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User's Guide Destinator 36
Settings
GPS Settings
Destinator uses the GPS receiver to pinpoint your location. GPS signals are automatically
acquired and your vehicle's location and position are constantly updated unless you are
working in the Free Browse Map mode or you tap the GPS Off button. The GPS receiver
may take a few minutes to find its initial location. For best results, ensure that the GPS
receiver has a clear view of the sky.
The following GPS information is displayed:
Longitude - The angular distance east or west on the earth's surface.
Latitude - The location of a place north or south of the earth's surface.
Speed - The rate of movement, as expressed by kilometres or miles per hour.
Altitude - The height above sea level.
The
and buttons let you connect or disconnect from the GPS receiver. If you are
working in Free Browse Map mode, Destinator automatically disconnects from the GPS receiver.
Tap the GPS Set button to display the following Connection fields:
COM Port
This field lets you specify the Communications port.
Note: Most Bluetooth receivers use COM 6 or COM 8. Most serial receivers use
COM 1.
Baud Rate
This field lets you specify the transmission rate of data.
Protocol
This field displays the GPS protocol. The default value is NMEA.
Note: Most receivers use NMEA 4800.
Traffic Info.
Select the ON radio button to activate the TMC service. This service lets you
enjoy live traffic updates from local broadcasters, including premium toll
services in England, France, and Germany.
Connect to GPS
This button lets you locate the GPS receiver by the values you have entered
in the COM, Baud, and Protocol fields.