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3. STEERING MODES
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3.3 NAV Mode
3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode
If a destination waypoint is set on a GPS / Plotter, the NAVpilot-500 can receive
this information and guide the boat to the destination waypoint as determined by
the plotter. To use the NAV mode, complete the following steps.
Note: It takes 5 seconds to activate the NAV mode after the NAVpilot-500
receives the above information.
1. Set the destination waypoint (or route) on the plotter.
2. Manually steer the boat towards the waypoint.
3. Press and hold the [NAV] key down until the following message appears.
NAV TO _ _ _ _ _ _ _
FROM PORT 1?
ARE YOU SURE?
YES...PUSH ENTER KNOB.
NO.....PUSH ANOTHER KEY.
4. Press the course control knob to go to the NAV mode.
NAV
Track control mode (NAV)
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359.9
Heading from
heading sensor
Rudder angle (or XTE)
Course to the destination waypoint
HDG
M
RUDDER
0
40
20
10
40
20
10
Heading mode
M: Magnetic
T: True
SRC: PORT 1
Selected
Navigator
NAV mode display (Normal display 1)
Note that while in the NAV mode, the course reading on the NAVpilot-500 will not
always be the same as the waypoint direction shown on the plotter.
When you want to navigate a route, make sure that your plotter is navigating
towards the nearest or desired waypoint before putting the NAVpilot-500 into the
NAV mode.
5. Press the [STBY] key to terminate the NAV mode.
Note: You can change the port to use by pressing the course control knob over
three seconds.