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Brunton Outback User Manual

Brunton Outback
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MULTILEG
TRUE
MENU
ADVANCED ENTER
POWER LIGHT
TIMER
CLOCK
DECLIN
DAMPING
TRL BLZR
BASIC
BEARING
O
PERATION
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ANUAL
BRUNTON MAN. MECH. 7/97 9/29/98 9:08 AM Page 1
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Brunton Outback Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBrunton
ModelOutback
CategoryCompass
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Button and Display Information

Power, Light, Menu, and Enter Buttons

Descriptions of core buttons for operation and navigation.

Key Display Elements

Explanation of True/Mag Symbol, Numeric Heading, Compass Rose, and Display Word.

Introduction and Manual Conventions

Manual Conventions

Explains conventions used in the manual, like button capitalization.

Error Messages

Details of error messages like 'bAT LO' and 'dIST'.

Backlight Operation

Outback Menu System Overview

Basic Menu Option Features

Basic Mode Functionality

Functions similar to a traditional compass with additional features.

Heading Reference: True vs. Magnetic North

Explains the MAG/TRUE symbol and magnetic declination.

Changing Heading Reference

Procedure to toggle between magnetic and true north.

Switching from Magnetic to True North

Power Auto Shut-Off Configuration

Backlight Auto Shut-Off Settings

Compass Calibration

When to Calibrate

Conditions requiring compass calibration for accuracy.

180° Calibration Method

Procedure for performing a 180-degree calibration.

720° Calibration Method

Trail Blazing & Multi-Leg Menu Overview

Features of Trail Blazing and Multi-Leg

Overview of features available in TB and ML modes.

Memorizing and Storing Legs

Storing Legs in Trail Blazing

Steps to store legs for a course in Trail Blazing.

Storing Legs in Multi-Leg

Steps to store legs for a planned route in Multi-Leg.

Manual and Automatic Leg Entry

Manual Entry of Headings

Procedure for manually entering heading values.

Automatic Entry of Headings

Procedure for automatically entering headings using a map.

Starting and Stopping Legs

Viewing and Erasing Legs

Erasing Legs in Trail Blazing and Multi-Leg

Procedure for erasing single or all stored legs.

Day and Night Navigation Features

Off-Track Angle in Trail Blazing & Multi-Leg

Setting the 'off-track' angle for navigation alerts.

Day Navigation in Trail Blazing & Multi-Leg

Night Navigation in Trail Blazing & Multi-Leg

Automatic Return in Trail Blazing & Multi-Leg

Executing Automatic Return

Steps to reverse a course and return to the starting point.

Bearing Menu Option

Bearing Mode Features

Overview of the bearing mode's capabilities.

Storing and Viewing Bearings

Procedure for storing and recalling bearing points.

Erasing Bearings

How to erase stored bearings.

Clock Menu Option

Choosing Time Formats

Setting the clock to display in military or standard time.

Setting the Clock Time

Steps to program the current time into the clock.

Timer Menu Option

Timer Features

Description of the timer's count up/down functionality.

Setting the Timer

Procedure for setting the timer to count up or down.

Starting and Stopping the Timer

How to start, stop, and restart the timer.

Erasing the Timer

Procedure for erasing a stored timer setting.

Declination Mode Option

Declination Features

Explanation of magnetic declination and its use.

Storing Declination Angles

Steps to store up to 10 declination angles.

Choosing Declination Angles

Selecting a stored declination angle for true north reference.

Damping Menu Option

Damping Features

How damping minimizes heading errors from movement.

Choosing a Damping Value

Selecting a damping level from 0 to 9.

Changing Batteries

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Accuracy Problems

Solutions for inaccurate compass readings.

Power Problems

Solutions for issues like the compass shutting off.

Display Problems

Solutions for display errors like 'dIST' or a stuck compass.

Warranty Information

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