Cobra GPS 1000 - Manuals

B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Installation 1.1 3 Battery Installation Your GPS receiver operates on two standard AA batteries (not included). Always use high qualityalkaline batteries. To install batteries:1. Twist the D-ring connector counterclockwise 1 . 2. Remove the battery compartment door. 3. In...

find esc zoom power menu enter page B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Buttons and Rocker Pad 1.2 The PAGE Button Pressing the PAGE button allows you to cycle through the six main pages. If you have proceeded from a main page to any menu or screen, pressing thePAGE button returns you to that main page. Pre...

B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Power/Powersaver Mode 1.3 5 1 Startup Screen 2 Startup Screen 3 Map Page Power To turn your GPS receiver on or off:1. Press and hold the POWER button for 2 seconds. A start-up screen appears for a few seconds 1 , followed by a screen that shows the receiver is attempting ...

B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Six Main Pages and Find Screen 1.4 Six Main Pages and Find Screen This is a quick introduction to the six main pages and Find Screen that give you access to all of the GPS receiver’s features. Detailed informationon each page/screen is available as indicated. Map Page 1 T...

Tracks Page 5 The Tracks Page allows you to create tracks and clear track logs from the receiver’s automatic tracking feature. It also allows you to recall andretrace tracks you have saved. See page 27 for details and instructions. System Page 6 The System Page allows you to choose the various setti...

B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Navigation 1.5 Navigation Your GPS receiver receives signals from Global Positioning System satellites that are in fixed orbits (stationary relative to the ground) around theearth. By acquiring—or locking onto—the signals from at least 3 satellites, your receiver can use ...

9 B A S I C O P E R A T I O N Navigation Cities or Exits 3 4 Already stored in your GPS receiver are coordinates for cities throughout the world; U.S. interstate freeways and highways; U.S. interstatefreeway and highway exits and exit details; and continental U.S. state, Canadian provincial and Euro...

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N The Map Page shows your location on the relevant map and provides information such as your speed, odometer reading ordirection of travel. You can “pan” to see more of the map in anydirection. See page 11 for details and instructions. The Gauges Pag...

3 Panning and Highlighting Point 1 Map Page Panning Mode Press on the ROCKER PAD to enter the Panning Mode and see any portion of the map image that is beyond the left, right, top,or bottom edge of the screen. See “Moving Around the Map,” page 18 for details and instructions. Viewing Details 3 4 Whi...

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Map Page 12 Stop Navigation Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One ofthree screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currentlyin progress: “Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” tostop ...

13 Data Fields Under Data Fields, select “Show” or “Hide” to show or hide data fields at thebottom of the map. The current option is grayed out. Select “Set” to set thedata that is to be displayed in each information field. After selecting “Set,”select the field you want to change then select the ne...

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Map Page 14 Map Setup To set the parameters used by the Map Page:1. On the Map Page, press the MENU button to display the available options 1 . 2. On the Map Menu, select “Map Setup” 1 . 3. On the Map Setup Screens, choose from the following option...

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Map Page 16 5 Map Setup - Line Icon • The icon 5 lets you set the following for the GoTo line, route line, track line and track log ZOOM Off: The selected element will not appear on the map from 20 feet to 800 miles. Level Sets the zoom level value...

17 Map Page Measure Distance Function To have the receiver display the distance in a straight line between any two points:1. On the Map Page, press the MENU button to display the available options 1 . 2. On the Map Menu, select “Measure Distance” 1 . A ruler-shaped cursor will appear at your current...

1 Map Page I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Map Page 18 Moving Around the Map From the Map Page, you can zoom in or zoom out on the map image by pressing the ZOOM IN/OUT button. The data fields on the map image can be hidden by selecting “Hide” (see “Menu Options,” page 12). A sec...

19 I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Map Page Various Features in Panning Mode To access information and other options of waypoints, cities, points of interest, roads, exits, a track or a routeshown on the map while in panning mode:1. On the Map Page 1 , press on the ROCKER PAD in ...

21 I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Gauges Page Gauges Page Menu Options menu enter p From the Gauges Page, when you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options. Press on theROCKER PAD to scroll up or downthrough a screen or to highlightvarious op...

I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Trip Meter Page 2.3 Trip Meter Page The Trip Meter Page displays information about your currentposition, the navigation in progress and the other available data.The receiver displays 6 data fields by default. It can also displayyour choice of 3 to ...

23 I N S T R U M E N T A T I O N I N F O R M A T I O N Trip Meter Page Reset Select ”Reset” to reset any or all Trip Meter values to zero. Select “SELECT ALL” to reset all data field values to 0 [zero]. Select individual information field choices: “MAX SPEED” (maximum speed),“AVG SPEED” (average spe...

Your GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your travel as atrack log. You can save all or part of the track log as up to 10tracks for future navigation. When traveling in unfamiliar territory,this is a quick and easy way to make sure you always know how toget back to your starting point. See ...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Editing or Entering Text and Symbols 3.1 25 Editing or Entering Text and Symbols To enter or change the information displayed for a waypoint, track or route:1. From any screen that allows you to enter letters or numbers (names of waypoints/tracks/routes, dates,etc.), hig...

From the Tracks Page, press onthe ROCKER PAD to scroll up ordown through a screen or tohighlight various options. Press theENTER button to select an option. Selecting Options menu enter p enter p esc zoom ter p N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Tracks 3.2 27 Tracks Page Tracks This GPS receiver automatic...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Tracks 28 Tracks Page menu enter p Stop Navigation Select “Stop Navigation” to stop your current type of navigation. One of three screens will appear, depending on the type of navigation currently in progress:“Stop GoTo,” “Stop Route,” or “Stop Track.” Select “OK” to sto...

1 Tracks Page 29 Track Log Options This GPS receiver automatically keeps a record of your progress as you travel and gives you a graphic representationor “track log” of the path or track you have taken. Each time you turn the receiver on, it begins a new track logrecording, called a session. You can...

Find Screen Waypoint Options N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Waypoints 3.3 Waypoints Waypoints are specific locations you have the receiver record. Youcan mark your current location as a waypoint or manually setcoordinates for a waypoint anywhere in the world. This GPS receiver can store up to 500 wayp...

Find Screen Waypoint Options 33 There are three ways to get to the Find Screen: – by pressing the FIND button– by inserting a point into a route (see “Editing a Route,” page 67) – by setting a proximity alert to a point (see “Proximity Settings,” page 79) Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Waypoints 34 Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through a screen or to highlight various options. Press the ENTERbutton to select an option. Fromthe Waypoints Screen, when yousee the menu icon press the MENU button to display theavailable menu options. Selectin...

35 New Waypoint Option A waypoint can be created new or from other points that are preprogrammed in the receiver (such as cities or exits)or that are downloaded from a computer (such as POIs or intersections.) The following instructions explain how tocreate a new waypoint through the Find Screen usi...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Waypoints 36 Saved Waypoints Options Once you have saved one or more waypoints, you can search or sort the Waypoint List to use individual waypointsfor navigation or a GoTo, see an individual waypoint on the Map Page in relationship to your current location ordelete an i...

Find Screen Cities Options N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Cities 3.4 39 Cities Already stored in your GPS receiver are coordinates for hundreds of cities throughout the world. You can have thereceiver show you the direction of travel to an individual city orselect the city as a point to be used to nav...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Cities 40 Menu Options From the Cities Details Screen, press the MENU button to access the Cities Details Menu Options. There are three ways to get to the Find Screen: – by pressing the FIND button– by inserting a point into a route (see “Editing a Route,” page 67) – by ...

41 3 Select by Name Stored Cities Options Already stored in your GPS receiver are coordinates for hundreds of cities throughout the world. You can search orsort the Cities List to use individual cities for navigation or a GoTo, see an individual city on the Map Page inrelationship to your current lo...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Points of Interest 3.5 Points of Interest With optional computer software and interface cable, you can access a computer mapping database to download hundredsof points of interest. POIs will be directly downloaded intocategories and subcategories already programmed in th...

45 Sort Options Choose from the following Sort Options to sort the POI List. See “Sort the POI List,” page 48 for details and instructions. Find Screen Nearest Select the category and, when offered, subcategory forthe type of POI for which you are searching. Select“Nearest” to sort the POI List by t...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Points of Interest 46 46 Points of Interest List Points of Interest Options Select any Point of Interest on a Point of Interest List to “GOTO” or navigateto that POI or to see that POI on the “MAP” in relationship to your currentposition. See “Downloaded Points of Intere...

Downloaded Points of Interest Options Once you have downloaded one or more points of interest, you can search or sort the POI List to use individual POIsfor navigation or a GoTo, see an individual POI on the Map Page in relationship to your current location or save aPOI as a waypoint. To search the ...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Addresses 3.6 Addresses With optional computer software and interface cable, you canaccess a computer mapping database to download street levelmaps. With additional maps downloaded, you can have thereceiver show you the direction of travel to an individual addressor use ...

51 Matches List Address Options Select any address on the Matches List to “GOTO” or navigate to that addressor to see that address on the “MAP” in relationship to your current position. See “Address Options,” page 52 for details and instructions. Menu Options From the Address Details Screen, press t...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Intersections 3.7 Intersections With optional computer software and interface cable, you canaccess a computer mapping database to download street levelmaps. With additional maps downloaded, you can have thereceiver show you the direction of travel to an individualinterse...

55 There are three ways to get to the Find Screen: – by pressing the FIND button– by inserting a point into a route (see “Editing a Route,” page 67) – by setting a proximity alert to a point (see “Proximity Settings,” page 79) Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through ascreen or to highli...

Find Screen N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Exits 3.8 Exits Already stored in your receiver are coordinates and details forhundreds of exits across the U.S. Organized into categories, youcan have the receiver show you the direction of travel to anindividual exit or use the exit as a point to be used to...

59 There are three ways to get to the Find Screen: – by pressing the FIND button– by inserting a point into a route (see “Editing a Route,” page 67) – by setting a proximity alert to a point (see “Proximity Settings,” page 79) Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through ascreen or to highli...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Exits 60 Exits Options You can search the exit data by nearest road or a select road to use individual exits for navigation or a GoTo, see anindividual exit on the Map Page in relationship to your current location or save an exit as a waypoint. To sort the Exits List for...

Routes Page N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Routes 3.9 63 Routes A route is a series of points which you choose that can be used in forward or reverse navigation. You can create and store up to50 separate routes. As many as 50 points (waypoints, cities,points of interest, addresses, intersections or ex...

Routes Page N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Routes 64 Menu Options From the Routes Page, press the MENU button to access Routes Page Menu Options. From the Routes Page, when you see the menu icon press the MENU button to display the available menu options. Press on theROCKER PAD to scroll up or downthr...

1 Routes Page 65 New Route Option A route is created from up to 50 points (waypoints, cities, points of interest, addresses, intersections or exits.) To create a new route:1. On the Routes Page 1 , select “NEW.” 2. On the New Route Screen 2 , choose from the following: • accept the default name by s...

N AV I G A T I O N T O O L S Routes 66 Saved Routes Options Once you have created a route, you can navigate that route in forward or reverse, review details about a route suchas name, points and distance to or from each point, insert or remove points, see a select route on the Map Page inrelationshi...

Display Options To adjust the display and Backlight settings, select “DISPLAY.” Select“BACKLIGHT TIME OUT” to change the length of time the backlight remains on.Select “CONTRAST” to increase or decrease the screen contrast by pressing leftor right on the ROCKER PAD. See “Adjusting the Backlight and ...

69 Extras Options From the Systems Page, select “EXTRAS” to access the Alerts Screen Options, Proximity Screen Options and Maps Screen Options. Press on the ROCKER PAD to scroll up or down through ascreen or to highlight variousoptions. Press the ENTER buttonto select an option. Selecting Options en...

System Page S Y S T E M P A G E System Page 70 About Select “ABOUT” to display Serial Number, Software Version and PatentNumbers. Status Bar Indicators The status bar at the bottom of the System Page updates informationautomatically. You can see whether the backlight is on or off, current date andti...

71 Menu Options From the System Page, press the MENU button to access System Page Menu Options. System Page menu enter p Menu Options Restore All Defaults Select “Restore All Defaults” to restore all original defaults settings for theentire GPS receiver system. Select “YES” to restore original setti...

S Y S T E M P A G E System Page 72 Trip Meter Page Defaults Function Default Data Fields Average Speed 6 fields (default) Stop TimeTotal TimeAccuracyOdometerDate Data Fields Average Speed 3 fields (when set) Stop TimeTotal Time Data Fields Average Speed 10 fields (when set) Stop TimeTotal TimeAccura...

To turn GPS off:1. On the System Page 1 , select “SATELLITES.” The Satellites screen appears 2 , showing the satellite signals being received with the signal strength of each indicated. The satellites that are currently acquired by thereceiver for navigation are highlighted. 2. Select “GPS STATUS.” ...

S Y S T E M P A G E Display Options 4.2 Display Options To adjust the backlight timeout and contrast settings for your receiver’s display:1. On the System page 1 , select “DISPLAY.” “BACKLIGHT TIMEOUT” and “CONTRAST” appear 2 . 2. Choose from the following (you only need to select the settings you w...

S Y S T E M P A G E Interface Options 4.3 75 Interface Options Your GPS receiver is designed to let you exchange data with computer mapping programs. With optional software, interface cable and SDMemory Card (needed for map downloading, see “Optional Accessories,” page 100) you will be able to: • Do...

System Page S Y S T E M P A G E Alerts Screen Options 4.4 Menu Options From the Alerts Screen, press the MENU button to access the Alerts Screen Menu Option. Alerts Screen Alerts Screen Options The Alerts Screen allows you to set the Alert Alarm (anautomatic alarm sound when you come within a certai...

1 System Page 77 S Y S T E M P A G E Alerts Screen Options Alerts Settings To set the Alert Alarm:1. On the System Page 1 , select “EXTRAS.” 2. Select “Alerts” 2 . 3. Select the “ALARM” field 3 . 4. Choose from the following: • Select “On” to automatically sound an alarm within an Alarm Radius set f...

S Y S T E M P A G E Proximity Screen Options 4.5 Proximity Screen Options The Proximity Screen allows you to set the Proximity Alarm (anautomatic alarm sound when you come within a certain distanceor Alarm Radius from the listed points) for any point saved in thereceiver that you add to the Proximit...

79 Proximity Settings To set the Proximity Alarm:1. On the System Page 1 , select “EXTRAS.” 2. Select “Proximity” 2 . 3. Select the “ALARM” field 3 . 4. Choose from the following: • Select “On” to automatically sound an alarm within an Alarm Radius set for each individual point 4 . • Select “Off” to...

S Y S T E M P A G E Maps Screen Options 4.6 81 Maps Screen Options The Map Page allows you to Include, Exclude or Delete a specific map you have transferred from a computer. The “Base Map” cannot be deleted. To include, exclude or delete a map:1. On the System Page 1 , select “EXTRAS.” 2. Select “Ma...

S Y S T E M P A G E Settings Screen Options 4.7 Menu Options From the Settings Screen, press the MENU button to access the Settings Screen Menu Option. Settings Screen Options The Settings Screen allows you to change the following systemsettings: Clock Format, Time Zone, Daylight Savings Time(Summer...

83 3 Clock Format 4 Time Zone 5 Daylight Savings 6 Language 7 Measurement Settings Screen Settings To change the various settings listed below:1. On the System Page 1 , select “SETTINGS.” 2. Select the field you want to change 2 . 3. Choose from the following (you only need to select the fields you ...

S Y S T E M P A G E Settings Screen Settings 84 • WAAS 9 Select the “WAAS” field to turn the WAAS receiver “On” or “Off.” See “WAAS,” page 93 for details. • Compass q0 Select the “COMPASS” field to set the method of indicating direction. Select your choice of “Cardinal” (standardN–S–E–W), “Degrees” ...

2 Resume Navigation GoTo, Route, Track 85 Alerts As you use your GPS receiver, you may see the following alert messages. Can’t Acquire Satellites 1 Continue Searching? You will see this alert if, for any reason, satellite lock is lost.When you see this message, the receiver is automatically tryingto...

A L E R T S Alerts 86 Alert 5 Anchor Dragging! You will see this alert if you drift more than your specifieddistance from your chosen location. Select “OK” to clear themessage. See “Alerts Screen” page 76 for details. Alert 6 Off Course! You will see this alert if you deviate more than your chosendi...

87 A L E R T S Alerts Notice qq Name Already Used! When naming a waypoint, track, or route, you will see thismessage if the name you enter is already being used. Select“OK” to clear the message. Enter a different name. Notice qw Too Many Found. Enter City. When using Find to search for an address or...

A P P E N D I X General Information 6.1 GPS Basics The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based radio-navigation system. It consists of 24 satellites which orbit the earthat an altitude of approximately 11,000 miles and ground stations.GPS provides users with accurate information on position...

A P P E N D I X Worldwide City Time Zones 6.2 Longitudinal Zone Offset E172.50 to W172.50 ........................................................-12 IDLW (International Date Line West) W172.50 to W157.50 ......................................................-11 Nome W157.50 to W142.50 ................

A P P E N D I X Interference/Errors 6.3 91 Ionosphere and troposphere delays The satellite signal slows as it passes through the atmosphere. Thesystem uses a built-in model that calculates an average – thoughnot exact – amount of delay. Signal multi-path This occurs when the GPS signal is reflected ...

A P P E N D I X Data Field Choice Descriptions 6.4 Accuracy – the distance within which the receiver can accurately locate a position Average Speed – average speed throughout the current navigation Bearing – the direction in which you are currently heading Compass – your current bearing shown as a c...

A P P E N D I X WAAS, Map Datum, North Reference 6.5 93 WAAS Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) is a GPS-based navigationsystem that provides precision above and beyond what GPS can doon its own. WAAS was designed to improve the accuracy and ensurethe integrity of information coming from GPS satel...

PERFORMANCE Receiver: .............................12 parallel channels Acquisition Time: ................Approximately 8 seconds. (warm) Approximately 38 seconds. (cold)Approximately 45 seconds (first time) Update Rate: ......................1/second, continuous (selectable) Position Accuracy: .......

COBRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION warrants that its GPS receiver, and the component parts thereof, will be free of defects inworkmanship and materials for period of one (1) year from the dateof first consumer purchase. This warranty may be enforced by thefirst consumer purchaser, provided that the produ...

I N D E X 98 F FCC Compliance Statement ........................A1Features ..................................................A3 Find Address ........................................50, 52Intersection ..................................54, 56 Find Button ..........................................A2, 4...

99 I N D E X P Page Button ........................................A2, 4Panning Mode ..............................11, 18-19Patent Numbers ........................................70PC Interface Connection ............................A2Pointer Options ........................................20Points ...

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