PNI Wayfinder V2000, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL V2000 DIGITALVEHICLECOMPASS PNIC V2000 Operation Manual idd 4 9 2001 4 28 PM 1...

Page 2: ...Making Ordinary Products Extraordinary PNIC V2000 Operation Manual idd 4 9 2001 4 28 PM 2 1...

Page 3: ...rates for inaccuracies mathematically with its built in micropro cessor The result is unequaled compass performance in a vehicle environment Features Patented magnetic sensor technology same as the bu...

Page 4: ...ensing feature turns the backlight on or off depending on the amount of ambient light when used with 12 volt adapter Distortion warning when magnetic inter ference from outside sources is affecting co...

Page 5: ...h button such as 3 Procedures are organized so that the action to perform follows the step number and result of that action is italicized 4 Press means quickly press and release a button in less than...

Page 6: ...12 volt adapter 10 Installing the temperature sensor 11 Calibration 13 Bearing point mode 14 Temperature mode 15 ICE alert feature 16 Backlight mode 17 Photo diode feature 18 Optional accessories 19 F...

Page 7: ...ding Icon Readout Readout Compass Rose Temperature and Buttons Bearing Point Readout Compass Front Battery Photo Diode Compartment Temperature 12 Volt Power Sensor Jack AdapterJack Compass Back PNIC V...

Page 8: ...t auto shut off value Cal button Press or hold to begin the calibration process Temp button Press to display the temperature or hold to program the display of Fahrenheit or Celsius values Point button...

Page 9: ...rate Afterinstallation youmustcalibratethe unit As a reminder the DISTORTION icon will display in the upper left corner until the unit is calibrated EverytimethebatteryisremovedthePNI V2000mustbecalib...

Page 10: ...ement of the compass without disrupting the bracket mechanism eliminates the need to recalibrate the compass The compass can be tilted up or down a maximum of 20 from road level and still maintain acc...

Page 11: ...windshield until the suction cups hold securely If necessary apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly to suction cup rim to improve grip 3 Slide the PNI V2000 into the bracket makingsurethatthefaceof th...

Page 12: ...eceptacle The photo diode feature of the PNI V2000 is operational only when the 12 volt adapter is plugged in Since cars do not always have constant powersuppliedtothelighterreceptacle you must keep a...

Page 13: ...at in a place where there is natural air flow to the sensor such as in the grill area or door jamb Every vehicle is different making it impossible to list all possible sensor locations 1 Insert the co...

Page 14: ...ner Do not leave the PNI V2000 in a parked vehicle that is likely to be exposed to extremely hot or cold temperatures A temperature sensor tether that is longer than the one included with your PNI V20...

Page 15: ...nds 2 Press At the same time TURN ONCE will flash on and off in the lower left corner and TURN ONCE THEN PRESS CAL TO END cycles in the lower right corner for approximately 2 minutes 3 Turn vehicle in...

Page 16: ...ring point appears in the right center of the screen 2 Hold The message PRESS AGAIN TO STORE cycles in the lower right corner 3 Press The stored bearing point appears numer ically in the lower right c...

Page 17: ...TO STEP HOLD TO SELECT cycles in the lower right corner 2 Press Either C or F flashes in the lower right corner 3 Press To toggle between Celsius and Fahrenheit 4 Hold Until DONE displays to make Cel...

Page 18: ...When the temperature sensor has been properly installed the ICE alert feature warns you if the temperature drops to 35 F 2 C When this happens the PNI V2000 will automatically switch to temperature m...

Page 19: ...nd 180 seconds respectively the value of 00 disables the auto shut off feature 3 Hold To select the interval for the auto shut off until DONE displays 4 Press The backlight stays on for the selected t...

Page 20: ...urns on when the unit senses darkness The backlight turns off under these circumstances when the unit senses light again when is pressed when no magnetic field change has been detected for approximate...

Page 21: ...assistance of a professional automo tive accessory installer to ensure proper installation in your specific vehicle A 30 foot temperature sensor tether is available for an additional charge by callin...

Page 22: ...eld ThePNIV2000 smicroprocessor electronically subtracts out your vehicle s magnetic fields displaying highly accurate compass readings Magneto inductive sensor technology has many advantages over oth...

Page 23: ...the process whereby the PNI V2000 separates the earth s magnetic field from external magnetic fields such as those generated by a vehicle s steel body or electronics Without calibration the PNI V2000...

Page 24: ...se proximity to something with a strong magnetic field Once the vehicle has moved away from the source of interference the DISTORTION icon disapears indicating that the unit will be accurate again If...

Page 25: ...n How can the bearing point feature help me Settingabearingpointtoadesiredheadingor to a sighted landmark allows you to monitor and maintain your heading and remain on course on an unfamiliar road A b...

Page 26: ...best to contact or return your unit to the place of purchase within 30 days of the purchase If you wish to return the unit for replacement or repair to PNI Corporation please follow the following proc...

Page 27: ...vided or if it is past the 12 month warranty period OnceyouhaveacquiredanRMAnumber pack the unit securely to prevent damage in transit If possible use the original packing material and box Be sure to...

Page 28: ...nt your name and address where the replacement should be delivered Afterreceiptof yourdocuments and unit a replacement unit will be sent to you Please allow 2 to 3 weeks from receipt of your returned...

Page 29: ...ur exclusive remedy for breach of warranty shall be that PNI at its option will replace or repairtheproductandreturnthereplacement or repaired product to you at no charge provided that you ship the pr...

Page 30: ...special damages relating to the use of or inability to use this product whether arising out of contract negligence tort or under any warranty theory or for infringement of any other party s intellect...

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