Backward Bearing Directions
-
The
XG-20
has a
built-in a function which
shows the
backward bearing direction of an object.
- T h e b a c k w a r d b e a r i n g d i r e c t i o n i s t h e b e a r i n g
direction opposite
the
direction from normal
bearing direction.
- When the 'Backward Bearing' indicator " " is
appeared, the
XG-20
shows the backward
b e a r i n g d i r e c t i o n o f t h e d i r e c t i o n w h i c h t h e
watch's pointer is pointing.
NOTE:
In Backward Bearing Compass Mode, the magnetic
north indicator and the compass points readout will not be
affected.
To Select Normal Bearing and Backward Bearing
- Press the [mode] button to select between normal and
backward bearing directions, in the Compass Mode.
- The backward bearing will be return to normal
bearing automatically in the following conditions:
1) the
XG-20
change to standby mode.
2)the
XG-20
change to Current Time Mode.
Compass Lock
-
The
XG-20
built-in a lock function to lock
important direction readings, in the Compass Mode.
- When the 'Lock' indicator '
LOCK
' is appeared, the
locks the direction readings, hence the
direction reading will not be changed even the pointer is
pointing to another object.
To Lock/Unlock the Compass Lock
- Press the [start/stop] button to lock/unlock the direction
readings, in the Compass Mode.
- The compass lock will be released automatically on the
following conditions:
.
1) The
XG-20
change
s
to standby mode.
2)The
XG-20
change
s
to Current Time Mode.
XG-20
11.10 Compass Mode
- Backward Bearing Direction
11.11 Compass Mode
- Compass Lock
Compass Mode
(Direction unlocked)
Compass Mode
(Normal Bearing)
Compass Mode
(Direction locked)
Compass Lock
Compass Mode
(Backward Bearing)
Backward Bearing
compass lock
indicator
backward bearing
indicator
Check your position by Backward Bearing
-
The
XG-20
can check your position by backward
bearing.
- Spot two distant identifiable landmarks (mountains,
light- houses, forts and buildings) of your current
position, such as the mountain A and B.
- Consult a map to find out the mountain A and B's
locations on a map.
- Check out the backward bearing directions of mountain
A and B of your current position, such as 135
8
for
mountain A and 270
8
for mountain B.
- Use a ruler to draw the line 135
8
on the map which
starting from the mountain A. Draw the line s 270
8
o n
the map which starting from the mountain B.
- Your current position will be at the intersection point
(point A) of the lines 135
8
and 270
8
.
11.12 Compass Mode
- Application of the Compass I
mountain B
Check Current Position
By Backward Bearing
mountain A
270
8
135
8
point A
0
8
LOCK
LOCK
LOCK
Measure Compass Directions
- When measuring compass directions, make sure
that the
XG-20
is placed on a flat surface
which is parallel to the horizon.
-
If you are wearing the
XG-20
during the
m e a s u r e m e n t , m a k e s u r e t h a t y o u r w r i s t i s
parallel to the horizon.
I M P O R T A N T
: I f t h e w a t c h i s n o t p a r a l l e l t o t h e
horizon when taking a measurement, the result may
be inaccurate.
- Point the pointer which
is
engraved on the watch in
the direction where your target object
is
.
- Press the [Compass] button once to select the
Compass Mode, in the Current Time Mode.
-
The Compass points of the target object appears on
the 1st row of the display. The digital bearing
direction of the target object appears on the 2nd r o w
of the display. The arrow shape indicators on the
display points the magnetic nort
h
.
11.9 Compass Mode
- Measure Compass Directions
Compass Mode
Measure Compass Directions
2. Press the [compass]
button once to switch
to Compass Mode, in
the Current Time Mode
5.
4.
Magnetic north
indicator will be
display
3. Compass point of
the object will be
displayed
Bearing direction
of the object will
be displayed
target object
0
8
0
8
328
8
1. Point the pointer in
the direction of
the target object
start/stop
button
mode
button
start/stop
button
mode
button
normal
bearing
backward
bearing
A
A
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