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The Compass temporarily may not provide accurate readings if you are inside a
building or enclosure, or are close to a large metal tractor/trailer, truck or train.
Once you are away from such a location, the Compass will work correctly again.
If the
Optional GPS Locator is installed and receiving a signal, its Compass
function will override the the magnetic Compass except when the GPS signal
is lost.
Set Compass
After the detector is installed in your vehicle and Compass is turned On
using Menu mode, the system will automatically advance to the Set Compass
calibration screen from which the calibration can be performed.
WARNING
Before calibrating the Compass, go to a large parking lot or
other safe, low-traffic area.
When the instructions direct you to drive in two circles, make two complete
loops (in either direction) from any starting orientation at any convenient
speed. The loops need not be perfect and can be circles, small squares, four
three-point turns or any pattern that makes at least two complete turns within
two minutes of starting the maneuver.
From the Calibrate Compass screen:
1. Press the Mutebutton to begin compass calibration.
2. Drive your vehicle in two circles.
3. Press the Mutebutton to complete the setting process.
The system will store the calibration data and provide a completion message
on the display as well as a tone or voice message.
NOTE
If you do not press the Mutebutton within two minutes after beginning
the Set Compass process, Compass calibration will automatically
terminate. The unit will provide a corresponding message.
Once the initial calibration is complete, you can go to Set Compass in the
User Settings Menu and recalibrate the Compass as needed by repeating
the three-step calibration process.
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Customizable Display Colors
Your detector includes the Color Theme feature that allows you to customize
the display screen color scheme to match your car’s dash illumination:
Multi-Color, Red, Blue, Orange or Green. The factory setting is Multi-Color.
Display Timeout
Display Timeout determines how long the Standby screen is illuminated
before switching the unit to Dark. The factory default is 30 seconds.
You can set the time interval to 15 seconds, 30 seconds, one minute, three
minutes or Always On (display never turns Off).
Frequency Display Mode
Different Ka radar and LIDAR (Laser) guns operate at various frequencies
within their assigned spectrums. When Frequency Display is turned On,
the signal frequency will be added to the alert. The factory setting for
Frequency Display is Off.
Compass Mode
Your detector includes an internal 8-point magnetic Compass
that can continuously display your current direction of travel:
N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W or NW. The factory setting for
Compass is Off.
Before the magnetic compass will work properly,
it must be calibrated. Calibration allows the Compass
electronics to measure and store information about the
magnetic fields generated by your vehicle so direction
indications will be accurate.
A Compass icon and directional heading will appear in
the display when the Compass is On and calibrated.
The Compass will remain accurately calibrated as long as your detector
is mounted in the same place in your vehicle. If you change the location
where the unit is mounted or move it to another vehicle, you must
recalibrate the Compass. You should also recalibrate the Compass
if you suspect it is providing inaccurate directions.
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