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7. INITIAL SETTINGS
• Confirmation of the safe helm and power assist features
When [Safe Helm] and [Power Assist] is set to [ON], do the following procedure.
1. Select the safe area and cruise at minimum speed.
2. Select the AUTO mode.
3. Turn the helm and adjust the response at [Safe Helm Response].
4. While turning the helm, confirm that the power assist feature does not work too
strongly. If necessary, adjust the value at [Power Assist Rudder Speed].
5. Center the rudder and stop steering. Then the steering mode is changed to the
AUTO mode automatically. Adjust the return delay at [Return Delay].
6. Set the ship's speed to the value set at [For Speed Under].
7. Turn the helm, and then confirm that the safe helm and power assist feature ac-
tivate correctly.
Note: Do not turn the helm rapidly. If the power assist feature works strongly,
the vessel may turn faster than intended.
8. Turn the helm and adjust the response at [Safe Helm Response].
9. When it is difficult to cruise at the speed set at step 6, adjust the setting value
at [For Speeds Under] so that you can control the vessel easily.
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