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2 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReference Guide: Here you will find step-by-step instructions for all of thefeatures found in the Meridian. This cha

92 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixActive Leg The segment of a route currently being traveled.Altitude The current elevation above sea level.BRG

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 93AppendixETE Estimated Time Enroute. The estimated timeremaining to reach the next waypoint in a route.HDG Heading.

94 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixTrue North The direction to North Pole from an observer’sposition. The north direction on any geographicalme

3Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverSetting up the Meridian is a simple two-step process: installing the batteriesand initializing the Meridian.The Magella

4 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe Meridian will walk you through the process of setting up the receiverfor first time use. This procedure is common

5Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverStep 2: Select LanguageUse the Up/Down arrows to move the highlight to thelanguage that you want the screens to be dis

6 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverStep 5: Enter the Time and DateEntering Data. When entering data in the Meridian, you sometimesneed to use the arrow

7Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverStep 6: Compute First FixThe Satellite Status screen is displayed and theMeridian begins acquiring the data from the s

8 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFor many of you this will be your first introduction into using a GPSreceiver as a navigational tool. With all of the

9Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe display backlight can be set to one of three levels (low, high oroff).PWRPress andhold for 2secondsDisplaybacklight

10 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe Meridian has nine navigation screens: Map screen, Compass screen,Large Data screen, two Position screens, Road sc

11Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverMap Screen The Map screen has two modes,position or cursor. In the position mode, your presentposition is indicat

WARNINGSFOR SAFETY REASONS, THE DRIVER SHOULD NOT USE THIS DEVICE IN AVEHICLE WHILE IN MOTION TO ASSIST THE DRIVER TO NAVIGATE.Please do not try and c

12 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverPosition Screens. The Position screens 1 and 2 displayyour present position using the coordinate systems that you

13Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverThe NAV key and the ESC key are used to step through the variousnavigation screens. If you are viewing one of the NAV

14 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiverfrom a list of waypoints named WPT001, WPT002, etc. For thatreason, you may want to change the default name to one o

15Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverWhen you have the name the way you want it, highlight “OK” andpress [ENTER]. You are returned to the Mark screen with

16 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverA GOTO route is simply a route with a start point (your present position)and a single destination point (a waypoint y

17Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverStep 3: Select Find By.There are two options of “Find By”: Alphabetical and Nearest To.Selecting Alphabetical will di

18 Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver(If you have been performing the keypresses as you are reading this,then you are probably viewing one of the NAV scre

19Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFor this example, you would highlight Los Angeles, CA and press[ENTER]. The last viewed NAV screen is displayed and t

20 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu r n t he Meridian On — Applies power to the Meridian and displays lastNAV screen viewed. During power-u

21Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceButton Sequence1st Press L ight On (low)2nd Press Light On (high)3rd Press Light OffPress and hold for2 seco

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iIntroductionAbout This User Manual ... 1Setting

22 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSelecting NAV Screens — The [NAV] button provides a means ofaccessing the navigation screens. (Note: the se

23Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceMap ScaleIndicatorPresentPosition IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent Position IconPresent

24 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCursorInformationBlockMap ScaleIndicatorCursorIconCursor IconCursor IconCursor IconCursor IconCursor IconThe

25Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Map DisplayThe Map screen can be customized for your individual needs andrequirements. You c

26 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTu rning On/Off Topographic Lines — [Available only if a map hasbeen uploaded from a Magellan MapSend Topo

27Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSetting Up Map Data Fields — The following options are available ONLYif you are in the Position Mode of the M

28 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferencePossible Map Information OptionsTwo Data FieldsThis option displays two fields at the bottomof the display.

29Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceChanging the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 different data opt

30 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReference Available Data OptionsBearing This is the direction to your destination from your present position, ind

31Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceAlso, you must be zoomed in to a scale of 0.80 miles or closer for thehorizontal profile to be displayed. Zo

ii Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferencePower/Backlight/Contrast ... 20Turn the Me

32 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceChanging the Map Orientation — You can change how the map isorientated on the screen to either North Up, Cou

33Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceTrack Mode -Fixed RateTrack Mode -AutoTrack Mode -Auto DetailedFromthe MAPScreenMENUNAVHighlightMap SetupUse

34 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceThe Compass Screen is the second in the list of navigation screens yourMeridian can present. The two data f

35Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameWhen you are navigating on aG

36 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (

37Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceThe Position screens 1 and 2 simply display your present position using thecoordinate systems that you have s

38 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceResetting the Trip Odometer — Resets the trip odometer to 0000.00.From thePositionScreenMENUHighlightReset T

39Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that is beingdisplayed to 1 of 13 data options (b

40 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizableData FieldsDestinationNameCompassDestination NameDestination NameDestination NameDestination Nam

41Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceCustomizing the Data Fields — Allows you to change the data that isbeing displayed to 1 of 13 data options (b

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver iiiPosition Screen ... 36GPS Status

42 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverReferenceSatellitePositionSatellitePosition GraphBattery LifeIndicatorSatellite SignalStrength ChartPowerSourceSatell

43Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceAccessing Waypoints in the Database — All stored waypoints, whetheruser-input or preloaded, can be found in

44 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eWith the category highlighted, you need to select how you want to find thedesired waypoint, either by a

45Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceSelecting User Waypoints (Alphabetical)FromDatabaseScreenUse up/downarrows tohighlight “User”Use left/right

46 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eSelecting Uploaded Waypoints (Nearest To Position)FromDatabaseScreenUse up/downarrows to highlightuploa

47Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceSaving Present Position as a Waypoint — Creates and stores your presentposition into the memory of the Meri

48 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eCreating New Waypoint with Map Cursor — Provides a method ofcreating a new waypoint with coordinates ot

49Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceViewing a Map Object on the Map — Displays on the Map the MapObject you have selected.Note: This function i

50 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eSearching for a Street Address — This option allows you to search anuploaded map database for a specif

51Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceCreating a GOTO Route — Creates and sets as the active route a 1-legroute with your present position as the

iv Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRoutes ... 51Creating

52 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eCreating a Multileg Route — Provides the means to create a multileg routethat can be stored in memory.M

53Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceFromAnyScreenMENUHighlightRoutesSelect an“Empty”RouteStep 1:SelectstartingwaypointSelectWaypointCategoryUse

54 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c e(Note: If the route is active, the Meridian will automatically display“Deactivate Route” in the menu a

55Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceDeleting a Leg — Deletes a leg from the route.Select route to be edited.See Instructions forViewing a Route

56 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eReversing a Route — Allows any route in memory to be reversed. In theexample used earlier of “A” to “B

57Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceVertical Profile displays the elevation as a graphical display for the optionyou select. Only Track Histor

58 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eTr ack History Description — This option displays the vertical profileof the track that is stored in th

59Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceInitializing the Meridian — Enables you to initialize the Meridian shouldit be needed to speed up satellite

60 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eSelecting the Coordinate System — Allows you to set the coordinatesystem that will be used to display

61Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceSelecting the Elevation Mode — Allows you to select the elevation modeused by the Meridian. You may choose

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver vChanging the Power Key Settings ... 65Selecting Languages

62 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eSelecting the North Reference — Allows the selection of whether theMeridian uses True North, Magnetic N

63Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe rencePower Off Timer — Conserving battery life is important to any GPS userand the power off timer provides anot

64 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eTu rning the Beeper On/Off — Allows you to select which actions willcause the beeper to sound. You ca

65Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceChanging the Power Key Settings — Allows you to choose from “Noprotection” (normal) or “On/Off Protected”

66 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eBaudscreen.BaudAll of the Clear functions operate in the same way. The instructions shownapply to all

67Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceAccessing the Sun/Moon Screen — The Sun/Moon screen displays thesunrise time, sunset time and lunar phase f

68 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eAccessing the Fish/Hunt Screen — The Fish/Hunt screen displays the besttimes for fishing or hunting for

69Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceAll of the Alarm options are set in the same way. The instructions belowapply to all of the Alarm settings

70 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c eTu r n i ng on the Simulator - Auto Mode — This turns the simulator onand uses a predefined heading a

71Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceThere are utilities built into the Meridian to assist you in using an optionalSecure Digital memory card.To

vi Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAbout Screen... 73Help Screen .

72 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe re n c enotice that each route has an identifying number, 1-20. Suppose youcreated a route in Route 1 and then

73Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverRe fe renceAbout... ScreenThe About... screen displays the current status of your Meridian. Using theAbout... screen

74 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsGeneralWhat is the difference between degrees/minutes/seconds (DEG/MIN/SEC)and degrees/minu

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 75Frequently Asked QuestionsHow long can I expect my Meridian to run on a fresh set of batteries?Under normal operating

76 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverFrequently Asked QuestionsNavigation ScreensWhy does my compass not point in the right direction?The Meridian compute

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 77Frequently Asked QuestionsOutput DataWhat is NMEA?NMEA (National Marine Electronics Association) is thestandard used

78 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixReceiver will not turn on:1. Check to see if batteries are installed correctly.2. Replace with two new AA alk

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 79AppendixThese is a list of the icons and their designator that can be assigned to a waypointwhile marking a position

80 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixIf after using the troubleshooting section, you are still unable to solve youroperation problems, please call

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 81AppendixNew functions and features are regularly being added to keep your Meridian atthe forefront of GPS receivers.

Welcome and congratulations on your purchase of the Magellan Meridian GPSreceiver. The Meridian has all the features that a sailor, fisherman, hiker,

82 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixCHARACTERISTICSPerformanceReceiver 12 parallel-channel technology, tracks up to 12 satellitesto compute and u

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 83AppendixAccessories for your receiver are available from your Magellan dealer or you canorder directly from Magellan

84 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixThe MapSend Streets CD allows you to load detailed street maps into yourMeridian. The maps supplied on the M

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 85AppendixThe MapSend® series of CD-ROMs allows you to extend the capabilities of yourMeridian GPS receiver and there i

86 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixSelect Area: Use the “Draw New Region” tool to select the area on the mapthat you want to upload into your

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 87AppendixUpload Region: Make sure that the Meridian is turned on and click on the“Upload Regions” button. You will

88 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixThe Magellan Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards can be added to any of theMeridian line of GPS receivers throug

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 89AppendixAvailable as accessories for your GPS receiver are the following cables: ExternalPower Cable with Cigarette

90 Magellan Meridian GPS ReceiverAppendixConnecting to an External Power SourceIf using the cable that comes with the cigarette lighter adapter, simpl

Magellan Meridian GPS Receiver 91AppendixYour Magellan GPS receiver has been upgraded to include the latest WAAS(Wide Area Augmentation System) techno