The Precision Navigation compass is a sophisticated multi-sensor compass
system which will perform 10 separate programming functions. The compass
used is the model V5000TA. The large digital readout makes for quick, easy
viewing. The display is both numerical digits and the 16 cardinal points.
Cardinal points are N, NNE, NE, E, etc.
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Power is present as soon as any button is pressed. You don’t need to worry
about turning the power off as the unit will shut off automatically after
10 minutes with no motion. Light is present when either the left or right side
bar is pressed. Pressing the bar the second time will turn off the backlighting.
• SET BUTTON changes the trip displays and is used to enter the
programming mode.
• SIDE BAR BUTTONS illuminate the backlight and turns off the
backlight.
• ARROW LEFT changes the display data in the lower left box. This box
displays a wide variety of information, such as the current temperature,
high temperature and low temperature for the inside of the motorhome.
All of the altitude information will be displayed in the box when selected,
as well.
• ARROW RIGHT changes the display data in the lower right box. The
box displays the clock or timer. It also displays the current outside
temperature, high temperature and the low temperature.
• Heading box displays data in one degree increments for the direction.
• True or Magnetic North indicates which reference point is in use.
• Trip icon is an indication a trip is being stored. Trip1, Trip2 or Trip0 are
the valid displays. Trip0 is an indication no data is being stored.
• Cardinal points are the 16 directions letter used for navigational reference.
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The calibration will not be accurate if the backlight is ON. Ensure the back-
light is OFF before starting the calibration procedure. Also, the calibration pro-
cedure should be the last function performed. The procedure is performed on a
level surface and should be performed in a low traffic area. An empty parking
lot is the desired location. The procedure is as follows:
1. Hold the SET button to enter the programming mode.
2. Press the SET button repeatedly until the “CAL” feature is displayed in
the lower left box.
3. Press the right arrow to display “HOLD”. The backlight will
momentarily turn ON then shut OFF. The lower left box will display
“CAL” and in the upper right of the top display the icon “TURN
TWICE” will appear.
4. The motorhome must complete two 360° circles within two minutes to
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EXECUTIVE 3•88
COMPASS - DASH
Controls & Displays
Calibration
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