Low Battery IndicationAuto-Light Indication Specifications Warranty Information

XG-20 specifications

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