User's Manual

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The i-Pilot remote is divided into four sections: Manual Control, Tracks, Spot Lock, and Cruise Control/AutoPilot. Buttons in

the Manual Control section of the remote do not require a GPS signal to operate and give you full, immediate control over steering,

speed and prop functions similar to a CoPilot. All other buttons require a minimum GPS signal strength of one bar in order to operate.

Buttons located in the Tracks section are used for track recording and playback. Spot Lock buttons are located in the Spot Lock

section. Cruise Control/AutoPilot are located in the Cruise Control/AutoPilot section.

ConsTRUCTion

The remote is waterproof and ﬂ oats in water.

RAngE

The range of the remote will be greatly reduced if it is used near or mounted to any metal object including aluminum or steel. It is also

recommended that the front end of the remote not be obstructed during use.

bATTERY LifE

Remote battery life is subject to frequency of use and is especially impacted by how often the LCD backlight is used.

When the remote battery is low,

will appear on the remote LCD. The Backlight button will be disabled when is displayed to

conserve battery power.

PowER

When a button is pressed on the remote it will automatically turn on. To turn the remote oﬀ press and hold

for three seconds. The

remote will automatically turn itself oﬀ thirty minutes after the last button press if a learned i-Pilot controller is powered up and within

transmitting range. The remote will turn oﬀ after three seconds if the i-Pilot controller is powered down or out of transmitting range.

KEYPAd LoCK

The user can lock the keypad during use to help avoid accidental key activations. To lock or unlock the keypad, press and hold

for

3 seconds. When the keypad is locked,

will appear on the remote LCD. Note that the keypad is always unlocked when the remote is

ﬁ rst turned on.

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