PNI V2000 Operation Manual

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OPERATION MANUAL V2000 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS PNIC V2000 Operation Manual.idd 4/9/2001, 4:28 PM1 ...

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1 You have purchased one of the most sophisti- cated compasses available for use in a vehicle. The PNI V2000 is one of several models using our latest technology to make a digital compass easy and fun to use, while still incorporatin...

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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 PNI V2000 . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Windshield installation guidelines . . 8 Windshield mounting . . . . . . . . . . . ...

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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, E, 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 poi...

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7 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 angle. O...

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8 Windshield installation guidelines Choose a place on the windshield that will not obstruct the driver’s view and is within reach so the buttons are easy to push. Make sure the windshield surface is clean. Once installed, the fa...

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9 Windshield mounting 20° maximum up tilt 20° maximum down tilt Dashboard Windshield 1. Install the suction cups into the windshield mounting bracket by sliding them into their holes (if not pre-installed). 2. Press the bracket rml...

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10 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 receptacl...

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11 Installing the temperature sensor The included temperature sensor and tether may be used outside or inside the vehicle. Sensor placement inside the vehicle should be somewhere out of direct sunlight and away from your vehicle...

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12 If the temperature sensor is not plugged in and the button is pressed, the message “PLUG IN THE SENSOR” will cycle twice in the lower right corner. Do not leave the PNI V2000 in a parked vehicle that is likely to be exposed...

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13 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 TO START O...

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14 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 following: 1. Align you...

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15 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 . The message �...

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16 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 display wil...

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17 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 . To display valu...

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18 Photo diode feature The PNI 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 senses darkness. The backlight turns ...

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19 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 of a professional a...

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20 How does the PNI V2000 work? The PNI V2000 uses a patented magnetic sensor technology that was developed by PNI Corporation for the U.S. military. This technology is called “magneto-inductive” and is the largest advanc...

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21 How do I read the display? The PNI 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 a compass (N, NNE, NE, ENE, E...

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22 displays in the upper left corner or when there has been a change to your vehicle, such as the installation of a new stereo. What does it mean when the “DISTORTION” icon displays in the upper left corner? “DISTORTION” indicates m...

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23 unit (if you intend to use the 12-volt adapter). If you typically drive with your headlights and stereo on (or any other electronic instrument), turn these on prior to calibration. How can the bearing point feature help ...

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24 Customer Service Please e-mail customer service department at [email protected] or call us between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (PST) Monday through Friday, with your questions. Warranty Service For the fastest...

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25 • By fax: (707) 566-2261 • By e-mail: [email protected] 2. Provide a proof of purchase, such as a mechanical reproduction or carbon copy of a sales receipt. If you send your original receipt, it cannot be returned. ...

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26 problem to the following address: PNI Corporation 5464 Skylane Blvd., Suite A Santa Rosa, CA 95403-1084 Type or print your name and address where the replacement should be delivered. After receipt of your documents and unit, a ...

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27 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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28 LIMITED WARRANTY; LIMITATION OF LIABILITY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, IN FACT OR IN LAW, WITH RESPECT TO THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, (1) THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOS...

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