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Digital Vehicle Compass
63-1120 OWNER’S MANUAL — Please read before using this equipment.
Thank you for purchasing a RadioShack Digital Vehicle Compass.
Your compass conveniently provides accurate heading
information inside your vehicle. It incorporates the same magnetic
sensor technology that is used in factory-installed vehicle
compasses. The compass electronically separates the Earth’s
magnetic field from the magnetic fields generated by your vehicle,
to provide accurate compass heading
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1. Slide the battery compartment cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow to remove it. 2. Place two AAA batteries in the compartment as indicated by the polarity symbols (+ and –) marked inside. 3. Replace the cover. All the arrows flash. After you install or replace batteries, you must calibrate the compass (see “Calibrating the Compass” on Page 4). If all the arrows and digits flash, and the backlight turns on when you turn on the compass, replace the batteries or use vehicle battery po
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to positive and its plug must fit the compass' jack. Using an adapter that does not meet these specifications could damage the compass or the adapter. Always connect the DC adapter to the compass before you connect it to the power source. When you finish, disconnect the adapter from the power source before you disconnect it from the compass. Note: Since not all vehicles have constant power supplied to the power outlet, two AAA batteries are required to retain the compass calibration set
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3. Firmly press the bracket with the compass against the vehicle’s windshield. 4. Adjust the angle of the bracket so that the face of the compass points to the back of the vehicle. Then adjust ° the bracket to an angle no more than 20 above or below the horizontal plane. 5. Tighten the bracket’s screw to hold it at the desired angle. Caution: If you use a reflective sun shade, do not leave the compass between the sun shade and the windshield. The extreme heat might damage the compa
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When calibrating the compass, you must drive your vehicle in one complete circle. Be sure your vehicle is on level ground in an open area, such as a parking lot. The size of the circle and the direction your vehicle points when beginning or ending the circle do not matter. The circle does not need to be perfect, but it must be completed within 2 minutes. Important: If you do not calibrate your compass properly, it will not work correctly or accurately. You must calibrate your compass when
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Note: If you press LIGHT while calibrating your compass (except after installing/replacing batteries), the compass does not store the calibration setting and the original setting is unchanged. USING THE COMPASS The 8 displayed cardinal points for this compass are N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W, and NW. Distortion Detection When DIST appears, the compass is detecting magnetic interference that compromises its accuracy. Distortion occurs when there has been a significant change in the surrounding ma
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Using the Backlight To turn on the backlight, press LIGHT. To turn off the backlight, press LIGHT again. The backlight automatically turns off after about 1 minute if it is powered by internal batteries. It automatically turns off after about 10 minutes if it is powered by vehicle battery power, unless significant changes occur in the surrounding magnetic fields. CARE Keep the compass dry; if it gets wet, wipe it dry immediately. Use and store the compass only in normal temperature environm
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Weight (with bracket, without batteries) .............................................. 2.8 oz (79.4 g) Weight (without bracket and batteries) ................................................ 2.0 oz (56.7 g) Specifications are typical; individual units might vary. Specifications are subject to change and improvement without notice. Limited One-Year Warranty This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and work- manship under normal use for one (1) year from
