XG-20
Instruction Manual
2.0 Parts and Its Functions
Mode Button
-
To select between various modes: Current Time, Alarm
Time, Chronograph, Lap Memory Recall, Countdown
Timer and Dual Time Mode.
pu strap
-
-
-
Press and hold for
displays in various modes.
2
seconds to change to the setting
To select among items to be set during the setting
sequence.
light
button
To select between normal compass bearing and
backward bearing display in Compass Mode.
start/stop
button
Start/Stop Button
-
-
-
-
To start/stopthe timer/chronograph.
To lock/unlockthe compass bearing.
besel
To increasethe number during setting sequences.
To reviewthe lap memories by forward reviewing
Compass Button
compass
-
-
-
-
To selectbetween Current Time andCompass Mode.
To decreasethe number during setting sequences.
To selectLap/reset function in Chronograph Mode.
To resetthe timer in Countdown Timer Mode.
mode
button
display
light
button
Light Button
-
Press once to turn on the EL back light for about
seconds.
3
-
Press and hold for
2
seconds to enable/disable auto
light. If auto light is enabled, pressing any button will
turn on the back light forabout 3 seconds.
3.0 Major Function Modes
mode
button
mode
button
mode
button
Countdown
Timer Mode
Pacer Mode
REC
mode*1
button
CH
TM
mode
button
compass
button
Lap Memory
Recall Mode
Dual Time Mode
compass
button
mode
button
mode
button
Compass Mode
mode
button
CH
AL
Chronograph
Mode
Alarm Mode
Remarks1:
If the chronograph is running, the Lap Memory Recall Mode will be reserved for the lap
memory recording, hence it cannot be reviewed during thisperiod of time.
Current Time Mode
4.0 Current Time Mode - Current Time & Calendar
Current Time Mode
-
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The 1st row of the displayshows the day of week.
The 2nd row of the display shows the current time:
day of week
hour, minute and second.
-
-
The 3rd row of the display shows the calendar: month,
day.
current time
(hour:minute
second)
TM
The indicators around the display show the current time
in 1 second resolution.
analog
second
Calendar
Current Time Mode
(month-day)
hold
mode
digits have been
selected (flashing)
TM
Current Time Setting Mode
Current Time Setting
4.1 Current Time Mode - Setting Current Time & Calendar
To Set theCurrent Time and Date
increase the
number at
a higher speed
Increase
the number
-
To set the current time and the date, press and
hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change the
display from the Current Time Mode to Current Time
Setting Mode.
start/stop button
hold start/stop
hold
mode
-
The second digits flash on the display because they are
being selected.
mode
button
The Setting Procedures
second
minute
-
Press [mode] button to change theselections following the
Current Time Setting Sequence shown on the left.
mode
button
mode
button
-
If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to
increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button
to change the number at higher speed. Press the
[compass] button to decrease the number; hold
year
hour
a
mode
button
mode
button
the [compass] button to change the number at
speed.
a
higher
day
month
12/24
-
While 12/24 hour format setting is selected, press
the [start/stop] or [compass] button once to select between
12 or 24 hour format.
mode
button
mode
button
-
After you set the current time, calendar and 12/24 hour
format, press the [mode] button to exit the Current Time
hour format
Setting Sequence.
Current Time Setting Sequence
-
If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the
setting display will return to CurrentTime Mode.
compass button
hold compass
decrease the
number at
a higher speed
decrease
the number
Current Time SettingSequence
5.0 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm and Chime On/Off
Alarm Time Mode
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the current time:
hour, minute and second.
-
The 3rd row of the display shows the alarm time: hour,
current time
(hour: minute,
second)
minute.
The indicators around the display show the
current time in 1 second resolution.
To Set theChime ON/OFF
Press the [compass] button to change the ON/OFF status
of the hourly chime, in theAlarm Time Mode.
When the chime indicator
AL
-
analog
second
alarm time
(hour-minute)
Alarm Time Mode
-
hold
mode
-
is shown (chime ON), the
XG-20 beeps every hour on the hour
.
To Set theAlarm ON/OFF
-
Press the [start/stop] button to change the ON/OFF
status of the alarm, in theAlarm Time Mode.
digits have been
selected
(flashing)
AL
-
When the alarm indicator
is shown (alarm ON), the
XG-20 sounds at the pre-set alarm timeevery day.
Alarm Time Setting Mode
Alarm Time Setting
5.1 Alarm Time Mode - Setting the Alarm Time
To Set theAlarm Time
-
Press and hold the [mode] button for 2 seconds to change
from Alarm Time Modeto Alarm Time Setting Mode.
increase the
number at
a higher speed
Increase
the number
-
The minute digits flash on the display because it is being
selected.
start/stop button
hold start/stop
The Setting Procedures
hold
mode
mode
button
-
Press [mode] button to change the selection following the
Alarm Time Setting Sequence shown on the left.
minute
hour
-
If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to
increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button
to change the number at higher speed. Press the
mode
button
a
[compass] button to decrease the number; hold the
[compass] button to change the numberat a higher speed.
Alarm Time Setting Sequence
-
After you set the alarm time, press the [mode] button to
exit the setting sequence.
compass button
hold compass
-
If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the
setting display will auto return toAlarm Time Mode.
decrease the
number at
a higher speed
decrease
the number
Alarm Time SettingSequence
6.0 Chronograph Mode - Chronograph 'All Zero' Mode
Chronograph Mode
-
-
The Chronograph measures elapsed times andlap times.
lap time
lap number
The display shows the 'All Zeros' Mode if the
chronograph has been selected the first time or the
chronograph has been reset.
CH
-
The 1st row of the display shows the current lap number
of the chronograph.
accumulative
'elaspsed' time
1/10 second
-
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the lap time: minute,
second and 1/100 second.
Chronograph
'all zero' Mode
The 3rd row of the display shows the accumulated
running time: minute, second and 1/100second.
NOTE: if the accumulated time is longthan 1 hour, thedisplay
shows chronograph time in hour, minute and second instead
of minute, second and 1/100 second.
CH
-
The indicators around the display shows the
chronograph time in 1/10 second.
Chronograph Mode
(chronograph time is
not longer than 1hour)
'hyphen'
separator
NOTE: The maximum counting range of thechronograph is 9
hours 59 minutes and 59 seconds, hence the chronograph
will count continuously until it counts to that value or the
[start/stop] button is pressed.
CH
'colon'
separator
Chronograph Mode
(Chronograph time is
longer than 1 hour)
6.1 Chronograph Mode - Start/Stop the Chronograph
To Start/Stop theChronograph
-
When the chronograph is stopped, press the [start/stop]
button once to start the chronograph; press the
[start/stop] button once again to stopthe chronograph.
-
The elapsed time between the two 'start/stop'
keystrokes will be shown on 3rd row of the
display.
CH
Chronograph
'all zero' Mode
-
Repeat the above steps to get the
start/stop
accumulated time the chronograph is running.
*
To Reset theChronograph
-To record
a
new set of elapsed time, press and hold
seconds to reset the
hold
compass
the [compass] button for
2
c h r o n o g r a p h t o ' A l l Z e r o s ' d i s p l a y w h e n t h e
CH
chronograph is stopped.
Chronograph
'Running' Mode
NOTE: If you reset the chronograph, the lap memory will be
reset at the same time.
start/stop
start/stop
lap time
lap number
1/10 second
CH
accumulative
'elapsed' time
Chronograph
'Stop' Mode
6.2 Chronograph Mode - Record Lap Time
To Record LapMemory
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The Chronograph Mode allows you to record
lap memory (maximum 42 lap memories).
-
Press the [compass] button once to record the lap
CH
memory while the chronograph is running.
Chronograph
'Running' Mode
-
The lap number will be flashing on the 1st row of the
display.
-
The lap time is displayed on the 2nd row of
compass
the display for 5 seconds, then it shows the 'elapse' time
since the [compass] button has been pressed.
lap number
1/10 second
-
The accumulated 'elapse' time will be displayed on the 3rd
row of the display.
lap time
-While the lap number and lap time are displaying, the
chronograph keeps running.
CH
Chronograph
'Lap' Mode
-
Repeat the steps mentioned above to get another set of
lap memory.
accumulative
'elapsed' time
5 seconds
To Reset Lap Memory
-
Press and hold the [compass] buttonfor 2 seconds to reset
the lap memory in the Chronograph Mode while the
chronograph was stopped.
lap number
1/10 second
'elaspe' time
since the
[compass] button
has been pressed
CH
accumulative
'elapsed' time
Chronograph
'Running' Mode
7.0 Lap Memory Recall Mode - Recall Lap Time
Lap Memory RecallMode
lap number
-
The lap number flashes in the 1st row of the
display; the 'REC' indicator will appear at the
same time.
REC
lap time
CH
Lap Memory
Recall Mode
(1st Lap Memory)
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the lap time of
the current lap memory: minute, second and 1/100
second.
accumulative
'elapse' time
-
The 3rd row of the display shows the accumulated
' e l a p s e ' t i m e : m i n u t e , s e c o n d a n d 1 / 1 0 0
compass
button
start/stop
button
second.
NOTE: If the chronograph is running, the Lap Memory
Recall Mode willbe reserved for thelap memory recording
and this mode can not be reviewed during this period of
time.
2nd lap
memory
To RecallLap Memory
compass
button
start/stop
button
-
Press the [start/stop] button to check the lap
memories through forward reviewing from lap 1 to
lap 42. Hold the [start/stop] button to change
lap memory ata higher speed.
the next recorded
lap memories
-
Press the [compass] button to check the lap
memories through backward reviewing from lap 42 to
lap 1. Hold the [compass] button to change lap
memory at ahigher speed.
compass
button
start/stop
button
NOTE: Check the 'To Reset Lap Memory' section for lap
memory reset instructions.
the last recorded
lap memory
(max. 42 memory)
Lap Memory Recall Sequence
8.0 Countdown Timer Mode - Countdown Timer Mode
Countdown Timer
-
XG-20 has
a
countdown feature: the Countdown
Countdown
Timer Mode
indicator
Timer Mode.
-
The Countdown Timer starts counting from the
preset number to zero and stopsat zero.
countdown
time
-
The 1st row of the display shows the 'CdT'
indicator.
analog
second
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the countdown time:
hour, minute and second.
Countdown Timer Mode
hold
mode
-
The indicators around the display shows the
countdown time in1 second.
digits have been
selected (flashing)
Countdown Timer Setting Mode
8.1 Countdown Timer Mode - Setting the Timer
To Set the Countdown Timer
Press and hold the [mode] button for
change the display from Countdown Timer Mode to
-
2
seconds to
increase the
number at
a higher speed
Increase
the number
Countdown TimerSetting Mode.
NOTE: The setting range of the timer: 0 to 99 hour, 59
minutes, 59 seconds.
start/stop button
hold start/stop
-
The second digits flash on the display because it is
being selected.
hold
mode
mode
button
The Setting Procedure
second
minute
-
Press [mode] button to change the selection following
the Countdown Timer Setting Sequence.
mode
button
-
If the digits are flashing, press the [s ta rt /s to p] bu tt on
mode
button
to increase the number; hold the[start/stop] button to
change the number at
a
higher speed. Press the
hour
[compass] button to decrease the n um be r; ho ld th e
[compass] button to change the number at
speed.
a
higher
Alarm Time Setting Sequence
-
-
After you set the timer, press the [mode] button to
exit the settingsequence.
compass button
hold compass
If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the
setting display will return toCountdown TimerMode.
decrease the
number at
a higher speed
decrease
the number
8.2 Timer Mode - Using the Timer
To Use the Timer
-
When the timer is set, press the [start/stop]
button to start the timer. Press the [start/stop] button
again to stopthe timer.
Countdown
Timer Mode
indicator
-
If the timer is started, the countdown time (hour, minute
Pre-set
countdown time
analog
second
and second) willbe shown onthe display continuously.
-
The timer starts to beep every second when it is
seconds to theend of thecountdown.
5
-When the countdown time reaches zero, a long beep
lasting for 2 seconds willbe heard.
Countdown Timer Mode
-
Press any button in this period to terminate the
start/stop
beep sound prematurely.
-When the countdown time reaches zero, press [compass]
b u t t o n t o r e - l o a d t h e p r e s e t t i m e , o r p r e s s
[start/stop] button to re-load the preset time and
start the countdown simultaneously.
the countdown
time
To Resetthe Timer
-
Press and hold the [compass] button for 2 seconds to
reset the timer while thetimer is stopped.
.
Countdown Timer
'running' Mode
9.0 Pacer Mode - Pacer Mode
Pacer Mode
-
-
-
The XG-20 has
a
build-in
a
pacer for the user:
the number
of bpm
(Beep per
minute)
The Pacer Mode.
The 2nd row of the display show the current pacer
setting.
The 'PACE' indicator will appear on the 3rd
row of thedisplay.
Pacer Mode
indicator
Pacer Mode
-
If the pacer is activated, the XG-20 will beep at
the preset rate(bpm) everyminute.
hold mode
To Start/Stopthe Pacer
-
If the Pacer has been set, press the [start/stop] button to
start the pacer. Press the [start/stop] button again to
stop the pacer(beeping sound).
digits have been
selected (flashing)
Pacer Setting Mode
9.1 Pacer Mode - Setting the Pacer Rate (bpm)
To Setthe Pacer Rate(bpm)
Press and hold the [mode] button for
change the displayfrom Pacer to P a c e r S e t t i n g
Mode.
-
2
seconds to
increase the bpm
at a higher speed
increase the bpm
- The digits flash on the display because it is being
selected.
hold
start/stop
start/stop
button
The setting procedure
-
If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to
increase the number (steps of BPM); hold the
[start/stop] button to change the number at higher
5
a
speed. Press the [Compass] button to decrease the
number (steps of 5 BPM); hold the [Compass] button to
change the numberat a higherspeed.
Pacer Setting Mode
(90 bpm)
-
After you set the pacer, press the [mode] button to
exit the setting sequence.
hold
compass
button
compass
-
If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the
setting display will return toPacer Mode.
NOTE: The setting rangeof the pacer:40 bpm to180 bpm.
decrease the bpm
at a higher speed
decrease the bpm
Pacer Setting Sequence
10.0 Dual Time Mode - Dual Time Mode
Dual Time Mode
-
The 'T-2' indicator will be displayed on the 1st row of the
display.
'T2' indicator
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the dual time:
hour, minuteand second.
The 3rd row of the display shows the calendar: month,
day.
The indicators around the display show the dual time
in 1 second resolution.
dual time
(hour:minute
second)
-
TM
analog
second
-
Calendar
(month-day)
Dual Time Mode
NOTE: The calendar readout of the Dual Time Mode will be
the same asthe Current Time Mode.
hold
mode
digits have been
selected (flashing)
TM
Dual Time Setting Mode
10.1 Dual Time Mode - Setting the Dual Time
To Set theDual Time
-
2
To set the dual time, press and hold the [mode] button for
seconds to change the display from the Dual Time
increase the
number at
a higher speed
Increase
the number
Mode to Dual TimeSetting Mode.
-
The minute digits flash on the display because they are
being selected.
start/stop button
hold start/stop
hold
mode
The Setting Procedures
mode
button
-
Press [mode] button to change theselections following the
Dual Time Setting Sequence shown on the left.
minute
hour
-
If the digits are flashing, press the [start/stop] button to
increase the number; hold the [start/stop] button to
mode
button
change the number at
a
higher speed.
Press the
[Compass] button to decrease the number; hold the
[Compass] button to change the numberat a higher speed.
Dual Time Setting Sequence
-
After you set the Dual Timer, press the [mode] button to
exit the Dual TimeSetting Sequence.
compass button
hold compass
-
If no key-stoke has been activated for 30 seconds, the
setting display will return to DualTime Mode.
decrease the
number at
a higher speed
decrease
the number
Dual Time Setting Sequence
11.0 Compass Mode - The Precautions
Precautions when Using XG-20
-
Keep your XG-20 away from magnets or
appliances which may contain magnetic objects such as
mobile phones, speakers, motors and etc.
-
The XG-20, like most magnetic compass,
points to the magnetic North which is slightly different
from the true North. Check the 'What is Magnetic
Declination' section for more detail.
-
Perform the compass calibration in the following
conditions: :
1) when the XG-20 is used thefirst time,
2) when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing,
3) the battery has been replaced, or
4) when using the compass in a location different
from the place in which the compass hadbeen calibrated.
-
To achieve an accurate result, you should avoid
measuring a direction in the followingconditions:
1) the watch is close to magnetic/metal objects,
2) the watch is close to electrical appliances, or
bezel
The features of the HiTrax Scout
which relat to the Compass Mode
3) the watch is inside
ferro-concrete building.
a
moving object or
a
11.1 Compass Mode - Compass Mode
Compass Mode
In the Compass Mode, the 1st row of the display
s h o w s t h e b e a r i n g ( c o m p a s s p o i n t s ) o f t h e
direction which the watch's pointer is pointing.
-
bearing direction
(compass points)
magnetic north
indicator
-
The 2nd row of the display shows the bearing
(digital) of the direction which the watch's pointer is
pointing.
bearing direction
(digital)
-
-
The 3nd row of the display shows the current time: hour,
minute and second.
current time
Compass Mode
The indicators around the display show the direction of
magnetic North.
-The Compass Mode will change to
the standby mode after 1 minute.
-
In the standby mode, press any button except
[Light] button once to return to the Compass Mode.
11.2 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination
What is Magnetic Declination
T h e M a g n e t i c N o r t h P o l e i s s l i g h t l y
-
different from the True North Pole. The XG-20, like
most magnetic compasses, points to the Magnetic North
Pole. On the contrary, everything measured from a map is
related to the TrueNorth Pole.
Magnetic North
True North
Magnetic
Declination
Magnetic
Declination
-
The angular difference between Magnetic North Pole and
True North Pole is called magnetic declination. Its
amount (degrees and minutes) and direction(easterly and
westerly) depend on where you are.
-
For serious compass user or users who intends to perform
accurate navigation, the compass must be adjusted to
compensate for magnetic declination.
-
XG-20 also includes
a
compensation setting for
M a g n e t i c D e c l i n a t i o n . C h e c k ' C a l i b r a t i n g t h e
Compass' section for more details onthe setting.
Magnetic Declination Information
-
Most topographic maps show magnetic north pole and or
the magnetic declination information.
-
This manual includes the magnetic declination for some
major cities. Check the 'Magnetic Declination at
Major Cities' section for more detail.
Magnetic Declination
-
For those cities whose names are not included in the list,
you may like to refer to the online magnetic
declination information at:
-
Use an atlas to find your latitude and longitude before you
use the links above.
11.3 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination Compensation
magnetic
Magnetic Declination Compensation
declination
true north
08
238 W
true
bearing
3008
-
Compensate an object's bearing by subtract westerly
magnetic
north
(W) magnetic declination or add easterly (E)
magnetic declination with the magnetic bearing.
object B
Example 1
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238 Westerly magnetic declination and the compass
needle points 3238.
-
The bearing will be 3238 (MB) - 238 (W) = 3008 (TB).
magnetic
bearing
3238
Example 2
point A
-
228 Easterly magnetic declination and the compass
needle points 2788.
Compensate the Bearing at a place with
Westerly (W) Magnetic Declination
-
-
The bearing will be 2788(M) + 228(E) = 3008 (TB).
XG-20 will compensate the compass bearing
wherever the magnetic declination is either
Westerly (-ve) declination or Easterly declination (+ve)
automatically, if the user inputs the magnetic declination
angle of the city which is close to the user's current location
during the calibration.
magnetic
declination
true north
228 E
08
magnetic
north
-
Check the 'Calibrating the Compass' section for more
details on the calibration.
object B
true
bearing
3008
magnetic
bearing
2788
point A
Compensate the Bearing at a place with
Easterly (E) Magnetic Declination
11.4 Compass Mode - Magnetic Declination at Major Cities
No. Country/Place
Declination
Major City
No. Country/Place MajorCity
Declination
33Netherlands Amsterdam
34New Zealand Wellington
1-W
22-E
0
2-E
1-W
5-W
9-E
0
23-W
3-W
3-E
0
3-W
0
1-E
London3-W
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Afghanistan Kabul
2-E
12-E
2-E
2-E
0
1-W
19-W
14-W
5-E
6-W
2-W
0
3-W
Prague2-E
1-E
3-E
6-E
1-W
1-E
3-E
4-E
1-E
1-E
3-E
1-E
7-W
3-E
1-E
7-W
1-E
6-E
0
Australia
Austria
Bahrain
Canberra
Vienna
Manama
35Norway
Oslo
36Pakistan
37Philippines
38Portugal
39Russia
Islamabad
Manila
Lisbon
Bangladesh Dhaka
Belgium
Brazil
Brussels
Brasilia
Moscow
Singapore
41South Africa Cape Town
40Singapore
Canada
Chile
Ottawa
Santiago
Beijing
42Spain
Madrid
10China
11China
12Costa Rica
13Cuba
14Czech Republic
15Denmark
16Egypt
17Finland
18France
19Germany
20Greece
21Hungary
22India
43Sweden
44Switzerland
45Taiwan
46Thailand
47UAE
Stockholm
Bern
Tai-pei
Bangkok
Abu Dhabi
Hong Kong
San Jose
Havana
Copenhagen
Cairo
Helsinki
Paris
Berlin
48United Kingdom
49United States Washington, DC 10-W
50
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
Juneau
25-E
12-E
2-E
16-E
10-E
4-W
10-E
16-W
2-E
Phoenix
Little Rock
Sacramento
Denver
Atlanta
Honolulu
Boston
Saint Paul
Jackson
Santa Fe
Oklahoma City 6-E
Salem
Athens
Budapest
New Delhi
Jakarta
Jerusalem
Rome
Tokyo
Amman
Nairobi
Seoul
Kuala Lumpur
Mexico City
Kathmandu
23Indonesia
24Israel
25Italy
26Japan
1-E
10-E
27Jordan
28Kenya
29Korea
30Malaysia
31Mexico
32Nepal
18-E
11-W
14-E
Harrisburg
Salt Lake City
11.5 Compass Mode - Before Calibrate the Compass
To Calibratethe compass
-
Perform the compass calibration in the following
conditions:
1) when theXG-20is used thefirst time,
2)when the 'DIST' indicator is flashing,
3) the batteryhas been replaced,
4) when using the compass in a location different from the
place in whichthe compass hadbeen calibrated.
Compass Mode
hold
IMPORTANT: If the watch has not been calibrated, the
direction reading maybe inaccurate.
mode
Compass
button
-
Check the 'Magnetic Declination at Major Cities' section
to get the magnetic declination of the city closeest to
your current location
*
*
1
minute
Magnetic
Declination
Setting Mode
mode
button
mode
button
Calibration
'Rotation' Mode
Calibration Sequence
11.6 Compass Mode - Calibrating the Compass
To Calibratethe Compass
finish
-
Press and hold the [mode] button for
2
seconds to
start the Magnetic Declination Setting, in the Compass
Mode.
start
-
The 'DEC' indicator will be appeared on the 1st row of
the display. The digit will start flashing, press the
[start/stop] button to change the angle (from -90 to
90),until the desire magnetic declinationhas appeared.
Example 1:
-
Compensate the magnetic declination for Wellington in
New Zealand (22-E), select +22 in the magnetic
declination setting.
Example 2:
-
Compensate the magnetic declination in Boston in the
USA (16-W), select -16 in the magnetic declination
setting.
-
Press the [mode] button to go to the Calibration
'Rotation' Mode, the EL back light will turn on
automatically for a second. At the same time, the 'CAL'
indicator will show on 1st row of the display and
the bearing indicatorswill start to move.
Calibration
'Rotation' Mode
-
When the EL back light is off, hold the XG-20 on a
flat surface which is parallel to the horizon, then rotate
the XG-20 clockwise at the rate as the bearing
indicators' moving for 2 turns. The rotation should be
completed in a slow and steadypractice.
-
When the turning is completed, press [mode] button to
return to Compass Mode. The Calibration 'Rotation'
Mode will returnto Compass Modeafter 1 minute.
11.7 Compass Mode - Compass Points and Digital Bearings
The Direction ofan Object
N
-
The direction of an object from a point is specified in
either compass pointsor digital bearingdirections.
object D
NW
-
The XG-20 provides both compass points or
`
N
digital bearing directions.
The Compass Points
E
object B
-
The compass points are North, Northeast, East.
Southeast, South, Southwest,West and Northwest.
point A
SE
object C
-
For example, in the figure on the left, the compass
points of object B from point A is East. The compass
Bearing Directions
(Compass Points)
points of object
compass points of object Dfrom point Ais Northwest.
C
from point
A
is Southeast. The
The Digital Bearing
-
The digital bearing direction of an object is defined as
the angular difference between North and the
object. (Assuming that 08 for North, and the measuring
range is from08 to 3598)
08
angular
difference
08
object D
3158
-
For example, in the figure on the left, the digital bearing
direction of object B from point A is 908. The digital
bearing direction of object C from point A is 1358. The
digital bearing direction of object D from point A is
908
object B
point
A
3158.
1358
object C
Bearing Directions
(Digital)
11.8 Compass Mode - Compass Points versus Digital Bearings
Marks
N
Compass Points
North
Digital Bearing Directions
348.758 to 11.258
11.258 to 33.758
NNE
NE
North Northeast
Northeast
33.758 to 56.258
ENE
E
East Northeast
East
56.258 to 78.758
78.758 to 101.258
101.258 to 123.758
123.758 to 146.258
146.258 to 168.758
168.758 to 191.258
191.258 to 213.758
213.758 to 236.258
236.258 to 258.758
258.758 to 281.258
281.258 to 303.758
303.758 to 326.258
326.258 to 348.758
ESE
SE
East Southeast
Southeast
SSE
S
South Southeast
South
SSW
SW
South Southwest
Southwest
WSW
W
West Southwest
West
WNW
NW
NNW
West Northwest
Northwest
North Northwest
Compass Points versus DigitalBearings
11.9 Compass Mode - Measure Compass Directions
Measure Compass Directions
target object
A
-
When measuring compass directions, make sure
that the XG-20 is placed on
which is parallel to the horizon.
a
flat surface
08
-
If you are wearing the XG-20 during the
3288
08
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.
1. Point the pointer in
the direction of
the target object
IMPORTANT: If the watch is not parallel to the
horizon when taking
be inaccurate.
a
measurement, the result may
2. Press the [compass]
button once to switch
to Compass Mode, in
the Current TimeMode
-
Point the pointer which is engraved on the watch in
the direction where your target object is.
3. Compass point of
the object will be
displayed
-
Press the [Compass] button once to select the
Compass Mode, in the Current Time Mode.
4. Bearing direction
of the object will
be displayed
-
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 north .
5. Magnetic north
indicator will be
display
Compass Mode
Measure Compass Directions
11.10 Compass Mode - Backward Bearing Direction
Backward Bearing Directions
-
The XG-20 has
a
built-in
a
function which
normal
bearing
shows the backward bearing directionof an object.
-
The backward bearing direction is the bearing
direction opposite the direction from normal
bearing direction.
-
When the 'Backward Bearing' indicator
"
A
"
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 ispointing.
Compass Mode
(Normal Bearing)
NOTE: In Backward BearingCompass Mode, themagnetic
north indicator and the compass points readout will not be
affected.
mode
button
mode
button
backward
bearing
To SelectNormal Bearing andBackward Bearing
-
Press the [mode] button to select between normal and
backward bearing directions,in the Compass Mode.
backward bearing
indicator
-
The backward bearing will be return to normal
bearing automatically inthe following conditions:
1) the XG-20 change to standbymode.
2)the XG-20 change to CurrentTime Mode.
Compass Mode
(Backward Bearing)
Backward Bearing
11.11 Compass Mode - Compass Lock
Compass Lock
-
The XG-20 built-in
a
lock function to lock
important direction readings,in the CompassMode.
-
When the 'Lock' indicator 'LOCK' is appeared, the
XG-20 locks the direction readings, hence the
direction reading will not be changed even the pointer is
pointing to anotherobject.
Compass Mode
(Direction unlocked)
To Lock/Unlockthe Compass Lock
-
Press the [start/stop] button to lock/unlock the direction
readings, in theCompass Mode.
start/stop
button
start/stop
button
-
.
The compass lock will be released automatically on the
following conditions:
LOCK
1) The XG-20 changes to standbymode.
compass lock
indicator
2)The XG-20 changes to CurrentTime Mode.
LOCK
Compass Mode
(Direction locked)
Compass Lock
11.12 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass I
Check your positionby Backward Bearing
08
-
The XG-20 can check your position by backward
bearing.
-
Spot two distant identifiable landmarks (mountains,
mountain A
light- houses, forts and buildings) of your current
position, such asthe mountain Aand B.
-
Consult
a
map to find out the mountain A and B's
locations on a map.
2708
mountain B
-
-
-
Check out the backward bearing directions of mountain
and B of your current position, such as 1358 for
mountain A and2708 for mountain B.
point A
A
1358
Use ruler to draw the line 1358 on the map which
a
Check Current Position
By Backward Bearing
starting from themountain A. Drawthe line s 270 8 on
the map whichstarting from themountain B.
Your current position will be at the intersection point
(point A) of thelines 1358 and 2708.
11.13 Compass Mode - Application of the Compass II
To Checkthe TrackCourse Correct
08
-
If you are hiking on a track, the XG-20 can keep
your track course correct.
point E
(finish point)
3120 m
-
For example, the correct track is from point A to point D
as it ismentioned on themap on theleft.
Before the Track
point C
08
-
Mark the points (identifiable landmarks) on
a
2258
3158
topographic map where the trackturns its directionor t h e
track branches itsway, suchas the pointA, B, Cand D.
4110 m
point B
point D
-
Check the bearing directions on a topographic map of
the following points:
3158
1)point B frompoint A (3158),
2)point C frompoint B (08),
1110 m
3)point D frompoint C (2258), and
4)point E frompoint D (3158).
2120 m
point A
(starting point)
During the Track
-
Check that you are in the correct bearing direction at the
turning points orwhere the trailbranches its way.
A Sample TrailOn A Map
IMPORTANT: If youdoubt of thedirections and positionsof
the track, consult a wrangler or park administration officer
before starting yourtrack.
12.0 Low Battery Indication & Auto-Light Indication
Low Battery Indication
-
If the battery low indicator
is appeared on the
display, it means that the capacity of the battery is
low. It is recommended to replace the battery with a new
one (CR-2032).
-
Complete the battery replacement by
service agency, because this XG-20 contains
precise electronic sensor and components.
a
certified
TM
-
However, if the appearance of battery low indicator is
caused by an extremely low temperature, the indicator will
be disappeared when normal temperature returns.
low battery
indicator
Low Battery
Indication
IMPORTANT: Perform the compass calibration immediately,
if the battery has been replaced. Refer to the 'Before
Calibrate the Compass' and 'Calibrating the Compass'
sections for more detail of thecalibration.
Auto-Light Indication
- If the auto-light indicator
auto-light feature is enabled.
is appeared, the
- If the auto-light is enabled, press any button will
turn on the back light forabout 3 seconds.
TM
NOTE: Auto-Light feature will consume more battery than
that when the auto-light feature isdisable, hence a shorter life
cycle for the battery when theauto-light feature is enabled.
auto-light
indicator
Auto-light
Indication
To Enable/Disable Auto-Light
-
Press and hold for
feature when the auto-light is disabled.
2
seconds to enable the auto-light
-
Press and hold for 2 seconds to disable the auto-light
feature when the auto-light is enabled.
13.0 Specifications
Current Time Mode
Time System:
Countdown Timer
Resolution:
-
AM, PM, Hour, minute, second, and display
with bar graphanimation at therate of 1 second
-
1 second resolution
Range:
-
12-hour or 24-hourformat
-
99 hours 59 minutes 59 seconds
Calendar:
Operation Mode:
-
-
Month, date andday of weekdisplay
-
Countdown to zero and stop atzero
Auto-Calendar function for leap year and day
of week
Timer Sounds:
-
-
Beeps once when count to last10, 5 and 1 minute
Alarm Mode
Beeps once for every second when count to last 5
seconds,
Alarm Type:
-
1 daily alarms,hourly chime
-
Sounds for 2 seconds when countto zero
Alarm Sound:
Pacer Mode
Range:
-
Sounds for 20 seconds at preset time of real time
clock
-
40 bpm to 180 bpm
Pacer Sounds:
Pacer beep
Chronograph Mode
Resolution:
-
-
1/100 second
Range:
Dual Time Mode
Time System:
-
9 hours 59minutes 59.99 seconds
Lap memory:
-
AM, PM, Hour, minute, second, and display with
bar graph animation at the rateof 1 second
-
42 lap memories(maximum)
Calendar:
Month and date
-
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