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VS-1 CHRONOGRAPH v2.0 INSTRUCTIONS
© COPYRIGHT ST. MORITZ WATCH CORP. 2008
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COMPASS MODE
The VS-1 is equipped with a highly accurate digital magnetic compass with reading in one degree increments. The compass can be
adjusted to compensate for the magnetic declination corresponding to the area where the compass is being used.
CALIBRATING THE COMPASS
The COMPASS of the VS-1 must be calibrated on a regular basis. The compass should be calibrated any time it does not seem to
be working properly. We recommend calibrating the compass prior to any activity where optimal accuracy is desired, such as a long
back country trip.
NOTE: For the optimum accuracy, the compass must be held completely level, both during the calibration process and when taking
a bearing. While performing the calibration, we recommend placing the unit on top of a drinking glass to hold it level and turn it.
Press S3 to select Compass mode.
* Mode prompt “COMP” is displayed briefly. Calibration mode will start automatically when selecting Compass mode
for the first time (e.g. after resetting the watch, or after installing a new battery.)
- When you take bearings, readings are shown in graphical direction, with bearing in degrees.
* Hold the watch horizontal/ level: Reading shown indicates the direction that the 12 o’clock position is pointing to.
- Declination correction is provided. (Declination is the difference between true north and magnetic north.)
- The compass offset range: 00-90°. Check setting compass offset, if offset >90°, then change offset to 90°,and wait 2 minutes.
Watch will return to normal function.
Important Note:
1. The compass should be calibrated before use, then recalibrated at regular intervals.
2. The compass must be kept in a level position when taking a reading.
3. Compass readings are easily affected by large metal objects and sources of magnetism (e.g. CRT Television magnets), so the
compass should always be used in outdoors, away from buildings and large metal objects.
To calibrate the compass
1. Press and hold down S4 until “ROTATE CAL” is shown on the display, which indicates the calibration screen.
2. Rotate the product slowly for 2 complete, slow rotations. Each rotation must last for at least 15 seconds.
3. After calibration/ rotation, press S3: the ten-degree digit starts to flash on the display, which indicates the declination angle
setting screen.
* Do not press S4, S1 or S2 at this point: this will end calibration, skipping the declination angle setting. In this case, the
declination angle is set to 0 degree and the compass reading will not be as accurate.
4. Use S1(+) and S2 (-) to change the setting. Holding down either button scrolls the setting at high speed.
5. Press S3 to advance to the next setting as follows:
TENS OF DEGREE
DEGREE
E/W
S3
S3 S3
* When E or W is flashing, press S2 or S1 to switch between East and West.
