Pni V2000 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL V2000 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS ...

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Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary ...

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1 You have purchased one of the most sophis- ticated compasses available for use in a vehicle. The Waynder V2000 is one of sev- eral models using our latest technology to make a digital compass easy and fun to use, while stil...

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2 • Automatic shut-off when no magnetic eld changes have been sensed for approximately 10 minutes. • Programmable automatic backlight shut- off feature. • Photo diode light sensing feature turns the backlight on or off de...

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3 The manual is designed with procedures organized in the order that they will be needed. Additional information about procedures or compass use can be found in our Frequently Asked Questions section. 1. The LCD icons are written in c...

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4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing the Waynder V2000 . . . . . 7 Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Installing the 12-volt adapter . . . . . .8 Installing the temperature sensor . . .8 Adj...

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5 DISPLAY “DISTORTION” Cardinal Point Numeric Heading Icon Readout Readout Compass Rose Temperature and Buttons Bearing Point Readout Compass Front Battery Photo Diode Compartment Temperature 12-Volt Power Sensor Jack Adapt...

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6 When turned on, the unit displays heading in one of 16 cardinal points (N, NNE, NE, ENE, etc.), numeric digits with a resolution of 5°, and a compass rose at all times. The compass rose points in the direction displayed on the cardinal point...

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7 Step 1: Installing the battery The unit uses a 3-volt CR123A lithium-type battery, installed according to the diagram on the inside of the battery compartment. Push the battery straight down into the compartment, not at an ...

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8 Step 2: Installing the 12-volt adapter Installing the 12-volt adapter is optional, but recommended. Insert the small end into the jack marked “POWER”, located on the back of the compass and plug the large end into your cigarette lighter rec...

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9 1. Insert the connector end of the tether into the jack marked “TEMP” located on the back of the compass. 2. Before removing the backing tape from the adhesive surface, make sure the mounting surface is free of oil and dirt. 3...

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HEADER 10 INSTALLING THE WAYFINDER V2000 Adjustment of this bracket does not require the use of a screwdriver. Please do not remove the screw from the pivot point of the bracket, the internal parts are small and can easily be l...

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HEADER 11 INSTALLING THE WAYFINDER V2000 Step 4: Mounting the Bracket 1. Install the suction cups into the mounting bracket by sliding them into their holes (if not pre-installed). 2. Do not loosen the screw at the pivot point where the two-pie...

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12 INSTALLING THE WAYFINDER V2000 20° maximum up tilt 20° maximum down tilt Dashboard Windshield Horizontal Plane • Choose a place on the windshield that will not obstruct the driver’s view and is easily within reach. Make sure the windshi...

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13 CALIBRATION If you have just installed a new battery, the “DISTORTION” icon will display in the upper left corner of the screen until calibration is completed. To calibrate, do the following: 1. Hold . The message “PRESS AGAIN ...

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14 BEARING POINT MODE Bearing point allows one numeric heading to be stored and displayed for use as a reference point. If the battery was just installed, 00° displays in the lower right corner. To enter a new bearing point, do the follow...

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15 TEMPERATURE MODE If the temperature sensor has not been properly installed prior to pressing , “PLUG IN THE SENSOR” will cycle in the lower right corner. To program temperature display for °C or °F, do the following: 1. Hold . Th...

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16 TEMPERATURE MODE If the temperature falls below 1°F (-17°C), the display will ash “UNDER 1°F” (or “UNDER -17°C”) until the temperature rises above the minimum. Similarly, If the temperature rises above 158°F (70°C), the d...

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17 BACKLIGHT MODE Press to turn the backlight on or off. To program the backlight auto shut-off value, do the following: 1. Hold . “PRESS AGAIN TO STEP” “HOLD LIGHT TO SELECT” cycles in the lower right corner. 2. Press . ...

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18 BACKLIGHT MODE Photo diode feature The Waynder V2000 comes equipped with a photo diode light sensor that turns the backlight on or off depending on the amount of ambient light it senses. The backlight turns on when the unit...

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19 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES A hard-wire kit is available for an addi- tional charge by calling our customer ser- vice department at (888) 422-6672 from anywhere in the U. S. A., (707) 566-2260, or e-mail [email protected]. Please seek the assistance...

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20 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How does the Waynder V2000 work? The Waynder V2000 uses a patented magnetic sensor technology that was developed by PNI Corporation for the U.S. military. This technology is called “magneto-inductiv...

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21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How do I read the display? The Waynder V2000 displays direction in 3 different formats: (1) cardinal points, (2) numeric digits (325º, 330º, etc.), and (3) compass rose. The 16 cardinal points of ...

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22 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS vehicle or when the battery was removed. The Waynder V2000 requires re-calibration when the “DISTORTION” icon displays in the upper left corner or when there has been a change to your ve...

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23 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS how you will be using the unit. For example, you should calibrate with the temperature tether and 12-volt adapter attached to the unit (if you intend to use the 12-volt adapter). If you typically...

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24 SERVICE & REPLACEMENT Customer Service Please e-mail customer service department at [email protected] or call us between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday, with questions not an...

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25 SERVICE & REPLACEMENT purchase is provided, or if it is past the 12-month warranty period. Once you have acquired a RMA number, pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit. If possible, use the original packing material an...

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26 PNI Corporation warrants to the original user that this product will be free of defects in workmanship and materials for one (1) year from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover wear and tear due to normal use, or damag...

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27 LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY LIMITED TO, (1) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR (2) THAT USE OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED AND ERROR FREE. PNI shall ...

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28 • Battery life: 3,600 hours without backlight, 140 hours with constant backlight usage. • Operating temperature range (°F/°C): 14°F to 140°F / -10°C to 60°C • Storage temperature range (°F/°C): -40°F to 185°F / -40°C to 85°C ...

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29 NOTES ...

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