Furuno NAVPILOT-500 User Manual

AUTOPILOT

NAVpilot-500

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

Do not open the equipment unless you are well familiar with electrical circuits.

Only qualified personnel

ELECTRICAL should work inside the SHOCK equipment.

HAZARD

Do not set the course changing speed too high.

The boat will be turned too sharply at the course change, which could create a very dangerous situation.

Do not use the autopilot in the following situation:

Harbor entrance or narrow channel Where vessels change course often, such as a cape or small island

Observe the following cautions when using the autopilot:

Maintain a vigilant watch

Watch for drifting of vessel

In an emergency, manually steer the vessel.

The autopilot cannot avoid vessels, etc. automatically.

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat.

The rudder may move. This is specialpurpose mode for technicians.

WARNING

Do not use the ORBIT mode in rough sea.

Because the boat turns a 360-degree circle around the waypoint a large wave or strong wind can cause the boat to capsize.

Confirm that no objection is in the general vicinity of the waypoint.

The distance from the waypoint to the turning point depends on boat's speed.

Do not use the SIMULATION mode on the boat.

The rudder may move. This is specialpurpose mode for technicians.

CAUTION

In case of power failure turn off the autopilot or manually steer the vessel.

Leaving the equipment in the AUTO or NAV mode during power failure will cause wear on the rudder mechanism.

Use the correct fuse.

Use of a wrong fuse can cause fire or damage the equipment.

WARNING LABEL

A warning label is attached to the processor unit. Do not remove the label. If the label is missing or damaged, contact your dealer about replacement.

WARNING	Name: Warning Label (1)
To avoid electrical shock, do not	Type: 86-003-1011
remove cover. No user-serviceable	Code No.: 100-236-231
parts inside.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

...........................................................................................................FORWORD		iv
SYSTEM CONFIGURATION .................................................................................		v
1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT ................................................................		1-1
Principle of Autopilot ..........................................................................................................		1-1
Principle of Operation ........................................................................................................		1-2
2. BASIC OPERATION......................................................................................		2-1
2.1	Operating Controls ....................................................................................................	2-1
2.2	Turning On/Off...........................................................................................................	2-2
2.3	Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast ...............................................................................	2-3
2.4	Displays.....................................................................................................................	2-3
	2.4.1 Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays ...................................	2-4
	2.4.2 Selecting the display on Graphic Display ..........................................................	2-7
	2.4.3 Selecting data for analog indicator....................................................................	2-8
3. STEERING MODES.......................................................................................		3-1
3.1	STBY Mode ...............................................................................................................	3-1
3.2	AUTO Mode ..............................................................................................................	3-2
	3.2.1 Using the AUTO mode ......................................................................................	3-2
	3.2.2 ADVANCED AUTO mode..................................................................................	3-3
	3.2.3 TURN mode (For AUTO mode).........................................................................	3-4
3.3	NAV Mode .................................................................................................................	3-5
	3.3.1 Starting the NAV mode......................................................................................	3-5
	3.3.2 Selecting sailing method of NAV mode .............................................................	3-6
	3.3.3 Switching waypoint ...........................................................................................	3-7
	3.3.4 Selecting boat’s movement at the destination (or last) waypoint .......................	3-7
	3.3.5 Navigating to TLL point (FISHING mode)........................................................	3-10
3.4	REMOTE Mode .......................................................................................................	3-11
3.5	DODGE Mode .........................................................................................................	3-17
	3.5.1 Dodging in STBY mode ..................................................................................	3-17
	3.5.2 Dodging in AUTO or NAV mode......................................................................	3-18
4. MENU OPERATION ......................................................................................		4-1
4.1	STBY Mode Menu .....................................................................................................	4-1
	4.1.1 Offsetting data ..................................................................................................	4-1
	4.1.2 Setting parameters ...........................................................................................	4-3
	4.1.3 Setting the units of measurements..................................................................	4-10
	4.1.4 Setting other menu items ................................................................................	4-12

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5. ALARMS........................................................................................................		5-1
5.1	ALARM Menu ............................................................................................................	5-1
	5.1.1 Selecting the alarm buzzer................................................................................	5-2
	5.1.2 Selecting the beep pattern.................................................................................	5-2
	5.1.3 Setting the watch alarm.....................................................................................	5-3
	5.1.4 Setting the heading deviation alarm ..................................................................	5-3
	5.1.5 Setting the cross-track error limit.......................................................................	5-3
	5.1.6 Setting the speed alarm ....................................................................................	5-4
	5.1.7 Setting the depth alarm .....................................................................................	5-5
	5.1.8 Setting the temperature alarm ...........................................................................	5-6
	5.1.9 Setting the trip distance alarm ...........................................................................	5-6
	5.1.10 Clearing the trip distance.................................................................................	5-7
5.2	Alarm Information.......................................................................................................	5-7

6. MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING		...................................................6-1
6.1	Preventive Maintenance.............................................................................................	6-1
6.2	Replacement of Fuse.................................................................................................	6-2
6.3	Diagnostics ................................................................................................................	6-2
6.4	Clearing Memories.....................................................................................................	6-6
6.5	Error Messages..........................................................................................................	6-7
MENU TREE...................................................................................................		MN-1
SPECIFICATIONS

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FOREWORD

A Word to the Owner of the NAVpilot-500

Congratulations on your choice of the FURUNO NAVpilot-500 AUTOPILOT.

For over 50 years FURUNO Electric Company has enjoyed an enviable reputation for innovative and dependable marine electronics equipment. This dedication to excellence is furthered by our extensive global network of agents and dealers.

Your autopilot is designed and constructed to meet the rigorous demands of the marine environment. However, no machine can perform its intended function unless installed, operated and maintained properly. Please carefully read and follow the recommended procedures for operation and maintenance.

We would appreciate hearing from you, the end-user, about whether we are achieving our purposes.

Thank you for considering and purchasing FURUNO equipment.

Features

•Self learning program to continuously improve the steering parameters for safe and expeditious navigation

•Two steering modes – AUTO (Heading Control System) and NAV (Track Control System)

•Dodging from the control unit or remote controller

•Available for solenoid drive and reversible hydraulic

•Max. six control units may be connected (using two ports of the processor unit)

•Menu operation for simplified control

•Display modes: Autopilot/Track control modes with rudder angle, L/L, Highway, Two customized displays, compass rose

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SYSTEM CONFIGURATION

PC

Heading sensor PG-500

External buzzer

GPS Navigator (NMEA0183)

RD-30 (Max. 3)

(NMEA0183)

Control Unit

FAP-5001 (Max. 6)

Processor Unit

FAP-5002

Ship’s mains 12-24 VDC

	Reversible pump or			Ship’s steering system
	Electromagnetic valve unit
	Clutch
	Rudder Reference Unit
	FAP-6111
	Remote Controller

Remote Controller

Distributor FAP-6800

Remote Controller

Remote Controller

Remote controler

Dial type: FAP-5551, FAP-5552

Button type: FAP6211, FAP-6212

Lever type: FAP-6221, 6222

Dodge type: FAP-6231, 6232

:Standard supply

:Option

:User supply

System configuration of NAVpilot-500

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1.PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

Principle of Autopilot

Autopilot is an automatic device for steering a vessel maintaining its heading in an intended direction. Anyone can appreciate the advantages of the autopilot – being free to carry out navigational checks, trim adjustments or simply to relax and enjoy.

The autopilot utilizes a proportional rate system to steer the boat. The proportional rate system is similar to the highly accurate and reliable system used on aircraft, missiles and space vehicles. The proportional rate autopilot provides the necessary course correction to the steering gears in proportion to the speed and amount the boat moves off course.

With the removal of the dead band, the autopilot no longer wanders within a dead band but now steers a prescribed course, taking action within the presence of even a minute course error. The amount of action depends on the course error detected; that is, when the course error rate is small a very low helm correction rate is applied.

Because the wandering is eliminated, the proportional rate autopilot has the advantages of low power consumption and low wear and tear on the autopilot and the steering system. Off-course correction is smooth, not jerking back and forth at full speed.

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1. PRINCIPLE OF THE AUTOPILOT

Principle of Operation

In the AUTO modes, the heading information from an associated sensor is continuously compared with the set course (in the NAV mode, the course to the waypoint set on the plotter connected). With the boat on course, the two signals are equal.

If the boat goes off course, the difference between the primary heading and the set course will change proportionally and there will be an imbalance at the comparator, whose output will move up or down depending on whether the course error is to the left or right of the set course.

The rudder continues to move until a balanced condition is obtained at the comparator, at which point the drive switches off.

To set the rudder when the boat is off-course, the rudder signal is generated at the rudder reference unit, then delivered the processor unit.

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2.BASIC OPERATION

2.1Operating Controls

Enter knob

Rotate: Selects menu items and options.

STBY key Push: Sets the course on Auto or Nav mode.

Selects the STBY (manual) mode.

STBY		Turn key
		Turns the boat 180 or 360 .
AUTO
NAV	TURN	Starboard key
		Steers the rudder to boat.
MENU		POWER/BRILL key
		Long press: Turns power off.
		Mormentary press: Turns power on;
	Port key	opens the display for adjustment of
MENU key	Steers the boat to port.	brilliance and contrast.
Opens the mode menus.
NAV key
Selects the NAV mode.
AUTO key
Selects the AUTO mode.

Control unit, front view

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.2Turning On/Off

Press the [POWER/BRILL] key to turn the unit on before leaving the port, because several minutes are necessary to allow for stabilization of the heading data from the heading sensor. (For PG-500, see Note 2 shown below.) A beep sounds and the equipment proceeds in the sequence shown below, displaying product information and startup test results. The startup test checks the ROM, RAM, backed up data and communication between the control unit and processor unit for proper operation. Also it checks the inputs of heading signal and rudder angle signal for the processor unit. If NG appears an appropriate message appears on the screen. For any NG, try to press any key to go to the next screen. However, the equipment may not work properly. Contact your dealer for advice.

AUTO PILOT NAVPILOT-500

FURUNO ELECTRIC CO., LTD

START UP TEST
ROM
PROCESSOR		OK 6454002-**.**
CONTROL		OK 6454001-**.**
RAM
PROCESSOR UNIT			OK
CONTROL UNIT			OK
BACK UP DATA
PROCESSOR UNIT			OK
CONTROL UNIT			OK
HEADING DATA		OK 359.9
	6454101-**.**
RRU	OK P12.3
CONTROLLER ID			1

**.** : Program version no.

Startup sequence

After the startup test is completed, “STBY” appears on the screen. This means the equipment may now be operated manually.

Note 1: The first time you turn on the power, you are asked if you want to start the simulation mode, which provides simulated operation of the equipment. Push the [ENTER] knob to start the simulation mode, or any key to escape. If you pressed a key except the [ENTER] knob, you are asked if you want to set the installation menu. Press the [ENTER] knob to go to the installation menu, or any key to go to STBY. For details about the installation menu, contact your dealer.

Note 2: When the Integrated Heading Sensor PG-500 is connected, press the [POWER/BRILL] key four minutes before leaving the port to use the AUTO mode which needs stabilized bearing data.

Turning the power off

Press and hold down the [POWER/BRILL] key until the screen goes blank. The time remaining until the power is turned off is shown on the screen.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.3Adjusting Brilliance and Contrast

The brilliance and contrast can be adjusted as below:

1.Momentarily press the [POWER/BRILL] key. The CONTRAST and BRILL window appears.

CONTRAST	10
BRILL	8
PORT	STBD

Contrast, brilliance window

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to adjust display contrast; clockwise to raise the contrast and counter-clockwise to lower it. (16 levels are available.)

The contrast can also be adjusted by pressing the [POWER/BRILL] key.

3.Press the [PORT] or [STBD] key to adjust display brilliance, [PORT] to lower the brilliance and [STBD] to raise it. (Eight levels are available.)

To close the CONTRAST and BRILL window, press any key except the [POWER/BRILL], [STBD] or [PORT] key.

2.4Displays

There are four types of displays: Normal display 1, Normal display 2, Graphic display and Data display.

To choose a display mode, press a mode key (AUTO, NAV, STBY). Each time a mode key is pressed the display changes in the sequence shown below.

(Mode)			(Course)
HDG		(Heading)
Heading mode
	P	(Data)	S
Analog indicator	(Normal display 1)
(Mode)			(Course)
HDG		(Heading)
Heading mode
P	(Data)	S	(Data1)
			(Data 2)

(Normal display 2)

Heading mode

	(Mode)	HDG
	(Course)
		(Graphic)

(Graphic display)

			Heading mode
	(Mode)	HDG	(Heading)
	(Course)

(Data1)

(Data 2)

(Data display)

Displays

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4.1Selecting the data shown on Normal and Data Displays

Some display modes may be set up to suit your operating needs, on the SCREEN SETUP menu.

Selecting data for Normal Display 2 screen

You can select the data to show on the upper and lower half of the Normal Display 2.

STBY 20.5

	HDG		145.9
P	(Data)	S	(Data1)	Upper half
			(Data 2)	Lower half

Normal Display 2

1.Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the SCREEN SETUP, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the SCREEN SETUP menu.

SCREEN2 UPPER DATA: POS

SCREEN2 LOWER DATA:

SCREEN3 PATTERN: 3 DATA

DATA1: POS

DATA2: COG

DATA3: SOG

GRAPHIC:

HIGHWAY

Screen setup menu

3.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 2 DATA UPPER” or “SCREEN 3 DATA LOWER” from the SCREEN SETUP menu.

4.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the options window.

5.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the data which you want to show on the upper or lower half of the Normal Display 2.

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	2. BASIC OPERATION
Data available for display in SCREEN 2 UPPER and LOWER
Menu option	Displayed data
POS	Own ship’s position (L/L)
COG	Course over ground
SOG	Speed over ground
STW	Speed through water
TMP	Water temperature
DPT	Depth
BRG	Bearing to waypoint
RNG	Range to waypoint
WPT POS	Waypoint position (L/L)
XTE	Cross-track error
TTG	Time-to-Go to Destination
ETA	Estimated Time of Arrival
DATE	Date
TIME	Time
WIND T*	Wind direction and speed (True)
WIND R**	Wind direction and speed (Relative)
VOLT	Input/output power voltage to the processor unit
TRIP	Trip distance

*True:	The speed and direction (in relation to ship’s bow) of the wind felt
	or measured when stationary.
**Relative:	The direction (in relation to ship’s bow) and speed of the wind as it
	appears to those on board, relative to the speed and direction of
	the boat; combination of the true wind and the wind caused by the
	boat’s movement.

6.Press the [ENTER] knob.

7.Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

Selecting the display layout for Data Display

You can show two or three data on the Data Display.

STBY

20.4HDG 116.5

(Data1)

(Data 2)

Data display, two data

STBY

20.4HDG 116.5

(Data1)

(Data 2)

(Data 3)

Data display, three data

Data Displays

1.Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “SCREEN 3 PATTERN.

3.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the screen 3 options window.

2 DATA

3 DATA

Screen 3 pattern options window

4.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select 2 DATA or 3 DATA as appropriate.

5.Press the [ENTER] knob.

6.Press the [ENTER] knob to close the menu.

Selecting data for Data Display

You may choose which data to show on the Data Display. Data 3 is available only when you select 3DATA at “SCREEN 3 PATTERN” shown above.

1.Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to the page 2-5.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DATA 1”, “DATA 2” or “DATA 3”.

3.Press the [ENTER] knob show the option window.

The contents are same as the table shown on the previous page.

4.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select data.

5.Press the [ENTER] knob.

6.Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4.2Selecting the display on Graphic Display

COMPASS, RUDDER ANGLE, HIGHWAY, WIND TRUE INDICATOR, WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR, DEPTH GRAPH or TEMP GRAPH can be shown on the Graphic Display. Note that the appropriate sensors are necessary to display data.

1.Open the SCREEN SETUP menu referring to page 2-4.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “GRAPHIC”.

3.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the graphic options window.

COMPASS

RUDDER ANGLE

HIGHWAY

WIND TRUE INDICATOR

WIND RELATIVE INDICATOR

DEPTH GRAPH

TEMP GRAPH

Graphic options window

4. Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select the graphic type.

	N
W	E
	S
RUDDER	P 2.5
	COMPASS
WIND	RELATIVE

45

12 kt

RUDDER ANGLE P 5.1	WIND	TRUE

45

12 kt

PORT	STBD
RUDDER ANGLE		TRUE WIND INDICATOR
DEPTH 260ft		TEMP 32.0 F
	200	40

300

30

RELATIVE WIND INDICATOR

DEPTH GRAPH

TEMP GRAPH

Waypoint ID	001WPT	Waypoint mark
		Own ship symbol
	P0.01 nm	Direction to steer
	HIGHWAY

Graphic displays

5. Press the [ENTER] knob and [MENU] key in order to close the menu.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

2.4.3Selecting data for analog indicator

Choose what to display on the analog indicator display on Normal Display 1 and 2.

(Mode)

(Course)

(Mode)

(Course)

HDG

(Heading)

HDG

(Heading)

P	(Data)	P	(Data)	S	(Data1)
		S			(Data 2)

(Normal display 1)					(Normal display 2)
			Analog indicator

Normal Display 1 and 2

1.Press the [STBY] and [MENU] key in order to show the STBY menu.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “DISPLAY SETUP”.

3.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the DISPLAY SETUP menu.

SPEED UNIT:	kt
RANGE UNIT:	nm
WIND SPEED UNIT:		kt
DEPTH UNIT:	ft
WATER TEMP UNIT:		F
POSITION FORMAT

DD MM. MMM"

NEXT PAGE

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PREVIOUS PAGE

HEADING READOUT: MAGNETIC

SPEED READOUT: SOG

ANALOG INDICATOR BAR:

RUDDER ANGLE

DATE FORMAT: MMM. DD. YYYY

TIME FORMAT: 24HOUR

Page 2

Display setup menu

To change pages, select “▼NEXT PAGE” or “▲PREVIOUS PAGE” and press the [ENTER] knob.

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2. BASIC OPERATION

4.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ANALOG INDIACATOR BAR” on the second page.

5.Press the [ENTER] knob to show the bar indicator options window.

RUDDER ANGLE

DEVIATION

RUDDER/XTE

DEVIATION/XTE

Analog indicator bar options window

6.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select option you desired to show.

Note the following.

RUDDER/XTE: Rudder in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode. DEVIATION/XTE: Deviation in STBY and AUTO mode, XTE in NAV mode.

7.Press the [ENTER] knob.

8.Press the [MENU] key to close the menu.

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3.STEERING MODES

The NAVpilot-500 system is capable of five primary steering modes: STBY (manual), AUTO, NAV, REMOTE (FU and NFU) and DODGE.

In case of emergency, for example, collision avoidance, turn the helm quickly to control the boat manually. The alarm sounds and “STBY” flashes on the display. To return to the normal mode, press the [STBY], [AUTO] or [NAV] mode.

3.1STBY Mode

After turning on the power, the equipment goes to the STBY mode.

This is a manual steering mode. When sailing out of a harbor, steer the vessel in the STBY mode.

Press the [STBY] key.

STBY mode	Heading from heading sensor
(manual steering mode)

STBY

				M		359.9
Heading mode			HDG
M: Magnetic
			RUDDER				0
T: True
					20
		40				10			10			20		40

Rudder angle (or Deviation)

STBY mode display

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3. STEERING MODES

3.2AUTO Mode

3.2.1Using the AUTO mode

The AUTO mode makes the NAVpilot-500 steer the boat automatically on a set course.

Note: The AUTO mode will not bring your boat to the destination when wind or tide prevails. Use this mode for a short straight voyage. Otherwise switch to the NAV mode shown on page 3-5.

1.Direct the boat to the intended course desired.

The course in this mode is a line connecting between the origin and the destination.

2.Press the [AUTO] key to access the Auto mode.

Your boat will automatically be steered toward the course at the moment the [AUTO] key is pressed.

Whenever the heading deviates from the set course, the NAVpilot-500 automatically adjusts the rudder to return the boat to the set course.

3.To change or readjust the course setting in the AUTO mode, simply rotate the [ENTER] knob to set the desired course.

4.Press the [STBY] key to leave AUTO steering in an emergency. You can steer your boat by the helm.

Heading control mode	Course selected by the [ENTER] knob
(AUTO mode)

		AUTO	359
	M: Magnetic	M	359.9
	Heading mode	HDG
		RUDDER
	T: True		0

Heading from heading sensor

40 20 10 10 20 40

Rudder angle (or Deviation)

AUTO mode display

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3. STEERING MODE

3.2.2ADVANCED AUTO mode

AUTO mode maintains set course but the track may be shifted by current or wind. ADVANCED AUTO mode maintains set course without deviating from the track. This mode can be enabled by connecting a navaid which can output own ship’s position data (L/L) in NMEA0183 format to the NAVpilot-500.

After connecting to a navaid which outputs position data, press the [AUTO] key. The NAVpilot-500 calculates the course based on the present position and heading. In this mode, “AUTO” appears on the display.

ADVANCED AUTO	Course selected by the [ENTER] knob
(Indicated with underline)

Heading mode M: Magnetic T: True

AUTO			359
HDG		359.9				Heading from
M
						heading sensor
RUDDER			0
40	20	10	10	20	40

Rudder angle ( or XTE)

ADVANCED AUTO mode display

Enabling the ADVANCED AUTO mode

You can select whether to use the ADVANCED AUTO mode or not as follows.

1.In the AUTO mode, press the [MENU] key to show the AUTO mode menu.

2.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ADVANCED AUTO”, and then press the [ENTER] knob to show the advanced auto options window.

OFF

ON

Advanced auto options window

3.Rotate the [ENTER] knob to select “ON”.

When you want to finish the ADVANCED AUTO mode, select “OFF”.

4.Press the [ENTER] knob, [MENU] key in order close the menu.

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