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Backlighting
When using the autopilot at night, the
backlighting can be turned on.
• Press MODE four times AP47R
• Press MODE until display shows
LitE
•
Press e ► to increase the backlight
•
Press ◄ to decrease the backlight
Set Rudder Limits
Available on the AP47R version only
• AP47 in MANUAL
• Press MODE until display shows
PL - -(port limit)
• Turn boat helm until rudder reaches
required angle - example 28º Port
•
Press ◄ and ► together to save
this setting
• Press MODE again until display
shows SL - - (starboard limit)
• Turn boat helm until rudder reaches
required angle - example 28º Stbd
•
Press ◄ and ► together to save
this setting
• Press AUTO to return to MANUAL
Compass Heading
• Switch on power to AP47
• Check display heading - example
H 123
• Check this heading against a
known accurate bearing
•
If display reading differs from
known heading*, the compass can
be calibrated.
*
NOTE
: Compass headings rarely
agree on every heading for 360º
rotation. The compass heading is set
for optimum alignment only
