User Settings - Garmin Ghc 10 Quick Start Manual

Configuring the GHC 10

User Settings

Though the autopilot is configured for
your boat during installation, you may
find it necessary to adjust it slightly
depending on sea conditions. You may
also disable the Shadow Drive if you
prefer.
To access the user autopilot
configuration, select
User Autopilot Configuration.
Shadow Drive
—disable or re-enable
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the Shadow Drive.
CAuTIoN: On a GHP 10 autopilot
system, if you disable the Shadow
Drive, you will need to place the
autopilot on standby (STBY) to
manually control the helm. Use
caution when disabling the Shadow
Drive.
On a GHP 10V autopilot system, if you
disable the Shadow Drive, any
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Menu > Setup >
adjustment to the helm completely
disengages the autopilot.
Shadow Drive Sensitivity—on a
GHP 10 autopilot system, adjust this
setting if the Shadow Drive is being
tripped falsely or not activating properly.
If the autopilot disengages while the
helm is steady, decreasing this value
may help. If the Shadow Drive does not
disengage the autopilot correctly when
you take the helm, increasing this value
may help. This setting does not apply to
a GHP 10V autopilot
Sea State Filtering—adjust this setting
to slow the heading response down
and reduce rudder activity. Leave this
setting at 0% under normal operating
conditions, and increase it when
operating the autopilot in choppy seas
at low speeds. Increasing the Sea State
Filtering setting in choppy conditions
will save wear on your autopilot system.
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system.