Raymarine ST4000 Plus, Owner'S Handbook Manual

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Preface
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Contents
Preface ................................................................................... iii
How this handbook is organised ...................................... iii
Warranty ........................................................................... iii
Safety information ............................................................ iv
EMC Conformance .......................................................... iv
Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Extended systems ........................................................ 2
1.3 Specification ............................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation ................................................... 3
2.1 Key functions .............................................................. 3
2.2 Display layout ............................................................. 4
2.3 Using Auto mode ........................................................ 5
Engaging the autopilot (Auto) ..................................... 5
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby) to return to hand
steering ........................................................................ 6
Changing course in Auto mode ................................... 6
Dodging obstacles in Auto mode ................................ 7
Returning to the previous locked heading ................... 7
Automatic tack (AutoTack) ......................................... 8
AutoTack to starboard ........................................... 8
AutoTack to port .................................................... 9
Off course alarm .......................................................... 9
Operating hints .......................................................... 10
Making major course changes ............................. 10
Course changes under autopilot control .............. 10
Gusty conditions .................................................. 11