Raymarine autopilot, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Preface iii
Contents
About this handbook ......................................................... vii
Important Information ..................................................... viii
Warranty ...................................................................................viii
Safety notices ...........................................................................viii
EMC conformance ..................................................................... ix
Handbook information ............................................................... ix
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1
Chapter 2: Basic Operation .......................................................3
2.1 Using the control unit ................................................................ 4
Start-up mode ............................................................................ 4
Keypad functions ...................................................................... 4
Display layout ........................................................................... 5
2.2 Using Auto mode ...................................................................... 6
Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) ......................................... 6
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) .............................. 6
Changing course in Auto mode ................................................. 7
Adjusting performance – Type 150G/400G ............................. 7
Adjusting performance – Types 150/400 and 100/300 ............. 9
Off Course warning ................................................................. 10
Dodging obstacles and then resuming course ......................... 10
Using the set course feature .................................................... 12
Using sail boat features ........................................................... 12
2.3 Adjusting display/keypad lighting and contrast ..................... 15
Lighting ................................................................................... 15
Contrast ................................................................................... 16
Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ............................................17
3.1 Using Track mode ................................................................... 18
Selecting Track mode ............................................................. 18
Exiting Track mode ................................................................. 19
Cross track error ...................................................................... 19
Tidal stream compensation ..................................................... 20
Waypoint arrival and advance ................................................. 21
Waypoint Advance warning – summary ................................. 22
Dodges in Track mode ............................................................ 23
Safety in Track mode .............................................................. 24
3.2 Using Wind Vane mode – sail boats ........................................ 25
About Wind Vane mode .......................................................... 25