iOptron G-R80, G-MC90, G-N114 instruction manual Electric Focuser, Set Up Controller, Align

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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. Electric Focuser

If you have an electric focuser in your system and it is supported by GOTONOVA, use this option to adjust the focuser. Use ◄► for coarse tuning and ▼▲ for fine tuning.

Refer to your Electric Focuser operation manual for detailed instruction.

5.6. Set Up Controller

5.6.1. Set Up Time and Site

Please refer to section 4.2.

5.6.2. Set Display Info

Adjust LCD Contrast

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

Adjust LCD Contrast

LCD Back Light.

Use arrow keys to adjust LCD screen back light intensity. Press ENTER.

LCD Back Light

Keypad Backlight.

Use arrow keys to adjust keypad backlight. Press ENTER.

LCD Back Light

5.6.3. Set Key Beep

Turn the key beep on/off.

5.6.4. Reset All

Reset all settings to factory default data.

5.6.5. Update Firmware

Firmware updating using iOptron Downloader through USB port on hand controller. (Refer to Appendix E.)

5.7. Align

This function is used for align the telescope. Before star alignment, please make sure the mount is well leveled. The system also provides “Easy One Star Align”, “One Star Align” and “Two Star Align”. Any one can be selected for telescope alignment.

5.7.1. Easy One Star Align

From the main menu, select “Align”. Select “Easy One Star Align” and press ENTER. Three most popular objects, such as Moon, a planet or a bright star that are above the horizon will be provided for selection. Use

or button to select an alignment star and press ENTER. Then manually slew the telescope to the object and center the object in your eyepiece using ◄ ► ▲ or ▼ key. Press SPEED button to adjust the slew speed. Then press ENTER to complete the alignment. Or press the BACK key to cancel the process.

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Contents SmartStar-G Series Mount and Telescopes Table of Content Never USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN SmartStar-G Series Features SmarStar-G Series OverviewFor Model 8802 SmartStar-G-R80 Assembly Terms Telescope Assembly Attaching the MountFor 90mm Maksutov Flip switch Eyepiece Gotonovatm 8402G Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen HC LCD Information ScreenSetting Up the Mount Getting StartedLevel and Align the Mount Do not Count Daylight Saving Time Using your telescope Go to the MoonInitial Star Alignment Manual Operation of a Telescope Use SmartStar-G TelescopesTurn Off the Mount Slew to an ObjectLand Objects Sync to Target Set Up Controller Electric FocuserAlign Two Star Alignment User Object ListOne Star Align 1. R.A. and DECDelete all Add a new cometReset comet data Watch ListSet Telescope Coord Maintenance and ServicingMaintenance Park ScopeCannot seem to focus No image appears in the eyepiece TroubleshootingError Message Warning! Motor driver overloaded Images through the eyepiece appear unfocused or distortedIOptron Customer Service Refractor Telescope Appendix A. Technical SpecificationsSmartStar Goto Mount Newtonian Reflector TelescopeAppendix B. Gotonovatm 8402G HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List Gotonova Deep Sky Object List5373 Messier Modern Constellations Gotonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection Install PL-2303 usb2com driverClick Next When finished installation, click Finish Install the Hardware Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade Page Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount Ioptron ONE Year Limited Warranty