Garmin Ghc 10 User Manual

GHC 10

quick start manual

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Introduction

The GHP™ 10/10V autopilot system
continuously adjusts the steering of your
boat to maintain a constant heading.
In addition to the basic heading-hold
functionality, the GHP 10/10V autopilot
system allows manual steering and
several modes of automatic-steering
functions and patterns.

Operate the GHP 10/10V autopilot
system using the GHC™ 10 control unit.
Through the GHC 10 control unit, you
engage and steer, set up, and customize
the GHP 10/10V autopilot system.

To install the GHP 10/10V autopilot
system, including the GHC 10 control
unit, use the provided installation
instructions.

The GHP 10/10V and the
GHC 10 are NMEA 2000®

certied.

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Warnings

You are responsible for the safe
and prudent operation of your
vessel. The GHP 10/10V is a tool

that will enhance your capability
to operate your boat. It does not
relieve you from the responsibility
of safely operating your boat.
Avoid navigational hazards and
never leave the helm unattended.

Always be prepared to promptly
regain manual control of your boat.

Learn to operate the GHP 10/10V
on calm and hazard-free open
water.

Use caution when operating the
GHP 10/10V at high speeds near
hazards in the water, such as docks,
pilings, and other boats.

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Manual Conventions

In this manual, the GHP 10/10V
autopilot system is referred to as the
autopilot, and the GHC 10 control unit is
referred to as the GHC 10.

When you are instructed to select an
item on the GHC 10, use the soft keys
( ) along the bottom of the screen to
select each item. Small arrows (>) in the
text indicate that you should select each
item in order. For example, if you see
“select Menu > Setup,” press the soft
key under Menu, then press the soft key
under Setup.

Heading Screen—the main screen
of the GHC 10. The Heading screen
displays the status of the autopilot and
shows your heading.

Tips and Shortcuts

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Press STBY from any screen to place
the autopilot in standby mode and
return to the Heading screen.

Press and quickly release the

Power button to adjust the display
settings on the GHC 10 (Backlight
and Color mode).

Press and hold the Power button
to turn the autopilot on or off.

Quick Links

Basic Operation: page 4

Manually adjusting the
heading: page 6

Using pattern steering: page 7

Using GPS steering: page 9

Menu Screens—screens used to initiate
and adjust the steering-pattern options,
and to customize the GHC 10.

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Customizing the GHC 10: page 11

GHC 10 Overview

Use the buttons on the GHC 10 to
control the autopilot.

Standby Power

Power—press and hold to power the

autopilot on and off. Press and quickly
release to adjust the display settings
(page 11).

Soft keys

Soft Keys—used to steer the autopilot,

navigate the menus, and select items on
the GHC 10.

Press a soft key to perform the action

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indicated directly above it.

Typically, you use the left soft key to

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engage the autopilot or move back
one screen, use the right soft key
to navigate through menu screens,
and use the center soft key to select
highlighted items and open the menu.

STBY (Standby)—used to place the

autopilot in standby mode. Press STBY
to stop the autopilot from any menu
screen, at any time.

CAUTION: Be ready to regain

manual control of the boat when you
place the autopilot in standby mode.

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Using the GHC 10

screen displays “You Have The Helm”
in yellow, and your heading is shown in

Use the GHC 10 to engage and manually

the center.

steer the autopilot. In addition to steering
the autopilot, use the GHC 10 to begin
automatic steering functions and to
customize the autopilot.

When in standby mode, you can engage
the autopilot, adjust the settings from
the menu, or specify the transmission
direction of your boat (forward or

Basic Operation

The Heading screen displays the status
of the autopilot and the heading. Use
the soft keys to engage the autopilot and
manually adjust the heading from the
Heading screen.

reverse) by using the soft keys.

Autopilot
status

Heading

Soft-key
functions

Understanding the Heading Screen with the Autopilot in Standby Mode

When you power the autopilot on, the
system starts in standby mode, with
the Heading screen displayed on the
GHC 10. When in standby mode, the
autopilot does not steer the boat—you
are responsible for the helm. When in
standby mode, the top of the Heading

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To engage the autopilot:

Press the soft key labeled Engage.

Heading Screen with
Autopilot in Standby

Mode