Meade LX200 Mode Functions, Toc 1. Mode One TELESCOPE/ Object Library, Toc a. Telescope Menu File

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G. MODE FUNCTIONS

To view the separate modes within the LX200 system, press the MODE button located between the ENTER and GO TO keys at the top of the hand controller. Simple entry and editing of information in the different modes contained within the system, will customize the operation of your LX200 to perform virtually any of your observing requirements. Better still, all of the critical information such as time, location, alignment type, and many other functions are kept in memory...even with the LX200 turned off!

The type of alignment, the objects that you see, the location that you observe from, the tracking speeds of the drives, all of the clock and timing functions, the position information, and even the brightness level of the backlit Keypad are defined by the information that you give and/ or the commands that you edit, through five different modes of the LX200 computerized hand controller.

Once you have selected the desired mode, you can then select the individual file within the mode by pressing the PREV or NEXT key (up and down arrow key) in the bottom right hand portion of the hand controller, moving the LCD arrow up or down beside the file description. Although you will only be able to see two menu selections at a time in the Keypad Display, you will see more as you continue to press the PREV and NEXT keys.

When the desired file is chosen, press the ENTER key to view the file's menu. To choose an individual menu, again use the PREV or NEXT key to run the LCD arrow up or down the file's menu. To explore a menu selection, again press the ENTER key. In some modes there will be options for a file's menu selection, in others you will only enter data.

At any time that you wish to return to main file heading in a particular mode, just press MODE and it will behave as an exit key.

[ toc ] 1. Mode One: TELESCOPE/ OBJECT LIBRARY

This is the mode that the LX200 will default to after the instrument completes its self-check, when the LX200 is first turned on. The TELESCOPE/OBJECT LIBRARY mode can be thought of as command central. It is here that we can select the way that we want the LX200 to perform mechanically, and where we can explore and select from its extensive library of stored objects.

To explore either the TELESCOPE menu file or the OBJECT LIBRARY menu file, move the LCD arrow to the appropriate selection by using the PREV or the NEXT key and press the ENTER key.

[ toc ] a. TELESCOPE Menu File

Below are the eleven menu selections of the TELESCOPE menu file illustrating the individual menu files and file options.

[ toc ] 1) SITE

The SITE menu option allows you to enter up to four of your favorite viewing locations in longitude and

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation LX200 Keypad Hand Controller Magnification and Field of View Related Topics Appendix B Equatorial UseImportant Note Introducing the Meade LX200Toc c. Altazimuth Mode Operation Toc 1. What Is the LX200? An OverviewToc e. Keypad and Power Panel Functions Toc a. Heavy-Duty Mounts with 9-speed Dual-Axis ElectronicsToc b Model LX200 Toc a Model LX200Toc c Model LX200 Toc d Model LX200Page We strongly recommend that you keep your original packing Unpacking and InspectionToc 1. What You Should Have Toc 2. Please Look Everything OverToc 4. Caution All LX200 Owners Keypad Version Number Toc 1. The Field Tripod 7, 8, 10 and 12 LX200 Models Telescope AssemblyPrecautionary Notes Page Toc 2. Mounting the Viewfinder 7, 8, 10, and 12 LX200 Models Toc a. Attaching the Viewfinder Toc b. Focusing the ViewfinderToc c. Collimating the Viewfinder Toc 5 Tube Swing-Through Limit Toc 4. Checking the Collimation of the OpticsToc 6 Tube Swing-Through Limit Toc 7. Maksutov Fan Quick Start Toc 1. Using the LX200 ManuallyToc 2. Using the LX200 In Land Motion Speeds Toc 3. Using the LX200 In Altazimuth AltazToc a. Entering Basic Information Toc 1 Latitude and Longitude of the Observing Site Toc 2 Local Time and Date Toc b. Setting Up the Telescope Page Toc c. Using the Telescope Toc 1 The Mode Key Toc 3 Daytime Slewing Toc 2 Library Object KeysNext LX200 Keypad Hand Controller Toc 1. Enter Key Toc 2. Mode KeyToc 3. GO to Key Toc 4. Direction KeysToc 7. Focus Key Toc 6. RET KeyToc 8. MAP Key Toc 9. Object Keys M, STAR, and CngcPage Toc 1. ON/ OFF Switch LX200 Power PanelToc 4. DEC Motor Connector Toc 2. N/S SwitchToc 5. CCD Connector Toc 6. Power 12vDC ConnectorToc 9. Focuser Connector Toc 8. Reticle ConnectorToc 10. RS-232 Connector Toc 11. Aux ConnectorPage Toc 1. Mode One TELESCOPE/ Object Library Mode FunctionsToc a. Telescope Menu File Toc 1 SiteToc a Altaz Toc 2 AlignToc a -Star with Known Site Toc b -Star at Known SiteToc d. Which Alignment Method To Use? Toc c. Unknown SitePage Toc c Refined Polar Alignment Toc b PolarToc 3 Smart Toc e LandToc 5 Help Toc 4 12/24 HRToc 6 Reverse NS Toc 7 Reverse EWToc a LX200 Pointing Accuracy Toc 9 HP High-Precision PointingToc 11 DEC. Backlash Compensation Toc 2 Start Find Toc b. Object Library Menu FileToc 4 Parameters Toc 3 FieldToc a Type Gpdco Object Sysmbol LegendToc b Better Quality Symbol LegendToc c Higher Toc d LargerToc e Smaller Toc 2. Mode Two COORDINATES/ GO toToc f Brighter Toc g FainterToc b. GO to Menu Option Toc 3. Mode Three CLOCK/ CalendarToc c. Slew To Altaz Coordinates Drive Rate Settings Toc 4. Mode Four TIMER/ Freq a. Timer = Menu OptionToc b. FREQ= Menu File Toc 5. Mode Five Keypad OFF/ Brightness Adjust Magnification and Field of View toc 1. Magnifications O.D., except as noted Toc 2. Apparent Field and Actual FieldPage Toc 1 Equatorial Wedge For 7 and 8 LX200 Appendix a Equatorial WedgeToc a. Azimuth Control Equatorial Wedge for 7 and 8 LX200 TelescopeToc b. Deluxe Latitude Adjuster Toc 2. Superwedge For 10 and 12LX200 Mounting Superwedge, b Latitude Range Holes Page Underside of the Drive Base Toc a. Setting Magnetic Declination Toc b. Compass Installation Toc c. Finding True North Page Page Next Page Toc 1. Celestial Coordinates Declination and Right Ascension Appendix B Equatorial USEPage Toc 2. Lining Up with the Celestial Pole Toc 3. Precise Polar Alignment Page Next Toc 1. Alignment Stars Appendix C LX200 Alignment Star Library and Star ChartsToc LX200 Alignment Star Library Star Charts for Northern Hemisphere Observers Page Next Page Toc 2. The Cngc Catalog Cngc Listings VQ GuideCngc Types Toc 3. The Star Catalog TagsToc 5. The M Catalog Toc 4. Select Star by NameToc 6. The Planets Object Library Planet Legend Toc 7. Other DatabasesConstellation Codes Related Topics Page Meade Instruments Corporation Page Toc 2. Collimation Alignment of the Optical System Page Defocused Star Images Toc 4. Behind the Power Panel Toc 3. Adjusting the Right Ascension LockToc 5. Factory Servicing and Repairs
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