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Pub. 988-0151-011
www.lowrance.com
GlobalMap 6000C &
GlobalMap 5000C
Mapping GPS Receiver
Operation Instructions
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Copyright © 2002 Lowrance Electronics, Inc. All rights reserved. ® Lowrance is a registered trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. MapCreate is a trademark of Lowrance Electronics, Inc. Marine-Tex is a trademark of Illinois Tool Works Inc. Navionics is a registered trademark of Navionics, Inc. Points of Interest Data in this unit are by infoUSA, copyright 2001-2002, All Rights Reserved. infoUSA is a trademark of infoUSA, Inc. eXitSource Database, copyright 2001-2002 Zenrin Co. Ltd. Exi
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Table of Contents Section 1: Read Me First!.........................................................1 Capabilities and Specifications .................................................... 2 How Lowrance GPS Works .......................................................... 4 How to Use This Manual: Typographical Conventions............... 8 Section 2: Installation & Accessories..................................11 Preparations..........................................................................
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Transfer Custom Maps and GPS Data Files ............................. 49 Custom Maps:.......................................................................... 49 Cancel Navigation....................................................................... 52 Section 4: Advanced GPS Operations.................................53 Find Distance From Current Position To Another Location .... 53 Find Distance From Point to Point ............................................ 53 Icons........................
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Configure NMEA ........................................................................ 68 Coordinate System Selection...................................................... 69 To setup Loran TD:................................................................. 70 Map Fix ....................................................................................... 70 Customize Page Displays ........................................................... 72 DGPS Status .......................................
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Delete Trail ............................................................................. 91 New Trail................................................................................. 92 Trail Visible/Invisible and Other Trail Options .................... 92 Units of Measure......................................................................... 92 Section 6: Searching ..............................................................95 Find Addresses..............................................
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Section 1: Read Me First! How this manual can get you out on the road, fast! Welcome to the exciting world of GPS satellite navigation! We know you're anxious to begin finding your way with this space-age technol- ogy, but we have a favor to ask. Before you grab the GlobalMap and begin installing it, please give us a moment or two to explain how our manual can help you get the best performance from your high- resolution, high-performance GPS+WAAS chart recorder. First, we want to thank you for
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Section 3 contains short, easy-to-scan GPS lessons that follow one an- other in chronological order. They're all you'll need to know to find your way on the water or in the wilderness quickly. After you've learned the basics (or if you already have some GPS expe- rience), you may want to try out some of the GlobalMap's many ad- vanced navigation features. That brings us to Section 4, Advanced GPS Operations. This section contains the rest of the unit's GPS command functions, organized in alphabe
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Backlighting:...................Fluorescent cold cathode backlit screen with multiple lighting levels; backlit keypad. Input power:................... 10 to 15 volts DC. Case size:......................... 7.3" H x 9.6" W x 3.7" D (18.5 x 24.4 x 9.4 cm); sealed and waterproof; suitable for saltwater use. MMC slots: ...................... Two in waterproof compartment (SD card compatible). Back-up memory: .......... Built-in memory stores GPS data for dec- ades. User settings are stored when unit
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NOTE: The above memory capacities refer only to the GlobalMap's on-board memory. The amount of GPS data you can record and save for recall later is only limited by the number of MMC cards you have. NOTICE! The storage and operation temperature range for your GlobalMap is from -4 degrees to +167 degrees Fahrenheit (-20 degrees to +75 degrees Celsius). Extended storage or operation in temperatures higher or lower than specified will damage the liquid crystal display in your unit. This type of dama
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The background map is suitable for many navigation chores, but for maximum accuracy and much more detail, you need our optional map- making software, MapCreate 6. Some unit features — such as searching for businesses and addresses — won't work without a custom MapCreate map. There is so much detail in our background map (and even more in MapCreate) that we'll describe their contents and differ- ences in Section 3, Basic GPS Operations, on page 21. Another portion of the GlobalMap's onboard memo
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Introduction to GPS and WAAS Well, now you know the basics of how the unit does its work. You might be ready to jump ahead to Section 2, Installation & Accessories, on page 11, so you can mount your GlobalMap and plug in the power. Or you might want to see how our text formatting makes the manual tutorials easy to skim. If that's the case, move on to "How to Use This Manual" on page 8. But, if you want to understand the current state of satellite navigation, look over this segment describing how
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The system requires signal reception from three satellites in order to determine a position. This is called a 2D fix. It takes four satellites to determine both position and elevation (your height above sea level — also called altitude). This is called a 3D fix. Remember, the unit must have a clear view of the satellites in order to receive their signals. Unlike radio or television signals, GPS works at very high frequencies. These signals can be easily blocked by trees, buildings, an automobile
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You'll find that using your GPS receiver is both easy and amazingly accurate. It’s easily the most accurate method of electronic navigation available to the general public today. Remember, however, that this receiver is only a tool. Always have another method of navigation avail- able, such as a map or chart and a compass. Also remember that this unit will always show navigation information in the shortest line from your present position to a waypoint, regardless of terrain! It only calculates p
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For example, instructions for navigating a trail would look like this: 1. From the Map Page, press MENU|MENU|↓ to MY TRAILS|ENT. 2. Press ↓ to Trail 1|ENT|→|↓ to NAVIGATE|ENT. 3. You are asked to wait while it converts the trail into a route. 4. The wait message disappears and the GlobalMap begins showing navigation information along the trail. Now, begin moving and follow your GlobalMap. Translated into complete English, step 1 above would mean: "Start on the Map Page. Press the Menu key twice.
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Notes 10
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Section 2: Installation & Accessories Preparations You can install the GPS system in some other order if you prefer, but we recommend this installation sequence: Caution: You should read over this entire installation section before drill- ing any holes in your vehicle or vessel! 1. Determine the approximate location for the GPS unit, so you can plan how and where to route the cables for the antenna and power. This will help you make sure you have enough cable length for the de- sired configurati
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You need to select an antenna installation location that has a clear, un- obstructed view of the sky. After the module is installed, route the cable to the unit, plug it in the center socket on the back and your system is ready to use. See the module's instruction sheet, publication part num- ber 988-0147-39, for complete installation directions. In an automobile, you may achieve good results by simply placing the external antenna on the top of the dash, at the base of the windshield. A piece of
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CAUTION: Do not use this product without a 3-amp fuse wired into the power cable! Failure to use a 3-amp fuse will void your warranty. This unit has reverse polarity protection. No damage will occur if the power wires are reversed. However, the unit will not work until the wires are attached correctly. An optional 8-foot, CA-4 external power cable with a cigarette lighter adapter is available from Lowrance. NMEA/DGPS Cable Connections NMEA is a standard communications format for marine electroni
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Yellow (Transmit) Receive Orange (Receive) Transmit Com-1 To DGPS Receiver To unit Shield (Ground) Ground Com-1 wiring to receive DGPS position information from a DGPS receiver. Orange (Receive) NMEA Transmit To Other Com-1 GPS Receiver Shield (Ground) Ground To unit Com-1 wiring to receive NMEA position information from some other GPS receiver. Yellow (Transmit) NMEA Receive Com-1 To Other Shield (Ground) Ground To unit Device Com-1 wiring to transmit NMEA position information to another NMEA-c
