LX9000 Version 2.6
September 2011
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5.1
Setup Mode
In the setup menu users can configure the LX9000. Turn the bottom-right knob or press the
UP/DOWN arrow on the remote stick to select the appropriate setup item. Press the
SELECT
button or CHECK button on the remote stick to enter a menu. A dialogue or sub-
menu will open.
The setup menu is slightly different on the rear seat device as not all options are applicable.
Items which are marked with an asterisk (*) are available only in the front seat setup menu.
5.1.1
QNH and RES
Turn the bottom-right knob to select the required entry field. Press the
EDIT
button and
start editing the value.
5.1.1.1
QNH*
Using this feature it is possible to offset the altitude datum which could have changed due to
pressure changes during the flight. Since changing the QNH influences the indicated
altitude, care should be taken when changing the value as an incorrect setting can upset the
final glide calculation.
5.1.1.2
Safety Altitude
This setting is the altitude reserve or safety altitude and is the height that the instrument
adds to the final glide altitude required so that the glider arrives over the final glide
