Land Objects, Sync to Target, Set Up Controller

5.2.9. Watch List Auto

This function will set the mount automatically slew to all the objects listed in Watch List at a preset time interval. The time interval can be set to from 10 seconds to 1200 seconds by using ▼ or ▲ button.

5.3. Land Objects

Up to 4 your favorite land objects can be stored in the hand controller. Press MENU, select “Land Objects” and press ENTER, the Land Objects screen will show.

Goto saved	1 2 3 4
Save new	1 2 3 4
Input Coord.	1 2 3 4
A 10º 0.0’	Z 10º 0.0’

Goto saved (land object):

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Goto saved” line, use ► or ◄ button to a saved land object and press ENTER. The mount will automatically slew to the target.

This function only works if a land object has been stored in database.

Save new (land objects)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Save new” line, use ► or ◄ button to select the object number you want to store, and press ENTER. A landmark screen will show:

LandMark	1	Stop
A 13º 0.0’		Z 25º58.8’
09-05-04		15:43:27 2X

Use ◄ ► ▲ and ▼ keys to slew the telescope to the target you want to observe, press ENTER to save the target. Press SPEED button to change the slew speed if needed.

Input coordinates (of a land object)

Use ▼ or ▲ button to move the cursor to “Input coord.” line, use ► or ◄ button to object number you want to store, and press ENTER. A coordinate setting screen will show:

Enter Alt. Azi.

Alt: 13º 0.0’

Azi: 25º58.8’

Use ► or ◄ button to move the cursor, and

▼or ▲ button to change the number. Press ENTER to finish land object coordinates setting.

Press BACK to back to main menu.

5.4. Sync to Target

This operation will match the telescope's current coordinates to Target Right Ascension and Declination. After slew to an object, move the cursor to “Sync to Target” and press ENTER. Follow the screen to do the sync. Using this function can improve the GOTO accuracy in nearby sky. Multiple syncs can be performed if needed.

“Sync to Target” will only work after “Select and slew” was performed. You may need using SPEED key to change the slewing speed to make the centering procedure easier. A default slew speed is 2X.

5.5. Set Up Controller

5.5.1. Set Display Info

•Adjust LCD Contrast

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD display contrast. Press ENTER.

Adjust LCD Contrast

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