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1-6. GPS RECEIVING CHECK (XR500V/XR500VE/XR520V/XR520VE)
After a part of set was replaced or after the set was assembled, check the reception of GPS signal.
How to check the GPS function
Bring your camcorder to an open area, and set the GPS switch to ON (
appears on the LCD
screen). Your camcorder starts trying to triangulate. When your camcorder triangulates
successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded.
successfully, it will record the location information at the time movies and photos were recorded.
• The indicator changes according to the strength of GPS signal reception.
Triangulating status
GPS indicators
GPS reception status
Function off
No indicator
The GPS switch is set to OFF, or the GPS receiver is not
functioning normally.
functioning normally.
Difficult
Your camcorder cannot find a GPS signal, therefore, it cannot
triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area.
triangulate. Use your camcorder in an open area.
Processing
Your camcorder is confirming the GPS signal, and will be able
to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder
completes the triangulation.
to acquire location information soon. Wait until your camcorder
completes the triangulation.
Triangulating
Your camcorder is receiving a GPS signal, and can acquire location
information.
information.
Triangulating
Your camcorder is receiving a strong GPS signal, and can acquire
location information.
location information.
• It may take from several seconds to several minutes to acquire the location information when you use the
GPS for the first time or use it again after long intervals.
• You may not be able to acquire location information depending on the strength of GPS reception.
• When
• When
is displayed and it takes a while to triangulate, set the GPS switch to OFF, then set to ON again.
Notes
1-7. PRECAUTION ON REPLACING THE HDD (XR500V/XR500VE/XR520V/XR520VE)
Do not factory check HDD in which Map Data is installed (XR500V/XR500VE/XR520V/XR520VE).
The map data is erased when the factory check is done.
The map data is erased when the factory check is done.
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