RCU-1 Autopilot Remote Controller Operation Instructions
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Product overview
Compatible gateway
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System example
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Chartplotter compatibility
Software updates
Installing software updates
Updating multiple remotes
Wireless gateway software update
Updating software
Getting started
Inserting batteries
Connecting the lanyard
Using the cradle
Controls
Powering on the remote
Powering off the remote
Initial setup
User interface languages
Manual Bluetooth pairing
Maximum number of remotes
Screen overview
Adjusting the display brightness
Brightness page
Keylock
Switching to night mode
Day mode brightness warning
Calibrating the internal sensors
Setting data responsiveness
Setting the remote performance
Autopilot modes
Supported autopilot modes
Unsupported autopilot modes
Disengaging the autopilot — STBY
Engaging the autopilot — Steer to Heading (AUTO)
Engaging the autopilot — Steer to Navigation
Engaging the autopilot — Steer to Wind
Engaging the autopilot — Power steer
Steer to Heading
Adjusting locked heading
Steer to Navigation
Navigation page
Overriding navigation
Cross Track Error (XTE)
Restarting cross track error
Waypoint arrival and route complete
Automatic turning
Advance waypoint
Steer to wind modes
Mirrored TWA and Fixed angles
Target wind angle from polar
Polar performance
Operating hints for wind vane mode
Allow time
Major course changes
Steer to Wind
Adjusting the wind angle
Tacking
Performing a tack
Gybing
Performing a gybe
Power steer
Steering the vessel
Data pages
Data pages
Creating a data page
Customizing a data page.
Deleting data pages
Data items
Alarms
Alarms
Instrument alarms
Local alarms
Configuring an alarm example
Alarm settings
Setting the countdown timer
Point and Go and waypoints
Waypoints
Point and Go
Performing a Point and Go
Solo sailor and Man overboard
Solo sailor
Man overboard
Cancelling a MOB alarm
Lost connection MOB
Cancelling the Lost connection MOB alarm
Demo mode
Demo mode
Settings
Main menu
Pilot settings menu
Settings menu
Shortcut button options
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Connection troubleshooting
Compass troubleshooting
WG-1 LED diagnostics
LED diagnostic guidance
Maintenance
Routine equipment checks
Service and maintenance
Replacing the batteries
Product cleaning
Cleaning the display case
Cleaning the display screen
Technical support
Raymarine technical support and servicing
Viewing product information
Viewing product information from a chartplotter
Learning resources
NMEA 2000 PGN support
Glossary
Navigation glossary
Sailing glossary
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