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Summary of Contents for PNI Wayfinder V700
- Page 1 OPERATION MANUAL V700 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS...
- Page 2 Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary...
- Page 3 CONGRATULATIONS! You have acquired one of the most • easily slides off its cradle OMPASS UNIT sophisticated compasses available for vehicle for external use as hand compass. hand use. Wayfinder V700 • can be used in two OR HIKING OR DRIVING incorporates patented magnetic sensor different magnetic field environments technology that was developed to display the...
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Page 4: Compass Features
COMPASS FEATURES button and turn a circle. No need to sources affects the accuracy of the repeat until the batteries are removed or compass. the compass is moved elsewhere. • operates on 2 ATTERY OR VOLT POWER • LCD improves brightness “AAA”... -
Page 5: Display And Buttons
DISPLAY AND BUTTONS Distortion Icon Vehicle Mode Icon On/Off Button Press to turn unit and backlight on; Hold to turn unit and backlight off Calibrate Button Press to turn unit and backlight on; Hold to carry out calibration Hand Mode Icon... - Page 6 DISPLAY AND BUTTONS Distortion Icon Important: In Vehicle Mode, the compass rose The Wayfinder V700 detects when outside arrow points in the direction of travel. magnetic interference compromises accuracy Hand Mode Icon by displaying the “DIST” icon on the LCD.
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Page 7: Installing Or Replacing Batteries
. Installing the batteries Remove the Wayfinder V700 from its cradle and place it on a flat surface with the LCD facing down and the back of the compass facing up. - Page 8 INSTALLING OR REPLACING BATTERIES Notes • If nothing happens, or if the display freezes, remove the batteries, wait approximately one minute, and then reinsert the batteries. • Every time the batteries are removed or replaced, you must recalibrate the compass. •...
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Page 9: Mounting The Compass
MOUNTING THE COMPASS Mounting guidelines Ensure the suction cups (included) face • Choose a place on the windshield that outward from the cradle and press the heads will not obstruct the view of the driver into the base holes through the larger half of and is within easy reach. - Page 10 MOUNTING THE COMPASS the vehicle. If necessary, loosen the screws with a small Phillips screwdriver, adjust up or down as required, and tighten the screw. 20° maximum up tilt You are now ready to calibrate your compass. Horizontal Plane 20° maximum down tilt Calibration allows the compass to distinguish the earth’s magnetic field from the one generated by your vehicle and consequently...
- Page 11 CALIBRATION When to calibrate: bottom left corner. If it is horizontal, it is in • Before first use in vehicle or in hand mode. hand mode and displays a hand icon in the If you plan to use both modes you must bottom right corner.
- Page 12 45°) at this stage will reverting to the standard directional display. cancel calibration and the compass will revert You have now calibrated the Wayfinder V700 to normal mode. for vehicle mode. Press the CAL button briefly. “TURN” will appear beneath the top arrow element and “Press CAL when done”...
- Page 13 Calibrating the compass (hand mode) Press the “CAL ” button briefly. “TURN” Place the Wayfinder V700 on its back (face will appear beneath the top arrow element up) on a flat surface. Avoid magnetic surfaces and “Press CAL when done” will appear in such as steel tables.
- Page 14 CALIBRATION The compass uses an electro-luminescent the compass on and will remain on until backlight to illuminate the display, making it the compass is turned off (manually or visible at night. Pressing any button turns the automatically). If you disconnect the 12-volt backlight on or off.
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Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does the Wayfinder V700 work? vehicle’s magnetic field from the overall reading The Wayfinder V700 uses a patented magnetic and displays highly accurate compass readings. sensor technology that was developed by Magneto-inductive sensor technology has PNI Corporation for the U.S. military. This... - Page 16 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where can I use the compass? What is calibration, and why is it necessary? The Wayfinder V700 can be used in any Calibration is the process whereby the type of vehicle including cars, trucks, vans, Wayfinder V700 distinguishes the earth’s...
- Page 17 (inside or outside of new electrical equipment such as a stereo the vehicle) without needing to recalibrate or CD. The Wayfinder V700 must be hand each time you change environments. calibrated (see page 11) before first use...
- Page 18 The Where can I get another copy of this operation Wayfinder V700 senses when there has been manual? a significant change in magnetic fields and Copies are available in PDF format on our displays the “DIST”...
- Page 19 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS If I have a problem with my unit, what or repair to PNI, please follow the following should I do? procedures: First call or e-mail our technical service 1. Obtain a return merchandise authorization department at the addresses below. The (RMA) number by contacting PNI: phone lines are open 7 a.m.
- Page 20 Once you have acquired an RMA number, the problem and send to: pack the unit securely to prevent damage PNI Corporation in transit. If possible, use the original 5464 Skylane Boulevard, Suite A packing material and box. Be sure to send Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 the entire product.
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Page 21: Limited Warranty; Limitation Of Liability
(ii) the period of time remaining on the unauthorized repair. original one (1) year warranty. If the product is found by PNI to be defective THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS GIVEN IN and you have provided proof of purchase LIEU OF AND PNI DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER acceptable to PNI,PNI’s entire liability and your... - Page 22 MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR including, but not limited to, loss of use, A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR (2) THAT revenue, or profit. In no event shall PNI’s USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE total liability for all claims regarding the UNINTERRUPTED AND ERROR FREE.
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- Page 24 PNI Corporation www.pnicorp.com PN 11396 R02 1000259 VG2-01...
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