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2. STEERING MODES
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2.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode
The AUTO mode keeps a set course, but your boat’s course can change by the effects
of tide and wind. To adjust for the effects of tide and wind, use the ADVANCED AUTO
mode. The NAVpilot calculates your course according to your current position and
heading, then sets a virtual "waypoint" in its memory to navigate towards. If either tide
or wind begins to push you off course, the NAVpilot corrects your heading accordingly.
Your NAVpilot must be connected to a GPS navigator which outputs position data
(Latitude and Longitude).
To get the ADVANCED AUTO mode, do as follows:
1. In the AUTO mode, press the MENU key to show the menu.
2. Rotate the Course control knob to select [ADVANCED AUTO] then push the
Course control knob to show the advanced auto options window.
3. Rotate the Course control knob to select [ON]. The steering mode display chang-
es as below.
Select [OFF] to quit the ADVANCED AUTO mode.
4. Push the Course control knob to confirm the setting.
5. Press the MENU key to close the menu.
You can switch between AUTO and ADVANCED AUTO modes by holding down the
AUTO key three seconds to show the message "ADVANCED AUTO ON (OFF)" ap-
pears.
Note: How strictly the ADVANCED AUTO mode keeps the course depends on the
NAV MODE setting in the NAV OPTION menu. COURSE/XTE(ECONOMY) keeps the
course within 0.03 NM and XTE(PRECISION) keeps the course within 0.01 NM.
Tide and Wind Tide and WindTide and Wind
ON
OFF