initial setup and basic operation
SETUP
1.Set up your assembled telescope on a stable level surface. Your back yard is preferred to your back deck.
2.Turn on the altitude and azimuth dial light switches to illuminate your telescope mount.
3.Refer to the direction indicated by "0" on the included compass to align your telescope properly (Zero degrees=North). To orient your telescope to the same "0" reference, follow these steps (refer to the "Telescope Mount Parts Key" on the parts illustration page) :
•Find the black arrow index mark, located just below the azimuth dial on the mount.
•Move the tripod (or entire telescope) until this arrow index mark is aimed in the direction indicated by "0" on the compass.
•Loosen the azimuth lock knob and rotate the telescope tube until it is lined up in the same direction as the arrow index mark (and "0" on the compass). On refractor style telescopes, the large objective lens should be pointed in the same direction as the arrow index mark. On reflector style telescopes, the "open" end of the telescope tube should be pointed in this direction.
•Finally, with the azimuth lock knob still loosened, rotate the illuminated azimuth dial so that "0" on the dial is lined up with the arrow index mark, telescope tube, and "0" compass heading.
4.Make sure batteries are inserted in the Sky Tour handset and the language is set to your preference (see "Battery Installation" on the previous page). Push and hold the “Constellation” mode button until the display comes on. Be sure the volume dial on the right side of the handset is turned up so the voice can be easily understood. The voice and display will guide you through the setup process, as you make your settings using the Arrow keys (Next/Back).
5.You will first set the year, month and date. Once you’ve finished making the setting for the year, simply wait for a few seconds. The handset will automatically accept your setting and prompt you to make the next setting. Finally, set the correct latitude and longitude for your location. To find these, check a map of your area or visit the "Telescopes" page on the Bushnell website (www.bushnell.com), enter your address (street #, city and state) in the "Find Your Latitude and Longitude" box and click "Get Coordinates". If you are uncertain about how to enter your location on the handset as a latitude and longitude, see "About Latitude/Longitude Coordinates" on the next page.
6.Once the setup is complete, the handset will confirm that your settings are saved. The handset will retain that information until the batteries are replaced. If you want to use your telescope in a different location at a later date, and therefore need to change the latitude/longitude, time, or other settings, see " Re- Initialization" in the Troubleshooting section.
BASIC OPERATION
After (A) completing the setup as described above, or (B) turning on the handset the next time you're ready to use the telescope (by holding the Constellation mode button):
1.The handset will speak the current time and date, then the four tour mode buttons (Constellation, Mythology, Amazing Facts, and Planets) will flash. Choose your desired mode of operation by pressing the corresponding button: Constellations, Mythology, Amazing Facts, or Planets. The tour for that mode will start, with the voice and display informing and guiding you.
2.The Sky Tour handset will provide an altitude number (this corresponds to the top dial) and an azimuth number (this corresponds to the bottom dial) for the first tour object. These coordinates will be both spoken and displayed on the LCD. Don’t worry if you miss the numbers, you can repeat them by pressing the Back button.
3.Move the telescope in altitude and azimuth to the corresponding numbers on the dials and the telescope will be pointed at your tour object!
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