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2 using the control unit, Start-up mode, Keypad functions – Raymarine ST8001 User Manual

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Chapter 1: SmartPilot Operation

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1.2 Using the control unit

Start-up mode

The SmartPilot always powers up in Standby mode with the display showing
the boat’s current compass heading.

Note: You can press

standby at any time to return to manual steering.

Keypad functions

The SmartPilot is controlled using simple push-button and rotary control op-
erations, all of which are confirmed with a short beep. In addition to the main
single-key functions, there are several dual key operations.

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rotary control

w v
Press to steer to a fixed wind angle

&

Press to scroll through
calibration parameters.
Press to adjust
response and gain

track
Press for Track mode from Auto mode
(if a navigator is connected)
Press to accept waypoint advance
Press for 1 second to skip waypoint

auto
Press for Auto mode

standby
Press for Standby mode
Press for 2 seconds
to enter Calibration mode

standby plus auto
Press for Wind Vane mode
(if a wind vane is connected)

resp
Press to display response level
Press for 1 second for rudder gain

res'm
Press to resume previous course

disp
Press to display
data pages
Press for 1 second
for lamp control