Gps receiver reference, 1 time settings, Time offset chart – Garmin NavTalk User Manual

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SECTION 6

GPS Receiver

Reference

6.14.1 Time Settings

Time Format - allows current time to be displayed

using a 12- or 24- hour clock. This field is also used to
select between local and UTC time readouts.

To select a time format:

1. Highlight the ‘Time Format’ field and press ENTER to dis-

play the available options.

2. Select ‘Local 24hr’ or ‘Local 12hr’ to display local time ref-

erences. ‘Local 12hr’ will show current time using a tradi-

tional AM/PM format or...

3. Select ‘UTC’ to display universal time references (also

referred to as ‘Greenwich’ or ‘zulu’ time).

Local Time Zone - is used to define the current

local time. UTC date and time are calculated directly
from the satellites’ signals and cannot be edited. If you
prefer to use local time, you may designate an offset,
either ‘Behind UTC’ or ‘Ahead of UTC’. The offset is the
difference, in hours and minutes, between local time
and UTC time.

To enter the local time zone:

1. Highlight the ‘Local Time Zone’ field and press ENTER.
2. Select the desired offset amount (in hours and minutes)

using the arrow keypad and press ENTER. You must enter

your local time to compensate for the difference between

your time zone and that of UTC for accurate time readings.

3. Highlight the offset direction field (immediately to the

right)and press ENTER.

4. Select ‘Behind UTC’ or ‘Ahead of UTC’ (see chart below for

your geographical location) and press ENTER.

Time - displays the current time based on the set-

tings made above and information provided by the
satellites received.

Date - displays the current date based on the set-

tings made above and information provided by the
satellites received.

Time Offset Chart

Time Setup Page

Time Offset Adjustment

Time Zone Adjustment

Longitudinal Zone Offset

E007.5° to E022.5°

+1

E022.5° to E037.5°

+2

E037.5° to E052.5°

+3

E052.5° to E067.5°

+4

E067.5° to E082.5°

+5

E082.5° to E097.5°

+6

E097.5° to E122.5°

+7

E122.5° to E127.5°

+8

E127.5° to E142.5°

+9

E142.5° to E157.5°

+10

E157.5° to E172.5°

+11

E172.5° to E180.5°

+12

Longitudinal Zone Offset

W180.0° to W172.5°

-12

W172.5° to W157.5°

-11

W157.5° to W142.5°

-10

W142.5° to W127.5°

-9

W127.5° to W112.5°

-8

W112.5° to W097.5°

-7

W097.5° to W082.5°

-6

W082.5° to W067.5°

-5

W067.5° to W052.5°

-4

W052.5° to W037.5°

-3

W037.5° to W022.5°

-2

W022.5° to W007.5°

-1

W007.5° to E007.5°

-0

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