Signal StrengthThis is the signal received by the remote console from the base station. It is affected bythe distance between the two units and by structural aspects of the boat. Eg. A high con-centration of steel superstructure between the base station and the remote console. If thebase station is installed beneath a steel, carbon fibre or alloy deck it may not work.WINDLASS OPERATION WITH THE AA710For an accurate reading always ensure the AutoAnchor displayreads 0.0 before deploying the anchor. See Clear to Zero page 32.Counting continues if the AA710 remote console is turned and if thewindlass is operated by another control eg foot switches.AUTOMATIC OR MANUAL OPERATIONKeep your finger on the button to deploy the anchor manually or use the automatic functionfor hands free anchor deployment and retrieval. See the instructions for both options below.MANUAL OPERATIONDeploy and Retrieve the Anchor Using Manual OperationTurn the AutoAnchor on.Clear the safety lock.Press and hold the Down button to deploy the anchorand the Up button to retrieve the anchor.Release the button to stop the windlass operation. Ensurethe anchor is fully docked and secured before moving the boat.DOCKING ALARM: During retrieval the AutoAnchor beeps to warn the operator theanchor has passed the preset docking distance. Extra care must be taken at this time.LockHold the Mode button for 2 seconds to unlock.The AA710 automatically turns off and resetsthe lock after 4 minutes without use.To reset the lock manually:Press the Mode button to display the menu.Scroll to Lock.Select Lock. The screen will return to the current mode with the lock on.UnlockedLockedChanging ModesCycle through the modes by pressing theMode button for 1 second at a timePress and release the Mode button to access the menu.Select the Mode.OR31LockClear to ZeroBacklightingThe backlighting turns on when the control buttons are touched. At all other timesit is in power saving mode. The backlighting level is controlled by the light sensor fitted tothe front of the AA710.