iOptron MiniTower Pro Set Up Daylight Saving Time, Set Mount Type, Set Anti-backlash

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To adjust minutes, move the cursor to each digit and use the number keys to input number directly. To change the “behind” or “ahead of” UT, move the cursor to “ahead” and using ▲ or ▼ key to toggle between “behind” and “ahead”. When the number is correct, press ENTER and go back to the previous screen.

For other parts of the world you can find your “time zone” information online at

websitessuchas http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/.

DO NOT COUNT DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME.

5.2.2. Set Up Daylight Saving Time

Scroll up and select “Set up local Time”

Set up Local Time

Set up site

Set N/S hemisphere

Set display contrast

Set Eyepiece light

Set Backlight

Set anti-backlash

Set Key Beep

Press ENTER.

Set local time:

2008-06-01 11:55:09 Daylight Saving Time Y

Use the ◄ or ► key to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen, use the ▲ or ▼ button to toggle between “Y” and “N”. Press ENTER to go back the previous screen. The local time also can be manually entered in case of GPS malfunction or testing the mount inside.

The time and site information will be stored inside HC memory chip. If you are not traveling to other observation site, they do not need to be changed.

5.2.3. Set Mount Type

The #8401 hand controller that comes with the MiniTower Pro can function in both EQ and AltAz. For the MiniTower Pro you will need to set the hand controller to function in AltAz. Scroll down and select “Set Mount Type”,

Set up site

Set N/S hemisphere

Set display contrast

Set Eyepiece light

Set Backlight

Set anti-backlash

Set Key Beep

Set Mount Type

Press Enter.

Equatorial Mount

Alt/Azi Mount

Select Alt/Azi mount and press ENTER to go back the previous screen.

5.2.4. Set Anti-backlash

For an Alt/Azi operation, both R.A. and DEC anti-backlash should be set to 0 step. Scroll down and select “Set anti- backlash”

Set up Local Time

Set up site

Set N/S hemisphere

Set display contrast

Set Eyepiece light

Set Backlight

Set anti-backlash

Set Key Beep

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Contents SmartStar MiniTower ProTM Table of Content Go to the MoonNever USE a Telescope to Look AT the SUN MiniTower ProTM Features MiniTower ProTM OverviewLbs of Payload Extremely PortableAccurate Goto and Tracking MiniTower Pro in an aluminum caseAdditional Unique Features MiniTower Pro with dual scope setupMiniTower ProTM Components1 Shown in the pictureMiniTower ProTM Assembly MiniTower Pro Assembly#4 Rod #3 Knob OTA Mounting and Balancing This step is for attaching a second scopeOperate a MiniTower Pro on Batteries Gotonovatm 8401 Hand Controller Key DescriptionLCD Screen Connection to a ComputerSetting Up the Mount Getting StartedLevel and Align the Mount Initial PositionsSet Up Time Zone Press ENTER. Scroll down and select Set up siteSet Mount Type Set Up Daylight Saving TimeSet Anti-backlash Use the MiniTower Pro Turn Off the MountManual Operation of a Telescope Go to the MoonSlew to an Object Sync to Target Set Up ControllerElectric Focuser Align PEC OptionMaintenance and Servicing IOptron Customer Service Star Alignment accuracy Goto accuracyAppendix A. Technical Specifications GPSAppendix B. Gotonovatm 8401 HC Menu Structure MenuPage Appendix C. Gotonovatm Star List Gotonova Deep Sky Object List5373 Modern Constellations Gotonova Named Star List Gotonova Double Star List Appendix D. Set Up USB-PC Connection Page When finished installation, click Finish Page Page Page Page Appendix E. Firmware Upgrade Page Typical Errors Appendix F. Use a PC to Control an iOptron Mount Appendix G. RS-232 Command Set Command Gt# Response sDD*MMSS# Command GL# Response HHMMSS.S#Command GS# Response HHMMSS.S# Command GR# Response HHMMSS.S#Command Qn# Qs# Qe# Qw# Response none Command Q# Response noneCommand RG# Response none Command RC# Response noneCommand Sr HHMMSS.S# Response Command Sd sDD*MMSS# ResponseCommand F+# F-# FF# FS# FQ# Response none Command F1# F2# F3# F4# Response noneCommand SGS0#,SGS1#,SGS2#,SGS3# Response none Command GGS# Response ‘0’,’1’,2,’3’Command SE?# Response ‘0’,’1’ Command GAM# Response ‘0’,’1’, ‘2’Ioptron TWO Year TELESCOPE, MOUNT, and Controller Warranty