Meade LT SC Series, LT Series, LT ACF Series Observing Using AutoStar’s Arrow Keys

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appropriate key shown below.

Nine available speeds are:

Number Key “1” = 1x (Guide)

Number Key “2” = 2x

Number Key “3” = 8x

Number Key “4” = 16x

Number Key “5” = 64x

Number Key “6” = 0.50°/sec

Number Key “7” = 1.0°/sec

Number Key “8” = 1.5°/sec

Number Key “9” = 4.0°/sec (Max)

Speeds “1”,“2”, or “3” Best used for fine centering of an object in the field of view of a higher power eyepiece, such as a 12mm or a 9mm eyepiece.

Speeds “4”, “5”, or “6”: Enables centering an object in the field of a low-to-moderate power eyepiece, such as the standard Super Plössl 26mm.

Speeds “7” or “8”: Best used for rough centering of an object in the Red Dot Viewfinder.

Speed “9”: Moves the telescope quickly from one point in the sky to another.

Scroll Keys: Accesses options within a selected menu. The menu is displayed on the first line of the screen. Options within the menu are displayed, one at a time, on the second line. Press the Scroll keys to move through the options. Press and hold a Scroll key to move quickly through the options.

The Scroll keys also scroll through the letters of the alphabet and numerical digits.

Note: The Scroll Down key and the Down Arrow key move forward through the alphabet & digits (A to Z, 0 to 9). The Scroll Up key and the Up Arrow key move backward (Z to A, 9 to 0). Common symbols are also available in the list.

?Key: Accesses the “Help” file. “Help” provides on-screen information on how to accomplish whatever task is currently active.

Hold down the ? key and then follow the prompts on the display to access details of AutoStar functions in the Help feature. The Help system is

essentially an on-screen instruction manual.

If you have a question about an AutoStar operation, e.g., INITIALIZATION, ALIGNMENT, etc., hold down the ? key and follow the directions that scroll on the second line of the LCD screen. When a word appears in [brackets], press ENTER to access the AutoStar Glossary. A definition or more detailed information is displayed. Press MODE to return to the scrolling AutoStar Help display.

When satisfied with the Help provided, press MODE to return to the original screen and continue with the chosen procedure.

Coil Cord Port: Plug one end of the AutoStar coil cord into this port (pg. 19, Fig. 5, 9) located at the bottom of the AutoStar handbox.

Coil Cord: Plug one end of the AutoStar coil cord into the HBX port (Pg. 14, Fig. 4, 10A) of the computer control panel of the telescope and the other end into the coil cord port.

Serial Port: plug an serial accessory (#505) cable into AutoStar for updating functions such as “Download” or “Clone”. See page 29 for more details.

Utility Light: Use this built-in red light to illuminate star charts and accessories without disturbing your eye’s adaptation to darkness.

Observing Using AutoStar’s Arrow Keys

You may observe land and astronomical objects using AutoStar’s Arrow keys to move the telescope.

1.Verify the telescope is fully assembled and that AutoStar is properly connected to your telescope. See Getting Started on page 5.

2.Flip the telescope power switch to the ON position. The AutoStar screen is activated and a copyright message displays briefly, followed by a short beep. Then AutoStar takes a few moments to start up the system. “Press 0 to align or Mode for Menu” displays (if you select “0”, Alignment will begin).

3.The Arrow keys are now activated. Press the Arrow keys (Pg. 19, Fig. 5, 5) to slew (move)

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Contents Index Battery Safety Instructions Contents LT Series ACF and LT Series SC Telescope IntroductionAssembling the Tripod Getting StartedLock-Knob Spreader Shaft End Nut Spreader BarUsing an AC Adapter or DC Power Cord Installing the BatteriesPower Port Mounting the TelescopeYour Telescope is now Fully Assembled Attaching AccessoriesGETTING#497 Handboxstarted Using the Red Dot Finder Adjusting the Red Dot FinderLT Series Home Position Aligning the LT SeriesMagnetic North Home Position True North Home PositionInitializing AutoStar Moving Through AutoStar’s MenusEasy Two-Star Align How to perform the Easy Align ProcedureGo To Saturn Using the Guided TourAutoStarLT SERIES#497KEYHANDBOXFEATURES B. C. D. E Computer Control Panel Eyepiece Holder Thumb ScrewOptional Accessories Choosing Eyepieces52º AutoStarOPTIONAL#497ACCESSORIESHANDBOX Imagers and Accessories Power SuppliesTour the Cosmos with Just the Push of a Button AUTOAutotarSTAR#497HANDBOXSlew Speeds Observing Using AutoStar’s Arrow Keys Terrestrial Observing Observe the MoonTo Calculate Sunset time AutoStar Navigation ExerciseGuided Tour Menu Entering Data into AutoStarObject Menu Navigating AutoStarAutoStar #497 Menu Tree Event Menu Utilities Menu Glossary MenuSetup Menu Index Autostar #497 Handbox Adding Observing Sites To Add a Site to the user-defined site listTo Edit a Site Using AutoStar to Find Objects Not in the Database To GO to a user-entered objectObserving Satellites Tour Modes How to Create Your Own Guided TourCommand Line Writing a TourComment Line Index Downloading Tours LandmarksTo Select a landmark from the database To Add a landmark to the databaseTo perform a Landmark Survey To check on the available amount of memory in AutoStarAdvanced Alt/Az Alignment IdentifyTwo-Star Alt/Az Alignment Displayed information ExampleAutostar Features One-Star Alt/Az Alignment BrowseCollimation MaintenanceLT Series Collimation Collimation ScrewsInspecting the Optics Customer ServiceGauging the Movement of the Telescope Updating Your LT Series FirmwareAppendix a DriveObjects in Space Appendix BDeep-Sky Objects Model and Product Number LT ACF # Optical System Appendix C SpecificationsAutoStarSPECIFICATIONS#497 Handbox ACF and SC Optical Systems Appendix DFederal Communications Commission Appendix ERecycling 55-09004 Meade Limited Warranty
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