Table Of Contents - Raymarine ST4000+ Owner's Handbook Manual

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Preface
Contents
Important Information ...................................................... vii
Warranty ....................................................................................vii
Safety notices ............................................................................vii
EMC conformance ...................................................................viii
Handbook information .............................................................viii
Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................1
1.1 Features ..................................................................................... 1
1.2 Extended systems ...................................................................... 2
Chapter 2: Basic Operation .......................................................3
2.1 Using the control unit ................................................................ 3
Key functions ............................................................................ 3
Display layout ........................................................................... 4
2.2 Using Auto mode ...................................................................... 5
Engaging the autopilot (Auto mode) ......................................... 5
Disengaging the autopilot (Standby mode) .............................. 6
Changing course in Auto mode ................................................. 7
Dodging obstacles in Auto mode .............................................. 7
Automatic tack (AutoTack) ...................................................... 8
Making major course changes .................................................. 8
Gusting conditions .................................................................... 9
2.3 Adjusting autopilot performance .............................................. 9
Changing the response level (AutoSeastate) ............................ 9
Changing the rudder gain ........................................................ 10
2.4 Autopilot alarms ..................................................................... 11
Responding to alarms .............................................................. 11
2.5 Adjusting display and keypad lighting ................................... 14
Chapter 3: Advanced Operation ............................................15
3.1 Using Track mode ................................................................... 15
Selecting Track mode ............................................................. 15
Exiting Track mode ................................................................. 17
Cross track error ...................................................................... 17
Tidal stream compensation ..................................................... 18
Waypoint arrival and advance ................................................. 19
Dodges in Track mode ............................................................ 20
Safety in Track mode .............................................................. 21
3.2 Using Wind Vane mode .......................................................... 22
Selecting Wind Vane mode ..................................................... 22
Exiting Wind Vane mode ........................................................ 23
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