Leisure Time LX20 instruction manual Introduction DC Operation, AC Operation, Customer Service

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Operating Instructions

Meade® 18-volt DC Power Supply

For Use with Meade LX200 Model Telescopes

INTRODUCTION

DC OPERATION

Meade LX200 model telescopes are now supplied with 18-volt DC systems. This higher voltage allows for smoother slewing at high speeds and more reliable telescope operation.

You can operate Meade LX200 telescopes from any 120vAC indoor power outlet using the 18-volt AC Adapter, or from a 12vDC source (a car battery) using the optional #1812 Electronic DC Adapter (see the figure below.)

AC OPERATION

To power the telescope using AC house current, follow these steps:

LPlug the AC Adapter into an indoor wall receptacle.

CAUTION: The AC adapter supplied with this telescope is for indoor use only. Do not plug this adapter into an outdoor AC receptacle or serious electrical shock may result.

2.Connect the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord to the AC adapter.

(Using the optional #1812 Electronic DC Adapter) For DC operation from a car battery, perform the following steps:

NOTE: The 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord cannot be connected directly to the cigarette lighter plug— you must use the #1812 Electronic DC Adapter.

1.Connect the optional #1812 DC Adapter to the car cigarette lighter plug.

2.Connect the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord to the #1812 DC Adapter.

3.Plug the 25-ft. (8 m) DC power cord into the 18vDC connector on the power panel of the LX200.

4.Operate the telescope as described in the LX200 Instruction Manual.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

3.Plug the 25-ft. (8-m) DC power cord into the 18vDC connector on the power panel of the LX200.

4.Operate the telescope as described in the LX200 Instruction Manual.

NOTE: DC Power Cord with inline fuse must be used or warranty will be void.

25 ft. (8 m.) DC Power Cord

If you have any questions regarding the use of the 18-volt DC power supply, please call Meade Customer Service at (949) 451-1450. Customer Service hours are from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

AC Adapter

To indoor wall

receptacle

 

#1812 Electronic DC Adapter

To car cigarette

lighter plug

(Optional)

 

A D V A N C E D P R O D U C T S D I V I S I O N

Meade Instruments Corporation

World's Leading Manufacturer of Astronomical Telescopes for the Serious Amateur

6001 Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 • (949)451-1450

 

FAX: (949) 451-1460 • www.meade.com

(c) 2000

Version 0700

Part No. 14-110-01

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Contents Meade Instruments Corporation Page ¬ WARNING! ¬ Contents Introduction What Is the LX200? An OverviewStandard Equipment Please Look Everything Over What You Should HaveInspecting the Optics Keypad Version NumberUse the following steps to assemble your telescope Telescope AssemblyField Tripod Mounting the Viewfinder Focusing the ViewfinderAttaching the Viewfinder Collimating the ViewfinderQuick Start Using the LX200 ManuallyUsing the LX200 In Land Location of the Observing Site Using the LX200 In Altaz AltazimuthEntering Basic Information Local Time and Date Setting Up the TelescopeUsing the Mode Key Unknown Site Library Object KeysWhich Alignment Method to Use? Star AlignmentLX200 Keypad Hand Controller Direction KeysLX200 Power Panel Mode Functions Page Page Backlash Object Library Menu File Enter Mode Three CLOCK/CALENDAR Mode Two COORDINATES/GO toMode Four TIMER/FREQ a. Timer = Menu Option Coordinates Menu FileFor astrophotos Mode Five Keypad OFF/BRIGHTNESS Adjust60.0 Hz Solar Average rate for tracking Planetary rate Due to retrogradesMagnification Apparent Field and Actual FieldMagnification and Field of View Equatorial Wedge For 7 and 8 LX200 Deluxe Latitude AdjusterAppendix a Equatorial Wedge Azimuth ControlMounting the Telescope On the Wedge Superwedge For 10 and 12LX200Magnetic Compass Setting Magnetic DeclinationCompass Installation Finding True North Lining Up with the Celestial Pole Appendix B Equatorial USECelestial Coordinates Precise Polar Alignment Alignment Stars Appendix C LX200 Alignmentstar Library Star ChartsStar Charts For Northern Hemisphere Observers Page UGC Catalog SAO CatalogCngc Catalog Object LibraryGcvs Catalog 1C CatalogStar Catalog Messier Catalog1x4.1 Little Dumbbell Nebula1200ly Double Cluster h Per 7klyTarantula Nebula Very Red Open Clus + Dneb Glob Clus D2 ST 10.7x2.5 C1 SBubble Nebula Red Bellatrix CapellaBeta Tau Alnath Beta Lep aStar Catalog Seginus Zuben ElschemaliRigel Kentaurus B=1.3 BrachiumSabik A=3.0 B=3.5 AldhibahRas Algethi Sarin B=8.8Sadalmelik Al Nair 302 Open Clus Sparse M93 Includes dark nebula Appendix E Maintaining Your LX200 Keeping Your Telescope CleanCollimation of the Optical System Factory Servicing and Repairs Behind the Power PanelRight Ascension Lock Appendix F LX200 Personal Computer Control RS-232 CableLX200 Test Program General Telescope Information LX200 Command SetCommand Set Formats Library/Objects Telescope MotionHome Position Finds the next object in a Find sequence MiscellaneousCounter = LX200 Demo ProgramTelpos REM KeysKeyi Keys Telescope Appendix G LX200 SpecificationsLX200I/10 10 LX200f/10 200 f/10 Page Oak Canyon, Irvine, California 92618 2000 Field TripodFig Field Tripod collapsedAC Operation Customer ServiceIntroduction DC Operation

LX20 specifications

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