iOptron 8504 Sync to Target, Set Up Controller, Align, Set Up Time and Site, Set Display Info

Models: 8500 8502 8504 8503

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Delete All Data

Delete All Data

Use or button to move the cursor to “Delete All Data” line, and press ENTER. Press ENTER to confirm the deletion.

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 Up Time and Site

Please refer to section 4.2.

5.5.2. 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

5.5.3. Set Key Beep

Turn the key beep on/off.

5.5.4. Reset All

Reset all settings to factory default data.

5.6. Align

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

5.6.1. One Star Align

From the main menu, select “Align”. Select “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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iOptron 8504 Sync to Target, Set Up Controller, Align, Set Up Time and Site, Set Display Info, Set Key Beep, Reset All